Marrying the Ex Uncle

Marrying the Ex Uncle

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By:  YinkusOngoing
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After her boyfriend of five years betrays her, leaving Amanda with her father's crippling debt and the threat of losing her childhood home, she's forced into a desperate situation. Quinn McCullough, a young billionaire, sees an opportunity and offers to settle her debts in exchange for her hand in marriage. Desperate to save her family home, Amanda agrees, unaware of Quinn's ulterior motives. But as their marriage unfolds, Amanda discovers shocking truths about Quinn, including a dark familial connection that threatens to tear them apart. Will their union survive the secrets and betrayals lurking beneath the surface?

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Chapter 1

Chapter one

Amanda's POV

I climbed into the small rental car I had hired from the automobile company on my first day here. It was cheap and old, but my only option for transport whilst I was in Italy. 

I started the engine and drove off in the direction of the diner where I would be working my second shift for today. My real reason for being in Italy was because I had been sent by the company I worked for in New York. I had begged my boss, who was also my boyfriend, to let me stay back this time. The business trip coincided with my father's memorial and it was not something I wanted to miss. 

However, he disagreed, arguing that I was the best person for the job since research was my specialty. Arriving here, I realized that this whole trip was just a waste of time. The investor I was supposed to meet with had canceled on short notice. So the one week that my boss was letting me stay here had gone to waste. 

I was so angry and tried to call my boyfriend, but he didn't answer. Frustrated, I decided to make good use of the time by finding a small job. After all, with the piling debt, I needed all the money I could get. Since I was only required to work a few hours a week, I'd taken the opportunity to go job hunting at a place with daily pay. The popular diner six streets away from my motel was the perfect option. 

I was already so tired that I wanted nothing more than to just jump into bed, but I had to do this job. My whole life depended on it, including the roof over my head back home in New York. It was my only shot at being able to repay the debt. 

I blinked back the tears that pooled in my eyes at the thought of losing the house I had grown up in. What would we do? Where would we even go? We were completely helpless. 

Wiping my face and shaking off my fatigue, I drove down the road until I got to the diner. I quickly parked the car behind the restaurant and shoved out my work apron from the passenger seat. 

I was tying the apron around my waist when I heard the gunshot. 

The sound of a bullet whizzing past my ear made me jump flat to the ground and take cover close to a dumpster. 

What the fuck is going on?!

I was nearly paralyzed with fear as I crouched in the alley, holding my breath to see what came next. Footsteps of about a dozen people sounded down the road.

"Don't let that bastard get away!" A voice snarled in the distance. "Find him!!"

I could hear the pattering on the wet ground as more footsteps ran down the road. It sounded like there was a chase. 

My heart clenched fearfully. I needed to get out of here! 

"Boss, we got him! He has a gunshot wound, there's a blood trail. He couldn't have gotten far." Another voice spoke. 

"Shut the fuck up and bring him to me!!" The initial voice thundered, spilling curses in a language I did not understand. 

I couldn't stay here. No fucking way did I come to Italy to get killed!

Trying my best to be as quiet as possible, I discarded my apron in the trash and waited till the footsteps faded away. When the time seemed right, I raced back to my car. I was just opening the car door when I bumped into a figure crouched on the floor. It was so dark that I couldn't make out the man's features. 

Ridden with fear, I stumbled backward to run. But then I saw the blood spurting out of a wound in his abdomen. I instantly knew he was the one those men were looking for.

"Who are you and what the hell are you doing next to my car? Leave or I'll call the cops!" I threatened, trying to put on a brave voice but I was shaking with fear inside. 

Before I could say anything more, the man let out a sharp growl and leaped forward, grabbing me roughly and clamping a large hand over my mouth. 

"Don't make a sound," he hissed into my ear, dragging me towards the car. 

I was so paralyzed with fear that I did as I was told. 

"Where are the keys?!" He demanded. 

My shaky hands dug into my bag as I rummaged for the keys. When I handed it over he got into the driver seat and shoved me to the passenger side. After he shut the doors, we heard footsteps approaching. It was the men, clutching guns as they stealthily moved down the street.

