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“You are my wife. No one gets to touch you, and I sure as hell won’t let you touch anyone while you bear my last name.” My breath catches. Rage and unwanted arousal fight a war inside me. I lift my chin in defiance, glaring at him. “You don’t own me, Rain.” “Unfortunately, I do for the next year.” “I have needs, Rain. I am not going to spend a year celibate just because you hate me.” “Who said you have to spend the year celibate?” Rain tucks a finger beneath my jaw, his gaze lingering on my lips. He tilts my face up to his, thumb grazing my lower lip. “If you have needs, Selene…” His eyes flick back up to mine. “I will take care of them.” In the city of Raven Heights, hierarchy is the order of the day. Selene is the youngest member of the Vaughn family. A scandal breaks out when her cousin, Vivienne, has a one night stand with Rain Manchester- the illegitimate son of the most influential family in Raven heights. She’s made to cover up for Vivienne and marry Rain in her place. To make matters worse, she discovers Vivienne in bed with her boyfriend. Furious, she agrees to the marriage for revenge, only to be plunged into a world of hatred. Rain despises her. He’s in love with someone else — Ava, and a marriage to Selene has ruined his chances of being with her. They agree to stay married for a year, with him swearing never to fall for her. But can his resolve withstand the test of time? Or the sharp mouthed wife he has married? Can they stay a year as a married couple without falling in love?
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A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester 058: EMPTY AND COLD
~~Rain~~Ava’s lips press against mine, and my brain goes blank. I can’t seem to process what's happening. The alcohol has turned my brain into a hazy fog, and all I can register is the familiar warmth of her mouth against mine, the second of her perfume filling my lungs, and her fingers slipping into my hair.I have kissed Ava more times than I can count. Her lips once helped me get over bad days. This should feel right. But instead, something sharp recoils in my gut.I shove her away with all the strength my drunk hands can muster, wiping my lips with the back of my palm. As a scoff escapes her lips, I squeeze my eyes shut. This was what I wanted. Ava and I, inseparable after being forced apart by circumstances we had no control over. This was the whole point. I got married to Selene so I could get Ava back eventually. I shouldn’t feel this repulsed by an activity we have done over and over in the past. But I can't help it.Because she isn’t asleep. She doesn’t smell like my wife
Last Updated : 2026-09-28A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester 057: THE HEIRSHIP
~~Ava~~I can’t help the laugh that builds up in my throat. Rain Manchester has never been so miserable, and it gives me joy to see him like this just as much as it makes me surprised. I thought he had a happy life with his lovely wife. Judging from how many glasses he has chugged down in a short time, I can't be more wrong.Rain looks up at me, a frown forming on his face. Irritation flashes on his features, but it’s quickly submerged by the effect the alcohol has on him. I sink onto a nearby stool and beckon to the waiter.“A martini, please.”“And something stronger for me,” Rain chips in. He looks a mess. His hair is all over the place, like he has spent hours running his fingers through them. He shouldn't look this downcast. Just a few days ago, he was acting all lovey dovey with his wife at the gala. He stepped in to defend her in public. One would think they were the ultimate lovers. Why is he here instead of being with her?“Do you have problems at home?” I ask him idly as th
Last Updated : 2026-09-26A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester 056: TOXIC
~~Rain~~My hands clench into fists so tight my nails dig into flesh. I had spent yesterday and today running around, putting things together behind the scene to ensure that selene gets out of the mess the scandal created unscathed, yet here she is, finding solace in the arms of another man. For a moment, I stay rooted to the spot, unnoticed by either of them. Then Noah sees me, and the corners of his lips rise upwards in a smirk. He slides his hand around selne’s waist and pulls her closer, running his other hand over her hair. The gesture sends blood rushing to my ears. That bastard is doing this on purpose.She pulls away from him, and they talk for a few seconds. Noah says something that makes her smile before he finally turns to leave. Selene heads towards the house, then stiffens as soon as she sights me. I release a scoff at her expression. She looks like a naughty child who has been caught stealing candy.“What… what are you doing here?” she stutters.Despite the anger c
Last Updated : 2026-09-16A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester 055: A REWARD HUG
~~Selene~~Another call wakes me up the next morning. But this time, it’s good news. One of the ladies Mary and I met yesterday was on the line with intent to ‘confess’.“Can we meet, Mrs Manchester?” she asks in a timid voice. “I have something to tell you about the scandal Vaughn Beauty is involved in.”“How did you get my number?” I ask, throwing the covers off my body and darting out of the room. My clothes are still in Rain’s. After what happened last night, I don't have the zeal to see him again, but I need my clothes. “Someone gave it to me.”This could be a trap, my subconscious warns. If someone in my inner circle gave her my number, then it could only mean that person has a hand in everything that went down. But trap or not, I have to get to the bottom of this.Rain is nowhere to be found when I get to the bedroom. He’s probably in the gym for his morning workout. I make my way to the closet and shrug on the first dress I can find, making a mental note to have my thing
Last Updated : 2026-09-13A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester 006: FIVE PERCENT SHARES
~~Selene~~“Five percent!” Vivienne exclaims. “That’s enough to get Selene a seat on the Manchester group’s board. It should belong to me, grandpa. Will you let her take it all for herself?"It’s the evening after the engagement. We’re all seated in the large living room of the Vaughn villa after re
A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester 005: THE HELIOS MERGER
~~Rain~~ Until an hour before the engagement, I had contemplated ending everything. I almost made the engagement called off, ready to face the consequences. But when I saw Selene Vaughn, I changed my mind without further ado.One would think that a woman who stays off social media like it’s a plag
A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester 004: A MARRIAGE CONTRACT
~~Selene~~It’s been two days since the scandal happened. Two days since I signed away my future to marry a guy I have only seen in business magazines. Today is my engagement, an event organized by the two families to fool the press that Rain Manchester and I had planned to get married a long time
A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester 003: WET PUPPY
~~Selene~~Ethan hasn’t replied to my texts. It’s been hours, and he hasn’t even read them. This is a first. He always has his phone right by him just so he can hear from me all day. My knuckles clench around the steering wheel, maneuvering my car away from the Vaughn estate. Grandfather had locke
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