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My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER NINE
“You have a beautiful room, Anna!” She looked up at me, a toothy grin splitting her face. It was all shades of pink and white, put together. Pink was probably Anna’s favorite color. Explained her obsession with strawberry flavors.The bed was in the middle of the room, almost filled with plushies. My eyes fell on a drawing, presumably the one Anna was working on before she got distracted. “Do you like butterflies?”, I asked, picking up the sketchbook.“Yes! They’re so pretty! And colorful” I smiled at her. My eyes were still lingering on the partly colored wings of the butterfly when Anna blurted the question out of the blue. “Are you daddy’s girlfriend?”My hand stilled on the sketchbook before I put it down. “Who told you that?” I casually asked.“I heard Daddy telling Emma that you are his girlfriend,” she replied unhesitantly. Did she eavesdrop on our conversation? I sighed.“Well, that’s true.”“Are you going to marry him?” Anna fired the question just as soon. I looked at her
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER TEN
EDWARDStephanie's mother, Talia, looked as much as Stephanie. They bore striking resemblance. Talia had a much softer gaze, unlike her husband, Roger, who had been giving me a hard stare since I arrived and halfway through the evening.I had gotten gifts for them and paid for the table-filled dinner we were having. Why was Roger still inflamed? His hard stance, however, did very little to mask his infirmity. The dark patches under his eyes made him look tired and a lot older. It felt like a taunt. I had used his illness to get Stephanie to sign the papers. I felt a little bit guilty and I know I shouldn't.I needed to try to act nice at least. Talia seemed to like me; Olivia, whom Stephanie introduced as her best friend, was drooling over me. It was not new. I normally anticipated that look from every girl. Everyone did except Stephenie, the one I chose as a wife.I was also introduced to another friend of hers, Dean, who happened to be a guy and I didn't like the proximity they had
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER ELEVEN
STEPHANIE “Girl, I still can’t believe you bagged that God-like man.” Olivia's eyes sparkled with excitement as she loudly whispered to me.I chuckled. “Me neither!”“Such a cliché! The hotshot billionaire falls in love with the beautiful little waitress.” I resisted the urge to scoff at her dreamy expression. Love! Right! She couldn’t have been farther away from the truth!When I told her my boyfriend was coming over to dinner, she wasn't this ecstatic about it, and I can't blame her! You just don’t one day out of a sudden announce your boyfriend to your best friend. They know from the very first eye contact, the first kiss, and the first night together. So this abrupt relationship was a bit much for her to stomach.It took a whole lot of convincing and when we were finally past that phase, she felt betrayed. She said that I had curbed her rights as my best friend and it was an absolute breach of best friend policy. Yep, she could be a bit dramatic. It made me feel even worse ab
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER TWELVE
STEPHANIE On that Monday, I made sure to dress as professionally as I could since it was my first official day at Dan Realty. The week before, Edward successfully allowed me to stay home until dinner at my place last Friday.I styled my hair, applied some powder, and added a touch of gloss to my lips. If he was going to introduce me to his team at the office, I needed to look the part and match his standards.I got there early, and upon reaching the lobby, I was met by an unfamiliar face. He was a tall, brawny guy with thin-rimmed glasses. He was good-looking in a cute way.“Are you Miss Smith?” He required scanning me as if looking for a particular detail. “Yes,” I replied, waiting for him to say his business, but he laughed shyly.“He did say it was a blonde beautiful lady,” He added.Blonde? Beautiful? Was it Edward who sent him? “Who are you? I don't know you?” I enquired. “I apologize, where are my manners?” He cleared his throat and stretched out his hand. “I am Steven Spence
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER THIRTEEN
STEPHANIE I was going through the mail when the phone rang. “Stephenie speaking“ It was usually Only Steven who called me. A familiar voice piped up.“My office Now.” And there was a beep indicating that he had hung up. I blinked while still processing it. Did no one think of ever teaching him some manners?“Sure!” I answered the line which was, well, dead.I walked past Steven who smiled at me pointing to Edwards' door. He was always happy even though Edward was a jerk to him and everyone else. I knocked and he grunted a ‘Come in’ on knocking. This time his gaze wasn’t trained on his laptop screen unlike usual. It was on me.“How may I help you, Mr. Dan?”Edward's eyes twitched for a moment, what I had picked up from our interactions, was a sign that he wasn’t pleased about something. “It’s Edward for you.”“I’m afraid you’re my boss here.”“And that’s why you do as I say.” He stated, too calmly, as if raising his voice was beneath him. “Edward” “You’re infuriating!”“I’ve been tol
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FOURTEEN
STEPHANIEI secured the seat belt around me as he started the car. “I’m satisfied by the awful lot of time I have been spending in your vicinity lately,” I said, trying to get over the fact that he tried to kiss me again, or it was just his thing to invade people's space. “Suppose you must be excited at the prospect of moving in.”“Oh yeah…Can’t wait!” I laughed sarcastically before frowning. “Why didn’t you just send your driver to pick me up? I would have liked that a lot better.”“Can’t say I didn’t want to. My Grandmother wouldn’t have been very pleased.” I couldn’t help the corner of my lips from curving up. It was funny, imagining this giant arrogant man getting scolded by his grandmother.I chuckled. “So the bossy and arrogant Mr I-Get-It-All has someone who can keep his ass on the line.”“Excuse me?” I grinned, enjoying the offended tone in his words.“You’re excused.” He exhaled, somewhat exasperated.I looked out of the window, my mood relatively better than it was in the m
