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The Unexpected Proposal Dangerous Yes
CHAPTER 6: DANGEROUS YES Elizabeth's pulse beats in her ears as she sees Simeon turn the engagement ring between his fingers, the diamond catching the faint glow of the chandelier of the restaurant. He doesn't have any laughs. He has not laughed at all. Instead, an amused smile plays at the corner of his lips as though he has discovered a game far more interesting than the dinner before him."That's quite the proposal," he says, voice like aged whiskey, gaze fixed on hers with startling intensity.She pushes hard, her words returning to her like a stupid dare she hadn't anticipated being taken seriously. She stammers, reaching for the ring, then his fingers gently close around it with intentional ease. Forget it.He slants forward, elbows resting on the immaculate white tablecloth, every action under control. He says, "No," sliding the ring on his finger.Between them, the air gets tense.Elizabeth stiffens, fixed on the ring now pressing against his flesh. Her brain spins. This was
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Unexpected Proposal Power Shift
CHAPTER 7: THE POWER SHIFT The costly walnut desk in Alex's workplace receives morning sunshine slanting through the drapes. He looks not at all. His fingers hang over his phone, his coffee cannot reach him, and the newspaper opens before him.The firm, brutal headline flashes back at him.ELIZABETH HASTINGS ENGAGED TO BILLIONAIRE SIMEON BLACKWOOD!His chest constricts. His steady, leisurely breathing does nothing to calm the tempest building inside of me.Page after page, the pieces examine every element: their claimed whirlwind romance, the passionate kiss at the gala, the way Elizabeth's hand rested against Simeon's chest as though she belonged there.The front page mostly features a picture. Her fingers tightened inside his jacket as Simeon's lips brushed against hers. The globe thinks this. Hell, even the picture gives it a lifelike quality.Alex's hold gets tighter, the newspaper's edges crumpling under his fingertips."You okay, boss?"Kara's voice oozes with something too nea
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Unexpected Proposal A Dangerous Game
CHAPTER 8: A DANGEROUS GAME Tension hangs in the air like the promise of a storm. Simeon's office smells strongly like whiskey mixed with the thick leather of his chair. The metropolis lights behind him through the large glass windows, seemingly limitless into the night.Alex is standing close to the door, his fists closed, and his whole body expresses subdued anger. His perfect suit is flawless, but his demeanour is anything but. His eyes dart from Elizabeth to Simeon, landing on the man behind the desk like a cat weighing up its opponent.Trapped between them, Elizabeth senses their wrath weighing down on her. Her hands shake at her sides, but she locks her jaw to avoid appearing weak."What kind of twisted game are you engaged in?" Alex demands, his voice shrill like a whip breaking through the quiet.Simeon is still seated, fingers entwined, his face invisible. "I don't play games." Though his voice is smooth and somewhat bored, his eyes flash with something threatening. "I look
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Unexpected Proposal Alex’s Breaking Point
CHAPTER 9: ALEX’S BREAKING POINT The low murmur of discussion and the veil of cigarette smoke hardly let the faint brightness of the bar cut through. The air smells of stale bourbon and the bitter tang of sorrow clinging to Alex's skin. Nursing a half-empty glass of whiskey, his tie is unfastened, his sleeves rolled up, and his stance slumped on the high-backed stool.Again sip. The heat doesn't help him to dull the chest agony.His knuckles are white, and he grabs the glass tightly. Beside him, the newspaper is crumpled, its strong headline mocking him. Hastings Elizabeth Started working with Billionaire Simeon Blackwood.His stomach flips.It is a lie. It had to be.But the picture taken under it—the way she lets Simeon hold her, the way she stares at him—tells another tale.He swallows even another spoonful of whiskey while the fire scorches his throat.This is his fault.He went carelessly, stupidly. He let his needs and greed destroy the one decent thing in his life. She left no
