All Chapters of Scarlett’s dilemma : Chapter 11 - Chapter 19

Scarlett's POV To say I hate my life is an understatement. Everything is falling apart. First, my good-for-nothing husband divorces me for no reason; I'm owing a huge debt. As if life has not dealt with me enough, my dad is now sick.I couldn't bear to look at mom's crumbling face any longer, so I decided to go get her a cup of coffee. I got to the cafe at the hospital and made my order. It wasn't until I wanted to pay that I realised that my wallet wasn't with me.Yes, everything I had on me was stolen. I left empty-handed, ignoring the contemptuous look of the barista. “You are back,” Mom said with relief.“The doctor will see us soon to update us on the situation.”"Okay, mom, but I need you to calm down. Alright, everything will be fine." I reassured her, even though I knew it wasn't, and sh*t had hit the roof. A few minutes later, a nurse appeared in the room. “Ma'am, the doctor will see you now.”“Thank you, nurse.”My heart pounded with fear. I dreaded what the doctor was g

Scarlett’s POV“I accept your offer; I will be your contract wife.”A smug smile played on his lips, and I wanted to punch him in the face for it.He cocked his head to the side. “Why the sudden change of mind?”“This is very hard to say, but I’m in great need of money, and the amount of money you offered me will go a long way in solving my problems.”“I feel very embarrassed that I had to do this, but I have no choice. I’ll appreciate it if you don't tell me about it." I was dying of embarrassment inside. "Well, Scarlett, now that you have accepted my offer, arrangements must be made. I want things to go as swiftly as possible to speed my becoming the CEO.“I’ll do whatever you ask of me, sir.”“Don’t you think you should drop the sir thing since we are getting married?” he said drily.“Yes Mr.Cade….Cade”“Good, I’ll ask Mr. Tom to prepare the necessary documents and NDA ready for your signature.”“NDA?” Why do I have to sign an NDA? Did he think I would go to the press? I had more

Scarlett's POV.“Don't come too close; stand there! I can hear you perfectly; I don't want my room filled with your stench after you're gone.” Her voice stopped me, the smile vanishing from my face.What the hell is wrong with this woman? Why was she being mean to me? I brushed it past me and stopped in my tracks, bowing my head, and I greeted her. "Hello, ma'am; it's a pleasure meeting you. I am your son's fiancee, and I've come to seek your approval. I said I was trying my best to be polite.She sat upright as though she were being poked by something, looking at me with contempt in her eyes. “You truly are a bold girl; I can see how you managed to get my son. But, my dear, I can't accept you. You don't; I don't know how to put it, but my dear, you don't fit in that daughter-in-law place in my head. I can't and won't accept you.”I looked at her; she didn't mince her words one bit. I could feel the hatred; I knew she didn't like me. I couldn't argue anymore or try to please her; ther

Bridget's POVAs I followed close behind Cade’s mom into the living room, I tried as hard as possible to not lose my cool. I exchanged a glance with him, and ignoring the confused look he had on his face, I tried my best to show him just how annoyed I was with him with my facial expression. It was important that he knew just how serious the next discussion we are going to have with his mom is. Seeing as he avoided my eye contact and looked at his mother inquisitively, I scoffed and recalled what his mother told me while we were inside.……“Will you calm down and stop pacing around the room?” Cade’s mother's nonchalant voice was heard as she rolled her eyes at me, clearly not taking me seriously. It was very annoying how unbothered she could be sometimes.“How can you tell me to calm down?! How can both of you possibly expect me to sit still and not react to that expensive joke he played out there?” I asked loudly as I threw my hands in the air out of frustration.“Both of you?” She

Scarlett's POVI got down from the taxi, paid the driver, and watched it drive away. I took a deep breath and turned to look at the huge building in front of me. My heart felt a little heavy as I looked on. Oh man, I knew I should have called in sick. I really, really don't want to come to work today. Not after my futile attempts to hire a lawyer.I whined inwardly as I bent slightly to dress the teases on the edge of my black formal gown. It stopped just right above my knees, and my red flat shoes complimented them nicely. Smiling in satisfaction, I flipped my blonde hair that partially covered my face behind and stared at my wristwatch. As usual, I was fifteen minutes early.It's not too late to call now, is it?I sighed inwardly and made my way into the building, pouting in frustration. Just in front of the door was the last man I wanted to see right now, and I froze immediately at the sight of him. I wasn't the type to lose control, but I had to use everything in me to stop myse