Marriage With The Billionaire

Marriage With The Billionaire

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"Remember your place, Olivia, You're my wife in name only. Don't get too comfortable," Lucas growls, his voice firm and commanding. "What's your problem, Lucas? I was just trying to be nice," Olivia retorts, her eyes flashing with anger. "You should respect the terms we agreed on, remember whose contract this is, Olivia. You should stick to it," Lucas snaps back, his voice cold and intimidating In a world of wealth and power, Olivia will stop at nothing to secure her inheritance - even if it means bringing home a stranger as her husband. With her family's shocking news ringing in her ear - “ get married or give up the company '' Olivia crosses paths with Lucas, a charismatic and enigmatic billionaire with demons of his own. As they navigate their pretend marriage, their initial hatred and distrust slowly give way to a forbidden attraction that they are not prepared to confront. But just as they begin to open up, deceitful lies and secrets threatened to tear them apart. Can they overcome the trauma of their past and confront the truth about their present? Or will they become strangers who never met each other? Dive in to find out……

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Chapter 1- I have a Man

[Olivia]

“Olivia, we've heard enough of your empty promises, you have one month to decide if you'll settle down or hand the company back to your grandma,” my dad's voice was firm but I detected a hint of disappointment like he was tired of me giving silly excuses.

My eyes snapped open, my mind reeling with the possibility of what he just said, a month? To find a man? I felt like I was being cornered, trapped with no escape.

“Are they selling husbands now at the mall?” I thought to myself, my heart raced like a runaway train.

I knew I had to do something, but what? The clock was ticking and my future was hanging in the air in front of me.

I blurted out the first thing that came to my mind. “Fine, I have a man!” I declared, trying to sound more confident than I felt. “I wanted to keep it a secret till I put some things together before introducing him to the family.” I blurted out avoiding eye contact with my Dad

My grandmother's eyes widened in shock, her mouth agape. “You have a man? She repeated, disbelief etched on her face.

I nodded, my words tumbling out in a rush. “Yes, I do! But…he's…he's on a business trip right now. Once he's back I'll bring him home.” I added trying to sound convincing.

Inside, I was dying. How did I just blurt that out? I couldn't believe my own words, but I think it's the best option, I thought to myself, at least even if it didn't work out anytime soon I could always claim he was still on a business trip.

“Then be sure to bring him home once he's back, but if it's another trick of yours and you don't intend to get married anytime soon, you'll have to step down, and that's final.” My Dad thundered, his voice dripped with venom.

I rolled my eyes at him, frustration etched all over my face, I picked up my black Dior bag that had been lying freely on the couch, and adjusted my heel to sit perfectly on my legs. “I'll be leaving now, I have some things to do at the office,” I said to them as I stormed out, still bitterly annoyed by their sudden attitude.

And who said marriage has anything to do with managing a company? All my cousins who are married, I can see how well they've been doing in handling their businesses- by causing trouble from one end to the other, sometimes Grandma will talk to me to help them sort their messes, and if marriage is supposed to determine how good someone can handle a company, why am I then doing better than them?

I stepped out of the sitting room, standing in the middle of our mansion, I looked at the garage where my black Range Rover was parked, I did not have any work to attend to, I had just said so to them to leave their annoying presence, the fact that my dad was even on my grandmother's side was the most annoying part of it, shouldn't he be on my side as his only child? What's with all this marriage stuff?

I stood still contemplating what to do, my eyes still settled on the garage, contemplating if I should head to my apartment. I live two hours away from my family's house. I sighed heavily as I settled on going the other direction, opposite the garage, I headed to the garden. I needed the fresh air and the warmth of the beautiful flowers to clear my head a bit. This small garden is my favorite place to be whenever I come home. Where my worries melted away and my soul could breathe.

As I entered the garden, the soft rustle of leaves and sweet fragrance of flowers enveloped me in a sense of peace. The warm sunlight casts a gentle glow, highlighting the vibrant colors and delicate textures of the blooms. I felt a sense of calm wash over me, like a soothing balm for my troubled mind. It was my happy place.

