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Chapter 23 – You're a Liar
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Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 24 – A Moment of Weakness
Everyone was serious and stressed, they had been in that office for an hour and still couldn't come to an agreement."I said it, I want you to specify the limits in the contract. Alma demanded, with great conviction.“We had already discussed that last time, it is in the contract, they can and should, if necessary, hold hands, give each other hugs and kisses, only if they are in front of family and friends and I repeat, only if necessary. Diego, Edan's friend and lawyer, reiterated that he did not understand Alma's new attitude, who seemed angry and hostile."I want you to specify that if Edan oversteps his bounds, I can take action. Alma pleaded."To overcome?" Why? Has it ever happened? Diego asked, looking at the couple, totally bewildered.“I just want this time, the contract to be much more specific with the boundaries and feel more protected. Alma said. Diego looked at Edan, who was still serious in his place, without saying a word, or objecting. Edan just nodded."Okay, I under
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 25 – We Have to Take Risks
The crying was finally over.Alma knew, that at some point, that sad stage had to end, finally, she had managed to stop crying for Edan.And though the pain had subsided, his feelings hadn't changed. But time heals everything, and as the days went by, she was sure that she would get over how she felt about Edan.Now, something had changed, finally some good news renewed her happiness, Alma's mother, Luz, was back home.Finally, Luz had been discharged from the hospital, and although she still had to take good care of herself, Alma felt a sigh of relief with her mother's presence at home.A nurse accompanied Mrs. Luz at all times at Alma's house, many times they rotated between shifts and had to adapt a little in the small property, however, it was worth it, to have her mother cared for by a professional all the time.It was a little hard to have to confess to Luz, upon her return, that her husband had abandoned his family, in his moment of greatest weakness, just when she had fallen i
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 26 — A Surprise
Vivian had received, what to her was, terrible news, one so great, that it would change the course of her life, completely.That was the worst day of his life and no matter how hard he tried to find an explanation for why the worst misfortunes happened to him, he couldn't find it.The only momentary solution was to seek the support of the cause of all their ills.“Hello? A hoarse voice was heard in the receiver.“We need to talk. Vivian said with conviction."I told you not to call me. The man was heard muttering on the other end of the line."It's urgent, I need to talk to you. She spat, angrily.“Hey? I'll be here in a moment, baby! I'm talking to a partner. — He heard the subject respond to a female voice speaking to him on the other end of the receiver. Vivian pursed her lips, holding back her anger. "Tell me quickly, what do you want?""I need you to come, right now, it's urgent. He repeated, slowly."I've told you before. It was heard in a whisper. "It's not that easy, at the mo
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 27 – The Instinct to Possess
Edan arrived at Alma's house full of anxiety and worry, knocking on the door loudly and again, hoping that it would be opened as soon as possible.He couldn't help but wonder, Had something happened to Alma? Because, for the first time since they started their peculiar relationship, she didn't answer their calls.When the door finally opened, Edan had to lower his gaze, little Diana was the one who greeted him and a little further back, came Naomi, Alma's sister."Hello, Edan! The little girl greeted him with emotion."Hello, linda."Did you come to pick us up to take us to your house?" Diana asked excitedly."No, I'm sorry, it will have to be another time, now I have something very important to do. Edan bent down slightly, to speak to her face. "And your sister?" Could you call Alma?"My sister is gone. — Informed the little girl. "She went out with her boyfriend."With her boyfriend?" Edan asked, standing up, feeling his whole-body tense.Naomi, who was already standing next to them
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 28 – Hunter
Alma enjoyed the date, she really had a good time, Mateo behaved like a gentleman, attentive, kind, and sweet, there was only one detail.He wasn't Edan.And no matter how hard Alma tried to focus on the presence of Matthew, who was an attractive and intelligent man, for whom any woman would go out of her way, she couldn't do it.Alma stared at Matthew's sweet gaze and was immediately approached by the memory of Edan's intense eyes, which detailed her with desire.Then, blushing, she looked down at her lips, forcing herself to pay attention to what Mateo was saying, and immediately she was enveloped by the sensation of Edan's lips over hers, ending up red as a tomato.Immediately, Alma took another sip from her glass of champagne to try to relax.It was impossible to go on a date like this and Alma no longer saw it as such, but rather as a chance encounter between friends.While Matthew, noticing how Alma focused all his attention on him, becoming more and more blushing, he felt trium
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 29 – I Love You
A couple of burly men pushed their way through the tumult when they noticed the altercation, from their uniforms, you could tell they belonged to ballroom security."We ask the gentlemen to leave the premises immediately. We don't want trouble here. One said, crossing his arms.Both Edan and Matthew looked at the subjects for a moment, though they ignored them."I can't leave you like this, with this man. Matthew made one last attempt, turning to Alma."Please go." I'll be fine. Alma answered, worried about the pair of scowling men who were still standing beside them.Mateo felt that Alma was pushing him aside, that he was preferring that guy to him, but he wasn't blaming her, surely Alma was doing it because he needed that job and he couldn't afford for Edan to take away his benefits.Clenching his jaw, Mateo nodded and turned around, passing through the guards, and pushing the onlookers, to retreat.Edan, meanwhile, turned to Alma once more, still feeling the heat of rage coursing t
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 30 – Can We Try?
