Forced Marriage, Hidden Scandal

nigmatic CEO of Wira Industries, and their union was nothing more than a strategic maneuver for both their families. The city outside her apar

had only deepened her confusion, her growing awareness of the complexity of their situation. Their marriage, meant to be not

ituation she had found herself in. But no matter how much she tried to bury herself in her tasks, A

s with a polite smile. "Elara, there's an urgent meeting scheduled with Mr. Wira at eleven

t of facing him again made her stomach churn. But she nodded, pushing aside her growing anxi

presence was as commanding as ever, his sharp features unreadable, and his gaze as intense as it had been during their first meeti

ooth and cool, a tone that gave nothing away. "

on her, assessing her, as if measuring her every reaction. It was unnervin

the preliminary documents. The acquisition could be a strategic move, but there are risks involved, especially given the

devoid of warmth. "I trust your judgment, Ela

ace, something buried deep within his calm demeanor. He wasn't simply discussing business. There

nd. "But I would recommend we approach this with caution. A merger of this magnitude could bring

ot just about numbers. It's about control. Power." He paused, letting the weight of h

usiness, she realized. It never had been. Everything with Aidan

of the acquisition. But beneath the surface, something else was brewing. Every word exc

d his suit. "I'll leave you to work out the details, E

eyes-something unreadable, yet all too familiar. As he walked o

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ing about Aidan-his calculated words, the intensity in his gaze, and the sense of power he exuded. She couldn't shake the feel

ring their last encounter. It was the way he seemed to always be watching her, always a s

e realized that she was being drawn into his world, a world of power, manipulation

received a call from Aidan. She hesitated for a mo

ding as ever. "I need you to join me for dinner tonight. The

just another business meeting. "Of course," she repl

" Aidan said, his voice fir

e of foreboding. What was he planning? And why did she feel like

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pace, she spotted him immediately-a figure of authority, seated at a corner table, his dark suit a stark contrast against th

. As she approached, Aidan looked up, his piercing gaze lockin

was no trace of anger in his voice, j

to respond to his comment. She wasn

on the proposal?" Aidan aske

inside her. "But there are still several variables we need to c

he were an intriguing puzzle. "You always were thoro

compliment. "Is that all you wanted

licker of something deeper, something almost... human. But then, it

voice low. "There

se quickene

shifting. "I think it's time w

in her throat. "

t. "Our marriage," he said, his eyes gleaming. "It's only just begun,

nking in. She wasn't ready. She wasn't ready fo