"Make a sound and you'll regret it," the man threatened me, placing a finger over his lips. He looked so dangerous at that moment that I shivered in fear, shutting my eyes and curling in my seat as the men passed us. Luckily, they did not check the car. 

As soon as they were a good distance away from us, the wounded man started the ignition and began to drive at breakneck speed. 

"What are you doing?!" I yelled, anger mixing it with my fear. "They're going to see us!"

But it was already too late. A sudden surge of screams filled the air as the armed men cocked their guns and began to shoot at the car. 

"No!! AHH!!"

I ducked to the floor of the car screaming as bullets whizzed past my ears, shattering the glass and leaving holes in the car. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I cried. 

This all felt too real. For a moment I was certain I was going to die. 

I was barely able to hold on as the car jumped roughly through the road. The man drove recklessly, not bothering to be careful with the car. After a few minutes, a loud popping sound filled the air and the car came to a stop. I whipped around to see that the thugs were no longer following us. We must have lost them in the chase.

"Climb out!" The man yelled at me. 

Without thinking, I pushed the door open and rolled out of the car. Next thing I knew, the car went up in flames, exploding with a loud crash.  

"No!" I yelled in agony.

I felt my legs give way and I fell to the ground in tears, watching the car I had hired on installment burn to ashes. Now I had to pay in full for damages and the full price of the car. Yet another debt on my shoulders. All because of one man!

Anger tightened my throat as I whipped around to yell at him. But to my shock, he was nowhere to be found. I staggered to my feet and looked around the abandoned area he had driven us into. But still, I couldn't find him. 

That bastard had taken off and left me in the middle of nowhere! I let out another frustrated scream. There and then, I vowed within myself to teach that bastard a lesson if I ever saw him again. 

*****

I looked down at my cell phone worriedly and dialed Logan's number once again. It rang, but he did not pick up. 

"God, Logan," I breathed. "Where did you put your phone?"

I had been calling my boyfriend's line since I got to New York to no avail. I was supposed to return to New York in a few days, but since the trip was a waste of time, plus last night's scare, I decided to come earlier.

I missed Logan so much, and I'd wanted him to come pick me up at the airport, but since he wasn't picking me up, I decided to surprise him instead. 

A mischievous smile curved my lips as I imagined the look on his face when he'd see me. I giggled as I hailed a taxi. He would probably be at work right now. 

Logan and I worked in the same company, although he was several levels above me. We'd met a few months into my employment and it had been bliss ever since. I felt like the happiest and luckiest woman alive when Logan asked me out. Falling in love with him came easy, and if it were up to me, I would flaunt that to the whole world.

But Logan felt differently. 

The only issue I had earlier was the fact that he insisted on keeping our relationship a secret from our colleagues. But when he explained that he didn't want to seem unprofessional, I completely understood. 

Because I was amongst the lowest level of staff at the company, I hardly got to see Logan often. My best friend, Vanessa, disliked Logan for some reason, clearly insisting that he kept our relationship a secret because he was ashamed of me. 

I had fought with Vanessa several times because of this. Although she thought that Logan was bad for me, I fully disagreed. We had been together for five years, and I knew he loved me. He told me every day. He had been there for me through all my struggles, and even whilst I was distracted trying to pay off my family's debt, I still made time to be with him.

That's how important he was to me. 

I practically raced to Logan's office once I arrived at the company building. I was about to pull the door open when I heard the voices within. 

"Yes, I'm serious, baby. I'm pregnant!" A female voice announced happily. "I still can't believe it!"

My face scrunched in confusion. Wait a second. I recognized that voice…

It belonged to Candace, Logan's best friend. She was his childhood friend whom we saw once in a while, but it was unusual for her to be in his office. But, pregnant?! I didn't know she was seeing someone. 

Curiosity getting the better of me, I slowly pushed the door open and peeked in. The image I saw before me was one I would never forget. 

Candace was perched on the desk with Logan standing in between her legs and running his fingers up her chest to cup her breasts. 

I stared at the sight in front of me, unable to move. It felt like I had been punched in the gut. 

Logan was cheating on me?!

