Forcefully married, Loved by choice.
“What do I want?”
Simon repeated.
“I want a competent Personal Assistant who will not mix work with personal feelings”
Simon’s answer was straight, he stood from the chair and came closer to Gabriela, who stepped backward as he approached closer until she hit the wall.
Simon kept coming closer and when he was just a few inches away from her, he lifted his hand slowly and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and he whispered.
“Are you competent?”
Gabriela didn't say a word, her heart raced fast and her breathing was heavy, she wanted so badly to punch his face. Her hands clenched into fists, she knew she had no choice, her brother’s life stood on a thread.
Gabriela, a young lady w ho ishardworking and ready to do anything for her family, is forced to work for an arrogant CEO, Simon Ramsey, who is mean, and ready to humiliate her. As a result of the financially draining and terrifying sickness of her little brother, she has no choice but to bear her Boss's ruthlessness in order to pay the medical bills.
As they both detest each other’s presence, one unplanned night of pleasure turns into an unimaginable scandal that has the potential to ruin everything Simon has worked for.
To contain the scandal, they are forced to get married and act as if they love one another. Was the scandal just a coincidence? Or is someone out there to sabotage them?
As the lines blur between duty and desire, theCEO finds himself falling for Gabriela in a way he never saw coming.
Can Hatred turn into True Love?
Get ready for a whirlwind of suspense and emotions in this cute Haters to Lovers story,
Buckle up,
you are up for a ride.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 40Simon’s footsteps were heavy and echoed on the lonely hospital corridor. His chest was heavy from the final confessions of his dad and he felt a mixture of anger and disappointment for the Empire he had always stood for but most especially for what his dad had done.He stormed out of the hospital premises into the night, and the words of Gabriela flooded his mind "Don't let anger be what is guiding you”But anger was all he had left, he loosened his tie and dialed a number on his phone, it was an uncommon number.It was Mr Collins, his father's former lawyer, who had dropped his resignation letter immediately his dad had entered a coma, he was known to be loyal to his Father.“Mr Collins…”Simon called with a serious tone.“Simon…”The elderly man responded with no hesitation, surprisingly knowing who was on the other line.“My Father is dead..”Silence fell and both men kept quiet for a minute before Simon continued.“We need to meet now…I need to know the truth”There was a pause,
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Chapter: CHAPTER 39Simon held that piece of paper tightly, still not believing the words written on it. His chest heaved as those words hunted him.“You killed Stephen in cold blood”His throat seized at that phrase, his head started spinning, and the fragile hope that his father might have been innocent faded away into thin air.“Simon…”Gabriela called out shakily, not knowing what was going on.“What is written on it? Show me”Simon passed the note and Gabriela placed her hands on her mouth, Simon staggered as if the ground had been hit by an earthquake, he found support by putting a hand on the wall.“This is a lie, it can’t be” Simon whispered frustrated, looking hateful at the bed where his father lay.Gabriela held his hand.“Simon, listen to me…” He pulled away abruptly.“How could I? My dad is a murderer, my life, my principles, all I’ve been taught is a lie…”“You don’t know that”Gabriela said gently, her voice almost breaking, she could see he was hurting.Then suddenly his dad began shaki
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Chapter: CHAPTER 38Beware of the manBeware of the manThat statement kept ringing in Simon’s head like a bell. He stood frozen in the cold corridor of the hospital with his eyes fixed on the ICU doors shut before them.His expression was cold and distant, his dad’s words were all he could think about, and the fear that he would never know the truth hunted him.Gabriela touched his arm gently.“Simon”He didn't respond. It was as if he were in another dimension, sitting with his thoughts, and his pale face scared her.“Simon”She repeated. At the second touch, Simon suddenly came back to reality, and his eyes fell on Gabriela, who looked worried.“He was about to tell you something…what if the man your dad is telling you to beware of is the same as the man with the blue scar?”Simon didn't say anything at first and then he clenched his fists and tightened his jaw.“I don't know Gabriela, but what I know is that he wanted to say the truth for once…but now we might never know”Gabriela’s chest ached, she
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Chapter: CHAPTER 37The morning of the following day began with birds chirping and a city that felt calm and quiet, but the atmosphere wasn't the same in the penthouse.The tension caused by last night still lingered around like an uninvited guest.Gabriela and Simon sat in the living room, without saying a word, they both pondered on the events that occurred.Every single scene replayed clearly in Gabriela's mind, she couldn't shake off how the man with the blue scar looked at her.He knew who she was and his glance wasn't random but rather deliberate and threatening.Gabriela sipped her tea quietly, with her eyes that occasionally fell on Simon who sat across from her, on the other sofa.His expression was cold, he was just there like a statue, with his eyes staring into mid-air.Neither of them had said much since last night, they both looked tired and confused.Gabriela dropped the mug on her hands and tried searching for his eyes.“Do you think he wanted to talk to me?”“Talk to you? Or hurt you?”S
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Chapter: CHAPTER 36The fundraising gala was set on the rooftop of the Ramsey building which had been turned into a scene straight from a movie.Glass panels wrapped around the edge of the rooftop, giving the guests a panoramic view of the city below.A pathway was also created, decorated with fairy lights and white orchids that led the guests to the main event area.Gabriela walked arm in arm with Simon as photographers flashed lights at their arrival. Classical music welcomed them as violins played softly in the background.Gabriela noticed a group of men who clicked their glasses of champagne and fixed their gaze on them, their eyes falling from Simon to her quickly.One of them stepped forward, and she recognized him, that was Mark, the executive director, Gabriela recognized him from her office days.“Gabriela”He drew closer to them.“Didn't think you'd come, How have you been?”Gabriela looked at him and rolled her eyes.“Very good”“Yes, I can see that” his eyes scanned the expensive dress she wa
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Chapter: CHAPTER 35“I think this tie will suit you better with what you are wearing”Gabriela mentioned as she raised the tie unto Simon’s chest who was dressed in his shirt still unbuttoned.“Yeah, I guess anyone is okay”He said without looking at her. Gabriela tried to meet his eyes with no success, she dropped the tie on the bed and sat down.“Hey”She said gently. Simon turned back and looked at her.“Come sit”Simon sighed and sat next to her, his expression was different, it was distant.“What is going on? You've not said a word all evening”Gabriela asked worriedly.“You can wear a bow tie if that's what you prefer”“No Gabriela, it's not about the tie”Simon finally responded.“Okay, so what is it?”Simon slowly met her eyes that were searching his.“I feel like a failure…the board wants to kick me out and now I'm going to this fundraising event and I know they'll just ridicule me”Gabriela looked at him, not with pity but in awe. Simon Ramsey was capable of being vulnerable with her once agai
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