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Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.THIRTY EIGHT-MEMORIES
Rachel's POVI was stunned as the words left his mouth. My gaze locked onto his, searching desperately for any hint of deception, but his eyes revealed nothing. Was it possible I had misunderstood him, just as he might have misunderstood my role in posting Helen's article? “Someone else posted it without my knowledge, and…” he trailed off, his eyes falling to the ground for just a moment. Then, he looked back up, and our gazes met again, charged with unresolved tension. In that instant, memories rushed back like an unstoppable tide, pulling me into a moment I had long buried.Flashback “Hey, Cecilia! Yes, today’s my first day of grad school as a master’s student,” I said over the phone, my voice bright with excitement. But even as I spoke, anxiety tugged at me. My eyes darted around the room, searching for something I held dear—my bracelet, the one I considered my lucky charm. Wearing it today meant everything, but I couldn't find it. “Ugh! Where is that bracelet?” My frustration
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FLASHBACK CONTINUESRACHEL'S POVThe projector displays a case study on the screen: a multinational corporation facing challenges in managing its global operations. "Good morning Everyone. For the new students joining today, I am Professor Harding and I will be teaching you Global Business Strategy and Leadership. On that note, the first question I would like to ask today is, between centralization and decentralization, which is the best strategy for a global corporation like this? I would love to hear your answers" He said while staring at us, looking at different angles to see who would attempt the answer.A few minutes later, I decided to contribute since no one was willing to answer. I raised my hand."Nice, can you tell me your name?" He asked while keeping his phone on the table."I am Rachel Snow and I would say Decentralization," I said, keeping my posture as firm as possible. "Okay, Rachel. It's nice to meet you. Care to elaborate on why you choose decentralization?" Profes
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Flashback continuesLEO’S POV I must admit, she seems quite intelligent from the way she spoke earlier. Working together might not be so bad, but only as long as our opinions don’t clash.“Okay, I think we’ll discuss it tomorrow,” she said, excusing herself. As she turned to leave, she bumped into Mark.“Oh, sorry about that,” Mark said, and she gave him a quick nod.“So much bumping into people on my first day,” she muttered, before walking away. Mark shook my hand and continued talking.“Did you hear about the new bar opening tonight near the university? You should come check it out with me.” His tone was eager, but my attention had already shifted to Rachel disappearing down the hall.“I’m not interested,” I replied, starting to walk toward my next class.“Oh, come on, Leo,” Mark pressed, following me as I shook my head in disapproval.As we approached the classroom, I spotted her again—Rachel—standing in the corner, someone towering over her, blocking her path.“Oh no, looks lik
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LEO’S POV"Hello, Mark, can you tell me the location of the new bar? " I asked, glancing at the time—8:30 PM already."What? Are you going? I was thinking we could head over at 10 PM, you know," he replied, dodging my question entirely.Damn, what kind of friend is this?I can’t even remember how we became friends in the first place. How did we?"Mark, you didn’t answer my question," I repeated, my irritation bleeding through my voice."Alright, alright. It’s beside the GnGee Mall. It’s called Baresque," he finally relented. Before he could start rambling again, I hung up.As I sped down the highway, a thousand thoughts raced through my mind. What if Dave’s already done something? The thought gnawed at me, making me press down harder on the accelerator.But why do I care? I usually ignore this kind of drama. What’s different now?My phone buzzed, and I saw it was Mom calling. "Hey, Mom," I answered, but she stayed silent. She was pissed, I could tell. "I’ll be a little late, but I’l
Last Updated : 2024-09-18Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.FORTY TWO-GIRLFRIEND!
