Behind the Billionaire's Mask

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of jasmine and roses was mixed with the glow of twinkling light. Soft soothing classical music playing in background was blended with t

quet of white lilies. Her heart raced with the mere thought of ma

Mr. Walker, standing beside her, tried to reassure her, "Don't worry, I'm sure the

"Just to be sure, as long as I do t

Just get the wedding over with, and we'll give you you

, "You better k

n't believe they're marrying their daughter

ut Alexander is a bastard and an outcast. I heard

stically, "Oh, guess what? He

or your wedding? How does it feel to be marrying a bastard child? You know, his

ation, shouted, "Can you be quie

ficult to ignore and he was very commanding. He has sharp and chiseled features. His gaze was fixed on his dear wife and when Emily's gaze met his, Alex world seemed to be froze for a moment, s

Emily, taking confident stride. "Excuse me," he mumbled. "S

warm smile spreading across his face. "I'

- his features were cold and icy but he was very handsome. He had some strange aura around him. Meanwhile, from

s she walked away, then turned ba

dding prayers. "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, family and friends.

whisper. "I wasn't aware that the Walker family has

indifferent, replied

row, intrigued. "Hm

he her past. "My dad divorc

ou are just like me. The bla

t. "Are you disappointed? You are no

I am. Are you? Disappointed you are

't say I am. And you shouldn't

you, Alexander Griffin, take Emily Walker as your wife? To have

lex repli

o you, Emily Walker, take Alex

ctly into Alexand

nounced them husband and wife. Leaning closer to Al

seemed to sense this and turned her cheek towards him. Alex's expr

her. She tried to appear calm, but inside she was panicking gathe

asked, raising one corner of his mouth. "You are

Boom!

ghtning, leaving her stunned a

you, that's very kind of you", Emily said while carefully inspecting the apartment. Alex, with a

zy, I like it when

s is our home now," Alex re

g asked, "Oh......., which

iver down her spine. "Oh, um, there's only one bedroom in this house," he said, his breath war

think it's a little...?" She struggled. "It's like we barely know each o

e. "Jokes apart, we both don't want to be in this situation

r hand to shake h

er, his eyes locking onto hers. "Oh, and do not br

ivorced, I will be a good wi

Alex said, his tone softening as he released

ter she sacrificed her marriage and married a stranger but at the same time she w

h feeling satisfied by all the games he

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r way to the bathroom. She filled the tub with hot water and got her tired body into the

etching her arms. She got dressed, slipping on a simple crop-top with jeans then sh

n his nose. His sharp features were tensed, and his brow was furrowed. "He must be having a bad dream". She thought. With a soft touch, Emily

e the kitchen. He was taken aback to see a delicious breakfast on the dining table. "Oh, you made br

", Emily gasped while placi

mean to", Alex said

ding dress. I won't be ab

mment, "Your father wouldn't even buy you a w

buy an expensive wedding dress and wear it only once." She gave a sma

He dialed his secretary. "Richard, collect all

as living in this shack. "Boss, are you really going to live in this shac

at? Tell her my real iden

ed through them, his expression softening as he read. "Emily Wal

ng, boss?" Richard

eplied, "I'm going t