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The Unexpected Proposal Elizabeth’s New Role
CHAPTER 14: ELIZABETH’S NEW ROLE Elizabeth enters the shining, sleek office area, and her shoes' sharp click echoes in the marble corridor. Every stride feels like a weight is weighing down on her chest, but she gets more resolved with each one. Today is a change in direction, a turn. She is no longer the lady living in Alex's shadow, who hung on to his promises. At least of her own decisions, she is in charge now. The echo of Simeon's voice from the past, "You're more than simply another piece of my corporation. Still ringing in her ears: you have a future here. She looks around the pricey furniture and high-tech equipment-filled office and senses her coworkers' eyes follow her. She belongs nowhere on this planet. But Simeon is surrounded by influence everywhere. His presence persists even in his absence; his touch in the room, his choices in every direction. She hardly has autonomy here, either. Or is she only a participant in his grand design? She gets to her desk, the smooth
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19The Unexpected Proposal Jealousy Begins.
CHAPTER 15: JEALOUSLY BEGINS.Papers and emails demanding Elizabeth's attention abound on her desk, but her eyes always stray to Karin. Elizabeth comes past, and the woman's icy look from across the room is relentless; her eyes narrow every time. Elizabeth first wrote it off as professional rivalry, a logical outcome of ascending the corporate ladder. But it's obvious now that Karin's animosity becomes more profound as the days extend into weeks. Although her remarks are sugar-coated, they always seem to have a cutting edge. Yesterday, her comment on Elizabeth's office décor was, "Do you think those plants make you look more..." Approachable?" —speaking with an innocent smile but a dark undercurrent. Today, her response is a tight-lipped smile that hardly registers Elizabeth walking into the room. Elizabeth is learning to bite her tongue even though she has no tolerance for these subdued insults. She has been trying to keep her cool and working too hard to let one unhappy woman des
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19The Unexpected Proposal Karin’s Suspension
CHAPTER 16: KARIN'S SUSPENSION Karin sits at her desk, her fingertips lightly tapping the surface of her laptop. She can sense the change in the air and the way the room calms as she walks in; she doesn't have to look up to find that Elizabeth has arrived at the office. It is always the same. Elizabeth glides in, deliberate and assured, almost like she owns the area.Elizabeth passes by, nodding curtly to everyone. Her exchanges with Simeon are fluid and almost perfect. She watches. It's just too beautiful. Not too difficult.Karin's eyes narrow, and her mind turns through the gears. Elizabeth is not only another worker. No, this comes across as a game. Karin also wonders if she is playing it correctly or being played.She moves in her chair, leaning back slightly, observing Elizabeth's shoulders stiffen as Simeon walks into the room. Though Karin sees it, it is slight. Between them, there is something more. It's not connected to business at all.Elizabeth is in too deep, even if she
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-24The Unexpected Proposal Simeon’ Soft Spot.
CHAPTER 17: SIMEON'S SOFT SPOT.The lights of the city blur as Simeon drives; the buzz of the motor is always there between them. Elizabeth wonders whether she is imagining it or if the silence between them has more weight than it ought to as the quiet drags on. Tonight feels different, yet she had anticipated him to be cold and aloof, the man who plans every action with a cold-blooded mentality.Simeon looks over at her and grips the steering wheel tightly, his usual confident look replaced by something calmer, more meditative. His jaw is fixed, and his customary manner is covered with a layer she can not quite understand.Simeon replies suddenly, his voice low and tinged with a calm fury, "You think I don't care." "But I do.."Elizabeth's heart pauses. His soothing voice surprises her. She had not expected this, had not expected him to be so transparent, so raw.She moves in her seat to attempt to understand his words. She probes, "You care?" the question hanging between them.His e
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-24The Unexpected Proposal Alex’s Obsession
CHAPTER 18: ALEX’S OBSESSION Alex slants back in his office chair, his fingers pounding continuously on the glossy desktop. Elizabeth is the one idea that dominates his head besides Simeon. He is ready to untangle the web of lies and dishonesty they have spun together. It chews at him more than the jealousy, more than the treachery. He is sure that something more buried beneath Simeon's calm façade would provide him the advantage. He has to know the actual situation.His voice is icy and clipped, and he adds to the phone, "Get me everything." "Everything Blackwood allows you to do. Get down to business. And I mean deep.On the other end of the queue, the private investigator moves without delay. Although the individual had worked for Alex before, this is personal.Days pass with just bits of information arriving, but it keeps Alex on alert. Late one night, the phone rings after he has been reading over the mounting papers on his desk. Alex's gaze leaps to the screen as the investigat
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-24The Unexpected Proposal Elizabeth’s First Business Move.
