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A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY ย ย ย Chapter 34
~ MeganThe conversation flowed, switching between business and personal topics. Jake was charismatic and engaging, making it easy to forget my initial reservations.However, I couldnโt help but wonder about the motive behind this dinner. Was it solely to build a professional relationship, or did Jake have a more personal agenda?Well, I never learned the real reason behind it because the evening ended peacefully. But it was short-lived.As we came out of the VIP room, we met Charles accompanied by an unknown woman. We were both shocked to see each other, but Charles looked angrier than I expected him to be. In fact, I didnโt expect him to be angry, although I didnโt tell him about my dealings with his friend.His face suddenly cracked a smile filled with hidden agendas. โHi Jake, I see you are in Florida now. Good that my WIFE is treating you because I wouldnโt have had the time to do it.โJake seemed to have lost his ability to speak, but Charles wasnโt done; he had to hurt me first
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-02-02A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY ย ย ย Chapter 35
~ CharlesEverything has been a whirlwind since I received the call about my father. The news hit me like a ton of bricks, and I rushed to be by his side. Megan was there too, regardless of the tension between us.As I sat in the waiting room of the hospital, my mind raced with a thousand thoughts. I had been under a lot of pressure lately, becoming the permanent CEO of McCall Enterprises, and to top that off, my relationship with Megan had become complicated again.I glanced at Megan, who was lost in her own world. Her eyes held a mix of concern and uncertainty. Regardless of our marriage contract and the fake nature of our union, I couldnโt deny the emotions that still lingered between us.The doctor finally came out of the surgery room after being there for hours. My father had to be operated quickly for him to survive. The doctor, Edward, who had been our family doctor for years, wasnโt wearing his usual friendly smile; I knew instantly that something was wrong.He looked at me, t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-02-03A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY ย ย ย Chapter 36
~MeganThe news of my sisterโs condition hit me like a punch to the gut. My sister, my confidant, was battling cancer. The heaviness in my chest intensified z and I felt Charlesโ concerned gaze on me.Charlesโ voice was filled with concern . โWhen was it discovered? What stage is it?โI took a deep breath, attempting to steady my trembling voice. โIt was discovered recently, and they just started the necessary tests to determine the stage. Weโre waiting for the results.โCharles nodded, his expression a mix of empathy and concern. โIโm so sorry, Megan. I canโt imagine what youโre going through right now.โโThank you, Charles,โ I replied, managing a weak smile. โI need to go. My sister needs me now more than ever โCharles nodded understanding. โOf course. Take all the time you need. If thereโs anything I can do, just let me know.โI grabbed my belongings and rushed out if the hospital room, my mind racing with worry and fear. The weight of my sisterโs illness weighted heavily on me, a
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-02-03A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY ย ย ย Chapter 37
~ MeganThe voice on the other end of the line sent shivers down my spines, it was Mr. Walter, my ex boss. It made the already breathable atmosphere turn suffocating. He was the last person I expected to hear from.โMy darling Megan,โ he began, his voice dripping with venom, โyou wonโt believe what I have,โ he sneered, enjoying the uneasiness he was causing. โExclusive details about your sisterโs illness. I suggest you come to my apartment if you want to keep this under wraps. We wouldnโt want the world to know about your sisterโs little past now would we?โMy grip on the phone tightened, anger brewing within me. โWhy are you doing this? I left your agency but you didnโt leave my life even after you almost ruined it.โI felt like jabbing a knife in Mr. Walterโs heart at this moment even though I didnโt have the stomach to do so. But how could he stoop so low? I knew Mr. Walter was an mean man capable of ruthless things but exploiting my sisterโs condition for his personal beef against
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-02-04A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY ย ย ย Chapter 38
~ MeganโYou donโt have to do anything youโre not ready for, Celene. Itโs your decision, and Iโm here to support you no matter what.โ I assured her.We spent hours talking and crying, trying to move the overwhelming situation.Eventually, I accepted that Celene was certain of her decision; that she wasnโt ready to be a mother at that point in her life. We researched options, found a reliable clinic, and I accompanied her for the procedure. That day, she lost her virginity because we opted for the surgical abortion option fearing the pills wouldnโt do.Throughout the entire ordeal, we promised each other to keep this a secret, a pact sealed by the bond we share as sisters and best friends. Celene, grappling with the emotions of it all, made me swear never to reveal this to anyone.Now, Mr. Walter was threatening to expose this deeply personal and painful secret. How he got the information ? I didnโt know neither did I care at the moment. I couldnโt let that happen.โWhatโs wrong?โ Char
