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The Unexpected Proposal Between Love & Fear
Chapter 44:Between Love &FearStaring into the night, Elizabeth stands at the balcony's edge. Beneath her, the city sprawls, its lights sparkling like a thousand far-away stars. Still, it all counts for nothing. Not the quiet hum of traffic below, not the sparkling skyline. Far away, her thoughts are shrouded in a maelstrom of her invention. She cannot shake the impression that she is on the brink of something beyond her control.Simeon's presence hangs around her, creating a thick hush between them. He's been waiting for her to come to him, to close the gap that is beginning to separate them. But she appears unable to push herself ahead.The idea of what might happen if she lets herself fall for him—if she gives in totally—makes her chest tight. She has already experienced the burden of his world, secrets, and wants. The further she travels, the more she risks losing herself. She is unsure whether she can manage such love. It's exhausting, too much, and it can leave her empty.The do
Last Updated : 2025-04-07The Unexpected Proposal Surrendering to Love
Chapter 45: Surrendering to Love As Elizabeth walks outside, the night is heavy with the scent of rain. The streets glimmer under the glow of streetlights, reflecting the dampened world around her; the air is chilly and crisp. Walking with her coat wrapped tightly around her, she creates visible clouds. She's been considering everything, the decisions, the worries, especially Simeon.A conflict between wanting to run and needing to stay fills her thoughts with a tornado of emotions. The weight of her hesitation crashing down like the gloomy clouds hanging above had never made her heart so heavy.She doesn't understand why she's out here or walking toward him—toward the one guy who can make her feel alive and afraid all at once.Then she spots him.Under the faint light of a nearby streetlamp, Simeon stands with his figure cut out against the darker sky and the rain pouring in sheets all about him. Standing motionless, his black coat clings to him, and his gaze is lost somewhere far a
Last Updated : 2025-04-07The Unexpected Proposal Alex’s Final Play Begins
CHAPTER 46: Alex’s Final Play Begins Resting in his leather chair, Alex lets the subtle glow of his desk lamp throw shadows all over the space. His mood is thick, burdened with the weight of his ideas. His eyes scan the file before him while his fingers tap against the table edge. It's crammed with specifics—too many for Elizabeth. Every second of her life was carefully recorded, every flaw revealed.Flipping over the pages of the large file, the paper crackles under his fingers. Reading, his lips twist into a devious grin; every line feeds his desire for power. He knows her better than she does. She has always been a riddle; now he has the solutions. Every mistake move she has ever made, every decision she has regretted—it is all here, set out in front of him like a weapon he is just waiting to use.He sees something, and his eyes narrow. A slight hint of a secret she had fought to suppress. Some private matter. Something that would shatter her should the world ever learn. He smiles
Last Updated : 2025-04-07The Unexpected Proposal The Media Frenzy
CHAPTER 47: The Media Frenzy Ringing in the hectic newsroom, the phone slices through the low hum of typing keyboards and fast discussions. The senior editor, a lady in her forties with short, pointed hair, picks up the phone, her fingers stopping mid-type. Listening closely, her brow creases as the speaker on the other end offers her the tip. The voice is a touch too silky, low, and cryptic.Elizabeth Carter has something about her. The caller, a breathless voice on the line, advises you to investigate. She is concealing something significant. Something that might ruin her profession.The editor's eyes narrow as she looks over the rows of live news feeds and headlines on screens. Elizabeth Carter, the name by itself, draws notice. Beloved by investors, consumers, and the public, she is the darling of the corporate world. But like all favorites, she has secrets; everyone has.With her fingers drumming the table, the editor sits up taller. Do you have evidence?" she enquires, attempti
Last Updated : 2025-04-07The Unexpected Proposal The Final Confrontation
CHAPTER 48: The Final Confrontation In the high-rise office, the crisis team toils away, phones ringing nonstop, laptops flashing with unrelenting updates. Standing near the window, Elizabeth gazes out over the vast city below, her mind a jumble of bewilderment and mounting annoyance.Calm yet relentless, Simeon speaks from behind her. Our media team is the finest in the world. They will shape the story.She ignores it. "The story? What remains under control? Though she tries for consistency, her voice quivers a little. "They've already made decisions about my identity. No PR team and no spin can reverse what has been done.Simeon moves closer and softly puts his hands on her shoulders; his warmth contrasts the frigid worry gripping her chest. Elizabeth, we cannot give up. You are not the individual they are portraying. You need not confront this by yourself.Pulling away from his contact, she exhales slowly, her breath trapped in her throat. You don't understand. I have spent my who
Last Updated : 2025-04-07The Unexpected Proposal The Final Choice Begins
CHAPTER 49: The Final Choice Begins Standing in front of Simeon, Elizabeth makes the room seem excruciatingly minor. The faint chandelier light highlights the distance between them by casting long shadows on the walls. Louder than the gentle hum of the air conditioning, every beat thundering in her chest makes her heart race. The silence's weight presses down on her; every breath she takes seems more complex than the previous.She knows what she must do—this is the last stage in a war that has been inside her for weeks. Still, the words choke her in the back of her throat. Fear of vulnerability, of throwing herself out there and hoping Simeon would catch her, twists in her gut.His eyes unreadable, he observes her. He has always been the strong one in charge; tonight, for the first time, she feels as though she is the one who controls. Fighting back the tears threatening to escape, she swallows hard. Not now; she cannot let them fall."Simeon," she begins, her voice quivering, but sh
