Marry a man for money and he would make you work for every penny.. Kelsey Sinclair abandoned everything she had ever known to marry the billionaire heir, Marcus Phillip. Fairy tales do come true and lucky people fall in love after an arranged marriage, but that wasn’t her case. Marcus did not love her, neither did she love him, but her father was drowning in debt and marrying him was the only way to save her father. Marcus was a literal eye candy. Pleasant to look at and stacked with enough assets to make sure his great grandchildren inherited enough to last them a lifetime. He was every woman’s dream; kind, rich and with the body of a god. But, beyond the surface, he was worse than the devil himself. Now, Kelsey is forced to run away from a cold world with Marcus but unknown to her she gets dragged into the controlling and dominating world of Andre Alessandro, a more dangerous version of Marcus.
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"Who's this?" My husband's groggy voice sounded over the phone, he made no effort to hide his irritation. I clutched the payphone in the dimly lit hospital corridor, my fingers trembling as I held onto the phone like my life depended on it. "Honey, it's Kelsey," I whispered, my throat dry from crying. He cussed under his breath before responding. "What do you want?" he asked, his tone shifting from irritation to outright disgust. I swallowed the lump that had formed in my throat. "Please, can you come pick me up? The baby, it—" My voice cracked. "I'm busy," he blurted before hanging up. I stared at the receiver in stunned silence. The emptiness in my chest expanded and grief swallowed me whole. Was this his way of showing me he didn't care if our baby died or survived? Marcus had never wanted kids, but I did. Somewhere in my heart, I believed a kid would save our failing marriage. "Ma'am," a nurse's voice interrupted my thoughts. "You need to get back to your room. Doctor Chen wants to see you." Her eyes held so much pity and it made me feel worse about my condition. I forced a small smile, nodded, and shuffled back to my sterile prison. A woman in the next room had gone into labour and her screams reminded me of what I lost The scent of antiseptic and iron made my stomach churn. I needed to get out of here before I lose my mind. I threw my sweater over my hospital gown and slipped out of my ward unnoticed. Luckily, all the nurses were very occupied as they hurried to attend to some teenagers that had gotten into a car accident. The smell of blood from their wounds nearly sent me to my knees but I managed to maintain my composure. I reached the hospital gates and slipped out without the security noticing. The streets were alive with activities. Fast taxis and passerbys who stared at me like I was something out of a freak show. A shiny black Mercedes sped past me, then slowed down. My heart lurched as it began to reverse towards where I was standing. Marcus would kill me if one of his associates saw me looking like a disheveled, desperate mess. Panic seized me. I began to flag down random cars until, mercifully, an elderly woman pulled over. "Are you alright, love?" She asked as she scanned me through her thin glasses. I nodded, too drained to speak. The ride was short, filled with my paranoid glances at the rearview mirror to be sure I wasn't being followed. The woman dropped me off near the bus stop. I offered to buy her gas but she turned me down and invited me for dinner. I barely muttered a thank you before she drove off. I turned toward the large gates of my husband’s mansion. The security opened the gates without question and starred at me as I made my way to the front door. The sound of loud laughter froze me in my path. I inched closer to the door and the sounds became more audible. Marcus wasn't alone. He was with a woman. I took a deep breath and twisted the large door knob with shaky hands. The door slid open, revealing my husband laying on a woman’s lap. Not just any woman, my sister! Hailey pushed Marcus off and scrambled up, covering her bare chest with her palm as she gathered her belongings that were scattered around. It felt like my world was coming to an end. My body shook violently as I took in the sight before me. It felt unreal. Hailey hated him. After my father had forced me to marry Marcus and save him from bankruptcy, Hailey was the only one that stood against it. She had literally called me a sold off commodity on my wedding day and had caused a horrible scene during the ceremony. Realisation hit me like a hard brick. She didn't do all those things because she cared about me. She did it because she wanted Marcus. This was too much to take in. For a moment, I swayed, gripping the wall for support. But I would never give them the satisfaction of seeing me break apart. "Good to see you too, Hailey," I said, my voice eerily calm as I regained my composure and walked to where my husband was seated. Marcus reeked of alcohol, his eyes were blood shot and he could barely keep his head upright. "Kelsey,please....i -" Hailey stammered. I held up a hand, silencing her. "Get out of my home." She stepped forward, tears spilling down her cheeks. "Please, I know what this looks like—" "I don’t want