CHAPTER 19: ELIZABETH’S FIRST BUSINESSMOVE.Elizabeth enters the modern, glass-walled conference room and clicks her heels with every stride. She resists letting the weight of the moment show on her chest. The executives are already sitting at the large table, all eyes on her as she stands at the head facing them. She tightens her hold on the presentation remote despite feeling the pulse surge.Simeon is clearly in the corner of the room; his eyes fixated on her, tracking every action like a predator. He has placed her at the centre of the corporate world, which has devoured and spit out many times. This is her time to prove herself, not only a conference.When Simeon asked her to give this, his voice had added, "You know what's at stake." You either sink or you swim.She inhales deeply and then exhales gently, her fingers caressing the cool, smooth tabletop. Her voice is calm and controlled, even if she is furious. The figures, forecasts, and data all fit quite nicely. She is not la
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-24The Unexpected Proposal The Secret Sabotage
CHAPTER 20: THE SECRET SABOTAGE Elizabeth's fingers hover over the keyboard while she scans the financial report again. Though they should line up, they do not. No matter how often she examines the calculations, something is lacking—a sizable amount of money—millions, precisely speaking. She narrows her attention by clicking across several spreadsheets. No apparent reason or evidence of any transaction could explain the difference.Her tummy contracts and a knot of worry is beginning to develop. This cannot be happening. Once more, running the figures, the outcome is the same: The funds vanished.The office feels too tiny at once, and the air is too heavy. She tries to steady her breath by swallowing. She is in over her level. This surpasses all she has ever handled.She takes out her phone and diples Simeon's number. Her thumb quakes as she holds it to her ear. It sounds as though it were a countdown. He picks up with a pleasant but businesslike voice. "What is it??"With her voice
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-24The Unexpected Proposal Elizabeth Is Accused
CHAPTER 21: ELIZABETH IS ACCUSED Elizabeth walks into the conference room and looks about at her coworkers. One can sense the suspense in the air. It's something different than the typical office meeting talk. She hears bits of conversation and words that cause her blood to stop cold as she gets to the table. Her name is Amounts. Writings. Everything seems to point precisely to her.Heart thumping, she settles in and tries to put events together. Sliding a hefty file in front of her, the austere man in charge of security has a keen look. His voice cuts through the quiet. These are the reports. They show your signature on the transactions. How, then, would you explain this?Elizabeth looks down at the papers before her, and her fingers shake. The figures are negative. Her signature is there, straightforwardly. She did not, however, approve anything. She knows that she seems guilty from everyone in the room's perspective.She searches, but nobody catches her gaze. Standing in the corne
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The Unexpected Proposal True Beginning
CHAPTER 60: The True Beginning Its soft hum mingles with the repetitive wave slap against its hull, and the boat slices through the blue waters. Elizabeth inhales the salty air and feels the warm sun stroke her skin. Beside her, Simeon casts a shadow with his big shoulders to protect her from the midday heat. As intense and unrelenting as the boat under them, his presence is reassuring.A sanctuary of unspoiled beauty, the island looms ahead with white sandy beaches bordered by lofty palm trees. There are no distractions here, no reminders of the world they departed behind. Alone on the great expanse of the ocean, just the two of them beginning a new chapter.Elizabeth's hand slides into Simeon's as they near the shore. The boat slows, and the sand gently laps at the water. Looking down at her, his black eyes mirror the tranquillity of the landscape.His look today is warm and intimate, sometimes obscured by the turmoil of their history. They are free now."Are you ready?" he enquire
The Unexpected Proposal Wedding at Last
CHAPTER 59: The Wedding at Last Her eyes wander to the man behind her. Simeon is Strong, solid, and always there, but today... today... he is still reflecting on her anxiety. He approaches her carefully; his footfalls faint on the floor as he gently rests a hand on her shoulder.Elizabeth whispers, "Simeon, this is happening." Staring at the reflection of the two of them in the glass, she raises the dress and pushes it closer to her body, her fingers shaking. At last, we are here.Leaning in, Simeon's breath warms against her ear, softening his look. I told you I'd make it accurate. I am present now. You are present. Though his voice is constant, its subtle intensity says a lot.The moment's finality affects her heart. All the trials they have undergone, the betrayals, the adversaries vanquished, have brought them here, one wedding, a fresh chapter. Yet under the thrill, Elizabeth experiences a twinge of uncertainty, a nagging feeling that something is lacking. She locks it behind a
The Unexpected Proposal Last Stand
CHAPTER 58: The Last Stand They can no longer run. This is the moment they struggle for all they nearly had, all they have lost.Reaching for Elizabeth's hand, Simeon gently and steadily grounds her, stroking his fingers over hers. Quick and unyielding, she can feel his pulse matching hers. His touch promises that we are in this together.He continues, quiet but confident, "We're going back." His brow creases in resolve, his jaw firm. There is no more concealing.Her heart pounding, Elizabeth looks up at him. The church, where it all started, where they had vowed to each other forever, is now the battleground for their future. She understands what this entails. Returning to the church and entering the lion's den isn't only about love. It's about getting back all the world has sought to steal from them.Stepping outside, the night air cools, and the burden of their choice hangs heavy. Though they understand the dangers, there is no turning back. The streets are strangely quiet, as t