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~ MeganI quickly filled Charles in on the unsettling encounter with Mr. Walter during the car ride. His face hardened as he listened, the wheels of his mind turning to formulate a plan.โWe canโt let him get away with this,โ Charles said, determination in his eyes. โWe need to turn the tables on him. Letโs expose his dirty games before he has a chance to harm your sister.โI nodded, appreciating Charlesโs resolve. Together, we brainstormed a plan to counteract Mr. Walterโs malicious scheme. We needed evidence of his threats and a strategy to ensure that he wouldnโt follow through with exposing Celeneโs secret.As we approached my apartment, Charles made a call to his private investigator friend, Daniel. With Charlesโs detailed explanation of the situation, Daniel agreed to help us gather evidence against Mr. Walter.The plan Involved discreetly recording any further conversations with Mr. Walter, capturing his threats and intentions. Meanwhile, we needed to expose Mr. Walterโs unethi
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-02-05A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY ย ย ย Chapter 40
~ MeganโI couldnโt bear the thought of anyone finding out about it, especially after all these years,โ Celene continued, her voice breaking. โIsaiah signed the agreement, and he assured me that he deeply regretted what happened at the bar. I believe him, Megan. Heโs not a bad person; heโs just hurting.โI sat there, grappling with the weight of the revelation. Celene had carried this burden silently, protecting our familyโs secret even from me. The complexities of our lives seemed to deepen with each passing day.โI had to keep this hidden from you, Megs,โ Celene confessed, tears streaming down her face. โI knew you had enough on your plate, and I didnโt want to add to your worries. But now, you deserve to know the truth.โI reached out to hold her hand, a mixture of understanding and empathy in my eyes. โYou donโt have to apologize, Celene. Weโre in this together, and weโll face whatever comes our way as a family.โShe managed a weak smile, gratitude in her eyes. โThank you, Megs. I
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~Charles Meganโs expression was collected, but I knew she was dead serious. For the first time since we became a public couple, I decided to let her speak for herself because I was also curious as to whether what she was saying was true. โMy husband would never,โ my mother attacked Megan, then gave her a condescending look. โNot for a nobody like you.โ I felt the urge to snap at her, but I controlled myself, secretly clenching my fists. My mother had become an enemy. When I took over the mantle of power, I thought she would support me, protect me, and fight for me, but the reverse was the case. Rather than being my mother, Mrs. Bianca McCall supported her brother-in-laws who thought I didnโt deserve to be the head. They had been bringing up all manner of accusations against me to prove their point, and what was worse, they were going to vote today. A unanimous vote by members of the board could bring me down. The only allies I had were my father, who was now indisposed, and my cou
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A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY ย ย ย Chapter 139
~ CharlesโMegan,โ I began, my voice quivering with the burdensome weight of what I needed to say. Her eyes turned to me, full of curiosity and concern, as I confessed the truth that had eaten away at my peace and sanity for years.Megan lost her mind for a moment, kicking, punching, and calling me names. She refused to believe that I was capable of such an evil act. She said she saw the silhouette of the hit-and-run driver, and it wasn't mine. She accused me of taking the fall for someone, and I tried to explain that I was not, but she wouldn't believe me.โMegan, it is the truth, and I can't keep running from it,โ I said, my voice steadier with resolve. โI need to own up to what Iโve done.โMegan remained in denial, but I felt ecstatic, more than I have felt in years. It was ironic, huh? I was feeling relieved just knowing that I was going to pay for my crimes. Megan refused to follow me, so after I said my last goodbye to my son, I drove myself to the police station, knowing that
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~ MeganI ran out of the office panting. When I saw my sister, I told her everything and I took the flash drive that had the video with me.My sister had a brilliant idea. She smirked as she spoke. โTomorrow is Charlesโ wedding with that snake. Why don't we crash the wedding and expose the truth?โMy eyes lit up. โYou are so bloody smart and wicked, Lena,โ I smirked.With determination burning in our hearts, Celena and I hatched a plan to crash Charlesโs wedding, and Lucian was ready to help us in any way possible. We would expose May tomorrow for her deceit. Armed with the evidence that still had its primary source alive, I knew it would be a piece of cake to expose May.The next day, we arrived at the venue of the wedding, our hearts pounding with anticipation and nerves. We were determined to make our move before it was too late.As we stealthily made our way inside, I felt like I was in one of those dramatic telenovelas, and I was the female lead ready to rain hell on the villains
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY ย ย ย Chapter 137
~ MeganThat was the last conversation I had with Charles before our divorce was made public. Without giving an explanation to the public, he began his wedding preparations, forcing people to speculate about the reason for our separation. Unsurprisingly, there were people who guessed it right and immediately began to cyber-attack Charles and May.I avoided the media and crowded locations because I wasn't ready to face them yet.Every day felt like an endless battle as I tried to survive the storm of emotions that raged within me. The pain of my separation from Charles made me feel vulnerable and broken because neither of us wanted it. But then I knew I had to stay strong, for myself and for the life that lay ahead of me with Charles.As the days crawled by, I found solace in quiet moments, mostly spent alone, where I could reflect on the memories we had shared and the love that had once bound us together. But even in the midst of my grief, a flicker of hope remained, a tiny flame tha