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FIFTEEN
EDWARD “Tell me, does Edward treat you right?” Grandma asked seriously as if Stephanie, whom she likes now, was dating a depraved or morally questionable man and not her grandson.Stephanie forced a smile on her face. “He does. He is a gentleman.” Grandma nodded to herself in approval before I saw her eyes shining with excitement. “So, how did you two meet? I asked Edward but his vague answers didn’t do it for me. I want the whole thing. Besides, he said that I would like it a lot better from you.” She rambled and I saw the slightest trace of nervousness flickering in Stephanie’s eyes. Something told me the reason wasn’t my Grandma but Dad. His silent watchful presence could be a bit unnerving.“I used to work at a Diner where Anna used to visit with Emma. Edward had come along one day and that’s how we met.” Well, this part was technically true.“I don’t believe it was love at first sight at all. This guy here doesn’t have a single romantic bone in his body.” Grams spoke with disa
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER SIXTEEN
STEPHANIETen minutes into the drive, we still hadn’t exchanged a word, and I wouldn’t have traded this silence for the world. I prefer him looking pretty and his mouth shut, but I rarely get what I want.“So, you have been narrating this to your family and everyone else; I was after you like a love-sick puppy.” He broke the silence. His tone told me that he was anything but impressed with the story. Well, I wasn’t aiming to do that either.“Nice, isn’t it?” I kept my eyes trained outside the window.“With all that shit you made up about me, flowers and the sunset proposal, I’m surprised that my Grandma believed you.”“What would you prefer I said? We signed an agreement and you slid the engagement ring across the office desk? I bet it would sound like you!” I snapped. He could have just told them about our ‘meet cute’ himself instead of pushing it to me.Frankly, it wasn’t just his remarks that had annoyed me. It was Rose. I saw her hanging on to every lie I told. She was genuinely h
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My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER SIXTY
STEPHANIE I had no appetite, looking at the varieties Maison displayed on the table. The pain had reduced and the bleeding too. I laid in bed and began to feel uncomfortable. I got up and sat on the floor. It was night with no sign of a way to escape or anyone looking for me. I was starving and very weak. I looked at the table filled with food. Maison had brought food and clothes earlier. I knew I needed food for strength, but I didn't have the appetite to eat. I got up and sat by the table.I heard key sounds behind the door, and soon, the door was opened, Maison appeared in the doorway, looking intimidating. He sat in front of me, watching me. “You know you don't have to be locked in here for long, all you have to do is marry me and divorce your husband” “Where did you learn to become a monster, Maison? I once loved you, you were a caring guy with a good heart. Even when I found out you were in a gang, I didn't leave you because you were the best man I had been with, but then you
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FIFTY NINE
EDWARD I sat in front of the police detective who was asking me diverse questions about Stephanie. They found her car, crashed without a sign of her in it. She had an accident, but what happened after? I almost cried when I got a sighting of the vehicle. The night she went missing passed by quickly without me catching a glimpse of sleep or rest. We had contacted all hospitals by that side in case she was admitted to a hospital but none took in a victim of an accident. Her mother had run over to my place, struck with worry, I assured her that I'd look for Stephanie. We didn't gain any good news that night, all security footage didn't capture that particular place where she had an accident. My thoughts ran to Maison, but I didn't want to believe he had anything to do with Stephanie yet. Emma was asked a few questions and she told the detective that Stephanie had been going to her parents sometimes and coming back before I returned. She had left yesterday, saying she would come back
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FIFTY EIGHT
STEPHANIE I bled till morning earning just a tossed sanitary pad and towel from Maison. Was I really pregnant for Edward, or was it just an early period? Thinking about it, I wasn't sure I had my period last month, I didn't track it, and I was always having unprotected sex with Edward. The pain was unbearable but I couldn't do anything about it. I didn't have my phone with me or anything. After cleaning myself up, I lay on the bed twirling in pain. I was hurt. If I knew I had Edward's child, I would have done anything to keep it. I felt bad that I didn't even know I was pregnant. How can a woman not know she's with a child? I felt weak because I'd lost lots of blood, I had become pale and sickly. The sun had come up properly, when I saw the door open and Maison walked in. He stared at me for a moment before saying, “A doctor is here for you, you'll be fine in minutes” Immediately, what came across my mind was to tell the doctor that I had been kidnapped and he should help, but t
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FIFTY SEVEN