Vivian watched in the distance and from inside her car, she saw Edan's Ferrari finally arrive.She didn't understand how Edan had left her like this, how he didn't come to their meeting when, clearly, she had specified that she had to deal with him, a very important issue.So, she decided to wait for him outside her building because her problem, she couldn't wait.She was just about to get out of her car to catch up with him, when she saw the flashing Ferrari arrive, when she noticed that he was going around the car and opening the passenger door, a moment later, she saw that woman get out, the one who was pretending to be his wife, the said Alma.Squeezing the steering wheel tightly and filled with so much rage that she almost foamed at the mouth, Vivian saw how Edan hugged Alma to kiss her passionately in the middle of the street, in front of everyone, and after a minute, they both entered the building, embracing.Vivian couldn't believe it, Edan was a traitor and she, who believed
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 31 – I Wish You Away...
Edan carefully slipped Alma onto the bed and sat up on top of her.Their bodies were sticking closer and closer, their kisses were more and more intense, to the point that, almost, they were out of breath.Edan's hands glided, very calmly, all over her body, exploring, recognizing, while Alma was still clinging to her neck, in an inexhaustible embrace.She wasn't stupid, although she was a little afraid, Alma knew, that what would happen between them, there was no turning back, but she was willing to go all the way.Alma loved Edan and wanted everything from him, so she decided to believe him and decided to give herself completely.However, the fear of what would happen, he grew, it was his first time.She was trembling and couldn't recognize if the tremors were due to the heat that was beginning to run through her body or nervousness, because of what was going to happen.Edan moved away from Alma's lips, her tears had already subsided, and in the dim darkness of the room, he looked i
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Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 71 — I'll Give It To You
A moment of happiness, in the midst of so much pain, overwhelmed the O’Connor’s, finally the head of the family was back, somewhat depressed, but awake and that changed everything.Alma called the whole family and in the midst of the joy and celebration that the O’Connor’s were doing in the clinic room, one more piece of news, which was announced by Erick himself, surprised them all."Alma is pregnant!" I shout with a small smile, leaving Edan open mouthed. "Congratulations, son! Erick opened his arms to receive his son in an effusive hug, in which everyone's eyes watered.A moment later, Edan was carrying Alma in his arms, lifting her up in front of everyone."Thank you..." Edan muttered to Alma's face.“Why? If the work was two..." She asked perplexed, everyone laughed."For making me the happiest man in the world." I whisper, spreading a smile of complete happiness.The following weeks, everything was put in order, Edan took over the headquarters of INCAPITAL and the advertising co
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 70 — Did I Dream It or Are You...?
"You have ten minutes. The officer growled at Vivian and Cassandra, who looked around with some disgust, feeling degraded and embarrassed.The women sat down at the table pointed out by the officer and waited impatiently, it was the first time they had been in such a place and they hoped it would be the last.Minutes later, the officer came in again with Henry handcuffed and with some force, made him sit at the same table as them."What are you doing here?" Henry grumbled angrily."How do you ask that?" We are your family. Vivian replied, pretending to be indignant."You say so... The first one who came to point at me and accuse me?" Henry muttered, clenching his jaw."And what did you want me to do?" What would allow me to be accused of complicity in accompanying you in this filth? She rebutted decisively, showing her rage.“Henry... It's not the time to argue, we have very little time and we just wanted..." Cassandra cleared her throat and tried to gather courage, trying to calm thi
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 69 – A Severe Pain
Henry hadn't left Vivian's apartment; he just went down to the car to get something. Hearing the pile of trash coming out of Ethan's mouth, he understood something: he had lost everything.He hadn't wanted to accept it before, he felt he still had a chance, as long as Vivian was engaged to a wealthy man, Henry kept hope and with Vivian's sudden pregnancy, he felt sure that his situation would change.But in a matter of minutes, he realized that everything had gone down the drain. In a very short time, the world would learn that the Ortegas were bankrupt and would become the gossip of society.Up to that point, the creditors had given them deadlines, considering their last name and their position, but when the truth of their economic situation came out, they would be chased like rats and those were not people with whom you could negotiate.Strangely, that night, after Ethan clarified that he had renounced his inheritance, he didn't react as he usually did, with punches and insults, he
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 68 – We Have Nothing
The meeting went great, Vivian smiled with pleasure as she watched as Henry seemed more and more interested in his fiancé and Ethan behaved up to the task. But it was no longer the time to talk about trivialities, and Ethan needed to take advantage of the situation as soon as possible.Yes, Mr. Ortega, you are right, the country's economic situation has been a bit adverse lately, but thanks to our strategies, we have managed to quickly position INCAPITAL among the best..."I'm glad to hear that, I've always admired Erick for how he came to excel after having nothing..." Henry said and that's where Ethan wanted to go."That's right, my father created that company from scratch and without having resources in his hands, so imagine what could be achieved with the necessary investment available..." Ethan cast the first bait."What do you mean, son?" Henry tried to sound nice to the man who, according to him, would get him out of his financial misfortune."Well, Mr. Ortega," Ethan puffed up
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 67 — Forget I'm Your Son!
