The Unexpected Proposal
Elizabeth had her entire future planned: a perfect proposal to Alex on Valentine’s Day, followed by a dream getaway to the Maldives. But her carefully crafted fantasy shatters when she catches Alex, her longtime boyfriend, in the arms of his assistant.
Heartbroken and furious, Elizabeth storms out, only to make a spur-of-the-moment decision that changes her life forever. In her desperation to prove she’s moved on, she impulsively slips her engagement ring onto a stranger’s finger—Simeon, a charismatic and mysterious man who unexpectedly says, “I do.”
As their whirlwind fake marriage begins, Elizabeth soon discovers Simeon isn’t just any stranger—he’s Alex’s boss. Now, she’s caught in a storm of emotions, power plays, and unexpected feelings. While Simeon’s charm pulls her in, Alex isn’t ready to let her go, leading to a battle of love, loyalty, and redemption.
Can Elizabeth untangle the mess of her broken heart and impulsive choices? Or will her impromptu marriage to Simeon turn into something more real than she ever imagined?
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Chapter: Wedding Plans Chapter: 53 The Wedding Plans Planning starts like a fantasy. Sitting at a little café, Elizabeth and Simeon talk about the wedding, their fingers interlaced. The sky is clear, and the sun has a gentle golden tone. Ideas rush, wild and uninhibited, the ceremony on a cliffside, the flowers bursting in every conceivable color, the attire as simple as it is magnificent. Every aspect of the guest list, who will sit on velvet pillows, is meant to show their affection.Yet under the thrill, a quiet dread simmers. The risks and danger constantly loom in the background, never letting them enjoy their moment. The idea of their foes still observing, waiting for a time to attack, keeps coming into their heads. Simeon sees the change in her demeanor and the frightened flash in her eyes.Though he is battling the same internal struggle, Simeon tightens his hold on her hand to comfort her. "El abeth, we'll have our day," he adds, his voice calm yet resolute. It will be ours." No one can rob us of
Last Updated: 2025-04-15
Chapter: The Final Decision Chapter:52 The Final Decision The silence in the room is almost palpable, stifling, as if the weight of the world is pushing down on them. Elizabeth rests next to Simeon, her head tucked against his chest, the constant beat of his heart, a soothing cadence under her ear. The world outside is peaceful, and stillness is only found when all is on the verge of change. City lights' soft glow flows through the window, creating long shadows across the room.Once so unclear, their future lies before them like an uncharted map ready to be explored. Yet in this quiet, Elizabeth has a growing dread of the unknown that no degree of assurance or love can completely erase. Though the path forward is still uncertain, they have come a long way and battled through much.Her fingertips run over the outline of his shirt. She lets a gentle breath, and her mind is in a knot. She feels as though she is peering down into an abyss from the edge of a cliff. Beyond this now, what is there? What remains to be
Last Updated: 2025-04-15
Chapter: The proposal Chapter: 51 The proposal The garden is silent, the gentle hum of faraway traffic almost reaching its isolated location. This is where it all started: a peaceful corner of the globe that seems sacred and safe. Behind the trees, the sun sets slowly, throwing a golden light over the flowers in full bloom. The aroma of roses fills the air, and leaves rustling in the soft breeze produce a calm symphony.Simeon stands beside Elizabeth, his hand barely inches from hers, yet an unseen wall separates them. Battling the internal maelstrom, he observes her, the moment's weight pressing on him. She is unaware of what lies ahead; she underestimates the depth of his purpose. Every inch of his anatomy tells him the need to correct this, the want, the hurry.Elizabeth moves a little, sensing the shift in the environment and the tension filling the space between them. Nervously, her eyes dart from the garden to Simeon's, looking for something, understanding, comfort, a clue that she is not alone.Dee
