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Claire had to collect her jaw from the floor. She put a finger in her ear and shook it, just to make sure she was hearing quite well."Excuse me?"She looked at Donald. Nothing from his stance or expression told her this was some kind of sick prank. She looked over at Jenise, and Jenise looked as surprised as she was. Claire turned back to Axel."You're kidding, right?" She said with desperation. "Tell me you're just joking, Axel."Axel shook his head and extended the ring box. "We need to get married immediately. My father has brought me a deal I cannot refuse, and it will only take place if I am married."Claire could not believe her ears. "You want to marry me because of the company?" She hollered.Axel had the gall to look affronted. "Why not?"Claire could not help gaping at him. "No way!"Axel shrugged. "It's either that, or you pay the breach of contract fee. That should be enough to cover my losses if this deal passes me by."Claire shook her head. "I must be dreaming. Donald?
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Claire excused herself to go to the bathroom. She was glad the walls were soundproof, because she could not hold it in any more. She wanted to cry. She kept asking herself if it would all have turned out better if her father had not been a psychopath.This was not how she had imagined getting married. She had thought so much about that day. Claire had dreamed about wearing a gorgeous white dress, and walking down the aisle with Danielle to meet the sweetest and most understanding man in the world, who didn't care about her past or scars. Who just wanted her because he loved her.She could not say the same for Axel. It all happened so fast. She had barely been in New York for a month, but she was already married to it's most eligible bachelor. It was something so many women dreamed of, but she didn't want to get married to Axel. Not now, not this way.Her eyes strayed to the charming diamond ring on her finger. For all his arrogance, he had taken time to pick out a very simple but beaut
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Axel stood outside the front door to his parents' mansion. He wondered just how he was going to break the news to them that he had gotten married less than two hours after he had been given the ultimatum. His mother found him there."Hey. You're here? What are you standing there for?" She latched onto his arm. "Come on in."She pulled him across the living room straight to his father's study."Carson!" She called and propelled the door open with her feet. "Look who is here!"Axel meekly followed her through the door. His father was sitting with his back to the door, reading the newspaper. He folded it and turned his chair to face them."Son." He took his glasses off and put it on the desk. "I just saw you off less than a couple of hours ago. How come you are back here so soon?"His mother turned to leave. "I'll go get you both tea."Axel stalled her movement by grabbing her hand. "Don't go yet. I'm here to see you too." She gave him a bewildered look, but stopped moving. She touched
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When Claire finally emerged from the bathroom, she found her desk uncluttered and her bag packed. Axel was no where to be found, but Jenise and Donald stood by the door."Did I keep you waiting?" She asked and grabbed her bag and keys from the desk.They shook their heads."Claire." She looked up at the sound of Donald's voice. He glanced at her with uncertainty before looking away again. "Are you sure you're okay?"Claire walked to him, reached a hand out and gently tapped his shoulder."Don't worry about me, Donald. I'm alright."His concern was sweet, but Claire didn't want that. She wanted him to treat her as he usually did."I'm not worried." Donald grinned finally, to Claire's joy. "I'm just trying to wrap my head around the fact that Axel has gotten married. And the fact that you have gotten married. What is more, you both married each other."Claire snorted. "Are you scared you might have to put out constant fires?"Donald scoffed. "I would rather you both don't start any fires
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"I am not afraid." Claire chanted in her mind. "I am not afraid."Axel was looking at her like she was a piece of broom he would very much like to snap at that moment. She didn't respond to his question. She just stared at him rudely, while her heart was hammering inside her chest. The darkness that clouded his eyes made her doubt if she was doing the right thing.Axel suddenly laughed. The sound sent chills running through her spine. She could feel goosebumps cover her skin. He stopped and fixed her with a piercing gaze."Are you ignoring me, wife?"Even if she had wanted to answer, she couldn't seem to find her voice at that moment."I see." He nodded, more to himself than her.He suddenly reached out and she flinched. His expression hardened instantly and he pulled her into the penthouse and shut the door. He slammed her against the closed door, but Claire felt no pain, just a tingling sensation in her toes."Did you think I would hurt you?" He asked softly, his face just inches awa
