Chapter 5

Angel ended up claiming that she was engaged and about to be wedded to protect her father's company when the court threatened to hand over the company to her father's immediate younger brother, Mr Benjamin Williams. Mr Benjamin was in his early 40's, but he still looked like a teenager. No gray hair could be spotted on his head.

In essence, she was given two months deadline to be wedded.

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"Wow madam. I never knew I was so insignificant in your life that I didn't even know about you dating any man. I've never even seen you familiarizing with any man and I'm 24/7 around you. Not to talk of you getting engaged. When did all that even happen?" Grace continued with the endless questions and clamoring and she wasn't going to stop until she gets answers.

Grace has been working with Angel's family ever since she was just a 16years old. She was first employed as a cleaner, but when Mr William saw her zeal and enthusiasm in books and education, he decided to sponsor her education. She was very persistent, beautiful and intelligent. After she had graduated from the university, she was promoted to being an assistant manager in their company and she has maintained that position ever since. To Angel, Grace was like a sister and the most competent employee she had.

"Quit your whining. I just lied to buy myself some time. But now that's done. I need your help Grace." Angel pleaded.

"And why should I help you? And moreover, nothing like this was stated in my job description. You know very much that I don't need extra stress in my life." Grace whinned, thinking of a way to manipulate the situation in order to get a raise in her salary.

"Because if you don't help me I'll fire you. How's that?"

"Hahaha, that was just a joke right?" Grace laughed nervously.

"Hmmm."

"You're serious." Grace was infuriated. She smiled devilishly to herself when she imagined  pushing Angel into the pool.

"I think I have an idea."

"I know you always do. Now out with it." Angel paid full attention to the words about to leave Grace's mouth.

"Since you only have a short time left, and you can't possibly meet anyone now, added with your busy schedule..."

"Yes...and?..." Angel asked suspiciously. Grace had her in suspense.

"And... I think you should just base the whole thing as a contract."

"I'm not following."

"Contract a lover. You can pay the person to pretend to be your lover and do a fake wedding." Grace said with excitement of her idea.

"Ok, and when they're fully convinced with the marriage, then I can call it off whenever I really want to settle with someone else. Grace you're amazing!" Angel jumped in excitement.

"But wait, does that mean I have to go through series of interviews with different men like they do in movies?" Angel wore a frown on her face once she realized what she was actually playing at.

"Exactly!"

"No way. Why do I have to go through all that stress when I have you to do that for me."

"I think you should make the choice by yourself...bec..." Angel interrupted.

"Don't worry, I trust your judgement."

"That's a dead end, because I'm not doing it. And there's nothing you can do or say that'll change my mind."

"How about I raise your salary by 10 percent"

"20 percent." Grace argued.

"It's not negotiable. Take it or you leave it." Angel concluded.

"Fine." Grace groaned. "How does she do it. So annoying and corny. Arggh!! She drives me crazy." She thought to herself.

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After two days had passed, Grace had undergone series of interviews with different men, she finally met the perfect match. Edward Franklin, who shares almost the same interest as Angel. He was average in height, good looking young man of about 28years of age. He was educated and had a good business which he was the CEO.

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"Me lady." Eddie said bowing for Miss Angel once she entered the room.

"Ook... nice to meet you Mr..." She awaited for him to introduce himself.

"Oh... Edward. But you can call me Eddie."

"Pleasure to meet you. I'm Angelina, but you can call me Angel." She maintained her posture. Trying to act as formal as possible to keep her pride.

"Pleasure's all mine. A beautiful name for the most gorgeous lady in the room." He complimented.

"Well, you're not too bad yourself." She giggled. Unconsciously blushing.

"So... From your background info, it says that you've got all the money to take care of yourself and not to mention you're handling a business of your own, and possibly have any kind of woman of your choice, so why take up such a job?" She asked curiously. She admired the fact that he wasn't a total loser. And his looks, well let's just say it took her breath away.

"I'm just in it for the fun. I mean I love adventures and I can't wait to see how this is going to end. And who wouldn't,  to such an attractive sum of money. Am I right?" He said proudly, hoping for Angel to be pleased but only to meet a disappointed look on her face.

"That was a joke. I mean, you're right about me getting any kind of girl. But they're all after something, either it's the money or looks. And after seeing your pictures, I had to admit I was attracted, so then I asked myself... Why don't I give it a try." He said in a serious tone, but Angel could also hear the sadness in his voice.

"Ok. Grace will show you to your room. Get some rest now, we'll go over the contract later." She said in a formal tone, then left the room immediately.

"Just continue to compliment her and you two might just get along. Come on, this way." She said, directing him to the guest room.

Question time.

Even though Eddie was hired based on contract to be Miss Angel's lover, can he be able to steal her heart and be more to her than just a contracted lover?