"How long is the deadline?" Ella asked shivering.
"From now until tomorrow morning but you should have the money as soon as possible."
In such a short time, where did she make thirty thousand dollars? She was recently fired by Mr.'s wife. John, so she couldn't get a salary.
The female doctor looked at Ella's expression, she showed sympathy. "I'm sorry I can't help you. You can borrow money from a friend or a bank."
Ella nodded to the female doctor and walked out of the hospital campus, sitting down on a stone bench, thinking.
Loan?
Ella doesn't have many friends. Most of them are social network friends, she doesn't have a trusted friend who can lend her money.
Wait, Ella suddenly remembered she had a best friend named Suzy. But Suzy's family is not well off. She also has to work hard to earn money. She doesn't have enough money to lend Ella.
As for the bank, they will ask what Ella does. If she says she's quit her job and is unemployed, will the bank give her a loan?
Ella feels tired. She couldn't think of any way to solve the problem at hand. Her father's life is in her hands. What is she supposed to do?
Suddenly, a man's voice rang in Ella's ear. "I can help you."
Ella was startled, turning to look at the man in the hospital uniform from earlier. Since when is he sitting here? She frowned, staring at the man. He is so handsome. The lines on his face were strangely perfect. If he wasn't dressed in a hospital gown, Ella thought he might be an executive or some billionaire among the nobility.
"I'll give you a million dollars to pay for your father's surgery." The man said, not sounding joking.
What? A million dollars? Ella didn't mishear, did she? If she didn't mishear, he was joking.
"Why? I don't know you." Ella scowled. It was clear that she had never met this man in her life. There's no reason for him to give her a million dollars. This is not a small amount.
Could it be... he's crazy?
The man continued. "Yes. We don't know each other, but we need each other." His words were unclear, causing Ella to misunderstand.
Oh my god, what is he saying? Ella shivered in fear. Is he trying to flirt with her? Why does she always meet perverts everywhere she goes?
Ella stood up and was about to leave when a hand grabbed her. She panicked, talking nonstop. "Let go. You lustful. You pervert. You're grouchy. If you don't let go, I'll scream."
What? Metamorphosis? Sam So? The man gasped, in disbelief. Ella's imagination is so rich. He had just grabbed her wrist, he hadn't even done anything yet. Yet she said he was the one who molested her.
Seeing many people looking in their direction, he let go of Ella's hand and spoke immediately for fear of her running away.
"Hey girl, can you calm down and listen to me?"
Ella saw the serious look on the man's face, she calmed down and sat down in her chair, waiting to hear what he had to say.
"You need money and I need a wife. Let's cooperate." The man's voice was calm.
Ella was amazed. It was the first time she heard such words. If he's not a pervert, he's definitely a... mental patient. Oh no, he's crazy.
Ella leaves.
The man's voice echoed behind Ella causing her feet to slow down.
"Think again. Don't you want to save your father?"
Ella turned her head and asked. "How can I believe you?"
Before he could speak, another man approached. This person wore a polite gray suit, his face was a little younger than his.
The man in the gray suit gave him a fancy suit and said. "General manager, your clothes are already dry."
General manager? Ella opened her mouth in surprise. She stared blankly at him. Not a madman, not a pervert, but a general manager.
"Please wait a moment." He said and went to the bathroom.
Ella waited in the chair with the man in the gray suit. she asked. "Is that person really the general manager?"
The man in the gray suit was stunned for a moment before realizing who Ella was referring to. He nodded. "Yes. He is the general manager of D&A company. Today he went to the hospital to visit a friend, unfortunately, a boy spilled food on him. I told him to throw the clothes but he didn't agree. He really liked this suit, so he told me to wash it thoroughly. While I asked the staff to wash it, he only temporarily wore the patient's clothes in the hospital."
Therefore, it is. Ella understood. She wrongly blamed him.
The man came out of the toilet. He's even more handsome in his elegant suit.
