"Brielle, will you marry me?" With one knee to the ground, he asked the question that would change her life forever. Running away from her obsessed boyfriend, Brielle starts a new job at the Stones firm but when the CEO of the company asks her to marry him in front of top billionaires in the country, she says yes to avoid embarrassment. Brielle isn't ready for what is coming for her as their marriage turns into a battleground with new findings from her that change how her new husband sees her. Will she overcome this and what role will her poor parents play in all of these?
더 보기Albert’s POVI looked at Brielle, still standing there quiet, still trying to make sense of everything I had said.“I know it sounds crazy,” I said, breaking the silence. “But there’s more to this.”She looked up at me, her eyes searching mine. “More?”I nodded slowly. “My plan wasn’t just to protect you, Brielle… It was also to send a message to Diana. She needs to understand that she can’t keep using that pregnancy to threaten me.”Brielle blinked. “Threaten you? What do you mean?”I sighed, pacing a little. “She told me, more than once, that if I didn’t leave you and marry her, she would make sure I never see the child. She said I would regret ever loving someone else.”Brielle’s eyes widened. “She said that?”“Yes,” I said with a bitter chuckle. “But I’m done being manipulated. I won’t let her use that child like a weapon. That’s why… when I said you’re pregnant, it shook her. It made her jealous.”“She really believed you?” Brielle asked.“Of course she did,” I said. “She left th
Diana's POVI couldn’t believe what I just heard. My ears were ringing. My hands shook at my sides. I stepped forward, pointing a finger at Brielle like she had stolen something that belonged to me.“Albert!” I shouted, my voice loud enough to silence everyone in the room. “You can’t get this bitch pregnant! I’m supposed to be your wife! The only woman who carries your children!”Brielle flinched, but Albert stepped in front of her. That only made my anger rise higher.“She’s not a bitch, Diana,” he said, eyes narrowed. “And watch how you speak to her.”I laughed bitterly. “Oh, I see. Now you’re defending her? The same woman your mother doesn’t even like? The same woman who came from nowhere and suddenly has everything that belongs to me?”“Nothing belongs to you,” Brielle said softly, standing now. “Albert never promised you anything.”“You shut up!” I snapped. “You think this baby will keep you in his life? You think you're special because you’re pregnant? I’m pregnant too, and I’ve
Rebecca’s POVTonight was important. It had been a while since I had my family together, and I wanted everything to be perfect. My dear friend Lucy sat beside me, sipping tea, as we waited for Albert to arrive."You seem excited," Lucy said, watching me with knowing eyes."Of course, I am," I replied with a smile. "It’s been too long since we all sat together for a proper meal."Lucy chuckled. "By ‘all,’ do you mean everyone… or just the ones you approve of?"I smirked but said nothing. We both knew who I truly wanted at this dinner.Before I could say another word, the door opened, and Emily walked in, her face lighting up as she saw me."Mom!" she called, rushing to hug me."Emily, darling!" I pulled her into a warm embrace. "You look wonderful."She giggled. "I missed you. It’s been too long since we had a family dinner."I nodded in agreement. "Exactly why I planned this."We chatted for a bit before the sound of a car outside caught my attention. I knew who it was. A moment later
Emily’s POVI arrived at Nicholas’s office, expecting to see him at his desk, but the space was empty. My heart sank. Where could he be? He wasn’t answering my calls, and now he wasn’t even in his office.I sighed, frustrated, and turned on my heels. Maybe I was overthinking. Maybe he was just busy. Still, my gut told me something was wrong.Instead of leaving right away, I decided to stop by Albert’s office. As soon as I walked in, he glanced up from his desk and raised an eyebrow.“Emily, what brings you here?”For a split second, I panicked. I couldn’t tell him I came to see Nicholas, not when our relationship was still a secret. I forced a small smile.“I was actually just here to look around,” I lied.Albert leaned back in his chair, studying me. “Really? Since when do you take an interest in my office?”I shrugged, hoping he wouldn’t ask more questions. “I was nearby and thought I’d stop by.”He didn’t seem convinced, but he let it go. “Well, since you’re here, have a seat. You’
Albert’s POVI was still trying to keep my temper in check when the door to my office opened again. This time, it was Brielle.She stepped inside cautiously, her eyes flickering between my mother and me. There was tension in the air, heavy and suffocating. She must have felt it too because she hesitated before speaking.“Albert,” she said softly, “I was looking for you.”My mother let out an annoyed sigh, straightening her expensive coat. She picked up her purse from the chair beside her and turned to me.“Meet me later today after work,” she ordered, her voice clipped. “This conversation isn’t over.”She shot Brielle a cold glance before striding out of the office, her heels clicking sharply against the floor.Brielle exhaled as the door shut behind my mother. “I guess that was about Diana,” she said quietly.I raked a hand through my hair, feeling exhaustion creep in. “What else would it be about?”She nodded, walking closer. “Did she send you another message?”I leaned against my d
Diana’s POVI leaned back in the car seat, staring out the window as the city lights blurred past. A satisfied smirk played on my lips."Good thing we left that house," I muttered, turning to Nicholas, who was focused on the road. "I couldn’t stand being there any longer, especially with Albert acting like I don’t exist."Nicholas scoffed. "You knew this would happen, Diana. You were pushing too hard. Now that you’re gone, what’s your plan?"I crossed my arms. "Simple. If Albert doesn’t divorce that low-life bitch Brielle, he’ll never see his baby after I give birth."Nicholas glanced at me, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. "You’re really going to keep his child from him?"I let out a short laugh. "Why not? He wants to play happy family with Brielle while acting like I don’t matter? Fine. But he won’t get to have both. He either chooses me and our child, or he loses us both forever."Nicholas shook his head. "You’re playing a dangerous game, Diana."I smirked. "I always do."