STEPHANIE Edward didn't like the name Maison or the statement that came after. “What?” he asked, fury already lingering in his eyes. I regret telling him. “When we were in the water park for a moment we couldn't find Anna, I wanted to call you but I found her with Maison behind an ice cream shop” “What?” Edward sprang to his feet, picking up his phone, and I followed. He was dialing a number. He was calling the cops. “He didn't hurt her, I swear” “But this is a threat, it's high time I get this over and done with.” He was frustrated, running his fingers through his hair. “What the fuck does he want from me?”“It is me,” I said quietly. “He said I should have a divorce and come back to him or he'll make my life miserable. “Why didn't you tell me this?” “Because it's my fault, it's my problem, I was the one who dated him. I didn't want to drag you into this” “You're my wife, Stephanie, we fucking shared a vow”, his voice rumbled. “Under a contract,” I said. I needed to know wh
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FIFTY SIX
STEPHANIE I was afraid. I had looked around for her, everywhere a kid could be. I met with the authorities, and everyone began to look for Anna. I felt like crying because I didn't know what to do. What would Edward say? How would he react to hearing his daughter was missing? The first time I had a day out with her and this happened? My skin was covered in goosebumps, shivering from fear. Poor Anna must be so scared.The authorities were not making any progress in finding her, so I picked up my phone to call the police and Edward when I remembered that we hadn't checked the ice cream shop area. I knew that Anna wasn't a child to wander off like that because of something she likes but never say never. I ran to the stall to find a young ice cream man. “Please sir have you seen a child about this tall” I gestured with my hand “Petite and dark hair” he stared at me as if trying to remember, “She's wearing pink and blue swimwear”“Oh I saw her leave with her dad after getting strawberr
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FIFTY FIVE
STEPHANIE I swear I didn't realize it when I said Maison's name. I was a fool, a very stupid one. He stared at me before closing my legs, he sat at the edge of the bed, looking away. I started apologizing continuously and I had to do more. “I'm sorry Edward, I didn't know when I said that” He was silent. His face was void of any emotions. I adjusted my dress and slipped towards him. “Please” I touched his arm.“Tell me, Stephanie, I want the truth” His face was serious. “Do you still love him?”“I cannot love someone who has hurt me countless times.” I dropped my arms. “I hated him before I even ended things with him, and he went to jail.” I felt like I needed to explain everything to him. “It was two months before I met you that we broke up. He not only hurt me physically but he traumatized me, that I couldn't have a shut eyes without seeing him attempting to hit me again in my dreams. He was the guy I'd been with the longest. Please don't be mad” He didn't move an inch. “Please
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FIFTY FOUR
STEPHANIE I had been at home for almost a week because Edward ordered me to rest and stay indoors. I know he can be overprotective at times but this was much. He asked Jude to accompany me anytime I was going out. I asked him the reason and he said he just wanted me safe. I had to spend more time with Anna, Rose had returned home but promised to be back. I enjoyed her company, she always tried to make sure I was comfortable. I called my mom and told her what happened between me and Maison and told her to avoid him and never let him into the house again. My mom was surprised because she never knew Maison to be a horrible person, so I had to apologize for lying before. I told her how he harassed me before and she was really sad. But I told her I was lucky now to have Edward. I made dinner and we waited for Edward to return. I took up my habit of making food if I was bored. It had not been all lovey-dovey for me and Edward since I returned from the hospital. He wasn't angry at me b
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FIFTY THREE
EDWARD I was so angry at Stephanie and I didn't want to see her until I heard a thud on the ground. Turning around I saw that she was on the floor. I rushed to her and lifted her head to see that she had fainted. I was afraid, even though I might be mad and all, I didn't want to lose her.I quickly carried her in my arms, calling Steven to help with the car. He was a fast driver and I was grateful to him for the first time. I stared at Stephanie, head resting on my body. Her eyes were swollen and she looked exhausted. I was sorry, but it would not have been great to forgive her easily. I did a background check on this ex-boyfriend of hers, and he was a psychopath. He sold drugs secretly and was part of a gang. I was surprised how Stephanie would have ended up with someone like that. I guessed she didn't know because she didn't look like anyone with a dark past or was trying to hide how crooked she was. I believed her story, Maison was capable of drugging someone and taking advan
My Contract Marriage To A Billionaire. CHAPTER FIFTY TWO
STEPHANIE I waited for Edward to return until it was 2 am. I guessed he slept out. I just hope he had not gone to drink to stupor. I had cried my eyes out and there were no tears left to cry. I was still in my dress and shoes, not ready to change yet. I was seated on the floor, I know I looked haggard. Ever since I had known Edward, I had never seen him sleep out before. This must have hurt him. I was mad at Maison but I was more mad at myself. Why did I believe him and go to him? He really wouldn't have murdered my parents; I just have this fear for him I can't get rid of. I wanted to call him and scold him but I felt that he would be more happy if he heard me crying. I took off my shoes and got up, I needed to leave before Edward returned drunk and wouldn't like my presence. I should respect him at least. As I walked, I felt weak. My body felt as if I was beaten. I was guilty and sorry. I went into my room and collapsed on the bed. When I thought my life had gotten better, t
