the wall, using both hands to hold hers firmly, stopping h

you anywhere near my room," Joan said, his voice cold and menacing.

sir. It's just... I've been waiting for the past thirty minutes, and y

nstructions. Stay away from my room." He let go of h

gain for the two months I'll be staying here," Anna

y sat across from each o

edding arrangements. I'll go first, and when I'm done, if you have anythi

urse. It won't take more than four hours. Afterward, I'll send my staff to pick up your

.. I have one

ah

go back to being a programmer? My

t have to do anything. Just stay here. If you need anything, tell me. When we ha

ine. I'm doing this for my father and myself. In two months, this'll be over, and then what? When people find out everything was fake

e pretending to be my wife. Don't worry, I'll handle the press. Tomorrow

m. "Thank you, Mr. Joan. I really appreciat

ht. You can

king him. "'You can leave.' Huh. I e

hing?" Joan ask

k you." She forced a s

-

ext M

brushed her teeth, and headed to the kitchen to prepare

you rushing to?

ere already asleep. I'm going to the wedding gown shop wit

ear. I know you're not used to callin

on her way to the dining room, her face twisted in mock frust

he slipped on her sho

-

edding G

nt greeted warmly. "Your husband is already i

thank

room. "Mr. Joan,

ouched his cheek, and smiled playfull

s exchanged k

visibly uncomfortable.

o the attendant. "Please,

We're bring

ka

th of you c

rned to Joan. "Sorry, baby, for keepin

awkwardly. "It's not

ants left

d away, fanning hersel

eaning in. "What's with you? Wha

leave you, you'll sit there like a statue. Since we don'

y, but what's with the '

the attendant returned. "

go try it on. Don't miss me too much." She gave his

h. She must be joking," he

-

ment

ains parted, revealing Anna in a dazzling, pure white virgin

eyes lingered on her, unable to tear away. He sta

an? Mr. Joan?" th

as l

. J

ring his mouth with his han

the gown, sir?

ect." He hesitated.

n surprise, a blush c

the car," Joan muttered

anged smiles before she ret

-

ts

d you say that? Couldn't you hold it together? I know s

dow jolted him from hi

re's a nice coffee shop nearby

in the car

h my driver

riving today. They'll come

" She shrugged

a little awkward,

compliment today.

't mean it. I was just acti

smiling softly. You could've

again until they

ed slightly toward her,

We're faking this. He better stop bec

Their eyes locked. She was about to close h

Miss Anna." Jo

"Thank you." She opened the door, abou

ig day. See you t

u embarrassed yourself in front of that arrogant man. But I can't lie - h

zzed. A mess

t it into your head - we're faking this marriage. No feelings attach

n Chanwell. Why's he so arrogant... and kinda charming at the same time?

ompliments. Don't forget, he's scary

opened the door