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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that the same? I never told you to

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

someone else’s wife,”

you’re a little

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on the forehead. “Just getting a head start,” he

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

go pack,” Alexei said softly. He really did know how

slammed the door, Alexei’s eyes sparkled

hurry. The clueless fools in the Clark family would end up pushing her

him.

support. Her partner. Her lover. Alexei

Natasha because she was bold, unafraid, and capable—and in a flash of madness,

nearly a month together, Alexei started thinking maybe she’d bring him more surprises than he expected. This contract wife, he was more

had spent a month cooped up at home nursing his injuries, finally came up for air at Sadie’s

booth and complained under her breath, “You’ve been holed up so long. Anyone else would think you’ve got gold buried in that

gold. Just one very rich man‘ Natasha

targeted and forced into hiding, Natasha hadn’t mentioned anything

Sadie.

the mess, so Natasha used a tight

worry about. Natasha gave her a full rundown

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girl! You’ve been silent this whole time ‘cause you were

“You bagged Mr. Turner? You’re gonna run Andphis City

this rate.”

turned her glass in her fingers. “I haven’t made up my

who’d been laughing and joking just a second ago, suddenly turned serious. She said calmly, “Look, what I said

company. I’ll use the entire Torres family to back you up. I’ve got

man himself? Moody as hell and ruthless as they come. Word is, the father and son from

was Alexei’s doing. He’s cold to the bone. Right now he’s on your side, but what if that