Semua Bab The Ceo's Arranged Bride : Bab 11 - Bab 20

Feeling his hand on her waist, Mary stiffened. "W…what are you doing?" "Nervous already?" Mary didn't know how to answer the question, but her racing heart had already betrayed her. It pounded loudly against her chest as if it might leap out at any moment. Alexander slowly turned her to face him. "A minute ago, you were filled with confidence, but I don't see that now." He said it softly as he brushed a loose strand of hair away from her face. He leaned closer and inhaled her scent. "You are starting to carry my scent on you… but yours is still very strong," he murmured, pulling her a little closer. This time, his voice dropped lower. "Now tell me your main reason for coming to my company today." Mary inhaled deeply, her chest rising and falling slowly as she tried to steady herself. "I… I already told you my reason for coming here." "Oh yes, you did," he replied calmly. "But I feel you have a greater reason for coming here today." "And if it is about Maya…" "I want to

She walked up to meet him, furrowing her brows.“Why are you here, Alex?”Alexander remained in his nonchalant position, raising a brow.“Too curious,” he muttered.“I am here to pick you up,” he said, removing his hands from his pockets and ruffling his hair.“You have a habit of breaking my rules, Mary,” his voice was low and cold.Mary shivered.“I... I don’t know what you are talking about.”Alexander smirked.“Of course you don’t.”He opened the car door.“Get in.”Mary hesitated for a moment, gazing at him.Is he mad at me? she wondered.Realizing what he was talking about, she panicked. Oh no, Mary, you had to mess everything up. How did I forget to inform him about my whereabouts?“How do you know I was at the hospital?”“Too curious.”Alexander shook his head.“Don’t underestimate me, Mary. I have my ways.”“Also, I already sent your driver home, so you will have to come with me.”“Don’t waste my time, Mary. I am barely patient with you right now.”He gestured toward the car

Mary’s face, which had been filled with surprise, was immediately replaced with worry.“Alex, you are awake.”She hurried upstairs, stopping right in front of him.“You… Why are you out of bed? Your doctor instructed you to rest.”Alexander gave no reaction. He simply stood there, watching the anxious little woman fuss over him.“You should go back to bed. I will inform the kitchen to prepare a light dinner for you.”She said this while turning to head downstairs.Alexander noticed that Mary was still wearing the same outfit she had worn to his office earlier. His brows furrowed slightly.Before she could take another step, he reached out and held her hand.“What is the matter?” she asked softly.“Do you need anything?”Alexander did not answer.Instead, he pulled her into a warm embrace.Mary stiffened instantly.“What are you doing?” she asked, startled by his sudden action.“Shhh,” he whispered. “Just stay like this for a while. Don’t ask questions.”Unsure of what to do, she slowl

Mary stiffened but didn't oppose him. She let him carry her up the stairs.The maids who were lingering near the dining room gasped in shock and surprise."Oh my gosh! Did you see that?""Our young master just carried the young mistress upstairs.""I knew something was going on between the both of them.""Now I know why the young mistress started feeling comfortable in this house.""Awwn, seeing those two together makes me want to fall in love.""Soon there will be a miniature version of our young master or young miss roaming around the house."The maids continued gossiping excitedly among themselves, their whispers full of curiosity and amusement.In a hotel room, a woman sat in front of a large window that revealed a clear view of the city below. A glass of wine rested delicately in her hand as she leaned back in her chair, the faint glow of the city lights reflecting in her eyes."It's been a long while since I last heard from you. How have you been doing?""I am good, but it is od

Mary and Ree went into a boutique to shop for clothes. While browsing through the racks, Ree suddenly spotted a beautiful backless long blue dress with a slit that ran all the way to the knee. She stared at the dress, unblinking. Mary noticed the cause of Ree's distraction and chuckled softly. "I can see you like that dress. Come, let's go and try it on." Ree shook her head immediately. "No, I can't. It will be a waste of time because I have nowhere to wear such luxury." Mary sneered playfully. "Nonsense." "I am the one buying it for you. Plus, your birthday is coming up, so consider it your birthday gift from me. Besides, I haven't found time to prepare anything for you, so please do me a favour and accept this luxury." Mary spoke in a teasing tone. Ree smiled warmly. "Of course I will, my very dear friend." The two girls walked over to the dress and called one of the boutique staff to take it out for testing. "Oh wow. Isn't it Ree, "the most shameless woman I know?”