LOGINTori is struggling to keep her bakery afloat while also caring for her sick father. But when she finds a marriage contract belonging to a wealthy bachelor, everything changes. He offers her a contract marriage, promising her financial stability in exchange for posing as his wife for six months. As they navigate their fake relationship, Tori begins to unravel dark truths behind her mysterious husband leaving her questioning everything she thought she knew. Will Tori be able to hold on long enough to save her father and business, or will she get drowned in the darkness and secrets of her new husband?
View MoreI gently wiped the lip gloss I had applied on my lip. My eyes darted to the mirror in front of me as I proceeded to wiping my eye liner as well.It was a long night.I let out a sigh and tossed the wipe away before washing my face and heading out the bathroom.I couldn't explain what annoyed me the most, the fact that I let that lady make me feel so uncomfortable, or the fact that I convinced Duncan not to do anything about it.It would have been bad if I had let him handle things the way he knew how to—with his temper. But, allowing him do things his way may worsen his Father's image of him and ruin the partnership along side.I pulled my hair into a pony tail and picked up my phone before heading outside the room.I placed a small knock on Duncan's door, slowly pushing it open and poking my head in as usual.My eyes landed on him standing in front of his drink table, holding a glass in his hand as always—also, he was very much shirtless.“I'm sorry, I didn't…”“You're not seeing me
Every second that passed by, Duncan go even more uninterested in the conversation he was forced to partake in with his father and his overnight business partners.He couldn't explain if he was overthinking it, but he could have sworn that he heard Tori calling for him—it was as though she wanted him to come back.He had heard it three times, but everytime he tried to speak with her through her thoughts, the music clowded his ability to concentrate.Every minute that passed made him uneasy.He glazed at his watch on his wrist and it was past 8 pm—perfect time to leave.He gave his father a light tap on his shoulder, leading him away from the rest.Steven excused himself and followed after his son, “what's the matter?”“I've been here long enough, I think it's time for me to leave.”Steven looked at his watch with a frown on his face, “it's still quite early, Duncan.” He turned to him, “you barely said anything all night. You didn't join in our conversation, you haven't interacted with
My ears were met with a calm fancy music, the ones usually played in occasions filled with wealthy people and well...fancy people. I let out a small gasp as my eyes scanned the large bright hall. it was lit with orange lights that bounced off the white painted wall, causing the gold designs around the room to illuminate perfectly. People were scattered all around, chattering and exchanging pleasantries. My jaw almost touched the ground as I observed different outfits that just screamed expensive without having to try. "I was starting to think you weren't going to show up." Duncan's father came into sight, his wife standing beside him looking as beautiful as she always did. "I didn't see a need to hurry." Duncan responded as we came to a stop in front of them. "oh Tori, darling, you look beautiful." She turned her gaze to me, a grin displayed on her face. "So do you Ma'am. I really love your dress." I confessed. She had on a gold flowing dress which sparkled under the light just
I had my eyes glued to my dinner dress for what felt like hours and every second that past, I lost more interest in going.The thought of being in the same room with people I knew nothing about, people I had no business meeting, and people that may or may not look down on me, made goosebumps form on my skin.I was seated in front of my dress table, my knee bouncing up and down in nervousness. A small knock on my door pulled me back to reality. I pushed myself up the chair and towards the door."You're not ready, dear?" Lydia asked the moment I opened up."I um...not...not yet."She let out a sigh, "what's the problem?""I don't... I'm not sure I want to go." I confessed."Why don't you just tell Duncan?""Because, I already told him I'd go." I hated going back on my words."Listen dear, you don't have to mingle, you don't have to try to fit in, you don't have to impress anyone. Just go there, representing yourself as Duncan's wife. No one has to make you feel out of place. Okay, Dear


















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