Sentenced to Marriage by MadlainQ

Secret mission

Aren and I left the Wintons’ mansion soon after I had promised to meet with Augustus after the weekend.

“You did an excellent job, my beautiful wife,” he commented as we were going back to the penthouse.

“You knew that your grandfather would approach me, didn’t you? Was that why you suddenly chose to leave me alone in that hall?” I narrowed my eyes at him. He chuckled and kissed my forehead. “Of course. I knew that my grandfather would naturally assume that you are naïve. That was why he waited for the moment I wasn’t around you. He was afraid that if I was listening to your conversation, I would make the choices for you, and I would make you refuse his offer.”

“Now, he thinks that I am willing to listen to him and use the diamond as an investment. What do we do next?” I asked.

Aren sighed. “We would have to use the fact that you’re going to meet my grandfather in his office, but the plan that I’m thinking of is a risky one…” “What do you mean?” I asked, my heart speeding as I saw his uncomfortable grimace. “You would have to search for it,” he said. I blinked my eyes at him. “But how can I search for a flash drive with your grandfather around?

He smirked. “You’re quite a good actress. Use the fact that he thinks you are dumb, and I’m sure that you will figure out a way to stay alone in his office for a minute or two.” I smiled nervously. “What if I can’t do it?” Aren shrugged. “Then we will find another way.”

I nodded, trying to hide the fact of how restless I’d just become. Aren had hoped to get this flash drive for a long time. He had lost his chance to look for it trying to save me. I wanted to make sure that I wouldn’t lose this chance to find it..

“Um… Aren?” I muttered, hesitantly. “Can I engage Alan and Norton in this flash drive operation?”

He laughed. “Of course. What’s on your mind?”

I took a deep breath. “I think this will require a few gadgets, kind of spy gadgets that is…”

***

My meeting with Augustus was supposed to happen on Tuesday at noon. Our time to plan

everything was quite limited. A few hours before the meeting, my husband, Alan, Norton, and even Neil, all assured me that it was going to work. I wished I had their confidence, but despite a courageous smirk on my lips, I was shaking inside. Nonetheless, I put a spy-like earpiece into my ear and my enhanced by a few super-apps phone into my purse, and prayed that I wouldn’t mess everything up.

Aren grabbed me by the shoulders and pressed his forehead to mine. “Remember, we will be

the gate of the mansion. We will hear you and know what’s going on. If something goes wrong,

I

a quick kiss

increase. Aren counted on me, although I couldn’t say that he was comfortable with the fact that I was the one going on the mission, not him.

the eyes of Aren’s grandfather, I wasn’t a threat at all; I was nothing but a mere, foolish woman. Well, for a while, I

stopped the car in front of the main entrance. I took a deep breath and turned on the magic earpiece; the show was about to start. As soon as I got out of the car, I was greeted by Lucious, who apparently was sent by Augustus to lead

me, I couldn’t help but tease him

her yourself,” he replied coldly before gesturing at the door at the end of the corridor. “Master Winton’s office is the last door on the

and act like a human.” I patted his arm

to every word I said. Their laughter spread through the earpiece loud enough to ring in my head. “Guys, mind my eardrums, please,” I murmured as I headed to the office. “Sorry, sunshine.” I heard Aren’s voice through the earpiece. “We just all admired your

that when

his office, I saw long rows of bookshelves on every wall and

said, pulling out a chair in front of his desk

down, he rushed to get back behind his carved, mahogany desk.

could it be? It must have been one hell of a good place

you like books?” Augustus asked,

“Pardon?”

bookshelves. “You were looking at my library. I figured

he stated proudly. “Reading keeps your brain sharp.” My laughter became more awkward. “I cannot argue with that.” He cleared his throat and leaned forward on his desk, his hands together and his fingers intertwined. “So, Cora. Have

yet,” I

it is worth money, the money

nodded, trying to convince him that I pondered his words. His lips curled up in a smile, yet his eyes remained cold and his gaze sharp. “I could help you sell the diamond at the auction. It could be worth thirty or forty million dollars,” he

yet corrected him, “It could be

already checked!” He burst out laughing and then pointed at me. “You will become a big player in the city…

me and then convince me that he should become my

very possessive… He would never allow me to make

earpiece.