to be taken lightly, especially not for the sake of appeasing corporate stakeholders. But a

matched with submission. "I will do whatever it tak

on you, Alexander. Time is not by your side again. My retirement is fast

company. Your father is my first child and it is right that

e about coming to see me this weekend? We haven't all been togethe

adjusted quickly so that Margaret wo

oo. It'll be a great chance for everyone t

weekend." Alex couldn't help but

red how he would bring a woman home when he was single. Now that Alex would be introducing his fiancee

*

ding on his balcony, looking at the city lights, he t

ool. Alex was rich and popular, but Sophie was also from a rich family but she didn't care about that. Sh

Alex asked her to marry him, she said no. She loved him, but her family's wishes were more important. Her decision broke Alex's heart. Even th

phone. He wasn't sure if calling her was

red. Her voice sounde

It's Alex,"

r voice softened. "Wow, it's b

d quickly. "But, Sop

hie asked, sou

ekend. She wants me to bring my fiancée. I ne

Sophie asked, "It's been seven month

ied. "But now, I need your help. Just for one night,

our family members know we ever dated since our relationshi

t to do this for me? J

g is in a month. I can't ri

nk. "Engaged?"

parents arranged it. I

t hurt. "I understand but

my parents won't accept anyone else. I

ugh it wasn't. "Congrats, Soph

gently. "I wish you the

for good. And she was right, aside from Victor and Max who knew they dated from university days up till S

Alex called Victo

p," Alex said. "We need

ight, I've been thinking of this whole girlf

eplied, hoping for

days?" Victor said, lowering his vo

iages?" Alex rep

actual relationship with you for a set period. It's like having a temporary girlfriend bu

sounded unconventional, he couldn't deny the appeal of

a good idea?" he

h looking into, at least. You never know, you might

g less tense. As he ended the call, he couldn't shake the feeling that maybe, just maybe,