Elaine Cai's life is calm and pleasant when everything changes in one night. She had a one-night stand with her sister's soon-to-be husband Duke Hayes, who is well-known for his attractiveness and the wealth of his family. The next day, she was informed that she had been Duke Hayes' wife all along, and was bound to get married the next day. Can Elaine avoid this sudden marriage with Duke, or must she accept the marriage and wait to see what happens?
View MoreElaine's POVWhen I was out of my room, we immediately went down stairs to meet Duke who was waiting for me at the last step of the stairs. He immediately sensed that I was coming down and looked up towards me. While looking at my face Duke has a surprise expression on his face as if he saw something that made him have that expression.I just continued walking down until I reached the last step of the stairs where Duke was still gazing at my face without moving since he had seen me." Hello, earth to Duke?" I teased him as I moved my palm in front of his eyes while smiling awkwardly at him." Oh Yes, sorry" Duke apologizes when he stops gazing at me " it's just your outfit Elaine Ahmm" he continued saying with an uncomfortable voice.I look down at the clothes that I was wearing and look back at Duke with confusion in my face " What's wrong with what I am wearing?" " No, Elaine it's not what you are thinking" Duke said in defense when he saw my face with confusion " The outfit is be
Chapter 37 - Awaken earlyElaine's POV When we were done having our dinner, we both decided to go back to each other's rooms. Duke accompanied me to my room even though I said to him , there's no need for him to go with me."Thank you for walking me back to my room Duke " I thanked him as I awkwardly smiled at Duke.He just smiled back at me " you're welcome dear, it's my pleasure to walk you back into your room making sure you get inside safely" he replied to me.I just laughed at what he had said as if he was joking with me " silly , why wouldn't I be safe with my own house when I am inside of it?" I remarked at him.Duke's face turned serious when he heard me say " no place is safe Elaine, even when we are talking casually together, maybe someone is already targeting you right now and you just don't know it will be your last day on earth" Duke explained something I don't quite understand." What do you mean?" I asked him in a confused voice Immediately Dukes expression changed an
Chapter 36 - Not healthy Elaine's POVWhen I was finally inside my room, I immediately lay down on the bed. I grabbed a pillow and covered my face in it. I shouted so loudly until my anger was gone. After shouting I immediately put aside the pillow and stared at the ceiling." Are you okay Miss?" Reya asked me as she looked over below my face.Nope I am not okay , I just want to lie forever here and forget everything that has happened to my life. I answered her sarcastically in my mind." Yes of course I am fine don't worry Reya " I lied to Reya as I got up from bed." Okay miss, are you going to wash up first or rest?" Reya asked me again as she walked towards the wardrobe." No, I am going to change immediately" I replied to Reya as I took a deep breath.That bastard, how could he say to me that I should be a useless wife for him?! What will my mother say about who is with my Dad while he is working. He thought I am like those other wife who want to stay and sit still comfortably
Chapter 35 : ArgumentElaine’s POVWhen the ceremony was over, Duke and I immediately left the company to go home, which I didn’t want to go home yet. I tried to protest but he didn’t listen and just dragged me out of the company and forced me to ride the car.“It’s so rude leaving your guest Duke” I said to him.“Don’t worry about them, they are just there for free food” Duke said in a cold voice while he looked outside the car window." Please don't hurt Mr.West because of what had happened in the ceremony, it's not his fault" I tried to plead not to hurt Mr.West again.Duke looked at me with an annoyed face" he deserves to be hurt , he left you out there and what had happened?! You were bullied by those ugly monkeys"" Duke, it was my fault not his if I didn't try to provoke them they wouldn't even do that " I explained to him trying to let him understand that It was my fault." No, it's not your fault Elaine, what you did back there is the right thing to do, provoking and protect
Chapter 34 Ceremony PART 5 : Success CeremonyElaine’s POVAfter Duke slapped the woman who had tormented me, her companions, including the woman, were pulled out of the room despite their protests as company guards forced them out, ignoring what they were saying.“Are you okay?” Duke asked when he glanced at me with a worried look.I looked at my ruined dress which was now stained by wine and my hair, which was also wet, smelled like wine. and sighed “Do I look Okay?” I sarcastically asked him with an annoyed voice in a low voice. Duke glances annoyingly at Mr. West who is now very pale in the face which is the sign that Duke is giving him a murderous look. “ Sir, I am sorry I didn’t meant not to be in Mrs. Hayes side there was something had happened outside that I ha-”“Dear, It’s not his fault and look at everyone is looking at us” I said to him, making him aware that everyone is staring at us already.Duke just sighed in frustration as he try to compose himself “ We Will talk
