Married For 30 Days のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

AnaCandace’s touch was warm and comforting, but her words didn't exactly have the same positive effect.A message from Ben? What could he want now?I finished my meal in silence, lost in thought. Candace’s kindness and warmth only made me more uneasy. Why was Ben being so generous to us? What did he expect in return?His generosity was way too much for someone that's paying a random woman to be his fake wife.Thinking about Ben's motives made me lose my appetite, and as I pushed my plate away, Candace gestured for me to follow her. "Come, child. Let's get that message."I trailed behind her, my heart racing. What would Ben's message say? Was it another trap? I was still paying for the contract trap and can't walk into another.We entered Candace’s cozy room, filled with the scent of lavender and old books. She closed the door behind us and gestured for me to take a seat.My heart raced as I wondered what the message could be.Candace seemed to notice my anxious demeanor and sought t

BenI entered my office and slammed the door behind me. I had tried my best to hold it together back at the conference room but this shit was infuriating.My face burned with rage as I clenched my jaw. How could this have happened?A lot was at stake. The successful signing of this deal was crucial to the company's future and there was no room for mediocrity.Ana's presentation was excellent, and flawless. It was above average and better than what I'd expected from someone like her. Yet, the deal didn't go through.What a waste! I slammed my hands on the desk, sending files, papers, and stationary flying in all directions.My assistant came running. “Is everything okay, Mr. Pierce?”“You were there, what do you think!” I snapped at him, my frustration getting the better of me.“We're still in the clear, sir.” He said, cautiously stepping into my office. “Your wife did a wonderful job with the presentation. At least this time, they aren't writing us off completely.”I took a few calm

AnaThe next morning, I descended to the kitchen, determined to face whatever challenges lay ahead.Ben was already seated at the table, sipping coffee and scrolling through his phone.Hmm. He didn't leave early today."Good morning," he said, his tone neutral.I nodded, taking a seat across from him. "Morning."The silence between us was tense, but I refused to break it.As we ate, I couldn't help but steal glances at him. His expression was guarded, but I detected a hint of curiosity in his eyes.What was he thinking?Did he regret our argument the previous day?Or was he plotting his next move?“Why didn't you inform me beforehand that you'll be moving in with a child and a teenager?” He suddenly asked, out of nowhere.“I had no reason to. You didn't leave me any choice.” I answered, pacing my tone so as to avoid losing it and yelling at him.He wiped his mouth with a napkin. “Fine. But we are going to have a discussion about it and I'm going to set some rules.”“It's your house. W

Ben When I came upon Remi getting all chummy and friendly with Ana, something shifted inside me. It took every bit of willpower I had not to snap at Remi. When did they become so close with each other that Remi is hugging her? The Ana I know was a snob and would never let anyone touch her if it wasn't by design. Something fishy is going on here. Remi is a standup guy but, I still don't want him around Ana. Afterall, she is my wife, fake or not. Nevertheless, I pretended as if nothing about seeing both of them bothered me as I shook Remi's hand and took him into my home office. As soon as we settled in my office, I turned to him, careful not to sound jealous. “Since when did you become friends with Ana?” Remi stared at me in shock, “Don't tell me you're jealous, Benedict Pierce.” I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, “I'm not. Just curious as to what you were laughing about with the Ice Queen. Other than her son and her sister, I've never seen her been so warm and friendly w

AnaI got to the top of the stairs and found Remi standing and waiting. His face was slightly turned upwards as he admired the beautiful ornamental portraits that hung on the wall.“Remi,” I called out, and his gaze quickly left the portrait and followed me as I came down the stairs.As usual, he was full of warm, comforting smiles. When I got to the last step before the landing, he offered his hand and I took it, feeling like a proper lady from an 80's movie.He was such a gentleman.He took my arm and we walked hand in hand towards the door. He was ready to leave.“Is everything okay with your sister?” He asked, “I heard a bit of yelling some minutes ago.”I briefly closed my eyes and nodded, “Everything is fine. It's just Beth being a teenager.”I appreciated Remi's concern, but I wasn't ready to share Beth's secret with anyone, not even him. We reached the door, and he turned to face me, his eyes locked on mine."Thanks for checking on me, Remi. You're always so thoughtful," I s