My wealthy parents demanded I marry to inherit the family business, so I chose a “country girl” just to defy them. But soon, I discovered she was hiding a secret that changed everything.
Honestly, my intentions weren’t great. I wasn’t looking for love—I just wanted to rebel.
I’d always lived a carefree life with luxury, parties, and an assured future in my father’s business. Then one day, my parents sat me down.
“Alex,” my father said, leaning in seriously. “It’s time for you to settle down.”
“Settle down?” I scoffed. “You mean get married?”
“Exactly. If you want the company, we need to see commitment.”
Annoyed, I decided I’d play by their rules but on my own terms. That’s when I met Mary.
She was different: no flashy jewelry, no designer clothes. Volunteering at a charity event, she seemed indifferent to everything around her. Perfect.
“So, Mary,” I said, jumping right in, “how do you feel about marriage?”
Surprised, she raised an eyebrow. “Excuse me?”
“I have my reasons,” I replied. “I need someone willing to marry me, with some ‘conditions’ involved.”
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