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A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 50
~ MeganCharles didn’t want to hear apologies; he wanted answers. “How could this happen? How could you mix up such crucial information? Do you understand the emotional toll this has taken on us?” Charles continued, his voice a dangerous growl.The old doctor took a deep breath, attempting to compose himself. “I assure you, Mr. McCall, we will conduct a thorough investigation into how this happened. It is an isolated incident, and we are committed to preventing such errors in the future.”I sat there, numb and devastated. The joy of expecting a child had been abruptly replaced by the harsh reality of a cruel mistake.I couldn’t comprehend the magnitude of the situation. Charles, fueled by anger and disappointment, demanded further explanations and assurances. He also threatened to sue the hospital if he didn’t get an answer to his questions before the week ran out.With that, he stormed out, leaving me with the team of doctors , shame clouding me. One of them took the bold step of app
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 51
~CharlesMy words hit Megan like a punch to the gut. I had always been quick with my comebacks, but this time, the bitterness in my tone was deeper and palpable.The man who showed her compassion and care during the false pregnancy was gone, and now the stranger was back, callous and indifferent.“Charles, how can you say that?” Megan whispered, her voice trembling with a mix of hurt and anger. “How dare you blame me for something that wasn’t my fault? How heartless can you be, Charles McCall? How can you be so wicked?”I sneered. “Don’t blame me for your lack of feminine sensitivity—”The rest of my words got drowned by the resounding slap Megan sent to my face. I held the burning cheek, looking at her with fury. “You are the only woman who has ever hit me twice and gotten away with it, but if you ever do this again, I will—”Megan interrupted me, “you will what, Charles? Hit me back?” She crossed her arms with a determined frown. “Well, go ahead, Charles. I dare you.”I scowled, vis
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 52
~ CharlesIgnoring Megan’s warning, I continued with my plans, convinced that my actions wouldn’t have a lasting impact on her since I was certain that her feelings for me were just a mere infatuation.Janette was the real deal; she was just a pawn that I was using to end her. After years of living in the pain of what she did to me, I finally knew it was time to make her pay even if it meant stooping low to her level. I was willing to do anything to get my mental health steady again after such a long time.Unfortunately, Megan’s emotions were the little consequences in the grand scheme of things I was plotting. I couldn’t easily ignore them.Days passed by fast, and the tension between us just kept reaching new heights. Megan and I shared nothing more than fleeting glances; our interactions reduced until it was non-existent.The air was always thick with tension and unspoken words whenever we were together, creating an atmosphere of great discomfort. We also stopped returning from wor
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 53
~ CharlesThere was a particular attitude that came with the way Megan carried herself these days. It was as if the humble, naïve, but stubborn woman I met that fateful night was slowly slipping away.She still had the same poise, like the grace of a lioness, as we faced a number of questions from the reporters.“… What happens in our marriage is nobody’s business unless we choose to share; no one has the right to share such private details about us,” she said, her fingers intertwined with mine.I also forgot to mention that she was getting better at acting in front of the public. She wore the mask perfectly and only removed it when we were no longer under a spotlight.“We’ll take adequate measures to ensure that the people that share that information will be brought to book,” I added, firmly interlocking my fingers with Megan’s.However, we were not prepared for the next question the reporter was going to throw at us.“Rumors have it that your marriage is nothing but a contractual ag
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 54
~ CharlesThe charity event was adorned with majesty, an extravagant display of wealth and generosity mingling in the dimly lit room. Despite the noble cause for the gathering, the air was thick with a sense of competition.Amidst the sea of faces, I spotted Jake, my brows furrowed as he also noticed us and began walking our way.After exchanging stiff pleasantries, Jake’s eyes darted toward a necklace—a blue diamond with a gold necklace chain. It was a stunning combination of rare beauty and timeless elegance, but I was uninterested in it.“Charles, old buddy, that’s a stunning piece. I’ve got my eyes on it,” Jake told me, much to my dismay.’So how is that my business?’ I wanted to ask, but I knew it would just let Jake know of the hostility I have towards him, and right now, it was too soon for that.Before I could reply, Megan did, her eyes fixed on the diamond, her amber eyes glistening with curiosity. “This blue diamond is known for its captivating hue, resembling the deep blue
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 55
~ MeganCharles came knocking on my door, but I ignored him until he got the message and stopped. I was very exhausted from everything that happened yesterday, and to top it off, I had to deal with Charles. I did my nightly routine and went straight to bed, driven by exhaustion.In the morning, I woke up to the sound of my phone buzzing on the nightstand. Prying my eyes open, I groaned as I reached over, fumbling to answer the call. A familiar name was on display on the screen.“Hello?” I answered, my voice still thick with sleep.“Happy birthday, Megan,” a familiar voice greeted me. It took a moment for my foggy brain to register that it was Jake. My brows furrowed slightly, but I didn’t want to sound rude with the question I had in mind.“Thank you, Jake,” I replied, sitting up and rubbing my eyes, “but why are you calling so early?”“I wanted to be the first to wish you. By the way, did you like my gift?” I could feel Jake smiling at the other end of the line, and it made my skin t
