“ I'll marry you” Lauren Greene said the words in utter desperation. Getting married to a crippled man whom she had never seen until that day was not something she had ever imagined she would do but when her mother had a cardiac arrest and needed an emergency surgery, she didn't care. This was her only choice. Alexander Magnus lost his parents in a hit and run accident which left him crippled at the age of ten. He went abroad to study afterwards, returning after twenty years to take over his father's company. The only person he ever talked to was his childhood friend and saviour, Melissa McCarthy. He cherished and loved her with his whole heart but much to his dismay, she never showed up for their court wedding. There he met Lauren Greene. How will Lauren cope with the aftermath of her impulsive decision? What happens when Alexander demands for an heir as payment for her mother's surgery? If their marriage supposedly worked out, what happens when dark pasts begin to surface?
Lihat lebih banyakLauren's sob filled the hospital room that was once a tomb of silence. She knelt beside her mother's bed, her hands holding her mother's cold ones. This hands that had once stroked her hair softly, wiped her tears as she sang beautiful melodies in her ears, until Lauren could fall asleep..The white sheets were now pulled back a smidge revealing a still pale face that once glowed with a lively colour. She was too peaceful, too peaceful that Lauren wanted to bawl her eyes out and weep on the cold tiles, till someone opened the door and told her it was all a prank.But no one was jumping into the room and laughing anytime soon, because unlike her shitty life, this one where her mother was no longer moving was the realest and most painful experience.But she didn't want to be in this part. “I'm sorry mum. I'm so sorry,” she sobbed into her mother's hand. “I should have been here sooner. I was a bad child even to your last breath.”“I was not hardworking enough to raise your surgery mone
With her eye fixed on the engraved words on the gate, Lauren stood motionless in the hallway: "You can’t protect her forever." Wheeling closer to her, Alex stared at the icy words. Lauren could sense the storm building beneath his placid veneer, but his face was unreadable. "This is getting worse," she said, holding her arms tight as a shiver went through her. Alex's voice was rough and icy as he turned to face Dan. "I want the security staff to double right away. Bring in more security and ensure that Lauren is always watched. Dan gave a nod. I get it, sir. I will immediately coordinate with the team. Lauren turned to Alex as Dan walked away, her voice shaking. "Is this Jake again, in your opinion?" Alex's mouth clenched. "It is beyond question. He's clearly trying to use you to reach me with this message. Lauren was devastated. She didn't want to be the cause of Alex's increased stress. "Perhaps I should go for a bit," she said. "Until this passes." Alex's tone was forceful
A knock on Lauren's bedroom door roused her. She sat up, half tired and sleepy, and yelled, "Come in."Dan came in, looking abnormally agitated. He had an envelope in his hand. He put it on the bedside table and added, "This was left at the front gate this morning." "Mr. Magnus and you are the intended recipients." As Lauren picked up the envelope, her fingers shaking, her heart fell. Carefully opening it, she read the handwritten note that was inside: Alex, you can't hide forever. Your beloved wife is now playing the game as well. Her blood ran cold as she gasped. She said, "Dan, who could have done this?" Dan's mouth clenched. We're looking into it. Nothing of value can be seen in the security footage. However, I've already told Mr. Magnus. Alex emerged at the doorway, his face a mask of rage, before Lauren could reply. With his gaze fixed on the letter she was holding, he wheeled into the room. "Hand it over to me," he insisted. Lauren silently passed it over. Alex's jaw tigh
There was too much tension in the mansion. Lauren watched Alex pace back and forth while perched on the edge of the couch in his study. The ferocity in his gaze was reflected in his angular movements. Dan was standing close by, rummaging through folders, his jaw clenched in annoyance.Dan stated, "The stock is still declining." Jake's spill came at the ideal moment. Investors are in a panic.Alex came to a sudden halt and struck the desk with his fist. He's pressuring us. However, I will not allow him to take what I have created.Lauren got up and walked cautiously toward him. She said, "Is there anything I can do?"Alex gazed at her, and his eyes softened a little. "Your presence is sufficient," he declared. Then he became firm once more. Jake won't stop, though. We must fight back, and we will begin by addressing those untrue reports. Speak to the media, Dan. Ensure they are aware of the truth.Dan gave a nod. "Working on it already, sir."Alex leaned back in his chair and massaged
Alex was enveloped with grave silence after Lauren walked out.She didn’t slam the door. Didn’t look angry too. Just nodded and walked out.And somehow, that was way worse.Alex stared at the muffin that was still untouched on his desk and he shook his head. He didn’t want it anymore.The rest of the day passed by in a blur of back-to back meetings and files that needed to be worked on. But she didn’t return. And he was starting to feel restless from how eerily quiet the room was.It wasn’t until the sun dipped below the horizon that Alex got up and exited his office. He found Lauren plopped on a couch in the guest lounge sulking. He cleared his throat trying to get her attention. ‘’Let’s go.’’ She looked at him dejectedly but still nodded, following behind him. Alex kept distancing himself from Lauren. But that only made Lauren cling to him more. She kept going with him to work, same routine everyday.And for some reason, Alex didn’t mind. ‘’Are you ready?’’ Alex asked as the ca
