Celine Dashiell Everson had always enjoyed living a life away from the shadows of her family's wealth. As the youngest daughter of the country's wealthiest man, her bank account boasted millions, if not billions, courtesy of a family empire capable of acquiring not just one city, but another. However, she had long learned that embracing a life beyond the spotlight and living anonymously without the burden of her last name proved to be the best way to live a happier life. That’s why she uses her mother’s last name to keep her peace. But her supposed ordinary life turned upside down after she met Callahan Simmons, a playboy billionaire. She found herself falling for his charms and before she knew it, she was already agreeing to a marriage of convenience in hopes that he could learn to love her. She was willing to stay as long as Callahan needed her. But what happens when Callahan's first love comes back and now, everyone around them wants them to get back together? To make things worse, it seems like Callahan thinks the same…
View MoreCallahan took her top off and tossed it to the floor. Callahan leveled his face on her chest, kissing each one individually, his tongue swirling on the tip.His other hand crawled on her stomach, drawing lazy circles on her navel, until it went lower and slipped into her underwear. Seconds later, she felt his finger caressing her softness, which made her whimper, and she shut her eyes as she could feel the heat gushing through her whole body.His tongue flicked on the tip of her boob while he was sucking it, and his fingers were now rubbing her expertly.Her mind was already blank. She cannot process everything, and the pleasure is blinding her to the core—it’s making her crazy knowing that the alcohol has made her so hot even more.And she can’t even identify whether it was the champagne that caused her to get drunk or whether it was Callahan’s fault.When Callahan left her chest as his lips were tauntingly kissing her lower, the anticipation for his next move made her arch her back,
Every bullshit I’ve been doing…? Wow. Is he assuming that? I am cheating behind his back? Is that it? Because it seems like that is what he was trying to insinuate in his words.And who would I’ve been seeing? The client I told him about?This fucker is just really making up stories to flip the real side of the story and to make me look like I am the one who’s hiding something behind his back when it slowly showed that it was him who has the hidden agendas compared to me.As days passed, their relationship worsened. Celine could feel the controlled hatred Callahan has developed toward her like he has been battling a war in his mind and she is the villain. She could feel his wrath day by day, as they were already too different from how she used to.She sighed heavily when she was loaded with work, and Callahan seemed to be going late. She noticed that he was consistently answering calls and would leave immediately. Though she saw how many times she was calling, she didn’t mind, and she
Celine’s eyes landed on her hand placement for a while, arched her brow, and took it back to the documents, thinking that Natalie was just being friendly and that she was clingy to Callahan. But she knew the woman was trying to disrespect her.Though she was trying not to show any concern about it, it was perfectly fine for her, and she wasn’t making a big deal out of it, but deep inside, her words for Gaile later were already ready.During university, she was never curious about Coleen when that woman was a bit hostile toward her—unlike Natalie, who was pretending to be friendly—but it showed on the surface the way she looked at her and acted in front of her that she was trying to show off who she is in Callahan’s life.She implied that Natalie had a deeper relationship with Callahan than Celine, who was only married for business.“Please, Callahan,” Natalie said softly, pouting a bit and even leaning her chin to his shoulder as she childishly acted to Callahan, who seemed ready to s
“Okay.” Callahan nodded at her, but there was an air of sarcasm in the way he mentioned it—unconvincing and suspicious.Celine went into her walk-in closet, and she glanced back at Callahan, who stared at his laptop heavily as if there was something on his mind.Celine took her eyes off him and knitted her brows as well. Though she knew that she wasn’t doing anything wrong behind her husband’s back, despite just being married to him in papers, Callahan reacted like he caught her lying and doing infidelity.Is he jealous? But that’s impossible. Why would he get jealous?What happened in Paris suddenly flashed through her mind. Months had passed, and yet she could still not get over it. Though she was just trying to erase it from her mind, acting like she was drunk and couldn’t remember a thing, she was shamelessly hoping sometimes that it would happen again.However, when their next success hit, instead of traveling, Callahan bought a house for the both of them aside from their own apa