Erick looked at him very seriously, Ethan was stunned, had he heard correctly?“What?"Well, not at least as a headquarters manager, but if you want a lower-level position, I could—" Erick tried to approach Ethan, who was watching him in horror."What are you saying, Dad?" Ethan repeated, trying to absorb his father's words.Edan and Edgar were put on alert, after everything that had happened at the last family gatherings, they no longer knew how their brother might react to Erick's words."How did you hear, Ethan... How did you think the headquarters would leave you after you almost bankrupted it?" And not only that, instead of taking responsibility, you tried to deceive me..." Erick explained, scowling."Yes, I made a mistake, but because of that, are you going to leave me on the street?" With nothing? What about my family? What am I going to do?! How am I supposed to provide for my kids? — Ethan shouts, getting upset."I'd never abandon you, that's why I'm offering you an administr
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 66 — A Fire
There was no way Ethan would agree to leave his wife, much less when he was in a race against his brother where he had to prove how qualified he was to run the headquarters of his father's company.And Ethan wouldn't give his father another reason to leave INCAPITAL's headquarters to Edan, again.But there was a problem, and that is that, although Vivian was very much in love with Ethan and at first, she had agreed to wait for him, everything had changed from the moment Henry threatened her.Desperate, Vivian returned to make several more visits to Ethan, she gave him a thousand stupid reasons for him to ask his wife for a divorce once and for all, however, Ethan did not change his mind, he did not give in at all to her requests, so, with a heart full of anger and disappointment, Vivian had no choice but to act.Vivian, no longer caring about her reputation or what people would say, all she needed, in that moment of desperation, was to quickly get a good economic position and she woul
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 65 – Again, and for Real
They were two very hard and intense months, both for Edan and for Alma, they hardly slept, they lived stressed, running around all the time and no matter how hard they tried, although they managed to position themselves as a prestigious company, they did not manage to take the position as one of the most important companies in the country.That had Edan very disappointed.It was late and Alma had fallen asleep on the couch at home, they had taken some work to the apartment so they wouldn't have to stay in the office late at night, as they had done before.Edan was still working, even though he was starting to nod off, he was still reviewing the last performance reports of the month, and although they were very good for a company that was just starting, it was not enough, not to call the company a jewel, as he had promised his father.He was disappointed, it seemed that they would not make it and they only had two weeks left until the deadline, Edan threw the papers aside and sighed in
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 64 — Am I the Boss?!
There were a lot of missed calls on Vivian's phone, at first, she didn't answer because she was in the shower, but when she noticed her father's insistence, it seemed strange to her, what could have happened?The phone rattled in her hand again, causing her a little start, her father had always been a loving and accommodating man with her, but since money began to run low, his attitude had also changed, causing Vivian to fear him.“Hello? She asked cautiously, accepting the call."Vivian, send me your location right now. Henry ordered, bluntly.“What? Dad, what are you talking about? She commented, filled with a bad feeling."Don't pretend, Vivian, do as I tell you right now..." Henry growled authoritatively. "Send me your location now." He repeated."No..." she murmured, feeling her body tremble, how could she get out of this situation?“How? Did I hear wrong?"No, Dad, the thing is...""I'm not interested in your excuses, Vivian, either you send me your location right now, or you ab
Shall we get Married? It's a Deal! Chapter 63 – I Need Money!
The door to the office opens slightly and the young assistant peeks out.“Lord?Ethan lifts his face, but the girl didn't have a chance to speak, the door slamming open when another person pushes her. Vivian makes her appearance, erect, proud, trying to show dignity, although inside, she felt broken."I've come to talk to you, Ethan. She growled, entering uninvited and leaving the attendant speechless.Ethan gets up with a furrow between his eyebrows, how dare Vivian go look for him at the company? What was he trying to do? What would they discover? Besides, he didn't have time for this, he had only a month left to deliver the countless reports to his father and although he had managed to make up quite a few numbers, there were some facts that were impossible to hide."Leave us alone." Ethan ordered his assistant, who was still leaning out of the door, curiously. The girl left. "What are you doing here, Vivian?" He asked, frowning."What am I doing here?" Do you still have the nerve t
