fiancé's uncle?" Patricia, who just seemed to have heard the n

s is the only decision I could make. I c

o was already done with the makeup, bef

ve," she repl

f the waiting room. Even though I tried not to think of Ellio

about everything. Getting abandoned by the ma

e is he

of my thoughts. I lowered my gaze to avoid meeting

whose hands were trembling, m

." Kai said, trying to calm me. I could s

sing my gaze to stare at the

to a year ago. How Kai ended up being next to me instead o

ow why Mr. Kai Linton is here instead of Elliot Linton," the of

dded in a

speak, Kai had already done so. A brigh

Kai asked, his expression calm and calculated. "Amy called off her engagement

was. He sounded as if he'd been p

back to reality. I didn't expect the guests

ficial's voice calmed the guests who were clapping. "

uestion. I thought he was just going to pronoun

t seemed like

lt the last word stuck in my throat. Or may

c feelings for Kai? This wedding was just to s

tongue as the guests' whispers filled the hal

pronounce you both husband and wife," the offic

e to Kai before his lips met mine. I wanted to push him off,

from the kiss, smiling as

i walked up to reputable businessmen, ignoring his fath

edding hall, and my breath

ddressed me as Mrs. Linton. I didn't feel any excitement compared to the exc

n. "I want to show you something important," his deep voice made m

g married in the abs

low him. Without asking qu

e wedding hall belonged to his family, almost e

the door behind me, making me anxious. I don

ument, which he placed on the table. "This is the document containing our agreement

as he said: 'This marriage is strictly business, a 12-month agreement. In exchange for supporting him with my family ima

I reached for the pen. I held back the tears that threat

make sure this goes well-you will have your father's assets and go

I th