Married To The Conqueror

Married To The Conqueror

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Amelia seems to have it all - beauty, wealth, and a handsome boyfriend from an influential family. But her gilded life shatters when she learns her boyfriend Alexander has been cheating with her own stepsister. Devastated, things go from bad to worse when Amelia's parents announce they are marrying her off to Harrison, the son of a disgraced billionaire family, while giving control of the family company to her backstabbing stepsister. Amelia is distraught, feeling utterly betrayed by those closest to her. The only person she has left is Martha, the kind maid who is more of a mother to Amelia than her own ever was. But Martha falls gravely ill, leaving Amelia desperate to get the funds for her medical treatment. Forced to go through with the engagement for Martha's sake, Amelia steels herself to marry Harrison. Yet upon meeting Harrison, Amelia is surprised to find herself intrigued by this handsome, down-to-earth stranger. As they continue to connect, she realizes there may be more to him than just his family name and reputation. But Amelia remains wary, focused on securing her independence and caring for Martha. As the wedding looms closer, a whirlwind of shocking revelations and twists will turn Amelia's world upside down once more. Will she find an unexpected saving grace in her marriage to Harrison? Or will sinister secrets beneath the surface threaten to destroy her world yet again? Little did she know, she was going to get married to the conqueror, the one who had conquered everything.

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Amelia sat by the hospital bed, tears welling up in her eyes as she looked at Martha, her beloved maid who had been with the family for decades.Martha was like a second mother to Amelia, having cared for her since she was a little girl. Now in her mid fifties, Martha had been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, the treatment for which would cost a fortune. Amelia grasped Martha's frail hand in hers. "Don't you worry about a thing. We'll pay for whatever treatment you need, money is no object. You've been part of our family for so long, we'll make sure you get the absolute best care."Martha smiled weakly, gratitude shining in her eyes. "You're too kind, dear. But don't go spending all your money on an old woman like me. As long as I get to see your smiling face, I'll be at peace."Amelia shook her head firmly. "Nonsense. We're going to fight this, and you'll be back to bossing me around in no time." They both laughed softly at the long running joke about Martha's mothering....

