Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

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Thanks to Rebecca, Alistair-at the young age of twenty-four, in the prime of his life-had no desire for sweet romance, let alone marriage and children.

He lived as ascetically as a monk.

He had resolved to spend the rest of his days alone.

At least, that was his current mindset.

Yet, contradictorily, he still yearned for the warmth of family.

Caroline saw straight through him, reading the desolation in hist

gaze.

This is perfect.

Since he has no interest in women, being this close gives me an advantage.

It's only the beginning-there's still a long way to go.

Caroline silently vowed to succeed in breaking into Alistair's heart.

For now, she decided not to overanalyze why she was so inexplicably drawn to him.

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I'll figure it out eventually. For now, I'll follow my instincts-I want to indulge myself just this once.

Though Alistair had no romantic desires, he was still a young man in his prime. The deep night, the quiet space filled with a faint, intoxicating fragrance, and the presence of a soft, alluring beauty-even as a gentleman with no untoward impulses, he couldn't help but feel slightly unsettled.

For the first time, he wished Eloise hadn't gone to bed so early. With her around, he'd feel much more at ease in Caroline's

presence.

That marriage certificate hadn't changed his status as an employee. No matter how awkward he felt, he had to endure his boss' questioning.

The problem was that he wasn't much of a talker. After discussing Eloise, he had no idea what else to say.

Caroline sipped her water, lost in thought, while Alistair sat stiffly across from her, barely daring to move.

"It's getting late. Let's call it a night." Caroline finished her water and stood first.

Alistair exhaled in relief.

As she passed him, Caroline suddenly stopped.

Alistair nearly bumped into her.

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catching a glimpse of smooth

the view, but the soft,

his eyes. Even though he hadn't seen anything

I take Eloise to visit my grandmother. You

remained oblivious to

Alistair nodded. "Of course."

fully, her tone playful. "Then, Mr. Harlow, I'll be counting on your cooperation

"No problem."

then, goodnight. Sweet

and stepped inside- only to reappear

stare so full of quiet resentment that he nearly

on his own doorknob, Alistair asked, "Is there something

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"I said goodnight to you.

return the courtesy?"

flushed. "Sorry, I

I forgive

couldn't help

is

staring at

a brief moment of confusion, Alistair

"Goodnight. Sweet dreams."

it,"

entered his own

door behind

for

before suddenly laughing to

himself.

be

soft pajamas, and flopped

closing his eyes.

they snapped open

her grandmother's place. Does that

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received a call from Rebecca, instructing him to pick up Daniel and head straight to Whitfield

make their relationship public, but

Rebecca wouldn't keep me

plan was simple-charm Rebecca's parents, marry her, and take

daughter. Eventually, everything the Whitfields own

mood peaked when

been struggling since

out.

must be here to beg for scraps from

hadn't expected that after the peak, there would be

composed demeanor irritated

penniless loser

me?

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