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As it was evening, Liana began to collect her belongings, preparing to leave for the day. Her heart thudded heavily in her chest, for she knew Tony had been ordered by Ms. Black to escort her home.Before Liana could make her escape, Tony, frustrated and impatient, seized her by the arm, his fingers digging into her skin like the claws of a beast. He yanked her towards the car."My mother told me to take you home. Get in." he spat.With Liana in his grasp, Tony shoved her into the backseat of the car, her body landing in an ungainly heap. As she lay crumpled on the leather seats, she clutched at her throbbing arm, wincing in pain.He slammed the door behind her with a deafening thud, his cold eyes raking over her as if she were nothing more than a piece of dirt.Liana sat frozen in the car, her breath coming in short, panicked gasps. Her mind raced, desperate for a way out of this situation. But Tony's threats rang clear in her head, a reminder of the danger that awaited her if she tr
Last Updated : 2024-09-01CEO’S CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Arrival
Liana's eyes fluttered open, her groggy mind taking a moment to catch up with the morning light streaming through the window. As she slowly pushed herself off the bed, her sister, Sarah, bounced into the room, her excitement palpable."Hey, sis! I need some money for my project," Sarah exclaimed, her eyes lit up with enthusiasm."Sarah, I'll transfer the money to you as soon as I receive my salary," Liana replied, her voice still laced with sleep.Sarah's smile faltered slightly, her youthful exuberance dampened by Liana's response. "But sis, that's two weeks away. I need the money now," she insisted, the pleading tone in her voice undeniable."I know, Sarah, but I don't have the money right now. I'll try to figure something out." Liana sighed, her shoulders sagging. "Okay, sis. I just really need this for my project. It's important" shemurmured, her disappointment evident in her voice.Liana's heart twisted in her chest, her love for her sister warring with her financial limitation
Last Updated : 2024-09-03CEO’S CONTRACT MARRIAGE A Tangled Relationship
Liana froze at the sight of Tony, her heart racing as she lowered her gaze in a show of respect. She took a step forward, only to be met with a cold dismissal from Tony."I'm sorry, I was..." she began, her voice trembling with nerves."Don't bother. Get out of my sight." he cut her off with a sharp command. Without another word, he turned and began to walk away.Rina, witnessing the interaction, bristled with anger, ready to defend her friend. But Liana, with a quiet but determined voice, held Rina back. "Please, just go. I'll handle this." she said.Rina, reluctant but trusting her, stepped away, leaving her alone to face Tony. Liana watched Tony's retreating form for a moment, her expression unreadable, before turning and entering the hotel.Her mind reeled, her heart still pounding, as she made her way inside the kitchen.Liana, trying to regain her composure, entered the bustling kitchen, where her coworkers were busy cooking and serving the customers. She made her way to her s
Last Updated : 2024-09-03CEO’S CONTRACT MARRIAGE Secret And Lies
As it was night. Liana exited her workplace and waited outside, wary of alerting her coworkers to her fake relationship with Tony, the very man she couldn't stand. After a twenty-minute wait, he emerged, his eyes sharp with hostility, her own gaze returning his glares. Unlocking the car, he helped her in and they sped off to his parents' mansion.Upon arrival, they entered the opulent house, finding Mr. and Mrs. Black seated at the dining table. "Mom, Dad," Tony greeted, planting a kiss on his mother's cheek, who responded with a cold glare.A palpable tension permeated the air as they took their seats, the clinking of cutlery the only sound to break the uncomfortable silence. Mrs. Black, with a stern expression, turned to Liana, still standing by the door. "Liana, join us," she commanded, her tone leaving no room for disagreement.Liana’s heart racing, nodded obediently and approached the table, where Tony pulled out a chair for her. They sat in a strained silence, the weight of th
Last Updated : 2024-09-17CEO’S CONTRACT MARRIAGE Beneath The Veil
