All Chapters of Marriage Bargain: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

EMILY'S POVAs I connected the call, a menacing laugh erupted, sending shivers down my spine. “Longest time, Emily… you thought I had forgotten about you?” The voice was familiar yet terrifying. I quickly checked the number, my heart racing. It was the same one that has haunted me all this while. My quivered as I spoke, “ W- what do you want from me? Please…” The line went silent, leaving me with only my racing thoughts."I didn't call to send shivers down your spine, Emily... although it's always a pleasure to hear your voice tremble. No, I called to share a little secret about someone dear to you. Are you curious? It's about Ronald…”I gripped the phone tightly,my heart racing as I listened to the sinister tone on the other end of the line“What are you talking about? I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.The voice chuckled, the sound sending a shiver down my spine. “Lets just say that Ronald has a few things he didn't want you and the world to know. And I'm willing to share the

EMILY'S POVI stood frozen, my eyes locked on Ronald's as he entered the room. I couldn't believe he was here. I felt a flutter in my chest as our gaze met and I quickly looked away, trying to compose myself.As we sat down to dinner, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The tension in the room was strong and I knew I wasn't the only one who felr it. Stepfather tried to make small talks but it only makes things more awkward.Ronald, gazed quitely, his expression cold as he listened to father. I bet he couldn't wait to get out of here. As the conversation turned to business, I zoned out, my mind wandering to the strange call I had the previous night. I couldn't shake the feeling that he was hiding something from me.But my attention was quickly snapped back to the present as my stepsister, Ivy, began to taunt me. Her words cut deep and I felt a surge of anger and frustration. Ivy had always thought I always had the best things and she is always getting what comes after but I’m

EMILY'S POVI woke up to an empty bed, the sheets rumpled and cold. I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes, and swung my legs over the side of the bed. My feet dangled in the air for a moment before I planted them firmly on the floor.I stumbled towards the bathroom, my sleepy body tilting precariously to one side. I flicked on the light and blinked in the bright glow. My reflection stared back at me from the mirror, my eyes puffy and my lips swollen.I reached out a hand to touch my lips, my fingers tracing the tender skin. A shiver ran down my spine as I remembered the events of the previous night. My cheeks flushed with a warm blush as I replayed the memory of Ronald's kiss.I stood there for a moment, lost in thought, before I shook my head and tried to clear my mind. I glared at my reflection, my eyes stern. "Focus, Emily," I told myself. "This contract marriage would be over very soon,remember your promise. You're going to marry for love, not...not whatever this is."I took a

EMILY'S POVI slowly opened my eyes, my gaze blurry from sleep. As I stretched, my back arched, and a soft moan escaped my lips. My limbs feel heavy, my muscles protesting as I shift.I reached out to Ronald's side of the bed, only to find it empty. He was always an early riser.I winced, my eyes closing briefly as I settled into a more comfortable position. My chest rose and fell with slow, deep breaths. A mix feeling of disappointment and pleasure made my head throb as memories of the previous night flooded my mind.I tossed the duvet aside, revealing my naked body, and collapsed back onto the bed, covering my face with my palms. "How do I face him? How come I let this happen?" I whispered to myself, shamefully. I attempted to stand, but my legs faltered, and I winced in pain. I grasped the bedside table for support, taking slow and deliberate steps towards the bathroom.I stepped into the bathroom, and my eyes landed on the bathtub, already filled with water. I sat down on the edg

EMILY'S POVRonald's eyes blazed with intensity as he tilted my head, our gazes locking in a fierce stare. My hands remained glued to the table, frozen in anticipation of the punishment to come.But instead of pain, Ronald's lips crashed down on mine, his tongue ravishing my mouth with a rough, unyielding passion. I felt my breath catch in my throat as he deepened the kiss, his hands roaming over my body with a slow, deliberate touch.Every inch of me was explored, every curve and contour mapped by his seeking fingers. I felt a shiver run down my spine as he touched me, his caress sending sparks of electricity through my veins.But even as my body responded to his touch, my mind recoiled in horror. This couldn't happen again. I couldn't let him do this to me.With a surge of adrenaline, I pushed him away, gasping for air as our lips parted. "Ron...Ronald," I panted, my chest heaving with exertion.For a moment, Ronald's eyes seemed to burn with an inner fire, his gaze scorching mine w