Symbiosis Of Rivals

Synopsis

My story began with a death sentence: three months to live. Just ninety days left of everything—until a strange system offered a way out. My only chance was to tether my fate to someone blessed with unparalleled good fortune. The scan didn't take long. It identified my lifeline almost instantly: James Sterling. My greatest rival in the business world, the man who seemed to enjoy every failure of mine. Fitting, really. There was, however, a twist. This wasn't just any survival system; it was a fertility one. My borrowed time was tied to his wife's womb. Every child she carried meant another year of life for me. Driven by sheer desperation, I made a choice. One night, I slipped into his mansion. In the silence of the master bedroom, I left a small, carefully hidden speaker near his bedside. Then, I set it to play a single, repeating message. "Ms. Sterling, it's time for your second child." The next day, he arrived at the office looking like he hadn't slept a wink. Deep shadows hung under his eyes. He called me into his office and shut the door with a soft click. Leaning heavily on his desk, he let out a long, weary breath before speaking. "I'm investing 30 million dollars in your new venture. The condition is simple. Pleas... for the love of God, stop begging us to have another baby."