05/05/2024
Her boyfriend was stole by her stepsister, and she was framed by her stepsister to spend a night with a strange man. Surprisingly, he proposed marriage after that night and she agreed it for revenge. Unexpectedly, she married into wealth and reached life's peak!
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Chapter 1 A Brief Night With A Stranger Man
"Niko..." Sheila Jones felt her body was on fire like she had dived into a pool of lava.
While the man's robust chest pressed down on her, she arched her back instinctively...
As morning broke, when Sheila rolled over, she bumped into the sturdy warmth of a man's chest.
After dreaming of being intimate with her boyfriend, Sheila's eyes fluttered open to see a flawless yet unfamiliar face.
Startled, she blurted out, "Who are you? Why the hell are you in here?" Pulling the blanket around her, Sheila sat up abruptly and asked in distress, "What happened last night?"
"I should be asking you that," Shane White responded calmly, opening his eyes. "I had a few too many drinks last night and was heading to my room. When I stepped out of the elevator, you came at me and started groping me. Seems like you're quite adept at securing clients in hotels."
Feeling both embarrassed and angry, she wanted to slap him, but the blanket fell, revealing her bare body.
She quickly covered up again, sternly telling him, "What happened last night stays between us. Once you leave, we forget each other. Spread any rumors, and you'll regret it!"
Annoyed, Sheila got up to shower away the incident. But as soon as she stood, her legs wobbled, and she started to fall.
When she thought she was about to take a spill, her wrist was caught, sending her tumbling back.
She realized her hand was inadvertently resting on the man's chest, feeling the solid muscles beneath.
Sheila felt shame engulf her as she wished she could vanish.
"You seem fond of my chest?" Shane let out a small chuckle tinged with irritation.
With cheeks burning, Sheila freed herself, asserting, "Last night was a mistake. Don't compare me with those who harbor bad intentions."
Getting up, Sheila made her way to the bathroom. Out of the corner of his eye, Shane spotted a red mark on the bed, suspecting it might be from her first intimate experience.
"Wait a second!" Shane called out, stopping her. "Last night was unintentional. we could think about getting married if that helps."
"Married?" Sheila felt angry and looked at him with tear-filled eyes. "Aren't you content yet? Now you want to take advantage of me by being my husband? How ridiculous!"
Shane was surprised by her reaction. He was accustomed to women being drawn to him, but he rarely considered taking responsibility. Sheila's defiant stance was new to him.
"If you reconsider, here's how to reach me." Clad in his fine suit, Shane took out an elegant business card and placed it on the nightstand.
After Shane departed, Sheila sank into the bathtub, scrubbing away the red marks on her skin from the night before.
An hour later, a drained Sheila returned home, unsure how to deal with what had happened.
Nearing the villa, she overheard Rita and Paula's conversation inside.
"Mom, everything's going as planned! The gi**lo I hired to keep Sheila company just rang me up. He did the job, but darn it, the camera went kaput, so there's no footage of them together. If only we had it to show Niko, he'd surely scorn Sheila even more," Rita Jones, her half-sister, said, delighted with her scheme.
Her stepmother Paula Jones responded with a sinister tone, "It doesn't matter. Without the video, Niko won't accept her back anyway. Your father and I have another plan for Sheila."
Curious, Rita asked, "What's the plan?"
With a smug sneer, Paula answered, "Do you recall Timothy Green from last night's party?"
"Timothy Green? The freak in his fifties? Word on the street is he's gone through six marriages and all his wives were dead! Is he obsessed with Sheila or something?" Rita asked, sounding incredulous.
Chapter 2 A Marriage Ad
"Absolutely! With Sheila married off to Timothy, she'll be too miserable to vie with you for Niko's attention," Paula said, her face lit up with a scheming grin.
"Oh my goodness! This is like killing two birds with one stone! Not only do we sideline Sheila, but we also stand to gain financially!"
Rita couldn't contain her excitement, though a hint of doubt soon crept into her voice, "But is Dad really on board with marrying Sheila to Timothy?"
With a derisive snort, Paula assured her, "His company's in a tight spot. Timothy's offer to invest came just in time, and your father felt compelled to accept to save the business."
Little did they know, Sheila was eavesdropping on their wicked scheme.
Reeling from the shock, Sheila struggled to maintain her composure.
So, the man from last night? A mere pawn in Rita's game?
Was her father considering marrying her off to an old freak just for the sake of the company?
At the peak of the Lothian Group, her father's affection was absent. Now, in financial turmoil, he viewed her as expendable. Was her worth reduced to a mere pawn in their games?
