Marry me 99 more times
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Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Counterattack img
Chapter 12 Chapter 12 I can take care of you img
Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Lunch box img
Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Ethan at work img
Chapter 15 Chapter 15 It's great to have you img
Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Choose one of the two img
Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Where could she be img
Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Don't worry img
Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Lights img
Chapter 20 Chapter 20 I'm in love with you img
Chapter 21 Chapter 21 And then img
Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Let's get divorced img
Chapter 23 Chapter 23 She lost her temper img
Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Cannot be underestimated img
Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Let me tell you img
Chapter 26 Chapter 26 CEO img
Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Can't sleep img
Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Dinner img
Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Drunk img
Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Jealous img
Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Party img
Chapter 32 Chapter 32 An hour and another img
Chapter 33 Chapter 33 Kiss or hug img
Chapter 34 Chapter 34 Press conference img
Chapter 35 Chapter 35 No comment img
Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Alice img
Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Again img
Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Once you're better img
Chapter 39 Chapter 39 Don't push it img
Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Let it go img
Chapter 41 Chapter 41 I'm not accepting your resignation img
Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Ring img
Chapter 43 Chapter 43 I may not be perfect img
Chapter 44 Chapter 44 Go out for dinner img
Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Comparison img
Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Because I felt like it img
Chapter 47 Chapter 47 Say yes img
Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Kid img
Chapter 49 Chapter 49 I think you've got the wrong person img
Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Love you img
Chapter 51 Chapter 51 Done and dusted img
Chapter 52 Chapter 52 Wedding img
Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Apologize in front of everyone img
Chapter 54 Chapter 54 You can't marry him img
Chapter 55 Chapter 55 Chaotic img
Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Declaration of war img
Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Brother and sister img
Chapter 58 Chapter 58 All you want img
Chapter 59 Chapter 59 He's just not really my type img
Chapter 60 Chapter 60 Fiona img
Chapter 61 Chapter 61 I just don't like it img
Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Come here img
Chapter 63 Chapter 63 I can't get out img
Chapter 64 Chapter 64 I'm sorry img
Chapter 65 Chapter 65 Roses img
Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Together img
Chapter 67 Chapter 67 We img
Chapter 68 Chapter 68 Scenery img
Chapter 69 Chapter 69 Incredibly cold img
Chapter 70 Chapter 70 Exactly the Alice img
Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Wing img
Chapter 72 Chapter 72 With you img
Chapter 73 Chapter 73 Baby img
Chapter 74 Chapter 74 Home img
Chapter 75 Chapter 75 My heart img
Chapter 76 Chapter 76 Hang up img
Chapter 77 Chapter 77 That kind of guy img
Chapter 78 Chapter 78 Pregnant img
Chapter 79 Chapter 79 False alarm img
Chapter 80 Chapter 80 How will you compensate me img
Chapter 81 Chapter 81 Peaceful life img
Chapter 82 Chapter 82 Little history of flings img
Chapter 83 Chapter 83 I'll come get you img
Chapter 84 Chapter 84 Grow up, will you img
Chapter 85 Chapter 85 Not Pregnant img
Chapter 86 Chapter 86 You must've gotten it wrong img
Chapter 87 Chapter 87 Poker img
Chapter 88 Chapter 88 I'm here, img
Chapter 89 Chapter 89 Wisdom in disguise img
Chapter 90 Chapter 90 Froze img
Chapter 91 Chapter 91 Jewelry exhibition img
Chapter 92 Chapter 92 Cousins img
Chapter 93 Chapter 93 Two years img
Chapter 94 Chapter 94 Back img
Chapter 95 Chapter 95 Nearby img
Chapter 96 Chapter 96 Birthday party img
Chapter 97 Chapter 97 Watching coldly img
Chapter 98 Chapter 98 A mess img
Chapter 99 Chapter 99 Let me go img
Chapter 100 Chapter 100 New GM img
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4 What Are We

Sophia woke up groggily the next morning, reaching out instinctively-but the bed beside her was already cold. She was about to sit up when her phone rang. The caller ID showed a number she would rather delete but couldn't.

"Sophia. your father. he's got alcohol poisoning. He's still in the hospital. You know we don't have much."

"I know." She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, suppressing the frustration and helplessness in her chest. "I'll transfer ten thousand to you in the next couple of days."

She probably should've asked how her father was doing, whether it was serious. But the words died on her tongue. For the man who had dragged her into hardship again and again, financial support was the most she could offer.

