Semua Bab HIS CONTRACT MARRIAGE : Bab 21 - Bab 30

Emma's POV I have been working at LAVEDA Hotel and Suites for about a year now. Through those months, I had seen and met with people. Especially the senior managers of TLMC. But, never have I come across our CEO until last month. My CEO, who is now my Contract husband and a man I now have strong feelings for, is right here sitting by my side, my hands wrapped around his waist while my head is resting on his chest. We are in a convoy of six cars, going to LAVEDA. He refused to let me go back to work on my own. He said he wanted everyone to know that I was his. His words gave me some kind of boldness and assurance. I just have to accept the truth now. I am Mrs Williams. It doesn't matter if it is a contract marriage or not. The marriage is real. We arrived at LAVEDA and the Hotel President and other senior managers were outside waiting for our arrival. It makes me feel special. I adjusted myself as soon as we reached but before Ethan let go. He gently kissed me. Then, the door w

Emma's POV I got out of the bathroom, and my body was wrapped in a big, fluffy white towel. I entered the enormous, spacious walk-in closet that I now share with Ethan. Looking at my side of the closet made me think about how things changed overnight. I sat on a small stool trying to select what to wear. As I brought out a free gown. A black scarf drooped to the ground. I picked it up and sniffed it. It's Deborah's scarf. It was the same scarf she tied on her head the day she breathed her last breath. I remember her last word to me. (Flashback Seven years ago) "Emilia. Please, take good care of my daughter in case I don't make it out of this place. Make sure she doesn't lack anything. Treat her like your own and give her a better life". "D, what nonsense are you saying? You will get well. The doctors assured us. You will take care of your daughter yourself, you hear me. Don't ever think that you will die". (End of flashback) I don't know why I had to remember that day. I

Emma's POV The Range Rover's back door was opened for me as I walked closer. There stood a very tall handsome younger man beside Albert. "Good morning Mrs Williams". Albert greeted. "Good morning Albert. And, who is this young man?". I returned his greeting and asked about the new face beside him. "His name is Alvero. He is Italian. He will be working directly with you henceforth". He introduced him. "Alvero. This is Mrs Williams. She is your direct boss. I hope you'll protect her with your life ". He told the new bodyguard. "I promise to protect you, ma'am. It's a pleasure meeting the most beautiful woman on this planet". He said and bowed. Emma laughed and replied. "Don't flatter me Alvero" "I don't flatter ma'am. It's the truth. At least, to me". He replied. "Ok, thanks for the compliment Alvero. I hope you do a good job". I spotted a white Cadillac Escalade which I hadn't seen here before. Albert followed my gaze. "The boss sent it a few minutes ago. He said to t

Emma's POV I feel like I'm in a dream world. Everything that has been happening to me recently doesn't look real to me. It feels like a dream. Except that it's not. This is real. I just have to adapt to the change. I am here lying in bed with Ethan, discussing how to help my father. I just told him about my discussion with my father. How he received me. How he felt when I told him about our marriage. Although, I didn't tell him the contract part. I also told him that my father wanted to meet him in person and he said we should see him this weekend. "Why do you want to step down from being the CEO? And why do you want me to take your place?" I've been waiting to ask these questions since Genna revealed it to me. I still don't get" He adjusted his sitting position and rested his head against the headboard. I also followed his lead. "Genna told you right?" He asked. "Yes. But, I don't think I like it". I sincerely told him. "Why? Any woman will be celebrating now". "I am no

Ethan's POV After listening to Emma. I understood one thing. I've been slacking a lot. I'd never been like that in the past. Choosing Emma as the CEO was not a mistake. She will do a good job. But, I need to find a better way to protect her. A knock came in and I replied. "Come in". Mr Raymond, the Company's accountant, walked in cheerfully, not knowing why he was summoned to my office. "Mr and Mrs Williams". He nodded. "It was brought to my notice that LAVEDA CONTINENTAL has not deposited any money into TLMC's account this year. Can you tell me why?". I questioned him. The short, slim, middle-aged man with copper hair was gulping down and couldn't speak. "I...I don't understand sir". He's stuttering and looking at Emma who was also glaring at him. "Are you sure Mr Raymond? Or, you never thought I would find out?" I asked him. It was certain that he was lying. "As far as I know, every account under TLMC is up to date sir. None is defaulting. I send these updates to the C