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Unexpected Proposal Trap Is Set
CHAPTER 10: THE TRAP IS SETElizabeth finds her breath freezing in her throat.Though silent, the penthouse is not quiet; one finds it soothing. It is incorrect, thick, and smothering.Her fingers curl into the sheets, and she sits slowly. The city's glow produces faint streaks of light across the drapes, even while the room's corners remain dark.After that, a sound.A slink of motion beyond her door.Her pulse leaps over her ribs. She listens; she hardly breathes sometimes. Additional creaks. The weight of feet on the hardwood flooring of the corridor.She is not here by herself.She swallows hard as she gently and silently swings her legs over the bed. She walks coldly on the floor under naked feet toward the door. The air seems too peaceful, weighted with something invisible waiting.She puts her palms out for the handle; shadows move.Her heartbeat pauses.Her nose smells of leather and sweat. A hand closes over her mouth before she can yell. An arm dragging her rear against a p
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Unexpected Proposal Alex’s Last Plea
CHAPTER 11: ALEX’S LAST PLEAThis is his last turn, his last opportunity to rectify the harm he has done and straighten things out.He fixes his gaze at the door, the heavy wood separating him from all she has lost. His stomach gets contracted. Though he has been here many times, he has never been like this. As the seconds an eternity, his heart thumps in his chest.He knocks at last. He flinches since the sound echoes louder than he could have predicted. He has no idea what he expects. She has been waiting for him to return so she can dash into his arms, tell him it will all be well and reassure him. Alternatively, he is preparing for the worst.The door opens creakingly.He initially notes her frigid, far-off eyes. Something he cannot place flickers momentarily, but it goes too fast."Elizabeth... "Before he can stop, his voice breaks. His words reveal him, and their quiver makes him feel less than he should be.Her lips push together in a narrow line, but her face is still unreadab
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Unexpected Proposal Elizabeth’s Refusal
CHAPTER 12: ELIZABETH’S REFUSAL Elizabeth's thoughts are distortedly reflected in the mirror in front of her. She analyzes her face while standing at its edge, her fingers grazing the icy glass. In addition to being worn out and strained, the eyes staring back at her also contain defiance. Her heartbeat is still rapid from the talk with Alex, and her jaw tightens. He had apologized unadulteratedly, but it had been in vain. Words could not undo the months of deceit and treachery. As a tempest of frustration rises deep inside her, her fingers tighten their hold on the sink's edge. After everything, she is aware that she cannot forgive him. She is no longer the same person and doesn't believe she could allow herself to return, even if she wanted to. She taps the sink with a quick motion. Boom. Sharp and definitive, the sound reverberates. She feels a surge of hurt and rage, but she doesn't have time to let it consume her. The world outside this bathroom door, the future, is waitin
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-16The Unexpected Proposal Simeon’s True Motives?
