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Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 19
Althea’s POVInstead of telling Shaun to head back to the mansion, I looked out the window and made up my mind.“To Bailey Mall,” I said.There was a brief pause from the front seat.Shaun turned slightly. “The mansion is in the opposite direction, Madame.”“I’m aware.”He studied me for a second, then asked, “Are we shopping?”I lifted a brow. “Is that a problem?”“No,” he said smoothly. “I was just wondering if I should prepare myself.”That made me smile.“Yes,” I said. “Prepare yourself. I’m buying something for my future husband.”Shaun’s expression did not change much, but I knew him well enough to catch the faint flicker in his eyes.“I see,” he said.“You say that like you don’t.”“I say that,” he replied carefully, “because I know this won’t be a simple purchase.”I leaned back against the seat and looked out the window again, watching the province blur by in flashes of sunlight, roadside stalls, and passing tricycles.“No,” I said softly. “It won’t.”Because it couldn’t be.
Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 18
Althea’s POVAfter the woman left, the whole office fell silent.I looked at Shaun, but he wasn’t looking at me. He simply stood straight at my side, his posture stiff and expression unreadable as always.“It’s not what you think,” Alexander said suddenly.My gaze snapped back to him, and only then did I notice that he had already finished eating.“I’m not thinking anything,” I answered.But the truth was, I was thinking about who that woman was.“She’s the governor's daughter,” he explained. “I don't understand why she keeps sticking herself to me.”I raised a brow at that.Was he numb or just dense?Obviously, the woman liked him, assuming there was really nothing going on between them.“It’s fine,” I said, looking away. “You don’t have to be so defensive.”I froze when I suddenly felt his fingers under my chin, gently tilting my face back toward him.My breath caught the moment my eyes met his.“I’m not being defensive,” he said seriously. “I just want to assure you that there is n
Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 17
Althea’s POVWe arrived at Alexander’s office quickly, and I could feel people staring at me the moment I stepped out. To be honest, I had already felt the crew staring at us earlier while Shaun and I were eating at McDonald’s.Of course, they were aware of what was happening in their city.I should have brought sunglasses or something to cover my face.“Here, wear this.”Though startled, I immediately accepted the sunglasses Shaun handed me.It was almost as if he had read my mind, because just a moment ago, I had been wishing I had brought something to hide my face.“Is Mayor Alexander here? ” I asked one of the staff members who had just come out of his office.“Yes, ma’am,” she replied.“Okay, thank you.”After that, Shaun knocked on the door before opening it.I stepped inside, and my eyes immediately landed on the spacious office. It was bright and airy, with a large window that gave a clear view of the wide park in front of it.I didn’t speak right away because I saw that he wa
Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 16
Althea’s POVI woke up early because last night, I realized I had been acting too important. Alexander was always the one coming to me here just to keep me updated.Since Shaun was already here, I could go out without worrying because I knew he would never leave me unprotected. That was why I made sure to wake up early this morning.After getting ready, I stepped out of my room and ran into Shaun, who was pushing a cart. On top of it was a covered tray, most likely my breakfast.“Shaun, get ready. We’re going out,” I told him. “We’ll have breakfast outside.”“Are you sure? ” he asked. “Are you okay now? ”I could hear the concern in his voice.I couldn’t help but smile. No matter how much he tried to hide it behind politeness, he still couldn’t conceal how worried he was about me.“Yes,” I said. “I’m going to see Alexander.”I took my phone from my Chanel sling bag as I spoke.“With that outfit? ” he asked, glancing at me.“Why? ” I asked, looking down at myself. “I look dazzling, don
Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 15
Alexander’s POVIt was already past midnight, and I was still busy reading important documents. The day after tomorrow seemed perfect for the wedding, which I had personally planned.I was reviewing the papers that still needed my approval when my cellphone suddenly rang.I picked it up and saw a message from the governor, asking what the big headline about my municipality was all about.“Things are getting complicated,” I murmured as I turned off the lamp.I removed my reading glasses and left the room.I headed to my bedroom, and as soon as I entered, I went straight to the bathroom. I stripped off my clothes and turned on the shower. I closed my eyes as I felt the steady stream of water fall over my body.And the moment I did, I saw her.Althea.I couldn’t help thinking back to how she looked earlier when I went to see her. Maybe it was because she had been inside her mansion, dressed only in a nightgown. The silk she wore clung softly to her figure, elegant and dangerous in a way
Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 14
Althea’s POVAfter Alexander left, I messaged my parents about the situation because they had called me last night. I thought they would be angry because of what had happened. Of course, what parent would be happy knowing their name had ended up in the headlines because of humiliation?But unexpectedly, they were more worried than angry. They might not have asked directly about the situation, but I knew they were already aware of it. That was why they kept insisting on coming here to see me. I couldn’t help but smile as I remembered how worried sick my mother and father had been during our call last night.FlashbackThe moment I answered the video call, my mother’s face filled the screen.“Thea,” she said immediately, her voice trembling. “Are you alright? Tell me the truth.”I tried to smile, but it felt weak even to me. “Mom, I’m fine.”“You are not fine,” she snapped, eyes already glossy. “Don’t lie to me. Do you know how we found out? Your father received three calls before sunrise
Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 13
Althea's POVThe second day after the scandal, the mansion felt like it was holding its breath.Everything inside it was too quiet—too clean, too controlled. The staff moved softly, as if loud footsteps might crack the marble. Guards doubled at the gate. Even the trees outside seemed still, their l
Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 12
Daniel's POVThe moment I stepped into our house, I knew the town had already eaten us alive.The living room—usually noisy, warm, full of relatives who never stopped talking—was tense and sharp like someone had pulled a string too tight. My mother sat stiffly on the sofa, her face pale. One of my
Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 13
The ink had dried, but the weight of it hadn’t.I sat behind my desk at the municipal office with the folder open in front of me—clean pages, neat signatures, and one line that kept pulling my eyes back as if it were alive:Althea Bailey Winston.A name could be a shield. A name could be a sentence
Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor CHAPTER 10
Mayor Alexander's POVThe sun hadn’t fully risen when I turned onto the private road leading to the Bailey estate.Even in the half-light, it didn’t look like a home. It looked like a boundary—iron gates, stone walls, and guards who straightened the moment my vehicle slowed. The crest on the gate w
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