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150 Chapters
Chapter one
Amanda's POVI climbed into the small rental car I had hired from the automobile company on my first day here. It was cheap and old, but my only option for transport whilst I was in Italy. I started the engine and drove off in the direction of the diner where I would be working my second shift for today. My real reason for being in Italy was because I had been sent by the company I worked for in New York. I had begged my boss, who was also my boyfriend, to let me stay back this time. The business trip coincided with my father's memorial and it was not something I wanted to miss. However, he disagreed, arguing that I was the best person for the job since research was my specialty. Arriving here, I realized that this whole trip was just a waste of time. The investor I was supposed to meet with had canceled on short notice. So the one week that my boss was letting me stay here had gone to waste. I was so angry and tried to call my boyfriend, but he didn't answer. Frustrated, I decided
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Chapter Two
Amanda's POVStunned, I watched as my boyfriend kissed Candace passionately, a smile still dancing on his lips. "That's great news, baby. Now all I have to do is get rid of that boring ass bitch, Amanda. And then we can get married."Candace frowned. "You still haven't broken up with her? Why?!""Baby, I told you I need time. I'll do it soon."Candace shoved him away. "What the fuck do you need time for?! I don't even know what you see in that bitch, anyway. I let you date and fuck her on the condition that you keep your relationship a secret, but I've had enough, Logan!""Candace-""No. You've had your fun. Now, get rid of her. Besides, we both know you won't be caught dead getting married to a low-life trash like her."I couldn't take it anymore. The tears spilled down my face in rivulets, blurring my vision as I pushed the door open and barged in. Logan and Candace jumped in shock at my sudden entrance. "Why?! Why would you do this to me?!" My chest felt heavy, like it would expl
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Chapter Three
Amanda's POVI stayed at the hospital till nightfall, until I was certain that my mother was stable. It was 9 pm when I finally left her ward to find a place to sleep. I had no choice but to spend the night at the hospital, after all. Where else would I go? Those loan sharks had seized our house already. This thought threatened to bring tears to my eyes, but I blinked them back. I had cried enough for one day. I found a storage room full of light blankets, and I took two and spread them on the floor beside my mother's bed. I was just lying down when a nurse walked in. "Excuse me, ma'am, what are you doing?""I…I just want to spend the night here with my mother," I said, praying she wouldn't ask for more details on why I couldn't go home. The nurse shook her head. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but you're not allowed to do that." My chest deflated. "Please, it's just for tonight. It's already so late, and I don't have anywhere else to go.""It's against hospital policy, ma'am. Visitors aren't
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Chapter four
Amanda's POVI froze at the spot, whipping around to look at the stranger. For a second I wondered if I'd heard right. Fresh anger filled me up as I clenched my fist, walking closer to him. "W-What? What the hell are you talking about? Are you seriously making some kind of joke?"He stared at me in that cold manner of his, and despite myself, I felt a chill run down my spine. Gosh, he was actually so scary. But I refused to give him the satisfaction of knowing that."You know what? I don't have time for this. Keep your games to yourself," I spat."Marry me," he repeated. "Be my wife for two years only. Of course you shall be rewarded handsomely for your service.""Rewarded?""Twenty million dollars. Half when you sign the contract, and half after the time lapses."My eyes widened, and I swore I could feel my mouth watering at his words. "Twenty million dollars?!"I stared at the man, wondering if this truly was some kind of game. I wondered who he was, and how he could afford such an
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Chapter Five
CHAPTER FIVEAmanda's POV"Gosh, Amanda, where have you been?" Vanessa asked the moment I walked into her apartment. She had been pacing around worriedly when I walked in. She rushed to my side immediately. "What happened? You said you were going to the coffee shop to look for another job. I got there and couldn't find you.""Um…I was just…I went strolling."Vanessa stared at me, her eyes narrowing. "You went strolling? You, Amanda, strolling?""Yes," I muttered, walking past her quickly and putting my bag down. Vanessa and I had been friends for years, and she was one person who always knew when I was lying to her. But what was I supposed to say? If I told her I'd gotten married today, she would slap me and probably take me to the hospital for a mental illness! I couldn't tell her…not now. "Really, Amanda? Are you being honest?""Mm hmm. I just went to clear my head."I know she didn't believe me, but she sighed. "Fine, okay. But next time please call me, okay? I was really worried.
