Simply dazzling.
I trembled as I picked it up, still unable to believe it was real.
Friends around me faced in–law relationships after marriage, but Asher was alone with no family.
So I was in charge of everything in the mansion, and no one dared to contradict me.
I have to admit, life was truly comfortable.
Except… he was all show and no go, unable to have children.
Everything was perfect.
Except… sometimes he would hold me and call out:
“Celeste.”
- 4.
My expression darkened instantly, realizing that this fleeting happiness came from being my sister’s stand–in.
Seeing my reaction, he gently shook me:
“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
1:20 PM
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I forced a smile:
“No, I just feel you’re too good to me, I don’t know how to repay you.”
He seemed a bit helpless:
“Silly, you’re my wife, it’s only right for me to be good to you, there
no need for
repayment.”
I fell silent, wondering if he’d hate me if he knew it was all a lie?
“Your birthday is coming up, I want to host a party, and let you meet my friends.”
He placed a photo in front of me:
“This is Oscar, in charge of the company’s construction department, and this is Ethan, responsible for economic trade relations.”
Since childhood, my sister had prepared to marry into the billionaire’s family, not only researching the billionaire’s company information but also bringing me along to learn.
When the billionaire was young and poor, he married his first wife, using her family’s resources to rise quickly. The first wife bore two sons and a daughter, but passed away due to illness.
Afterwards, he married a second wife, who had another son and daughter.
Since the eldest son passed away.
Two opinions gradually emerged within the group.
One was that the company’s establishment was inseparable from the first wife, and the second son should be the heir.
Another voice said the third son was most capable and fit to lead.
The people Asher just introduced me to were all supporters of the third son within the group.
I pursed my lips, realizing this was not just a party, but an exchange of resources.
I’ve never liked such occasions, but now as his wife, I should help share some of his burden.
Clutching his hand, I smiled slightly:
“Okay.”
- 5.
“I’ve long heard the Lin family has two beauties, seeing Celeste today proves it’s true”
Miss Beatrix hugged me, sizing me up.
Asher chuckled:
“All thanks to your father for sending such a wonderful wife to my side.”
Miss Beatrix laughed:
“You better treat her well, or I won’t agree.”
The table was filled with exquisite delicacies, guests exchanging glasses, chatting and laughing.
I suddenly thought, maybe the billionaire had his reasons for wanting my sister to marry him.
How did my sister manage to sneak into the second young master’s bed so smoothly?
Could it be the billionaire suspected this was a tactic by the third young master to ruin the second young master’s reputation, and used this
method to test the truth?
1:20 PM
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As everyone drank to the end, the third young master sighed, “Yesterday I took some documents to Dad’s study and heard him scolding my second brother again.”
“What did that spendthrift do this time?” Ethan was curious.
“You’d better treat her right, or I won’t agree.”
The table was laden with a variety of delicious dishes. The guests, who clearly had a lot of prestige, were happily clinking their glasses and engaging in lively conversation.
I suddenly thought perhaps the billionaire had his own reasons for marrying my sister off to him.
Why did my sister manage to get into the Second Young Master’s bed so easily back then?
Could it be that the billionaire suspected this was a scheme by the Third Young Master to tarnish the Second Young Master’s reputation and
used this method to uncover the truth?
As the evening wore on, the Third Young Master sighed, “Yesterday, I took some documents to Dad’s study and overheard him scolding my second brother again.”
“What did that troublemaker do this time?” Oscar asked with curiosity.
“A few days ago, Second Brother showed interest in a new college student. But she wasn’t interested, and he used unsavory methods to force her. Afterward, the girl posted about it on social media and then took her own life. It’s causing quite an uproar now.”
The Third Young Master sighed helplessly.
I was a bit taken aback. I had always known the Second Young Master was arrogant, but I hadn’t realized he was so indifferent to human life.
I exchanged a glance with Asher and tactfully changed the subject.
After returning home, I pressed Asher:
“What’s really going on here?”
Asher didn’t respond immediately. He took off his suit jacket, revealing his well–toned chest. “Celeste, do you regret marrying me?”
I didn’t know why he asked, but I shook my head.
“Being with you makes me truly happy.”
He looked into my eyes. “Really?”
“I’m willing to spend the rest of my life with you,” I said, courageously expressing my feelings.
Asher’s expression shifted slightly. I watched as he removed the last piece of clothing.
“Are you sure?”
My heart raced.
“I am.”
In his surprised gaze, I decisively shed my robe, revealing my hidden beauty.
Desire flared up instantly, and he showered me with kisses.
I moved with him, and I knew from this moment, we were truly husband and wife.
In the rush of excitement, I fainted.
