Imagine marrying a poor man only to discover that he wasn't actually poor. Katherine didn't know what else to expect after she got dumped by her boyfriend and ended up marrying another man the very next day. Her new husband, Esteban was handsome, but she thought her marriage life wasn't going to be special at all. It came as a surprise to her when she discovered that Esteban was actually so clingy. Strangely, all the problems she encountered after the marriage were solved with ease. Something just wasn't adding up. Suspiciously, she asked him, "Esteban, what's going on here?" With a shrug, Esteban replied, "Maybe luck is just on your side." Katherine believed it. After all, she had gotten married to Esteban when he was about to go broke. She was the breadwinner of their family. They continued to live life as a simple couple. So, nothing prepared Katherine for the shocker she received one day. Her simple husband was not so simple! She couldn't believe that she was actually married to a zillionaire. While she was still processing the shock, Esteban hugged her and smiled. "Isn't it great?" Kathrine had a million questions for him.
Katherine Morgan stood outside the Civil Hall, watching the bustling crowd. Out of nowhere, a lean figure obscured her view. Lifting her gaze, she met the eyes of a notably tall man.
Her eyes fixated on the man before her, a blank expression on her face. Dressed in a sleek black suit, he possessed features so chiseled it was as if they were handcrafted by God himself. He was about 1.9 meters tall, which exuded an aura of dominance.
"Are you Katherine Morgan, the woman my grandmother has been trying to introduce to me?" he asked with a hint of impatience.
Suddenly, Katherine snapped back to reality, recalling the reason she was here at the first place.
Yesterday evening, following her parents' advice, she went to the home of her boyfriend, Darrell Clark, to discuss their upcoming wedding plans. Unexpectedly, she bumped into a situation where he was having sex with her cousin.
Feeling betrayed, she broke up with him in anger and disgust and stormed off. On her way, she encountered Lainey James, who had been kind to her back when she was in the orphanage.
After Katherine had reunited with her family, she hadn't seen Lainey again.
When Katherine met Lainey this time, she was filled with sorrow, and she poured her heart out. Lainey offered kind words of solace and revealed that she had a grandson, a fine and upstanding young man. She asked if Katherine might be interested in giving dating a go with him.
Katherine's family pressured her to marry, and in the heat of her anger over Darrell's situation, she agreed impulsively.
But now...
Katherine scrutinized the man before her. His good looks and charm were evident. He didn't fit his grandmother's description of someone struggling to find a wife.
Maybe it was because she was staring so intently that he grew impatient. He arched his eyebrows and urged, "I've got a lot on my plate. If we have to do this, let's speed it up."
Katherine trembled and meekly lowered her head, resembling a young girl who had made a mistake. "Alright."
They completed the simple marriage procedures and soon emerged with their marriage certificate.
Katherine was dazed, staring at the name on the certificate-Esteban James. She couldn't grasp how she had just hastily married a total stranger.
Esteban observed her.
His keen eyes scanned her lovely visage. She had rosy lips and wore a basic denim vest and a pair of crisp, standout white sneakers.
He chuckled silently. This woman appeared demure and timid, but who could say for sure if she was putting on an act?
It was possible that this lady hatched a plan to trick his grandmother and snatch the position of Mrs. James for herself.
He had gone through with the marriage for his grandmother's sake. He resolved to keep a close eye on Katherine; any sign of deceit would not be tolerated.
Just as he had finished this task and was about to come up with a reason to depart, Katherine's phone started ringing.
It was her grandmother. Katherine's expression tensed. She couldn't utter a word to Esteban before she ran away to answer the call.
"Katherine Morgan, what's this now? You spent the entire night outdoors and didn't come back home. Get back here immediately!"
Her grandmother abruptly disconnected after she finished her words, giving Katherine no opportunity to explain.
The click of the phone being disconnected resonated, and Katherine couldn't help but let out a sigh. She then approached Esteban and expressed regret. "I'm sorry, but I have a family matter to attend to. I need to leave now."
"Okay."
Esteban promptly gave his consent. He watched Katherine merge with the crowd and vanish before his phone started to ring.
On the other end, Lainey's voice was gentle. "Esteban, did you meet Katherine? Do you have the marriage certificate? Are you still at the Civil Hall?"
"Yes, we've met, and the marriage certificate is in hand," Esteban replied, his eyes clouding over as he recounted the events. After a moment, he added, "She had to rush home to deal with something."
"What? You brat, you've just got married, and you let her go home by herself? That's not right!" Upon hearing Esteban's heartless remarks, Lainey scolded him with fiery anger.
With Katherine's departure, Esteban felt no need to conceal his feelings any longer and openly voiced his discontent.
"You're quite open-minded. You stumbled upon a woman and let me marry her. Aren't you concerned that she might not be the right fit?"
Lainey, confident in her choice, dismissed his concerns. "I've seen her at the orphanage before. She's always been mild and sensible. Trust me, spend some time with her, and you'll come to love her."
"No chance." Esteban's good-looking face clouded over, and he spoke with determination. "I got the marriage certificate with her for your sake. I don't want to waste my time. If I don't develop any feelings for her within a year, I'll end the marriage. Grandma, there's no stopping me."
Lainey had confidence in her judgment. She didn't believe the couple would divorce later on, so she readily consented. "Sure, that's fine. But you'll need to spend this year with Katherine. After all, how else can you nurture your relationship?"
Esteban's silence was heavy, his eyes reflecting his dissatisfaction.
But Lainey appeared unaware of his feelings. "Didn't Katherine have a problem at home? As her husband, you shouldn't leave her to handle it alone. Why don't you go see what's going on?"
Esteban had a strong reluctance to do so. However, he found no other option but to heed his grandmother's advice. He began looking for the address based on the information from their marriage certificate.
Chapter 1 Newlyweds
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Chapter 2 A False Accusation
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Chapter 3 Poor And Rude Husband
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Chapter 4 Bought In Full
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Chapter 5 Plagiarism
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Chapter 6 Plan B
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Chapter 7 I Am Married
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Chapter 8 The Yellow Electric Scooter
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Chapter 9 I Will Protect You
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Chapter 10 Nostalgic Home Cooking
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Chapter 11 She Dug Her Own Grave
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Chapter 12 Successful Plan B
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Chapter 13 Special Design
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Chapter 14 The Client's Feedback
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Chapter 15 Pressured Into Dinner
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Chapter 16 Providence Restaurant
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Chapter 17 A Premium Box
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Chapter 18 A VIP Box
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Chapter 19 Sincere Apologies
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Chapter 20 The Anonymous Post
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Chapter 21 Looking For Evidence
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Chapter 22 The Tables Have Turned
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Chapter 23 Boss's Warning
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Chapter 24 Surrounded By Thugs
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Chapter 25 How Could I Leave You Alone
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Chapter 26 A Strange Couple
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Chapter 27 Deal With The Wounds
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Chapter 28 Confrontation
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Chapter 29 Avenge Her
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Chapter 30 Unexpected Visitor
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Chapter 31 Sharing A Bed
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Chapter 32 Waiting For Your Good News
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Chapter 33 Unwanted Guest
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Chapter 34 Meeting The Parents
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Chapter 35 A Touching Moment
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Chapter 36 Making Trouble
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Chapter 37 Twisted Lies
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Chapter 38 Curse Her Own Granddaughter
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Chapter 39 Family Meeting
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Chapter 40 The Next Chairman
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