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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accidentally slipped past her collar, catching a glimpse of

of her sleepwear obscured the view, but the soft, perfect curves

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

right. Every Saturday, I take Eloise to visit my grandmother. You should come with

oblivious to his

Alistair nodded. "Of course."

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

"No problem."

Well then, goodnight. Sweet

and stepped inside- only

stare so full of quiet resentment that he

doorknob, Alistair asked, "Is there something else?" Chapter 28

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huffed. "I said

return the courtesy?"

flushed. "Sorry, I

I

help but

CEO is

staring at

moment of confusion, Alistair

"Goodnight. Sweet dreams."

like it," before finally retreating

entered his

behind

for a long

before suddenly laughing to

himself.

be kind of

soft pajamas, and flopped

closing his eyes.

later, they

invited me to her

might meet a

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from Rebecca, instructing him to pick up

make their relationship public, but this call lifted his

Rebecca wouldn't keep me hidden

her, and take over as heir to Whitfield

only have one daughter. Eventually, everything the

mood peaked when

had been struggling since

out.

must be here to beg

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

composed

penniless loser have to act

me?

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