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.

agreed to our marriage of

me a wedding that stunned Los Angeles, with fireworks illuminating the Pacific coast

never to love again, his unwavering devotion over seven years gradually

heart.

jar I thought was filled with honey had contained poison all

yourself long enough, and it will kill you.

as if just

me into a more comfortable position against his

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

home.”

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

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

clearly pleased, kissing my

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