Edie Laura was a good-looking actress with fine reputation. Envied by her peer Joanna Bella, Edie was one day drugged and tricked into a one-night stand with a stranger, who, however, was arranged mistakenly.
In the morning, body wrapped in ragged dress and neck covered with hickeys, Edie tried to sneek out of the hotel without being noticed. Just as Joanna appeared right in the hotel lobby with crowded reporters, she realized what had happened.
When Edie gave up and was ready for a career downfall, the young master of the Yates family came to her rescue and put down all the noisy reporters. Who was this man? The stranger with Edie last night!
Chapter 1 – The Woman The heavy lined curtains left an opening, from which the morning light shone in. Edie Lara opened her eyes slightly and could feel a throbbing pain in her head. Her body was achy and sore, like every muscle in her body had been overworked or pulled. The first thing she…
Chapter 2 – The Reporters When Edie arrived at the elevator, it was clear. Everyone had already gone. She could see her image in the mirror. Looking at her shoulders and neck, she noticed that they were covered with hickeys. She was agitated because if she were to be seen like this, it would definitely…
Chapter 3 – The Marriage Stuart, that was the name of the man who Edie spent the night with, hugged Edie’s waist as tight as he could. They could no longer see anyone outside. She breathed a sigh of relief and fell weakly to his feet. Stuart quickly picked her up into his arms. Edie…
Chapter 4 – The Deal Edie wanted to say something, but had no confidence. Such a handsome and wealthy man. He may be a Prince Charming to a lot of women, but he just wasn’t hers. If she hadn’t had Donald in her heart, she might have been moved by Stuart’s offer. Edie shook her…
Chapter 5 – The License As they walked out of the hotel, a black Mercedes-Maybach Sedan was waiting downstairs. Stuart opened the door for Edie. She looked quiet and calm, but in fact, she was wondering how wealthy they were. Edie thought how fortunate it was for him to have lots of money. After seeing…
Chapter 6 – The Villa After stepping out of the city courthouse, Edie still felt her face burning up. “How could you do that?” She asked Stuart sounding angry. “What did I do?” Stuart asked with a self-satisfied smirk. “You, you kissed me in public.” Edie stammered off. Stuart leaned over. Feeling his face was…
Chapter 7 – The Mall Edie didn’t understand why he said, “you didn’t need to,” until later on in the afternoon. Stuart had been gone for almost an hour. Edie was calculating how to explain to Mr. Sampson that she intended to go out, but the doorbell interrupted her thoughts. Carol opened the door and…