RACHEL’S POVMy head was still spinning, everything around me a blur as I tried to figure out where I was. The dim streetlights flickered above, casting long shadows across the pavement. My legs felt weak, and each step was an effort. Leo, silently walking beside me, offered his arm as support. His steady presence kept me grounded, even though the world felt like it was slipping away from me.I leaned heavily against the cool metal of the car, the night air brushing against my skin. I could feel my stomach churning again, but I forced myself to stay composed.“Do you need to go to the hospital?” His voice, usually so calm and distant, now carried an edge of concern. It surprised me.I turned my head toward him, my eyes drifting to the spot where I had thrown up earlier, the acrid smell lingering in the night air.“Yeah, I think I do,” I admitted, my voice hoarse. As I started to move toward the passenger’s seat, I hesitated, the words forming before I could stop them.“You know…” I t
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LEO’S POVAs I made my way to the car, I dialed John, my bodyguard, instructing him to dig into everything he could find on Dave. I knew Rcahel probably expected me to come to her rescue from Mom’s endless parade of questions and opinions. Normally, I’d intervene, but today, I just didn’t have the patience to face Mom’s overbearing nature.My car silently trailed behind them as they drove toward the mall—a sprawling 24-hour complex whose neon signs flickered lazily against the darkening sky. I parked discreetly in the shadows and waited as they disappeared inside. Minutes stretched into what felt like hours, the low hum of the city filling the silence. Then finally, they came out, and that’s when I saw her.Rachel stepped out first, and for a second, my breath hitched. She was wearing an emerald green dress that clung to her figure, the deep, rich color making her skin glow like gold under the lights. The neckline dipped just enough to be alluring but remained tasteful, perfectly highl
Last Updated : 2024-09-21Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.FORTY FOUR-UNDENIABLE FEELINGS
RACHEL’S POVI sat down in the room, memories of the kiss flashing through my mind on an endless loop. How did this happen so fast? My thoughts were racing. Sure, he might think of me as his girlfriend, but is he my boyfriend? No, not yet, I told myself, trying to shake off the butterflies fluttering wildly in my chest.I had just gotten back a little while ago after Leo's birthday party. It had gone better than expected, though I was far too exhausted to even think straight. The scene from last night kept replaying in my head, over and over, until sleep finally claimed me.Morning came too quickly, the shrill ring of my phone jolting me awake. I groggily fumbled for it, answering in a sleepy haze."Helloo..." My voice was barely audible."YEEEEEEE!" Cecilia's scream pierced through the speaker, echoing in my brain like an alarm.I sat upright, the remnants of sleep evaporating instantly. God, why is she so loud?"Cecilia, are you trying to kill me before my time?" I groaned, rubbing m
Last Updated : 2024-09-22Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.FORTY FIVE- YOU ARE MY GIRLFRIEND
LEO’S POVGetting the evidence I needed on Dave wasn’t difficult. I had instructed John not to rest until he gathered concrete proof, and as expected, he delivered. Once I had what I needed, the next step was to make sure the evidence landed on the student’s chatboard without revealing my involvement. That part was simple. I had one of my bodyguards, the techie, hack into the system and release everything anonymously.Done and dusted.Dave must have figured out it was me after our confrontation the previous night. I could see it in his eyes before the police arrived. But none of that mattered now. What mattered was her—Rachel.I watched her from across the courtyard. She stood there, emotions swirling in her eyes—anger, confusion, maybe even disbelief. She looked fierce in today’s outfit, radiating power and control. But even through the intensity, I couldn’t help but think she was the most stunning woman I’d ever seen.She began walking toward me, her steps slow, deliberate, her gaze
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Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SEVENTY SIX-MICHEAL’S BROTHER
Rachel’s POV "Now we have to plan for this stupid wedding," I said out loud, my voice laced with frustration. Cecilia said she is coming to check up on me. I heard the doorbell, and I knew it was her. “Oh, sweetie,” she said while hugging me tightly, her arms wrapping around me like a warm blanket. I could feel the comfort in her embrace, her familiar floral scent filling the air as I let out a shaky breath. Her voice was soft, yet filled with concern, and her touch made my guarded emotions threaten to spill over. “Oh, how are you?” I asked as we went to settle down on the couch. I could sense something off in her energy, but I chose to ignore it for now. “I’m angry with you, but I just chose to come,” she said, her voice steady yet tinged with a hint of hurt. She tried to mask her expression, but the slight crease in her brow and the way her eyes avoided mine gave her away. I sighed, bracing myself for whatever was coming. “What… why?” I asked, even though I knew exactly why sh
