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CHAPTER ELEVENRACHEL'S POVTo say I was shocked by Leonardo’s actions is an understatement—what could possibly be his reason for helping me?In my opinion, there are only three possible options: Firstly, he’s doing it for the media, to gain more fans on his side.Secondly, he’s trying to divert my attention from putting him on my list of suspects.Lastly, and the option I really don’t think is true—he’s actually being nice.His back was still turned to me, and at this moment, I don't care what he's planning, but I'm not getting on his back.I tried to get up on my own, but I landed back on my butt on the ground. My leg refuses to let me do what I want right now. Damn leg!“Are you getting on my back or not? Because we need to find that treasure box before the H’s do,” he said, sounding irritated. I scoffed. “Well, then go ahead,” I snapped, and he turned and swiftly picked me up bridal style. I believe I wasn’t the only one shocked—every single person on that field was shocked. The
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CHAPTER TWELVE-Third place?!!
LEO'S POVGoddamn it! How on earth did I forget that we share the same apartment?I cursed under my breath as I changed into something more comfortable. Well, what can I say? I guess I have to expect more encounters like this. I opened the door again, and this time, Rachel's eyes were glued to her phone. It looked like something serious, but who cares? I went straight to the kitchen to get a glass of water.The kitchen was sleek and modern, with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The cabinets were a deep mahogany, contrasting with the light gray walls, and the room was lit by soft, recessed lighting that gave it a warm, inviting glow. The glass jar I needed was on a high shelf above the sink, just out of easy reach.Rachel leaped into the kitchen on one leg, clearly favoring the injured one. She reached up for the glass jar but couldn’t quite grab it. Her fingers barely brushed the edge.Well, she doesn't expect me to get it for her, right? I mean, I do not wish to rec
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CHAPTER THIRTEEN- Suspicious
RACHEL’S POVIt's been two days since we came in third at the first couple's games.Shocking, right? Well, we were told the aim of the game was to test our cooperation as a team since we’re supposed to be couples.Though the H's came in first, there was no chemistry between them. Henry fell, but Helen still rushed to get the box, and he joined later.However, our case was different since Leo bent down to help me. That’s how we ended up in third place, and I swear I could see the look of disappointment on Helen’s face as she stared at Leo, whose facial expression showed he was pleased with himself.Claiming to be a hero? Trust me, he’s only doing it for the camera. That aside, I’ve got too much on my plate to dwell on him.The first episode was released today, since it’s Saturday. The program airs from Monday to Saturday at exactly 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.I was dumbfounded when I read the reviews on YouTube. The show is trending on almost all social media platforms."What?! A pick-me?!" I exc
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CHAPTER FOURTEEN: HALF-BROTHER
LEO’S POVThe look on Rachel’s face clearly told me she was beyond shocked. She looked like she needed someone to wake her up. Her gaze slowly shifted to Bug, who also had no idea what was going on.But guess what? Even the other shareholders were just as shocked because everyone in there knew me.The whole room was so silent that even a single pin drop could be heard.“I-I don’t get what you mean,” Rachel stuttered, still trying to recover from her shocked state.“What don’t you get? The fact that the Dr. Lugard on your list of shareholders is none other than me?”Rachel clenched her hand into a fist, her shocked expression quickly turning into rage.“Bug, get me the documents with the list of shareholders,” she ordered, stressing each word.A few minutes later, Bug hurried in with the documents and placed them in front of Rachel.She checked the list, and I knew she saw Dr. Lugard with 13.1 percent shares.“Have you seen my name, or do you need evidence?” I asked, my voice calm as th
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CHAPTER FIFTEEN: REALIZATION
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Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CHAPTER SIXTEEN- SECOND CHALLENGE
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Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: HE FOUND ME
RACHEL'S POV"We're supposed to be working together, but he will never listen. Mr. 'I-am-always-right,'" I muttered angrily, pushing through the dense trees. I checked the map again, hoping to find some familiarity with the route I was following, but it was useless."Should I have just listened to him?" My inner voice questioned, but I shook my head stubbornly.Suddenly, I heard noises ahead, startling me. "Hello, anybody there?" I called out, trying to sound brave, though fear gripped me.Then, four puppets emerged from behind the trees. At first, I sighed in relief, thinking they were just part of the challenge. But their demeanor was anything but friendly. They moved toward me slowly, pulling out a net.It dawned on me—they were trying to trap me, prevent me from reaching the castle.Instinct kicked in, and I turned to run back the way I came, but two of them had anticipated this and took a different route, blocking my escape. Of course, they were familiar with the terrain.I change
Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: MYSTERY
LEO’S POVThe rain had finally stopped, leaving the air thick with the scent of wet earth and the fresh, lingering humidity. The atmosphere between us was heavy with unspoken words, a tension that neither of us seemed willing to break. We walked in silence, following the last route on the map. The silence was palpable, filled with the sound of our footsteps crunching against the damp ground. I could feel her presence beside me, the quiet between us somehow more meaningful than anything we could have said.Suddenly, she froze, her eyes wide with fear. I wasn’t sure what had startled her, but before I could react, she let out a scream and did the unexpected.Rachel jumped into my arms.The force of it made me stagger backward, struggling to find my balance as I held her close. Her body pressed against mine, and everything seemed to slow down. Our faces were inches apart, her breath warm against my skin. For a moment, it felt as though time itself had stopped. I could hear my heart poundi
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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
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
