All Chapters of He Faked Our Marriage, so I Took His Fortune: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

The sound of a glass shattering inside the suite snapped me back to my senses."You two aren't legally married? That can't be right. Five years ago you posted your marriage license in the group chat!"Someone's voice cracked with shock."No way, bro. You went that far? Your family actually forged a county marriage license?"I clenched the fruit platter with everything I had, fighting to keep my legs from buckling.He had to be joking. Otherwise, how could I explain the seven years we'd spent together?The first time we met, he'd passed out drunk on the sidewalk. I held an umbrella over him and stayed until dawn.Later, we moved into a run-down apartment that cost $900 a month.I worked as an office clerk. He was in sales, always on the road.Money was tight, but we savored every moment of it.With both of us working hard, we'd finally moved into a nicer apartment this year, one that cost $1,200 a month.And yet, this was the same man who used to warm my hands and feet on cold winter ni

Chapter 2

Somehow, I was pregnant.When the doctor heard I'd been regularly taking birth control pills, his first reaction was disbelief."Are you sure? If you got pregnant while on the pill, that baby is one little fighter."The doctor's words stirred a faint spark of hope.Maybe Tony wasn't as heartless as he'd made himself sound.Torn between despair and hope, I drifted home in a daze.As I walked through the door, a trending notification popped up on my phone.#HawthorneHeiressHintsAtWeddingBells#In the photo grid, Clara and a man stood hand in hand, fingers intertwined.Only a sliver of the watch on his wrist was visible, but I recognized it instantly. I'd saved three months' salary last year to buy it for Tony.There was also a handwritten draft of a wedding invitation. The date was set for August 8th.The Hawthorne heiress marrying into Tony's family was Clara Hawthorne, my best friend.I stared at Clara's radiant smile, a dull ache throbbing through my chest.Shortly after meeting Tony,

Chapter 3

That evening, Tony came home carrying a box of my favorite strawberry cake.The bakery was across town, a long drive away.I'd mentioned it in passing the night before, and today he'd gone and bought it.I caught a glimpse of his cuffs. The same ones from Clara's photo earlier that day.I couldn't help a bitter laugh. The man was quite the schedule master, seamlessly juggling two women."Home early today? No overtime?"He scooped up a spoonful of cake and held it to my lips.I forced it down, fighting the nausea. "Mm. Finished up early.""Oh, by the way, where did we put our marriage license? Everyone's showing theirs off online. I want to do it too."I asked as casually as I could, watching his reaction closely.Tony's guard went up. He froze for a few seconds, then forced a smile that was meant to look natural."I burned it the day we got it."He pulled me into his arms and nuzzled against my ear, his voice soft and soothing."You only need a marriage license for a divorce. And there

Chapter 4

Tony went white. He rushed to stand between us, trying to cover up the scene."Your friend had too much to drink and showed up here to cause trouble. You're not feeling well, right? Go rest in the bedroom. I'll get rid of her."Clara didn't give him the chance to smooth things over.She pulled up her post, held the phone in front of my face, and when Tony wasn't looking, laced her fingers through his, perfectly recreating the photo.She leaned into his ear and murmured,"Darling, I'm not her best friend. I'm your fiancee. You set the wedding date with me yourself just this morning..."Confronted with undeniable proof, Tony frantically shook her off and reached for me, his eyes wild with panic."Let me explain. This was all arranged by the family. I had no choice..."I watched him deliver his masterful performance of innocence and devotion in silence.If the setting had been different, I'd have given him a standing ovation.Last night he'd been scheming about having both of us. He hadn'

