Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

Chapter 5 Determined to Have Him

Before adopting Eloise, Caroline had been a staunch believer in staying single for life.

Even after bringing Eloise into her world, she naively thought her love alone would be enough to give this little girl, who'd lost her mother at birth and faced a rocky start, a happy, fulfilling life.

But somewhere along the way, things got complicated. The first time Eloise, with her big, cautious eyes, asked why she didn't have a daddy, Caroline's heart sank. Raising a child, she realized, wasn't just about love. Making a child truly happy was far more intricate than she'd imagined.

That was when her ironclad no-marriage rule began to waver.

She started entertaining the idea of marriage. At first, she figured she'd pick someone tolerable from her pool of suitors. to find someone who was kind, patient, and attentive. But every time she mentally sifted through the candidates, ready to take the next step, an invisible force seemed to hold her back, keeping her rooted in place.

Strangely, though, when she met Alistair and pictured him as her future partner, she felt absolutely no resistance.

Alistair was handsome, his features aligning perfectly with her tastes. But looks weren't what sealed the deal. It was his eyes.

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Sometimes they held a flicker of uncertainty, but they were always clear, almost luminous with a quiet sincerity.

He was unlike any man she'd ever met.

He had the unspoiled purity of a young boy, yet carried a steadiness rare for his age.

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It was as if he'd endured countless hardships but emerged with his kindness and warmth intact. It was a quality no one could fake.

Caroline wasn't impulsive by nature. Sure, she could be bold, even a little wild at times, but never reckless.

She wasn't sure if it was Eloise's instant connection with this man or the uncanny sense of familiarity he sparked in her from the moment they met.

Whatever it was, she'd made up her mind. Alistair was the one she wanted, and she wasn't letting him slip away.

Eloise bounced back, freshly cleaned, her face glowing.

She clambered into Caroline's lap for a quick cuddle, then shyly sidled over to Alistair, resting against his leg and fidgeting with her fingers.

Alistair reached down, gently ruffling her hair with a warm smile.

He genuinely liked this little girl.

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Her bright, sugary smile was like a balm, soothing the wounds left by years of dealing with Daniel's tantrums and chaos.

For a fleeting moment, he even found himself thinking how wonderful it would be if he could have such a lovely daughter.

Eloise tilted her head up, her eyes wide and hopeful. “Alistair, will we see you again?"

Seeing her expectant expression, Alistair hesitated, then gave a vague but gentle reply. "If fate wants us to, I'm sure we will."

A voice chimed in his mind. "New life opportunity detected. Host, please make your choice.

"Option one: This mother and daughter are strangers with unknown intentions. Fresh out of a disastrous marriage, you're wary of diving into something that seems even more absurd. You crave a simple, quiet life.

two: Life calls for boldness. A stunning, enigmatic CEO as your wife, an adorable daughter, and a million dollars a month in spending money... You're

Choose option two for 200

let out a wry

system was practically handing him the answer on a silver platter. If he couldn't figure this out, he

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Choice System.

certain that this mother-daughter duo was his

It was almost comical.

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golden opportunity seemed to be one where he got

woman.

if he could do it with dignity, he wasn't

agreed to Rebecca's deal to save his father from

he once was.

his gaze to

across from him, poised

answer.

the tension in Caroline's shoulders eased, her heart settling back

realize her hands, clenched tightly in her lap, were slick with

contracts without breaking a sweat, but this? This had her

he

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he hasn't, I wouldn't have hesitated to

have gone to any lengths, especially since her precious daughter

honest, Eloise wasn't the only one

200 system credits deposited

joy to

do we..." he

time like the present," Caroline cut in,

blinked, a puzzled smile tugging at his lips. “Sorry, I

asking when we'd head

her coffee, unfazed. “I didn't

Alistair was momentarily speechless.

have his back, her eagerness would've set off every alarm bell in

arched a brow. "What's the problem? Not

said, choosing his words carefully. "It's just...

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been a little too hasty. She'd

in the moment that she'd

flush of embarrassment crept up her neck. She worried her urgency might've

she said, her usual icy composure faltering. "It's my first time getting married. I'm not exactly familiar with

CEO used the excuse to mask her momentary lapse, a

card across the counter without a second

his only child, Rebecca lived a life of leisure without ever working

she didn't go completely overboard, her parents' wealth could sustain her, and her son, for

in the store's VIP lounge,

grinned, raising her

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