to have you thrown out, so leave on your own." I tried to keep my voice steady, but inside, I was crumbling. She hesitated before nodding, grabbing her shoes and bags with shaking hands. I wanted to ask why. To demand an explanation. But what good would it do? No answer could unbreak me. The door slammed shut behind her and Marcus stood up immediately. "You sent my guest away," Marcus slurred, tilting his head at me. I turned to him, rage bubbling beneath my skin. "I was having a miscarriage, and you were screwing my sister?" My voice shook with fury. His expression remained blank. "I've been faithful to you, Marcus. Where did I ever go wrong?" I cried. He yawned. "I'm hungry. Fix me something to eat." The words hit me like a slap. I watched, stunned, as he staggered toward the stairs, disappearing without another glance. What a fool? If my father wasn't such a reckless spender, he would never have been able to breathe near me, talk more of humiliating me and treating me like garbage. I balled my fists till my knuckles turned white. What exactly did women do to cheating husbands? How would I make him regret what he had done? I sighed heavily and walked to the kitchen to get his meal ready. I plated his dinner as quickly as I could, the constant idea of maybe adding a little more salt or hot sauce just to teach him a lesson, crossing my mind several times. As I tossed the plate into the microwave, I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist and even though my brain wanted me to push him away, my heart wanted him. "I'm sorry," Marcus whispered into my ear. I felt repulsed by the sound of his voice but I managed to keep my emotions at bay. "I love you. Don't ever forget that," he murmured, pressing kisses along my neck. My grip on the kitchen island tightened. "Our baby died, Marcus." I sighed as I tried to pull away from him. "And you slept with my sister." "We can always make another baby," he said casually, his hand roughly squeezing my backside. Nausea surged through me and I pulled away from him. Was he out of his mind? "Marcus, stop!" I snapped. His expression darkened as anger flashed through his dark gray eyes. He grabbed my arm, his fingers biting into my skin as he pulled me closer to him . "I am your husband. Your only purpose is to please me." "Let me go," I whimpered as I tried to break free from his grip. He yanked my hair, dragging me closer. "Your body belongs to me," he growled. "If I say I want it, you spread your legs like the whore you are." A sob escaped my throat as he shoved me against the kitchen island, knocking the air from my lungs. "Strip!" He commanded as he stalked me like a feral predator. "Please don’t do this," I pleaded as tears fell from my eyes. A slap cracked across my face, the metallic taste of blood filling my mouth instantly. I struggled, clawed at him, but he was just too strong. "I’ll have the cleaners and security take turns on you until you're so ruined no man would want to touch you" he sneered, unfastening his belt. Panic surged through my veins. With the last of my strength, I rammed my knee into his groin. He bellowed in pain, staggering back as he nursed his bruised manhood. "I will kill you, Kelsey!" he roared, lunging towards me. Fear gripped me and I scrambled for an empty wine bottle. I hurled it at his head. Glass shattered everywhere and blood seeped through his hair to his forehead. He collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain. He still managed to reach for me and drag me to the floor. Despite my struggle, he got untop of me and began hitting me until my body became numb to the pain. My vision blurred and my hope faltered. I was going to die and nobody would know what happened to me. My eyes caught a small knife that had fallen to the ground after Marcus had pushed me. With a trembling hand, I grasped the handle and plunged it deep into his abdomen. He gasped, his eyes widening in shock as blood gushed over his hands from his abdomen. For the first time, I saw fear in his eyes and it was beyond terrifying. What had I done? Terror seized me, my chest risings and falling as I tried to catch my breath. I watched as Marcus twitched violently, blood spewing out of the wound as he pressed his palm against his abdomen. After a few seconds, he went still and I screamed in horror as his hands dropped to his sides. He was dead. I had killed my husband.. Without a second thought, I did the one thing my mind could think of at that moment.. I ran....I woke up feeling extremely heavy, like someone had stuffed my body with sandbags. Everything felt heavy. My arms, my legs, even my eyelids.The sheets beneath me were so soft, I spread out my hand and caressed it slowly.The scent in the air smelled like faint cinnamon, oakwood, leather and what was definitely tobacco.My heart dropped into my stomach."No....no...no fucking way," I muttered under my breath.I knew this place. Everything felt too familiar.I was back at the mansion.Panic shot through me like lightning. I pushed off the bed, my legs wobbling like jelly but I didn’t care. I stumbled to my feet and scanned the room. I froze as soon as I spotted him sitting in a chair across the room, his eyes glued to his phone, completely absorbed in whatever he was doing.He hadn’t noticed me. Perfect!I crept toward the door, each step calculated and silent, holding my breath like even air might betray me. My fingers brushed the doorknob. I turned it slowly. It made a low click sou
