Chapter 2

After the gala, Alexander carried me to the car himself.

“My wife’s asleep. Drive carefully,” he instructed the chauffeur softly.

still attentive and caring, he even leaned down to nuzzle against me while I “slept,” his breath warm against my ear.

Lying in his arms, memories flickered through my mind like scenes from a film.

Years ago, James Blake, my childhood sweetheart, had abandoned me at our wedding

Overnight, I became the laughingstock of Los Angeles high society.

That’s when Alexander appeared with his marriage proposal.

He explained that he’d just inherited his family’s corporation and needed a stable, suitable marriage to strengthen his position within the company.

love, I readily agreed to our marriage of

stunned Los Angeles, with fireworks illuminating the Pacific

his unwavering devotion over seven

heart.

realized the jar I thought was filled with honey had

enough, and it will kill

feigning grogginess as if just waking up.

immediately adjusted me into a more

unwell? I’ll make you some hangover soup when we get

home.”

clung to his arm, using my sweetest voice: “I was

act for seven years as an amateur, I could certainly do better as an award–winning actress.

clearly pleased, kissing

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