The morning sun gently coaxed Liana from her slumber, the chill of the floorboards jarring her fully awake. She stole a glance at Tony, still fast asleep, before carefully beginning to undress in preparation for her morning shower. With quiet, calculated movements, she gathered her clothes and slipped into the bathroom. Stepping under the shower, Liana’s mind drifted to the upcoming wedding, a wedding that would happen without her mother and sister's knowledge.Liana's thoughts swirled around the upcoming wedding.“I need to tell Mom and Sarah about the wedding,” she pondered.“But what about the contract you signed with Tony?” her subconsciousness whispered.“No, I can't let them find out. If they did, Mom would be heartbroken, blaming herself” she mumbled.Liana emerged from the bathroom, she wrapped a towel snugly around her body. With a nervous swallow, she stepped into the bedroom, only to freeze at the sight of Tony, already awake and sitting on the bed. Instinctively, she turn
Last Updated : 2024-09-21CEO’S CONTRACT MARRIAGE Taste Of Tension
Liana's phone began ringing during dinner, and she quickly checked the caller ID, revealing it was Sarah. As she prepared to answer, Tony tapped her under the table with his leg, signaling her to ignore the call. Mrs. Black noticed but remained silent, until Mr. Black spoke up."Liana, why don't you take your call?" he asked, his gaze penetrating."Sir... Sir..." Liana began, but was quickly interrupted by Tony."It was just a colleague from the hotel, Daddy," Tony lied smoothly, turning to Liana with a warning glance.As they finished their dinner, Liana and Tony stood to leave. Before they could depart, Mr. Black called out to Liana, who turned to face him with a hesitant smile.He approached her, taking her hand in his own and giving her a warm, reassuring smile. "Liana, you're always welcome here. This is your home, too."Liana felt a surge of emotion, but her eyes darted to Tony, who snorted derisively. She gave a brief nod in response.Mrs. Black cleared her throat as she appro
Last Updated : 2024-09-29CEO’S CONTRACT MARRIAGE Her Torment
Liana's heart skipped a beat as she realized it was Tony who had pulled her aside, his expression cold and threatening."Tony... I mean Boss," she stammered, struggling to maintain her composure.Tony smirked, savoring the moment. "Surprised to see me, or disappointed? I thought you were anxious to get back to work," he said, his voice laced with malice.Liana shook her head, mustering her courage to respond. "Boss, we're at work, and I..."Before Liana could finish her sentence, Tony lunged forward, pinning her against the wall. His lips closed in on hers, forcing a kiss. Liana's eyes widened in shock and revulsion, her mind racing for a way to escape.With a surge of strength, Liana pushed him away with all her might, mustering the courage to slap him hard across the face.Liana stared wide at Tony as the gravity of what she had done dawned on her. The realization that she had slapped her boss sent a chill through her body."I'm... I'm sorry," she stammered, desperately.Tony paid
Last Updated : 2024-09-30CEO’S CONTRACT MARRIAGE The Truth
Tony issued a command to Lucas, instructing him to call Liana from the hotel. They both would soon be leaving to check her wedding dress fitting. Minutes later, Liana exited the hotel, only to be greeted with the sight of Tony engrossed in conversation with a mysterious woman. She stood there, watching from the corner, as the woman leaned in and planted a soft kiss on Tony's cheek before disappearing into the distance.Liana's heart sank as she watched Tony's casual response to the intimate gesture. "Is he really the man I'm about to marry?" she thought, a wave of uncertainty washing over her.With a heavy sigh, she steeled herself and made her way towards Tony, mustering a brave face. He smiled smugly as he spotted her, opening the car door and sliding into the driver's seat. Liana followed suit, her mind still reeling from the unsettling sight she had just witnessed.Liana settled into the passenger seat, the cool leather providing little comfort for the tumultuous emotions swirlin
Last Updated : 2024-10-01
