The following days became a silent battleground within the confines of the house. Marianne and Felix moved around each other like strangers, their interactions reduced to the bare minimum. The tension in the air was palpable, and the once-shared spaces now felt like distant territories. Marianne tried to maintain a semblance of normalcy, going about her daily routine with a heavy heart. Every encounter with Felix was laden with unspoken words, and the air seemed to crackle with the unresolved tension between them. As the days passed, Marianne found solace in the routine of her work, throwing herself into tasks as a way to escape the emotional turmoil within the house. The walls seemed to echo with the memories of laughter and shared moments, now replaced by an awkward silence that weighed heavily on her shoulders. One evening, as Marianne sat alone in the living room, she heard a knock on the door. Startled, she opened it to find Nate standing on the doorstep. Nate, with a composed
Back at the Anderson mansion, Felix father, Ramon, seethed with anger as he paced back and forth in his study. The news of Marianne's refusal to comply with his wishes had stirred a storm within him. He couldn't fathom the audacity of this woman who dared to challenge the longstanding traditions of the Anderson family.Ramon's frustration escalated as he contemplated the potential consequences of Marianne's defiance. His mind raced with thoughts of family reputation, the future of the Anderson legacy, and the disdainful whispers that might circulate within their elite social circles.Unable to contain his anger, Ramon decided to take matters into his own hands. He reached for his phone and dialed a number he knew all too well."Anthony," he spoke sternly into the phone. "I need you to come to the mansion immediately. We have an urgent matter to discuss."Within the hour, Anthony, Ramon's secret detective, arrived at the mansion. Ramon wasted no time, his frustration evident in the dee
Marianne was blindfolded once again as she was ushered out of the mysterious location and back into the van. The drive back felt like an eternity, with Marianne's mind in turmoil, grappling with the impossible choices forced upon her. As the van came to a stop, the blindfold was removed once more, and Marianne found herself alone on a deserted street.Her thoughts were a chaotic swirl of emotions. Anger, fear, and desperation clashed within her as she considered the options laid out by Anthony. She couldn't fathom the depths of cruelty that Felix's father was willing to sink to achieve his goals.When she came back to the house, she found Felix was already there at the kitchen as he was eating the food that he just cooked. It was burn and tasteless, a stark contrast to the turmoil boiling within Marianne. Felix looked up, concern etched on his face as he noticed her disheveled appearance."Oh, you're home," Felix said, setting aside his barely touched meal.Marianne forced a weak smil
Marianne took a deep breath and looked at him with teary eyes, "You're so selfish, Felix."Felix, taken aback by Marianne's accusation, felt a pang of hurt in his chest. He hadn't expected her to use such harsh words, especially considering the emotional turmoil she was clearly experiencing. He sighed deeply, his brows furrowing in a mix of frustration and sadness."I'm not trying to be selfish, Marianne. I have my reasons, and I wish you could understand, and I am just following the contract," Felix responded, his voice tinged with a hint of regret.Marianne, her emotions running high, couldn't bear the weight of the situation any longer. She turned away from Felix, wiping away a stray tear that escaped her eye. "I don't want to understand. I just want to be free from all of this.""Why are you doing this to me, Marianne? It's really clear that what we had was all an act, and agreement. But, why are making things so complicated now? And wanted to end things like this all of a sudden?
The following day, Felix just let Marianne to take her time to think and tell him what's going on. Marianne, grateful for Felix's unexpected support, spent the following day wrestling with her inner turmoil. The echoes of their emotional confrontation still resonated in her mind, but Felix's willingness to listen and his genuine concern planted a seed of hope within her. As she paced the living room, her thoughts raced, considering the risks and potential consequences of revealing the truth to Felix. She knew that opening up meant exposing him to the dangerous world orchestrated by Ramon Anderson, but the weight of secrecy was becoming unbearable. Felix, respecting Marianne's need for space, gave her the time and distance she required. He busied himself with household chores, occasionally glancing at the closed door of the room where Marianne was deep in thought. The atmosphere in the house felt heavy, laden with unspoken words and unresolved tension. In the evening, Felix called N
He paced back and forth in the dimly lit room, his hands clenched into fists. The gravity of the situation demanded a decision, one that could alter the course of their lives. Nate watched Felix closely, understanding the internal struggle. "Felix, I know it's not easy, but we can't ignore the threat Marianne is facing. We need to put an end to this, for her safety and yours as well." "So, you want me to marry Charlotte?" he asked him. "Yes, it that's what it takes," he answered. He didn't want to do the marriage with Charlotte as he would know that this would led to a serious complication of him and his father afterwards. He knew that his life would be controlled again by his dad. Felix took a moment to absorb Nate's words. The weight of the decision pressed down on him, and he felt the burden of responsibility for Marianne's safety. The idea of marrying Charlotte to protect Marianne seemed like an unimaginable sacrifice, but he couldn't ignore the reality of the danger they we
As Felix went back to their house, he then saw Marianne on the living room, and it seemed like she had been waiting for him all day long. "Felix? Did something happen? I've been calling you a few times, but-" she didn't finish what she was about to say when Felix suddenly hugged her. Her eyes widened in surprise, but slowly, she's giving in, she gently tap his back. Marianne felt a mixture of relief and concern as Felix enveloped her in a tight embrace. His grip was firm, as if he was holding onto her for dear life. She could sense the tension in his body, the residual stress from the challenging decisions he had to make. As Felix held her, Marianne's initial confusion turned into a gentle understanding. She could feel the weight of his emotions, and without the need for words, she knew that something significant had transpired during his visit to the Anderson mansion. The subtle tremor in his voice and the way his fingers pressed into her back spoke volumes. Felix buried his fa
Back at the Anderson mansion, Anthony just handed the papers to Ramon, that Felix and Marianne's marriage is just contractual. Ramon skimmed through the papers, his expression unreadable. Anthony, standing with a stern demeanor, waited for his father to react. The atmosphere in the room crackled with tension, and the weight of unspoken disappointment hung in the air. "So, Felix got an arrange marriage with Marianne because of money, right?" Anthony nodded his head. He took his phone and dialed his number, "Felix?" "Yes, Father?" "We need to talk," his father said over the phone. "Alright, I'm on my way," he said and hung up the phone. Felix arrived at the Anderson mansion, the grandeur of the place now overshadowed by the heavy atmosphere within. As he stepped into the opulent room where his father awaited him, the air seemed charged with tension. Ramon looked up from the papers, his expression stoic. "Sit down, Felix." Felix took a seat, his eyes meeting his father's gaze