Chapter 33 Ceremony PART 4 : My WifeElaine’s POV Everyone gasps in disbelief when they hear the woman speak such words to me while still smiling mischievously at me. They seem to like watching me suffer in front of everyone, so what should I do?"So, what are your plans? " She questioned me again, pressing me to decide right away whether I will do what the woman demands.When I looked around, I noticed a large crowd of spectators who were intrigued by what was going on over here. I could hear people around us whispering that I can't hear anything because my heart is racing so fast, not because I'm terrified, but because I'm enraged at that woman who I want to smack in the face right now.“Poor her, being bullied by this spoiled brats”Which is why I want to punch their faces but I am holding back myself.“Yes look at her she is trembling with fear”Nope I am not actually that’s because I am feeling angry."Look at this woman, Bianca, she's shaking in terror; that's what happens when
Chapter 32 Ceremony PART 3 : BulliedElaine’s POVThe woman who poured her wine in my head just raised eyebrows on me “Oh, I am sorry I didn’t see that someone was below me “ She rudely remarked as the woman looked at my legs.Okay, Elaine, don't get angry since they don't deserve your time and effort. Pretend you're not bothered by what they did.I just feigned to smile in front of her "That's okay miss, you didn't mean to do that "I gently stated to her. "But what should I do? "This dress is really costly, and my husband would be upset that I stained it," I continued, concerned.The woman and her three friends laughed at what I said as if I was joking “Oh really that’s expensive? your husband must be blind to think that’s is expensive”One of her friends remarked, concluding that I was lying about my dress being expensive.The woman laughed once again at what her friend had said. "True, and I don't think you have a husband because who would marry and love someone like you who can't
Chapter 31- Ceremony PART 2 : Humiliated Elaine’s POVI could feel everyone staring at me as Duke kept pushing the wheelchair, everyone had started whispering around us when we stepped inside the room. I could feel them staring at me only that made my confidence that I felt before we got in vanish instantly. “Elaine, are you feeling alright?” Duke questioned, his voice troubled, as he stopped pushing the wheelchair and glanced at my face."Ye-s, I'm Alright, don't worry about it, so keep going," I said anxiously in a low voice so they couldn't hear us.Duke still glanced at my face with suspicion because he didn't trust what I said "Are you sure? because you look-" Duke didn't finish what he was saying when someone interrupted him."Finally you are here, darling nephew, I thought you wouldn't come to your succession ceremony," Duke's uncle had interrupted."Why would I not come to my own succession when finally I can have my grandfather's company uncle? Please don't joke around," D
Chapter 30 - Ceremony PART 1 : handsome manElaine's POVWe finally came down from the rooftop after finishing our conversation and returned to Duke's office quietly. While Duke softly pushes my wheelchair as we return together.Is he genuine about accomplishing what I requested even if there's no reward? I wasn't expecting to hear him agree to what I asked him regarding the type of reward I'd offer him; I was kidding a little when I asked if he'd do whatever I wanted even if it wasn't a reward." Finally, both of you are back, I thought you would just stay there forever! '' Mr.West scolded when he saw us coming while he waited in front of the Duke's Office." I am really sorry Mr.West for making you worried" I apologize to Mr.West for coming back so late.Mr. West simply smiled at me and said, "Don't worry Mrs. Hayes, I know it wasn't your fault, but it was my boss's fault, so please don't say sorry."Well to be honest it was really my fault for forgetting about the ceremony. The eve
Chapter 1 : ONE NIGHT STANDElaine's POV'Damn it, Why of all people it's him you had slept! Your sister Davina is engaged to him!'I look at Duke Hayes who is sleeping peacefully on my side and was totally naked in front of me which let me see his sex muscular body. This is the body I touched yesterday?!'Fuck! Maybe I should get out of there and quit swooning on his body before he wakes up!'I quietly get out of bed without making a sound, grab my clothing, and go into the bathroom to change back into my clothes. When I eventually changed back, Duke Hayes was still sleeping, which is really a good thing. I exited the room as quickly as I could.I really hope he doesn't recall what transpired last night and, more importantly, that he doesn't remember me at all, please God!!..."Ela, you're home! Where have you been?" my mother said as she spotted me entering through the door.I instantly look at her, trying not to show her my panicked emotion in my eyes.I smiled at her and explaine...
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