"Bang!"
The door flew open as Sheila made a dramatic entrance, catching Rita and Paula off-guard on the sofa.
"Sheila?" Rita's face registered panic. "Why are you here?"
"So, my unease last night wasn't just overindulgence but your doing! Rita, how could you do this to me? Aren't we supposed to be family, even if we have different mothers?" Sheila's anger was palpable, her body trembling with rage.
Rita shed her facade of innocence. "How dare you ask why? Niko is my boyfriend, and you're always chasing after him and trying to win him over. Consider this payback for being shameless!"
"So, this was all for Niko?"
Sheila's smile was laced with irony, her eyes brimming with anger.
"But it was me who met Niko first. After his car accident, as his girlfriend, when he was unconscious, I was the one by his side. I even gave up studying abroad for him. If it weren't for his memory loss and your deceitful act, he would never have fallen for you. In truth, you're the one being shameless here."
For half a year, as her boyfriend grappled with amnesia, Sheila tried everything to remind him of their two-year relationship. Yet, nothing worked.
Niko remained convinced Rita was his girlfriend.
This reality constricted Sheila's heart as if it were being squeezed, stifling her breath.
Rather than showing remorse, Rita appeared smug. "No matter the means, Niko chose me in the end. You're suited for that inferior gi**lo. And as for your upcoming marriage to Timothy, I doubt you'll last a month with him..."
With her fists clenched, Sheila shot back, "I might've walked right into your trap once, but marrying Timothy to serve your interests will not happen!"
As Sheila turned to leave, Rita, spotting Niko near the entrance, clutched at Sheila's dress and pleaded, "Sheila, Niko and I are in love. Stay out of our relationship, please."
A scream echoed; Sheila saw Rita collapsed on the floor.
"Rita!" a voice called out.
Before Sheila could respond, she was forcefully pushed aside.
Niko hurried to Rita's side, his concern evident. "Rita, are you alright? Sheila, why would you harm your sister?"
"Niko, please don't blame Sheila. She has feelings for you, and that's understandable..."
"Sheila, how many times do I need to say it? Your sister is the one I love! Your persistence only pushes me further away!" Niko scolded Sheila, who stayed on the floor, her hand now scraped. The physical pain hurt, but it was nothing compared to the pain in her heart.
Niko passed judgment without seeking her side of the story, a harsh departure from the affection he once showed.
Hoping for some understanding, Sheila looked up at Niko with humility and begged, "They're trying to force me to marry some awful old freak. Can you do something?"
Niko paused, his expression troubled. After a brief look at Rita, he coldly replied, "I'm just your sister's boyfriend. It's not my place to intervene. And even if I could, I wouldn't. You don't deserve my help."
His last words echoed sharply, cutting deep into Sheila's soul.
She had exhausted herself trying to rekindle their past, only to be met with such indifference.
"You are even trying to ensnare your sister's boyfriend. How malicious are you. Better to comply with your father's plan than cause more harm. That might be the right path for you," Niko said with disdain.
At that, Sheila burst into hysterical laughter in the middle of her tears. "Bravo! Niko, I endeavored to restore your memories, but you still failed to remember me. I'm done trying. May you never live to regret this choice!"
Addressing Rita and Paula with calculated calm, Sheila declared, "You think you can marry me off to some freak? I'll have you know, I'd rather marry a random stranger. I wouldn't bend to your demands!"
With those parting words, Sheila exited, not looking back.
An hour later, she posted a marriage ad on social media.
Chapter 3 Flash Marriage With A Gi**lo
At the top of a skyscraper, a man stood by the expansive window, one hand casually resting in his pocket. His presence was commanding, reminiscent of a majestic eagle surveying its domain.
"Boss." Zayd Wood, his assistant, announced himself with a knock before stepping in. "I've found out more about the woman you encountered yesterday. I found something intriguing."
Shane pivoted gracefully, the morning sunlight casting a gentle glow on his striking features.
Zayd presented him with an iPad, revealing, "She's placed an ad online seeking a husband."
"Seeking a husband?"
Shane raised an eyebrow as he scanned the post. "Looking for a man who avoids gambling, is mentally stable, and wishes to marry soon."
Even after Shane's recent vow to take accountability for their past interaction, she proceeded to post this advertisement.
A twinge of insult brushed Shane.
At the same time, on the other side, Sheila had talked to more than fifty boys online in just half a day.
