hapter 10 Chapter 10 May I come in and talk ? Hilda was still standing in shock when he had already stepped inside , moving to the side . They both sat down across from each other , the air thick with anticipation . Your father must have already told you the situation . A marriage alliance is the best option for both our families . Hildas mouth fell open , completely confused by what he was saying . She was still in a daze . What did Dad want to talk to her about ? A marriage alliance ? Seeing her stunned and speechless , he raised an eyebrow and continued , I thought you would be prepared for this ? A marriage alliance is nothing unusual for us . Especially when its for the benefit of the family . Prepared ? What are you talking about ? Hilda stared at the man in disbelief , as if he were speaking a language she couldnt understand . It seems your father hasnt told you yet . Its best if he explains it to you , but let me remind you , Ms. Thompson , our wedding is in two days . The man stood up , adjusted his cuffs , and looked at her with a certain amusement . Then , without another word , he left her home , leaving Hilda stunned on the sofa . Suddenly , her phone rang . Hilda , you must have met him by now . I know this is hard for you to accept , but our family has run into some problems , and I had no other choice . How could you make such a decision without even telling me ? Youre using my marriage as a bargaining chip ? Hilda , your father truly has no choice . He was afraid that if he told you earlier , you wouldnt come back … 14:23 False Name , False Bride 8.3 % Chapter 10 Her fathers voice sounded guilty , but from the mans words , Hilda could already guess part of what was going on . She just couldnt fully believe it yet . Her fathers words only confirmed her suspicions . How could she not return if the company was in trouble ? Why had he hidden it from her to this extent ? I know this is unfair to you , but Alexander … you dont need to worry . Ive known him since he was a child . Hes a good man , and youll be happy with him . Dont worry , Hilda , once the company stabilizes , and after this storm passes , if you want a divorce , well find a way to make it happen . Her father kept explaining , trying to justify that the family alliance was the only way to get through the crisis . But Hilda still couldnt accept it , especially when she thought of that mans gaze . It was as though he already knew her . It felt like he had carefully set a trap , one she was meant to fall into . She was his prey , someone he would have no matter what . Thinking this , Hilda impatiently hung up the phone . She didnt need to listen to any more . Hilda paced restlessly in her room . The thought of getting married in two days was completely unacceptable to her . She wished she had someone to talk to . Soon , her phone buzzed , and she quickly checked who it was . An unknown number flashed on her screen , and she almost didnt answer . But she ultimately decided to pick up the phone , only to find it was just a call from an advertising company . These bastards . She cursed , throwing her phone onto the bed . She felt a bit scared . Everything was happening so suddenly . 14:23 False Name . False Bride 8.6 % Chapter 10 She looked at herself in the mirror . What if I ruin my face ? she thought . No , thats not an option . Even if I escape this marriage , Ill be worthless and unable to fulfill my dreams . She reconsidered and tossed her first thought out the window . Soon , night fell , and she decided to get some rest. She slept until nearly noon when a phone call woke her up . In "CEO, That Intern is Actually Your Wife" by CrushReel, delve into a captivating romance where a billionaire CEO becomes contractually linked to an unexpected partner. When faced with the urgent need to fund her grandmother's critical surgery, our protagonist finds herself in a unique situation—entering a one-year contract marriage with a stranger. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of modern relationships come to light. The novel offers a fresh take on the familiar billionaire romance genre by exploring the dynamics of office relationships and the intricacies of contract lovers. Discover this modern tale of unexpected connections and heartfelt emotions, available to read at CrushReel.