2024-11-11 14:36:23Adam was furious. He owed so much to Kingsley Woods, a man of good heart and principle. And from what he could tell, Alistair was no different. So how could Cathy act as if the boy was no great thing? He was the best!
“Now, what does that have to do with anything? Huh? Ally is marrying Lisa and that’s what’s important!” Adam exhaled, trying to control himself. He looked at Lisa. “What are you waiting for, girl? You’re going with Ally to register your wedding now!”
Lisa didn't move and looked at Alistair with an expression that, if it could kill, the blond would be lying on the floor, lifeless.
Although Lisa didn't like the idea of having to marry a man who wasn't the one she had chosen for herself, besides, as her mother put it, being a poor village boy, she wouldn't go against her father, after all, she wouldn't be able to run away from marriage for long.
She walked past Alistair without even looking at him again, almost bumping into the blonde's shoulder.
“Hurry up, what are you waiting for, dummy?” she asked, and Alistair thought with disgust that he had gotten out of a bad engagement only to marry a woman who despised him even more. “Hell, he’s not only poor, but also an idiot!”
'What bad luck I got here!' he exclaimed internally and followed her.
The two got into the family car and didn't exchange a single word, each lost in their own thoughts. Lisa glanced sideways at Alistair and snorted.
'He's very handsome, but damn, he's a pauper!' she whined, imagining that soon, she would be married to a man with no possessions. 'I can't let myself fall for his charms... I need to find a way to make this man give up on being my husband. And soon!'
The car stopped in front of the Civil Registry and the two got out of the vehicle, entering the building and, in a few minutes, they got out with their marriage certificates.
“Let me make one thing clear, Mr. Woods,” Lisa began before they got into the car. Alistair stopped to listen, and Lisa turned to face him. “Just because we have our names on a piece of paper doesn’t mean we’re equal. You and I come from very different classes. And… this marriage? Well, it’s just a temporary arrangement, just to satisfy my father’s will. In a few months, we’re going to get a divorce!”
Alistair nodded slightly, tucking the marriage certificate into his backpack.
“Indeed, we are of very different classes, Mrs. Woods.”
That made Lisa let out a growl of anger and Alistair laughed at it. Lisa turned around and then got into the car, telling the driver to speed up, leaving Alistair behind. He still heard a few complaints like 'stupid' and 'imbecile'. Alistair put a hand in his pants pocket and watched as the car disappeared from view down the avenue.
Tired, he took his hand out of his pocket and looked at the keys Jessica had given him. They were for Star Hill Villa No. 01, the most luxurious gated community in all of Lothan City, Star Community.
The trip didn't take long, as the traffic was light. The problem was that as soon as he got out of the car, he saw someone he didn't expect to see so soon: Louise Weisz. The woman frowned as soon as she laid eyes on him and approached with her hands on her hips.
“What the hell are you doing here?” She asked, clearly irritated. “Are you following me, by any chance? Is that what it's about? We’re over!”
Alistair finally let out an annoyed laugh, as he was reaching the limit of his patience.
“Spare me, I live here,” he replied without any courtesy.
“You, living here?” Louise snorted and Alistair turned to the door to open it. “Didn’t you have a better excuse to come after me? As if a poor guy like you could ever afford to live here!”
Alistair turned to Louise, his face completely cold and a mocking smile on his lips.
“For your information, Miss Weisz, I am married to Lisa of the Anderson family. I have no reason to come after you!”
Louise pressed her lips together in annoyance. Married? They had barely broken off their engagement and Alistair Woods was already married?
“Then enjoy your life with this… Lisa Anderson and never look for me again!”
“Woods,” Alistair said, and Louise, who had already turned away, spun on her heel to face him. “Lisa Woods. She’s not an Anderson anymore. She’s a Woods. My wife.”
Louise let out a scream of rage and left.
“What a presumptuous woman!” Alistair said, before shaking his head and opening the door to his new house.