I went by the swing and sat on it, feeling the gentle sway and creek of the wooden slats as I settled in. The familiar motion was comforting, like a warm embrace, I let out a deep sigh as I gazed out at the garden's beauty. The memory of the only person who could have understood me in this situation and stood by me came rushing back, death didn't let me enjoy the motherly love I needed before it decided to take my best friend, my companion a few years back.

The memory of the confession I just made a few moments ago inside the house came rushing back to me, my breath caught in my throat like a lump of fear. I knew that if I failed to show up with a man, I'd be on the verge of losing the one company I cherished so much.

I stared at the blue sky, wishing my mum was here with me. I longed for a shoulder to lean on.

A man on a business trip? Huh…, Liv, you sounded so stupid back there, I scolded myself.

I pulled out my phone to call the one person I knew who could be of help to me in this situation, even when I knew how stupidly she was going to make fun of me

But still, I needed to call her, I dialed her number and just on the first ring she picked up, I took a deep breath and relaxed my shoulders.

“Hey Joan, I think I just made the most stupid mistake of my life, I'm in a big mess,” I spoke gently to her on the phone, my voice barely audible

“Olivia, what's wrong? And why is your voice so low, what happened?” She asked concern edged in her voice.

“It's old Mrs Simpson, they are on it again, and they were too serious this time that I had to lie, I had to lie, Joan, I don't know what to do,” I said trying to sound cool but my voice was betraying me.

“Hey babe, don't do that, don't…, if you dare shed any tears, then I'm hanging up this call. Where are you?” she asked, her voice gentle and soothing.

“I'm still at my family's house, I'm just taking some fresh air in the garden, I don't know what to do at this point, Joan I don't, I'm so confused.” I sighed warily.

“But what exactly did you lie about, I have to understand better for us to come up with a plan, and I hope it's not so bad,” she snapped back

“That my man is on a business trip, how dumb of me, I don't know why my grandma and Dad won't let me be,” I frowned, my fist turning into a ball.

“Your man? Olivia, are you secretly in a relationship, because the last time I checked you're a dead-ass single lady,” she asked. I could swear she was already raising an eyebrow ready to bounce on me if I kept such a thing hidden from her.

“Oh, how I wish the invisible young man would just appear, Joan, don't tell me you don't fucking understand what I'm trying to say,” I said to her, frustration evident in my tone.

I stood up from the swing I had been sitting on and walked over to the small kettle sitting by the flower pot where a beautiful Geranium bloomed. I picked it up and started pouring on it, from the kettle, trying to calm myself down.

“No way!! No way!! Olivia, hold on…hold on, you lied to Grandma about having a man when you don't? Olivia, you must be joking, you know how Grandma detests lies, so what do you intend to do now? She asked,” If I knew what I wanted to do I don't think I would have called her on the phone.

“Do you think if I had a solution, I would be here pacing around the garden with a kettle in my hand, trying to water a flower when I'm not a gardener?” I need your help, Joan, I don't know how but you have to do something, we have to find a way I can't lose now” I said to her, feeling my heartbeat increasing every second.

“You should get over here this minute” What were you thinking? You could have just worked out if you didn't have anything to say?” She replied.

“On it baby girl,” I said to her, if there's one thing Joan is good at, it's having a solution to almost every problem, I call her my mastermind, I quickly dropped the kettle I was holding, and increased my pace, as I made way to the garage where my car was parked, I was in a hurry to get to her? No need to ask her where we would be meeting, because I knew our normal spot to hang out if we needed to discuss something very sensitive.

I opened my car door and made my way inside, dragging my seat belt with frustration. I ignited my engine and made my way onto the busy road of Los Angeles. I was a bit happy and curious, happy that I was meeting my mastermind, but curious about the plan she would come up with.

What could it be?