What happened in Paris never left Celine's mind, despite being busy again because of their business. It was progressing with each month that passed.Callahan has been so hard working that it showed at night how he would spend more time in his office and would continue at his penthouse, as he would sometimes sleep late, and Celine would see him falling asleep in his seat.But that hard work paid off when their company hit one of the biggest sales that year, as they marketed a lot of products in different countries and got big investors as well.Celine knew that it wasn’t just Callahan’s hard work that made the business bloom; it was also her connection as an Everson that contributed greatly to the company’s growth.Callahan also gave Celine her own position in the company, a high-ranking position. It is okay for Celine despite the loaded work because Gaile would make things easy for her.Though she would think sometimes that it is unfair to Callahan, who seems to be working so hard, sh
Celine laughed. To hear that from Callahan was the funniest thing, as she remembered how Callahan looked at her during that vacation, and it didn’t leave her mind because during the night she would fantasize about him when she was in university, that scene would always be where her fantasies started.“Really?” Celine asked, laughing.“Ahuh, you seemed less interested.” Callahan arched his brow while there was a smile flashing on his lips as well.Celine is used to the first impression of her; it seems she’s so detached from things because she rarely shows emotion as if she were not interested. That’s why hearing it from Callahan didn’t shock her anymore.“What? You are intimidated by me when during your university days you have a lot of fun with different girls?” She arched her brow tauntingly and chuckled.Callahan’s eyes widened. He won’t lie to himself that he was a womanizer back during his university life, but he never tried anything on Celine as he couldn’t see her, who seemed i
Celine packed her things because she was so excited to go to Paris. Not because it was her first time—but because she was going to be with Callahan.She wanted to enjoy a trip with him because Callahan had been very busy for a few days since Mr. Clarkson approved him. It seems it motivates him so much to work that he sometimes forgets to rest—or even sleep. Celine wanted Callahan to relax, at least.They booked a ticket and rode an airplane—which was Celine’s first time as well—as she was used to their private jet and being alone all the time.Though they were sitting in the first class, it was still new for Celine to be not just with one—but more on a plane.She ordered some champagne like she used to do on her travels. Callahan joins her for a drink as they continue to discuss business matters.“I will direct you into the company since you already have your own share because the land is quite successful. You are hitting more than the target sometimes. It’s astonishing how you handle
Our business. It was only a few words on the spur of the moment, but it meant a lot to Celine that Callahan considers her part of his life—his milestone. And now that she has set a goal to lend him a hand, she would never waste that opportunity to be with him all throughout the journey of his goals until she watched him at the top and she’s clapping for him.Celine noticed how the smile kept on kissing his lips while he was already driving. His eyes were twinkling, and he would glance at Celine from time to time while they were already heading to the restaurant they both liked.“If Mr. Clarkson approves my project with him and he is willing to work with me, we’ll leave the country for a vacation.”Celine couldn’t believe what she just heard. Callahan is too happy that he is now planning a vacation with her.“Really?” Celine chuckled as she couldn’t suppress the smile on her lips as well.“Yes. Why not? I think you would like Paris. I could see it in you. You don’t enjoy the loudness o
Celine is aware of how influential her family is. But to know that the big client Callahan was eyeing for how many months—he even ended up marrying her just to get the trust of Mr. Clarkson—she cannot believe that he is just one of her brother’s employees.“He works for Chance?” Celine elaborated, as she could not digest what Gaile had told her.“Mr. Clarkson is one of the board members of your brother’s company. Though he plays an important role since he also contributes heavily to the business of your brother, Chance is still the CEO.”Celine was mind-blown by how her brother seemed to be working thoroughly on his business. But she knew that out of all her brothers, it was Lucas who was the most competitive. She was a bit thankful that Mr. Clarkson was under Chance, though she could smell that once Chance found out what she was doing, she would be scolded for sure.“Do me a favor and tell Mr. Clarkson to approve Callahan’s offer. I want him to get him. Prioritize him,” Celine said w
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