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Alistair went upstairs and decided it was best to leave a note. Lisa was driving, but he could see that she was tired. Maybe that little nap had been enough, maybe not. He grabbed his notepad and a pen, which always stayed on the nightstand next to the bed.Then, he pulled the quilt aside and tossed it over Lisa—she was all curled up, clearly cold. The young woman had on a light dress, since she had gone to a pool party.He went back downstairs and saw Maria still standing, clutching her purse tightly. The young woman looked uncomfortable and was nervously biting her lips. She was wearing a dress similar to Lisa’s, but the cut hugged her generous curves much more, and Alistair felt strange—and disappointed in himself—for noticing he was ‘seeing too much.’ Maria was his wife’s friend. Whether the marriage was real or just for show was irrelevant.“Let’s go, Miss Johnston,” Alistair said seriously. “I’ll drive you home. I’ve left a note for Lisa, but in case she wakes up while we’re on
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Lisa swallowed hard.“Of course we are,” she said, clearing her throat with a cough. Alistair’s closeness was making her nervous. “Are you… are you interested in Rosemary?”Alistair raised an eyebrow quickly and exhaled, turning back to the wardrobe.“No.”“Are you sure? Most guys would want a shot with her.”The way Lisa spoke was suggestive. She was clearly trying to test Alistair.“I’m not interested.”“And why not?” Lisa asked, sitting on Alistair’s bed. She could smell his scent on the sheets—masculine, warm. “Isn’t she your type?”“As you yourself said, I’m married,” Alistair replied, turning around. He was holding a small bottle in his hand. “The kind of girl I go for will be my wife.”Alistair wasn’t saying he wanted Lisa, only that he didn’t look at other women when he was already committed to someone. No matter how pretty they were, he wouldn’t make a move or accept flirtation. Still, Lisa’s face turned red and she bit her lip. She looked directly into Alistair’s eyes and le
Chapter 29
Rosemary hadn’t expected to be yanked like that and ended up falling after twisting her ankle.“Lisa!” she complained and swallowed hard, the words caught in her throat when she saw Lisa’s murderous glare aimed at her. “I just… You said it wasn’t him!”Lisa stepped beside Alistair and ran her hands down his arm.“Well, I was wrong! And you saw him up close—you knew very well it was him!” Lisa snapped. “How dare you invite him to have fun with you? Don’t you have any shame?”Rosemary looked at Alistair, who wore an unreadable expression. She stood up, wincing at the pain in her ankle.“Mr. Woods…,” she said, pouting her lips. Sure, Lisa was his wife, but come on, she was involved with Edward Hunter! So what if Rosemary made a move? Wouldn’t she be doing him a favor? Especially if it helped Alistair escape that marriage! “Could you help me?”Alistair exhaled and almost stepped forward, but Lisa stopped him. He looked at her, and her eyes were locked on his, as if to say: if you dare, I
Chapter 28
“Hey, isn’t that your husband?” a girl asked, nudging Lisa, who was staring at the figure emerging from the water.“Of course not!” Lisa replied, fanning her face. That couldn’t be Alistair Woods. Not only did she not think he’d have any business in that neighborhood, but… come on, the man in the pool looked like a Greek God!“Thank God! I’m going over to talk to that hottie!” the girl ran her hands through her hair, and the others giggled. Maria, who had only just approached the group, looked in the same direction—and her heart started racing.“Lisa, is that…?”“No!” she replied, but her fingers were clenched against her palm, nails digging into the skin.“And what if it is? Rosemary’s already heading his way…” Maria looked away. She didn’t think it was right to stare at someone like that. Alistair wasn’t showing off; he was in his own backyard.“So what?” Lisa tried not to show concern, though she was clearly uncomfortable. Rosemary was already outside her house and waved up at the
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Edward Hunter. Alistair wasn’t really surprised that man could be involved in something shady—but human trafficking?“I want all the information, Harriet. Thank you for telling me.”Harriet had a feeling Alistair knew something, but she wouldn’t pressure him. She trusted the judgment and abilities of the man who, to her, was the only one worthy of her heart.As soon as he hung up the phone, Alistair searched through his contacts and was about to call Lisa. But what good would that do? That family would likely say he was just jealous of Edward and humiliate him again.‘Sometimes, people need to learn through pain!’, Alistair told himself. Then, a face appeared in his mind. Maria.That young woman seemed decent, despite hanging around Lisa. In fact, he couldn’t even understand why she was friends with that shallow girl who now had his last name on a marriage certificate.According to the rules, he couldn’t file for divorce without a solid reason. There had been a promise, and he had ful
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“I’ll ask one last time: what’s your goal? If you don’t speak in the next few seconds, forget I was ever a gentleman, because I’ll throw you out!”Louisa’s expression changed instantly. She pulled her arm back, but Alistair’s grip was strong.“I was just teasing! And… you’re very confident. Don’t you know who I am? Don’t you know I’m the first woman—”“And do you know who I am?” he asked, his tone stern and his eyes cold. “Louisa Weisz, I admire your position and what you’ve achieved, but I warn you: you are in no condition to be considered competition for me!”Louisa took a deep breath and tried a technique to free herself, but Alistair didn’t even move. She spun, but he caught her with his other hand, pulling her against him. Her back collided with his chest and she swallowed hard.“Alistair Woods! I’m still being nice!”Without another word, Alistair dragged her to the door and pushed her outside. Louisa nearly fell, and when she turned her face, she saw his hardened expression bef
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