LOGINAlthough it's a marriage of convenience, it's still a real marriage.
Sheila wanted to fully experience it, so she woke up early to put on makeup and even wore the veil and little dress she had secretly bought from Kane a while ago.
Originally, she had fantasized about paying the down payment on the house and then going with Kane to get their marriage certificate while wearing this outfit.
She never expected that when the day finally came, the groom would be someone else.
When she went outside, the weather was particularly nice, clear and refreshing.
After Sheila told him her address, Killian said he would pick her up.
She had assumed that Jerry would be driving, but she was surprised to see Killian in the driver's seat.
Driven by her sense of duty as a working stiff, Sheila humbly asked, "Mr. Ford, should I drive?"
Killian glanced at her, expressionless. "No need."
Sheila sat in the passenger seat, feeling a bit restrained, and simply started reporting on work matters.
"Mr. Ford, the Japanese delegation will arrive the day after tomorrow. I've arranged everything that needs to be arranged, and I sent you the details in your email last night."
The implication was that even if she took sick leave these few days, it would affect her work.
When the light turned red, Killian gently stepped on the brake and casually looked at her. "Sheila, what is your role right now?"
"Huh?" Sheila didn't understand.
Killian: "You wouldn't talk about work with me even in bed, would you?"
"......"
Sheila's face flushed instantly.
The light turned green.
Killian started the car and, looking ahead, said, "Did you read the contract carefully? One of the clauses is to separate public and private matters."
She remembered there being such a clause: during work hours, she would do her job as a secretary well; in private time, she would strictly fulfill her duties as a wife.
But in their private relationship, they were really unfamiliar, like strangers.
Sheila simply lowered her head and played on her phone, saying nothing.
Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Twenty minutes after that, they each stood on the oath platform, holding their marriage certificates.
"Don't be so serious, groom and bride, smile."
"Okay, let's take another affectionate one."
Sheila awkwardly and cautiously moved a little closer to Killian.
The next second, her waist tightened, and her entire upper body involuntarily pressed against a solid chest.
As the shutter clicked, Sheila raised her head to look at the enlarged profile in front of her, and her mind went blank.
She had never even dreamed of this scenario.
She had actually married her boss.
Too bad this was a secret she couldn't tell anyone. Otherwise, she would be sharing this unbelievable and bizarre event with everyone she met.
After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Killian told her that she didn't need to go back to the office and that she should move into "Jin Yu Yun Di" today.
Moving in together so soon?
Sheila wasn't mentally prepared yet, but Killian didn't give her a chance to discuss it and drove off.
As Sheila was about to call a taxi to go back, 50,000 was transferred to her phone.
Worthy of the ruthless Lu, everything was efficient.
A little while later, another 150,000 was transferred.
The second transfer wasn't from Killian but from the company account, the bonus for the high-end sanatorium project.
The sudden influx of money instantly comforted Sheila, who had been feeling down.
Sure enough, "How to dispel sorrow? Only through getting rich" always applied.
Sheila remembered the apartment she had already paid a deposit on. Now she had enough money, but 700,000 of it was the savings from the monthly salary Kane had been giving her for the past four years.
She had originally thought that this was all of Kane's savings, and Sheila had once thought that he must have loved her very, very much. Looking back now, it was just a little compensation that slipped through his fingers.
Sheila went to the sales office and was met with disdain and lost 20,000 before getting her deposit back.
But she still wanted to buy an apartment.
Sooner or later, she would own a home of her own in this city.
Before going home, Sheila went to a bank and made reasonable plans for her money.
When she came out, it was already three in the afternoon, and she hadn't even moved yet.
So, she hurriedly walked across the pedestrian bridge to wait for a ride-hailing car.
"Sheila."
The familiar voice came from behind. She saw Kane standing next to a Lamborghini.
The headlights flashed twice. Kane realized something and quickly explained, "I was preparing to help the boss park the car in the garage."
Sheila glanced at the Maxwell Group building behind him.
Still lying to her.
In his eyes, she was really stupid and love-brained, wasn't she?
Sheila pursed her lips, still feeling very embarrassed.
"Did you come to find me?" Kane walked up to her, took her hand, and said with a hint of grievance in his voice, "Sheila, I really can't give you what you want right now."
"You still don't know how much I love you? I'll give you everything I can."
Sheila shook off his hand.
"I've already packed up your belongings that you left in the rental house. If you still want them, go and get them yourself."
"Also, I've calculated the expenses and savings for the past five years. I'll send you the spreadsheet and money together later."
"Let's just end things here. Don't contact me anymore."
Kane's heart clenched. He hadn't expected her to still be so stubborn.
"Sheila, do you think forcing me like this will work?"
"Don't be childish, okay?"
Sheila was too lazy to talk to him. She turned to get into the car but was pulled tightly into his arms. "If you run again, I really won't coax you anymore."
As he spoke, he kissed her ear.
"Kane Maxwell, what are you doing!" Sheila's eyes reddened with anger. Unable to break free, she roared at him, "Kane, I'm already married."