Ella shook her head, dispelling the thoughts in her mind. 'How can you look at him with lustful eyes? You're just as greedy as he is.'
Ella felt ashamed of what happened, she lowered her head.
"You don't believe me, do you? You thought I was a psycho just now?" The man seemed to see through Ella's thoughts.
Embarrassed, she dared not raise her head.
"What I say is true. I'm David Anthony. This is my business card." The man hands Ella a business card.
She took it and asked. "Why do you want to help me?"
David said. "Actually, my parents and grandfather urged me to get married, but I'm very busy and just want to focus on my career. My mother said that if I don't have a girlfriend or don't get married, she will decide on her future wife for herself. me and will force me to marry someone I don't love. That's why I asked you to pretend to be my wife. We will sign a marriage contract for three years. After three years, you will be free."
Ella listened silently and then she wondered. "So after three years, your mother asked, what would you answer?"
"I would say that we are not compatible so we should divorce. In those three years, maybe I will find my true love so you don't have to worry about that." David shrugged.
"But why me and not someone else?" Ella tilted her head slightly.
"You're having a hard time with money, aren't you? Just now I heard the doctor say you need money to pay for your father's surgery. If I help you unconditionally, you won't agree. So I came up with this idea." David spoke again, explaining in detail to Ella.
"That's called cheating. How can I work with you to deceive your family?" Ella turned and got ready to leave.
David said hastily. "We work for each other's sake. You need money, I need someone to introduce to my family. Both parties are happy, why is it a lie? This specialty is only the three of us know. Me, you and Key - my assistant."
The man in the gray vest is David's assistant - Key.
Seeing Ella hesitate, David continued. "If you keep thinking about it, I'm afraid your father's life will not last.""But... we're going to sleep together? And... you know... how could I... I haven't even held hands..." Ella stammered. Her face turned red when she thought about it.David understood what Ella meant, he reassured him. "Don't worry. We won't overdo it. But we need to be a little bit intimate in public after that, you can do whatever you want as long as you don't let the reporters see. about sleeping together, we're in the same room but we'll sleep in two different places. I promise I won't do anything to you."Ella was relieved to hear David say the last sentence. And then..."But if you want, I'm ready." David grinned."You dare?" Ella rolled her eyes at David."I was just joking. So you agree?" David asked firmly.Ella hesitated for a moment. Apart from David's scheme, she couldn't think of a better way. Just acting a fake husband and wife play, no loss, no one harms a
A few minutes later, the car stopped in front of a large mansion. The entrance is cobblestone. Colorful flowers surround the walls. While David pulled the car into the garage, Ella stood watching the mansion. She had never seen a house as beautiful as David's. To the right is the swimming pool. On the left is a long road, planted with many trees. A feeling of suspense welled up in her heart. After a while, they asked, and she knew how to answer.David stepped forward and grabbed Ella's hand, startling her. "Hey, friend. How dare you?" She was angry, she said."You forget we're acting as husband and wife. It's normal for a husband to hold his wife's hand."Ella reluctantly rested her hand in David's large palm. Her face seemed stiff.David raised his voice. "You should be relaxed, natural, comfortable. Your expression will make people suspicious."Hearing his explanation, Ella took a deep breath, changing her expression. She smiled lovingly at David. Then the two of them entered the co
Looking at David's stern face, Ella believed he was telling the truth. A man who does not casually go to bed with anyone does not have sex unless he is married. Ella thought that if any girl became David's wife, she would be very lucky."Tomorrow I'll drive you to the hospital so you can visit your father, then go home to get some clothes. I'll ask Key to deliver your luggage to my house." Wherever David said, Ella nodded. Suddenly remembering something, she asked. "What about you telling me that I'm an employee in your company. You lied like that, what should I do?"David calmly said. "Make the lie true. I need a secretary, please be my secretary.""Really? Will I get a job?""I don't say two words."Ella changed the subject. "Your mother is a bit difficult, she doesn't seem to like me. But Rika is very cute.""Be patient. After a while, she will accept you, as long as you do everything you can." David looked at her with a serious face."I can walk around the house freely, okay?" El
