Caleb stood up from his chair, a hint of frustration in his eyes as he sighed."Amanda, what do you want now? Yesterday, I fell on top of you because you grabbed my t-shirt when you toppled over. It was not my fault. And today, I had already apologized for the water incident. What else do you want from me?"Caleb couldn't fathom why she just wouldn't let the matter go. He had come here to meet his fiancée, yet Amanda was still eager to stir up trouble."Why... why are you in this room?" questioned Amanda, staring directly at him."That's none of your business!" Caleb gritted, growing fed up with Amanda's persistence."I want to know! So answer the damn question!" Amanda shouted back.Caleb rolled his eyes and took a deep breath before turning his gaze back to her."I've booked this private. That is why I am here. But why are you here?" Caleb asked, putting his hands in his pockets, his eyes momentarily trailing over to the beauty beside her."No, I mean, why did you book this private
Clearing his throat, and totally ignoring Amanda, he extended his hand. "I'm Caleb King."Sophia responded with a small smile, reaching out to shake his hand. "Sophia Walters."Caleb couldn't help but smile widely as he felt her soft hand in his. However, when Sophia noticed his gleeful expression, she slowly withdrew her hand."Caleb, you do understand the reason we're here today, right?" Sophia asked with a serious tone.Caleb nodded, "Yes, I do."Sophia took a deep breath, her fingers fidgeting in her lap as she lowered her eyes. "Then I just want to say that I am ready to marry you," she uttered.Caleb was momentarily stunned, not expecting her to agree so readily, especially after the earlier spectacle in the restroom. According to the rules in the will, he had to marry her within six months without revealing his true identity.Unbeknownst to Caleb, Mr. Nat had used his vast wealth as a tool to manipulate and coerce Mr. Clark, Sophia's stepfather, into this arranged marriage. Mr.
"Sophia....don't you think my suggestion is a good one?" Amanda asked with a smirk.Sophia furrowed her eyebrows at her question, stealing a glance at Caleb, eager to gauge his reaction.Caleb had initially intended to tease Sophia about the conditions, but now the situation was becoming more complicated.He sighed, realizing that she had already made it clear they would only be husband and wife on paper. It wouldn't be an easy task to resist attraction when living under the same roof. Moreover, what if she eventually cheated on him? That thought lingered in Caleb's mind.That in itself would be a humiliation for himFacing potential betrayal from Sophia brought back memories of Tracy cheating on him when she was his girlfriend.The prospect of Sophia doing the same loomed over him, adding to the complexities of the situation. Yet, accepting the $3000 a month as a payoff seemed equally humiliating, as it would label him as a man dependent on a woman for living expenses."Listen, deli
Amanda huffed, glaring at Caleb as she pushed the napkin with the account number into her purse. Her initial plan had backfired, and frustration boiled within her. She had hoped he would show a bit of dignity, refuse the money, act in his usual humble manner, and leave – thus putting an end to the arrangement of marriage with Sophia and any link to her. The fear of people discovering their indirect connection irked her.Additionally, the substantial impact of a monthly expense of 8000 dollars on her savings was a cause for concern.As she reflected on it, the idea of offering money seemed rather foolish. Why didn't she think things through before speaking? Amanda needed to figure out a way to make Caleb reject the monetary proposal and abandon the wedding idea altogether.Attempting a different tactic, Amanda exclaimed, "How can you be so shameless! Is it appropriate, for a man to live off a woman's money?" Her frustration grew as Caleb shrugged, unfazed.As she uttered those words,
Caleb turned back around, studying the manager with a contemplative expression. The manager began to sweat again, fearing he had changed his mind and was going to be fired."Sir, I'm..." he stuttered, pulling out his handkerchief to wipe away the nervous sweat."Have you told anyone about my identity?" asked Caleb cautiously."No, sir. I haven't. Mr. Nat specifically instructed me that your identity must remain a secret. I'm the only one who knows, sir. And I assure you that your secret is safe with me.""Good," Caleb nodded with a small smirk."By the way, I wanted to know if the two people who insulted me in the restroom and called me a thief are members of this restaurant.""The man with your ex-girlfriend, sir," the manager said, then suddenly realized what he had said. "I'm sorry, sir, I didn't..."Caleb held up his hand to stop him from speaking further."Are they members of the restaurant?"The manager thought for a while and shook his head."No, sir, they are not. I've never s
Stephen couldn't help but glare angrily at Kenneth and Tracy, until suddenly something the manager said clicked in his mind."Wait a minute. Did you just say that my membership has been cancelled?""That's right, as of now you are no longer a member here!" The manager responded icily, his gaze shifting to Kenneth, who wore a nervously apprehensive expression before quickly averting his eyes.Upon hearing this, Stephen was livid. It was very hard to get a membership at this restaurant. His father had invested millions of dollars for both himself and Stephen, enduring extensive background checks, to secure their coveted gold-level membership card. Yet, unexpectedly, it was abruptly canceled.Membership here held an esteemed status, reserved for the elite. Only the crème de la crème possessed such privileges. If Kenneth's father discovered that a friend he had invited to his birthday party had stirred up trouble, leading to the cancellation of their prestigious membership, the conseque
Meanwhile...After Caleb departed from The Royal Palm Restaurant, he remained oblivious to the unfolding events. He had no inclination to find out; he trusted Mr. Holland to handle the situation adeptly.Standing outside a tall building, Caleb couldn't help but smile at the thought of Sophia. Marrying a woman of such unparalleled beauty was beyond his wildest expectations. However, the irony was evident to him. Despite her outward charm, she held reservations towards him. The restroom incident and Amanda's false accusations of inappropriate touches during his fall likely lingered in her mind, unfairly casting him as a pervert in her eyes."I wish our initial encounter hadn't left her with the wrong impression," he sighed, but a faint smile tugged at his lips."Anyway i still consider myself fortunate; I never expected my fiancée to be so breathtaking. I just wish there hadn't been a misunderstanding," Caleb sighed softly.Deep down, he harbored the hope that, with time, Sophia would
And what proof do you have that I can't afford to buy a house?" he challenged.The attractive manager regarded him as he posed the question, unable to resist rolling her eyes. She looked him up and down with a sneer, and some employees chuckled, finding his question amusing."Are you seriously asking this absurd question?" remarked the sneering manager.Caleb nodded, maintaining a serious expression. "Yes, I am asking, and I want an answer!""Alright, I'll entertain your questions just for amusement. Do you have any idea about the cost of these houses?" she asked with a smirk.Caleb looked at the woman and slowly shook his head "No, I don't have any idea.""You questioned how I knew you couldn't afford any of the houses. Allow me to enlighten you. The most affordable house for sale here is priced at over 2 million dollars," she stated, staring Caleb with a small smirk."2 million dollars," she repeated, emphasizing the figure with two raised fingers. "Now, can you honestly say you