But ten thousand wasn't a small sum. Before their marriage, she and Ethan had signed a prenup-household expenses were split fifty-fifty. Pulling out that much money all of a sudden wasn't easy.

Ask Ethan?

Even if she could swallow her pride, the smudge of lipstick on his collar last night made it impossible to humble herself like that.

Distracted, she arrived at work, only to be summoned to the office by Henry Collins, her manager.

"The client from last time-they're willing to give us another shot. Are you in or not?"

Just as she'd hoped-when one door closes, another opens. Sophia's face lit up instantly. "Of course I'm in! Definitely. But."

"But what?" Henry narrowed his eyes, waiting for her to continue.

Sophia hesitated, remembering how inappropriate the client had been last time. The thought made her uneasy. Henry seemed to catch her hesitation and gave a dry chuckle. "Don't worry. That was the marketing manager from Brighten Group last time. This time, it's the top boss himself."

He couldn't hide the pride in his voice. A company like Brighten Group-one of the top-tier corporations in the country-was already a big deal to work with. But for the CEO to come to the table personally? That said everything about how seriously they were taking this deal.

"Well? Why are you still standing there?" Henry snapped out of his smugness and noticed Sophia was still rooted to the spot, clearly conflicted.

The weight of her father's medical bills pressed heavily on her. "I'll go. But." she met Henry's eyes, voice steady, "if I close this deal, can I get a one percent cut from the commission?"

Henry narrowed his eyes, clearly surprised. "Well, look who's learning to negotiate. Don't worry-I haven't forgotten about your year-end raise."

"Just this once. I really need the money." He finally waved her off in agreement.

Back at her desk, Isabella Lane leaned over with a juicy piece of gossip. "Guess what? The only reason we're even in the running for Brighten's advertising project is because our company is about to be acquired! Otherwise, why would a giant like Brighten work with a small agency like ours? And the company that's buying us? It's SUN!"

Sophia's head shot up. "What did you say?"

"Scared, huh? Yes, the SUN. THE SUN-king of the ad world! Oh, and remember that guy you bumped into during our team dinner? James Morgan? He's one of the shareholders."

But Sophia wasn't listening anymore. SUN-wasn't that where Ethan worked?

If the rumors were true, she and Ethan might be working for the same company soon.

Was that good news. or bad?

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When Sophia arrived at the elegant restaurant with Henry that evening, she was still going over the deal in her mind. She didn't expect what came next.

By the window, Ethan was seated with a graceful, delicate-looking woman.

Before she could react, Lucas arrived. He was-of course-the man in charge of Brighten.

His gaze swept past Ethan's table and landed on her, a flicker of mockery flashing in his eyes.

"This way, Mr. Marshall," Henry said enthusiastically.

They were seated just far enough from Ethan to make things uncomfortable. Sophia could feel Ethan's gaze skimming over her from time to time.

Sure enough, moments later, Ethan walked over with the woman.

"What a coincidence," he said smoothly, his eyes drifting between Sophia and Lucas before settling on Lucas. "Your date is stunning."

He called her Lucas's date.

Lucas was expressionless. "She's average."

"Mind if we join you?" Ethan offered with a polite smile.

Lucas didn't refuse.

The four-person table instantly became tense. Henry, sensing the awkwardness, quickly excused himself, leaving Sophia to face this surreal dinner alone.

"No introductions?" Sophia set down her fork and looked directly at Ethan's companion.

Ethan turned to the woman. "This is Lucas, General Manager of Brighten Group," then to Lucas, "And this is Olivia Holden."

Olivia smiled gently. "Are you and Mr. Marshall friends?"

Ethan said nothing. Lucas's face stayed cold.

Sophia couldn't take it anymore. The suffocating feeling of being excluded was unbearable. "Miss Holden, may I ask-what's your relationship with Mr. Griffin?"

Ethan's gaze shifted to her. "The same kind of relationship you have with Mr. Marshall."

He called her "Miss Marshall."

After dinner, Olivia clung to Ethan's arm. "It's late, Ethan. Can you take me home? You're headed that way, right?"

He glanced at Sophia, his tone soft. "Get in the car."

Olivia immediately slipped into the front seat-the one that should've been reserved for his wife.

Ethan opened the back door for Sophia.

A while later, they dropped Olivia off. Finally, it was just the two of them.

"The same kind of relationship?" Ethan repeated, watching her through the rearview mirror, his lips curling into a mocking smile.

            
            

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