Ella opened the door of Mr. Stephen and gently entered. Still, the sound of her footsteps woke him up."Ella, you're here." Mr. Stephen said, sitting up."Dad, how are you?" Ella walked over and sat on the edge of the bed."I'm fine. I'm sorry to make you worry.""Dad don't say that, taking care of you is my duty."“I am your burden, right?” Mr. Stephen patted Ella's hand, his voice a little sad."No. I am lucky to be your daughter.”Ella's phone rang. She took out her phone and looked at it softly. "I'm out on the phone for a while, I'll be back soon." She said and walked out of the room."Wazzup? We just said goodbye for a few minutes.” Ella said politely. Although she is not the daughter of a noble family, she was raised from a young age to be polite when talking to others."I just wanted to say if you need anything, just tell me, I'm here to help." David said, he just arrived at the company."Thank. But the money you gave me was enough for me to take care of everything.” Ella said
David didn't care about the eyes around him, he took Ella's hand and led him to a quiet, luxury room. Ella was overwhelmed when she saw the menu. The food is very expensive, even more, expensive than the salary she gets for a month.Looking at her expression, David understood what she was worried about. He lowered his voice. "Never mind the price. I'll be the one to pay."Ella chooses the cheapest item on the menu. Wait for the waiter to leave, she said. "This is not a matter of who pays, but a matter of savings. Just a breakfast for a few hundred thousand, I feel a bit wasteful. Next time I will take you to a popular restaurant with reasonable prices. The quality is not inferior to the dishes in the restaurant." "You intrigued me. I'd love to know where that is." David smiled as he spoke."I will lead you to the future." Ella said.The waiters bring the food. They ate and talked.After eating, they went to the company. Today is Ella's first day working at D&A corporation. She could
"Hi, nice to meet you." Ella tries to act like a friendly person. She doesn't have many friends except for Suzy, she lives a closed life so she communicates badly while talking."Ella, how did you meet my brother?" Rika asked, blinking excitedly."We ran into each other in the hospital. After that, we kept in touch until we decided to get married later." This is true, Ella didn't lie.Rika was dumbfounded when she heard what Ella said. The story of Ella and David's meeting was too bland. How did they decide to get married when there was no romance between them?"It's strange. My brother is dry and rigid, what is attractive about him? Handsome or rich?" Rika asked and looked at Ella's reaction."He's very good, knows how to help others." Ella said what she had in mind. Even though the two of them are just contracted husband and wife, she is still grateful to David for saving her father. This is a partnership where both sides benefit. Even though he's in the same room, he doesn't touch
The next morning, Ella woke up to a bright ray of sunlight from the balcony shining into her eyes.She turned her head to look to the left, the pillow was empty. She suddenly remembered that today was Sunday, the staff was off, but David had an important client meeting so he went to work early in the morning.Ella got out of bed and went to the bathroom. Naughty in the water, she brought her hand to her lips. David's kiss was still lingering around her lips.After showering, Ella sat on the bed texting David. 'Today is off, what should I do?'After a while, the phone screen lit up. David sent a reply message. 'Please do what you want.'She replied immediately. “Okay.”She picked up her bag and walked out of the room. She had just left, Sophie opened the door and removed the camera, and went to Mrs. Emma. She opened it and with Mrs. Emma pinched her head to watch.After watching the video, Mrs. Emma and Sophie looked at each other.“They actually slept together. That means they truly l
Ella to the largest luxury shopping center in the city. She walked around the mall. Her eyes blinked when she saw a price list at a clothing stall. Most of the items here cost more than five hundred dollars. She looked regretfully. She's not a fancy dress girl, so she just buys some cheap clothes. She just wears what she can afford and is comfortable with. Style doesn't matter to her. She did not forget to buy apple pie for Mr. Harry.At checkout, Ella had no change. She struggled to find change in her wallet. The people behind her urging her on made her even more confused.Suddenly, a hand landed on the counter at the cashier with a change of bills accompanied by a voice. "I pay for her."Ella turned her head to look. The one who helps her is Raymond.Leaving the counter, Ella said in an appreciative voice. "Thank you. It's too embarrassing to let you help me.""Nothing. We're colleagues after all." Raymond said with a smile on his lips."Yes."A reporter saw them and took a picture