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 56
~ Megan“Charles, stop!” I cried as I tried to separate them. Thankfully, some staff came in with Charles, so they pulled him off Jake.“What the fuck, man?” Jake wiped the edge of his lips that were now bleeding. “Are you fucking nuts?”Charles shook his head, his eyes still mad with rage. “No mate, I am fine. You are the sick one.”I looked from Charles to Jake, confusion etched in my head. “What is going on here?”“Don’t ask me, ask him,” Charles hissed as he struggled to break free from the lounge staff.“No, Charles, I am asking you, what you are doing here,” I affirmed, facing Charles, my face devoid of a smile. “Why did you just barge in here like a madman and attack Jake? How did you even know I was here with him?”“You are asking the wrong questions, Megan,” Charles said. He finally succeeded in breaking free from the staff, then he barked at them, “get out and better stay quiet about this or I promise to make all your lives a miserable living hell.”After the staff left on t
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 57
~ Megan“No.” I held up a finger, stopping Janette from speaking. “Not today.”With that, I walked away, leaving behind my burden. When I came to this restaurant, I was starving, but now I have lost my appetite. The only place I could think of escaping to was my news agency.“Surprise!” The employees chimed as I entered, as if they were expecting me.I forced smiles as we cut the cake and popped the bottle of champagne. I couldn’t maintain my face for much longer, so I quietly slipped away into the confines of my office.I sat there for almost two hours, pondering whether or not to terminate the contract between Jake and me. I decided not to do it for obvious reasons. The only reason I would be forced to terminate was if the contract was flagged by default, and as of now, Jake had performed part of his obligations to the contract. I was the one left to complete my own end of the agreement.I groaned, running my fingers through my hair, scattering the ponytail I had made. I felt so bet
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~ Charles“Megan,” I began, my voice quivering with the burdensome weight of what I needed to say. Her eyes turned to me, full of curiosity and concern, as I confessed the truth that had eaten away at my peace and sanity for years.Megan lost her mind for a moment, kicking, punching, and calling me names. She refused to believe that I was capable of such an evil act. She said she saw the silhouette of the hit-and-run driver, and it wasn't mine. She accused me of taking the fall for someone, and I tried to explain that I was not, but she wouldn't believe me.“Megan, it is the truth, and I can't keep running from it,” I said, my voice steadier with resolve. “I need to own up to what I’ve done.”Megan remained in denial, but I felt ecstatic, more than I have felt in years. It was ironic, huh? I was feeling relieved just knowing that I was going to pay for my crimes. Megan refused to follow me, so after I said my last goodbye to my son, I drove myself to the police station, knowing that
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 138
~ MeganI ran out of the office panting. When I saw my sister, I told her everything and I took the flash drive that had the video with me.My sister had a brilliant idea. She smirked as she spoke. “Tomorrow is Charles’ wedding with that snake. Why don't we crash the wedding and expose the truth?”My eyes lit up. “You are so bloody smart and wicked, Lena,” I smirked.With determination burning in our hearts, Celena and I hatched a plan to crash Charles’s wedding, and Lucian was ready to help us in any way possible. We would expose May tomorrow for her deceit. Armed with the evidence that still had its primary source alive, I knew it would be a piece of cake to expose May.The next day, we arrived at the venue of the wedding, our hearts pounding with anticipation and nerves. We were determined to make our move before it was too late.As we stealthily made our way inside, I felt like I was in one of those dramatic telenovelas, and I was the female lead ready to rain hell on the villains
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 137
~ MeganThat was the last conversation I had with Charles before our divorce was made public. Without giving an explanation to the public, he began his wedding preparations, forcing people to speculate about the reason for our separation. Unsurprisingly, there were people who guessed it right and immediately began to cyber-attack Charles and May.I avoided the media and crowded locations because I wasn't ready to face them yet.Every day felt like an endless battle as I tried to survive the storm of emotions that raged within me. The pain of my separation from Charles made me feel vulnerable and broken because neither of us wanted it. But then I knew I had to stay strong, for myself and for the life that lay ahead of me with Charles.As the days crawled by, I found solace in quiet moments, mostly spent alone, where I could reflect on the memories we had shared and the love that had once bound us together. But even in the midst of my grief, a flicker of hope remained, a tiny flame tha
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 136
