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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
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.THIRTY NINE
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
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH. FORTY- INCOMING DANGER
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
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.FORTY ONE- HER SAVIOR
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
Unexpected 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
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.FORTY THREE- SHE IS MY GIRLFRIEND
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
Unexpected 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
Unexpected 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 THREE- DAVE
RACHEL’S POVI was stunned, frozen in place as Lily’s words echoed in my mind. She knows Someone pushed me? Why is she just telling me now?“What?!” I gasped, my voice sharper than I intended, cutting through the tense silence in the room. Lily’s eyes darted toward the door, her hand quickly gesturing for me to lower my voice. “Tell me,” I demanded, gripping her shoulders, my voice now a trembling whisper. “Who is it?” Her hesitation hung thick in the air. “It’s…” Just as she opened her mouth to reveal the truth, a sudden knock shattered the fragile moment, sending my heart racing. The atmosphere shifted instantly, tension rippling through the room like an electric charge. I felt my grip tighten on Lily’s shoulders as dread crept into my chest. Who was at the door? And did they already know what Lily was about to tell me? "Tell me… who is it?" I insisted, my voice trembling with urgency, completely ignoring the knock. Lily hesitated, her lips parting as if to final
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SEVENTY TWO- STILL ON THE CASE
RACHEL'S POVI insisted the hospital discharge me because I had to go to the police station. First, someone pushed me into the pool, and then I was kidnapped. Now, I can't shake the feeling that something even worse is about to happen. A sense of dread lingers, the air thick with the weight of impending danger. The tension inside me grows as I try to make sense of the chaotic events, my heart racing with fear and uncertainty.As I entered the station, my mind replayed all the horrifying moments I had endured in his place, each memory like a fresh wound reopening.“Oh, you're here to see me too?” he asked, his voice carrying a hint of surprise.“Also? Was someone else here too?” I asked, a sense of confusion creeping into my voice. He chuckled softly, the sound sending an unsettling chill through the air.“I guess you're unaware. He didn’t inform you? The person who caused your kidnapping?” he said, smiling, but there was something in his expression that made me freeze. He wasn’t joking
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
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SIXTY NINE-YOU ARE THE CAUSE
LEO’S POVWe’ve been enemies for years, and nothing unusual happened. But the moment we started caring for each other, the strange occurrences returned, darker and more unsettling.As I drove to meet Micheal, a plan already forming in my mind, my phone rang. Rachel. Her voice was filled with urgency, and the next words she spoke left me cold."What?!" I shouted, slamming my foot on the brake. My car jerked to a stop, my heart racing as if it might tear through my chest."Dave has never been in prison?" I asked, my voice low, but the disbelief was clear. I clung to the steering wheel, knuckles white. "No," Rachel confirmed, her voice shaky. "There are no records of him in the prison database." That was it. Dave was involved—he had a hand in all of this madness. My pulse quickened, thoughts spinning as I tried to piece it all together."I’m coming. I’ll get back to you," I said, my voice strained. Hanging up, I pressed the gas pedal, my mind now consumed by questions.As I drove, I dia
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SIXTY EIGHT-NEW TRUTH
RACHEL’ S POV I know things have been awkward between us lately. We were at loggerheads just weeks ago, but this variety show brought us closer than I ever expected. "Leo..." I called, and he looked up at me. He was sitting a bit far away but moved closer, settling next to me. "Yes?" he answered, his eyes locking with mine. I have so many questions I want to ask him, especially now, but I don't know how to begin. "Could you hand me my phone?" I asked, stretching out my hand. He passed it to me, and I played a video before handing it back to him. He watched it, and I could tell he remembered. "I think this is where everything between us started," I said. It was a video of the day my dad was hit in that tragic accident. For a long time, I believed Leo was responsible, but over the months, doubt crept in. The video felt too real to dismiss, but part of me started wondering if I had been wrong all along. Maybe, just maybe, I should’ve asked instead of blaming him from the start. B
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SIXTY- SEVEN: HOSPITAL
LEO'S POVAs I stepped further into the abandoned building, my heart raced. In the flickering light, I spotted Rachel, tied to a chair, her eyes wide with fear. Panic surged through me as I noticed a group of men emerging from a dark room, their expressions menacing. What made my blood run cold was the sight of a bomb strapped to her body, wires and a digital timer blinking ominously. My instincts kicked in, and I couldn't think of anything else but getting to her. I rushed toward Rachel, my heart pounding in my chest. “Get away from her!” I shouted, adrenaline coursing through my veins. The men, however, just laughed, their eyes filled with malice. One of them held a remote, taunting me with it. “Step closer, and we’ll set it off,” he sneered. “Leo, don’t!” Rachel pleaded, her voice trembling. But I couldn’t back down. I took another step forward, my resolve unyielding. In an instant, pain exploded in my leg as I felt a sharp sting; I had been shot. I stumbled but kept my focus o
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SIXTY SIX-FOUND!
LEO'S POVAs I stepped further into the abandoned building, my heart raced. In the flickering light, I spotted Rachel, tied to a chair, her eyes wide with fear.Panic surged through me as I noticed a group of men emerging from a dark room, their expressions menacing.What made my blood run cold was the sight of a bomb strapped to her body, wires and a digital timer blinking ominously. My instincts kicked in, and I couldn't think of anything else but getting to her.I rushed toward Rachel, my heart pounding in my chest.“Get away from her!” I shouted, adrenaline coursing through my veins. The men, however, just laughed, their eyes filled with malice. One of them held a remote, taunting me with it.“Step closer, and we’ll set it off,” he sneered.“Leo, don’t!” Rachel pleaded, her voice trembling. But I couldn’t back down. I took another step forward.In an instant, pain exploded in my leg as I felt a sharp sting; I had been shot. I stumbled but focused on Rachel, who was looking at me
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CH.SIXTY FIVE- NEARLY FOUND
LEO'S POV “What’s our next step?” I asked the officer, urgency lacing my voice.“Right now, we’re compiling a description of the suspect,” he replied, motioning to the forensic team working on their computers.“We’ll use facial recognition software to see if we can match him against any known criminals in the system.”Just then, Bug burst into the room, his face a mixture of concern and determination. “Leo, I’ve got something,” he said, urgency in his voice.“What is it?” I asked, my heart pounding in anticipation.“My boss once told me that she will put tracking device on all her shoes right Sarah Eli’s murder and I think it is linked to her macbook in the office” Bug said, bringing outa macbook that probably belongs to Rachel.“She said on it for safety reasons.”“Right,” I said, nodding.“She wanted to make sure we could always find her if anything happened again.” Bug continued“We can track her location using that device,” Bug said, pulling out his phone. “If she’s wearing those
