The Ceo's Secret Marriage

promised confrontation. The tension in the room was palpable, and Maxim could feel the weight of the m

ice low and steady, "what th

d never been one to shy away from conflict, but this was different. This wasn't just about him; it

s throat. He could feel his brother's anger radiating

further into the room. "I want the truth. I just ma

. "I didn't mean for this to happen. I was trying to cope w

g drunk and sleeping with a stranger was the

of protectiveness toward her. "It wasn't like that, David. I did

e. "You know this isn't just about you anymore, right? Clara's family is already talk

down on him. "I'll take responsibility," he said finally, me

" David challenged. "Are y

n a thought he hadn't entertained until now. It felt like a quick fix, but deep down, he knew it

hopeful and terrified at the same time. "But I want to discuss it first

sk for this either. I'm just trying to deal with the situation

in his brother's mind. "This isn't just about Clara. This affects o

m head-on. "Look, David," he said, his voice firm. "I'll talk to Kaluna, and we'll figure

get it, do you? You've already put us in a situation where we have t

into his tone. "Do you want me to just sign a contract and

sing. "Because if you think you can just walk away fro

could see the truth in David's words, the looming consequences of his indecision. B

how serious this is. I never wanted to put anyone in this position. But I'm w

o working it out. There are family dynamics at play, and trust me, Clara's family won't

ee that she was ready to confront the challenge head-on, and a part of him admired

?" Maxim suggested, trying to find a middle ground. "We'll keep our

ll satisfy Clara's family? They'll see right through that.

ing to the surface. "Should I just abandon my life, my ca

might have to pay a price you aren't willing to face. I can't let this

ght of the ultimatum settling heavily on his shoulders. He

d David. "What if we get married, but we agree to keep it casual? No expectations

by her suggestion. "Kaluna, ar

don't want to hurt anyone, and I understand the implications. But

at you're proposing, right? A marriage like that is messy. It will draw at

int of resignation in his voice. "We'll preten

ure out the details together. If we present ourselves as a co

ve we're actually considering this. But if it's the only w

er him. "What if this doesn't work?

e firm. "But for now, this is the best option we have. If you

Maxim knew he was stepping into uncharted territory, and the thought of marrying K

ite the turmoil inside him. "But we need to set clear boundar

pe in her eyes. "Agreed. Let's

journey that could lead to disaster or unexpected revelations. The consequences of their choices loomed over th

versation continued, Maxim couldn't help but wonder if he was making a deal with the devil or if there was a chanc

rom the storm stronger, or would the weight of their choices crush them all? Maxim felt the tensi