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Chapter 1- I have a Man
[Olivia]“Olivia, we've heard enough of your empty promises, you have one month to decide if you'll settle down or hand the company back to your grandma,” my dad's voice was firm but I detected a hint of disappointment like he was tired of me giving silly excuses.My eyes snapped open, my mind reeling with the possibility of what he just said, a month? To find a man? I felt like I was being cornered, trapped with no escape.“Are they selling husbands now at the mall?” I thought to myself, my heart raced like a runaway train.I knew I had to do something, but what? The clock was ticking and my future was hanging in the air in front of me.I blurted out the first thing that came to my mind. “Fine, I have a man!” I declared, trying to sound more confident than I felt. “I wanted to keep it a secret till I put some things together before introducing him to the family.” I blurted out avoiding eye contact with my DadMy grandmother's eyes widened in shock, her mouth agape. “You have a man? S
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CHAPTER 2 Meeting Mr stranger
As I drove through the busy road my mind was still reeling from the tense conversation with my grandma. I couldn't shake the feeling of panic that had settled in my chest ever since I blurted out the lie a few hours ago. I was eager to see Joan, I needed to know where this was heading.Lost in my thoughts, I failed to notice the red light ahead until it was too late, with a startled gasp I slammed on the break, but it was too late to avoid the collision.The screech of tires and crunch of metal filled the air as my car collided with another vehicle, the impact sent me snapping forward, and just then my forehead struck the steering wheel.I heard a car zooming off but I was too weak to raise my head. I wished for a miracle, was this how I was going to die? I couldn't help but feel the weight of pain in my head like my brain had been sliced up, my heart was pounding like I ran a marathon race. “God I can't die this way, I believe in miracles and I know you won't let me die,” I prayed si
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Chapter 3 Marry me
[Olivia]“I'm sorry this is happening this way, but I need a big favor from you.” I pleaded.He furrowed his brows in confusion, giving me a slight nod to go ahead.“Will you pretend to be my fiance for a little while longer? Just until I can figure out how to tell my family the truth?” I asked, my voice laced with desperation, even when I knew I wanted more than just a fiance from him right now.I watched as his expression turned from confusion to disbelief. “You've got to be kidding me,” he said, his brow furrowed in disbelief.“The lie back there wasn't enough? Now you want a stranger you just met and know nothing about to be your fiance? Seems I was too nice I think” he blurted out, a look of discomfort crossed his face.I took a deep breath and sat up on my couch, “I know it's stupid, of course, if some stranger walks up to me with such, I'll end up giving the person a dirty slap, but right now I'm in a huge mess and I don't know how to get out of it.”Lucas raised an eyebrow lea
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Chapter 4- Getting Married
[Olivia] As I stood at the mechanic garage my heart raced with anticipation. “I didn't know you were coming," I said softly “I tested you because I didn't quite get the location well,” I turned to address Lucas who just stepped out of his SUV, I wonder why someone who is as rich as him, looked so simple and drives normal cars unlike other rich people. It's been a week since the accident and I had just come to pick up my car. Lucas ignored my attempt to play it cool and fixed me with a concerned gaze. “How are you now? Any more pain?” He asked, his voice low and gentle. I smiled weakly, feeling a flutter in my chest. “I'm better now the pains are all gone, just a slight headache sometimes at night.” “Thank you,” I extended my hands to get my car key from the mechanic. “Did you get my message last night, I asked him.” My voice trembled like a leaf. My dad had invited us for dinner for the weekend, and I was just expecting him to refuse, but my eyes widened in shock when he respond
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Chapter 5 - New Home
[Olivia]It's been a chaotic week since the small parlor wedding that felt more like a joke. All my family was concerned about was to make sure we registered our marriage, which we had no option to doIt's my third day as a married woman. I was still at my apartment but I was finally moving to Lucas's house today. I've been hesitant about moving, it didn't feel real, we've drafted our contract specifically including every detail that is supposed to keep the marriage going for six months which was the time limit I agreed on.One of the strict rules in the contract was Making sure to stay out of each other's business, including a strict no romance relationship, Lucas had been adamant about it, his words still echoing in my mind“Do not expect us to be in any romantic relationship of such, just because we are going to be staying in the same home. Make sure not to drift away from any of the contract's rules.” I shook my head chuckling to myself, what was he thinking? I stood and watched
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Chapter 6 - Her sudden visit