Nicholas' POVJust as the moment between Emily and me grew more intense, a sudden knock on the door shattered the heated atmosphere. Emily and I froze. Her breathing was heavy, her face flushed, her body still pressed close to mine.I sighed, pulling away reluctantly. "Stay here," I whispered before heading toward the door.When I opened it, Diana stood there, arms crossed, an annoyed expression on her face."Nicholas, don't tell me you're in here having fun while you left the most important thing unhandled," she snapped, her eyes flicking toward the room, already knowing Emily was inside.I leaned against the doorframe, rubbing the back of my neck. "Diana, not now," I muttered.She scoffed. "Not now? You haven't packed your things yet. Oh, but I see why, you were busy with Emily," she said with a smirk, her voice dripping with sarcasm.Emily shifted uncomfortably behind me, pulling the sheets over herself. Diana turned her gaze to her, narrowing her eyes."And you, Emily," she said s
DIANA'S POV "You should be scared too," I shot back. "Because if Emily finds out the truth, she won’t just go after me, she’ll go after you too. And then what?"Nicholas chuckled darkly. "Then I guess we’ll just have to make sure she never finds out."I glared at Nicholas, my patience wearing thin."I don't want to wait any longer here," I said firmly. "I'm going in there to pack my things, and you better make sure you're coming with me."Nicholas sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Diana, don’t act out of impulse…""I'm not acting out of impulse!" I snapped, cutting him off. "This is the only way. If Albert comes back and finds me here, everything will get complicated. And if Emily keeps getting closer to you, she’ll start asking questions. Do you want that?"Nicholas remained silent, his expression unreadable.I took a deep breath, trying to control my frustration. "You were the one who told me to trust you, Nicholas. But look at what’s happening! You’re getting distracted. Y
Emily POV “No big deal?” Diana repeated, standing up. “Do you even know what time it is?” Her eyes darted between us, filled with something I couldn’t quite place, anger? Jealousy? Worry?I sighed, rolling my eyes. “Diana, we’re adults. We don’t need a curfew.”Diana clenched her jaw. “Emily, you have no idea what you’re playing with.”I frowned. What was her problem? She had been acting so weird since I got back. And why was she so concerned about Nicholas and me?Nicholas placed a hand on my lower back. “Come on, Emily, let’s go.”Brielle’s POVThe business deal had gone smoothly, and Albert and I finally wrapped up everything. It had been a long, exhausting trip, but at least it was successful.I glanced at Albert as we walked out of the meeting room. He looked satisfied, but I could tell he was eager to get back home."Finally done," I sighed, stretching my arms. "I can't wait to get some rest."Albert nodded, adjusting his suit. "Yeah, it's time to head back. I just hope everyth
Brielle’s Pov“What is it?” I found myself asking no one in particular; with my heart racing a mile a minute as everyone in the hall suddenly fixed their gaze on me, their gazes which came with an indistinct murmur. For a second I thought I had done something wrong.Behind me seemed to be another point of attraction. I was not sure whether or not it was safe to look back, but before I could even think, curiosity took the better part of me.I turned almost immediately only to behold the figure of Albert Stone on one of his knees revealing the stunning diamond ring in the small box he was holding.“Brielle Davis, be my wife and make me the happiest man on earth, and anything you’d ever dream of would be made available to you” the proud young man on his knees said.A gasp left my lips as he said those words to me. There’s no way that’s going to happen. Albert Stone, on his knee, asking me, Brielle Davis to marry him? It had to be some kind of a sick joke that he was playing on me. My eye...
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