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.

mind was Alistair's face-his upturned lips and the gentle smile. that reached his

story, Alistair watched as Eloise

hallway. She had just showered, her damp hair falling loosely over her shoulders. Her face was bare and

practically swimming in her

for sexy lace nightgowns. Living under the same roof and running into each other constantly would have been

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curves, Alistair's inherent aversion to her had prevented him from

she asleep?" Caroline

listair responded, "Yes."

should get some rest, too," Caroline suggested

opened the door

on the edge of the

as a sweet smile crossed

with the father

herself was equally pleased

had chosen.

politely distant with

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with a pounding headache in the hotel's. king-sized bed. Chapter

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over to feel the space beside her-empty

covers, she grimaced in

that incredibly handsome guy last

worn out for her

had the man

them drinking and talking,

discussed, however, remained

they'd talked

she'd used her tipsy state as an excuse to collapse against

one who'd brought her to the hotel, but everything

blank.

how

out,

vei

up the sheets in an epic night of pleasure... Anne shook herhead, staring at the room-messy, yes, but showing no signs of any

her perfect

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her

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her handsome executive assistant in. front of

you went through,” she

it."

Julian Hart, Caroline's executive

looked at Caroline, who was clearly not sincere despite her apology His expression of utter despair vanished instantly

Ashbourne, it would be my honor to walk through fire

virtue was nothing!

thousand pieces

seen a man before. He would have lost his virtue if he hadn't been quick-witted. The things he endured

waved her