Flash Marriage: Taming The Cold CEO

Flash Marriage: Taming The Cold CEO

Xing Jiayi

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Lesley and Michael both fell out of love when they bumped into each for the first time. The next day, they got legally married. It seemed like Cupid was always up to mischief. Misunderstandings filled their marriage life. Lesley and her ex-boyfriend became in-laws, while the woman Michael had been missing came back home. Now that he had the one he truly loved around, Lesley decided to leave. However, the seeds of love already took root and sprouted in their hearts. When would they find it out? Where would their story go by then?

Chapter 1 Marry A Stranger

The neon lights outside reflected on the glass-paneled windows of the cafe. A tiny snail moved drowsily on the potted plant in the corner. Lesley Liang, who had chosen a seat near the window, was staring out absentmindedly while she waited. After looking around for a while, her eyes finally rested on the potted plant beside the window and she found that sadness surged within her like a tidal wave.

Never in her wildest dreams would Lesley Liang have thought that she would marry a man whose name she didn't even know fifteen days before. She had spent the last three months in a mess.

This was the first time she was going to meet her best friend after she broke up with her boyfriend and got married.

Suddenly, the tranquil atmosphere in the cafe was destroyed by a loud voice.

"Hi, Lesley!"

The voice drowned out the pleasant sounds of the soothing, classical music playing in the cafe. With an embarrassed smile, Lesley Liang quickly gestured her friend to be quiet. Seeing this, Phoebe Jin, who was wearing a fiery red suit and short skirt, covered her mouth and walked towards her sheepishly.

"How come you chose to meet me in a cafe this time?" Taking a seat across Lesley Liang, Phoebe Jin couldn't help but feel surprised.

With a faint smile, Lesley Liang pursed her lips slightly. Her dimples were as sweet as candy, and her big eyes were as clear as water, as if there was never any sadness in them.

"We haven't seen each other for about three months." Lesley put down the coffee in her hand and smiled softly.

Phoebe Jin looked at her friend up and down and felt something was wrong, so she asked, "Where have you been all this time? Tell me the truth. You haven't been answering the phone when I called. And when I went to your house, the landlord said you had moved out. You are an adult. Can you stop behaving like this and worrying me?"

Phoebe reprimanded loudly as if she was her mother. Looking around, Lesley teased, "I chose to meet you in a public place so that you wouldn't yell at me."

But Phoebe didn't care whether it was a public place or not. She continued ranting about Lesley's sudden and unannounced disappearance.

With an apologetic look, Lesley bit her lips and said softly, "Phoebe, I'm married."

"What?" sputtered Phoebe as the coffee spilled from her mouth. She touched Lesley's forehead in disbelief and asked, "Do you have a fever? Why are you talking nonsense?" Then she wiped the coffee with a tissue.

Lesley said seriously, "It's true." She smiled sadly.

The warm and cozy atmosphere in the cafe became cold and tense after Lesley finished speaking. The playful expression on Phoebe's face disappeared too. She asked in a low voice, "Are you serious?"

Biting her lips again, Lesley nodded silently.

Lesley knew before coming here that Phoebe would be shocked when she heard the news of her marriage. So she was prepared for this reaction. She remained calm and waited for Phoebe to absorb the news.

After about five minutes of silence, Phoebe sighed, stared at Lesley, and said, "I know you feel bitter. You have been in love with your boyfriend for many years, but he suddenly cheated on you. No one can get over such a betrayal."

The corners of Lesley's mouth twitched. Those words stabbed her heart like a knife.

"Lesley, I feel sorry for you. You have to take care of yourself. That two-timing scoundrel doesn't deserve your attention at all. You will meet someone better in the future!" Noticing the sadness on Lesley's face, Phoebe tried to comfort her, ignoring the news that her friend had just given her. She couldn't believe that Lesley was married.

Lesley knew why Phoebe wasn't convinced. After all, Lesley had just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, David Han, and now, out of the blue, she claimed that she was married. Obviously, Phoebe would think that it was a prank. Moreover, she knew that Lesley still loved David Han.

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Flash Marriage: Taming The Cold CEO
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Chapter 1 Marry A Stranger

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Chapter 2 Are You Insane

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Chapter 3 Let's Get Married

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Chapter 4 Take Yourself Seriously

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Chapter 5 What Are You Doing

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Chapter 6 You Just Like To Be Abused So Much

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Chapter 7 Living With Her Two Years Together

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Chapter 8 He Had A Lover In His Heart

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Chapter 9 But I Still Want To Sleep

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Chapter 10 Why Are You Here

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Chapter 11 She's So Beautiful

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Chapter 12 You Were Just From A Poor Family

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Chapter 13 I Came To See My Sister-in-law

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Chapter 14 What A Pity

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Chapter 15 You Were A Scheming Woman

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Chapter 16 Stay Away From Me

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Chapter 17 She Is Pregnant Now

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Chapter 18 I Need To Understand You

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Chapter 19 I Didn't Care About It (Part One)

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Chapter 20 I Didn't Care About It (Part Two)

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Chapter 21 It Seems That She Really Likes You (Part One)

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Chapter 22 It Seems That She Really Likes You (Part Two)

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Chapter 23 Daddy, You Are Back (Part One)

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Chapter 24 Daddy, You Are Back (Part Two)

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Chapter 25 Let Them Be (Part One)

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Chapter 26 Let Them Be (Part Two)

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Chapter 27 We All Have Our Own Good Days (Part One)

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Chapter 28 We All Have Our Own Good Days (Part Two)

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Chapter 29 You Love Each Other (Part One)

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Chapter 30 You Love Each Other (Part Two)

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Chapter 31 I Won't Come To You Anymore (Part One)

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Chapter 32 I Won't Come To You Anymore (Part Two)

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Chapter 33 Who Is The Father Of This Baby (Part One)

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Chapter 34 Who Is The Father Of This Baby (Part Two)

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Chapter 35 Are You Out Of Your Mind (Part One)

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Chapter 36 Are You Out Of Your Mind (Part Two)

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Chapter 37 How Dare I Continue To Show Off (Part One)

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Chapter 38 How Dare I Continue To Show Off (Part Two)

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Chapter 39 I Didn't Sleep Well Last Night (Part One)

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Chapter 40 I Didn't Sleep Well Last Night (Part Two)

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