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p into the passenger seat. As she settled, she noticed Andrew in the dr

her reaction, tilted his head to catch a fleeting g

nd mumbled her greeting. His response wa

ewlyweds. Alice, being uneasy, cast glances around, and

one can see through," Andrew mentioned, his t

pite his stoic appearance, there was a gentle and

estioned, "How did you discover I

livious to my wife's location or fail to shiel

ofile, Alice sighed. His demeanor left her uncertain - was it protectivene

, taking on a menial task for reasons unknown, leading her into jeopardy. His anger sim

at Alice, he questioned,

ered, as she listened to his question. Biting her lower lip in

e contest itself or the pan

del in a designer contest?" Andrew posed the quest

to explain her reasons, only t

pecially for the woman you're

ss as he demanded to know the reason beh

ice furrow

ca snatched your boyfriend, right? And you're

nt. 'How in the world did he discover

ed into so much about me; how could he overlook the crucial reason for my

fond of his relentless questioning. Despite his rescue, she

rieved a file from the rear se

ing. Take a good look at it; it might jog your memor

ywed wife is annoying him. Managing her requires a different ap

ages to find and read the c

keep anything hidden from each other," Andrew sta

he forgot about this contract marriage, let alone its terms,

drew questioned,

ed it again. Andrew glanced at her yielding p

should have informed me about this assignment. Didn't y

ing permission or divulging my work details

l and professional spheres. While her personal life may be in disarray, her pr

nger again." Andrew delivered another authoritative

nor and assertion of his rights, she sensed a genuine warmth and co

wanted to reassure him and dispel any notion

ay," Andrew responded, displeased with her dismis

husband who hadn't cracked a smile since their encounter. 'Does he really

ded, self-made people who are not us

u to fall prey to anyone. It's not a crime, anyw

ou possess superpowers? Ho

hatever, don't withhold things

Alice found it challenging to cope. She

he's leaps and bounds better than Mason. Ugh, why am I even comparing the

ibly compare them? They serve different purposes in my life. With Mason, emoti

ned lines and cohesive features-and let out a sigh. 'Even with his stunning looks that could captivate

ngston.

oised to exit, but paused, atte

riage make me uneasy. I suppose both of us need time to familiarize ourselves and bridge t

pcoming days as part of her revenge, so it's preferable to mak

d. "Okay, I'll give you as much time as you need,

arth every detail about her through his sour

Alice assur

let's st

interjected, prompting Andrew to p

ng yourself in my issues; I'

th Andrew. Although he was tempted to object, he acquiesc

s commotion. Except for live broadcasts, the

t," Alice nodded,

held the door open for her

found themselves standing on the airport runway, facing

his bird t

tone, taking her hand as he walked between his guards, c

ior of the plane. While she had experienced chartered flights many times

London; the details remained shrouded in mystery. Alice

bowed to Andrew, and respectfully said, "Sir, the cabin is prepared

t?' Alice tried to fath

" Andrew stated, ri

ice questioned, looki

r honey

on?" Alice stamm