I could still feel the imprint of his hand over my mouth and his breath on my neck.The hungry and possessive look in his eyes was all I could think about as I stumbled out of the bathroom, my heart racing like I’d just sprinted a marathon. I was trying not to fall apart. I felt vulnerable and exposed. I knew he was still here and he was waiting for another opportunity to humiliate me again.“There you are!” Vanessa’s voice cut through the loud music, pulling me back to reality.“I’ve been looking everywhere for you,” she grinned, then leaned in with a mischievous glint in her eyes. “And I saw that man—that god awful sexy man walk out right before you. Girl, who was that? And how the hell did you bag someone that fine without telling me?”I couldn’t answer. My lips were sealed shut by panic.Vanessa’s smile faded instantly. “Kelsey?”I blinked and looked away. “I’m fine. I just... I want to go home.”She stepped closer, her thick brows knitting together. “Kelsey.. did he do something
"Kelsey, please come with me."Vanessa was practically on her knees, holding my hands like her life depended on it. Her eyes were wide with desperation and the faintest hint of excitement.She only got this excited when she was up to no good."I don’t know,” I hesitated. “After what happened at the gallery, I just… I’m not sure I’m ready for another crowd.”“I swear it’s just a regular party,” she insisted. “No creepy installations from one of your secret admirers, no surprises. Just drinks, music, and dancing. Please, I need you there.”I stared at her and despite every alarm in my head going off, I gave in. “Fine. But I’m not staying late.”Her face lit up like a kid on christmas. “Deal! Now go get ready. I laid something out for you.”I should’ve known.When I stepped into my room, the dress on the bed was practically illegal and would be banned in several countries.Black, short, backless, and tight enough to cut off my circulation. It had a plunging neckline that left nothing to
Vanessa was sobbing into my chest like a child. Her tears soaked through my shirt, but I didn’t move. I just held her till she calmed down a little."Why didn’t you tell me?” she sobbed, her fingers gripping my arms tightly. “Kelsey, why did you keep all these from me?”I closed my eyes, my mind clouded with guilt and regret. “Because there was a lot at stake,” I said softly. “My job. Your family. Lily. I didn’t want to be the one who ruined it all after you have shown me so much kindness.”She pulled back to look at me, her eyes were blood red and her face was swollen and puffy. “You should have at least told me," she murmured as she wiped her eyes with her palms."I'm so sorry my dad humiliated you and Lily-"Before she could complete her sentence, the door creaked open and Lily walked in.Her boots trailed in snow from the porch and she spread it around the door mat like a careless child.Her face fell the moment she spotted me and Vanessa together. It was almost like she knew wh
"Miss, you're under arrest for robbery and vandalism," an officer said as he clasped handcuffs around my wrists.They dug into my wrists like metal teeth as the officer yanked me out of the gallery, past a growing crowd of whispering guests.I didn’t fight. I didn’t scream.I just walked.I was too shocked to do anything. I had been stunned into silence and somehow this immense level of betrayal had silenced me completely.I kept my eyes on the floor. Humiliation burning like acid through every inch of me."Bloody thief," Lily spat as she shook her head in disappointment.I was forced into the car like a common criminal. I wasn't given a chance to defend myself or explain. Everyone had just assumed the worst of me.When we got to the station, they didn’t even ask for my side of the story.They just threw me in a chair, shoved a paper in front of me, and instructed me to sign it.“You either pay for the vase or you’ll be charged to court," an officer said.I blinked at him, my voice ho
Lily moved in a few days after I had found her and Vanessa tangled up in each other.Just like that.No warning or discussion, it was almost like my opinion about her moving in wasn't even needed.Vanessa thought it was quite spontaneous and Lily wanted to be closer to her but I knew better.She was here to watch me.To control me and make sure I didn't spill her not so little secret to Vanessa.Everywhere I turned, Lily was there. Initiating sex at the most random times, kissing Vanessa’s cheek or moaning her name out loud. Holding her hand. Sitting on her lap like she owned her. It was like a performance tailored for me.And it was working.It made me sick. It was bad enough that I had to see her at work but she had managed to crawl her way into my sanctuary.I kept my distance from her and Vanessa.I said nothing about her and Robert.Not because I was afraid, but because I didn’t know how to protect Vanessa without breaking her heart to pieces.~Vanessa’s birthday was on the last
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