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The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE
Last Updated : 2025-04-09
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I am ANNABEL DRAKE, a woman who has spent her entire life in the Shadows of others. A forgotten girl child ,and also an underestimated employee, in fact I am everything you can think of because I have been through a lot . It started after my father was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. My family lost everything: our fortune, our home, and most painfully, our dignity. My mother fell ill under the weight of disgrace, and I became the sole provider, fighting every day just to keep us alive . When an unexpected job opportunity lands in my lap, I see it as an opening way out of poverty and struggle. Working as an executive assistant for Carson Clair, the almighty billionaire CEO of Sonclair Enterprises, isn't easy. He's rude , and unnecessarily leading over everyone in a bad manner, and I can tell you unapologetically that he's everything I despise in a man. But the paycheck is good, and I need it . Then, the unimaginable happens after a few months. Carson makes me an offer I can't refuse because it is such a juicy offer. It was a contract marriage . He needs a wife to secure a billion-dollar deal, and in exchange, he promises to clear my Father's name, pay off my mother's medical Bills, and set me up for life. It sounds like a dream... Until I realize I'm falling for him. Just as I start to believe that maybe, just maybe, this arrangement could turn into something real, my world shatters again. I discovered a secret which was actually the truth and it changed everything. Carson isn't who I through he was. And neither is the man I've been secretly confiding in ... Fred Mark.
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The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 12 - All Alone
I sat on the bed, holding Carson’s note like it was some kind of puzzle.“There’s a driver downstairs if you want to go out today.”‘What did that even mean? Was I free to go anywhere now? Or was it just another way to keep an eye on me?”I asked myself, expecting no reply from anyone.I tossed the note on the side table and sighed. “Whatever.”I took a quick shower, changed into something simple, and headed downstairs.The house was quiet, as usual. Cynthia was already cleaning. She smiled when she saw me.“Good morning, ma.”“Morning.”I wasn’t in the mood for small talk. I just kept walking until I reached the front door.True to the note, there was a black car parked outside. A driver stood beside it, wearing dark shades.“Good morning, ma,” he said, opening the door for me.I raised a brow. “What if I don’t know where I’m going?”He smiled politely. “Mr. Carson said I should take you anywhere you wish,”he said.“Anywhere?”I asked.“Yes, ma.”he said.I got in. The seats were soft,
Last Updated : 2025-04-09The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 11 - A Strange Beginning
I sat on the bed for a long time after Carson left. I didn’t know what to think because everything felt strange.Starting from the way he talked, the way he looked at me and the way he avoided questions.It was like he was trying to be nice but something about it didn’t feel real."I don’t understand this man," I muttered to myself.While still thinking, my stomach made a little sound which made me realize I hadn’t eaten anything all day. I stood up and walked to the kitchen. I opened the fridge and saw a plate of food wrapped neatly. There was a sticky note on it.Eat this. It's best to relieve you from the stress and I don't want you falling sick……………..Husband Carson”I stared at it for a while. I didn’t know whether to smile or frown. "Is he being caring or is he just pretending?" I asked out loud.I sat on the couch and began to eat slowly although I didn’t really like the food but I just had to take it. As I chewed, I heard footsteps getting closer, so I looked up. It was Carso
Last Updated : 2025-04-08The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 10 - THE ESCAPE
The door opened,Carson walked in and everything went silent.Victoria positioned well on her chair, crossing her legs slowly, unsurprised. Fred’s face on the other end was full of confusion. He opened his mouth to speak but was so short of words.Carson didn’t say anything at first. He just stood there, with hands in his pockets, looking around the room. His face didn't show anger but I'm sure he wouldn't leave without a fight. His eyes finally turned to me. “You okay?”I nodded in affirmation.Victoria smirked. “Oh, how sweet. He came to check on you.”Carson ignored her. He turned to Fred. “You. Stand up.”Fred hesitated. “Listen, Carson, I—”“I said, stand up.”Fred slowly pushed back his chair and got to his feet. His hands were shaking slightly. “Look, I didn’t mean for things to—”Carson cut him off. “You had one job, Fred.”Fred’s face turned pale. “I—”“You were supposed to make sure she was safe,” Carson continued, his voice calm but sharp. “And yet, here she is, sitting in
Last Updated : 2025-03-29The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 9: The fight
The moment I sent the message to Carson, I knew I had made the right decision. But now, standing in front of Victoria, I realized I might not have enough time.She was already smiling like she had won. Fred, on the other hand, looked like he was about to throw up. I wanted to believe that he didn’t set me up, but it was too late for that. The fact that Victoria was here, blocking my way, meant that things were already bad and I just had to get out.But right now, Carson looks like my own route to escape. I know he's dangerous too, but all that matters right now is to get out of this snare of the fowlers.I decided to see what I can do on my own, so I took a step back, but one of her men moved closer. There were two of them, both standing by the door. I glanced at the other entrance, the one leading to the back of the café. If I could just get past them…Victoria noticed and let out a wicked smile. "Thinking of running?"she asked.I said nothing. "Annabelle, do you really think you c
Last Updated : 2025-03-29The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 8: CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
