The marriage was forced. Matthew was forced into marriage and he obviously refused. But when he found out that the woman he married was the one he wanted. Matthew agreed. Clara was the woman who was forced to accept the arranged marriage in order to pay off their family debt. Feeling happy because she was married to someone who was considered good and at the same time her boss, Clara agreed. But all is lost when Matthew begins to be rude and mean to Clara due to his father's orders. Will Clara put up with it forever or leave? And why did Matthew's father tell Matthew to torture his own wife?
Matthew, who had been busy with some files and files upon his return from Jensen's room, now seemed to be returning to the aftermath of the factory. He no longer looked so charming with his friendly smile and warm gaze that he had been giving to the people who passed by him. She had started to get busy again with thoughts and files that needed to be completed.
Whereas a few hours ago, he was busy with the figure of Clara who kept perched in his head. He was thinking about some possibilities that would happen in the next few months about him having to marry the mother of his own flesh and blood. Of course he didn't want to let his own child be born without a father by his side. That couldn't happen because not only was he the biological father of the fetus, he also loved Clara.
"Knock! Knock! Knock!" A knock on the door sounded loudly across his desk. It broke his concentration a little. But it was no big deal, Matthew could always handle his own thoughts. He would never fall behind in the slightest. His concentration also wouldn't be broken just because of trivial things like what just happened.
"Come in!" Matthew exclaimed without the friendly smile from earlier. He had returned to the factory suit where the ammunition that would keep him smiling was completely depleted and needed to be refilled. Unfortunately there will never be anyone who can restore the mood and also the happy atmosphere in Matthew's heart other than Clara. The door creaked open, Matthew's figure was still focusing on staring at the files that had been piled up and waiting to be stroked, then signed. They were really annoying. Just because Matthew is the heir to the company, he must work diligently and diligently, no one can replace his figure perched on the throne of the Company's CEO.
"What's wrong?" Matthew asked first to the woman who had just entered as the door creaked open. He was not interested in raising his head and staring at the person who entered his room. At least if it wasn't Karen, who was the woman who was always telling him about you or about some other important things. Or more likely she was telling him about the next appointment he had to go to.
"I have a visitor for Mr. Matthew," said the woman who was indeed Karen the caller. She was happy to go into Matthew's room to tell him some important things about the guest and other schedules. And this time, Matthew was still not interested in donating his head. Even though he had heard what Karen had just said, he still did not turn his head and stare at the source of the voice. Matthew was back to his old self.
"Who?" Matthew raised his tone really drastically. Making anyone who heard it immediately move away because it was a sign of danger that would soon come out of Matthew's caustic mouth. It was really annoying. But Karen could do nothing but shut up and tell the truth.
"A young woman, I don't know who she is because I've never seen her before," Karen jawn with a face that looked wary in case M suddenly got angry and said other unnecessary things. Seeing the negative aura emanating from her superior's eyes was enough to make her sunny day suddenly gloomy, let alone hearing those annoying words from that man. Never going to happen.
"Tell him if there's nothing important to tell him to go home and not see me," Matthew said without the slightest expression. He was really annoying, even without making a sound his aura was completely different than before. But I don't know, maybe his boss was just experiencing his second puberty. Where his mood or mood is very changeable. Really annoying, isn't it?
"Yes, sir." Karen looked at her boss with a face that looked so obedient. Actually, she was about to protest and talk about how rude it was for Matthew to let the young lady out there to go home. Of course since she didn't have any business interests with Matthew, she didn't look like a career woman. Instead, she looks like a young woman or perhaps an entertainer. It was obvious from the way she was dressed who she was.
Karen who heard the order immediately stepped out of Matthew's room. She was about to ask about the woman's interest in seeing Matthew at lunchtime like this. There seemed to be something strange about her movements. But it was no big deal for Karen who was used to dealing with such guests.
Perhaps it was just the usual teasing woman who often came to see Matthew and tease her boss.
"Huh! Who comes at this time of day? Just interrupting my work!" Matthew snorted in annoyance after Karen left his office. He was not interested in going out of his office to meet any clients. His work was still piling up. He had to finish it early so he could meet Clara tonight. He would fill his ammunition by meeting her tonight. She was the only one who would never make him sneeze.
Speaking of Karen, she was indeed one of the female employees in his company. She could interact with women within a few meters. But if he was more than that, he would sneeze and never be able to continue the conversation. He had to be able to really keep his distance from any woman. And not interact with anyone.
Matthew, who still looked a little annoyed this time, tried to turn his attention that was previously occupied back to the computer and also some files that he had to study for the next business. He will really do all his duties as a Director or CEO of the company as well as possible, and close the possibility for the figure of Markus to seize the throne and also the seat that he has defended as well as possible. Matthew will never give up his position no matter what. Matthew may not be able to work perfectly, but at least he is not Markus who is only obsessed with money. He would never let that happen no matter what.
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
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