In a heart-wrenching attempt to save her mother from kidney cancer and shoulder the overwhelming medical bills, Debra sold herself to him. In an urgent need to fulfill his ill grandfather's final wish—to see him married and blessed with a child, Russell sought her out, hoping her to bear him a child. Despite triumphing over a kidney transplant, Debra's mother tragically passed away because of severe complications when Debra was just three months into her pregnancy. Heartbroken and desolate, Debra made the courageous decision to pursue her studies abroad alone. Five years later, Debra finished her studies and returned. Russell, still the dominant and influential CEO he'd always been, found himself unexpectedly reunited with Debra when she stepped into the role of his employee. The five-year separation had been a relentless torment for Russell. The moment she reappeared, he was determined to never let her leave again.

Chapter 1 Bear a Child for a Stranger

"Ms. Baker, according to the contract, I've brought 25 thousand dollars cash over. Your down payment is in this bag." Amanda Conley, Russell Hooper's secretary, picked up a military canvas bag with a leather handle and handed it to Debra Baker.

"Considering that you're just a student, my boss picked out this Herbag as an additional present. It isn't showy and suits you better. He expects you to fulfill your agreement."

In the van, the curtains were drawn. Debra opened the bag and looked inside.

The heavy weight of cash felt more secure than the numbers on a card. Debra clenched the bag and took a deep breath.

"I can do this. As long as I get pregnant, Mom can have a healthy kidney. When I return from studying abroad, nobody will know about the deal." She chanted to herself inwardly.

Seeing that Debra didn't reply, Amanda carried on saying, "When you arrive, you can clean up. I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."

Debra took a shower and put on t