Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

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"Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield met that man. He's decent-looking- though not as pleasing to the eye as you, truly!"

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Eva recounted everything to Alistair, including how Richard had been struck by Nathaniel's belt.

Unaware of Richard's mother's disgraceful past, Alistair was surprised that Rebecca's parents would disapprove of Richard.

If Rebecca wants to marry Richard, does she have to give up all inheritance rights?

Alistair couldn't make sense of the situation, and Eva didn't. know the full story either-but one thing was clear-neither of them thought much of Richard.

Could it be because Richard didn't endure Nathaniel's whipping as obediently as I did?

"Alistair, I heard Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield say it themselves-that man isn't fit to hold a candle to you. They still think you're the better match for Ms. Whitfield."

Eva wasn't the type of servant to gossip about her employers. But deep down, she believed Alistair would eventually return to Rebecca, so she still considered him family. That was why she couldn't help but share the Whitfields' private affairs with him.

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"If I'd known you were coming to pick up Danny, I wouldn't have bothered. That way, you two could have bonded properly. These past few days, he's been crying nonstop, saying how much he misses you. Just wait till he sees be over the moon. you-h Anyway, I should get going."

"Eva," Alistair sighed with a faint smile, "I'm not here for

Danny."

Eva froze. "Then why are you here? Have you... left them for good?"

Alistair replied calmly, "Rebecca and I are divorced. I have no ties to her-or the Whitfield family-anymore. I won't be going back."

"Oh..." Eva assumed he was just upset and tried to console him. "Alistair, I know you're hurting. And I understand. But I don't think this is entirely a bad thing. Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield are starting to see your worth, and Ms. Whitfield will learn to appreciate you."

Only a handful of people knew the truth about Alistair and Rebecca's relationship. Even her parents were in the dark-how could Eva possibly know?

said firmly, "Eva, I'll be honest with you. I've already h you. I've already remarried. Today, I'm here to pick up

Eva gaped, "What?"

Eloise emerged-this time, hand in hand with a

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my best friend! Her name is Zoe

greeted Alistair shyly,

sight left Eva

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and her parents, Alistair took Eloise's hand

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way, Eloise chattered excitedly about her day at kindergarten, particularly how she and Zoe had

her warmly. "You're amazing, Eloise. You'll make even more friends in

Eva retrieved Daniel and returned to Whitfield Manor, her mind

found his bottom covered in red handprints. Furious, she initially assumed the preschool teachers were responsible-only

in manners. Sometimes his shrieking gave her migraines,

ran thicker than

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and I-even Alistair-we have every right to correct Daniel. But an

Daniel's biological father, but to Cordelia,

Richard had struck Daniel infuriated her more than if a teacher

a father. How dare he lay a hand on

just a hypocrite, but

a hundred-no, a thousand-times worse than

might harm Daniel again, Cordelia refused to let him leave-not

Daniel, but she hadn't forgotten that Rebecca was also a

holding Daniel's hand,

he's been less wild. Especially after that beating-he's been listless, missing the

I made your favorites. Come, let's

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hesitated, then spoke

settling Daniel in his high chair, Cordelia turned to

her

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