The next morning, Ella prepared breakfast and went out, and Zelda was washed and cleaned. When Ella went out, Zelda woke up, but then she went back to sleep. David sat leisurely reading the document. Suddenly, Zelda woke up, flipped over, and leaned out of the crib. David turned to look, reached out to pick her up from the crib, he set his baby down on the carpet, and dumped the toys around her. He says. "Just play." then back to work. Zelda is very obedient, quietly sitting and playing. She rolled left and right and flipped all over. Playing for a while, Zelda felt lonely, she crawled to David's feet, grabbed his pants, she raised her big eyes to look at her father who was concentrating on work. David understood, Zelda was trying to call him, and suddenly David got interested, he smiled and looked down. His face showed amusement, he knew Zelda wanted milk. So he put her to bed, went to the kitchen to get a bottle of milk that Ella had prepared, and put it in the cupboard. Seeing
A cool summer, in the warm, peaceful house of the husband and wife David and Ella have just welcomed a new member named Zelda.Back to the past.At the company.David was busy with documents that needed his approval when suddenly his phone rang.He opened the phone, it was his mother calling.“David, Ella suddenly had a stomach ache and fainted, she is in the emergency room. You want to go to the hospital.”David hung up the call, forgot to put on his jacket, put his phone in his pocket, and ran to the hospital.Because his wife is about to give birth, so he is very excited.From the office, he rushes to the elevator, and waits for the elevator for less than fifteen seconds, he feels impatient, occasionally looking at the watch in his right hand.Right now, whatever, he doesn't care. The only thing he thinks about is his wife's safety.Arriving in the parking lot, he got into the driver's seat, not even having time to buckle his seat belt. He's at a very fast pace.At the intersection
"No, it's just that in the morning, he called me, wanting us to go to the airport tomorrow to see him off. Raymon is afraid that he won't have much time to visit us later, so he wants to see us. meet us before we go.” Afraid that David would disagree, she sat up and shook his arm, "Let's go see him off, okay?"David's brow furrowed, he didn't feel happy when Ella mentioned another man when it was just the two of them. Ella knew he was about to get jealous again, so she said. "Anyway, you and Raymond are friends, I've been your wife, he's changed his personality."David sighed, his head resting on Ella's small shoulder. "Okay, let's go together."Receiving David's answer, she immediately changed her attitude, from sad to giggle, and put her arms around his neck and even kissed David on the cheek.He sat quietly enjoying her treatment, although he went to meet his opponent but was coaxed by his beloved wife like this, he also felt worthy.Suddenly her lower abdomen felt uncomfortable, h
"Stop teasing me. Our mother is here. I asked her if she could come with us, okay? And she said yes." Finished talking, he opened the car door and helped her sit inside, then he turned to Mrs. Emma. "Mom, you take care of my wife." Mrs. Emma looked at him and nodded with a smile. After confirming she was in a safe seat, David rounded the driver's seat. Half an hour later, the car stopped at a rather large hospital in the city of X. David gently hugged Ella's waist along with her, and Mrs. Emma stepped inside. Ella followed the nurse's instructions into the room, with David in the back. His eyes were fixed on the screen that was gradually showing a fetus that had formed. The doctor moved the instrument over her abdomen and spoke to Ella. "The baby is developing very well, your family remembers to be careful in these months of pregnancy, especially since you and your husband should not have sex to avoid affecting the baby." Ella's face flushed, she peeked at David but, she caught s
