CHAPTER 2: THE SUDDEN WEDDING!

"Alyssa, you can't just walk out after the damage you caused," Conner said.

Alyssa smirked. "Weren't you the one who was chasing me away? And as you can see, I have moved on," she said, beckoning to the man beside her.

"You are kidding. You cannot expect me to believe that you got married and patched up your life in a single year." Conner stepped forward, his eyes dimmed when he stared at Alyssa.

There was no way she could move on that fast. Did she not say she loved him?

Alyssa frowned. She remembered calling this man her boyfriend. Why was Conner talking about marriage?

"That is none of your business, Conner." She pulled off the diamond ring on her finger.

"Ta-da! We are now engaged. I am getting married to him and that is my decision, so stay out of it." Alyssa placed the ring on her hired boyfriend's finger.

Meanwhile, Harrison looked at the woman who had dragged him into this drama, and he gazed down at the ring. What was she thinking?

She mentioned pretending, but she never spoke about marriage!

He wanted to say something, but from the way she spoke, this moment deeply mattered to her.

Harrison's eyes moved to Conner. He had seen the displayed video.

This Alyssa lady had bad taste in men.

Conner felt a pang in his heart, but he could only watch as Alyssa walked away.

Why did her back feel so unreachable now?

Seeing the interaction made Clara burn with jealousy. "Conner, my darling, she doesn't deserve you. I am here," she said with a sultry voice, causing the man to turn to her.

Just as he was about to speak, his phone rang.

Conner picked up his device, and when he saw the caller, his face paled.

It was his grandfather.

By then, Alyssa had walked out of the building, and she pulled the waiter with her.

A tear fell down her cheeks, but she quickly wiped it.

This was what she had planned for a year.

Despite the pain and anger she felt, she would suck back her tears.

The past year had been filled with so much trouble, but the journey had strengthened her.

Then a voice broke her reverie. "Your ring."

Alyssa turned back to see the waiter handing over the ring.

"Even you don't want to marry me." She chuckled with a sardonic smile.

The man raised his head. "I don't think you want to get involved with me either." His deep blue eyes seemed to stare into her soul.

Since when were handsome men recruited to be waiters?

Alyssa paused, then she tilted her head. "You don't believe in love at first sight," she said, wondering why she was so confident in flirting with a stranger.

It had to be the wine.

"I do not believe in love," the man shot back. He pulled out the dollar notes she had given him. "I do not need this either."

Then he turned to leave.

"Wait. You can't leave." Alyssa panicked. She had just played a big card inside that building by announcing her wedding to him.

Why did she not think straight? She blamed her raging emotional impulse.

The man raised his brow. "I am not interested in getting involved in your drama. I was merely bored today."

"What if I make you fall in love?" Alyssa blurted out.

Her mind was constantly racing. If Conner found out she was lying, he would make her life worse.

"I do not need love at the moment—" The man paused his words before raising his vibrating phone to his ear.

Alyssa could only watch in silence while she admired his facial details.

This man was beyond handsome. Was this what books meant when they described the male leads as Greek gods?

His jawline was defined, and the dimples in his cheek were an added bonus.

His voice had a deep, rich feel, and it made her swallow. It seemed like he was not pleased with whoever was on the other side of the phone with the way he pinched the bridge of his nose.

Taking her gaze down, she realised his clothes were tailored to his fit.

This was definitely not a waiter.

"You can take a picture, it would last better." The man's voice brought her back.

"I— I can make you believe in love, and I really need this wedding." Alyssa uttered. She was already out of options.

At first, the man took a good look at her, his eyes eating her up.

"Since you want to get married so badly, I would humour you. Make me believe in love in thirty days or..."

Alyssa didn't think he would actually accept at all, so she interrupted him. "If I do not, I will do whatever you want after the bet."

He slowly shook his head. "You are making a big mistake, lady." He chuckled. It was a deep, dark chuckle.

Just then, a limousine pulled up in front of them and a man stepped out.

"Master Harrison. We have been looking everywhere for you." The elderly man took a quick bow before speaking with deep concern.

"It is fine, Alfred. Mother sent me here to honour her friend, Jamie Winters. I don't think I will be coming back."

Alyssa froze. She couldn't believe her eyes. Isn't that a limousine?

"You own this vehicle? What kind of waiter are you?" She asked.

Her entire world tilted to the side.

Maybe she needed to get a job as a waiter too, if they were paid this richly.

Alfred perked up. This was the first time in years since he had caught the master alone with a woman. He did not think Harrison would take his mother's orders seriously and actually find a wife. "He is Harrison Alexander, of course he would be afford a limousine."

Harrison sighed. "Alfred, please tell mother I am fine. This is my new wife, so please take us to the court. We both have a contract to sign."

Alyssa swallowed hard. Harrison Alexander? Wasn't that the name of the famous and first Billionaire in the country?

But that man was named Harrison Alexander the Fifth and the annoying thing was there were no online pictures of him, so she didn't know what to believe.

But if they were the same person, she had just gone from the pan and into the fire.

This man could order her downfall because of everything she did today.

It was better to be safe than sorry.

"I am sorry. I did not know who you were. Whatever I said, I take it back. I apologise for troubling you and wasting your time." She bowed down her head and instantly turned to leave.

But a strong grip held her hand.

"The only place you would be going would be the court. I want to see you fulfil your little promise."