Chapter 7 - The Hostile Takeover
The news of the sudden marriage sent massive shockwaves through the global financial district.
The Sinclair family executives were absolutely furious, realizing they could no longer assassinate the true heir.
Instead, they launched a massive corporate attack, trying to bankrupt Alexander's company overnight.
Chloe felt incredible guilt, watching her new fake husband lose millions of dollars just to keep her safe.
She sneaked into his home office late at night, finding him exhausted and rubbing his temples.
"You should divorce me, Alexander, before they take everything you have," she whispered, stepping into the room.
Alexander stood up from his mahogany desk, walking slowly toward her until they were inches apart.
"I don't care about the money, Chloe, I only care about you," he confessed, his voice thick with sudden emotion.
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He reached out, tracing her jawline with a gentle thumb, making her heart race wildly in her chest.
For the first time, Chloe realized this marriage wasn't just a cold, calculated business deal to him.