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Chapter Six
CHAPTER SIXQuinn's POVI never thought I would be here again; in this city, within the walls of this company. It came with averse emotions I could not quite place. But nothing was more unpleasant than being here already.I had no plans to be back in my hometown this soon, and especially to take over the company. This was not supposed to happen, at least not for a few more years. But they left me with no choice. They had pushed me too hard, and now I had to take action somehow. Being close to these people was not on my agenda, but I realized that the only way for me to remain safe was to blend in and get close enough to my enemies.I gritted my teeth in annoyance. I had better things to do with my time than this. This whole thing had ruined my plans. I thought I would not have to worry about the company until I found someone deserving to get married to. But now the criteria stated that I had to be married before becoming the CEO, there was nothing else I could do. I had planned to co
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Chapter seven
Amanda's POVAll the anger that was raging in my chest immediately subsided at Quinn's mention of the check. For a few moments I could not speak. I stared at him mouth agape, wondering how on earth I was going to get five million dollars back. It was literally impossible!My mind racked with thoughts and options. Was there a way to get out of this? Being married to Logan's uncle was the strangest, most distasteful situation I had ever found myself in. But if the only way to be free of this was to return the money, what was I supposed to do? The only thing I could think of was taking out another loan to pay off Quinn. But that was a stupid idea. I had barely been able to get my mother and I out of the debt my father left. Taking another loan would be begging to be killed, at this point. I had to think of my mother, and of our lives. Once again I felt helpless. My eyes found their way to Quinn who was still observing me with that emotionless expression. A wave of bitterness flooded th
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Chapter Eight
Amanda's POVIt felt like the breath was knocked out of me when Quinn slammed his lips on mine. Hard. At first I was frozen in shock, trying to process what was happening. My hands were frozen at my sides, and my eyes were wide in surprise.Quinn was kissing me! I had no idea how to react at first and I found myself lost in thought, but eventually I gave in, unable to hide the ecstasy that came with having him so close to me. A slight sigh sounded in my throat as his fingers slid into my hair. I kissed him back with equal fervor, reveling in the sweet taste of his lips. He sucked on my lower lip, bringing my head forward to slam our lips harder together. His warm breath hit my face and I felt a wave of desire rush through me. I realized that I did not want the kiss to end. To have his strong arms wrapped around me, cradling me softly. But soon, it was over. The kiss ended just as fast as it began. It had been brief, but it felt so much longer than that. I was nearly breathless when
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Chapter Nine
Amanda's POVThere was a long silence on the other end of the phone before Logan finally heaved a sigh. "Amanda.." I shut my eyes tightly in pain, already knowing what was coming next. He wouldn't do it. He just couldn't. And I knew it. My chest burned with pain and I cursed myself silently for letting Logan hurt me again. Once again he had chosen the other girl over me. This was his second rejection, and I let myself be foolishly hopeful. I wanted to slap myself across the face."You know what, Logan, don't bother," I spat. "I don't want anything from you, so keep your damn favors. And for your information, I won't be divorcing your uncle. Do with that what you will."Angrily, I hung up on him and tossed my phone into my purse. The stinging of my eyes made my throat tighten, and it all just felt too much. Hearing his voice again, him choosing his mistress over me, it was hurtful. My chest felt full and heavy, and without warning, tears spurted from my eyes. I tried to stop them b
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Chapter Ten
Amanda's POV"Yes," Logan confirmed my fears. He leaned back into his chair and stared pointedly at me, as if to say that I was asking obvious questions. Still dazed at this turn of events, I stared down at the letter in my hand and scanned through it just to be sure. But it was right there. The word 'termination' stared right back at me, kick-starting my fears once again. Why couldn't I catch a break for just one second? Why did life keep throwing these difficulties my way? Have I not been through enough already?! My fear slowly mixed with anger and I glared at Logan who was watching me with a self satisfied smile. I held myself back from yelling because that was all I wanted to do; shout, scream at him, and demand an explanation for this behavior. It was obvious he was doing this to get back at me, and I wanted so badly to put him in his place. Relax, Amanda, I told myself, forcing my fists to unclench. If I acted up now, Logan would only use it to his advantage as another valid
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