Chapter 5

On the way to the hospital, Tony drove far too fast.He ran several red lights in a row.Once again, the car nearly rear-ended the vehicle ahead. Only Clara's sudden scream yanked him back.Tony pulled over and pressed his forehead against the steering wheel.Clara lowered the hand she'd been pressing to her forehead. Her face still showed lingering shock, but underneath it was a satisfied smile."Darling, my injury isn't that bad. You don't have to drive like this for my sake..."Tony didn't hear a word. His mind was in chaos.He kept seeing the image of Bianca slumped on the floor as he walked out the door.He'd only been trying to keep her from getting hurt. He'd used a little too much force.Clara had a minor bump and was wailing like it was the end of the world.Bianca had just been sitting there, quiet. She was probably fine...Right. She was probably just scared.And that line about ending things on good terms? She must have been furious.Angry about the hidden identity and the

Chapter 6

The Cullinan glided at an unhurried pace through the brightly lit gates of the estate.Along the drive, guards on duty caught sight of the car, stopped, and inclined their heads in respect.I couldn't hide my surprise. "Is something special happening tonight?"Bennett's tone was respectful."Mr. Romano gave orders for you to be received with the highest ceremony. The moment he learned you were coming home, he boarded his private jet back. A doctor has been standing by, ready to examine you at any time."The car came to a stop, and I stepped into the bedroom I hadn't seen in years.Everything inside was exactly as it had been the day I left ten years ago. Clean, tidy, not a single thing out of place."Mr. Romano's orders, miss. From the day you left, this room has been cleaned and maintained daily. He always believed you'd come back."My nose stung, and tears blurred my vision.I thought of how my parents had spoiled me endlessly, and how I'd loved being their darling. Yet I'd rarely go

Chapter 7

The charity gala, held to raise funds for children in war zones, blazed with light and drew a crowd of elite power players.Amid the mingling glasses and small talk, Tony sat slumped in a corner, looking exhausted.A friend ribbed him casually."You've been turning down every invitation lately. What brought you out tonight?"Tony's expression was listless, his tone flat."There's a major clean-energy deal I need to follow up on. The family made me come and network.""By the way, are you still looking for Bianca? Isn't your wedding to Clara already set?"Another friend chimed in."Seriously. She left on her own. Saved you the trouble of figuring out how to dump her."Tony scowled and downed his drink."I don't want it to end. I just want her to come back so things can go back to how they were."His friends exchanged bewildered glances."What about the arranged marriage?""The marriage is a family arrangement. I'll go through the motions and nothing more. I'll never lay a finger on Clara

Chapter 8

Tony's scene at the charity gala made him the laughingstock of high society.He'd not only spiraled publicly and clung to his ex, but he'd unilaterally canceled the arranged marriage, shattering years of partnership between the two families.The head of the Mercer family was furious.He ordered Tony to visit the Hawthornes in person, beg their forgiveness, and repair the broken relationship.Tony's mind held room for nothing except his obsession with Bianca and his regret. He flatly refused to grovel to Clara.He hired people to look into Bianca's connection to the Romano Family. No matter what, he was going to win her back.Ignoring his family's pressure, Tony reached out to the Morgan Group on his own and set up a meeting to discuss a partnership.He planned to land the clean-energy project and redeem himself.To show good faith, Tony arrived early.But the figure who walked through the door stopped him cold.Bianca swept in flanked by bodyguards, her presence commanding.Every move

Chapter 9

I walked out of the Morgan Tower and looked up to find Julian waiting quietly by the car.I strolled over, making no effort to hide my surprise."I thought the field hospital was swamped. Why haven't you left yet?"A flush of embarrassment crossed Julian's face, but he met my eyes without flinching."Bianca, if you ever decide to start a new relationship... would you consider me?"A sheepish smile tugged at his lips."After all, my name's already on the marriage license. Saves us the trouble of filing for divorce."I couldn't help but laugh."Is this what they teach you at Doctors Without Borders? Above-and-beyond service? I told you, you weren't the one at fault. You don't owe me anything. Besides, you already helped by co-hosting that charity gala. Consider us even.""This isn't about making amends."Julian's smile faded. His voice turned completely serious."The time we've spent together, your strength, your decisiveness, it all left a real impression on me.""What I feel for you ha

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