~ Megan"But my father... he has always been too focused on the business, even when he is supposed to be retired. He is hell-bent on protecting the family name at all costs. He can't see past that, even if it means our happiness."Tears welled up in my eyes as I shook my head in disbelief. It was as if things were about to head south, and there was nothing I could do to stop it. "I can't believe he is doing this to me... I thought we had his support.""So did I," Charles admitted, feeling a lump form in my throat. "But it seems like... like he is willing to throw everything away for the sake of that company."I wrapped my arms around Charles, seeking solace in his embrace. “We’ll get through this, Charles. We always do, no matter how tough the going gets. As long as we have each other, we are going to be fine.”I knew that no matter the challenges that lie ahead, we would overcome them, as long as we had each other, we would be fine.“I love you, Megan,” Charles whispered, pressing a
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 135
~ CharlesIt was a big shock to meet Megan at my father’s house. I could only hide my surprise by pretending to be unsurprised to see her. As she stepped aside for us to chat, her presence seemed to fill the space, and I couldn't help but feel a rush of conflicting emotions.“Charles?” she narrowed her eyes. “You didn't tell me that you would be coming here,” her voice a mixture of apprehension and determination.“Honey!” I replied, mustering a smile despite the turmoil brewing within me. “Why are you here? I mean, you didn't tell me that you would be seeing Father today…”She hesitated for a moment before speaking, her gaze steady. “I needed to talk to your father, Charles. It's about May and her crazy claims.”My heart sank at the mention of May’s name. The mere thought of her sent heavy waves of frustration through me. But I pushed aside the emotions, focusing on Megan, or better still, trying not to break character so she wouldn't know I came here for a reason.I laughed awkwardly
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~ MeganI spoke earnestly, my voice tinged with frustration and desperation, hoping to convey my innocence to my father-in-law amidst the gravity of the situation."She deliberately manipulated the situation to make it appear as though I pushed her down the stairs. But I swear, Father, I would never do such a sinister thing, no matter how upset I may be. You know me, you know that I love Charles a lot and care about this family. I couldn't harm anyone, let alone a pregnant woman for that matter."My father-in-law regarded me with a mixture of concern and contemplation, absorbing my words carefully. "Megan, I've known you for years. I know the kind of person you are, and I find it hard to believe that you would intentionally harm anyone, let alone May."I felt a wave of relief wash over me at his words. Perhaps he was beginning to see through May's deceitful facade."But," he continued, his expression serious, "we can't ignore the evidence before us. May's injuries, her condition... Th
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 133
~ MeganHearing that May tried to seduce Charles infuriated me, and I couldn't help but confront the insolent girl. I had been excusing her attitude all this time because I could understand that she was going through depression, but trying to seduce Charles was going too far.I found May sitting in the living room, flipping through a magazine as if nothing had happened. My anger reached boiling point as I approached her.“What the hell do you think you were doing last night?” I snapped, unable to contain my frustration.May looked up, her expression shifting from indifference to mild surprise. “Oh Megan, what a surprise. Did you come to keep me company? Don't bother, I am fine all by myself.”I scoffed at her stupid attempt at feigning ignorance. “Cut the crap, May. I know what you tried to do to Charles yesterday. Seducing him? Seriously? Are you that dumb?”May's facade faltered, and a flicker of guilt flashed across her face before it was replaced by defiance. "What are you talking
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 132
~ CharlesI don't know if it would be wrong to say I hate the mother of my unborn child, but I really do. She is a literal pain in the ass who cares little about how her actions affect others. I glanced at Megan, who came along with me to the hospital. She was oddly quiet, but I could see genuine concern etched in her brows for a woman who attempted to ruin her marital life.I don't believe people like Megan should exist in this flawed world with people like May and me; she was literally a saint amidst wolves. She didn't even get upset that our day was ruined by the news; she was rather scared that something might have happened to May.The doctor came out shortly after and spoke to us, telling us the situation of that crazy lady. “She is battling with severe depression; she can't be left alone, otherwise, it might not end well next time,” the doctor said.I immediately flared up. “So we have to hire a caregiver for her now? We might as well just put her in an asylum.”Megan shot up to
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY Chapter 131
~ Charles"Please, I need to talk to Megan urgently," I pleaded with Celene, but she wasn't ready to listen."Leave, Charles. I don't want to call the cops on you," she threatened, arms crossed.I had been coming over all week long with the hopes of seeing Megan, but her family was uncooperative. At first, I thought she wasn't home, but after checking all her usual locations, I could only debunk that she was home.I knew she didn't want to see me, but I didn't want to give up just yet. I needed her to know that I was sorry for all the hurt my past actions were causing her.Today, like the previous days before it, I came to plead with her family members to allow me to visit her, but I froze when she opened the door."Megan…" I tried to grab her, but she turned on her heels inside the house. Without a second thought, I followed her. "Megan, please wait.""Leave me alone," she cried, running up the stairs."Mr. McCall, you should leave. My daughter doesn't want to speak with you," Mr. Co