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~ Megan"But my father... he has always been too focused on the business, even when he is supposed to be retired. He is hell-bent on protecting the family name at all costs. He can't see past that, even if it means our happiness."Tears welled up in my eyes as I shook my head in disbelief. It was as if things were about to head south, and there was nothing I could do to stop it. "I can't believe he is doing this to me... I thought we had his support.""So did I," Charles admitted, feeling a lump form in my throat. "But it seems like... like he is willing to throw everything away for the sake of that company."I wrapped my arms around Charles, seeking solace in his embrace. โWeโll get through this, Charles. We always do, no matter how tough the going gets. As long as we have each other, we are going to be fine.โI knew that no matter the challenges that lie ahead, we would overcome them, as long as we had each other, we would be fine.โI love you, Megan,โ Charles whispered, pressing a
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~ CharlesIt was a big shock to meet Megan at my fatherโs house. I could only hide my surprise by pretending to be unsurprised to see her. As she stepped aside for us to chat, her presence seemed to fill the space, and I couldn't help but feel a rush of conflicting emotions.โCharles?โ she narrowed her eyes. โYou didn't tell me that you would be coming here,โ her voice a mixture of apprehension and determination.โHoney!โ I replied, mustering a smile despite the turmoil brewing within me. โWhy are you here? I mean, you didn't tell me that you would be seeing Father todayโฆโShe hesitated for a moment before speaking, her gaze steady. โI needed to talk to your father, Charles. It's about May and her crazy claims.โMy heart sank at the mention of Mayโs name. The mere thought of her sent heavy waves of frustration through me. But I pushed aside the emotions, focusing on Megan, or better still, trying not to break character so she wouldn't know I came here for a reason.I laughed awkwardly
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~ MeganI spoke earnestly, my voice tinged with frustration and desperation, hoping to convey my innocence to my father-in-law amidst the gravity of the situation."She deliberately manipulated the situation to make it appear as though I pushed her down the stairs. But I swear, Father, I would never do such a sinister thing, no matter how upset I may be. You know me, you know that I love Charles a lot and care about this family. I couldn't harm anyone, let alone a pregnant woman for that matter."My father-in-law regarded me with a mixture of concern and contemplation, absorbing my words carefully. "Megan, I've known you for years. I know the kind of person you are, and I find it hard to believe that you would intentionally harm anyone, let alone May."I felt a wave of relief wash over me at his words. Perhaps he was beginning to see through May's deceitful facade."But," he continued, his expression serious, "we can't ignore the evidence before us. May's injuries, her condition... Th
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY ย ย ย Chapter 133
~ MeganHearing that May tried to seduce Charles infuriated me, and I couldn't help but confront the insolent girl. I had been excusing her attitude all this time because I could understand that she was going through depression, but trying to seduce Charles was going too far.I found May sitting in the living room, flipping through a magazine as if nothing had happened. My anger reached boiling point as I approached her.โWhat the hell do you think you were doing last night?โ I snapped, unable to contain my frustration.May looked up, her expression shifting from indifference to mild surprise. โOh Megan, what a surprise. Did you come to keep me company? Don't bother, I am fine all by myself.โI scoffed at her stupid attempt at feigning ignorance. โCut the crap, May. I know what you tried to do to Charles yesterday. Seducing him? Seriously? Are you that dumb?โMay's facade faltered, and a flicker of guilt flashed across her face before it was replaced by defiance. "What are you talking
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~ CharlesI don't know if it would be wrong to say I hate the mother of my unborn child, but I really do. She is a literal pain in the ass who cares little about how her actions affect others. I glanced at Megan, who came along with me to the hospital. She was oddly quiet, but I could see genuine concern etched in her brows for a woman who attempted to ruin her marital life.I don't believe people like Megan should exist in this flawed world with people like May and me; she was literally a saint amidst wolves. She didn't even get upset that our day was ruined by the news; she was rather scared that something might have happened to May.The doctor came out shortly after and spoke to us, telling us the situation of that crazy lady. โShe is battling with severe depression; she can't be left alone, otherwise, it might not end well next time,โ the doctor said.I immediately flared up. โSo we have to hire a caregiver for her now? We might as well just put her in an asylum.โMegan shot up to
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~ Charles"Please, I need to talk to Megan urgently," I pleaded with Celene, but she wasn't ready to listen."Leave, Charles. I don't want to call the cops on you," she threatened, arms crossed.I had been coming over all week long with the hopes of seeing Megan, but her family was uncooperative. At first, I thought she wasn't home, but after checking all her usual locations, I could only debunk that she was home.I knew she didn't want to see me, but I didn't want to give up just yet. I needed her to know that I was sorry for all the hurt my past actions were causing her.Today, like the previous days before it, I came to plead with her family members to allow me to visit her, but I froze when she opened the door."Meganโฆ" I tried to grab her, but she turned on her heels inside the house. Without a second thought, I followed her. "Megan, please wait.""Leave me alone," she cried, running up the stairs."Mr. McCall, you should leave. My daughter doesn't want to speak with you," Mr. Co
