Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

Chapter 22 A Chance

"Rebecca, I've been back for three days now. When can we go see your parents?" Richard asked.

“Let's wait a bit longer!" Rebecca blurted out without thinking.

"Why do we need to wait?" The smile on Richard's face slowly faded. "Rebecca, don't you want to spend your life with me?"

Rebecca stared at him helplessly.

The tender look in Richard's eyes intensified, becoming almost tangible. "Rebecca, let's get married," he said as he pulled an elegant, small velvet box from his pocket.

Even without opening it, Rebecca knew exactly what was inside.

Her heart raced with confusion. She didn't understand what was happening to her.

It was the scene she had fantasized about countless times in her mind, yet now that it was actually happening, she inexplicably wanted to run away.

She mumbled her excuses. "It's not the right time yet, Rick. Listen to me. My parents still don't know I'm divorced. Let's wait a little longer. I'll tell them soon, okay?"

Richard's loving gaze faltered, his expression wounded. "Why do

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we need to wait? We're going to be together eventually... Rebecca, don't you want to be with me anymore?"

Rebecca panicked.

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How could she not want to be with Richard? From the first moment she saw him, her entire heart had belonged completely. to him.

She dreamed of marrying him, but the timing wasn't right. That's what she told Richard and what she kept telling herself.

"You don't understand, Rick. Six years ago, my parents were furious when I brought Alistair home to meet them. Especially my dad he nearly beat Alistair to death! They wouldn't spare you if they found out you're Danny's real father. I'm only trying

to protect you..."

Richard's expression softened.

No one understood better than Richard how much Rebecca

cared for him.

Years ago, after their one reckless night together, he'd fled, fearing exposure would ruin his future.

Though Rebecca resented and hated him for it, she ultimately kept waiting for his return, never giving up hope.

As for Alistair, he was merely a pawn Rebecca used to make Richard jealous. Richard had never considered it necessary.

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"Rebecca, we have to face this eventually. I can't hide behind you forever," Richard said tenderly, pulling her into his arms. "It's okay. I was the one who made mistakes back then. I love you and will accept whatever punishment comes my way."

Rebecca nodded distractedly.

could see in her mind was Alistair's face-his upturned lips and the

story, Alistair watched as

out of her room, only to find Caroline waiting in hallway. She had just showered, her damp hair falling loosely over her shoulders. Her face was bare and flawless, her skin glowing with dewy

slender frame was practically swimming in her loose.

saw Caroline, he couldn't help but thank goodness she didn't share Rebecca's preference for sexy lace nightgowns. Living under the same roof and running into each other constantly would have

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Alistair's inherent aversion to her had prevented him from ever seeing

she asleep?"

listair responded, "Yes."

should get some rest, too,"

and opened the door

the

been having pleasant dreams as a sweet smile crossed her

satisfied with the father Caroline had found

was equally

had chosen.

only he would stop being so politely

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a pounding headache in the hotel's.

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feel the space beside her-empty and

covers, she grimaced

meeting that incredibly handsome guy last night, why was

outfit she'd worn out for her

had the man

drinking and talking, hitting

exactly they'd discussed, however,

just knew they'd talked about many,

her tipsy state as an excuse to collapse

to the hotel, but everything

blank.

to how these

out, her drunk

vei

epic night of pleasure... Anne shook herhead, staring at the room-messy, yes,

was her

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was her

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at her handsome executive assistant

through,” she

it."

Julian Hart, Caroline's executive

he looked at Caroline, who was clearly not sincere despite her apology His expression of utter despair vanished instantly when he spotted the sports car keys gleaming on the

honor to walk

losing my virtue was

thousand pieces for

like she'd never seen a man before. He would have lost his virtue

softly and waved her