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 skin and delicate

obscured the view, but the soft, perfect curves beneath

quickly averted his eyes. Even though he hadn't

to visit my grandmother. You should come with

remained oblivious to his

Alistair nodded. "Of course."

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

"No problem."

Well then, goodnight. Sweet

bedroom door and stepped inside- only to

of quiet resentment that he nearly took a step

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"I said goodnight to

return the courtesy?"

flushed. "Sorry,

fine. I forgive

couldn't help but

is surprisingly

staring

brief moment of confusion, Alistair

"Goodnight. Sweet dreams."

like it," before finally retreating

his

behind

there for a

before suddenly laughing to

himself.

actually be

into soft pajamas, and

closing his eyes.

later, they snapped open

invited me to her grandmother's place. Does that

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him to pick up Daniel and head straight to Whitfield

make their relationship public, but this call lifted his

wouldn't

Rebecca's parents, marry her, and take over as

have one daughter. Eventually, everything the Whitfields own will

good mood peaked

been struggling since

out.

be here to

Richard hadn't expected that after the peak, there

Alistair's composed

does a penniless loser

me?

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