《The Mayor's Second Wife》全部章節：第 1 章 - 第 10 章

"Your father came earlier this morning. He had the processes of your leave from school done. We have already handed the official letter to him, so you are required to pack up and vacate your locker, hand the locker key back, and return any borrowed books from the library, if you have some in your possession. Good luck."Jennifer felt the world wobble at her feet, her head spinning. She wished the ground would open up and swallow her at that moment if that would mean avoiding the mess she had now come to embrace as her life.She and her father...if that was what giving birth to her awarded him, well, she had no choice, but he never treated her like his own. Or part of his own. It wasn't because of anything she did, rather, he detested everything she was. A girl. A girl who would end up contributing nothing to his lineage or his bloodline. That's how he saw her. An empty vessel.He preferred boys, and always showed the bias and favoritism towards her brother. He showered him with every

"Father. Dad, you can't do this to me. I pay my tuition; I have my life ahead of me. I want to do everything I can to live my life well and stay out of your lane, dad. Just don't force me to do what I don't want to." Jennifer said, clasping her hands together. It didn't matter to her if she had to beg or plead with him or whatever it took for her to get him to understand.Her father gave her only a scoff as an answer as he let go of the remote. It fell with a clattering sound, and he turned and walked out of the living room.Jennifer was livid with anger and heavily disappointed by how easy it was for her father to gamble on her future just to secure her brother's marriage."Jenny..." Her mother started to say, walking closer to her. "I am sorry, but... You have to accept it.""Accept it? Mum, this is my life we are talking about! How can I leave school and everything just so I can become some item that can be pawned to raise money for Paul's marriage? If he can't afford it, then he

The Mayor's office was situated in a large five story official building, and it was built in a very secure place. It had glass panes all over it that reflected the rays of the sun as Elijah, today without his normal security parked in front.He was two hours late which was very unusual for someone as punctual and responsible as himself, and he tried to push away the thought of everything else as he walked into his office."Good Morning, Sir." His secretary, Ivan said immediately Elijah alighted. He had been waiting for Elijah outside like he always did, and was getting so worried about why Elijah was running late."What is the latest development?" Elijah asked and they walked in a fast, yet dominating manner. There was no need to look twice to figure out who the boss was.Everyone always said Elijah looked like someone who was in his twenties. Even though he was a bit older, his body, physique and the agility with which he carried out his usual work suggested the opposite.His face, ho

Elijah sat back on the couch, giving half attention to his parents as they talked about the importance of the family lineage. Why he absolutely had to take another wife who was fertile and would give birth to healthy children who will walk the path that he has already made. It was a topic he hated hearing about, but out of respect for his parents would sit and listen to them. He had no intention of marriage. He had no intention of scouting for another wife. And even if they offered to give him one, he had no intention to meet her.His phone suddenly rang, and with a grateful expression smoothening out his features, he stood up and walked outside to answer it."Ivan, what is it?""I found out something, sir." Ivan sounded a little anxious over the phone."What is it?""The girl who works in Mr. William's favourite restaurant, she is going to get married to him.""What?" Surprise laced Elijah's voice. "I thought she was a young girl, isn't he over forty and a widower too?""Yes, he is.

"What's happening?" Benjamin yelled as he walked in front of Elijah who approached calmly, fixing his suit."What do you mean? Who are you?""I am the father of the bride whose marriage you are sabotaging." He answered, trying to block his way. The officials have already put a handcuff over Mr. William's hands.Jennifer watched, unable to help the urge of excitement and hope that rose in her heart as the handcuffs clasped over his hands."Oh, you mean the man who willingly put his daughter up for same for some measly bucks?""How dare you...""Sir. You should really mind the way you speak to the mayor. You should be very careful." Ivan said, standing between Benjamin and Elijah. Elijah gave a small smile as he walked away, brushing Benjamin's shoulder lightly as he passed by him to the bride. Jennifer was standing there, now alone.Mr. Williams was dragged away, and Sarah cradled her relieved daughter in her arms. The wedding was a huge mess now, with guests trooping out and gossiping