David looked at his wife in surprise, Mr. Roy coughed. "The name of the baby does not have to be chosen from the names on this paper, you can choose whatever you want, I have no idea."David looked at the names on the paper and smiled. Ella's finger pointed to a name on the paper, speaking to David. “Use this name, okay?”David nodded. "So, if it's a boy, it's called Elias, if it's a girl, it's called Zelda."Mr. Roy heard that, somewhat smugly, and his face immediately smiled.Since Ella is pregnant, there is no married life, at night, David has to sleep separately, and he is afraid to touch the baby in Ella's belly. One day, David took her to a maternity checkup, and he asked the doctor directly. “When can we sleep in the same room?”Ella just listened, her face was red, and she lowered her head not daring to look at the doctor, the doctor tried not to laugh, and glanced at the couple. "Now is the time to settle down, can sleep together, but still should be restrained, not too inten
Ella couldn't help but laugh. "Don't brag, I haven't given birth yet, my belly isn't big yet. This is just a sign of pregnancy."David took a few deep breaths, then he regained consciousness, his hand gently rubbing her stomach, speaking in surprise. "Here, have our children?"Ella nodded gently, she took her hand and placed it on his. “Yes, you are going to be a father.”David held her in his arms again, gently, like holding a precious object, he couldn't imagine how happy he was right now, he was so happy that he wondered if he whether they were dreaming or not, they held each other in silence for a long time, then returned to the living room."Before, you didn't need me to drive you to work, but now that you're pregnant, you have to listen to me."Ella shook her head. “If you drive me to the company, you have to get up an hour early, you also have to work overtime in the evening, I don't want you to work so hard, moreover you contact many customers to sign contracts, in the evening
After the coach taught them the simplest methods. Next, the teacher instructs them in simple hand movements, because underwater cannot talk, and can only rely on hand and foot language to communicate, upright hand means stop, two fingers swinging the wave up and down means swimming, and holding the nose to breathe means the pressure is increasing, need to go up, finally, it's simpler to use your hands to do Ok.After the canoe took them out to sea, arrived at the diving site, and stopped, the coach helped Ella to put on a diving suit, put on frog shoes, and an oxygen tank on her back, David has the experience, so he wears his own diving suit.The oxygen tank weighs almost 50kg, Ella has her back to the back, she is sitting on the web, so heavy that she can't stand up, the trainer has to help her lift the oxygen tank, so she can stand up. OK, they go to the stairs, David jumps into the sea, he's in the water holding her.Ella went down the stairs, her body fell into the water, the seaw
David and Ella have been married for a week. They plan to go on a honeymoon.The location during the honeymoon trip is on a small island in the Pacific Ocean called Fiji, on the island, there is a private club that is a mecca for everyone to rest, the number of people here is very large. At least, outside the door are statues of children and statues of knights standing on either side, many Hollywood stars and the most famous figures in the society like to come here to rest.The only means of transportation on the island is a helicopter. David and Ella went out the door of the plane, which had a private car waiting there. They chose a room designed on the water, the brown roof is covered with grass, outside the room is a private beach, below is transparent sea water, above is the vast blue sky, in the room is decorated. Simple decoration, wood, and bamboo as the main theme, fresh air everywhere, and no pollution.Ella has never had a chance to go on a trip to the sea, so this trip got
The next morning, Ella woke up, and she felt her body aching. She couldn't imagine how she felt, it could be said that her spine and waist were sore and cramped. The whole body ached unbearably, someone was still fast asleep.Ella stared at the man next to her, the more she looked at it, the angrier she got, she bit his hand, and suddenly an arm appeared behind her waist, pulling her to his chest.“Don't make a fuss, last night was too tiring, I don't need it now. Next time will continue.” When the words ended, David hugged Ella and kissed her on the lips, continuing to sleep.Ella blushed. She twisted her body to want to be far away from him, the result was a steady hand holding her waist, and a hoarse voice rang out, making Ella, in a rage, also dared not move.“If you are still moving, I will continue now.”Those words made Ella's heart tremble. But in the end, she dared not move.The sun was high, and Ella had a hard time getting out of bed. She and David went down to the living r