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SEVENTY FIVE-TOGETHER
LEO’S POV“But why now?” Rachel asked, her voice edged with frustration and confusion. “I mean, it’s been so long since he was arrested. Why is he attacking us now?” She paced back and forth in the sitting room, her steps quick and restless. Her arms were crossed tightly over her chest, and I could see the worry etched into her face. I watched her for a moment, trying to make sense of it myself. This wasn’t just a random move—it felt calculated, deliberate. But what triggered it now? After all this time? “I don’t know, Rachel,” I finally said, my tone low and serious. “But whatever it is, he clearly hasn’t let go of his grudge.” She stopped pacing and turned to face me, her eyes searching mine for answers I didn’t have."That won’t do him any good. He needed time to prepare, but eight years ago is way too long,” I said, running my hand through my hair as I tried to piece together every possible clue, every potential motive. “Or... what if he wasn’t planning anything at all?” she
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SEVENTY FOUR-VILLAIN
VILLAIN'S POVI’ve been watching them for a long time now. Every time I see them together, it burns me inside. The way they laugh, the way they look at each other—it makes me sick. They don’t even know I exist, not when it comes to the two of them. But that’s fine. They don’t need to know, because as long as I’m alive, I’ll make sure they’re never together. I stand on the balcony, staring out into the quiet night with a glass of wine in my hand. The air is cold, biting against my skin, but I don’t care. The street below is almost empty, just a few cars passing by, their headlights cutting through the dark. The moon is high in the sky, its pale light spilling through the window and making everything look lifeless. It matches how I feel—cold and restless. My left hand grip the railing tightly, my knuckles turning white. I should have been done with this by now. Rachel wasn’t supposed to still be a problem. But the idiot I sent to take care of her is sitting in a police cell, and now
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SEVENTY THREE- DAVE
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Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SEVENTY TWO- STILL ON THE CASE
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Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SEVENTY ONE- SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN MINE SINCE
MICHEAL’ S POV“Cecilia… listen! Just listen,” I urged, trying to soothe her, but she was far too wound up, pacing back and forth like a storm about to break.“Don’t tell me to calm down! I need to deal with Leo. How dare he treat his younger brother like this? Why is he being so cruel to you?” Her voice was sharp with anger, each word carrying the weight of her frustration.A strange warmth filled me, knowing someone was this fiercely on my side. Perhaps I should have held onto her years ago, made her mine when I had the chance.“Cecilia, please… calm down,” I said gently, hoping to steady her.“Don’t tell me to calm down!” she snapped, grabbing her jacket, preparing to storm out. But before she could take another step, I wrapped my arms around her from behind, pulling her close.She froze, her breath hitching as I held her tight. I leaned down, my lips close to her ear, my voice a soft murmur. “I’m okay. I promise,” I whispered, letting each word linger. “And besides, time heals ever
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH. SEVENTY- WHAT’S OUR RELATIONSHIP?
LEO’S POV“What do you mean I’m the cause of everything?” I asked, my voice tense. He grinned mischievously.“You think I’d just tell you? No, that’s a puzzle for you to figure out,” he replied, leaning back with a smug look.I could tell he was playing mind games, trying to throw me off balance. But if I played my cards right, there was a good chance I could get him on my side.“Alright, listen,” I said, keeping my tone steady. “I have an offer for you. Tell me who hired you and the price he promised. I’ll give you triple whatever he’s offering.”He smirked, his expression unreadable.“I’m sorry, but you can’t give me what I want.”He replied, and I chuckled, matching his mischievous grin. “You sure about that? Money? I’ve got plenty. Connections? I have those too. And power? You know well enough that I’m number one on the list of Las Vegas’ most powerful bachelors. As far as I’m concerned, there’s a limit to what your employer can do for you—but his limits are like infinity compa
