Mag-log inA debt. A contract. A marriage. A university! Ashley's father borrowed money from a wealthy billionaire to expand his business. Unfortunately, the expansion failed making the company and the family on the brink of bankruptcy to the extent of almost selling his last property which is their house to pay back the debts. But one fateful day, Mr. Walter came to the Black's family house and gave them an absurd offer which would help them pay their debt and get their company back on its feet. The offer was simple. Since Mr. Black was owing Mr. Walter about 10 million dollars, he offered to forget about the money and even help the company to get back on his feet if... Ashley gets married to his philanderous son, Michael, for a year! Read to follow up with the rollercoaster story of Michael and Ashley's one year contracted marriage while still in college, their heartbreak, their scandalous past and how they later fell madly in love with each other!
view moreChapter 30The bright light streaming in the window woke Michael, and he awakened with a lot of blinking. He sat up in bed, a little groggy. He looked down and noticed he was naked. "Ashley?" he called out, his voice still hoarse from his sleep.There was no response. He frowned, looking around the room. That was strange. He could have sworn Ashley was with him last night. Or was she? He couldn't really remember much.He got up from bed and quickly put on his clothes. As he buttoned his shirt, he called again, louder this time."Ashley?"Still no answer. He walked over to the bathroom, pushing the door open. Empty. The confusion grew. She wasn't in the living room either, or the small kitchen area. "Where could she be?" he muttered to himself.He started to search the house, his movements frantic with every room he checked that turned up empty."Ashley, where are you?" he shouted out with an edge of worry in his voice now.Nothing. She was gone. In a flash, his heart was running, hi
CHAPTER 29After the intense sex they had, they lay in silence, Michael’s breathing heavy, and Ashley curled up against him. She rested her head on his chest, her fingers tracing circles on his skin. "Are you okay?" she asked softly as a blush crept up her cheek.He didn’t respond at first, just sighed deeply, his arm tightening around her. "Ash..." he called in a soft manner.Ashley’s heart stopped. "What?""Mm... Ash..." he mumbled again, his voice barely a whisper.Her breath caught in her throat. She lifted her head, staring at his face. "Did he just..."Her heart pounded in her chest. She couldn't believe it. she could clearly remember when Michael had called Ashton, Ash... The woman who had hurt him. That was her nickname. He had called her that nickname when he saw her in the board meeting."He thinks I’m her?" she whispered to herself, her voice trembling. Was Michael still in love with her?Or did he sleep with her thinking she was Ashton, his ex?Tears filled her eyes a
CHAPTER 28 Ashley pulled Michael out from the bar, hailed a cab and headed home. Inside the house, Ashley took Michael in, already exhausted. "Come on, let's get you to bed," she whispered, taking him toward the bedroom. He practically fell, still laughing. "You're... you're amazing, you know that?" Ashley smiled softly, holding him steady. "You're drunk, Michael. Sit down." Michael sagged onto his side on the bed. She leaned over, tugging off his shoes. "Let's get these off first." He reached out, trying to catch her hand. "Stay with me, Ashley." "I'm here; let me help you get your suit off," she said softly, trying to take his jacket. He pulled her near. "I don't want you to leave." She reached to unbutton his shirt, trying to calm him down. "I am not going anywhere. Let me take care of you." He grasped her at her waist and tugged her closer to him. "I need you." "Michael, you are too drunk," she whispered softly, trying to talk him down. Yet, he did nothing of that. He p
CHAPTER 27Mr. Walter stood from his seat, glancing around at the board members who were already seated. He took another look at Ashton Williams and pretended as if he wasn't surprised to see the lady he had rejected for his son years ago, which had left his son heartbroken.Mitchelle and Ryan’s hearts dropped when they saw Ashton also. They took a glance at Michael and saw how uneasy he was."You may sit.""Thank you." The room was silent as Ashton Williams took her seat, which was opposite Michael.Ashley watched everything unfold and figured that this Ashton Williams was a familiar person to Michael and his family."Ash..." She heard Michael whisper a name softly as he stared at the lady, his hand fidgeting."Michael?" Ashley whispered his name."Huh?""Anything the matter?" she asked."Uh? Nothing." He replied, still looking uneasy."Alright. Since everyone is seated, I guess I can share the important information I called you all for." He paused, "Michael, stand up."Michael stood












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