Behind the Billionaire's Mask

Emily Walker entered the Walker residence with fear, fully aware of the storm she was about to face, but her mother's health left her no choice. The familiar scent of lavender and old wood filled her senses, a stark contrast to the turmoil in her heart.

"Hey Dad, can I borrow $50,000? Mommy needs dialysis, and we don't have any money," Emily's voice trembled, her eyes pleading.

Mr. Walker began, "Emily, the thing is..."

But Mrs. Walker, her stepmother, cut Mr. Walker off sharply, "How shameless of you to come here and ask for money!" Her voice was like ice, cutting through the air.

Emily's anger flared, but she swallowed it down, her fists clenching at her sides. "I promise I'll pay you back," she pleaded, her voice barely above a whisper.

Mr. Walker, holding his wife's hand, said anxiously, "Maybe we can give her the money because her mother is sick."

"You're still thinking about your ex, huh?" Mrs. Walker again cut her husband's suggestion.

"No, no...the thing is," Mr. Walker stuttered, but Mrs. Walker cut him off.

"Should I remind you that this is your family now, George? Without me, you have nothing."

Grace Walker, Emily's stepsister, entered the room. "Aww, is my loser sister here begging for money? How pathetic." Her laughter filled the room, making Emily feel even more embarrassed.

She stood up to leave, but Grace's voice stopped her.

WAITTTTT

"We'll give you the money if..."

There was a flash of disgust in Grace Walker's eyes. She kept smiling and said, "The Griffins family only said they wanted to marry the daughter of the Walkers, and you will marry Alexander Griffin in my place."

Boom!!

This was like a bolt from the blue. Upon hearing this, Mrs. Walker's eyes lit up with surprise. She couldn't help but praise her daughter, "Oooo, my daughter is so smart. That's a good idea."

Emily couldn't believe what she had just heard. Alexander Griffin?? The illegitimate son of the Griffin family? Isn't he in jail right now?

Grace Walker sarcastically replied, "Yup. He is a dirtbag and a good-for-nothing loser. That's why I can't marry him."

Mrs. Walker intervened again, "That's right. She is also a Walker, so she can marry Alexander Griffin."

Emily's mind raced. Marry Alexander Griffin? The man who was a criminal?

The thought of marrying someone like him made her nauseous.

"WHY MEE GOD?" Emily's voice was barely audible, tears welling up in her eyes.

Grace's smile widened, "because it's a win-win for us. You get the money, and I do not have to marry a shitty man."

Emily felt suffocated, her options were limited. She looked at her father, hoping for some mercy, but he looked away like she was not present there.

Mrs. Walker's voice was final, "It's now or never, Emily. This is your mom's only shot".

Emily's heart beats louder in her chest. She had no choice. For her mother's health, she had to agree. "Fine," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

"I'LL MARRY ALEXANDER GRIFFIN."

Grace clapped her hands in celebration as she remembered her deal with an unknown person who approached her to convince Emily to marry Alexander Griffin "Wonderful! I can't wait to see where this goes."

As Emily left the Walker residence, her mind raced with emotions. She had just agreed to marry a man whom she did not know, all for the sake of her mother.

POLICE STATION*

In the lightly lit cell, Alexander was lying aimlessly lost in thoughts planning and plotting his strategies.

With a sharp snick, an officer unlocked the cell, his voice echoed in the surrounding

"Alexander! Get up!"

Alexander didn't react at all, his eyes closed as if he were lost in a deep sleep.

Seeing Alex's reaction officer was losing his patience, and his tone became sharper with each word, "Alexander, I said move it!"

Annoyed by the officer's voice, Alexander finally opened his eyes, with an unbothered tone, "Geez, Officer, what's the rush?"

The officer replied, "Most people wanna get out of here faster."

With a shrug, Alexander rose from the hard, uncomfortable cot. "Let's get you out of here," The officer said and warned, "Don't drive faster next time. I won't let you go after three days again."

Alex's lips curled into an evil smile. "I can't make that promise, Officer."

Not convinced by Alex's reply the officer gave a slight shake of his head. Alexander left the police station, looking absolutely breathtaking with his cold, mysterious eyes that hinted at secrets hidden within. The officers couldn't shake the feeling of a shiver trailing down their backs as he passed them.

A sleek black Rolls-Royce was parked outside the police. Richard, his secretary, was leaning by the car waiting for him. Alex approached him and asked, "Richard, is everything going according to plan?"

Richard told Alex with a mysterious smile, "You being in jail is the perfect alibi. Your father doesn't suspect a single thing."

Alex seemed to remember something, "Oh, and what about the Walker family? Any issues there?"

Richard replied, "The Walkers have agreed to marry their daughter to you."

One corner of Alex's lips curled up as he said, "Hmmm, interesting... The Walkers kept their word, the real game has begun"

Alexander whispered something into Richard's ear, Richard nodded "You got it, boss."

Alex smiled evilly saying, "This is the final puzzle piece. So it begins..."

With a roar of the engine, the car raced off, Alexander was lost in his thoughts Walker have agreed to have him what's his , now he has to strategies with his partner how he is gonna protect what's hidden for so long.....