Secret of the CEO (Marshall Boys Series) Book I

Pov: ZaraI woke up with my head buzzing as I sat up on the bed. The soft luxurious bed sheets touching my palm were not the usual ones I washed until they aged; the light above my head was also not half-damaged.My body aches badly as if it had been just torn apart by something or someone. When I lifted my wrist, the purplish-green marks were obvious to the eye.I almost screamed when I looked down and realized that I was naked. So last night was not a dream…I covered my mouth to stop making any noise as I lifted the blanket. I scrambled to gather my clothes or rather the remaining of my clothes that were scattered on the floor.While wearing the dress I realize I had a lot of other bruises on my arms, chest, and between my legs. It was a little difficult to walk but I can manage that much. The things I did came back to my mind and from the looks of it, the person who was with me last night might as well have been a beast.Images of what happened last night flashed through my mind as

Pov: ZaraI reach back home and see the housekeeper announcing my presence. “Sir, Miss Zara is back.” she looks at me and says, “Sir and Madam are waiting for you inside. Miss Linda is discussing her engagement today, so your brother-in-law is here too.”I look at the housekeeper in astonishment. “Noah is here?”“Yes, he went in right before you.”I ran inside, quite pleasantly surprised only to stop right at that moment. Inside the hallway, I see Linda and Noah standing quite close to each other.Their lips were almost touching. It was a bad time to greet him. I stand rooted, my legs numb and my eyes red.When I finally managed to turn around, a slap came on my face which nearly sent me to the ground. As my cheek burned, Hana, my stepmother grabbed and pulled me into a room.After shutting the door, Hana turned around to glare at me. She pointed her accusing finger at me and said, “You shameless whore. Don’t think I didn’t see what you were up to. That is your brother-in-law. How sha

Pov: KaydenEven though I did nothing productive for the whole day except for getting married, I feel exhausted. I decide to take a quick shower before going to the study to resume work. Work seems never-ending.The water running over my body makes me relax a little. I wrap a towel around my waist and come out.Suddenly, the door of my bedroom opened and Zara was standing there unwelcomed. She looks at me with wide eyes and turns beet red before closing the door.I frown. For a moment, I regretted agreeing to my family’s demands so easily. I liked women who are elegant, poised, and dignified with proper manners and etiquette. Just like Monica. But now, I’m married to someone who doesn’t even knock on the door before entering all because of a ridiculous reason.I’m not compatible with her, but this woman is now my lawful wife.I put on some clothes and opened the door, still a little cool about the situation earlier. She was standing outside. “Do you still want to come in?”She froze i

Soon, the car stopped in front of a luxury store. The moment we stepped in, Kayden swept his gaze all over the store while a saleswoman was following him looking all smitten as if she’ll melt soon. “Give me all the clothes in her size.” The saleswoman got flustered and her eyes lit up at what he said. Then she looks at me, bows her head, and follows the orders given as she quickly ushers me inside. I was a little dumbstruck. Is this how the rich shop? The saleswoman wrapped me into a beautiful skirt, while I tried each piece one by one. She assisted me enthusiastically. Kayden was sitting on the sofa on the side, elegantly sipping his coffee and reading a business magazine. Although I politely declined, this was a scene I’d never seen before. So I silently and shamelessly went around the store to look at everything. I’m pretty sure my eyes were as big as Harry Potter’s glasses. After looking at this I think what I used to have, were not really clothes. But suddenly when I rais

Pov: ZaraAll hot and bothered, I get out of the car and run for my life from this brute. Seriously, it’s dangerous to be good-looking.I had merely taken a few steps when I saw an unfamiliar woman standing by the door. She was an elegant beauty and instantly brought the words ‘well-bred’ to mind.I freeze when I hear Kayden’s voice from behind calling her, “Monica…”I understood that she was Kayden’s girlfriend. So this is the kind of woman he likes!Her long hair was swaying in the wind, her beautiful face brightened when she saw Kayden. She was clothed in a white, suited jacket with a gray dress underneath. She looks bright, intelligent, graceful, and generous.I halt for a moment, unsure about what to do. I obviously look silly standing there. Kayden came beside her. They both look like a perfect match. She’s obviously stylish unlike me.The woman Monica turns around to see me and lifts her delicate chin in arrogance before turning her attention to Kayden.The situation was kinda