Emery's POV
"Sicko… Hey! Wake up, sicko…"
Who the hell is that?
I slowly opened my eyes and caressed my forehead. My head kinda hurts and the person shaking me isn't helping. Goddamn it! It's making me dizzy.
"Finally awake, sicko?"
I glared at Terrence Harrison-Gray, who was standing between me and the open door of the car.
"Will you stop calling me that? Weirdo."
He just scoffed and turned his back. I grabbed my bag and got out of the car. I was shocked when I saw the huge mansion in front of us. My family is rich and our house is huge but the house in front of me is twice larger than our house.
This is where he lives? Just who the hell is he? Who the hell did I marry?
"I believe the family of Craig is also rich, but why are you salivating?"
I wiped my mouth and glared at Terrence Gray when I realized he was just teasing me. I found him smirking like a complete weirdo while looking at my face.
"Shut up!"
He just smirked again and started walking towards the entry. I followed him while having a hard time walking because of my heavy wedding gown. Why did I even choose this gown?
"Ah!" I screamed when Terrence Gray suddenly lifted me from the ground.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and looked at him sharply. "What are you doing?"
"If this isn't obvious, I'm carrying you because you're walking like a freaking turtle."
I hissed. "That's because the wedding gown is heavy."
"Whatever!" He sarcastically rolled his eyes and continued walking. He put me on the couch when we reached the living area and I noticed a woman, obviously younger than me, looking at us from the staircase.
"How sweet!"
Terrence Gray groaned. "Shut up! You better tell me where Anne is, Tiffany."
"Why are you asking me about her? You're the fiance."
"You were the last person to see her this morning, Tiffany. Tell me where my fiancee is and don't you dare lie to me!"
I just sighed and roamed my eyes around. This house is really huge and elegant. I wonder what Terrence Harrison-Gray's occupation is. From his looks, I assume he's a businessman. If my hunch is right, then I must've heard his last name in the company or on the news.
"Why are you lashing out at me? I did not do anything, Terrence."
"Yes, you did! You probably said something to her!"
"Even if I said something to her, if she really wants to marry you, she shouldn't have run away on your wedding day! And aren't you happy? You got a substitute bride there."
My forehead creased as I looked at the young lady. She's looking at me as if checking me out.
I shot an eyebrow up and looked at her blankly. I don't care if she's related to Terrence Gray, I'm a bitch to a bitch.
The young lady rolled her eyes and turned her back.
"TIFFANY, COME BACK HERE!"
I covered my ears and looked at Terrence Gray when he shouted so loud. His face and neck were red and his blue eyes were blazing. He looked extremely angry but the young lady just went upstairs, completely ignoring him. What a brat!
"You might want to lend me some clothes and send me to my room," I said looking at my accidental groom.
He looked at me with an angry face. He's scary but strangely, I'm not scared at all.
"Sleep with that dress. I'll ask my assistant to buy you a dress tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" My forehead creased. "You don't mean I have to sleep with the same underwear, right?"
"What does it sound like to you? Why? Do you wanna wear mine instead?"
I gritted my teeth. "Nevermind! Perverted weirdo."
"Follow me," He rudely said and walked upstairs.
I had to run to catch up with him or I'd get lost in this huge mansion. We walked along the long hallway before he stopped in front of a room two rooms from the balcony.
He opened the door and looked at me as he pushed his hands inside the pocket of his pants. ‘This is your room. Just stay here and don't roam around. I'm leaving for a while so make sure you're still here when I come back or your company will suffer."
He was about to leave when I grabbed the sleeve of his suit. "Wait…"
When he looked at me, I looked him in the eyes with desperation. "You're really gonna help me, right?"
"I'm not the kind to lie about something so serious. Just obey me and I'll make sure you'll get what you want."
For some reason, I felt assured by his answer but I don't like his tone. I don't want anyone ordering me around, but for my mother's company, I will endure this. I did worse than this—having an agreement with an old perverted man who promised to give me money to save my mom's company. Staying with a weird man is nothing compared to that.
