All Chapters of His Reluctant Bride : Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

She was sold to the Harrison family after her father gambled away everything and could no longer pay his debts. As if that were not enough, he had drunk himself into a stupor, drowning what little sense he had left. Without a second thought, he cast her aside, discarding her like a piece of trash. To settle what he owed, he sold her to the owner of the very club where he had wasted himself in drink. In that house, she was treated as nothing. Her stepmother and stepsister mocked her behind her back, whispering as though she were invisible. She was not worth a hundred million dollars—at least not in their eyes. And yet, it was her stepmother who had likely persuaded her father to sell her, all to pay off his debt. At the Harrison villa, Crystal Merry sat in front of the dressing mirror. Her eyes were sore and swollen, stained red from hours of crying. She had already been forced into marriage with the eldest son of the Harrison family. To her husband, she was nothing more than an

It was difficult to tell whether Leonard Harrison was pleased or angry.His expression revealed nothing, yet his cold stare sent goosebumps crawling across Crystal’s skin.This was the first time he had ever stepped into her room—her personal space. For three years, he had kept his distance, as though even sharing the same air with her was an inconvenience.His gaze moved slowly around the room.There was no hiding the faint look of distaste in his eyes.Delicate red flowers decorated nearly every corner. Soft petals rested in glass vases, and on the bedside table sat a carefully arranged bouquet of red roses—fresh, fragrant, and calming. The gentle scent lingered in the air, meant to soothe the mind and ease the heart.It was a room filled with warmth.With softness.With quiet longing.But Leonard stood in the middle of it like a stranger who did not belong.Crystal straightened her posture at the dressing table, pretending not to notice the way his eyes examined every detail.Th

Quietly, Crystal handed the phone back to Priya. “Who do you think would be the first person you would reveal yourself to?” Priya asked, watching her closely. “I really want to know.” Crystal gave a small scoff. “First,” she replied simply. Priya raised her eyebrows in surprise. “Anyone who wants to see this unknown writer must first pass through you,” Crystal continued calmly. “Only the person with the highest offer will have the chance to meet me.” “Auction?” Priya repeated softly. Crystal’s lips curved slightly. Priya Brown had always known that Crystal Merry was incredibly clever—a woman whose beauty was matched by her intelligence. An auction, just for the opportunity to meet an unknown writer, sounded unbelievable. But Priya also knew something about the world they lived in: wealthy people often spent enormous amounts of money on prestige and exclusivity. After all, as the saying goes, money works for the rich. So if Crystal were to organize an auction for those eage

Crystal tried to break the kiss.She pushed against his chest, struggling to free herself, but the more she resisted, the more intense Leonard became.His grip tightened slightly, holding her firmly in place as his lips remained pressed against hers.The words Leave me echoed loudly inside her head.She wanted to say them.She wanted to push him away and demand that he stop.But somehow, the words refused to come out.For a moment, all she could feel was the overwhelming closeness between them.Then, just as suddenly as it had started, Leonard pulled back.The kiss ended.Crystal stood there, stunned and breathless.Her cheeks had turned bright red, making her look almost as red and ripe as an apple.Leonard watched her quietly.“Never—” she began, her voice shaking slightly.She quickly wiped her lips with the back of her hand, as if trying to erase what had just happened.“Never you ever try that with me again,” she said firmly.Leonard did not look offended.Instead, a faint smirk