Leslie Brook, a 25-year-old young lady, was desperate for a job and, in a more cliche tone, money. While Alexander Cassel, a 29-year old billionaire and CEO was willing to give her all of that but for a price. Be his fiancee for just two months. Alexander, however, has a dirty story woven with his past and present, just like any other wealthy CEO; he has a continuous fling with his former secretary, Mayla Burbur For just two months, he needed Leslie to be his fiancee while he sealed a deal with a company but what happens when he needs her even for more than those two months? Leading to a contractual marriage. It was a contractual marriage of constant betrayal and toxicity, the constant back and forth between the two, and inescapable scandals, but above all, two people who ended up loving each other more than their differences, es, even amidst tons of challenges.
View MoreLeslieAs her palm connected with my cheeks, everyone’s eyes settled on me with shock apparent on their faces, including mine. I held my face with so much fury bubbling inside me, but I waited for Alex to do something that was evidently taking too long. He did nothing but stare out of shock before dropping the bags in his hands and grabbing her by her wrist. “You don’t just go about having what isn’t yours!” she yelled before Alex dragged her out of the house without saying a word to me. I just stood there, shocked without saying a word. I turned my head around, following them with my eyes as they stormed out of the room. I stood there in silence with tears pricking the corner of my eyes. I was in disbelief at what had just happened. Did Alex just drag her out without doing anything? Not even a word to me? “Do you need anything, ma’am?” the housekeeper which I had come to know as Lydia spoke, pulling me out of my t
Alex“Are you okay?” her voice sounded stealthy but still alluring. I pressed my hands on the steering wheel, my eyes fixed on the road without glancing over at her. “Why wouldn’t I be?” I replied dryly. It had been a very long day and as the darkness settled on the surface, my body seemed to surrender to its course. “You seemed off throughout the shopping and dinner,” “I’m perfect. Thanks for asking though,” my response cuts across as sarcastic as possible. I was far from fine. “Is this about the man from earlier? If it is…”“No, Leslie. No. It’s fine. It’s absolutely fine!” My voice was above my usual pitch but I took a deep breath. “Listen. It's just the first day of our union if that's what I should call it. It’d be too early for you to start acting up.” “Are you over it already? Do you need a break? You sound like you’re doing me a favor where, in fact, I am the one doing the grea
LeslieI was getting into something I wasn’t prepared for but what could I say? I was broke and my mum needed saving. The woman before me looked so familiar and I tried to picture where I had seen her but I couldn’t. However, her comment about me got me on the edge. “A whore?” “Leslie, let’s leave,” Alex said and I was stunned for a few seconds. He called me by my name? He had just said the reason for not calling me that a few seconds again, and though I did not agree with his reasons, I still felt shocked hearing it slip off his tongue. He glared at the lady before hand-searching for my hand without taking his eyes off the lady. As he held my wrist, I shivered a bit against the contact. I stared down at our hands and so did the lady. “Who is this, Alex?” Her voice was deep, like a lady filled with testosterone, with an average face with a beauty mark at the upper side of her lips. She had light
Alex“You are both advised to go through the contract and understand every phrase.” My lawyer said, and I looked up at his face before looking at Leslie, who was seated on the seat across the table. “Here, Miss Brook,” the lawyer said. “Mr Cassel.” he handed me some papers as well. “Shouldn’t there be a change in the name already? Mrs Cassel, not Miss Brook?” “You would have to go through the contract, Mr Cassel. I have prepared the contract in a way that doesn’t contradict anyone’s preference while still upholding its authenticity.”“Arghh!” I grunted before glancing at Leslie who was busy scrolling her eyes through the pieces of paper. I decided to do the same, going through every line when she suddenly voiced out. “It says here that I cannot withdraw from the contract before the stated date,” “Yes, please. The contract cannot be terminated unless the period of two months has been concluded.”“T
Leslie “I would rather eat stones than fall in love with you!” I was half-yelled with tears sitting at the corner of my eyes, begging to spill at any moment.His lips arched in a mild smile of maybe mockery. He moved closer to me in slow, steady strides. Audacious steps that ooze confidence.My breath hitched as he got closer to me. His thumb rubbed across my brow, sending a warm sensation down my spine. He tucked a strand of stray hair behind my ear before rubbing his thumb across my lips. “I’m much closer now. Can you repeat what you just said?” he whispered to my left ear. His warm breath caused goosebumps on my skin. “I said…” I almost choked on my spit but I swallowed hard. “Hold on. Be careful what you say next as that might decide what the future holds.” He snaked his palm slowly, holding me by my nape and I gasped, shutting my eyes. “Now, speak,” he whispered again and I opened my eyes to
Leslie “I would rather eat stones than fall in love with you!” I was half-yelled with tears sitting at the corner of my eyes, begging to spill at any moment.His lips arched in a mild smile of maybe mockery. He moved closer to me in slow, steady strides. Audacious steps that ooze confidence.My breath hitched as he got closer to me. His thumb rubbed across my brow, sending a warm sensation down my spine. He tucked a strand of stray hair behind my ear before rubbing his thumb across my lips. “I’m much closer now. Can you repeat what you just said?” he whispered to my left ear. His warm breath caused goosebumps on my skin. “I said…” I almost choked on my spit but I swallowed hard. “Hold on. Be careful what you say next as that might decide what the future holds.” He snaked his palm slowly, holding me by my nape and I gasped, shutting my eyes. “Now, speak,” he whispered again and I opened my eyes to...
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