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~ MeganThe room vibrated with tension as the argument escalated. Charles’ father, Mr. McCall, tried to maintain order, but it seemed futile. The potential succession battle was unfolding right before my eyes, and I felt like an intruder witnessing a family’s internal issues.Vicky leaned towards me and whispered, “Family meetings are always like this. You'd get used to it.”I nodded, trying to act nonchalant, but deep down, I felt a mix of anxiety and sympathy for Charles. He had to navigate this intricate web of family dynamics while dealing with his own complicated relationship with his mother.The argument continued for what felt like an eternity until Mr. McCall slammed his hand on the table, demanding silence. “Enough! This decision is final. Charles will be the next CEO of McCall Enterprises.”The room fell Into an uneasy silence. Charles’ uncles begrudgingly accepted the decision, shooting resentful glances at each other and Charles. It was obvious that the family dynamics wer
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 34
~ MeganThe conversation flowed, switching between business and personal topics. Jake was charismatic and engaging, making it easy to forget my initial reservations.However, I couldn’t help but wonder about the motive behind this dinner. Was it solely to build a professional relationship, or did Jake have a more personal agenda?Well, I never learned the real reason behind it because the evening ended peacefully. But it was short-lived.As we came out of the VIP room, we met Charles accompanied by an unknown woman. We were both shocked to see each other, but Charles looked angrier than I expected him to be. In fact, I didn’t expect him to be angry, although I didn’t tell him about my dealings with his friend.His face suddenly cracked a smile filled with hidden agendas. “Hi Jake, I see you are in Florida now. Good that my WIFE is treating you because I wouldn’t have had the time to do it.”Jake seemed to have lost his ability to speak, but Charles wasn’t done; he had to hurt me first
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 35
~ CharlesEverything has been a whirlwind since I received the call about my father. The news hit me like a ton of bricks, and I rushed to be by his side. Megan was there too, regardless of the tension between us.As I sat in the waiting room of the hospital, my mind raced with a thousand thoughts. I had been under a lot of pressure lately, becoming the permanent CEO of McCall Enterprises, and to top that off, my relationship with Megan had become complicated again.I glanced at Megan, who was lost in her own world. Her eyes held a mix of concern and uncertainty. Regardless of our marriage contract and the fake nature of our union, I couldn’t deny the emotions that still lingered between us.The doctor finally came out of the surgery room after being there for hours. My father had to be operated quickly for him to survive. The doctor, Edward, who had been our family doctor for years, wasn’t wearing his usual friendly smile; I knew instantly that something was wrong.He looked at me, t
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 36
~MeganThe news of my sister’s condition hit me like a punch to the gut. My sister, my confidant, was battling cancer. The heaviness in my chest intensified z and I felt Charles’ concerned gaze on me.Charles’ voice was filled with concern . “When was it discovered? What stage is it?”I took a deep breath, attempting to steady my trembling voice. “It was discovered recently, and they just started the necessary tests to determine the stage. We’re waiting for the results.”Charles nodded, his expression a mix of empathy and concern. “I’m so sorry, Megan. I can’t imagine what you’re going through right now.”“Thank you, Charles,” I replied, managing a weak smile. “I need to go. My sister needs me now more than ever “Charles nodded understanding. “Of course. Take all the time you need. If there’s anything I can do, just let me know.”I grabbed my belongings and rushed out if the hospital room, my mind racing with worry and fear. The weight of my sister’s illness weighted heavily on me, a
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 37
~ MeganThe voice on the other end of the line sent shivers down my spines, it was Mr. Walter, my ex boss. It made the already breathable atmosphere turn suffocating. He was the last person I expected to hear from.“My darling Megan,” he began, his voice dripping with venom, “you won’t believe what I have,” he sneered, enjoying the uneasiness he was causing. “Exclusive details about your sister’s illness. I suggest you come to my apartment if you want to keep this under wraps. We wouldn’t want the world to know about your sister’s little past now would we?”My grip on the phone tightened, anger brewing within me. “Why are you doing this? I left your agency but you didn’t leave my life even after you almost ruined it.”I felt like jabbing a knife in Mr. Walter’s heart at this moment even though I didn’t have the stomach to do so. But how could he stoop so low? I knew Mr. Walter was an mean man capable of ruthless things but exploiting my sister’s condition for his personal beef against
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 38
~ Megan“You don’t have to do anything you’re not ready for, Celene. It’s your decision, and I’m here to support you no matter what.” I assured her.We spent hours talking and crying, trying to move the overwhelming situation.Eventually, I accepted that Celene was certain of her decision; that she wasn’t ready to be a mother at that point in her life. We researched options, found a reliable clinic, and I accompanied her for the procedure. That day, she lost her virginity because we opted for the surgical abortion option fearing the pills wouldn’t do.Throughout the entire ordeal, we promised each other to keep this a secret, a pact sealed by the bond we share as sisters and best friends. Celene, grappling with the emotions of it all, made me swear never to reveal this to anyone.Now, Mr. Walter was threatening to expose this deeply personal and painful secret. How he got the information ? I didn’t know neither did I care at the moment. I couldn’t let that happen.“What’s wrong?” Char
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~ MeganI quickly filled Charles in on the unsettling encounter with Mr. Walter during the car ride. His face hardened as he listened, the wheels of his mind turning to formulate a plan.“We can’t let him get away with this,” Charles said, determination in his eyes. “We need to turn the tables on him. Let’s expose his dirty games before he has a chance to harm your sister.”I nodded, appreciating Charles’s resolve. Together, we brainstormed a plan to counteract Mr. Walter’s malicious scheme. We needed evidence of his threats and a strategy to ensure that he wouldn’t follow through with exposing Celene’s secret.As we approached my apartment, Charles made a call to his private investigator friend, Daniel. With Charles’s detailed explanation of the situation, Daniel agreed to help us gather evidence against Mr. Walter.The plan Involved discreetly recording any further conversations with Mr. Walter, capturing his threats and intentions. Meanwhile, we needed to expose Mr. Walter’s unethi
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~ Megan“I couldn’t bear the thought of anyone finding out about it, especially after all these years,” Celene continued, her voice breaking. “Isaiah signed the agreement, and he assured me that he deeply regretted what happened at the bar. I believe him, Megan. He’s not a bad person; he’s just hurting.”I sat there, grappling with the weight of the revelation. Celene had carried this burden silently, protecting our family’s secret even from me. The complexities of our lives seemed to deepen with each passing day.“I had to keep this hidden from you, Megs,” Celene confessed, tears streaming down her face. “I knew you had enough on your plate, and I didn’t want to add to your worries. But now, you deserve to know the truth.”I reached out to hold her hand, a mixture of understanding and empathy in my eyes. “You don’t have to apologize, Celene. We’re in this together, and we’ll face whatever comes our way as a family.”She managed a weak smile, gratitude in her eyes. “Thank you, Megs. I
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