The Unexpected Proposal Enemy Revealed
CHAPTER 57: The Enemy Revealed Simeon and Elizabeth face their adversary's towering presence. The event's gravity crackles with tension in the air like an electric charge. Though her hold on Simeon steadies her, Elizabeth's heart races in her chest. Her mind races: who could have planned everything?The enemy scoffs, his wicked eye gleaming, causing Elizabeth's stomach to turn. A tall, slim man with a confidence bordering on arrogance, his sharp suit hardly creases as he moves forward. He radiates strength, a strength that is both private and risky.The man sneers at Simeon, his voice silky yet sharp, "You're out of your depth." You don't know who you're fighting against. He pauses, allowing the words to linger between them before saying, "The worst is yet to come."Simeon's jaw tightens. 'The worst' strengthens his determination. He grumbles beneath his breath, "We'll see about that." His eyes fix on the foe, the rage in them obvious.Elizabeth observes Simeon, the man she believed
The Unexpected Proposal Wedding Day Begins
CHAPTER 56: The Wedding Day Begins The early light, softly filtering through the drapes, casts a golden glow. Elizabeth stands before the mirror, breath caught in her throat. Delicate and complex, the dress clings to her body strangely yet soothingly. Though it's a sign of her change, a fresh chapter in her life, the burden of what it stands for is difficult to ignore.As she raises her hand to touch the fragile lace at the neckline, the dress's silky fabric brushes against her skin. Every action seems intentional, almost too slow as the expectation rises. Outside, the day's hustle and bustle plays out.Wedding guests are coming, last-minute décor touches are being applied, and Elizabeth stays planted, her head spinning with the magnitude of what is about to occur.Her mirror image seemed nearly foreign. Standing at the edge of eternity, this woman seems different from the one who entered Simeon's life several months before. She is still uncertain but stronger now. A fantasy she fer
The Unexpected Proposal The Wedding Day
Chapter 55: The Wedding DayAnticipation hangs thick in the air. Though the morning of Elizabeth and Simeon's wedding breaks bright and clear, tension permeates every area of the magnificent venue. It's a strange type of quiet before a storm when everything seems great, but you can't help but think something is about to go wrong.Standing by her dressing room window, Elizabeth observes the guests trickling in, laughing and conversing, almost reaching her ears. Though her heart races faster every second, she observes the flowers being arranged, the cars pulling up, and the last touches being applied. Something seems off.For the tenth time, she smooths down her wedding dress. The lace clinging to her curves, the fabric soft and delicate under her fingers, fits precisely. But the outfit seems unusual, odd, and out of place, as if it doesn't fit this time.Imagining herself walking down that aisle causes her breath to catch. Thinking about the vows, the promises they have made, and the r
The Unexpected Proposal Wedding Crisis
Chapter: 54 The Wedding Crisis The enthusiastic wedding planners and friends are filling the air with enthusiastic conversation, and the rehearsal is in full swing. Every thread of lace reminds Elizabeth, standing near the altar, of how far she and Simeon have gone as she adjusts her dress.Though the mood is heated, as if everything is about to change, the setting is lovely—flowers in full bloom, the golden tones of the chandeliers gently illuminating the space.Simeon walks beside her, his hand soft yet deliberate, brushing a lock of hair off her face. His voice is a constant anchor in the chaos of preparations; he tells her, "Everything's going to be perfect."The door opens suddenly, starting them both as they discuss the last details. A tall figure—a guy older, with an air of familiarity that sends a cold shudder down Elizabeth's spine—steps inside the doorway, and the room goes quiet. Though he is dressed smartly, and his presence demands attention, what disturbs her is the fri
The Unexpected Proposal Wedding Plans
Chapter: 53 The Wedding Plans Planning starts like a fantasy. Sitting at a little café, Elizabeth and Simeon talk about the wedding, their fingers interlaced. The sky is clear, and the sun has a gentle golden tone. Ideas rush, wild and uninhibited, the ceremony on a cliffside, the flowers bursting in every conceivable color, the attire as simple as it is magnificent. Every aspect of the guest list, who will sit on velvet pillows, is meant to show their affection.Yet under the thrill, a quiet dread simmers. The risks and danger constantly loom in the background, never letting them enjoy their moment. The idea of their foes still observing, waiting for a time to attack, keeps coming into their heads. Simeon sees the change in her demeanor and the frightened flash in her eyes.Though he is battling the same internal struggle, Simeon tightens his hold on her hand to comfort her. "El abeth, we'll have our day," he adds, his voice calm yet resolute. It will be ours." No one can rob us of
The Unexpected Proposal The Final Decision
Chapter:52 The Final Decision The silence in the room is almost palpable, stifling, as if the weight of the world is pushing down on them. Elizabeth rests next to Simeon, her head tucked against his chest, the constant beat of his heart, a soothing cadence under her ear. The world outside is peaceful, and stillness is only found when all is on the verge of change. City lights' soft glow flows through the window, creating long shadows across the room.Once so unclear, their future lies before them like an uncharted map ready to be explored. Yet in this quiet, Elizabeth has a growing dread of the unknown that no degree of assurance or love can completely erase. Though the path forward is still uncertain, they have come a long way and battled through much.Her fingertips run over the outline of his shirt. She lets a gentle breath, and her mind is in a knot. She feels as though she is peering down into an abyss from the edge of a cliff. Beyond this now, what is there? What remains to be