Lauren woke up to the sound of rustling.She plopped her hands down on the bed, her sleepy eyes moving towards the source of the noise. She saw Alex, rummaging through his massive wardrobe. Her gaze trailed down his body, his broad shoulders flexed beneath his loose shirt. The two top buttons where opened and Lauren gulped.Despite being in a wheelchair, he looked way more healthier that the average men. His hands moved swiftly and efficiently. And that alone sparked some kind of feelings in her. Their argument from the previous night had long been forgotten.His eyes snapped to hers and she turned away, blushing slightly from being caught ogling him."Where are you going?" Her voice was raspy, sleep clinging to her words.Alex glanced at her for a moment before returning his attention to his tie. ‘’Work.’’Lauren eyes widened. She bolted upright, the sheets slipping off her body as she swung off the bed. ‘’Work?’’ She repeated, stunned. ‘’What about me?’’‘’You?’’ He arched a brow, s
Lauren couldn’t sleep that night.She kept tossing and turning on the unfamiliar mattress, despite how comfortable it was. Earlier that evening, two maids had suddenly approached her after the heated argument she had with Alex. He had wheeled himself to his study while she sat down on the couch, looking stupendous. They told her Alex had instructed them to take her to her room.She trailed behind the maids, passing different rooms until they stopped at a room with large double doors.The master’s bedroom.The room had a king sized bed and mosaic paintings as dark as the owner. Before Lauren could utter a word, some men came in rolling 2 queen sized beds.She watched as they rolled the king sized bed out and put the two beds at either side of the room. They didn’t say a word, just quietly setting everything up with precise efficiency before slipping out. The whole day, Alex didn’t speak to her.He didn’t offer any explanation about the sleeping arrangements and she didn’t ask either.
The mansion was strangely quiet except for the soft buzz from the TV. It felt like a place of secrets for Lauren. Her eyes roamed all the corners of the room but, yet, she couldn't find anything that made the large room homely.Her heart beat wildly against her chest. The weight from the earlier discussion she had with Alex's cousin still haunted her. She should have stood back. Alex's business wasn't hers. She wanted this marriage to go smoothly and be invisible to most of the members of the family. But she had just dug her grave. Now, Jake would make sure she regretted ever coming to this side of the world.The door finally creaked open to reveal Alex, wheeling himself in. His dark eyes immediately landed on her before he glanced away from her.Lauren felt a strange heat, flow through her body. Her heart tugged with a strange desire, but she quickly dismissed it.“You're still here,” Alex spoke up, as he went towards the window that had a nice view of the landscape outside. His back
”Well, well…” Jake started, his lips stretched into a taunting smirk. “You couldn't get the palace princess, so you went for the dirty palace maid instead.”Alex tensed as he watched his evil uncle and nephew walk out of the shadows, his body immediately going rigid, his mask of indifference now in place.So this is your replacement for Melissa…even for you…” Jake eyed Lauren. “…this is too low,” He clicked his tongue. Dan stepped forward in front of them, a deadly glare pointed at the two bullies.“You should take your leave now,” Dan demanded.“What will you do?” Jake smirked.Dan narrowed his eyes at him, before he pulled out a metallic black object, just enough for the man to see it. Something like fear flashed on Jake's face, but he quickly concealed it, smiling. “No need to get all macho on me. I'm only here to congratulate my cousin on his new marriage.”Dan stepped back a bit, but still stood defensively, ready to attack if Jake tried anything threatening.“Did you really thi
"Sir." Dan called, walking into the spacious office hurriedly, the office was neat as usual and extremely cold as it always was. The coldness was from the man seated at the far end of the table close to the window where he could see everything going on outside.Handsome with a pointed nose, a sea blue eye ball and a dark hair which was styled backward, his looks were enough to make any woman melt before him but his cold looks and condition would make one have a second thought about him.He had everything a woman would want but he was on a wheelchair. A condition he wasn't born with but the condition life threw him in. He met with an unfortunate fate which took the life of his parents and made him paralyzed on a wheelchair when he was just ten.From a lively and carefree boy, he became cold and insecure cause he felt like a liability to others. But when he discovered who was behind the death of his parents, he became ruthless and that gave him the strength to take what belongs to him f...
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