All Chapters of Mafia's Marriage Contract: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

*Twelve years ago*Elle is standing in front of the Hawkins mansion. She’s not afraid nor does she have any scruples in what she’s going to do. As long as she has Ryder by her side, she doesn’t care about anything else. “His parents must die for daring to take him away from her!She rings the doorbell. A new maid opens the door.“Yes?” the maid frowns. “I’m here to meet Mr. Hawkins,” Elle says. The maid is suspicious of the girl.“It’s late at night. You can meet him tomorrow-”“I must meet him now! His life is in danger.”Elle sounds desperate now which alarms the maid. She thinks hard. What if the girl is telling the truth? “Alright, come in.”She steps aside to let Elle inside. Elle waits in the living room while the maid goes to fetch Vincent. He arrives a few minutes later, fully dressed. Vincent rarely sleeps, preferring to stay up all night to work. He eyes the young girl with interest. “You’re Elle Swanson,” he states. “Hector’s friend. James Swanson’s daughter.”“You know

The whole class is abuzz with children’s chatter. Scarlett nervously looks around, feeling lost. The other kids are ignoring her, talking and playing amongst themselves. They’re not even looking at her way which only increases her sense of isolation.It has been over a week since she started the new school and she’s already miserable. No one wants to be her friend because she looks too angry and unapproachable. They whisper behind her back, pointing at her. Everyone knows that her mother married James Swanson, the richest tech moghul in the country. Many of the parents look down on Isabella because of her lower status and this attitude also extends to Scarlett. The parents told their children not to talk to her because she’s beneath them.Scarlett doesn’t tell this to her mother. Isabella is already stressed with office work and the added complications will make things messier. Scarlett is also stubborn, refusing to share her troubles with others. She’s used to doing things on her own

“Highest score yet again, Scarlett!” The teacher announces as he hands out the test papers. Scarlett merely smiles while the other students glare at her with jealousy. She can feel Elle’s fake smile behind her, making her sigh.“Aww, I’m so jealous!” Amelia moans as Scarlett sits down next to her. “How come you always get the highest grades? And I keep on getting average!”“You hate Biology,” Scarlett points out.“I’d do better if you’d just let me copy your homework!”Amelia pouts at her sixty percent. Her father has no hope for her. Unlike her elder brother, Amelia is ignored because she’s a girl. Vincent scarcely cares for her other than giving her expensive things to use. Other than that, she’s on her own and it’s a blessing of sorts. Hector is highly protective of her and keeps her away from their father’s abuse. But Troy…“Where’s Sara?” Scarlett asks, looking around to find her.“She’s at a modeling audition,” Amelia whispers. “She doesn’t wanna make a big deal out of it yet.

Hector is fidgeting in his seat, glancing to his side every now and then. Scarlett is sitting next to him and she’s pleasantly aware of his gaze on her. She smiles to herself and blushes.“W-will you…” Hector begins. They’re at their Science class, working on a lab project together. Scarlett looks up and blinks at him.“Yes?” She asks.“W-will you be hanging out with my sister later this afternoon?” he asks nonchalantly. “I might join you guys.”Ever since they started the project together, Hector has been finding excuses to meet up with Scarlett. Her reputation as a ‘mean’ girl doesn’t deter him and she’s relieved. “I might,” Scarlett winks. Her heart is fluttering at the thought of being on a date alone with him. Hector is the coolest guy in school, athletic and smart. \Everyone wants to be with him because of his popularity but Scarlett is more interested in him as a person. She came across news articles and news that he’s helping his father in his business from a young age, givi

Vincent is studying the girl sitting across from him. He recognizes her as Scarlett D’arcy, James Swanson’s stepdaughter and the ace up his sleeve. James is an immensely proud and moralistic man which he has instilled into his stepdaughter, Scarlett. Even though the girl is only eighteen years old, she’s already well known among the elite circles as a shrewd businesswoman and a replica of her stepfather’s genius mind. James has taught the girl well but their business is facing difficulties because of the financial crisis sweeping through the country.“I expect you’re here to make me invest in your company,” Vincent says. “I’m afraid I’ll not be able to do so. Unless you have something to offer…”He leers at Scarlett which makes her uncomfortable. She knows his reputation and is aware that he takes advantage of young women. His eyes are flickering to her knees. She’s in her school uniform and the skirt exposes her thighs. Scarlett moves her legs backwards and puts her jacket on her kn