Last Updated : 2025-04-14The Unexpected Proposal The Future They Choose
CHAPTER 50: The Future They Choose Elizabeth wakes up to the gentle, repetitive sound of Simeon's breath in her ear, anchoring her in the present. Her lashes are damp from the leftover sleep, her head is still hazy but peaceful, and she blinks slowly. The pandemonium that had previously threatened to engulf her seems like a distant memory today, as though it never existed.She moves to fit against him and feels the reassuring weight of his arm hanging over her. His skin's warmth on hers, the power he exudes, comforts her in ways nothing else could ever approach. She is present, alongside him, and secure.The storm within her has calmed for the first time in an eternity. No more running, no more heart-gnawing dread. It's only calm. All she needs now is Simeon's presence and quiet confidence. Inhaling the aroma of him—wood and cologne, like a secret she wishes to cherish for all time, she shuts her eyes.His lips touch her forehead, and she feels it deep in her chest. Soft and gentle,
Last Updated : 2025-04-14The Unexpected Proposal The proposal
Chapter: 51 The proposal The garden is silent, the gentle hum of faraway traffic almost reaching its isolated location. This is where it all started: a peaceful corner of the globe that seems sacred and safe. Behind the trees, the sun sets slowly, throwing a golden light over the flowers in full bloom. The aroma of roses fills the air, and leaves rustling in the soft breeze produce a calm symphony.Simeon stands beside Elizabeth, his hand barely inches from hers, yet an unseen wall separates them. Battling the internal maelstrom, he observes her, the moment's weight pressing on him. She is unaware of what lies ahead; she underestimates the depth of his purpose. Every inch of his anatomy tells him the need to correct this, the want, the hurry.Elizabeth moves a little, sensing the shift in the environment and the tension filling the space between them. Nervously, her eyes dart from the garden to Simeon's, looking for something, understanding, comfort, a clue that she is not alone.Dee
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The Unexpected Proposal Happily Ever After
CHAPTER 110: Happily Ever After Elizabeth and Simeon gazed atop the structure over the sprawling city below. The twilight sky, suitable for the climax of all they had worked for, illuminated the landscape in warm tones of gold and orange. Once a dream, their firm now prospered, successful and safe, its foundations founded on trust, loyalty, and hard-won triumphs.The sense of satisfaction was nearly overpowering. They had succeeded. The many challenges they had overcome appeared far-away memories, fading as they stood together, stronger than ever.Pride flooded her heart, and Elizabeth looked at Simeon. Taking his hand in hers, she murmured, "We made it." Though straightforward, the phrases carried the burden of all they had suffered: the betrayals, the late hours, the near misses. They had battled for this time; now they had it.His eyes shining with both pride and thankfulness, Simeon gazed at her with great love. "And we'll never look back," he continued, his voice low yet strong.
The Unexpected Proposal New Legacy
CHAPTER 109: A New LegacyEverything they experienced left them with a burdensome and liberating weight. On the balcony of their new house, Elizabeth and Simeon stood together under the evening sun's golden warmth, which they had struggled for. It felt surreal, the long nights of anxiety, the fights fought in shadows, and now, all of it behind them.Elizabeth leaned on Simeon to let his presence warm her grounding. They had traveled quite far, and it felt improbable, yet they were standing in the middle of all they had hoped for.Elizabeth replied, her voice a whisper against the wind, "We have been through hell." Though straightforward, the phrases were rich with years of hardship, setbacks, and the unrelenting danger of losing everything. But suddenly, it was different. Though still unclear, their world was now again their own.As usual, Simeon held her hand tightly. He said, "We have survived." Now, we can create something enduring.They had the globe to mold. The business was doin
The Unexpected Proposal Final Confrontation
CHAPTER 108: The Final Confrontation Every report, email, and information from the last several months was set out in front of her. They had sensed for weeks that something was amiss; now, the solid, undeniable evidence was just out of reach.Standing beside her, Simeon grimly poured over the most recent batch of financial reports. "There it is again," he said, turning the pages. A pattern. It's too tidy to be a coincidence.A chill ran down Elizabeth's back. They had been guarded and cautious, yet someone inside their walls was pulling invisible threads—a team member they had faith in. The idea turned in her belly.What are we lacking? Elizabeth whispered, running her fingertips over the edge of the paper, her head whirling.Simeon did not respond right away. Ather Instead, he picked up the phone and called. The second stretched into a lifetime as the ringing reverberated around the room. Elizabeth's breath caught in her throat. There was no turning back.Do you have it? Immeon enqu
The Unexpected Proposal Arrival
