Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 24

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Alexei reined in his aura, then looked at her with faint admiration. He said, “Being Mrs. Turner isn’t easy. Things probably won’t be peaceful for you for a long time–maybe even dangerous.”

“And when your goal is achieved?” Natasha asked. “We get divorced? I don’t see why I should sacrifice the rest of my life just to get revenge. Marriage, in my eyes, should be between two people who love each other.”

Alexei let out a quiet laugh, like he was amused by her innocence. He replied, “There are many kinds of marriages. The one you’re talking about is the most fragile kind.”

Then he changed the subject. “Also, what made you think this was just a fake marriage? Sure, there’s a contract–but if we’re getting married, then it’s real.”

Alexei spoke with a calm, direct tone. “You’re cautious, Miss Clark, but I’m not the type to just grab someone off the street to play a role. Marriage means sharing a bed, after all. Or is it that you’re planning to dodge your marital obligations?”

“I don’t agree to this,” Alexei said firmly.

Natasha had no response to his self–important declarations.

But Alexei, surprisingly, seemed to seriously consider her line of thought. “Feelings can be cultivated,” he said finally.

Though in his opinion, they weren’t necessary–mutual benefit made for a stronger alliance.

“I haven’t agreed to anything yet,” Natasha said.

The phone lit up, and Alexei stood. “I’m leaving in an hour. You’ve got time to think. Reach out when you’ve made up your mind. Don’t worry–I can’t promise feelings, but I will make sure to act like a proper husband.”

“And if I still don’t agree?” Natasha asked.

“Then keep thinking,” Alexei replied. “I only accept one answer.”

Coming from anyone else, it would’ve sounded arrogant. But from Alexei, it was just terrifyingly

realistic.

Natasha had this creeping feeling like she’d already stepped into a trap.

She turned and asked, “Wait. You were planning to leave anyway, weren’t you? So why did you get so worked up earlier when I asked about it?” Instead, he turned around and questioned me?‘ Natasha muttered.

Alexei raised his hands, looking innocent. “Leaving for work and being kicked out because you’re

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guy–how’s that the same? I never told you to

out. And what do you mean ‘other guy‘?” Natasha said

around someone else’s wife,” Alexei shot

Turner, you’re a little too quick

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and kissed her on the forehead. “Just getting a head

off guard, Natasha didn’t have time to dodge. “Alexei Turner!” she growled through

really did know how to

and slammed the door, Alexei’s eyes

clueless fools in the Clark family would end up

him.

only support. Her partner. Her lover. Alexei

bold, unafraid, and capable—and in a flash of

nearly a month together, Alexei started thinking maybe she’d bring him more

night, while Alexei flew overseas on business, Natasha, who had spent a month cooped up

bar, Sadie quickly found a booth and complained under her breath, “You’ve been holed up so long. Anyone else would think you’ve got gold buried

gold. Just one very rich man‘ Natasha kept

been targeted and forced

Sadie.

mess, so Natasha used a tight deadline

there was nothing to worry about. Natasha gave her a full rundown of everything that had happened over

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“Damn, girl! You’ve been silent this whole time ‘cause you were out here making power

Mr. Turner? You’re gonna run Andphis City one day

this rate.”

her fingers. “I

ago, suddenly turned serious. She said calmly, “Look, what I said was kidding. Natasha, Olivia isn’t worth throwing your

father’s company.

man himself? Moody as hell and ruthless as they come. Word is, the father and son from the fourth Turner branch both got taken out–one’s a vegetable now, and the other… well, he won’t be fathering

can prove it, but everybody says it was Alexei’s doing. He’s cold to the bone. Right now he’s on your side, but what if that changes? I don’t trust him with