LOGINAfter being saved from the accident that took the lives of my parents and with no memories of my past. I, Marie, ended up being adopted by my saviour, Mrs. Adam. I was loved by my adoptive mother and brother, Adrian. But... Things took a new turn when the real daughter of the family, Annie, was found. Upon Annie's arrival, she accused me and made me look bad in the eyes of my family. Time flew by, and with her constant accusations, hatred replaced the love they once had for me. And that very hate planted in them cost me my life. I thought it was going to end there, with the triumphant smile on Annie's lips and the cold gaze from the family I once called my own. But... Fate had something else in store for me. I miraculously returned the same day I died, with a time swap of a few minutes before the incident. Thanks to my past experiences, I was able to avert my death, but that cost me my only shelter. I was pushed out of the house that once welcomed me with love, and at that very moment, I vowed to take revenge. Frustrated and devastated, I ran into the popular masked CEO, Cole Marcus, who needed a wife for six months. He offered me a deal: "Be my wife for six months... and I will grant you whatever you desire—money, power, respect, and shelter." Being blinded by revenge and shelter, I didn't think twice before accepting and signing the contract. Unknown to me, there are dark secrets behind that simple contract that can either consume me or make me.
View More"How is she doing, doctor?""She's stable now. Hopefully, she will regain consciousness soon."Monitor beeps and muffled voices were the first sounds to register in my ears.Sluggishly, my heavy eyelids started opening.The crystal-white coffered ceiling was my first sight. I had a glimpse of people's shadows in my frail vision, and they seemed to be talking about me.My hands flew instinctively to my face, shielding my eyes from the light.My hand felt something on my head, like a wrap... even my hands were all covered in bandages.I tried to sit upright, but the sting around my head bit me back to the bed."Ah... ooo." I tried to make a sound, but even my throat started hurting."What happened to me?" I whispered in my head, confused and lost. No matter how hard I tried to fathom how I ended up here, I still couldn't remember.My eyes scanned where I was.White walls, giant machine, drip stand. It looked like a hospital room, but the flowers that decorated the room said otherwise, a
"Elena!!" His voice reached out to my ears, but all I could see and feel was the cold wind that blew against my body.I raised my eyes to see Marcus rushing towards me.The crowd screamed.Marcus stretched out his hands to me, but I was way too far from him... all my eyes caught was a fading glimpse of his stretched-out hands. His eyes were dark, somehow cold with fear. It almost felt as if he was scared of losing me.But why should he be scared?There's this strange peace in my heart. It felt as if a load was lifted off my chest.I'm fine now. I can now breathe. No flashes, no questions, no sudden memories... just peace.In a , I felt as if my body dropped into an ocean, followed by a wild splash of water which spread like a little tsunami.Then, loud screams echoed like they had just watched something that they shouldn't have seen."OMG! She just fell in the pool!""Is she crazy?!""Is she trying to commit suicide?!""Why would she want to kill herself?"I heard them mumbling.Water
Breaths hitched.Movement froze.Annie's mouth went agape, but no word came out.Adrian wasn't left out. He sat frozen, eyes wide as if he was trying to process Marcus's statement."I dare anyone to lay their hands on her again!" Marcus's cold baritone voice shook the foundation of the hall.Everyone held their breath. No one dared to utter a word nor blink.They just stared as if a horror movie, with a condition that whoever spoke would be killed, was being played.Finally, Adrian's voice broke into slow laughter."Sir, she?" He jerked his head in my direction as he laughed harder."Your wife?" he asked amidst laughter.Slowly, Annie joined, and the crowd followed one after the other."Sir, I know she might look like a charity case, but don't be fooled by her innocent look... she is not who you think she is. You must have mistaken her for someone else," Adrian stated.Marcus's hands clenched tightly.Annie stepped forward, pointing her finger at me."Sir Marcus, she is good at steali
'No, I can't. I can't marry someone I just met today.' I wanted to say those words out loud, but it changed the moment they came out. "I agree, but on one condition," I said. His eyes twitched with interest immediately. "What condition?" "No touches. We won't..." I cleared my throat, unable to say the next word. He chuckled dryly and, without saying a word, walked to his desk, brought out a file, and gave it to me. It was a marriage contract. "If I had needed someone I could touch, I would've gone for a more..." he paused, his eyes roving over my body. "Busty type," he finished. My eyes twitched red immediately. "Meaning?" I asked. He leaned in. "I don't do bones," he whispered. My face flushed with embarrassment immediately. "Read the rules and sign below," he explained. I didn't even bother to read further after the first line, which said, "no love and touches attached," before signing my signature. The words he said pondered greatly in my head. My eyes stylishly moved
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