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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slipped past her collar, catching a glimpse of

the fabric of her sleepwear obscured the view, but the soft, perfect curves beneath were

quickly averted his eyes. Even though he hadn't seen anything explicit, he

right. Every Saturday, I take Eloise to visit my grandmother.

oblivious to his

Alistair nodded. "Of course."

turned to face him fully, her tone playful. "Then, Mr. Harlow, I'll be counting on

"No problem."

Well then,

and stepped inside- only

so full of quiet resentment that he nearly took

on his own doorknob, Alistair asked, "Is

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huffed. "I said goodnight

return the courtesy?"

flushed. "Sorry,

fine. I

help but

is

staring

of confusion, Alistair caught

"Goodnight. Sweet dreams."

"That's more like it," before finally

his

door behind

there for

before suddenly laughing to

himself.

can actually be kind of cute

washed up, changed into soft pajamas,

closing his eyes.

seconds later, they

to her grandmother's place. Does

The Resentful CEO I might meet a lot

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to pick up Daniel and head straight

been irritated by her earlier reluctance to make their relationship public, but this call lifted his

wouldn't

simple-charm Rebecca's parents, marry her, and take over as heir

one daughter. Eventually, everything the Whitfields own

good mood peaked when

Alistair had been struggling since being

out.

to beg for scraps

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

Alistair's composed demeanor irritated

loser have to act

me?

The