LOGINAlthough it's a marriage of convenience, it's still a real marriage.
Sheila wanted to fully experience it, so she woke up early to put on makeup and even wore the veil and little dress she had secretly bought from Kane a while ago.
Originally, she had fantasized about paying the down payment on the house and then going with Kane to get their marriage certificate while wearing this outfit.
She never expected that when the day finally came, the groom would be someone else.
When she went outside, the weather was particularly nice, clear and refreshing.
After Sheila told him her address, Killian said he would pick her up.
She had assumed that Jerry would be driving, but she was surprised to see Killian in the driver's seat.
Driven by her sense of duty as a working stiff, Sheila humbly asked, "Mr. Ford, should I drive?"
Killian glanced at her, expressionless. "No need."
Sheila sat in the passenger seat, feeling a bit restrained, and simply started reporting on work matters.
"Mr. Ford, the Japanese delegation will arrive the day after tomorrow. I've arranged everything that needs to be arranged, and I sent you the details in your email last night."
The implication was that even if she took sick leave these few days, it would affect her work.
When the light turned red, Killian gently stepped on the brake and casually looked at her. "Sheila, what is your role right now?"
"Huh?" Sheila didn't understand.
Killian: "You wouldn't talk about work with me even in bed, would you?"
"......"
Sheila's face flushed instantly.
The light turned green.
Killian started the car and, looking ahead, said, "Did you read the contract carefully? One of the clauses is to separate public and private matters."
She remembered there being such a clause: during work hours, she would do her job as a secretary well; in private time, she would strictly fulfill her duties as a wife.
But in their private relationship, they were really unfamiliar, like strangers.
Sheila simply lowered her head and played on her phone, saying nothing.
Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Twenty minutes after that, they each stood on the oath platform, holding their marriage certificates.
"Don't be so serious, groom and bride, smile."
"Okay, let's take another affectionate one."
Sheila awkwardly and cautiously moved a little closer to Killian.
The next second, her waist tightened, and her entire upper body involuntarily pressed against a solid chest.
As the shutter clicked, Sheila raised her head to look at the enlarged profile in front of her, and her mind went blank.
She had never even dreamed of this scenario.
She had actually married her boss.
Too bad this was a secret she couldn't tell anyone. Otherwise, she would be sharing this unbelievable and bizarre event with everyone she met.
After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Killian told her that she didn't need to go back to the office and that she should move into "Jin Yu Yun Di" today.
Moving in together so soon?
Sheila wasn't mentally prepared yet, but Killian didn't give her a chance to discuss it and drove off.
As Sheila was about to call a taxi to go back, 50,000 was transferred to her phone.
Worthy of the ruthless Lu, everything was efficient.
A little while later, another 150,000 was transferred.
The second transfer wasn't from Killian but from the company account, the bonus for the high-end sanatorium project.
The sudden influx of money instantly comforted Sheila, who had been feeling down.
Sure enough, "How to dispel sorrow? Only through getting rich" always applied.
Sheila remembered the apartment she had already paid a deposit on. Now she had enough money, but 700,000 of it was the savings from the monthly salary Kane had been giving her for the past four years.
She had originally thought that this was all of Kane's savings, and Sheila had once thought that he must have loved her very, very much. Looking back now, it was just a little compensation that slipped through his fingers.
Sheila went to the sales office and was met with disdain and lost 20,000 before getting her deposit back.
But she still wanted to buy an apartment.
Sooner or later, she would own a home of her own in this city.
Before going home, Sheila went to a bank and made reasonable plans for her money.
When she came out, it was already three in the afternoon, and she hadn't even moved yet.
So, she hurriedly walked across the pedestrian bridge to wait for a ride-hailing car.
"Sheila."
The familiar voice came from behind. She saw Kane standing next to a Lamborghini.
The headlights flashed twice. Kane realized something and quickly explained, "I was preparing to help the boss park the car in the garage."
Sheila glanced at the Maxwell Group building behind him.
Still lying to her.
In his eyes, she was really stupid and love-brained, wasn't she?
Sheila pursed her lips, still feeling very embarrassed.
"Did you come to find me?" Kane walked up to her, took her hand, and said with a hint of grievance in his voice, "Sheila, I really can't give you what you want right now."
"You still don't know how much I love you? I'll give you everything I can."
Sheila shook off his hand.
"I've already packed up your belongings that you left in the rental house. If you still want them, go and get them yourself."
"Also, I've calculated the expenses and savings for the past five years. I'll send you the spreadsheet and money together later."
"Let's just end things here. Don't contact me anymore."
Kane's heart clenched. He hadn't expected her to still be so stubborn.
"Sheila, do you think forcing me like this will work?"
"Don't be childish, okay?"
Sheila was too lazy to talk to him. She turned to get into the car but was pulled tightly into his arms. "If you run again, I really won't coax you anymore."
As he spoke, he kissed her ear.
"Kane Maxwell, what are you doing!" Sheila's eyes reddened with anger. Unable to break free, she roared at him, "Kane, I'm already married."