Nodding, I let go of his sleeve. "Thanks."
He just clenched his jaws, still pissed.
I swallowed hard as I watched him walk away. When he disappeared from my sight, I immediately shut the door and dropped my body on the bed.
I took my phone out and searched for his name on the web.
"Terrence….Harrison…Gray…" I mumbled as I typed his name, curious about his identity. I feel like he's a powerful and influential man.
Let's see…
I gasped and immediately sat on the bed with a shocked expression plastered on my face when information about him popped up on the screen.
‘Terrence H. Gray, 29. Born on February 2, 1995. Single. President of Empire Gray…'
My jaws literally dropped because of the information I gathered. I married the wrong guy but this guy could help me. He's even wealthier than Mr. Jones and my own family. He's a freaking billionaire.
I cupped my mouth and stared at the screen of my phone. "Good heavens!"
Is this a blessing in disguise?
Terrence's POVI was staring at the paper Dan gave me while sitting in the driver's seat of my car. I went to Anne's condo but she wasn't there. I even called her friends and anyone I know who might know her whereabouts but I still couldn't find her.The fact that she disappeared on our very wedding day is making me so fcking frustrated and worried. If she was abducted, her abductor should've called by now but none."Emery Craig," I whispered the name of the woman I married today.I got a substitute bride just like what Tiffany said but I'm not happy about it. Why did Anne leave me like that? If there's a problem, she can just tell me. I'm willing to listen to everything she's going to say. She's my fiance. If she's not ready to marry me, she could just tell me.Someone knocked on the window of my car. I rolled it down after seeing Dan outside."Sir, I already talked to the manager of the bank. You just have to meet him tomorrow with the debtor and settle."I nodded. "Thanks, Dan. You
Emery's POVI had no choice but to agree to Terrence's terms. To save my mom's company, we'll keep our fake marriage for a year.After completing the contract, we were now at the bank paying for what my stupid half-brother had loaned.Ten million dollars, even if for Mr. Jones, it was a huge amount and he could only pay in installments. But Terrence paid it off without blinking an eye."Thank you, Mr. Gray. I apologize on behalf of my colleagues for threatening your wife." The manager of the bank who actually threatened me bowed his head at Terrence apologizing. His two-sided face really disgusted me.Terrence didn't bother to glance at the manager and took me out of the building."Thank you," I said after we got in his car again.Terrence silently handed me the legal documents containing the ownership of the company. It's still under Ethan, my stepbrother's name, but I will make sure to get it back. I will not let him ruin the company that belongs to my mom."I've done my part, and d
Emery's POV"Do I really have to be here to convince them that you're actually married to me?" I asked as I watched the people coming in and out of the tall building of Empire Gray. This is really happening. I'm really married—not actually married, but fakely married to the wealthiest man in the country. I still can't believe this.Terrence looked at me lazily and grimaced. "It's not like you'll tell each and every one of them that you're married to me. You just have to act sweet, baby.""Baby?"He shot an eyebrow up. "You don't like that? How ‘bout love? Babe? Honey? Sweetie—""Wait…" I lifted my arm and laughed without humor. "You're not serious with that, right?"He crossed his arms. "Look me in the eye and tell me I'm joking."I gasped and gritted my teeth. "Terrence, I'm not gonna call you using those…cheesy and stupid…endearment!""I'm not forcing you but if they notice something that they shouldn't…say goodbye to your company."I glared at him. "Are you threatening me?"The cor
Emery's POVI couldn't stand losing, so I leaned closer to him and met his playful blue eyes. "Is that kiss…a monkey kiss?"His forehead creased but before he could rebut, I pushed him and stepped out of the elevator. I smiled at the female employee who was staring at me with a shocked face."Alice, inform all the departments and the board. I'm gonna introduce my wife to everyone." Terrence stepped out of the elevator arrogantly as he fixed his coat.The woman in front of us panicked again and quickly picked up the documents she dropped. I picked one and slowly handed it to her. She was looking at me in awe and I don't know if I should be proud or get offended. I don't even know why she's looking at me like that."Y-Yes, Mr. Gray."My forehead creased as I watched the woman turn her back and walk fast but awkwardly. I turned to Terrence and scoffed at him. "Look what you did."He frowned. "What? Is it my fault that we look like we're about to fck when she sees us."I laughed without h
