Clara's life takes an unimaginably drastic turn when she wakes up next to Billionaire Derek Montenegro. **** Clara is a maid at one of New York's most renowned hotels. She works two jobs to make ends meet and to protect her family from the debt her father's drinking left behind. What occurs when she meets Derek Montenegro, the heir to the largest hotel chain in the nation, a real ladies' guy, and also her boss? What transpires when her ex-boyfriend unexpectedly walks in and knocks him out? She spends the entire night taking care of him in an effort to keep her job. But something seems off. Not only is she half nude next to him when he wakes up with a searing headache, but he has no memory of the previous night. He dismisses her from her work because he views her as a floozy who is just interested in his money. What transpires when they cross paths again two weeks later and she blurts out, "I'm pregnant." Not to mention, she could have a chance of falling in love—this might lead to a lot of unexpected complications. Can genuine love really last in the midst of so many lies?
View MoreClara's POV Derek now seemed more annoyed. He looked like he was ready to kick her out himself. This wasn't the time or place to start a fight. In any other situation, I would have been fine with seeing Derek kick her out himself, but this was not the place.I wrapped my arm around Derek's. He relaxed slowly, and his grip on my hand tightened.I bet it's hard enough when your parents get married to someone your age, but even worse if it's your grandparent."What is this pest still doing here?" Nicole asked, pointing at Madison."That's a good question. I'll have security throw her out." Derek answered.Just when I thought my family was dysfunctional.Derek was on his way to the security guard at the entrance when his grandfather stopped him. "I wouldn't do that if I were you," he said. "You know how much influence I have? More than half of these guests are also my business partners. If I leave, they'll go along with me, and we both know your little auction will never see the light of
Clara's POV I have my check ready to go," he said. "I look forward to seeing everyone's faces, giving them a chance to think that they can have it, then taking it away." He laughed."I don't remember you sending that kind of money the last time I hosted an auction," Nicole interjected."I also don't remember your last name being Montenegro." He said bluntly. "Your mother did not want to change your last name as I suggested," he said.I sensed a bit of resentment there."Aren't I lucky not to have your last name?" Nicole answered sarcastically.A waiter walked past us. Nicole took a glass of champagne for herself, which she drank in a few gulps. Who is your friend over here?" His grandfather asked."This is Clara. She is my guest tonight." Derek answered. As if holding a treat behind him, his voice sounded defensive."I brought my guest here tonight, too." He answered with a smug look. He was more relaxed, ignoring Derek's and Nicole's hostile attitudes.So far, he didn't seem too bad
Clara's POV"I don't know what I did to her," I whispered with a sigh."Don't worry, she is just bitter because her husband has taken on a mistress because she can't have any children." She answered. "You shouldn't let people talk to you like that, you know?" she said."I was about to punch her in the face," I answered."Then maybe we could light her cheap hair extensions on fire," Nicole added.I stood silent, not knowing how to react. It was a bit too violent, but I liked where she was going with this."Maybe that's a bit extreme," she admitted. "I'll just get some popcorn and watch. Punching her implants out of place would also work just fine." She laughed."We could have worked with that," I answered.I turned away, paying attention to Derek delivering a speech."How do people stand to be around him?" I heard Nicole whisper. "He looks like a representation of every hair commercial." She added."You don't like him, do you?" I asked her.She turned around, giving me her full attenti
Clara’s POV Did I look that bad? I thought the two ladies had done a good job."You can't go wearing that." He answered with a straight face."Why? Is it that bad?" I asked, my mind racing.He was now approaching me, taking small steps at a time.I didn't have time to change. I'd have to redo the make-up, too, and I'm sure that by then, the event will be over.He was now only a few inches away from me. His presence became more demanding. His strong scent filled my nostrils. "There is no way you can go there looking this gorgeous." He whispered. His breath brushed against my ear, sending tingles down my spine.I stepped away from him, slapping him gently on the shoulder. "You can't mess with me like this," I answered, my heart rate returning to normal."I'm serious. Isn't there some law in this country that says it's illegal for you to look this good?" he replied convincingly.Thank goodness for makeup. My cheeks would probably be bright red right now."Come here," I heard him say. Be
Clara's POV “Clara," she said, drawing me out of my thoughts."Yes," I answered with a sigh."I love you. I couldn't have asked for a better sister," she said. "I'd also love you a lot more if you could find me a European boyfriend while you are there," she added."Do you only love me when you need something?" I asked."Of course not. I will hang up now because I'm hoping you'll make me an aunt by the end of your trip." She said,I sighed again."Okay, bye. You are supposed to be in class." I reminded her."I was too depressed today. I'll decide if I want to tomorrow." She answered.I was starting to regret leaving her alone.She hung up the phone after having our final goodbyes. It made me feel a lot better knowing that she was okay. I'd be a lot better off if I were out of here.Derek came back not too long after. He looked a bit frantic and out of breath. "Unfortunately, I have to show up at the auction tonight. I'll only be in and out of the event. I'll be back in a few minutes.
