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"Why does your grandfather suddenly want to meet me?" Roxanne asked as they sat in the backseat of Henry's Maybach. After placing an order for the custom-made wedding gown, Henry asked Roxanne to meet his grandfather and when she agreed, he led her to the parking lot where his car was parked. "He invited us for dinner," Henry replied calmly. He didn't know why, but being close to Roxanne made him feel relaxed. Looking at her, he added, "he made it clear that since I have announced our engagement to the public, I should bring his future granddaughter-in-law home." Hearing that Larry Ford had invited her for dinner, Roxanne felt like the knots in her stomach were being twisted violently. Henry might have accepted the bride switch but Larry Ford might be a different case. He was the chairman of the Ford Corporation and Henry’s grandfather. Rumours had it that he was more ruthless and cold-hearted than his grandson. The brides suddenly changing could have angered him. Roxanne was
Roxanne froze at those words and her face paled. "K-kids?" She swallowed empty air and grabbed a glass before emptying its contents but she ended up choking and coughed violently. Soon, she felt a hand on her back as Henry rubbed circles on it. She could feel the heat radiating from Henry's palm as it seeped into her body. A tingle shot down her spine, making her tremble a little. She was too aware of his hand on her back. "Easy there," she heard his husky voice and her heart skipped a beat. He had leaned over while rubbing her back so she could feel his hot breath fanning her neck. Heat crept into Roxanne for some reason. She cleared her throat to compose herself so that she could respond to Larry. Larry wanted grandkids but Roxanne knew they would not be able to fulfil his wish. They were not going to have any kids since their marriage would only be a one-year marriage contract. Thinking of the contract, guilt crept into Roxanne when she saw Larry's excited and expectant e
Maya had raised her voice in irritation. Roxanne had been getting on her nerves lately and seeing her approach the car that Victor sent for her made anger sear through her. Kenneth was in the master bedroom upstairs so she didn't have to pretend to be nice. "Victor sent this car for me. Why are you approaching it before me? You're so shameless!" Miriam glowered at Roxanne and hissed, "Step back, you little bitch! I can't believe you are so shameless. How dare you try to steal your sister's spotlight?" Hearing those words, Roxanne was dumbfounded. She had been sleeping the day off as she waited for the time to go to the masquerade ball when she received a call from Henry. He told her he had sent a car to pick her up and he wouldn't take no for an answer. She found it funny that Maya assumed the car was sent for her. Scoffing, she stepped aside without saying anything. Since Maya was adamant about making a fool of herself, Roxanne decided to give her a hand. "Don't covet thing
Roxanne sighed when the car came to a stop at the venue for the ball. To be honest, she would rather stay home and read books. This type of event wasn't her thing. However, she wanted to attend the ball and see if she could make a few connections that could help her with her mother’s shopping complex. The mall needed more investors if she wanted to expand it and what better place to find them than an upper-class masquerade ball? A gust of wind hit her the moment she stepped out of the limousine. The night breeze brushed against her pearly-white skin and she looked up at the sky, praying silently. ‘Please, let me find a few investors tonight.’ When she reached the entrance, the bodyguards gave her a suspicious look but when she presented her VIP card, they quickly stepped aside and apologised. The hall was decorated in a way that gave off a mysterious vibe. Everyone at the ball wore eye masks so she couldn’t tell who was who. There was another private party on the second floor
The air around them suddenly turned colder than a block of ice. Roxanne raised her head to look at the man who had said those words and her breath hitched. A tall and lean man in a black suit was standing in front of her with one hand stretched out to her and the other in his pocket. He had styled his raven hair neatly and the black velvet mask on his face hid most of his facial features. However, his eyes were an electric blue and they distinctively reminded her of someone. Her heart raced as she stared at the deliciously hot stranger. Could it be...? “Miss Roxanne, may I have this dance,” the man said in a deeper husky tone. Roxanne internally shook her head. ‘No. It can’t be… his voice is different and this man can walk,’ she silently mused. But how did he know her name? She wore a mask so no one would be able to recognise her unless they knew her well. She wanted to decline the stranger's offer but Victor stretched out his hand too. “I asked first, Roxanne. If you’
~"Put your lips next to mine, dear... Won't you kiss me once, baby?"~ Roxanne gulped when she heard the lyrics of the song because, at that moment, their faces were inches away from each other. She could feel the strange man's minty breath as it fanned her face. For some reason, she felt a shiver down her spine. Who was this man? She glanced into his eyes as if she was searching for something and she still had this strong feeling that she knew who he was. He felt too familiar. For some reason, the lyrics of the song made Roxanne blush profusely. ~"Just a kiss goodnight, maybe You and I will fall in love."~ They glided across the dance floor, exuding poise and sophistication. The chemistry between them was evident in the way they looked into each other's eyes as they matched each other's movements. It was as if they had been practicing the dance together for years. The audience was hooked. They didn't expect to watch such a spectacular performance at the ball. A few mi
Roxanne's heart was pounding very fast. Henry had a firm grip on the back of her head with his hand, while his other hand coiled around her waist as he kissed her passionately. When their lips connected, Roxanne felt a tingle run down her spine and her core clenched with a strange need. Her mind was reeling with thoughts. Why was he kissing her? Didn’t he say they should only have a fake marriage? Holding her tightly, Henry kissed her lips fiercely. Butterflies went wild in Roxanne's stomach, she could barely breathe. Henry didn't seem like someone who was disabled at all! The way he held her... His assaults were rough and passionate. It was as if he was trying to embed her into his soul. Roxanne's body began to heat up as Henry sucked on her lips, sending delicious tingles throughout her body. She ended up closing her eyes to revel in the kiss. It was her first kiss and surprisingly, it felt so good and addictive. Henry was an incredible kisser! One kiss was enough to
The evening came by real quick. Henry was pushed into the Smith's mansion by Ace, his bodyguard. Looking casual, he was in a grey polo shirt and jeans. Despite his casual look, he still oozed dominance, giving off the feeling of being superior to others. “Mr. Ford, so nice of you to grace us with your presence,” Kenneth said with a huge smile on his face. “Thank you for inviting me,” Henry replied as his gaze fell on Roxanne. The only reason he accepted the invitation was for her. He wanted to see her. Henry noticed how Roxanne averted his gaze and her face turned red. He arched an eyebrow in amusement. 'Why is she so shy? Is she still thinking about the kiss?' He couldn't blame her. He thought about it too. All night long. Miriam nudged Maya and signalled something with her eyes that prompted her to step forward. “Good evening, Mr. Ford. Let me help you to the table,” Maya said and began to walk towards him. She was clad in a short red dress that had a dipping neckli