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The Unwanted son-in-law

The Unwanted son-in-law

Ethan Carter Ethan's family business is on the verge of bankruptcy. His father, William Carter, is desperate for a solution, Leonard Windsor, a billionaire, proposes a deal::::: if Ethan marries Zara, the Windsor family will financially support the Carter business. But who is Zara, that is father is willing to marry her off to a poor guy.
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Chapter: Chapter 14: slipping into obsession
Zara’s POVI am losing my mind.It’s his fault.Ethan.The man who consumed my thoughts.This man is slowly destroying me.And now, the same man is ignoring me.****I watch him from the doorway of his office, my arms folded, my nails digging into my skin.He’s seated behind his desk, flipping through files, his expression unreadable.He hasn’t teased me since that night.Hasn’t looked at me the way he did when we almost kissed.Like he wanted me.Like he was about to do those naughty stuffs.Now, it’s like I don’t even exist.And I hate it.I don’t even care about the contract anymore.I don’t care about the stupid revenge I planned.All I want is him.To have him see me.To have him want me.And I am getting damn frustrated and depressed 😔 Ethan’s POVShe’s watching me.I can feel her presence in the room, feel the heat of her stare burning into me.Zara.She’s been acting strange lately.Clingy. Needy.Like she wants something from me.Like she’s obsessed.But I don’t have time f
Last Updated: 2025-02-22
Chapter: Chapter 13: IS THIS LOVE OR JEALOUSY
Zara’s POVMia is gone.I should feel satisfied.I should be celebrating, basking in my victory after putting that little snake in her place.But something doesn’t sit right.The way she left without begging for her job.The way she didn’t cry or plead for Ethan to stop me.The way she smirked before walk- running.Like she had a plan.And I was too caught up in my little power play with Ethan to see it coming.AT NIGHTI wake up to the sound of my door creaking open.At first, I think it’s Ethan, sneaking in like he did before..Before he decided I wasn’t worth his time.But then I hear it.A soft click.<
Last Updated: 2025-02-21
Chapter: Chapter 12: Avoiding ME!!
Zara’s POVEthan Windsor is avoiding me.Not just the normal, I-hate-you-so-I-won't-talk-to-you kind of avoidance. No. This is worse.He acts as if I don’t exist.Like nothing happened that night.Like he didn’t almost cross a line.Like he didn’t hurt me.And the worst part? He never even apologized.That bastard.I don’t know what’s worse his avoidance or the fact that it’s working. Because instead of hating him like I should, all I can do is think about him. Obsess over him. Replay every second of that night in my head, over and over again, like a song stuck on repeat.His touch.His breath.The way his voice had dropped lower, rougher, when he said my name.I shake my head furiously. No. I refuse to be weak.I refuse to be the girl who falls for the enemy.But that’s the thing about Ethan Windsor. He doesn’t need to do anything to make me fall.He just needs to exist.The first morning after our encounter, I storm downstairs, fully prepared to rip him apart for what he did.For to
Last Updated: 2025-02-20
Chapter: Chapter 11: Her revenge
Zara’s POVI hate him.No, hate isn’t enough. Loathe. Despise. Wish-he-would-fall-into-a-ditch.Ethan Windsor is an asshole.Last night? That moment we had? The way he touched me? The way he was about to kiss me?A mistake.That’s what he called it.And then had the audacity to tell me to forget it ever happened.I might have been stupid enough to fall for him for a second, but I’m not going to let him get away with humiliating me.He messed with the wrong woman.I get out of bed, my heart pounding with rage and determination.I’m going to make his life hell. The next morning, I sit at the head of the dining table, sipping my tea like the Queen of England.Ethan walks in, his hair messy and his face grumpy like he barely slept.Good.“You’re up late,” I say sweetly.He grunts and sits down. “Not in the mood, Zara.”“Oh, but you will be,” I purr, placing a long list on the table in front of him.He stares at it. “What is this?”“A list of things you need to do today.”His brows furr
Last Updated: 2025-02-20
Chapter: Joy killer
Ethan’s POVThe second Chris walks in, Zara jerks away from me like I just burned her.I smirk. Guilty much?Chris, on the other hand, looks like he just walked in on a crime scene. His eyes flick between us me standing there half-wet and shirtless, Zara flushed and breathless.His expression darkens.He spat everything he wanted, I didn't care much but when he asked Zara if I was forcing it, I had to snap.Hey are you crazy, she doesn't worth forcing myself on, I snapped, I knew Zara was hurt hearing that, but we will sort out that later.“Then what the hell is going on here?”I roll my eyes, running a hand through my damp hair. “What does it look like?”Chris clenches his jaw. “It looks like you’re doing something you shouldn’t.”I chuckle. “Like what? Standing in my own damn room?”Zara scowls at me before turning to Chris. “you are done deliverying your message so what are you still doing here?”“I also came to check on you,” he says, still glaring at me. “Clearly, I was right to
Last Updated: 2025-02-11
Chapter: Tensions
Ethan’s POVBy the time I get to my room, my body is aching.I tossed my tie onto a chair before unbuttoning my shirt. Today was hell. Meeting after meeting, signing contracts, shutting down greedy businessmen who thought they could outplay me, it was exhausting.And Zara?She wasn’t helping.That little stunt she pulled downstairs.. trailing her finger down my chest, taunting me, yeah, she knew exactly what she was doing.I exhale sharply, shaking my head. “Forget it.”Right now, I need a shower.The hot water pounds against my skin, loosening the tension in my shoulders.I close my eyes, letting the warmth seep in.For a moment, it’s just silence.No business deals.No sarcastic comments from Zara.Just me and the water.But then…..Knock. Knock.I frown.Seriously?"Who is it?" I call out, irritation already creeping into my voice.Silence.I wait a beat. Nothing.Sighing, I turn off the shower and wrap a towel around my waist. Steam swirls around me as I step out of the bathroom,
Last Updated: 2025-02-11
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