LOGINAuthor’s POV A LITTLE BACKSTORY Rhea’s father arrived, completely unaware of what the meeting was about.At first, Rowan approached the matter as casually as possible, but the moment he revealed his intentions, Mr. Daniel’s expression changed.“Sir, with all due respect, I don’t think that’s a good idea. My daughter is still young, and she’s not even in your class. I’m sure there are other capable women who would be more suitable for this arrangement.”Rowan relaxed against his chair. “It’s just a temporary arrangement, Mr. Daniel. I need to get my Noona to agree to her surgery, and this is the only way I can think of doing that. I will make sure it doesn’t interfere with your daughter’s education. She can continue with her studies, and after graduation, I’ll make sure she gets a good job.”He paused briefly before adding something else. “Also, the house you’re currently living in. I understand the financial difficulties you’ve been having. I can buy the property and have the docume
Author’s POVA LITTLE BACKSTORY But back then, Rowan had no idea how Rhea felt about him.For a bold and confident man in his prime, Rowan surprisingly couldn’t muster enough courage to voice out his feelings. He was used to getting whatever he wanted, and women had never been a problem for him. Yet, when it came to Rhea, things were different.So, he resorted to visiting Mr. Daniel, Rhea’s father, under the guise of business meetings. And each time he visited, Rhea would eventually come downstairs to offer him something, whether it was a drink or a snack.Those little moments became the highlight of his visits.Slowly, he began noticing that Rhea might have a little crush on him. He had caught her peeking at him through the window several times whenever he came around. Sometimes, their eyes would meet, and she would quickly disappear from sight.He noticed everything, but he wasn’t quick to jump to conclusions.The night Rhea attended Mia’s birthday party was another story entirely.
Author’s POVA LITTLE BACKSTORYThe first time Rowan Langston laid eyes on Rhea, or rather, the first time he noticed her, she wasn’t a grown woman. She was just a little girl whose ball had rolled in his direction.He remembered picking it up and handing it back to her. Rhea had looked up at him with the brightest smile on her little face. . It was an ordinary encounter, one he never expected to remember, let alone think about years later.He had been visiting one of his grandfather’s most experienced employees that afternoon, who happened to be Rhea’s father. At the time, Rowan had barely given the little girl a second thought. He had simply returned her ball and gone about his business.Years passed, and that little girl grew into a beautiful young woman. Rowan, meanwhile, became a successful businessman, taking on more responsibilities and building his own empire.But fate knew how to play tricks, because years later, Rowan saw her again. It was Rhea’s eighteenth birthday, and sh
Author’s POVRowan’s Noona couldn’t bear it anymore. Watching her grandson sit there day after day, mindlessly staring at Rhea’s picture, was becoming too much for her. He barely spoke to anyone, refused to eat properly, and seemed to have lost every interest in the things he once cared about.She had requested to go in and see him several times, but the nurses were against it.“I don’t think it would be safe, ma’am,” one of them said cautiously.Noona turned sharply, glaring at her. “My grandson is emotionally down, not crazy. I don’t see why you people keep treating him like some dangerous patient. Now, please move.”Before the nurse could say anything else, she pushed the door open and walked into the room.“Hey, look what I got you,” she said softly as she approached him.Rowan, who had been sitting quietly, turned sharply. The little smile on his face disappeared almost immediately when he saw her.“I was just about to talk to Rhea,” he said, glancing back at the picture.Noona s
~USA~Author’s POVThe entire Langston villa had been thrown into turmoil, and the media was going crazy. Everyone was desperately trying to find out where exactly Rowan had disappeared to. His sudden disappearance had raised even more questions, especially after everything that had happened. The family had contacted the police, made several calls, and searched everywhere they could think of, but there was still no sign of him.Rowan, on the other hand, was somewhere far away from all the chaos, completely unaware of the panic his disappearance had caused.He had taken the girl he found on the road to his safe house. The girl looked so much like Rhea that, in his troubled mind, there was no difference between them.The poor girl had tried screaming for help several times, but Rowan quickly covered her mouth with his arm, apologizing as though he had done something wrong.“Don’t worry, Rhea. No one can separate us anymore. Just calm down, everything is going to be alright,” he whispere
JapanRhea’s POV“Rhea, are you okay?” A familiar voice asked.I turned immediately, looking in the direction the voice came from. And there he stood, Kaylee.“Oh, yeah. I’m fine.” I replied, quickly standing up and wiping my mouth. “Just the new environment, you know how it is.”He didn't look convinced. His brows drew together in concern. "We can go see the house doctor, you know. I'm sure he'd have something to make you feel better."I shook my head a little too fast. "Don't worry, I feel good. I just ate too quickly at the cafe." Before he could push further, I walked toward the corner where my tools were piled, putting some distance between us.“I went to the main house, but you weren’t there,” Kaylee said, taking a seat on one of the stone chairs."Oh, I switched duties with someone. I prefer the garden." I gestured around us. "Can't you see how quiet it is?"It was a half-truth, and I hoped it sounded better than it felt. I turned on the tap and picked up the hose, trying to lo
AUTHOR’S POV The next morning Rhea woke up feeling exhausted but strangely excited.She had dreamed about Rowan again.Blushing slightly, she hurried to get dressed for school. She found Lyra by the lockers and pulled her aside by the elbow.“I have to tell you something.”Lyra gave her the look.
AUTHOR’S POV“Erhm… nothing,” Rhea replied quickly, trying to keep her eyes from drifting to the pillow.“I sure heard something,” Mr. Rowan said as he stepped fully into the room, his eyes darting around curiously.Rhea’s stomach dropped. “I don’t… I don’t hear anything.”Rowan began walking close
Rhea’s POVOne minute I was with my father, answering his questions about boyfriends. Next, I was seated in Mr. Rowan Langston’s office, my hands clasped tightly in my lap as I waited for him.According to my dad, Rowan needed a fake bride. Someone discreet. Clean. No drama. No ill intentions. One
A Few Days Back!!AUTHOR’S POV Rowan Langston was halfway out of his office when his phone rang.He had just shrugged into his jacket, his mind already shifting to numbers, timelines, and a client who hated being kept waiting. Meetings didn’t bother him. People did. Still, he moved with purpose, l