CHAPTER 13: SIMEON’S TRUE MOTIVES?Simeon smells polished wood, leather, and something chilly, something calculated from his office. Dark bookcases lined with the knowledge he has gathered over years of empire-building cover the walls. Perfectly polished, his desk feels like an altar to ambition. And just now, he sits, slanted slightly forward, his fingers steepled together, carefully observing Elizabeth. He starts first, his voice austere and businesslike, yet underlying the words is a faint edge that cannot be disregarded. You would come around, I knew. Though he doesn't say it with pride, there is satisfaction there—a guarantee in his voice that causes Elizabeth's stomach to turn over. Her body tense as her fingers linger over the desk edge before him. Her head is whirling, attempting to assemble everything before this moment. She is devoid of options. Simeon keeps going, his voice getting increasingly forceful. "Everything business from here is from here. If this is to succeed
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The Unexpected Proposal Alex’s Last Betrayal
CHAPTER 75: Alex’s Last Betrayal In his last act of desperation, Alex has joined forces with a merciless foe, a corporate mogul linked worldwide. Once a competitor, this guy now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Alex in their common objective: to destroy Simeon's empire. There has never been more at stake.Simeon stops dead, breath quick, hands clenched. "This time, he's gone too far," he grumbles beneath his breath, his words simmering with silent rage. His thoughts speed, looking for an edge, a flaw to use in this perilous new coalition.Elizabeth gazes up at him, her expression icy but resolute. "Simeon, this is the endgame," she adds softly, her voice firm yet harsh, undercutting the peaceful front. His last card is being played. We cannot afford to wait.Simeon considers the consequences of this fresh alliance, his head spinning. Desperate to win at any cost, Alex has crossed a boundary that could destroy them all. Simeon, however, will not be scared. He says emphatically, "We wo
The Unexpected Proposal Elizabeth’s Strategy
CHAPTER 74: Elizabeth’s Strategy Elizabeth's office seems different today. There is a purposeful tension in the air, one of action about to happen. Her mind runs like a machine, calculating, analysing, and strategising as she reviews the most recent financials, fingers hovering over the keyboard. Though Elizabeth isn't one to readily break, Alex's assaults have already done considerable harm. She has no plans to let his attack cause her company to fall under the weight of it.She says under her breath, her voice steady but full of intensity, "Time to turn the tables." Slamming a paper on her desk, she finds the bold projections and figures to be a beacon of optimism among the turmoil.Simeon, his forehead creased in concentration, stands opposite her, watching her closely. They have shared this experience of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges; however, this feels different.Elizabeth's strategy is bold. She will change the public's view and return money and support in th
The Unexpected Proposal First Major Blow
CHAPTER 73: The first Major Blow Watching the numbers on the screen plummet makes Simeon's pulse race. His company's stock is falling faster than he can grasp. Every alert and notification feels like a stab to the heart. Every hour makes the press's position worse; they are having a field day with Alex's charges.Using his newly acquired ally, Alex has started a brutal assault. Everything Simeon and Elizabeth have worked for is at stake, from hostile takeovers, smear campaigns, and underhanded strategies meant to leave little in their wake.Simeon's fists pound on the desk, the quiet room resonating with the harsh sound of his frustration. He flushes with rage and disbelief. He's acting now. Now, he exhales, his voice tense with need. We cannot afford to wait any more.Elizabeth stands beside him, hand on his shoulder, looking at the display. She absorbs the figures, the fast drop, and the media circus surrounding their firm. She understands precisely what this implies.What can we
The Unexpected Proposal The Corporate war Heats Up
CHAPTER 72: The Corporate War Heats UpThe words are unambiguous: Alex's firm is negotiating a takeover, using unlawful methods to destroy every business. Simeon exhales softly and reclines back in his chair. Reading the names and the dates, everything exactly matches Alex's plot to harm him, which causes his heart to race in his chest.Though the moment's gravity is apparent, Elizabeth enters the room softly, her footsteps light. Not yet, Simeon looks down. His palm glides across the page, the burn of the truth seeping deeper. "If we play it right, this could finish him; he says quietly, his voice low and dangerously calm."His eyes rise to meet hers, and in that instant, they both realise This is their opportunity.Elizabeth approaches closer, her eyes combing the document in Simeon's palm. She knows what that implies without having to read it. "We need proof," she replies, her voice strong. She will match his. Reaching for his hand, she brushes her fingers against his, a quiet prom
