Everyone knew I was Christopher Henderson's favorite sugar baby. I was pretty, pliant, sharp enough to read the room, and sweet as pie. As long as he kept the money flowing, I could swallow every one of his whims. Even though he abandoned me time and again for his first love, leaving me exposed to the ridicule of others, I never showed a flicker of discontent. Everyone thought I'd be glued to Christopher for life, a shadow he couldn't ditch, even if he tied the knot someday. But in the end, I got married first. And my groom was an ordinary guy with no fancy background.

Chapter 1

When this month's 50 thousand dollar allowance hit my account, I was busy organizing the documents I'd need for the trip back home.

My friend, Velma Wade, looked hesitant. "Rebecca, are you sure about heading back after graduation to get married? What if Christopher finds out? Do you think he'd storm back and hunt you down?"

I paused for a moment, then replied calmly, "He won't."

Christopher was always extraordinarily generous to any sugar baby who suggested parting ways. He never looked back, and he certainly never recycled old flames.

Once I was back home, he'd forget me in a heartbeat and swiftly replace me with another docile doll.

"Alright then," Velma sighed. "When are you leaving?"

I forced a smile. "In a month."

A month later, myone-yearcontract with Christopher would expire. And after that, there would be no renewal.

ThenI'd embark on a brand-new life. I'd change my name, relocate to a different city, and erase Christopher from my memory.

I'd leave the UK—a