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The CEO and I (Marriage by Contract)

Chapter 3 Reluctant Acceptance

Word Count: 1105    |    Released on: 06/06/2023

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ds chirping at my window brought ease to me. I rolled over and clumsily p

over to the bathroom stealthily, trying not to wake Sarah up. I did my skinca

s Reed" Sarah teased. "Oh c'mon Sarah," I said as I rolled my eyes at her. "Aren't you almost late for work

l day. I can already tell I'm going to have one hell of a day. "Alright darling, I've got you. What would you like thou

nt off to get dressed for work. I was all dressed as I walked over in Sarah's direction

ng to be a long day. "You look like you've seen a monster," someone said from behind. I turned in that di

le today, get yourself together," he said. Did he just say that!?, get me together. I can't believ

the penthouse where our offices were. The awkward silence on the way up was dea

h a client by 9:30 and another meeting with the marketing team by 11" I said. "Thought I was to h

hough?" He asked, but just as I was about to reply a knock on the door interr

replied absentmindedly. I guess she's still shaken up over the loss of their father.

uring within themselves, and staring at me with pity in their eyes. Do I have

ould tell me what was happening. "Hi Emily, have I got sauce on my face or something?". "No, you do

hed tone "We all just think you're going to have a super hard time handling the boss moving for

out that already!?. I hate how fast information spreads like wildfire around here, but I should at lea

out," she said. "Alright, thank you" I replied. I felt my heart palpitate as

NDER'

aid. It was Emma. Alright, it's time to get

and I hated putting her in that position, but I wasn't left with much of a cho

tood there fidgeting. "Emma?" I called out, she seemed to be lost in

just have to. She's the perfect fit. "Why Emma?" I turned in her direction and asked.

he picture. I mean we have worked together for

," she said. But, "We have to keep this a secret for as long as we can" she added. "That's not a probl

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The CEO and I (Marriage by Contract)
The CEO and I (Marriage by Contract)
“The elegant penthouse office on the top floor of Reed Enterprises was shrouded in silence as Alexander Reed, the enigmatic CEO, leaned back in his leather chair. His piercing blue eyes surveyed the vast cityscape outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, his mind consumed by the impending crisis that threatened to dismantle his empire. His father, the late Charles Reed, had always been a man of mystery. Even in death, he managed to leave behind a legacy of secrets. Alexander's hands clenched into fists as he replayed the lawyer's words in his mind. According to his father's will, his inheritance and control over Reed Enterprises were contingent upon one condition-a contract marriage within a month. Alexander scoffed at the absurdity of it all. How could his father bind his entire life's work to such a stipulation? But as he pondered his options, one person came to mind-Emma Davis, his loyal and unassuming secretary. Emma, with her soft-spoken nature and unwavering dedication, had always been a constant presence in his life. She was the one person who had managed to see glimpses of the man behind the carefully constructed facade. Alexander knew that convincing her to enter into a contract marriage would be no easy task, but desperate times called for desperate measures.”
1 Chapter 1 The will2 Chapter 2 The Offer3 Chapter 3 Reluctant Acceptance 4 Chapter 4 Contract Signing 5 Chapter 5 Unexpected Attraction 6 Chapter 6 Secret Unveiled 7 Chapter 7 Victoria's Vengeful Plan8 Chapter 8 Avoiding the public9 Chapter 9 Growing Closer 10 Chapter 10 The Rivals