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

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Chapter 11

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

Chapter 12

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Cade’s POVScarlett walked into my office, an expression of worry clouding her features. I noticed she hasn’t been her usual efficient self at work, going through work mindlessly. I thought about asking her about it, but I’m not one to bring up personal matters with my employees. I look up from my computer and say, “I don't recall requesting your presence.”"Yes, sir, I know, but there's something I'd like to discuss with you; may I sit?” She looked pensive, making me curious about what she wanted to say.“Be my guest.” “So what's important you wanted to discuss? Have you exhibited another level of incompetence?” I asked in a sarcastic tone."No, sir, it's nothing like that.”“Mr. Walton, sir,” she stammered.“Yes, Scarlett, I don't have all day; what have you got to say?” "Sir, about your offer?”“Yes, what about it?” I sighed.“I agree to be your contract wife, Mr. Cade Walton.” “What did you say?” I asked, wanting her to repeat herself.“I accept your offer; I will be your con

Chapter 13

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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

Chapter 14

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“Your what, Cade? I don't think I heard you correctly. Do you mind repeating yourself?” His mother asked, looking at me, and it was hard not to notice the look of disappointment on her face. Cade looked at me, and letting go of my hand, he walked up close to his mother. “Mum, meet my fiancee! You can hear me clearly now, can't you?” He asked, his voice hoarse and deep with resentment as he talked.His mother sat upright, and the lady beside her looked at me from head to toe. “You must be joking? What do you mean, fiancee, Cade? You cancelled my plans because of this thing, sorry?”“Mother! She's a human being; don't belittle her for the image of a thing! She's someone's daughter too; likewise, I'm your son.”She tutted, standing up from her seat. “I don't have enough strength and time for this, so if you'd please excuse me, I have somewhere to be.” She said this and walked out of the room, the lady following her stealthily behind her.I didn't need to be told; I had already read her

Chapter 15

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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

Chapter 16

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Cade's POV.This lady actually thought I was getting married to Bridget. Who was she to think that way? I sat in my seat, turning on my laptop.“Scarlett, I'd appreciate it if you actually took a deep breath and explained exactly what you meant in your last statement.” I asked her firmly. I didn't want to be mean to her, but that was my nature.“I just want us to call off the deal; like you said, your mother has already picked out a wife for you. I don't like the idea of a child going against their parents, so please let's just call it off.” She said it calmly; her voice was hurt. It sounded like all her hopes had been flushed away by that rejection.“So you're going to let go of all the money you're supposed to get because of rejection? Let me point it out to you: it seems like you keep misinterpreting this contract. We don't love each other; I'm using you to promote myself and nothing else, so why are you worried about the rejection?”“That's the thing you don't get; you're a billio

Chapter 17

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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

Chapter 18

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Cade’s POVI wish I could take a picture of Bridget's reaction right now, as her expression was nothing short of ridiculous, but I was just too upset to pay her jaw-dropping situation any attention.As it appeared, mom wasn't going to pay her any attention either, as all she got from her was a disapproving look.My mom glared at me, and I just stared back unfazed. There was simply no one who knew my mother better than I do. It was dangerous for anyone to poke her in the wrong way, but that wouldn't be the case for me since I was her son... I could go a little further than others when annoying his mom was concerned.“Cade, mind your tone when you talk to me; remember, I'm your mother.” Mum ordered with the tone I knew quite well. She still wasn't over the edge, but she is damn close to losing it.Smirking at the behest of some supernatural deity, I tilted my head to the side. Honestly, I don't know why I'm doing this with my mom, but it felt so right. Not disregarding the fact that the

Chapter 19

Scarlett’s dilemma /E.O

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

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