CHAPTER 107: The Arrival Apart from the gentle beeping of the machines and the low conversational murmur, the delivery room was quiet. Her hold on Simeon's hand was firm, and her breathing came in calm, regular intervals.The moment's weight pressed on her chest, but it wasn't the fear that formerly seized her; it was a feeling of anticipation that flooded her as she understood her life was about to change in the most lovely way.Simeon's expression was serene, but she noticed the tiny trembling in his palm squeezing hers. His gaze stayed on hers; for a brief moment, all else vanished into the backdrop. This was their start, their time.The doctor's words pierced the stillness. Okay, Elizabeth, we are nearly there. There is one more shove.Focusing, Elizabeth closed her eyes and pushed with all her might. Though the effort appeared unending, the room burst with live sounds. A gentle cry reverberated, and Elizabeth felt an emotional wave sweep her breast. It was a simple, genuine deli
The Unexpected Proposal Perfect Ending
CHAPTER 106: A Perfect Ending As Elizabeth stood in front of the bathroom mirror, her hands shook slightly. She looked at the plastic stick in her palm, and the modest, comfortable flat seemed even smaller today.Every second that passed made her heart race faster. Unaware of the world-changing news she was about to convey, Simeon was downstairs getting ready for dinner. The timer's gentle beep brought her back to reality. She gasped and then looked down at the test again. There it was, obvious as day.Pregent.Her heart quickened, and the room seemed too hot and chilly. Fighting the flood of feelings, she covered her mouth with her hand. Surviving betrayal, rebuilding everything, and healing from the scars of her former life with Alex had made the last few months the most difficult of her life. This was the beginning of something completely fresh, pure, and untainted by the turmoil of her past.Elizabeth? Are you all right there? From downstairs, Simeon cried out, full of worry.Sh
The Unexpected Proposal Life Reborn
CHAPTER 105: A Life Reborn Simeon stood next to her, his presence a calm comfort. Reaching for her hand, he grounded her with the usual warmth of his touch. They had suffered so much together and had emerged from the wreckage of what they once knew together."It can't define us," she said quietly, mostly to herself. What came before? Looking back won't help us.Gently squeezing her hand, Simeon turned to face her. Always so constant, his gaze softened as he approached. Elizabeth, I understand. But you are no longer alone yourself. Neither of us is.They had built something out of nothing—a fresh start, a fresh business. Now, they had to make it function. Every choice was pressed on their shoulders, and with every risk came a reward. But one thing was sure: they would battle for it together.With her eyes fixed, Elizabeth looked at him. We have endured a great deal. Yet, should we survive this, we can survive anything.Simeon's voice was strong and confident. You are correct. Elizabet
The Unexpected Proposal Rebuilding from Ruins
CHAPTER 104: Rebuilding from Ruins"I can't believe we're here," Elizabeth remarked, her gaze roving the strange horizon. The noise of the city below felt far away as if it belonged to someone else.Simeon stood next to her, his presence as constant as always. He had always been the one who could remain cool in the storm, but tonight, Elizabeth also noticed the fragility in his eyes. But we are here, Liz. We've survived everything; now it's just us.They had eluded Alex's faction's ongoing threats, the disarray, and the machinations. It was a fresh chapter they had never thought they would get to compose.Is it sufficient? Elizabeth enquired, her voice hardly whispering, the doubt seeping in. She didn't have to say anything more. Simeon was aware. They both knew that after all they had experienced, it was about physical safety, finding tranquility, and regaining confidence.Simeon looked at her, his powerful, unyielding gaze meeting with hers. Elizabeth, we can make it happen. We are
The Unexpected Proposal Unknown
CHAPTER 103: Facing the Unknown Simeon walked the length of the office, his head spinning with planning and calculations. Time was running out; with Olivia's discovery, events were moving more quickly than expected. The existence of a traitor still loyal to Alex was more than simply a danger; it was a ticking time bomb that might destroy all they had constructed.Elizabeth observed him, aware that the gravity of the circumstance was equally as great on his shoulders as hers. They had traveled so far, yet every stride forward seemed to draw them further into a web of lies and peril.Simeon turned to look at her, his face tight with need, "We can't afford to wait any longer." Every second we put off increases our danger of losing all.Elizabeth nodded, her thoughts racing over their choices. Olivia had provided them a lead, but it wasn't sufficient. They required extra. They must know who is still active and what they can do.She added, her voice calm but tinged with the yearning she e
The Unexpected Proposal Setting the Past
CHAPTER 102: Setting the Past Turning to Simeon, who had been reading the most recent corporate report beside the fireplace, she Saw her motions tense, so he set it down.Standing up and approaching her, he inquired, "What is it?""It's Clara," Elizabeth responded her voice tight. He wishes to see her, and she says there's something I should know.Simeon grimaced, his eyes betraying a hint of worry. Are you sure you want to go back to this? You've toiled so much to escape that universe.Elizabeth hesitated, looking out the window. The tranquility of the evening stood in sharp contrast to the tempest inside her. She had gone so far and created so much, yet a persistent thought lingered in the rear of her mind. Though unclear, Clara's comments had disturbed her.The uncompleted task. Alex's ongoing impact. What if this was a component of the puzzle still endangering all she had toiled for?"I have to know," she said, mostly to herself rather than Simeon. Any loose threads I can't leave
