Contractual Marriage

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ight see and assume that my life is perfect, and they’re not wrong. I do have the best life; a lovin

t for me to settle myself as he started lecturing me about my new purchase. I have no idea why

aire. Why are you smiling?” I couldn’t help but smi

super-expensive liquor from your last trip. All I did was spend millions on my lover. What’s the problem?

is this about marriage? I don’t think our parents ever agree to it.” There he goes again. Seriously though, I am twenty-seven years old. I sh

his once. Stop spending your money on that pathetic man. And will you continue paying for his th

watching me like a hawk. I hope they stop treating me like a child sometimes. I mean, I’m old enough to start my own family! They should be looking for a wife instead of getting worried about me. I don’t understand why both my brothers hate Benedict so much. They have never been a good host whenever Benedict came to our home. And when I confronted them,

? “I’m decent.” My second older br

did have her surgery oversea. I’m sure she’ll be happy to see us prepare a small party for her.” I’m sure mama will be hap

p and watched my brother leave my room. I should clean myself and take a nap before getting ready for dinner. What was I thinking, going horseback riding before the sun even rose? I must have been going insane

n my desk at the office. It was a mistake that I said I could handle any challenge alone. No- I should try to c

s Kelly.” Huh? Wh

into my room as I got

t, and you must look at it.” I know; hiring a private investigator on my lover is weird. But I wan

t to marry each other? Kelly, what’s the meaning of these pictures?” Wait- I shouldn’t jump to conclusion

pictures show he’s helping someone as they get out of the car.

others had been trying to tell you. I-“ I raised my hand to stop Kelly from continue speaking of this matter. I can’t accep

ating on you with other women right under your nose. Why can’t you accept th

my brothers. Please, Kelly, l

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ask him directly after the party. There must be a logical explanation behind those photos. I refuse to believe that Benedict would betray our relationship because we’ve been together for so long. At this age, it’s better to ask what

ame my parents for their behavior. Since my brothers were a child, my parents often told them t

t. “Honey, you made it. I was about to call since you seemed a bit later than usual. Did something come up?” I can’t tell him I took some time to get ready because of the photos. I smiled at the man and

photos were taken. Did this man cheat on me? I gave everything to him. Everything! Not to mention, I helped him to get his current job. I’m not even bothered that he came from a middle-class family. I accepted his family w

smiled and shook hands with him. “Pleasure is all mine.” We continue to talk about what’s happening with the current stocks and how inflation is the main problem for all business owners. Benedict then joined us, and we had a decent discussion, and it seemed the man was impressed by his opinion. As we were deep in conve

I need to see the proposal before agreeing to anything. You know that.” The host placed both hands on my shoulder. “The industry is dying, Blaire. And it needs someone who can bring it back from the dead. Have you seen a recent design from the oh-so-call famous designer? It needs a touch of the future. They’re making a bad name for fashion.” The host is so desperate, and it’s amusing to see. “As I said earlier, I need to look at your proposal. Once you get it done, then we can talk.” The host sighed. “It’s better than nothing. Anyway, Benedict seems to be taking his time. I wonder where he is.” The host has a point. It’s almost been half an hour since Benedict left for the men’s room. “Excuse me.” I excused myself to see if Benedict was around the men’s room. While searching for him, I met with a couple of guys whom I recognized. “Have you guys seen Benedict anywhere?” The guys look at each other. They seem uncomforta

loved for him to act this way with another woman. What have I done to d

ing I had thrown and tried to reason with me. “I was tricked! Blaire, you have to believe me! I don’t even know this

p doesn’t mean a