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Liana was caught in the middle of her evening shift in the kitchen, and was taken aback when Tony entered with a wink. She did not want to draw attention, so she averted her gaze, and Tony understood her signal. He smirked and left the kitchen, but not before sending a message to Liana. “Babe, see me in my office… I missed you.”Satisfied with his work, Tony returned to his office with a smile, envisioning Liana falling deeper into his trap.Suddenly he heard a knock, Tony hid the picture of Liana he had been admiring and called out, “Come in.” Liana entered the office and stood before him, her gaze fixed on the floor as she tried to avoid his intense stare.“Hey, you don’t need to be like that. Come here,” Tony said as he pulled her into his arms, wrapping his body around hers. A soft gasp escaped Liana’s lips as she felt a shiver run down her spine, and she found herself struggling to free herself from his grasp.“Tony, we’re in the office,” Liana protested, her voice barely above a
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In the quiet hours of the morning, Liana dutifully cooked breakfast for her mother, patiently waiting for her to finish eating and take her medication before leaving for work. She embraced her mother, offering a final goodbye as she stepped outside the house."Take care of yourself, Mom," Liana said, squeezing her mother's hand."And you too, my darling," Ms. Victoria replied with a warm smile.As Liana made her way out, she was greeted by her sleepy younger sister, Sarah."Hey, Sarah. Don't you have a lecture today? " Liana said, noticing her sister rubbing the sleep from her eyes. "Yes, sis," Sarah responded, yawning. "You're off to work?"Liana nodded, "Yes, please take care of mom while I'm gone. Have a great day at school, okay?""You too!" Sarah called out as Liana dashed out the door.Stepping into the bustling city streets, Liana quickly hailed a cab.As the cab pulled away from her home, Liana stared out the window, lost in thought. She considered giving Tony a chance, since
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At night, Liana sat with her mother, talking softly when her phone buzzed. Glancing at it, she saw a message from Tony."Come outside," the message read.Liana stood, her heart racing, and peeked out the window. Tony stood beside his car, alone, his phone in hand."What does he want now?" she wondered."Liana, what's wrong?" her mother asked, concern etching her face."Mom, I need to meet Tony downstairs," Liana replied.Ms. Victoria nodded, her expression softening. "Alright, darling, just be safe."Liana nodded, her heart still pounding as she made her way outside. As she approached Tony, she tapped his shoulder."Hey, you're here," he said, lifting her up and carrying her to his car.Liana was surprised and confused, her mind racing. "What are you doing, sir?" she asked, her voice trembling.Tony removed a stray strand of hair from her face, his expression suddenly serious."Can't I make my girlfriend… happy anymore?" Tony asked, his hand caressing her cheek.Liana's heart skipped
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In the afternoon, Liana stirred from a deep sleep, groaning as she stretched. She glanced at the clock, and realized she had slept for so long. Just then, a knock at the door disturbed the quiet of her apartment. With a curious frown, she moved to answer it and was met with the unexpected sight of her mother, Ms. Black, and Rose."Mom? Why are you here? I thought you were still in the hospital." Liana asked in surprise, concern evident in her voice. Ms. Black smiled and stepped forward, her movements still slightly cautious, a remnant of her recent illness. "I'm doing much better now, darling. The doctor discharged me this afternoon. I wanted to come and tell you the news in person."Liana's eyes lit up with relief. "That's wonderful, Mom. I am so happy to hear it. How are you feeling now? Anything I can get you?" She moved aside to let them enter. Rose and Ms. Black took a seat on the sofa, and Liana's mother glanced around the apartment before turning back to her daughter."I'm
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"Liana and Tony exchanged glances, then turned to their respective mothers."Mom, we have plenty of time to plan this wedding," Liana said.Tony nodded in agreement, adding, "That's right, there's no rush."Ms. Victoria and Ms. Black looked at their children before Ms. Victoria responded, "You may feel that way, but the sooner you marry, the better. You're both old enough to settle down, so it's time to start planning."Tony gave Liana a pointed smirk as he glared at her. She kept quiet, knowing that arguing with either of their mothers would be pointless."Liana, come outside. I want to talk to you," Tony said, standing up and leaving the ward.Liana followed him, aware that he was upset about the conversation they had just had. They walked to a secluded area of the hospital grounds, where Tony turned to her, his eyes blazing with anger.With a quick movement, Tony grabbed Liana by the throat and pushed her against the wall, his face contorted in rage."Do you think you and your moth
