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Scarlett’s dilemma Chapter 9
Scarlett's POV “I want you to be my contract wife.”He repeated.Those words sounded strange to my ears. “Excuse me! What do you mean by contract wife, Mr. Cade?” I asked, astonished. "Look, Miss Scarlett, this is purely a business proposition; you are either in or out,” he said dismissively.“This is a good offer for you; you'll be helping me achieve my goal of becoming the CEO of this company, and you'll make a lot of money in the process.”This man surely got some nerve, spewing bullshit like this to me. “With all due respect, sir, this offer is very unprofessional, and I can never accept it,” I said with a force of determination.He laughed. That proud, amusing look in his eyes again. “Surely, Miss Scarlett, you do realise that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity served to you on a gold platter.”He continued, “Moreover, I know you really need money at this time.” Registering my surprised look, he leaned on that broad back of his on his swivel chair. "Surprised, are yo
Scarlett’s dilemma Chapter 10
Cade's POVMy mother's authoritative voice continued to ring in my ears minutes after the video stopped playing.This must be some sort of stunt or even a mistake. She had just dropped the bombshell that I wasn't going to become the CEO. A position that I had worked so hard for. I have been envisioning what this day is going to be like. Now everything has gone down the drain. To make matters worse, she had spoken to a reporter. Now the whole world knows that I have been denied my birthright.I walked into my office, Mr. Josh, and the manager trailed after me. His expression carried questions.“Fuck!” I muttered, banging my hands on the desk. Not long after, Tom, my secretary, burst through the door. “Mr. Walton, are the rumours true?” I continued to look at them, my attention divided. A man like me mustn't lose his sh*t in this manner, especially in the presence of employees. I composed myself and plastered on a reassuring smile, “This is just a mix-up that will soon be sorted o
Scarlett’s dilemma Chapter 11
Scarlett's POV To say I hate my life is an understatement. Everything is falling apart. First, my good-for-nothing husband divorces me for no reason; I'm owing a huge debt. As if life has not dealt with me enough, my dad is now sick.I couldn't bear to look at mom's crumbling face any longer, so I decided to go get her a cup of coffee. I got to the cafe at the hospital and made my order. It wasn't until I wanted to pay that I realised that my wallet wasn't with me.Yes, everything I had on me was stolen. I left empty-handed, ignoring the contemptuous look of the barista. “You are back,” Mom said with relief.“The doctor will see us soon to update us on the situation.”"Okay, mom, but I need you to calm down. Alright, everything will be fine." I reassured her, even though I knew it wasn't, and sh*t had hit the roof. A few minutes later, a nurse appeared in the room. “Ma'am, the doctor will see you now.”“Thank you, nurse.”My heart pounded with fear. I dreaded what the doctor was g
Scarlett’s dilemma Chapter 12
Cade’s POVScarlett walked into my office, an expression of worry clouding her features. I noticed she hasn’t been her usual efficient self at work, going through work mindlessly. I thought about asking her about it, but I’m not one to bring up personal matters with my employees. I look up from my computer and say, “I don't recall requesting your presence.”"Yes, sir, I know, but there's something I'd like to discuss with you; may I sit?” She looked pensive, making me curious about what she wanted to say.“Be my guest.” “So what's important you wanted to discuss? Have you exhibited another level of incompetence?” I asked in a sarcastic tone."No, sir, it's nothing like that.”“Mr. Walton, sir,” she stammered.“Yes, Scarlett, I don't have all day; what have you got to say?” "Sir, about your offer?”“Yes, what about it?” I sighed.“I agree to be your contract wife, Mr. Cade Walton.” “What did you say?” I asked, wanting her to repeat herself.“I accept your offer; I will be your con
Scarlett’s dilemma Chapter 13
Scarlett’s POV“I accept your offer; I will be your contract wife.”A smug smile played on his lips, and I wanted to punch him in the face for it.He cocked his head to the side. “Why the sudden change of mind?”“This is very hard to say, but I’m in great need of money, and the amount of money you offered me will go a long way in solving my problems.”“I feel very embarrassed that I had to do this, but I have no choice. I’ll appreciate it if you don't tell me about it." I was dying of embarrassment inside. "Well, Scarlett, now that you have accepted my offer, arrangements must be made. I want things to go as swiftly as possible to speed my becoming the CEO.“I’ll do whatever you ask of me, sir.”“Don’t you think you should drop the sir thing since we are getting married?” he said drily.“Yes Mr.Cade….Cade”“Good, I’ll ask Mr. Tom to prepare the necessary documents and NDA ready for your signature.”“NDA?” Why do I have to sign an NDA? Did he think I would go to the press? I had more
Scarlett’s dilemma Chapter 14
“Your what, Cade? I don't think I heard you correctly. Do you mind repeating yourself?” His mother asked, looking at me, and it was hard not to notice the look of disappointment on her face. Cade looked at me, and letting go of my hand, he walked up close to his mother. “Mum, meet my fiancee! You can hear me clearly now, can't you?” He asked, his voice hoarse and deep with resentment as he talked.His mother sat upright, and the lady beside her looked at me from head to toe. “You must be joking? What do you mean, fiancee, Cade? You cancelled my plans because of this thing, sorry?”“Mother! She's a human being; don't belittle her for the image of a thing! She's someone's daughter too; likewise, I'm your son.”She tutted, standing up from her seat. “I don't have enough strength and time for this, so if you'd please excuse me, I have somewhere to be.” She said this and walked out of the room, the lady following her stealthily behind her.I didn't need to be told; I had already read her
Scarlett’s dilemma Chapter 15
Scarlett's POV.“Don't come too close; stand there! I can hear you perfectly; I don't want my room filled with your stench after you're gone.” Her voice stopped me, the smile vanishing from my face.What the hell is wrong with this woman? Why was she being mean to me? I brushed it past me and stopped in my tracks, bowing my head, and I greeted her. "Hello, ma'am; it's a pleasure meeting you. I am your son's fiancee, and I've come to seek your approval. I said I was trying my best to be polite.She sat upright as though she were being poked by something, looking at me with contempt in her eyes. “You truly are a bold girl; I can see how you managed to get my son. But, my dear, I can't accept you. You don't; I don't know how to put it, but my dear, you don't fit in that daughter-in-law place in my head. I can't and won't accept you.”I looked at her; she didn't mince her words one bit. I could feel the hatred; I knew she didn't like me. I couldn't argue anymore or try to please her; ther
Scarlett’s dilemma Chapter 16
Cade's POV.This lady actually thought I was getting married to Bridget. Who was she to think that way? I sat in my seat, turning on my laptop.“Scarlett, I'd appreciate it if you actually took a deep breath and explained exactly what you meant in your last statement.” I asked her firmly. I didn't want to be mean to her, but that was my nature.“I just want us to call off the deal; like you said, your mother has already picked out a wife for you. I don't like the idea of a child going against their parents, so please let's just call it off.” She said it calmly; her voice was hurt. It sounded like all her hopes had been flushed away by that rejection.“So you're going to let go of all the money you're supposed to get because of rejection? Let me point it out to you: it seems like you keep misinterpreting this contract. We don't love each other; I'm using you to promote myself and nothing else, so why are you worried about the rejection?”“That's the thing you don't get; you're a billio
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