The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE
I am ANNABEL DRAKE, a woman who has spent her entire life in the Shadows of others. A forgotten girl child ,and also an underestimated employee, in fact I am everything you can think of because I have been through a lot .
It started after my father was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. My family lost everything: our fortune, our home, and most painfully, our dignity. My mother fell ill under the weight of disgrace, and I became the sole provider, fighting every day just to keep us alive .
When an unexpected job opportunity lands in my lap, I see it as an opening way out of poverty and struggle. Working as an executive assistant for Carson Clair, the almighty billionaire CEO of Sonclair Enterprises, isn't easy. He's rude , and unnecessarily leading over everyone in a bad manner, and I can tell you unapologetically that he's everything I despise in a man. But the paycheck is good, and I need it .
Then, the unimaginable happens after a few months. Carson makes me an offer I can't refuse because it is such a juicy offer. It was a contract marriage .
He needs a wife to secure a billion-dollar deal, and in exchange, he promises to clear my Father's name, pay off my mother's medical Bills, and set me up for life. It sounds like a dream... Until I realize I'm falling for him.
Just as I start to believe that maybe, just maybe, this arrangement could turn into something real, my world shatters again. I discovered a secret which was actually the truth and it changed everything. Carson isn't who I through he was. And neither is the man I've been secretly confiding in ...
Fred Mark.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 14 - New And Hopeful I came downstairs the next morning, slowly. The house was quiet, too quiet. That kind of quiet that doesn’t feel peaceful.I went to the kitchen but Cynthia wasn’t in her usual spot. I opened the fridge, saw some juice, poured myself a glass and sat at the counter. I am getting used to this silence now, but not in a good way. It was the kind of silence that teaches you how to feel lonely even in a full house.Just then, I heard a door creak somewhere upstairs.I waited, then not long after Carson appeared at the end of the hallway. He didn’t look surprised to see me. He just looked... tired.I stood up. “Morning,” I said.He nodded. “Morning.”He replied.I waited for him to say something else, but he didn’t.I tried again. “Can I ask you something?”I asked.He leaned against the wall, crossing his arms. “Sure,”He said.“Why did you lock me in yesterday?” I asked.He blinked. “I didn’t mean to make you feel trapped.”He said.“But I was. Literally.”I replied sharply.He looked away, l
Last Updated: 2025-04-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 13 - Long Lonely Days I stayed on the bed for a while, just staring at the ceiling. My phone was beside me, but I didn’t feel like picking it up, the silence in the house was the kind that made your chest feel heavy like something was about to happen, which I can't really figure out. I remained positive hoping for the day to go smoothly with no drama.Around 6 PM, I heard the front door open, it was Carson, he just came back.I sat up quickly, my heart doing that stupid fast-beating thing again. I didn’t even know why I was nervous, maybe it's because I still didn’t understand him. Or maybe because he was the only one who had the power to make my world spin without doing much.I walked slowly to the table where he was already sitting. The food was there, everything was nicely arranged. He didn’t look at me or say anything. I pulled out the chair across from him and sat down quietly. For a few seconds, I just sat there, not touching anything. I looked at him, focusing on his food like I wasn’t even there.I
Last Updated: 2025-04-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 12 - All Alone I sat on the bed, holding Carson’s note like it was some kind of puzzle.“There’s a driver downstairs if you want to go out today.”‘What did that even mean? Was I free to go anywhere now? Or was it just another way to keep an eye on me?”I asked myself, expecting no reply from anyone.I tossed the note on the side table and sighed. “Whatever.”I took a quick shower, changed into something simple, and headed downstairs.The house was quiet, as usual. Cynthia was already cleaning. She smiled when she saw me.“Good morning, ma.”“Morning.”I wasn’t in the mood for small talk. I just kept walking until I reached the front door.True to the note, there was a black car parked outside. A driver stood beside it, wearing dark shades.“Good morning, ma,” he said, opening the door for me.I raised a brow. “What if I don’t know where I’m going?”He smiled politely. “Mr. Carson said I should take you anywhere you wish,”he said.“Anywhere?”I asked.“Yes, ma.”he said.I got in. The seats were soft,
Last Updated: 2025-04-09
Chapter: CHAPTER 11 - A Strange Beginning I sat on the bed for a long time after Carson left. I didn’t know what to think because everything felt strange.Starting from the way he talked, the way he looked at me and the way he avoided questions.It was like he was trying to be nice but something about it didn’t feel real."I don’t understand this man," I muttered to myself.While still thinking, my stomach made a little sound which made me realize I hadn’t eaten anything all day. I stood up and walked to the kitchen. I opened the fridge and saw a plate of food wrapped neatly. There was a sticky note on it.Eat this. It's best to relieve you from the stress and I don't want you falling sick……………..Husband Carson”I stared at it for a while. I didn’t know whether to smile or frown. "Is he being caring or is he just pretending?" I asked out loud.I sat on the couch and began to eat slowly although I didn’t really like the food but I just had to take it. As I chewed, I heard footsteps getting closer, so I looked up. It was Carso
Last Updated: 2025-04-08
Chapter: CHAPTER 10 - THE ESCAPE The door opened,Carson walked in and everything went silent.Victoria positioned well on her chair, crossing her legs slowly, unsurprised. Fred’s face on the other end was full of confusion. He opened his mouth to speak but was so short of words.Carson didn’t say anything at first. He just stood there, with hands in his pockets, looking around the room. His face didn't show anger but I'm sure he wouldn't leave without a fight. His eyes finally turned to me. “You okay?”I nodded in affirmation.Victoria smirked. “Oh, how sweet. He came to check on you.”Carson ignored her. He turned to Fred. “You. Stand up.”Fred hesitated. “Listen, Carson, I—”“I said, stand up.”Fred slowly pushed back his chair and got to his feet. His hands were shaking slightly. “Look, I didn’t mean for things to—”Carson cut him off. “You had one job, Fred.”Fred’s face turned pale. “I—”“You were supposed to make sure she was safe,” Carson continued, his voice calm but sharp. “And yet, here she is, sitting in
Last Updated: 2025-03-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 9: The fight The moment I sent the message to Carson, I knew I had made the right decision. But now, standing in front of Victoria, I realized I might not have enough time.She was already smiling like she had won. Fred, on the other hand, looked like he was about to throw up. I wanted to believe that he didn’t set me up, but it was too late for that. The fact that Victoria was here, blocking my way, meant that things were already bad and I just had to get out.But right now, Carson looks like my own route to escape. I know he's dangerous too, but all that matters right now is to get out of this snare of the fowlers.I decided to see what I can do on my own, so I took a step back, but one of her men moved closer. There were two of them, both standing by the door. I glanced at the other entrance, the one leading to the back of the café. If I could just get past them…Victoria noticed and let out a wicked smile. "Thinking of running?"she asked.I said nothing. "Annabelle, do you really think you c
Last Updated: 2025-03-29
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