Chapter 23 Hilda !! Alexander yelled , barging into her room . I I thought you travelled . Hilda said , almost stammering . Oh- you thought I travelled !? Is that what gave you the right to h * e around with my best friend !? What !? What do you mean Alex ? I didnt- Shut up woman ! You didnt !? He retorted , grabbing her chin furiously . Alex please- You didnt ! Then whats this !? Alexander yelled , holding out his phone in her face . Now , can you explain this !? It was a video of her and Ethan- kissing ! No- no Alex . I didnt do that . Really !? Alex scoffed . This is all over the media you maniac ! Its the headline of the day ! But- we didnt- Oh , so you were with him !? Yes , but- Alex grabbed her chin even more furiously . Alex , please youre- youre hurting me . She cried . So , you were with Ethan !? It was a party- nothing happened , please . Now , if I remember correctly , I warned you . I told you never to be around any man other than me ! And what did you do , huh !? Im sorry- please . Now , pick up your f * cking phone and check the news ! Now ! He yelled , letting go of his grip on her chin . 14:26 False Name False Bride. 20.2 % Chapter 23 Hilda coughed , because of the impact of his tight grip . I said , check the news woman ! Okay . Hilda said , weakly . The headlines read : Billionaires wife caught kissing best friend Is there trouble in paradise ? Alexander Hartmans newly wedded wife cheats Billionaires wife ; Hilda Hartman seen kissing another man just outside his penthouse . I- I didnt do this , Alex . I didnt cheat on you . So , how would you justify yourself !? The maids had already gathered outside around the room , and some guards too . There were whispers amongst them . I didnt do this , Alex . You have to believe me . You can ask Ethan . I need you to explain yourself , woman ! I didnt do it ! It was clearly edited . The media would go any length to gossip . I didnt cheat on you ! Hilda yelled . She was surprised at what she had done . She never stood up to Alexander . Argh !! He ululated . He then stormed out of Hildas room . What the hell are you looking at !? He yelled , and the maids and guards scampered off . Hilda sat on her bed and sobbed . She desperately wished she could leave the marriage . I cant leave . I cant divorce him . If I do that , my family would be bankrupt . I just have to endure this for my familys sake . She thought . She heard a vehicle screech and drive out . Hes really furious . She said silently . Her phone beeped and it was a message notification from Ethan . Im gonna ignore him . She said , putting her phone away . 14:26 False Name , False Bride 20.4 % Chapter 23 Maam , breakfast is ready . Kara said , from behind her room door . Im not hungry . But , maam- I said , Im not hungry ! Okay , sorry maam . Kara said , and left . She took a cold bath and relaxed on her bed . Unsure of what to do , she picked up her phone and dialled Jacquelines number . Hey Jack . Hey , whats up with you ? Have you checked the news ? No , why ? Im all over the news , Jack . What ? Why!? I guess its because of my new life- a billionaires wife . Hold on , Ill check . Jacqueline checked the news and saw the headlines . Im so sorry babe . This must be so devastating . Please , whatever you do , dont read the comments . Why ? Just dont . But , Ethan Burell ? Really ? We didnt kiss ! Chill , I believe you . Did Alexander see this ? What do you think ? 14:26 False Name , False Bride 20.6 % Chapter 23 Maam , breakfast is ready . Kara said , from behind her room door . Im not hungry . But , maam- I said , Im not hungry ! Okay , sorry maam . Kara said , and left . She took a cold bath and relaxed on her bed . Unsure of what to do , she picked up her phone and dialled Jacquelines number . Hey Jack . Hey , whats up with you ? Have you checked the news ? No , why ? Im all over the news , Jack . What ? Why !? I guess its because of my new life- a billionaires wife . Hold on , Ill check . Jacqueline checked the news and saw the headlines . Im so sorry babe . This must be so devastating . Please , whatever you do , dont read the comments . Why ? Just dont . But , Ethan Burell ? Really ? We didnt kiss ! Chill , I believe you . Did Alexander see this ? What do you think ? 14:26 False Name , False Bride 20.6 % Chapter 23 Im afraid , I cant do anything about it , Hilda . Why ? Its all over the Internet . It cant be taken down by someone like me . The only person that can do that is- you know who . Who ? Ethan . We arent talking right now . So , its just like the headlines , eh ? Trouble in paradise . Theres no one else that could help ? No Hilda . Ethan is the C.O.O. hes the only one that has such power to take that video down . Im surprised he hasnt , since it was you and him in it . Fine , Ill talk to him . You better . Is he at the office ? No , he hasnt come in today . Thats weird . It might be because of what happened between you two . Ill talk to him . Thank you, Mary . Youre welcome . Mary said , and Hilda ended the call . She was about dialling Ethans number , when Kara came in . Im sorry maam . I shouldve knocked , but this is an emergency ! What happened !? Its important maam ! Its Sir Alexander ! 14:26 False Name , False Bride 20.9 % C 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. 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