Semua Bab Married To The Crippled Billionaire : Bab 1 - Bab 5

Philia nudged Mari Catherine Kings playfully. "Raymond St Daniels is staring at you," she whispered, her eyes sparkling with mischief.Mari's cheeks flushed. She felt a shiver run down her spine. Her spoon froze midway as she was about to sip her soup. She choked on her breath and Philia rushed to hand her a bottle of water.The school cafeteria hummed with excitement as students chattered with their friends. But one group commanded everyone's attention__ the St Daniels brothers. They're heirs to the biggest conglomerates and a worthy catch. It was no surprise that the cheerleading squad flocked around them, giggling and vying for their attention.The St Daniels brothers' table was always mostly crowded. They're always surrounded with admirers.So it was unthinkable that Raymond would notice her amidst the chaos, especially with Sara, his stunning girlfriend, by his side. "Come on, Mari, just look," Philia urged excitedly. "He's been staring at you for like five minutes now." M

Buy a new dress. Black suede, preferably. And high heels to match. The St Daniels' charity foundation dinner party promises to be a high society affair. The wealthy elites will be in attendance.Make sure she looked presentable and stunning. Her mother have already texted her, reminding her to attend. Mari looked into her overflowing wardrobe, where over a thousand dresses hung waiting for her to wear them. But she knew that wearing any of them would be a mistake. Her mother, Melissa Kings, had an unspoken rule. Never repeat a dress at a high society event. It was a taboo that Mari dare not break, not tonight, when the elite and aristocratic guests would gather for the St. Daniels' charity gala.For Melissa Kings, having one of her daughters snag a St. Daniels brother was the ultimate goal. And with Charlotte already close with Grayson as her best friend, her mother's ambitions were already partially fulfilled. Melissa Kings had her sights set higher for Mari. She wanted her t

Cullman Kings patted his youngest daughter affectionately. Once they were seated, the maid burst in to announce the arrival of their guests. Mr. Kings nodded, and she hurried off to escort them in.Mari's eyes widened in surprise as Mr. and Mrs. St. Daniels entered the room. The two families exchanged respectful greetings.Her father cleared his throat.All eyes turned to Mari. She felt a suffocating sense of unease. Her lungs tightened, restricting airflow."Catherine, Mr and Mrs St Daniels, have come to finalize a contract with us," Cullman Kings announced, his eyes on Mari's. "It's all about you, my dear daughter. And it's of grave importance that you accept their offer."Confusion marred Mari's face. The words "contract" and "it's all about you" seemed to mock her.Mari's palms grew damp with sweat, and she swallowed hard, her throat constricting. But nothing could have prepared her for the shocking sight of Mrs Danielle St Daniels falling to her knees before her, tears strea