SECRET MARRIAGE

His name is Edgar Zealand. His daily life is only as an employee. He is in charge of a project. He lives alone. Edgar has no father, mother, or siblings. However, he is never lonely because he is the primary donor of an orphanage.

His name is unique for a modern man of today. Edgar means powerful as a King, and Zealand means sea land. So indirectly, Edgar Zealand means the king who rules the ocean.

He is about 180 cm tall and has clean skin, blue eyes, and straight and slightly blonde hair. Many brands would want to work with him if he entered the modeling world, but Edgar didn't care. And for Elissa, Edgar's face was standard. Not handsome, not ugly.

And the more Elissa thought about it, the more she was disgusted with her mind. She, Elissa Desmond, who even rejected the proposal of an oil company CEO, would instead become the wife of a contractor? Seriously!

"What's with this, Dad? I'm getting married in a month, I don't know. It's me who wants to get married!" protested Elissa. She put down her fork and knife. The delicious steak in front of her didn't tempt her anymore.

Desmond laughed instead. "So, have you met Edgar?" he asked as he drank water.

Elissa still needs to answer. She threw an annoyed look at her father. "What's the point, marrying me to a young man with no clear origins like that? He is not rich and not handsome; his intelligence is also questionable. What did you think until you concluded that I should marry him?" Elissa rebelled.

"You'll find out later," Desmond replied briefly.

Elissa also chuckled. She looked at her mother with an expectant gaze. But Mrs. Desmond only frowned. "I agree with your dad. There is nothing to discuss for this."

Elissa was getting emotional. She then chuckled and thought. If she could not cancel the wedding that would held in one month, she could control how the wedding went. Immediately, an idea popped into her head. Elissa's sullen face instantly turned into a sly look. She smiled very meaningfully. Her eyes also lit up; she was ready to issue an injunction.

"Okay. Suppose that's what Mom and Dad want. But I have one small request."

Desmond looked at his daughter in disbelief. He smiled and toasted his wife. "Whatever the conditions are, I will fulfill them!" he said.

"Marry us secretly—just you, Mom, and two witnesses. No more than that," she chuckled, smiling. She then raised her glass and drank the water in it.

"Are there no other requirements? A honeymoon in Switzerland, for example? I can pay for however long you want to stay there?" suggested Elissa's father.

"Or if you want to travel anywhere, we'll let you. Let Daddy and Mommy take care of the company you manage, okay?" continued Elissa's mother.

Elissa was still smiling. This time, she smiled sweetly but with a stern look on her face. "Obey or just release your property to the social service. I can still live even with my own company," said Elissa. She left the dining table. Elissa knew her father's character. Although she feared that her father would give all his property to the social service, she did not want to submit to anyone. She was the Queen, and it was appropriate for everyone to bow to her. Not the other way around.

Desmond was wringing his head. He couldn't believe that his daughter was threatening him back. Desmond could now only sigh. Elissa had inherited all the characters from herself—firm and undoubtedly stubborn.

"How is it, My Dear?"

Desmond could only look at his wife. He had to comply with Elissa's request, even though it felt a little embarrassing for their family. Inevitably, Desmond had to cancel the wedding organizer he had hired, including canceling the building, catering, and all wedding preparations, except for the wedding dress. If Elissa had asked for a secret wedding, she would have wanted to get married in this house.

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And finally, it was like what Elissa wanted. Many people didn't attend her and Edgar's wedding. They got married at home, even very simply. Elissa wore a T-shirt, while Edgar only wore a hem. Then Edgar shook Desmond's hand. After Desmond signed the contract and was answered by Edgar, two witnesses, who were none other than her father's subordinates, pronounced the law. Edgar and Elissa became husband and wife.

Edgar smiled at Elissa. But Elissa didn't. Even when Edgar raised his hand to put the ring on Elissa, she took the call and put it on her hand.

"Already, right? I want to go," she said. Then, without waiting for anyone's approval, Elissa left.

Elissa's behavior dumbfounded everyone. They understood that this marriage was not only secret but also forced. But did she hate Edgar so much that she didn't want to exchange rings with him?

Edgar took his ring. He looked at the call for a long time. It had never occurred to him that his wife would not put the ring on his finger.

"Looks like you have to be patient, Gar!" said Desmond.

Edgar smiled. He took off his synthetic leather necklace. He then put the ring on it.

"Dad, take it easy. Elissa is now my responsibility. I will ensure she wears this ring on my finger," Edgar said optimistically. He then greeted Desmond and kissed his hand. Desmond stroked his new son-in-law's head.

"I believe in you, Gar. Just like I trusted your late father," said Desmond.

Meanwhile, Elissa took off the wedding ring she was wearing. She wanted to throw it away, but she couldn't. The only value in her marriage today is the ring she wears. The ring, which has a design similar to The Blue Moon of Josephine, has a price of around 134 million USD. This ring is so beautiful with a 10-carat flawless blue diamond. Although she hated the marriage, she was no fool. She didn't lose her temper and throw away the fantastic ring. And what's more, this was a ring passed down from her family. Desmond must have deliberately chosen that ring as Elissa's wedding ring.

Elissa shouted. She couldn't understand why her father married her to a poor man who only worked as a project employee. There was not a single logical reason that Elissa could think of. But one thing was sure: even though this marriage had already occurred, she would never fall in love with Edgar.

A misguided thought emerged in her brain. Her father would still give all his assets to social services if she sued for divorce, but what if Edgar sued for divorce?

Elissa smiled at the idea.

"Watch out you Edgar Zealand! Although your name means King of the Ocean, you will never conquer me!"

Elissa played the rock song loudly. She shifted gears and picked up speed. Tomorrow would be her first day to make Edgar file for divorce against her. And she could become a single woman bathed in wealth, including her father's.