Clara's POV"She will be alright. Her pulse and breathing are back to normal." I heard a muffled voice.There were a few sounds soon after, followed by the door closing.I was feeling a lot better than I had earlier as I began regaining consciousness."You are awake," Derek said, his voice alarmed.He began pacing up and down, looking over at me in panic."What happened back there?" He asked as he continued pacing.He barely gave me time to respond, and he was already on his next point. "You should have been more careful. Your mother would have killed me if you had died.""I'm alright," I answered as I sat up straight.He paused, staring at me in disbelief. "Your face had turned blue. I thought you were going to die." He reasoned."I had a panic attack." I finally answered.He sighed, his body relaxing a bit. He then approached me before settling himself right next to me."Do you want to talk about it?" He offered.I was silent for a while, fidgeting with my fingers, thinking about wh
Clara's POV"Noemi, you remember Derek Montenegro, right?" Jocelyn asked."Of course, who doesn't know him?" Noemi responded."Well, she is his little... project." Jocelyn hesitantly answered.I didn't want to be that girl from the hood who ended up beating up a bunch of rich snobs, but right now, the thought seemed tempting. Why kill someone with kindness when you can just knock them out with your fist?The two ladies had their eyes widened; they didn't need anyone to invite them for a seat."That explains the clothes," Ellianna answered."Don't be so mean. She is pregnant, and you wouldn't want anything happening to her baby." Jocelyn laughed."Oh, how far along are you?" Noemi asked. A more serious expression now occupied her face."About five weeks," I replied hesitantly, tracing my lie."Oh, you look a lot bigger than I would've expected," Noemi commented.Why had I even bothered entertaining them? This was all my fault."Don't be so mean, Noemi, and it's not her fault the poor t
Clara's POVAs far as Derek was concerned, just one second of me looking at a wine bottle would be enough to send me to rehab."Clara doesn't drink," Derek answered, his tone definite."Come on, Derek, let the girl have more fun." She winked."She is pregnant," Derek clarified.Jocelyn's eyes widened. We were all in awkward silence for a while.I was going to have to lose the baby. If everyone found out, I'd never be able to walk the streets again."So..." Mike cleared his throat. "I heard that your grandfather would be joining us, Derek," Mike said."You know him. He likes making appearances," Derek answered.His grandfather was coming. Why doesn't he tell me about these things? I'd have liked a fair warning if I was potentially meeting any new people, especially family members. Was I being naïve in hoping that his grandfather would be just as nice as everyone else in his family?"His presence would surely be good for our business. You know he attracts a lot of clients," Mike added.
Clara's POV "Mr Montenegro had someone pick out a few dresses for you for the charity ball this evening." She said as she pointed at a pail of clothes, all covered in their suit bags.Hadn't I told him I wouldn't be going? What made him think he could go along and find me a dress anyway?Poor Cassia didn't seem like the right person for me to be having that argument with."He left you a note too," she pointed to the letter at my bedside. "He is such a romantic, isn't he?" She giggled.She stared at me with a wide grin before deciding to leave my room.I waited for Cassia to leave before reaching for the letter.Breakfast in the garden, please join me.-DerekHis letter read.I returned the letter to the bedside as I jumped off the bed.After last night, I was still unsure how to feel about everything. I'd be a hypocrite if I tried to call him out for being a liar or for hiding things from me. He wasn't my favourite person either at the moment.But I was hungry. Besides, I wasn't goin
Welcome to GoodNovel world of fiction. If you like this novel, or you are an idealist hoping to explore a perfect world, and also want to become an original novel author online to increase income, you can join our family to read or create various types of books, such as romance novel, epic reading, werewolf novel, fantasy novel, history novel and so on. If you are a reader, high quality novels can be selected here. If you are an author, you can obtain more inspiration from others to create more brilliant works, what's more, your works on our platform will catch more attention and win more admiration from readers.