[Lucas]I pulled in front of my mansion, I watched Olivia from my side eyes and noticed how her mouth widened at the sight of the estate we just drove into. I bet she would be more blown away when she finds out it's one of my estates.We stepped out of the car, and she gently followed behind me.My heart skipped a bit as I caught sight of her, Felicia, I stood frozen, the one woman who had my heart, the only woman that I could do anything for just to see her happy, but what does she do every time, she comes into my life whenever she's bored and leaves anytime, and what do I do, I stupidly accept her.I watched as she rolled her eyes at Olivia, I could feel the flash of jealousy in her eyes, she watched her for some time before focusing her attention on me.I loved It, I loved how she felt just now, that's all I wanted, that's all I fucking needed from her, to know if she will fucking get right back Into her senses, maybe when she sees I'm with another lady she would behave, she would
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Chapter 7 - Who is she
[Olivia]I stood at Lucas's closed doors, contemplating if I should go ahead and knock or not, the cook had come in earlier to call me and said our meal was ready, she complained she tried calling Lucas but he wasn't responding, so I wanted to let him know, I stood and knocked for minutes, for a moment my mind went wild, did anything happen to him? But as I pushed the door open, I took in the sight of him and the girl who was standing outside when we drove in, they were fully naked in each other's arms. My eyes widened in shock, I didn't know when a scream escaped my mouth.“Get the fuck out of here,” Lucas screamed his eyes locked on mine.I froze feeling like I'd been slapped, my legs felt weak, but I managed to put some strength in it and shut the door back. I stood just by the door, my back resting by the wall, still trying to make sense of what I just saw.“Felicia, get out!! ” he yelled again, I heard steady footsteps inside the room, and just in seconds, the door snapped open.
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Chapter 8 - I'm sorry but you have to leave.
[Lucas]“So who is she?” Felicia asked me, her Hazel eyes locked on mine I looked from Olivia to Felicia, I swallowed hard feeling like I had a huge lump in my throat. What is Felicia up to? Should I tell her the truth, My mind was a whole mess, but I will tell her exactly what she wants to hear.“Felicia, meet Olivia, My wife” I thundered and picked up my tablet trying to stand up from the chair when Felicia dragged me back.She clapped her hands together, and the sound of her laughter filled the room, “Is this some kind of prank or what Lucas, what wife? Who is your wife?” She asked, her face replaced with a serious gaze.“Felicia do I have to repeat myself I said Olivia here is my wife, what's funny, do I look like I was joking when I said that,” I looked at Olivia with my side eyes and noticed how her eyes were moving from me to Felicia.“You must be joking Lucas, what kind of trash is that? Do I look like a fool to you? Your wife? You were fucking moaning my name a few hours a
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Chapter 9 - Mother's death anniversary.
[Olivia]“Come in” I heard his husky commanding voice, I walked inside and I saw Lucas sitting at the edge of his bed, his eyes were very blurry and reddish like someone who just cried, that's impossible, or did he cry because of her?“What is it? His husky voice pulled me out of my thoughts, I didn't realize I'd been standing looking at his worried face.“Lucas…a…are you ok?”“Is that what you came in here to ask me?” He snapped.“Not really but you're not looking fine, Is everything alright?” I asked him,“Olivia if you have nothing to say please leave, you're crossing boundaries,” He thundered, his eyes blazing with fury.“Crossing what boundary? What is he even thinking, this guy is such a cold asshole,” I thought to myself?“What did you just say?” he asked, his eyes flashing with anger.Oh my…did I just think out loud, “Nothing I wasn't referring to you,” I defended.“Are you ready to say what you're here for or do you still want to stand there staring at me while playing with
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Chapter 10 - Prove that it's not fake
[Olivia]Did you not tell him what today was? Hope he's ok?” My dad asked I was happy that he was asking with a calm voice, and that would leave me with one option - to come up with a perfect lie“Oh, sweet sis, I had wanted to meet our lovely inlaw, I already missed your parlor wedding,” Mia smirked at me, looking more like a mockery.Speaking of the devil, I rolled my eyes at her, I bet she wasn't aware of who I was married to. If not, she wouldn't be able to sit there and spit out rubbish like the fool that she is. I turned over to my dad who was still looking at me and waiting for an answer.“Dad, he..he…”“Oh look who we have here,” my grandmother chimed in, her face lightened up as she focused on the doorway.I turned over to the doorway to see what had just lightened her mood, and here he was, Lucas.What was the need of him coming when everything was already over, I rolled my eyes at him, he was still a bit far so he surely didn't notice it. I held my cutleries which almost f
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