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13 Chapters
Chapter 1
Amelia sat by the hospital bed, tears welling up in her eyes as she looked at Martha, her beloved maid who had been with the family for decades.Martha was like a second mother to Amelia, having cared for her since she was a little girl. Now in her mid fifties, Martha had been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, the treatment for which would cost a fortune. Amelia grasped Martha's frail hand in hers. "Don't you worry about a thing. We'll pay for whatever treatment you need, money is no object. You've been part of our family for so long, we'll make sure you get the absolute best care."Martha smiled weakly, gratitude shining in her eyes. "You're too kind, dear. But don't go spending all your money on an old woman like me. As long as I get to see your smiling face, I'll be at peace."Amelia shook her head firmly. "Nonsense. We're going to fight this, and you'll be back to bossing me around in no time." They both laughed softly at the long running joke about Martha's mothering.
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Chapter 2
Amelia left the hospital feeling a renewed sense of purpose after her talk with Martha. The wise woman's counsel had set her thinking clearly again. She would not run or make any rash moves. For now, Amelia would pretend to go along with her family's schemes, biding her time until the moment was right to break free on her own terms. Arriving back at the imposing Davidson estate, Amelia steeled herself before entering the house.She found her parents lounging in the study, doubtlessly congratulating themselves on their maneuvers to control her fate. Schooling her features into an expression of acquiescence, Amelia addressed them. "Mother, Father, I wish to apologize for my outburst earlier. It was foolish of me. I understand now that you only want what is best, and I will respect your arrangements."Her parents exchanged startled looks, clearly not having expected such ready agreement. Her father recovered quickly, giving a smug smile. "Well, I'm glad you've come to your senses
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Chapter 3
The morning sun filtered through the curtains as Amelia slowly awoke. Reaching for her phone, she was surprised to receive a call from an unknown number. Still drowsy, she answered with a hesitant "Hello?""Good morning," came a crisp, deep masculine voice on the other end. The unexpected sound jolted Amelia alert. "I'm sorry, who is this?" she asked."Harrison Caldwell," he replied. "We were meant to meet today."Amelia sat bolt upright, suddenly very conscious of the fact that she was still in bed talking to her supposed fiancé. "Oh, Mr. Caldwell, of course," she stammered. "I didn't realize it was you."Harrison chuckled. "No need to be so formal. Please, call me Harrison. I know this whole arrangement has been...unconventional. But I'd still like to meet you properly, if you're willing."Taken aback by his friendly yet assured tone, all Amelia could think to say was "You have a nice voice." As soon as the words left her mouth, she wanted to clap a hand over it in embarrassmen
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Chapter 4
The drive back to her family's imposing estate gave Amelia time to reflect on the surprising meeting with Harrison. She certainly had not expected him to be so down to earth and thoughtful. The way he spoke about changing perceptions of his family suggested hidden depths beneath his handsome exterior. Arriving home, she went straight to her room, wanting privacy to process it all. Sinking onto the plush duvet covering her bed, Amelia's mind kept returning to Harrison's warm smile, his intuitive blue eyes. She scolded herself - she barely knew him! Yet something about his calm, earnest demeanor had affected her more than she cared to admit.Certainly she had met no shortage of entitled, arrogant men vying for her affections. Handsome faces worshipping her, but never bothering to truly know her. Harrison seemed different - his interest felt genuine, without cloying sycophancy or ulterior motive. But she reminded herself it was only a first meeting; wise to be cautious until she
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Chapter 5
The morning sun filtered through the curtains as Amelia awoke to her phone chiming with an incoming text. Still bleary eyed, she reached for it and saw a message from Harrison that said simply, "Good morning, I hope you slept well." Despite herself, a little smile turned up the corners of her mouth. She texted back, "Good morning to you too. I did sleep quite well, thanks." After getting ready for the day, her phone rang. Seeing it was Harrison, she felt a now familiar flutter of nerves. "Hello Harrison," she greeted him."Good morning again," he replied, sounding cheerful. "How does meeting for coffee this morning sound?""That would be nice," Amelia said. "Why don't we go to the cafe from yesterday? I quite enjoyed it there.""Excellent idea," Harrison agreed readily. "Shall we say 10 am?" They finalized the plans and Amelia couldn't deny she felt lighthearted at the prospect of seeing him again. Though hesitant to open up too quickly, she was drawn to continue their engagin
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Chapter 6
The callous cruelty of her words mixed with their undeniable truth left Amelia reeling. This was her own family, yet she had never felt so rejected and alone. Her knees buckled and she sank down onto the polished stair, gasping back sobs as tears blurred her vision. She had tried to be resilient, but the pain welled up to choke her. Hands covering her face, Amelia wept in utter despair.Amelia's resentment towards Isabella went deeper than just the Alexander situation. The roots of their animosity could be traced back to childhood. Isabella had come to live with them when they were both very young girls, after the death of their father's estranged cousin. With no other family to take her in, their father agreed to raise Isabella as his own. On the surface they lived as sisters, but in truth Isabella had always been more rival than sibling to Amelia. She was fiercely jealous of Amelia's status as the true heiress, while she was just a charity case. Their father's wealth and pre
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Chapter 7
The morning sun streamed in through the curtains as Amelia slowly awoke, stretching and checking her phone. She was greeted by a text from Harrison: "Good morning! I hope you have a wonderful day today." His simple thoughtfulness made her smile.Despite the wounds of betrayal still feeling raw, Amelia felt a new sense of hope after connecting with Harrison's warmth. She resolved not to let the darkness consume her fully. Swinging her legs off the luxurious bed, she decided to treat herself to a day out.After a quick breakfast, Amelia drove her sleek black sedan downtown to the grand Canyon Creek Mall. The towering glass atrium gleamed in the sunlight, beckoning her inside the sprawling shopping mecca. She pulled into the underground parking garage, her heels clicking on the polished concrete floors.The cavernous garage was oddly empty of other cars or people. An inexplicable chill went down Amelia's spine in the shadows. Shaking it off as just her imagination, she walked bris
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Chapter 8
Opening up more, she described her family's callousness. "Everything changed so quickly - Alexander's betrayal, Isabella taking over as heir. My parents used to dote on me, or so I believed.""Now they treat me as an inconvenience." Harrison shook his head. "I don't understand how they could be so cold. You clearly have a brilliant mind for business.""Their loss will be my gain." He smiled at her. "Who knows - maybe we'll launch an enterprise that leaves your family's in the dust." Amelia had to laugh at the bold proclamation. She appreciated Harrison envisioning a future where her talents could shine."You may come to regret saying that when I propose crazy ventures," she joked. They bantered playfully about potential ideas, from novelty pet products to gourmet food trucks. For the first time since her world imploded, Amelia felt a spark of excitement about what lay ahead."In all seriousness, I admire your entrepreneurial spirit," Harrison said sincerely. "I want you to kno
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Chapter 9
That night, after Amelia's encounter with Harrison at the mall, she arrived back at the imposing Davidson family estate as dusk settled over the manicured grounds. Inside, the cavernous mansion was silent, only her footsteps echoing on the polished marble floors. She was relieved to find her family absent from the halls and sitting rooms, wanting solitude after the emotional rollercoaster of the last few days.Once in her suite, Amelia changed into a comfortable silk nightgown and sat at the antique vanity to brush out her long hair. She still felt unsettled from the odd sense of being watched at the mall earlier. Pushing the uneasy feelings aside, she took out her phone to text Harrison, letting him know she was home safe, as he had requested. Soon his reply came through: "Glad to hear it. Sleep well, Amelia."She wrote back goodnight and climbed into the plush king bed, switching off the bedside lamp. Silvery moonlight filtered in through the tall windows overlooking the garde
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Chapter 10
The week following her unsettling dream passed slowly for Amelia. She fell into a new routine, the haze of her previous life receding day by day. Though the path forward remained unclear, encouraging calls from Harrison gave her the will to keep placing one foot in front of the other.He gently pushed her to focus on goals only she could define, not what others demanded. With his support, Amelia made tentative steps toward the independence long denied her. She reconnected with college friends now working in business and technology. Their insight proved invaluable as she asked probing questions about starting and running a company.Amelia knew with the Caldwell name behind her, doors would open once she gained financial freedom. For now, she soaked up everything she could, playing the role of the eager newlywed.At the mansion, she treaded carefully around her family, revealing little of her burgeoning plans. There was no need to rouse their suspicions before she escaped their c
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