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Alexa wrapped her arms around his neck. She brought her lips to his mouth and licked her lips. Her mind was not at peace.
The alcohol shook her whole body system and made her more confused.

“I won't tell you. You are not my mother!” She burst into laughter and held her cheeks with her two fingers. She pinched it harder.

“Are you kidding me?” Ray furiously mumbled in his mind. this little brat dared to pinch his cheeks.
But then again, he could resist the way she looked right now. Her look was so mesmerizing and any man would want to get laid by her but he refrained from doing so.
He loosened his tie and flung it to the other side of the bed. He raised her and took her for a shower.

“Have a good night's sleep ” He dropped her on the bed with a puffy pillow underneath her head. Alexa stretched out her hands and dragged him from leaving.

“In this world, men are the most scummy monkeys in the world. ”

“Can you tell me what happened?” Now he was curious to know why and how she ended up being wasted in a bar at midnight.

“Life has been hard on all the females in the world. Can you imagine someone getting married for benefits?” She suffered her nose and continued.

“Like us. We are married by a contract. You want a child and I want to get rid of my family, isn't that beneficial?”

“ Alexa, are you sure you are well?”

“Let me speak my mind. Haven't you wanted life to be so good for you for once? Imagine being free from life challenges, no trouble just you ”

“But life comes with challenges. If you do not face some, then you won't be grateful for being alive. ” He stroked her hair.

“Ray, have you never wished to be dead? I mean even for once?”
Ray gazed at her intensely. His gaze pierced through her soul and was able to see her broken heart.
This little feeble woman on his bed went through unimaginable portals of life.

“Yes, I have. Some days, I would just wish to be like the dead. Just free and do not need to be bound to the rules of the living. ” He answered honestly. He knew that he was not better than her.

“Hmmmmmmm” She snored after the question had been answered. He smiled at the sleeping beauty on the bed and kissed her cheeks.

“I will make everyone who made you go through hell, meet the devil himself.” His thick voice said and the day went blank.
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Next Morning, In Hudston's Villa.
Alexa stumbled around the bed. Her eyes slowly opened as her lashes blinked softly. She yawned and groaned in pain when a surge of pain rushed through her nerves.

“Ouch!” She massaged her temples. Ray opened the door with a bowl of soup in his hands and medicine.

“Have this and you will be fine ” He handed it over to her. She took the medicine along with the soup. “Miss Parker, I hope you are ready to take full responsibility ”

“Why are you this harsh?” She put on her lips and drank water. He did not wait for her to get well and he already brought liquidation fees to her.

“Why are you this harsh?” She puts on her lips and d Naomik water. He did not wait for her to get well and he already brought liquidation fees to her.

“Do you prefer to put the baby in suffering?”

“That is not what I mean!” She said before he misinterpreted her words. “Just sum it up and take it out of my overall payment after the nine months.
Miss Naomi opened the door and bowed.

“Miss, you will soon be late for the green ball ”
Once Miss Naomi said it, Alexa gasped and quickly got down from the bed. She forgot about the invitation.

“Fuck! I forgot! ” She smacked her head and went ahead to shower.

~30 minutes later ~
“Miss, the dress ” Naomi pulled open the closet and Alexa gasped. Her eyes could not believe what she saw. The ocean blue dress hanging in her closet.

“How.....the.....” She was lost for words.

“The big boss saw you loved that dress and had an unspeakable life for the design so he bought it ” Miss Naomi answered and helped her to wear the dress. She carefully put on the dress and some make-up.

“Is he still around?” She rushed to the living room to meet him in a matching tuxedo. His hair parted to one side of his face. A blue ring box on the couch and one on his middle finger.

“Ray ” She called out his name and he lifted his head. His eyes widened but hid it.
As expected, She pulled off the dress like it was made for her. Her hair is entwined with some latest Jewels. On her feet, was a silver glass shoe. She appeared as a real-life Cinderella with her Mr. Prince.
Alexa gulped as she took a full look atRay. He was so hot with that ocean blue tuxedo and a red rose in his pocket.

“I have something for you ” She raised the dress and took steps to his side. She brought out the blue cufflinks she bought and handed them over to him.

“Can't my wife wear it for me? Are you scared of me now?” He bent down his head and Alexa blushed. she cuffed it on his sleeves and held her blushing cheeks.
Her memories of last night resurfaced and she was embarrassed.

“Perfect ”

“Here you go ” He unlocked the ring box with a heart-shaped key and brought out a blue ring. He reached for her fingers and pushed them into it.
They were both appearing at the same ball today and needed to be extravagant.

“You are dressed up, going somewhere?” She avoided his gaze.

“Accompany my wife to the ball, any problem with that?” He smirked.
Knowing that his little wife was attending that ball, he could not let her beauty be gawked and worshiped by other men. Her beauty is only for him and not for anyone else!

“Yes, there is! Did you not say that the relationship shall not be made public unless agreed upon? ”

“I have agreed to make it public. No more arguing, let us go ”
He wrapped his arms around hers and took her to the blue limousine. They entered the limo and drove to the venue.
The entire ent Naomice was crowded with reporters, photographers, and the mass media. Many celebrities are all taking pictures and signing on the great wall.
The green ball festival is in commemoration of the ancient deceased King and since it was that, it was held every last day of a specific month. Their car stopped at the entrance.
The door opened by Gabriel, Alexa came down with the help of Ray. Once the reporters saw the matching outfit of the couples, they could not retrieve their sight.
Most of the rich celebrities gasped at the expensive attire of the two couples and some grew jealous.
Alexa smiled at the cameras flashed at her and waved her hands as she walked through the red carpet.
She focused mainly on her entrance walk and paid little attention to their glare. Her mission was a success. She stole the spotlight from them.

“What is it like wearing a fortune dress?”

“Mr. Hudston, can you please tell us why you decided to attend this ball?”

“What is your relation with Miss Parker?”
They all threw questions at them as they walked through the carpet. Other celebs frowned at the way Ray supported Alexa and his hands wrapped around her waist.
Though the boss had an unapproachable attitude and aura, they still admired him from afar. He was the most handsome creature any girl would die for and seeing the care freely held another woman's waist, they all burst into jealousy.
The two couples walked into the ball while his security helped them in.

“Mr. Hudston ” His long acquaintance greeted and shook hands with him. “It has been a long time since we both met each other. Surprisingly, you came with a woman ” He smiled and said fluently.