Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 24

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

you out. And what do

someone else’s wife,” Alexei

you’re a little

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on the

guard, Natasha didn’t have time to dodge.

I’m gonna go pack,” Alexei said softly. He really did know how to play deaf when he

Natasha stormed off and slammed the

a hurry. The clueless fools in the

him.

Her lover. Alexei found himself truly looking forward

unafraid, and capable—and in a

thinking maybe she’d bring him more surprises than he expected.

month cooped up at home nursing his

been holed up so long. Anyone else would think you’ve got

rich man‘ Natasha kept that

Alexei had been targeted and forced into

Sadie.

want her dragged into the mess, so Natasha used a tight deadline as an excuse to keep Sadie from

Natasha gave her a full rundown

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Sadie kept letting out shocked curses. “Damn, girl! You’ve been silent this whole time ‘cause you were out here

Mr. Turner? You’re gonna run

this rate.”

in her fingers. “I haven’t

just a second ago, suddenly turned serious. She said calmly, “Look, what I said was kidding. Natasha, Olivia isn’t

her, let me work on taking over my father’s company. I’ll use the entire Torres family to back you up. I’ve got your back

as they come. Word is,

bone. Right now he’s on your side, but what