She diligently selected a few candidates for meetings, hoping to get to know them better. Yet, after hours of waiting in a cafe, none appeared.
They had all reneged on their commitments.
"Isn't this ironic?"
A s*xy, resonant voice cut through Sheila's reflections.
Lifting her gaze, she found herself staring at the same man from last night, now dressed in casual attire, with one hand leisurely in his pocket, approaching with aristocratic ease.
"By yourself? Would you mind if I joined you?"
Sheila, mindful of their recent closeness, declined, "Sorry, this seat is taken."
Ignoring her reluctance, Shane smiled and gracefully sat across from her. "I heard you're in search of a husband?"
Sheila scrutinized him cautiously. "How did you know?"
With a refined query, Shane suggested, "Given our shared intimacy, aren't we more familiar than you are with those strangers? Why not consider me as an option?"
Sheila, pondering his poised stance, reflected on the unreliable individuals who had failed to meet her earlier.
Sheila's gaze sharpened as she coldly asked, "Is Rita behind this?"
Shane looked puzzled. "Rita? Who is she?"
"Don't play dumb! I'm aware of everything. Rita orchestrated your attempt to sleep with me last night. How much is she paying you to marry me?"
Sheila couldn't believe someone would use marriage as a mere financial deal.
Shane, detecting the contempt in Sheila's tone, felt his temper rise. "What do you take me for?"
"I believe you're not honorable," Sheila retorted with a dismissive smirk, placing money on the table. "Here's for the bill. Inform Rita that her schemes won't work on me twice!"
After saying that, Sheila stood up, determined to leave. But as she walked past him, he suddenly grabbed her wrist, pulling her back forcefully.
Suddenly, she ended up in his arms, sitting on his lap against her will.
He gripped her slim waist tightly, blocking any chance of escape.
Surrounded by his warmth, Sheila felt disoriented. As she tried to push him away, she demanded, "What are you doing? Release me!"
"Release you? Only if you explain why you think I'm dishonorable," Shane replied, amused by her attempts to free herself. However, his gaze intensified as he felt her body brushing against his own.
Feeling Shane's slight change, Sheila stopped moving, deciding not to argue more. Looking directly at him, she said, "You exchanged my innocence for money and planned to film us. Is that what a good person does?"
"Maybe you ought to consider yourself lucky it was me you spent that night with."
"What do you mean by that?" Sheila was intrigued yet skeptical.
"I had the hotel's security footage reviewed. After you were drugged, there was a man with a camera lurking around, likely the gi**lo you mentioned. I ended up being the one who helped you by chance."
Sheila, taken aback, repeated, "What did you say?"
To persuade her, Shane set his phone down on the coffee table.
"Take a look at the proof. See for yourself if you doubt me."
Sheila eyed his phone skeptically, then unlocked it. The surveillance footage from the hotel corridor began to play.
The video showed a creepy-looking middle-aged man holding a camera, his gaze fixated on her with sinister intent.
The man only left after she stumbled into Shane's arms and they entered the hotel room.
Sheila felt a shiver down her spine, making her tremble.
Rita not only drugged her but also set up a disgusting gi**lo to harm her.
She couldn't even fathom the possible outcomes if he recorded their intimacy.
"Why were you at the hotel if Rita didn't send you? The Green family reserved it for their event, and you needed an invitation to get in!"
Shane often booked the top floor of the hotel as his private space. After enjoying some drinks at a nearby event the night before, he opted to crash at the hotel for some downtime. Little did he know, Sheila would unexpectedly cross his path there.
After a brief pause, Sheila asked, "Were you hired by some rich lady to hang out with her at the hotel?"
Sheila was familiar with the ways of the rich and famous. In those circles, it wasn't unusual for wealthy women to rent private hotel rooms and spend time with attractive men for secretive rendezvous.
Given his good looks and perfect body, she guessed he might be a gi**lo.
A vein throbbed in Shane's temple as he chuckled, amused by her wild guess. "You have a wild imagination!"
Did this imply something?
Looking straight at Shane, Sheila clenched her teeth and said firmly, "I don't care about the rest. If you're not tied to Rita, I can give it a try. Follow me..."
Shane's curiosity was piqued as he noticed her sudden shift. "So, where are we headed?"
"You're interested in marrying me, right? Let's go tie the knot. Now!"
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Sheila had her back against the wall when her family tried to force her to marry an awful old man. In a fit of rage, she hired a gi**lo to act as her husband.
She thought the gi**lo needed money and did this for a living. Little did she know that he was nothing like that...
What happens next?
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