MasukHe just got a breakup text from his girlfriend of two years. She, in turn, had just gotten stood up by her fiancé, who had planned a dinner date for that night, only to ignore her at the last minute. Winston and Ivy were just two strangers, both abandoned on Easter's Eve by the people they loved. They found themselves drawn together in the elegant Luciano’s restaurant, and in that shared moment of heartbreak, they found comfort in each other’s company, exchanging laughter and stories over a quiet table. What starts as a simple, playful connection soon deepens into something neither expected… a bond that grows stronger with each smile. But when their pasts come crashing back, and their exes threaten to tear them apart, will their newfound love thrive? Or will the hurts of their pasts force them to let go before their love story truly begins?
Lihat lebih banyakChapter 4IvyI froze in place, my mind still reeling from his words.First, he had approached me out of nowhere at a random restaurant, asking to share my table. Now, he was offering a contract marriage… in exchange for my mother’s safety?The weight of his proposal settled heavily in my chest, pressing against my ribs like ice cubes.It was too much… all of it.The idea of entering a fake marriage, especially with a man I barely knew, felt insane. I wasn’t ready for this kind of drama, and definitely not the kind that came with someone as powerful as him.But at the same time… my mother’s life was on the line.This could be the only way to save her.If I refused the offer, I'd lose the money and Valentino wouldn't hesitate to end her life if I wasted more time. Twenty-four hours… that’s all she had left. The thought alone made my stomach turn.I had to act really fast before it was too late... and at this point, I had no better option.If the only way to save my mother was by getting
Chapter 3IvySeveral pictures of the man and I, fast asleep, in what looked like a compromising position, were splashed all over the screen.My jaw dropped in disbelief.They looked terrifyingly real… and now, they were everywhere on social media.My face turned pale as I stared at the images, barely able to contain the shock. But what left me even more stunned was how calm the man appeared, completely unbothered by the headlines or the scandalous photos.My cheeks flushed with rage and disbelief as I snapped my gaze towards him.“Seriously? You're just going to sit there and pretend like none of this is happening?”He sat up slowly, still half-lost in whatever he was doing on his phone.“You really need to take a chill pill,” he said coolly, finally lifting his gaze to meet mine. “It’s nothing to worry about. Trust me.”My eyes widened in disbelief, as if I had just been struck hard across the face.Nothing to worry about?Was he being serious right now?He seriously thought all of t
Chapter 2IvyMy legs wobbled beneath me, my mind spinning from how strangely familiar the voice sounded. I steadied myself and slowly lifted my gaze… only to freeze when I saw Quentin marching towards us, Ashley right beside him, her arm wrapped tightly around his.My heart thundered in my chest, and despite the cold night air, a wave of heat rushed through me as they approached us.What could they be up to this time?“Well, well, well…” Quentin drawled as they drew closer. “Looks like she's found herself a cheap callboy to keep her company tonight.”They both laughed, a smug grin painted across their faces. But the grin quickly disappeared from Quentin's face the moment his gaze landed on the man beside me. “Mr Hawthorne?” He breathed, unable to hold back his shock.The man gave a cold, tight smile, tightening his grip gently on my hand.“Quentin.” He replied in a clipped tone.My breath caught in my throat.They knew each other?While I was still trying to process it, Ashley stepp
Chapter 1Ivy“Ma’am, are you ready to place your order now?” the waiter asked again, for what felt like the umpteenth time, as he slid the menu across my table.I lifted my head slowly, struggling to ignore the weight of curious stares pressing down on me from every direction.I let out a quiet sigh and lowered my gaze to meet his, my voice barely above a whisper. “Not yet. I’m still waiting for my date.”He sighed in irritation and walked away, taking the menu with him.My eyes dropped to the floor, my legs shaking nervously beneath me. Embarrassment burned through me as I reached for my phone once again, hoping to see a message from Quentin this time. But there was nothing… just that same blue tick mocking me like a cold slap.He had clearly seen my messages, but still hadn't replied or called back… after ninety six long minutes.It was 9.47pm now… exactly two hours since I arrived here. Yet, there was still no sign that Quentin was close to showing up.Every table around me was fi
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