Chapter: 6. DoomedMy whole body froze at her warm gesture, a hug wasn't what I expected. I slolwy reciprocated, with shaky hands.She pulled away, before asking, "What do you do for a living? Are you working or..."Before I could say anything, Diego interrupted her. "She is a reporter," he said, making me glare at him from the corner of my eyes. Wasn't he aware that I had been suspended from work? It was all his fault, after all. Who knows what strings he pulled to make my manager so furious?"That's a great job! I hope you'll write some fantastic articles that become really popular," she said sweetly, her smile still in place. As much as I wanted to shove it in Diego's face that I was suspended because of him, I didn't want to hurt Scarlet’s feelings, so I returned the smile.Looking at her, doubt crept in my mind. What if she had a hand in my father's death? You know what they say, the smiley ones are the deadliest.She suddenly hit her head lightly. "I can't believe I kept you standing for so long,
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Chapter: 5. Welcome To The FamilyWhat was he talking about? What rules? Even in marriage? Was this the point he would frustrate my life? I was drowning with mixed feelings, I was puzzled, skeptical and at the same time curious. Steeling myself, I said in a confident voice, "Let's have it.""First, we are not allowed to butt into each other's private lives. This marriage..." He paused, pointing between us. "Means nothing. Don't get your hopes high and expect some romantic feelings to spark up."I couldn't hold back my scoff. It seemed he didn't know that I hated him. I can't even stand the same space with him and he was talking about romantic feelings? Such a bluff! I was his doom."Don't try acting stubborn with me, wifey. I don't fancy stubborn ladies," he said, his voice suddenly sounding cold.Duh, I never asked him to fancy me. And I acting stubborn? I couldn't guarantee him that, but I allowed him to go on, not saying a word."In public, don't act like we are a thing. We are practically strangers. The only time
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Chapter: 4. Rules For You, WifeyMy mouth dropped open, and chills raced down my spine. My heart pounded with a mix of anger and disgust, conflicting emotions I couldn't quite explain.His eyes locked onto mine, seemed to say, 'Welcome to doom.' I knew that look all too well. Did he finally recognize me? What was coming next? Was he planning to marry me and torment me slowly, or worse, end my life?My heart gave multiple jumps in a split second as fear gripped me, but I tried hard not to make it show. Clearing my throat, I regain my composure, stepping away from him.His gaze never wavered, still fixed on me. He must have a thousand questions to ask... I guess? I mean, wasn’t he suppose to be asking about how I ended up as his bride? But, why wasn't he saying anything.Marley was the first to approach, accompanied by a woman and a young lad, who I instantly assumed was his son. "Congratulations, little brother. You're finally married," he said, with an evil glint in his eyes. Anyone could tell instantly that these tw
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Chapter: 3. The Feeling Is Fucking MutualI shut my eyes tightly as a sudden headache gripped me. Holding my throbbing head, I slowly opened my eyes. I jolted as my gaze landed on four pairs of curious eyes staring down at me."My heart! You scared me," I exclaimed, sitting up on the bed. "Where am I?" I wondered aloud, my eyes scanning the unfamiliar surroundings.A large dressing mirror, boxes of makeup, a flashy white wedding dress, and a shelf lined with heels... At this point, I had a fairly good idea of where I was, it was a bride's dressing room. But why was I here? What was I doing in a place like this?"We were about waking you up, but it's a good thing that you are awake already. Let's get ready for the wedding," one of the girls in uniform said, reaching for my arm. I quickly pulled away from her grip.If they were preparing for a wedding, why were they dragging me into it?"I can't really remember how I got here, but I need to leave now. I have to go to...." The rest of my word got stuck in my throat. Oops! I almo
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Chapter: 2. We Are DoneI made my way up the stairs, carrying a box filled with my things from the publishing house, lost in my own world. A suspension meant a pay cut, how was I supposed to cover the bills? Pushing the thought aside, I entered the passcode to the door and walked in with a bright smile on my face, eager of what would happen next. Though I was feeling down, I was sure Derek would find a way of cheering me up. But my smile faltered as I took in the disarray of the living room. It was strange, Derek had always been the neat type. Clothes were scattered across the floor, and two used wine glasses were on the table. "Does he have a guest? Why would he invite someone into such a messy apartment?" I wondered to myself as I made my way to the bedroom. My eyes narrowed when I spotted a pair of red lace panties. I bent down to pick them up, a frown slowly spreading across my face. They weren’t mine. "My God!" I gasped, covering my mouth with my hand. My mind raced with a lot of possibilities
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Chapter: 1. SuspendedELLIE A sleek black Bugatti pulled up to the entrance of the building. A guard hurried out to open the backseat door, making us strain our necks in anticipation. He had finally arrived, Diego Fernandez. He stepped out with an air of grace, both hands tucked into the pockets of his tuxedo suit. Camera flashes flickered, and various questions from the other reporters followed. [Is it true that you will be marrying Jasmine Parker?] [How long have you two been in a relationship?] [Is Fernandez Group planning to expand internationally?] [Do you see yourself becoming the next chairman of Fernandez Group, especially after the recent deal with the Swiss?] I rolled my eyes at the questions being thrown at him as I got my microphone ready. "What do you have to say about the death of the personal assistant whose body was found in your office three years ago?" I asked. But, as expected, my voice was drowned out by the others. I glared in his direction, my eyes burning with hatred and fur
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