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Chapter: The Future They Choose CHAPTER 50: The Future They Choose Elizabeth wakes up to the gentle, repetitive sound of Simeon's breath in her ear, anchoring her in the present. Her lashes are damp from the leftover sleep, her head is still hazy but peaceful, and she blinks slowly. The pandemonium that had previously threatened to engulf her seems like a distant memory today, as though it never existed.She moves to fit against him and feels the reassuring weight of his arm hanging over her. His skin's warmth on hers, the power he exudes, comforts her in ways nothing else could ever approach. She is present, alongside him, and secure.The storm within her has calmed for the first time in an eternity. No more running, no more heart-gnawing dread. It's only calm. All she needs now is Simeon's presence and quiet confidence. Inhaling the aroma of him—wood and cologne, like a secret she wishes to cherish for all time, she shuts her eyes.His lips touch her forehead, and she feels it deep in her chest. Soft and gentle,
Last Updated: 2025-04-14
Chapter: The Final Choice Begins CHAPTER 49: The Final Choice Begins Standing in front of Simeon, Elizabeth makes the room seem excruciatingly minor. The faint chandelier light highlights the distance between them by casting long shadows on the walls. Louder than the gentle hum of the air conditioning, every beat thundering in her chest makes her heart race. The silence's weight presses down on her; every breath she takes seems more complex than the previous.She knows what she must do—this is the last stage in a war that has been inside her for weeks. Still, the words choke her in the back of her throat. Fear of vulnerability, of throwing herself out there and hoping Simeon would catch her, twists in her gut.His eyes unreadable, he observes her. He has always been the strong one in charge; tonight, for the first time, she feels as though she is the one who controls. Fighting back the tears threatening to escape, she swallows hard. Not now; she cannot let them fall."Simeon," she begins, her voice quivering, but sh
Last Updated: 2025-04-14
Chapter: The Final Confrontation CHAPTER 48: The Final Confrontation In the high-rise office, the crisis team toils away, phones ringing nonstop, laptops flashing with unrelenting updates. Standing near the window, Elizabeth gazes out over the vast city below, her mind a jumble of bewilderment and mounting annoyance.Calm yet relentless, Simeon speaks from behind her. Our media team is the finest in the world. They will shape the story.She ignores it. "The story? What remains under control? Though she tries for consistency, her voice quivers a little. "They've already made decisions about my identity. No PR team and no spin can reverse what has been done.Simeon moves closer and softly puts his hands on her shoulders; his warmth contrasts the frigid worry gripping her chest. Elizabeth, we cannot give up. You are not the individual they are portraying. You need not confront this by yourself.Pulling away from his contact, she exhales slowly, her breath trapped in her throat. You don't understand. I have spent my who
Last Updated: 2025-04-07
Chapter: A New HopeCHAPTER 87: A NEW HOPEHer voice is almost audible against the breeze; she whispers, "We cannot run forever." "We are approaching."Noah initially answers hardly at all. He watches her, his own controlled anxiousness reflected in his eyes. " Nums." Still, we cannot face it by ourselves.Rachel stares at him, her history dragging down her shoulders. Once delicate, their relationship now feels like an unspoken promise—a knowledge they will be standing together no matter what happens. Still, even that dedication appears insufficient to shield them from what looms ahead.They have battled so valiantly to recover some normalcy and arrive here. Still, always eager to drag them back into the darkness, the shadows of their past linger, nipping at them. The truth of what they have done and lost forces on their shoulders like a weighty, stifling weight with every day.Noah adds at last. "We fight," his voice low yet firm. "And we triumph." In tandem.Footfall broke the silence before Rachel cou
Last Updated: 2025-03-12
Chapter: A New Beginning CHAPTER 86: A NEW BEGINNING The weight of their rebuilding decision presses on Rachel's chest as she glances out the window. The peaceful buzz of the night outside fails to soothe the storm within. Her body hurts from the emotional and physical fights she has engaged in. Though she doesn't let it show, her hands shake slightly. She is far gone; she cannot stop now.Noah is standing next to her; his presence acts as a stabilizer. Though he is silent, she can see the same turbulence in his gaze. Even after the conflict ends, the scars remain. They both are aware of that. Neither of them is the same person who entered the fight several months ago."We can do this, Rachel," Noah replies gently as if trying the words and considering their sincerity. "Together." Her heart twisted, and Rachel turned toward him. She wants to believe it. She does, although the uncertainties still exist. Suppose the past is too difficult to overcome? What if their survival comes at too high a cost?"I'm not s