The Unexpected Proposal A Corporate Takeover War
CHAPTER 71: A Corporate Takeover WarIt should be a time for triumph, for relief following everything they have endured. Simeon, however, enters the room and sees the tidy pile of papers on his desk, papers that ought not to be there. His stomach tightens.Standing close by, his assistant Sarah's expression combines worry and bewilderment. Simeon, these arrived just before you. We are being aimed at.Flipping open the first file, Simeon clutches the edge of his desk and clenches his jaw. The names of numerous important corporate clients and partners are in black and white, each now part of a hostile acquisition. Alex had hit and hit quickly."Damn it," Simeon grumbles beneath his breath. It strikes him like a slap. This all-out war was meant to destroy everything he had achieved, not only a corporate strategy. Every contract, every client, and every inch of progress they have achieved is now in danger.Elizabeth walks in after him, the door slamming open. Her face is unreadable, but t
The Unexpected Proposal Fall Of a Tyrant
CHAPTER 70: The Fall Of a TyrantAlex's most recent action is as quiet as a predator ready to attack. Everything seems to be in Simeon and Elizabeth's favour; thus, they are sure they have finally trapped the guy who has tormented their life. Alex, however, is far from the defeated guy they wanted."Make no mistake," Simeon continues, his voice low but forceful, "we've got him now. It's over now. His eyes find Elizabeth's, a mutual determination between them.But the phone rings, slicing through the tension like a razor. Simeon looks at Elizabeth to respond; he knows it's Alex on the other end. The voice on the line is scornful and frigid. "You believe you have triumphed?" Alex's tone oozes irony. I still have a couple more surprises left. You are not the only one with authority.Elizabeth's eyes narrow, and her heart skips a beat. She is familiar with Alex. Every shadow has revealed his existence; every action he has taken has shown his manipulation. But this time, there's no turning
The Unexpected Proposal Final Face Off
CHAPTER 69: The Final Face OffStill looking at the papers in front of her, she answers, "The clock is ticking." We cannot afford errors.Simeon stops dead and gapes at her. Though her voice is confident, her hands are a little shaky as she sifts through the final elements of their plan. He knows she is as ready as he. They have gone through so much together, but now... this battle will determine all.Simeon exhales sharply. He murmurs, his voice full of desperation, "We have one shot at this." We have to be successful.He gazes at the board strewn with notes, links, and pictures—a map of all Alex has accomplished, all they have found. The image is complete, yet it still feels wanting. Some pieces of the puzzle are missing, and those missing ones are the most dangerous.Elizabeth gets up, her eyes locking with his, and pushes away from the table, her fingers clawing into the wood. I understand, she softly replies. We are, nevertheless, doing this for the right causes. There is more to
The Unexpected Proposal Gathering Storm
CHAPTER 68: The Gathering Storm Elizabeth says, the words almost escaping her lips, "I can't keep doing this, Simeon." Her voice betrays her frustration, which she can no longer control. Every day, every moment, it's as if we're waiting for the other shoe to drop.Turning to face her, Simeon shows no expression. He starts to talk but then shuts his mouth as though the correct words were imprisoned within him. Elizabeth can see the fight in his eyes—the struggle between his wish to save her and the significant burden of their circumstances.She says, her voice slightly stronger now, "If we don't act soon, we'll lose everything." Waiting longer increases Alex's control over us.Though unspoken yet unquestionable, the truth hovers between them, choking. Simeon looks down to the ground and runs a hand through his hair."I know," he replies, his voice tight. But what if revealing everything makes it worse? What if we are directly entering a trap?Elizabeth advances, her heart pounding. Si
The Unexpected Proposal Return of Enemy
CHAPTER 67: The Return Of Enemy Flipping through papers, Simeon leans against the desk, his eyes narrowing in search of anything indicating their next move. The unexpected ping of his phone pierces the quiet, its piercing, harsh tone echoing across the room like a bell tolling for something evil.A message from a contact, a little line of text sufficient to make his heart race: "Alex is making his move. He is coming for you.Simeon's fingers freeze across the screen. His neck tightens, and the room appears closed around him briefly. Looking up at Elizabeth, he hardens his features.He is no longer sitting back. Alex is beautiful, and this time it's personal.Elizabeth turns from the window, breathless. What does he intend? What is he doing right now?Simeon grits his teeth and looks at the papers strewn on the table. Everyone is coming together; Alex has been waiting for the appropriate time to start a full offensive. And now it has come. Simeon feels queasy. This time, it's not on