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Claire woke up with a start. It took her a second to register the fact that she was not on her own bed, and two seconds to remember the fact that she was married to the most powerful billionaire in New York. She rolled around, but found the other side of the bed empty. Where was Axel?She slipped out from under the sheets and walked to the bathroom. Claire peeked in to find it empty. She pulled the door shut and opened the bedroom door. The suite was quiet, but there was a light filtering from a crack in a door down the hallway. She tiptoed towards the source of the light. The door was half open, and Axel sat in front of his laptop.She grabbed the door handle and opened it fully."Axel?"He slammed the laptop shut and looked up guiltily. Claire raised a brow."I thought you were sleeping."Claire gave him a suspicious look. "Why do you have that guilty look on your face?" She smiled slyly at him. "Oh. What were you watching?"Axel narrowed his eyes at her. "It is not what you're think
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Claire felt a fleeting thrill course through her when Axel needlessly defended her. She knew Lisa hated her, and she was fine with the glares and accusations. Apparently, it irritated him. She could never forget the look on Lisa's face as Axel rolled the glass back up. It was as though she was realizing at that moment that it would take more than just flirtatious smiles and a little show of her cleavage to change his mind regarding her.Axel parked the car by the house and turned to her. "I'm sorry about that."Claire snorted. "I'm not."Those blue eyes were looking at her intensely again."Are you sure?"He seemed concerned, so Claire smiled. "I'm fine. Say, are you perchance worried that I would be affected by someone as insignificant in my life as she is?"Axel's face slowly lit up with a grin. He reached out and ruffled her hair."That's my girl."Claire glared at him and tried smoothing her hair. "Why would you do that? Now your parents are going to think my hair looks like a rat
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Rose quickly looked down, but it was too late. She was sure Lisa had seen her. She dug her nails into Mr. Davinsky's arm."You said your daughter won't be home!" She whispered in agitation. "Now she has seen us!"Her father, to his credit, did not look up to confirm. "I thought she would take a longer time to get back."Rose drew away from him. "I do not need your vengeful daughter to come after me right now."Mr. Davinsky snorted. "She can't do a single thing. She knows if she breathes a word of this to anyone, that would be the end of the road for her."Rose inclined her head at him, wondering if she should take her words seriously. Lisa might seem like an idiot sometimes, but even an idiot could hurt another human if they really meant to. She decided to give him a little time to take care of the mess."You had better not let this mess up our plans." She frowned and opened the door to his car. "I expect you to get back to me once you are successful."He leaned in to kiss her, but sh
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Enchanting the Billionaire's Cold Heart EPILOGUE
“You're still watching that?"Claire looked behind her from where she was curled up like a ball on the sofa. Axel stood by the pillar, his hair dripping wet. He was barechested, and Claire had a full view of his godlike body. It was one she had worshipped the night before, and the memories flooded her head. She felt her face go hot.“Why not?" She blustered. "As much as I am concerned about the trend of animal abuse, I get a kick from watching you tell them off.”Axel scowled at her. "That's a very mean thing to say.” His face brightened instantly. "I'm not complaining, though. Why are you blushing?”Claire touched her red face. He was coming closer to peer at her curiously. She squeezed her eyes shut.“You should put some clothes on."Claire felt the sofa dip where he sat down beside her.“No." His breath tickled her face. “I would rather not." Claire rolled her eyes, but kept them closed. "Fine, whatever.”He grabbed her jaw and roughly pulled her against him. "Look at me.”Her eye
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Axel had planned the wedding just like Claire wanted, so they moved on straight to the reception in the same place. The dance floor was cleared for the couple to have their first dance, and open the floor. The orchestra struck up a tune, and Claire put her hands around Axel's shoulder.“I can't stop thinking about them."Axel placed his forehead on hers. “Maybe that's because it's about time we got rid of them. I don't want anyone spoiling your mood.”Claire sighed. “There's a little problem though." He whirled her around before holding her close again. "What is that?”She leaned into his chest. "I am finding it rather difficult to leave the comfort of your arms right now.”Axel grinned. "Then don't. We can go after the dance. Besides, we are making a lot of people jealous here. This isn't a chance you want to pass up.”"I've already put my mark on you." She smiled with belligerence and dug her fingers into his suit. “No one can take you away from me." That cracked Axel up, and he s
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Axel stood by the altar, watching the heavenly beauty in white walk down the aisle towards him. His heart was beating erratically, and he found it funny how she still made his heart race after all this time. He made a mental note to thank Jenise for making the most beautiful wedding dress for his woman.With each step she took, he found it increasingly difficult to breathe. She stole his breath away, and she had not even said anything yet. Axel was watching her intently, so he easily caught the shift in her gaze and expression. He looked over at what had crumbled her face, and blinked, twice.“What the hell?"“What is it?" Donald was his best man, and was standing close enough to hear him curse out loud. He followed his line of sight to where Rose McLennie sat, and beside her a woman that looked like her older form. They were both wearing sneers on their faces, sneers that were at that moment directed at Claire.Axel turned to him. “How did they get in?"Donald shrugged. "No one got
