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Chapter 12
Claire had barely finished speaking when Greg stepped forward, cutting cleanly through the rising tension.“I’m interested.”He said it simply.And that was enough to ignite the room.Laughter erupted—loud, sharp, and completely unrestrained.Deg leaned forward slightly, shaking his head in disbelief. “You’re interested?” he repeated, laughing under his breath. “Did you even hear what was just said?”Laura let out a short, cutting laugh. “This is embarrassing. Honestly, you should leave while you still have a shred of dignity left.”Melissa scoffed openly. “This isn’t a game, young man. That company doesn’t even acknowledge people at your level. You wouldn’t even get past the gate.”Claire folded her arms, her voice dripping with contempt. “You’re clearly desperate. Trying to impress us with empty confidence? It’s not working. Pride without foundation is just foolishness. Know your limits.”The insults came from all sides, but Greg didn’t react.He simply stood there, hands in his poc
Chapter 11
Scott’s expression hardened, the anger in his eyes cooling into something far sharper—disappointment edged with pride and disdain. “Then hear me clearly,” he said, his voice dropping into a cold, cutting tone. “If you insist on marrying him, I will never reckon with him as my son-in-law!” The words fell like a final judgment. Alina’s breath caught in her throat. Greg, however, didn’t react. He stood where he was, calm and unbothered, his posture loose, his gaze steady. No anger. No pleading. No sign that the rejection meant anything to him at all. Scott’s eyes narrowed further. That composure—so quiet, so unmoved—irritated him more than open defiance ever could. “And after everything you’ve just said,” Scott continued, his voice rising again, “I’m even more convinced that this… this embarrassment will not be allowed to stand!” “Father—” Alina tried to step in. “Enough!” The single word cracked through the hall like a whip. Scott turned sharply toward the entrance,
Chapter 10
Scott’s hands clenched at his sides, knuckles white, his face twisted with disbelief and rage. “Do you realize what you’ve done, Alina? You’ve married a man who—by every measure—is a loser! No status, no wealth, no connections! Have you thought about the social consequences of this… this disaster?” Deg laughed, a sharp, derisive sound that cut through the room. “Seriously? This is your husband? Look at him! His clothes wouldn’t even hit five hundred dollars, he has the demeanor of… of a clerk! Alina, what on earth were you thinking?” Laura, barely holding back her giggle, added, “He looks like someone scraping by day to day, not someone who could ever lift our family’s standing. You’re… throwing yourself away!” Melissa, their grandmother, narrowed her eyes behind her spectacles, shaking her head with audible disdain. “This is a disgrace, child. Do you understand the scandal you’ve invited? Marrying beneath yourself, beneath this family? It’s… shameful.” Alina’s hands tremble
Chapter 9
The car glided up the long, tree-lined driveway, tires crunching softly against the gravel. Alina leaned forward slightly, her eyes lighting up as the familiar silhouette of her family’s mansion came into view. After everything—the fear, the chaos, the danger—today was supposed to be different. Today was meant to be joyful. She had counted every hour since leaving the courthouse, imagining this moment… the look on her family’s faces when they saw her—standing beside Greg, her husband. “Are you nervous?” Greg asked, his voice calm as his hand brushed lightly over hers on the console. Alina shook her head, though the excitement in her smile gave her away. “No… just excited. They’ve been asking me to bring someone home for years. I can’t wait for them to meet you… to see that I’ve already taken that step.” Greg gave a faint, controlled smile. “Then let’s make sure it’s a good first impression.” Alina let out a soft laugh, leaning slightly toward him. “It’ll be more than that,
Chapter 8
Alina didn’t hesitate.Which man would have done what Greg had done for her? Risking himself without a second thought, stepping in when no one else did—saving her. There was no doubt in her mind.“Yes… I will,” she said softly, but with certainty.The next day, Greg adjusted his suit jacket as he walked beside Alina, her hand resting securely in his. She looked radiant—calm, composed, and quietly glowing.They had both agreed there was no need for anything extravagant. No grand ceremony, no crowd—just something simple, official, and real.As they stepped into the courthouse, the clerk looked up with a polite smile. “Good morning! Here for a marriage?”“Yes,” Greg replied, his voice steady and assured.Alina stood beside him, her posture straight, her gaze fixed on him. There was gratitude in her eyes—but also something deeper now. Trust. Admiration.The ceremony was brief. A few words. A few signatures. Then—the final stamp.“You may now kiss,” the clerk said.Greg glanced at her with
Chapter 7
The woman looked disheveled, her breathing shallow and uneven, and her skin ghostly pale under the streetlight. “Hey,” Greg said gently, crouching beside her. “Can you hear me?” Her eyes fluttered open, glassy and unfocused, as if she were looking through him rather than at him. “…don’t leave me,” she whispered. “I’m not going anywhere,” Greg assured her. “What happened?” She shook her head weakly, each movement seeming to drain her further. “They… gave me something. I… I don’t feel right…” Greg’s jaw tightened. That was all he needed to know. “Don’t worry. You’re coming with me. I’ll get you somewhere safe,” he said firmly. She didn’t resist as he helped her fasten the seatbelt, guiding her gently while she struggled to stay conscious. Once inside the car, he turned up the heat and grabbed a bottle of water from the console. “Here,” he said, pressing it into her trembling hands. “Take small sips.” Some of the water spilled down her chin, but she managed a few ca
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