[#lovesosweet] [WARNING: Mature content 18+] [WPC #AUG2023Entry] « Is it not enough that I have been 'sold off' as a catalogue bride but also have to compete with a dead woman for favour? » Shelby looks like she has it all. The perfect family and all the perks that come with it. But she must go through a 'forced contract marriage' and also compete for the attention of the man she had been unwillingly tied to... Ian lost the love of his life so suddenly that his mind still refuses to accept that reality. He gave up everything and secluded himself until his mother found him a bride. His one task was to give the family an heir but how can Ian do this when the air he breathes all revolves around the one woman he can never have. However, he finds himself in a predicament and dilema when the new contracted bride is thrust into his life unwittingly... especially, when he finds out that she is more than meets the eye. Image: Image generated from starryai.com, cover completed by me. This is an original story of mine. Copyright Loctovia 2023 Update schedule: 5 chapters per week
"What did you just say?"
Geneva shared a meaningful look with her husband. It was like she was saying, 'I didn't even get a wink, and my worst nightmare came true!'
All foggy brain, budding headache, confusion and whatnot disappeared from Geneva as she strode forward determinedly to the policeman.
"Detective Leon? That was your name?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"You know whose residence you are in, right?"
Leon held the older woman's gaze respectfully, but he scoffed in his head, barely suppressing a smirk.
'These rich people think that they own the world just because they have money and power.'
"Yes, ma'am. This is the Thornston's estate."
"… and on whose orders did you come here? Who is your-"
"Mum, it's okay. I'll handle it." Ian said gently.