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"Don't stand me up."Those were Axel's last words as he had left the cafe the previous day. Now, as she stood in her flowing wedding dress, she could not help but wonder if his earnest plea was the reason she had put in this much effort to look beautiful.Myla had done wonders on her hair, packing it all to the back bridal style. Her face popped out at anyone that looked, and Myla was grinning at her over the top of her head.“Wow, Claire, just…wow!”Eric had just stepped into the room, and his eyes filled with tears.“I thought today is supposed to be a happy day." Claire said with a soft smile. “Let's save the tears for later, mm?"Danielle was standing by Claire's side, smiling widely. She had done her makeup, and there could be no other exceptional way to do it. Claire looked perfect, beautifully perfect. He took her hand and kissed it. “You have such gifted hands, Danielle." Jenise peeked out from the closet. "I made the dress, hand me my flowers.”Eric chuckled and pulled out
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Axel shrunk under the gaze of the women. He saw the men around him do the same. They had had their bachelor's night out the previous day, and the prank had fallen on him. He couldn't get out of it like he had wanted. Earlier, he had tried dissuading the guys."What if she passes out?"Donald had pushed a mask on to his face. "All the more fun, then.""Tomorrow is the wedding!"Hunter snickered. "The worse thing that could happen is if she leaves you at the altar."From her thunderous expression, Claire looked like she just might. She had been terrified, that much was obvious from how her entire body was still trembling. Her legs gave way, and she fell into a chair and began sobbing again.Axel longed to go over to her and put a comforting arm around her, but the look Danielle was giving him stopped him. She looked ready to burn any male that came within a foot of where the women were huddled together around Claire. Eric was not excluded from the ostracization. He had tried to dissuade
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It was the ladies' turn to exchange glances. "How can you not know what happens the day before a wedding?" Myla asked. "Even my Coco knows!" Axel raised a brow. "I do know about the bridal shower, but you already had one yesterday."Jenise nudged Danielle. "Tell him. Put them out of their misery." Her voice rang with mockery.Danielle and Claire giggled. "We are going to the spa and hair salon!" Hunter rolled his eyes. "For a second there, I thought something really important was going to happen."Jenise puckered her lips. "Getting a massage and your nails done is "something really important", especially if you are getting married the next day."Axel rose. "You should tidy up the rest of the invitations. Donald, make sure you send them out, along with the accompanying emails."Claire ruffled through the invitations. "I didn't accidentally put one for Croatia in there, right?""Claire." Axel extended a hand towards her. "Walk with me for a second."She reluctantly took his outstretc
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Axel stared at Claire in wonder. "You stayed up for most of last worrying about my whereabouts, and now that I'm back safely, you find yourself something else to worry about?"Claire drew her lips into a pout. "I waited up for you because I already had that in mind! Then we couldn't reach you and I forgot what I was worrying about."Axel had to suppress his laughter. "Oh. I see. Well, I have not sent any invitations out yet."Claire sat up. "Really? The wedding is in two days!"Axel furrowed his brows. "Um, yeah?""How would the guests have time to ready their outfits?"Axel snorted. "If anyone cannot get a proper outfit for an occasion, even if it is thirty minutes away, that person would not be in my list. You know the circle I belong to, Claire. If I give them the invitation that morning, and tell them to dress a certain way, they'll show up at the wedding before you."Claire frowned. "That would not be very polite.""I am not polite, sweetheart. I thought you knew that."Claire bi
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Danielle gently shoved her forward. "Don't worry about that. At the rate at which you're eating, you'll probably not fit into the dress by weekend."Jenise snorted out a laugh. "I guess that means we will need to do the fitting of the dress on Friday night."The ladies giggled in amusement, and Claire glowered at them."That's not funny, guys!" She grabbed Coco's hand. "Come on, Coco, let's leave them to their impolite behavior."Her reaction only made them giggle more. Claire was not particularly upset. She felt pretty good that they were at least having fun. She could not begin to imagine what they had gone through when she had been in the state of coma. She had not even properly thanked them yet.Claire could see Donald from afar, through the glass doors. He was leaning on the limo, speaking into the phone and smiling widely. Occasionally, he would draw circles with his toes or scratch the back of his head, an indication that he was speaking to his new girlfriend. His relationship