Since Kelsey had known Kane, he had never seen him so down and out, let alone for a woman.Thanks to the lawyer's efforts, Kane didn't leave the police station until the next day.On the way back, Kane asked Kelsey, "Who picked up Sheila?""Uh..." Kelsey stammered.Kane said coldly, "Was it Killian?"Kelsey sighed, "You saw?"Kane: "Guessed.""How come I didn't see it at the company? How did those two get together?" Kelsey was stunned when he saw Killian at the police station.Especially when Sheila walked up to Killian, and he personally put a scarf around her neck, his eyes were full of possessiveness."No wonder Sheila wanted to break up with you and refused to get back together no matter what.""Do you think they were already having an affair, and the talk of marriage was just an excuse to dump you?"Kane glared at him.Kelsey immediately said, "I'm saying it's possible, that's just one possibility. There's another possibility..."Kane: "What possibility?"Kelsey told Kane what Sh
Sheila coldly glanced at him, a sneer curving her lips."Is it any of your business?""Kane, do I need to remind you again, we broke up months ago.""Who I'm with, who I sleep with, is none of your concern, understand?""None of your concern."Kane clenched his teeth, his eyes bloodshot with fury. "Sheila, are you really my Sheila? How have you become so cheap?"He then grabbed her neck in a fit of uncontrolled rage."For money? Is that it? I'm asking you, is it for the money?""I have plenty of money too! Then strip right now and let me fuck you!!"Sheila had never seen Kane like this before. The moment he roared, she instinctively felt a surge of fear.The next second, Kane suddenly bit her lips and kissed her fiercely."Ah!!""Let me go!!!"Sheila resisted with all her might, biting a deep gash into his lips.But Kane, as if feeling no pain, began to kiss her neck and collarbone."Help!!""Save me!!!""sob........"Passersby initially thought it was just a lovers' quarrel until the
Sheila looked at the giant star-shaped candle at her feet, and the sweet photos of the two of them displayed on it, and suddenly felt like she was floating, the whole world spinning.The next second she saw Kelsey with a huge smile, and the next second she saw Kane, carefully dressed, holding a bouquet of red roses, walking slowly towards her like a boy who had stepped out of a comic book.This caused Sheila's already tense nerves to snap completely in that instant.Kane walked up to her, his amber eyes deeply scrutinizing her, his gaze tracing her face repeatedly, "Sheila."Sheila stared at him motionless, breathing so rapidly that her chest rose and fell gently.Kane thought she was too moved to react for a moment, and smiled, "I love you Sheila, I know you must love me very much too, sorry for making you anxious."Then he knelt on one knee and took out the sparkling diamond ring with one hand."Marry me, Sheila.""Let me take care of you for the rest of your life, and we will never
Sheila's brain exploded, leaving her in a blank state.The hand holding her phone trembled uncontrollably.Killian noticed her pallor, "What's wrong?"Sheila opened her mouth, but was too anxious to speak.Killian pulled her into his arms, "Calm down. What happened?""Something's wrong." Sheila pushed away from Killian in a panic, her eyes red-rimmed, "Back to the city. Killian, can you let me go back to the city?"Before he could even nod, Sheila had already jumped out of bed and frantically dressed, grabbing her phone ready to leave.Killian grabbed her arm."What is it?"Sheila stared at Killian's face, calming down a little, but she didn't dare say.She had told him, time and again, that she had nothing to do with her ex, yet here she was, anxious to this extent because something had happened to him.But it was a life.You'd be attached to a dog for six years.Let alone someone you'd loved for six years.Sheila finally choked out, "A friend of mine had an accident and is now in cr
The hot spring pool was built with natural stone, its edges rounded and smooth. Bubbling springs gurgled forth, and wisps of steam curled upwards, shrouding the entire space in a hazy mist.When Sheila came out, having changed into her swimsuit, Nicole was already soaking in the hot spring water, surrounded by floating, tender flower petals.Nicole stretched languidly, her eyes gently taking in Sheila, and teased with a smile, "Oh, Sheila, you've been hiding this figure! So hot."Sheila crossed her arms and pursed her lips, revealing a hint of shyness. "Mom, you've also maintained your figure very well. When I first met you, I even thought you were one of Killian's older sisters!"Nicole's eyebrows curved into a smile as she heard this, and she moved towards the direction where Sheila was about to enter the water."See? My daughter-in-law has such a sweet mouth, so good at pleasing her mother-in-law."The warmth of the hot spring seeped into her entire body, and Nicole sighed contente
"Who said that?" Nicole gently patted Sheila's hand. "That's other people's business. Our Killian is capable enough; he doesn't need a marriage to consolidate his position. I just want him to be happy. As long as he's happy, that's more important than anything else."Killian put the peeled shrimp on Sheila's plate.Sheila was stunned, feeling how lucky he was.Born into such a wealthy family, with such a reasonable and loving mother, he must have been especially content and happy since he was a child, right?Killian held the shrimp to her mouth. "What are you looking at? Aren't you going to eat?"Sheila awkwardly opened her mouth.Nicole was genuinely happy to see the two of them so affectionate.After the meal, Nicole went back to her room for an afternoon nap, and Sheila also immediately rolled around on the soft bed as soon as she returned to her room.Across from the bed was a whole wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, with a beautiful snow scene outside.Sheila turned over and hugge