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Chapter: Rising Tension CHAPTER 85: RISING TENSION Noah's face looks drawn and tired as he walks into the living room, and Rachel can sense the irritation in his eyes. She knows the conversation is approaching even though they have dodged it for days. Indeed, neither of them is good, not yet.Noah replies, his voice laden with the unspoken thoughts between them, "We need to talk."Trying to calm her racing heart, Rachel inhales deeply. "Regarding what?"Rachel, about us. Regarding what's next. His eyes meet hers, begging for some response to help them make sense of the anarchy around them.Rachel bites hard. "I have no idea, Noah. I don't know whether I am capable of doing this.Noah approaches, his hand extended towards hers. "Do we have any option here? We have far to go, but I am not giving up on us right now.She jerks her hand back, the agony from the past several days rising. "It goes beyond just us, Noah." It is much more than that. The past, the falsehoods, resurfaced. I cannot simply let go.Noah's
Last Updated: 2025-03-12
Chapter: Healing Wounds CHAPTER 84: HEALING WOUNDS Noah's voice disturbs the quiet, raw and forceful. "Rachel, we are still here. Still living is us. It is just that which counts. Though Rachel knows the truth, his eyes flutter with a weary will. Though the fight is not finished, they have survived the worst of it. Not for their use.She suffers anxiety, terrified of what lies ahead, of the unknown road. She fears losing Noah to the dark place the war has brought them and losing herself in the mending process. The intensity of their connection is evident when their eyes lock. The only thing that feels definite and keeps them anchored is their link.Reaching for his hand, Rachel softly squeezes it to try to express everything she experiences with one touch. Her voice quakes as she talks; her words are more brittle than she wishes them to be. " Ah, I'm not sure where to start going ahead. I have no idea what to do anymore.Noah's hold gets tighter, and for a split second, she senses the unspoken promise betwe
Last Updated: 2025-03-12
Chapter: The Final PriceCHAPTER 83: THE FINAL PRICE The Sinclairs, their falsehoods, and their decisions have cornered them. One watches every movement they do. Every word counts. Rachel senses the pressure pressing in on her, strangling her, but only one road remains."You know what we have to do, right?" Noah asks, his voice hardly audible but cutting through the suspense like a razor. He glances not at her. His eyes are locked on the door leading to the future, towards the last confrontation—the one they wanted to avoid and the one they had ready.Rachel bites hard, her throat dry. His words weigh heavily, laden with understanding what is at risk. She doubts her readiness for this, from what is implied here. She does not, however, have options. Right now, she cannot back down.Though the words never come from her mouth, Rachel feels she must save him. They are not required, of course. She can feel Noah staring at her without looking. They both are in this, whatever the expense.Rachel moves deliberately
Last Updated: 2025-03-12
Chapter: The Final Confrontation CHAPTER 82: THE FINAL CONFRONTATION Beside her, Noah's presence acts as a counterpoint. Though he is staring ahead at the home, his jaw shows no discernible movement. Though he is here with her, dedicated to the cause, his muscles stiffen as if he is getting ready for a blow. "Ready?" he asks, his voice low as their goal weighs down both.Rachel nods even if her insides are turning over. She knows the weight of the choice; the stakes are too significant. They have battled for so long only to reach this pivotal point where everything can collapse or unite. It has never been more apparent to see that this is the moment they have been battling for—the one either saving or destroying them. Errors have no place in this. Every action has value.Their footsteps resound in the darkness, the home standing before them like a fortitude as they go on. Here is where everything will change. Not now is there any turning back.But a piercing voice cuts across the silence just as they are ready to ap
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