Last night was too much to handle, it started from seeing Fred with Victoria, to getting chased, and then Carson showing up at the right moment to save me.I still couldn’t wrap my head around the stunt Carson pulled out there. I knew he was cold, distant, and clearly didn’t like me. So why did he help me?I shifted in bed, staring at the ceiling. Every part of me wanted to believe I was just overthinking things. But I wasn’t stupid. Carson didn’t do things without a reason. And Fred—Fred, my best friend—was now someone I couldn’t trust.A soft knock on my door pulled me out of my thoughts."Come in," I said, sitting up.Carson walked in, dressed in a black suit. He didn’t say anything at first. He just stood there, watching me like he was trying to figure something out."You’re awake," he said.I rolled my eyes. "Obviously.""Eat something before you leave this room. And don’t go anywhere without telling me first."He said."Excuse me?"I said rather surprised."You heard me," he said
Last Updated : 2025-03-28The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 7: Carson Rescued
I stood frozen, with my heart racing badly. Fred and Victoria together? The sight of them got me cold.Fred's eyes met mine, and his expression shifted from surprise to disappointment. At that moment I knew I needed to run away.I turned on my heel and started walking fast down the street, but Footsteps echoed behind me, quickening with each step.Hy"Annabel, wait!" Fred's voice called out to me but I couldn't stop. I needed to distance myself, to think.As I rounded the corner, a strong hand grabbed my arm, pulling me into a dark alley. I breathed in, ready to fight, but a familiar voice spoke near to my ear."Shh, it's me," Carson whispered, still holding me tightly."Carson? What are you doing here?" I asked."I could ask you the same," he replied, glancing back toward the street. "But there's no time. We need to get you out of here."He added.Before I could protest, he led me through the narrow way, walking the paths with ease. I was confused and scared at the same time. "Why a
Last Updated : 2025-03-28The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 6: Betrayal
I could not sleep no matter how hard I tried, even when I had closed my eyes so tightCarson's reaction wasn’t what I expected. He was too calm, too composed. He didn’t even try to deny anything, he just told me to mind my business.I wanted to believe he was telling the truth. I really did. But something felt off.“Maybe I'm overthinking”.I said to myself trying to shake off the feelings.If those documents weren’t important, why was he hiding them? And why did I see my father’s name on one of the files?I sighed, rubbing my forehead.The more I thought about it, the more I realized I needed to talk to someone. Someone I trusted. And that person was Fred.Fred had been there for me when my father was arrested, he was the one who supported me when I had nothing. He even convinced me to take this job, even though I hated the idea of working for Carson.He was my best friend, but something insideme whispered that I should be careful..I needed answers, and I wasn’t going to find them l
Last Updated : 2025-03-28The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 5: The Truth in the Dark
For a moment, I couldn’t move.The door had creaked open, and the darkness inside swallowed everything.I wanted to step back. I wanted to run. But my feet weren't saying the same. It froze and wouldn't move.“Am I in trouble already?” I asked myself.I stood there like a statue, my heart pounding so loud I was sure someone could hear it. The door was open now, but I was no longer eager to see what's in there anymore.I wanted to step away, to pretend I never got this far. But my legs were saying no again. It was like my body had a mind of its own. "Okay, Annabelle, just look inside. Just a quick look," I whispered to myself. I slowly pushed the door open a little more. It let out another low crack, like it was warning me to stop, but I didn't.At first, I couldn’t see anything. It was just black. But as I pressed further I started to see shapes of a chair and a small table. Something that looked like a cabinet in the corner. It didn’t look dangerous. It looked… normal.Maybe I was
Last Updated : 2025-02-28The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE CHAPTER 4: The door behind
I sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the small silver key in my hand. It wasn’t heavy, but it felt like it carried the weight of something important or maybe something dangerous.Carson had placed it in my palm before walking out last night, his voice low and firm."Keep this safe, Annabelle."That was all he said. Nothing more. No explanation. No warning.I haven't slept since then. My mind kept spinning with questions. Why did he give me a key? What was it for? And most importantly, did he expect me to use it?I wasn’t stupid. Carson Clair was powerful, careful, and always in control. He never did anything without a reason. If he gave me this key, it wasn’t by accident. It was either a test… or a trap.A sharp knock came at the door.I quickly placed the key under my pillow just as the door opened.Carson walked in.He was dressed in black again—black suit, black shirt, like he belonged to the darkness. His face, as always, showed nothing. No anger, no concern, it's just there.
Last Updated : 2025-02-27
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CHAPTER 1: The offer
If someone had told me years ago that I’d end up in a fake marriage with the most powerful CEO in New York, I would have laughed in disbelief.Because I, Annabel Drake, wasn’t a desperate or love-starved woman looking for a rich man to save me. I have principles and I take pride in it. And most of all, I had hatred for everything men like Carson Clair represented. Yet life happened when my father was framed and locked up. Leaving my mother, once a happy woman became devastated and now here I am right here standing in the luxurious office of Carson Clair that I would have vowed not to have anything to do with."I need you to marry me."He spilled that fateful evening after work.My brain stopped working for a full six seconds.Then, I laughed."I must have heard you wrong."I said, sounding as shocked as possible.Carson leaned back in his chair, completely unbothered, like he hadn’t just dropped the most insane statement of the century. "You heard me just fine,"he replied.I stared at ...
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