Brianna was dressed in a white suit paired with black jeans, almost identical to what Sheila had worn yesterday.The others glanced at Brianna, then their gazes landed on Sheila's perfect high-crowned ponytail updo.They were even wearing the same hairstyle.Since joining the crew, Brianna had been imitating Sheila day in and day out, from her clothing style to her hairstyle and makeup. Now, she was even mimicking her tone of voice and the way she walked.It was like she was participating in a celebrity impersonation show, so pathological it was appalling.The others quickly withdrew their disgusted gazes and ignored her.However, Brianna didn't give up and approached Sheila, hooking her arm. "Sheila, I'm closest to you on the set. Can't you bring me along to hang out?"Caroline couldn't stand it and shoved her away. "Copycat! When did Sheila become close to you? No one's close to you, okay? You've got some nerve."Caroline's v
"Mr. Ford, what's the market value of seventy percent of the the Ford Group's shares? Three hundred billion?""Do you think you're worth that much?""Me? I can easily rake in a billion just by being with Killian, of course I'm worth it.""Mr. Ford, please consider it."...Clearly, this was an edited recording.Even if Sheila hadn't warned him beforehand, he wouldn't have believed she'd say something like that.Back then, when he wanted to give her all his assets, she ruthlessly rejected him.Truman, seeing that Killian hadn't reacted for a long time, continued to fan the flames: "Sigh, Killian, you should stay away from women like this. I wonder who else she'll try to partner with now that I've refused her."Killian chuckled coldly: "Thank you for the reminder, Uncle Truman. Don't worry, I'll handle it."Truman's tense nerves immediately relaxed a bit. "That's good, I'm just worried about you. There are plenty of
"..."Everyone thinks that Killian would never marry her, that she's not good enough for Killian.She's tired of hearing it too.Sheila quietly glanced at him and chuckled, "Thank you, Mr. Ford, for your concern, but I don't need you to worry about my affairs."However, her answer was not at all what Truman expected. "Are you willing to watch Killian marry someone else in the future, while you grow old and are cruelly abandoned?"Sheila hadn't yet discerned Truman's intentions, so she followed his lead and asked, "Then what is Mr. Ford's brilliant idea?"Regaining control, Truman leisurely said, "I can give you another option."Sheila looked like she was all ears, playing along with him."Cooperate with me, help me get 70% of Ford's shares, and I can give you ten billion." Truman said with greedy eyes, "Then even if you break up with Killian, you can still have a place in the capital with that money."Sheila: "..."
Jerry's old face flushed. "Sir, what kind of beastly words are those?"The car screeched to a halt in the garage. Sheila practically leaped out, and Killian was hot on her heels.Sheila shoved open the door, and the lights blazed on, flooding the room. In that instant, she was pinned against the entryway wall by Killian, who launched into a kiss, demanding and possessive.He forced her lips open, his tongue tangling with hers, a fierce and relentless invasion that threatened to consume her whole.She knew it! What "talk things over"? He was nothing but a fox, and there was no such thing as simple goodwill with him.Sheila struggled for a few moments before her limbs turned to jelly. She hung limply onto him, losing herself to the rising tide of desire, a dizzying, addictive entanglement.He scooped her up by the thighs, carried her to the sofa, and settled her on his lap.The bright, spacious living room made Sheila feel exposed. She
Just as Sheila pulled out of the garage, she saw the black Porsche gaining on her from behind.She slammed on the gas, trying to shake him off.Luckily, it was rush hour, and with the heavy traffic, Sheila managed to ditch Truman at a red light after a few intersections.But Sheila knew she couldn't hide forever; she'd have to face his relentless pursuit sooner or later.When Sheila arrived at the restaurant's private room, Caroline and Amy were already there.She'd invited Caroline to discuss Amy's job situation.Caroline was stunned to hear that Amy had been fired because of what happened last night. "Damn, he is warning us. If we keep dragging you into our crazy escapades, he'll punish us.""Amy, losing your job is a minor setback," Caroline said, patting her on the shoulder to comfort her. "At least you weren't blacklisted from the entire industry, right?"Amy immediately looked relieved. "That's true."Sheila still
Sheila's heart was racing, but Derek's probing gaze was like a bucket of ice water, forcing her to suppress all her emotions."Okay, but think it through," her voice was unnervingly calm. "Once you agree, there's no turning back. No matter who the male lead is, you have to finish the role.""Yeah, I promise you." Caroline's voice came through the receiver, firm and clear.The two beside her also caught on to the gist of the conversation. The moment the phone hung up, Davis couldn't wait to ask, "Miss Ford is willing to continue acting?"Sheila raised her eyes, her gaze deliberately lingering on Derek's ashen face for a second, "Yes, she agreed."Derek stiffly tugged at the corners of his mouth, "Then what about the male lead? If Caroline participates, Mr. Cole will withdraw! You need to understand that Mr. Cole is the key. We'd rather lose Caroline than lose Mr. Cole.""I suggest we replace Caroline and persuade Mr. Cole to come back!"
“These lace pajamas can’t be cheap, right?”Marina snapped back to reality. Her mother, Nelly Hunter, was holding up the pajamas she’d bought yesterday, measuring them against herself. “Not bad taste. This size would fit me too. How about you give me one set?”She snatched the pajamas back, annoyed
Killian: “……”Marina took it as truth, “So you’ve all met him, tell me quickly, is Sheila’s boyfriend handsome? What does he do?”Ben laughed again, deliberately teasing Killian, “Killian knows him best, you tell her.”Marina leaned forward eagerly, “Then Killian, you tell me.”Sheila was speechles
After dinner, everyone strolled around the manor.Marina pestered Ben to take photos of her, "This is my happiest first night since returning to the country, take good pictures of me."Ben: "Why don't you get Killian to take them for you? You only know how to boss me around?"Although the three of
The girl saw Sheila in the back seat and was equally stunned."This is …" Ben glanced at Killian, "Killian's secretary, Sheila."Marina's gaze swept over the shopping bag Sheila was holding behind her, a slight awkward smile on her face."Hello, I'm Marina Stone, classmates with Ben and Killian fro