Emery's POVGeorgina put her glass on the table after drinking her shot and looked at me. "So, tell me what really happened. How did you end up marrying the great Terrence Gray."I shook my head. "You sound like you're worshiping him."She lifted her arms. "Girl! That's Terrence Gray, the hottest bachelor. Just tell me. Come on…"I took a deep breath and drank my shot before I looked at her again. Georgina's lips parted as she covered her mouth. "Oh no! Don't tell me this was your pretentious stepmom's doing again."I shook my head and crossed my legs. "Not the stepmother. The stepbrother."She frowned as if disgusted. "That gambling addict asshole? What did he do this time? Gosh! I might cut his dick off and feed it to him. I really hate your family!"I smirked at her and sighed again before I dropped my gaze on the glass in my hand. "I'm too tired to tell you everything. But to make the story short, I gambled.""You gambled? With Terrence Gray?""He was a collateral damage. I just m
Emery's POVI slowly opened my eyes and caressed my aching head. Argh! I didn't drink too much last night but I got drunk. Thankfully, not too drunk to forget whatever happened last night. We ride in my car when I say we, me and Terrence. He really left his car last night and even pretended to be so dead drunk that I had to help him get to my car.I got off the bed and opened the window of my room. This room is cozy and really comfortable. I'm actually more comfortable here than in my dad's house. Here I feel free while in my dad's house, I feel like my responsibilities are imprisoning me.Two knocks interrupted my thoughts, followed by a soft female voice. "Miss Emery? Sir Terrence is waiting for you at the dining table."Shaking my head, I opened the door and looked at the maid. "I just woke up. Tell him to wait for half an hour."She looked very embarrassed by my answer but I didn't pay attention. I closed the door again and went straight to the bathroom. It actually took me half a
Emery's POVI took my sunglasses off as soon as I got out of the car. A smile crept on my lips as I saw the fascinating view of the place I chose for our honeymoon. Amalfi Coast is the perfect choice, I'd say. Even if I have to spend a week in this place with my talkative and perverted fake husband, at least I can enjoy the place."Let's go to the hotel first," Terrence said after paying for the taxi.I nodded and was about to grab my luggage when he got it first and looked at me. "Just lead the way."We entered the hotel and I just sat on the couch while Terrence walked towards the front desk to get a room. I crossed my legs while roaming my eyes around but when my eyes landed on the front desk, I slightly moved my sunglasses down to watch the annoying scene before my eyes.The front desk staff was smiling lewdly while talking to Terrence. She's purposely showing her cleavage and she looks like she's about to cum. What a slut!I heard someone giggling and when I looked at the couch o
Emery's POVI woke up alone in bed. I roamed my eyes around as I sat on the bed. Terrence isn't here anymore. Where did he go? Before I fell asleep, he told me that we'd go to the sea together. That bastard!I looked around the suite but he's really not here. I frowned and decided to shower and change into my swimsuit. I put my sunblock on before putting a cover on my body. I even grabbed my sunglasses since it was just 2 PM.On the way to the beach, I can feel eyes on me. I just kept walking, ignoring men whose eyes were ogling at me as if it was their first time seeing a woman.I hissed and just decided to eat at the floating restaurant. I'm hungry and I won't wait for Terrence. That asshole left first and he's not even my responsibility.I was using my hands while eating seafood. I rented a floating restaurant for couples—not that I'm expecting Terrence to come in the middle of my meal but because it's more convenient.While eating, I was watching the people on the beach when I sud