All Chapters of The Marriage Contract with the Vice Chairman: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

I dipped in the teabag repeatedly on the one cup after doing it to the other one. If there is anything that is bothering me right now, it is how intense I am by Grace’s presence inside my apartment. She is currently sitting on the sofa in the living area, waiting for me to set our hot beverages I am only willing to offer.With the two cups of tea in my hands, I proceeded to walk towards the living area. I saw Grace staring straightly at the wall and seemingly in deep thoughts. I do not know what her agenda, but because she will talk it out right now, my curiosity is not that high.“You have to be fast in talking to me. I have work to do tonight,” I said and sat in front of her while placing the two cups on the glass table.She blinked as if she only noticed that I have arrived when I spoke up. She sat up straightly and tightened her grip on her handbag. Her working clothes fitted her body right and her makeup is also light, making her natural beauty very enhanced.Even when we were st

I looked up and saw Darwin holding me close beside him. That distracted me to be discerning about the visitors in the party that are clearly not in favor about me. He then leaned me closer to the side of my face so he can whisper.“I’m sorry…” he said that made me furrow my eyebrows. “I don’t want you angry, sad, or upset with me. I am not comfortable, and I can’t let my pride be that more powerful over our forming friendship.”For the record, he is not the type of man who would say sorry. He would rather be an enemy to everyone than to bow his pride to anyone, even when he is at fault. ‘He stared at me as we approached his family’s table, like I was the only one who he could see in his eyes. At that time, there was nothing I could think about is how his complete attention is on me now. Not to the highfalutin socialites around us and how grand the engagement party we are having.“Hijo, Darwin!”We both cut off our gazes on each other when Margarita Montenegro called his name that als

It was hell --- the whole party, I must say. Forcing my smile was a lot to take in and a difficult thing to do when you are surrounded with people who are only being vigilant when you make mistakes. But I was not bothered by the visitors, nor the Montenegro family --- it was Darwin who is making my mind crazy at the moment. “The investors of the company are active, while the directors are taking risks with them,” the chairman said from the capital while he is talking to a significant businessman, not far away from me. I sipped on my wine while eavesdropping his conversation with the visitors. Everyone looks so expensive at the party, and they were all clamoring with each other… except me. Right. This is my engagement party, and how ironic to sound that no one even wants to engage a conversation with me. The orchestra was engulfing the whole place, and I am barely enjoying it. It is actually too formal. Not for 21st century ladies like me. While shaking my head and watching the peo

I gulped at the fact that my lump in my throat is getting bigger every minute that passes by. I missed my mother… very much. And it is just so disappointing to hear that she is asking questions that is not related for our relationship as mother and daughter.Because it all changed the moment she had found a new foundation of love --- her new family. And it felt like her first children are treated second options now, since we are now all grown-ups.Funny.“No, mom,” I said and smiled bitterly at nowhere. “I just want to know if you are okay, that is why I called… to check on you.”Before she could even respond, I had already ended the call. I whispered a curse at the wind, thinking why life is just so lifeless and listless with no purpose to be fulfilled.“Jill!”I turned around after I jumped because of a thundering voice that I recognized immediately. It was Darwin. When I watched him approaching me, his shoulders were tensed up, his fists were clenching hardly, and his jaw was ticki

I don’t even know how to react. What I know is that the hair on my skin rose as I stared directly at the vice chairman. ‘Cause, how could he tell me that he likes me now? That he liked the kiss we had last night? It is too surreal and unbelievable. ”You’re kidding…” I said and started to step backward. “You can’t like me, Mr. Montenegro. I am your secretary, and have you forgotten that we are only pretending a couple?” He shook his head. “Will you be mad if I say that I can’t pretend that you are not affecting me when in fact even standing here in front of you makes me weak?” he said emphatically yet so slower in tone. “Because this is before, within three years, I only held back because of my pride. Because you are too… simplified by a complex man like me.” I fell silent and merely chose to listen to him. He inhaled sharply and the flickers in his eyes glimmered due to the lamppost above. The wind whistled again, and I could sleep now due to its soothing sound. Despite the tension