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Betrothed to the Wicked Tycoon

Chapter 7 Battling Inner Demons

Word Count: 1199    |    Released on: 15/01/2024

shake off what I did to Marcus last night. Did I really do that to him? It seems... it

You don't even have a boyfriend, and you're already doing that to a guy you do

like me to take you to the hospital?" the t

driver. He might think I've gone crazy since I was crying earlier, then suddenly laughing at my f

d just focus on driving because my other personalities are having a little argument," I told the taxi driver except fo

d home and quickly entered my room. I rushed in my walk, not wanting my family

en I saw Eleanor in the living room. As soon as s

vi

ing my appearance. I know I look like a mess now, and my hair is a disaster. Eleanor g

he asked, concern

explaining to her what happened and how my flawed plan turned out. I promised my sister that

or the truth. I don't want to lie to her because I know it would only hurt her more, and she would

everything," I said softly,

ake sense of what I said. "What do you

shamed of the mess I've made. I told her before that I would help prevent her marriage to Julia

Dad found out, and now he wants me to marry that man, Elie. Because of what I did Dad is rushi

th slightly agape, seemingly unabl

ised to help you stop the marriage with Julian, but I've only worsened the situation,

ng me, and I quickly embrace

" my sister said tenderly, comf

r. Eleanor and I hugged for a long

told her what I did last night, but skipped mentioning Marcus' name to Eleanor. I was s

and brought me food since I

e. She also brought me medicine for my headache. After eating, I qu

out of bed and went to the shower room to take a bath and fix myself since I've been hungry since earlier

swallowed hard, unable to suppress my nervousness. He was now wearing a business suit, his hair neatly style

here?" I stuttered, tr

t he still answered my question. "Your dad wants to talk to me, so I'm her

his meetings, and he was always the one in charge. It became a bit of a hobby for me to explore various personalities in the business world since I

wedding between Marcus and me. I know Marcus doesn't want to marry me; he's a powerful person, and Dad is

cus can ha

cause we both want the same t

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1 Chapter 1 A Surprising Proposal2 Chapter 2 Desperate Measures3 Chapter 3 Caught in the Act4 Chapter 4 Bitter Taste of Regret5 Chapter 5 The Prince or Not 6 Chapter 6 Embarrassing Exit7 Chapter 7 Battling Inner Demons8 Chapter 8 The Unwelcome Anouncement9 Chapter 9 A Dark Promise10 Chapter 10 The Unholy Union11 Chapter 11 The Reluctant Wife12 Chapter 12 Jet-Setting to Hawaii13 Chapter 13 Wife on a Mission14 Chapter 14 A Crash Course in Adult Tutorials15 Chapter 15 Tangled Ecstacy16 Chapter 16 Morning Aftermath17 Chapter 17 Building Bridges18 Chapter 18 Escape to Work19 Chapter 19 Caught in Marcus' Web20 Chapter 20 Dance of Dominance21 Chapter 21 From Bedroom to Boardroom22 Chapter 22 Behind Closed Door23 Chapter 23 Lost Enthusiasm24 Chapter 24 Unsettling Ultimatum25 Chapter 25 The Struggle Continues26 Chapter 26 Behind the Devil's Facade27 Chapter 27 Calming the Storm28 Chapter 28 A Wife's Dilemma29 Chapter 29 The Unseen Arrival30 Chapter 30 Locked in Silence31 Chapter 31 A Night of Deception32 Chapter 32 Bound and Helpless33 Chapter 33 A Flicker of Hope34 Chapter 34 Embraced in Shadows35 Chapter 35 Homecoming36 Chapter 36 Return to Normalcy37 Chapter 37 Spain Bound38 Chapter 38 Marcus' Spanish Charm39 Chapter 39 Racing Hearts40 Chapter 40 Love Amidst Jealousy41 Chapter 41 Love Beyond Limits42 Chapter 42 Sunset Serenity43 Chapter 43 Guarding Against Heartbreak44 Chapter 44 Troubled Thoughts45 Chapter 45 A Clash of Personalities46 Chapter 46 Drowning in Regret47 Chapter 47 Shouting in Silence48 Chapter 48 Lost in Misunderstanding49 Chapter 49 Late-Night Revelation50 Chapter 50 Surprises in the Royal Suite51 Chapter 51 Best Anniversary Ever52 Chapter 52 Hospital Encounters53 Chapter 53 A Waiting Game54 Chapter 54 Family Dinner Unraveled55 Chapter 55 Marcus' Sweet Promises56 Chapter 56 A Father's Apology57 Chapter 57 Aunt Lauren's Dilemma58 Chapter 58 Temporarily at Ease59 Chapter 59 Fading Love60 Chapter 60 Inheritance of Lies61 Chapter 61 Farewell, LA62 Chapter 62 Marcus' Bargain63 Chapter 63 A Mother's Resolution64 Chapter 64 Fading Connections65 Chapter 65 The Weight of Memories66 Chapter 66 Conflicting Concerns67 Chapter 67 Facing Uncertainties68 Chapter 68 Mall Mishap69 Chapter 69 Inquisitive MInds70 Chapter 70 Unwanted Call71 Chapter 71 Unwelcome Reunion72 Chapter 72 The Trap is Set73 Chapter 73 Intrusive Plan74 Chapter 74 Dining with Marcus75 Chapter 75 Settling In76 Chapter 76 The Kiss77 Chapter 77 Surprise Evaluation78 Chapter 78 The Gift Dilemma79 Chapter 79 Late Night Visitor80 Chapter 80 Surrendering Desires81 Chapter 81 Morning After Encounter82 Chapter 82 Flirtatious Message83 Chapter 83 Rainy Encounters84 Chapter 84 Intimate Distraction85 Chapter 85 Desperate Pleas86 Chapter 86 Navigating New Territories87 Chapter 87 Strained Relations88 Chapter 88 Dining Dilemma89 Chapter 89 Lock Screen Love90 Chapter 90 Puzzling Intentions91 Chapter 91 Confessions at Twilight92 Chapter 92 Home Sweet Home93 Chapter 93 The Weight of Truth94 Chapter 94 Warm Welcomes95 Chapter 95 Concerns and Confusions96 Chapter 96 Solidifying Bonds97 Chapter 97 Heightened Tensions98 Chapter 98 Late-Night Confessions99 Chapter 99 Disturbing News100 Chapter 100 Relief and Tension