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As the sun rose, Ms. Black bustled around the kitchen, preparing breakfast with the maids. Suddenly, the familiar ring of her phone pierced the air. One of the maids dutifully retrieved it, but the caller had already hung up.Ms Black furrowed her brow, she checked the missed call list, finding her husband's name glowing on the screen. She dialed him back, and to her relief, he answered right away."Hello, darling," she cooed, stepping out of the kitchen for privacy."Hello, love. I was about to call you back. I'm afraid I won't be home today, my business meetings are taking longer than expected. I'm sorry." Mr. Black replied, his voice warm and familiar. Ms. Black sighed. "That's alright, dear. I understand. But if you can wrap things up quickly, maybe you could make it back tonight?""I'll try my best," he promised. "How is our son doing? Is he up yet?""He is still in bed," she said.A flash of concern crossed Mr. Black's voice. "He should be up by now, don't you think? Go and mak
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Tony was discharged from the hospital that night. As he made his way to the exit, accompanied by his mother, they were greeted by the sound of footsteps. Ms Black turned around and spotted Sarah approaching."Sarah, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your sister?" she asked, her eyes fixed on her."I thought you might need some help, that is why I am here" Sarah replied. Ms. Black nodded, though her expression remained stern. Tony, who had not said a word thus far, shot Sarah a glare before climbing into the car, settling himself into the passenger seat."Go back to the ward, we are leaving," Ms. Black told Sarah, who nodded in acknowledgement and disappeared back inside.As the car pulled away from the hospital, Tony's expression darkened. He turned to his mother, rage simmering within him."I need to teach Liana a lesson," he thought, "I will make her pay for abandoning me."As the car sped along, Tony's mind worked feverishly, plotting his revenge on Liana. The drive
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Liana sat outside her mother's ward, her heart heavy with guilt and sorrow. Tears streamed down her face as she blamed herself for not realizing her mother's medicine had run out. Sarah came and sat next to her, patting her back in a comforting gesture.Minutes later, Mrs Black arrived, noticing Liana's puffy eyes from all the crying. She sat down beside Liana and said reassuringly, "Liana, please don't worry. Your mom will be alright. Don't blame yourself.”As Liana looked up at Mrs Black, her voice trembled as she spoke, “But if I had been there for her, if I had noticed the medicine, maybe she wouldn’t have fallen ill.”Mrs Black gently held Liana's hand. “Liana, your mother is a strong woman. She doesn’t want you to worry about her, and that’s why she didn’t tell you about her medicine. She loves you, and wants you to focus on your life. You are not to blame for this.”Liana listened, her head bowed, and her shoulders shaking with quiet sobs. She knew Mrs Black was right, but she
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Liana was stunned to see her sister with Mr. Black, she wheeled Tony's chair closer to them. In a hushed tone, she asked, "Sarah, what are you doing here?""Liana, mom collapsed after you left the house this morning,” Sarah explained in a shaky voice. “She has been admitted here."Liana’s eyes widened in shock. "What? How? I need to see her. Now!"Sarah continued, her voice breaking, "The medicines were finished. She didn’t want to trouble you and tried to hide it from you. But she has been coughing up blood, Liana.” Sarah's eyes welled up with tears, and she turned away to hide her tears.Mr. Black’s heart went out to the girls, his expression solemn. “Liana, let's ask the doctor if we can see her,” he suggested.Liana nodded as she followed Mr Black and Sarah to her mother’s ward, leaving Tony behind.Liana's heart thundered in her chest as she neared the door of her mother’s ward. Just as she reached for the door handle, a nurse appeared, stopping them in their tracks.“I’m sorry,
