Contract Go Wrong: The CEO’s Tempting Bride

Even though the black chair has a simple design just like any other office chair, in Gina’s eyes she could only envision it as a throne, and her mind wandered to Adrian.

She narrowed her eyes on the nameplate placed on the middle of the desk beside some pile of documents and a computer.

‘This can’t be’ She gasped and stared wide-eyed at the name tag. ‘It was really Adrian?’ Adrian was the CEO of this company!?’

“Please, have a seat”

The secretary’s voice snapped her out of her shock. She was pointing to one of the two huge couches sitting at the corner of the room.

Gina sat on one of the couches and heard her continue.

“If you need anything, please let me know, I’ll be right outside.” the secretary smiled.

“Okay,” Gina nodded with a smile and muttered, “Thank you.” she was beginning to like the kind Secretary.

“Call me Lilah, please,” the Secretary asked politely.

“Thank you, Lilah,” Gina said and watched as she turned back and left.

Gina was left alone in the huge office. She admired the spacious furniture and devices.

From the water dispenser, the computer on the desk, the large golden sculpture of a lion at the corner beside the window, the enormous bookshelf filled with so many books, another shelf that contains various medals, everything inside the office screamed of money.

Her eyes were fixed on the sculpture and she stood up then walked toward it.

If Adrian was truly the CEO, then that means he was connected to the royal family. Or was it just rumors?

Her brows settled into a frown.

She turned back to the desk and examined the name tag carefully.

“Adrian Skylar?” she read it out loud.

Realizing that she hadn’t seen it wrong, Gina walked back to the couch and sat down with a sigh.

If only she could know his motive for marrying her. Should she ask him?

She dispelled the thought. Without knowing if that could irk him, Gina could just keep it to herself and accept her fate.

She looked down at her bruised knee, relieved that Adrian hadn’t noticed it while he grabbed her inside the car.

Even though she had removed the bandage while bathing, tiny bruise marks were still left. She covered her knee once more and continued admiring the place.

Tired from sitting so long, Gina stood up and paced the office. ‘Urgh,’ she groaned inside and wondered when he would return.

She was also starting to get hungry. She rubbed her grumbling stomach and wondered if she should speak to the kind Secretary.

Right at that moment, the door opened behind her and she turned around with a gasp.

“Oh, it’s you” she saw the secretary walking in and sighed in relief.

The lady was holding a tray of food and Gina’s eyes lit up.

She sat down in front of the table where the secretary had placed the tray, thanked her, and started eating the food.

“Mmmm” Gina closed her and savor the taste. Apart from the breakfast, she ate this morning, she had only been eating noodles for the past few days.

Eating the food now, Gina felt like she was in heaven.

Her appetite also increased and before she knew it, the plate was empty.

“Should I bring you more,” asked the secretary who had been watching her silently with a smile and enjoying her expressions.

Gina waved both hands. “No, I’m full… thank you” she replied with a chuckle and drank the water.

After finishing the food, her stomach was full and her mood also elevated.

“Wait” she stopped the Secretary who had already picked up the empty plate and was about to leave.

“When would Adrian come?” She asked, hoping he hadn’t gone home as it had been so many hours.

“The CEO’s still in the meeting,” replied the secretary. Just as she turned back to leave, she stopped suddenly and turned around, still wanting to satisfy her curiosity.

“Miss, you and the CEO…” she left the remaining words hanging, however, Gina understood what she meant.

She could notice a little bit of hesitation and also excitement on the kind Secretary’s expression.

“Uhm” she pressed her lips together and thought back to the contract. “I— I’m a friend,” she answered with a smile.

It wasn’t like she also wanted to admit that she was the devil’s wife.

“Oh” the Secretary nodded slowly.

Even though her expression was clearly showing that she doubted her answer, Gina did not explain further.

The secretary did not also probe further and her attention turned to the dress she was wearing. “I love your dress, it’s beautiful,” she exclaimed.

“Really?” Gina’s eyes lit up. Apart from Dinah, this was the second time someone has complimented her work and she couldn’t help the happiness that welled up in her heart.

Suddenly thinking of her friend, she gulped inside then turned her attention to the secretary and she cheerfully muttered, “I designed it.”

“You’re a fashion designer!?” the Secretary looked at her in astonishment.

Gina nodded proudly and guessed the lady might be a fashion fanatic, judging from the fawning look she was giving her dress.

“This is great” the secretary dropped the tray and clapped both hands. “Quick, tell me your brand’s name… I bet all of your designs are as great as this. Can’t want to get one in my closet!” she squealed happily.

“Huh” Gina scratched her head and chuckled awkwardly. “Well… I don’t own a brand yet,” she explained.

“Aww” Lilah whined in disappointment. “Can I snap it?” she took out her phone and said eagerly.

“Sure, no problem” Gina bobbed her head and the lady snapped the dress from various angles even asking her to pose in different ways.

“I wish you could open a brand someday, this dress looks fabulous” Lilah cheered while admiring the photos on her phone. She picked up the tray and left the office.

Gina remained standing and after the Secretary left, she glanced down at the dress with a happy smile.