Chapter Preview: Chapter 1
Irene
This place makes me so sick!
Britanny
Stop throwing things! You’re going to destroy all my makeup equipment!
Irene
Who cares about that fuck makeup?! I want to burn this place down!
Britanny
Ah, come on Irene. You can’t vent your emotions to me. I can’t help you out of this situation.
Irene
Nobody cares about me! They only think about business interests and the good name of the family.
Britanny
You better start accepting it instead of complaining and getting angry. At least Stanley is so handsome.
Britanny
Remember, he’s also filthy rich. His family has been named the wealthiest family several times.
Irene
My father is also wealthy. I don’t need to seek wealth from that damn man!
Britanny
Oh, yes. I’m sorry, I forgot that you are the daughter of a billionaire. This is the union of two super-wealthy families.
Britanny
Wealthy people just want other wealthy people to be part of their circle.
Irene
That’s so annoying, Britanny! I want to throw myself out the window and end it all.
Britanny
No, dear. You are already wearing clothes designed by the world’s best designer. Then I’ve made up your face and am doing your hair.
Britanny
It’s all to celebrate your engagement today. Not to lead you to death.
Britanny
Look, your curves are sexy, and your face is so pretty. Those expensive diamonds in your ears and neck have become worthless compared to your beauty.
Irene
No need to flatter me, Britanny! I don’t want to look pretty to anyone tonight.
Britanny
You are stunning. It will bring Stanley Walton to his knees once he sees you tonight.
Irene
I’m not sure about that, and I don’t want that. Our first meeting was very awkward.
Irene
He didn’t even look at me. Stanley agreed to everything my father and his father said. Meanwhile, he was busy with his cell phone.
Britanny
Maybe he’s just maintaining his image. Evidently, Stanley threw an engagement party as lavish as this.
Britanny
This is the best hotel in Los Angeles. You are so lucky, Irene.
Irene
What kind of luck do you mean? This is another kind of prison.
Irene
I feel my life is over now.
Britanny
Someone knocked on the door. Just sit, and I’ll open it.
Britanny opened the room door where they were preparing for Irene.
Maid
The ceremony will start soon. Miss Irene was asked to head to the ballroom.
Britanny
Sure, I’ll take Irene there. Tell them we’ll be there in ten minutes.
The maid left the door. Britanny returned to finish her work, doing Irene’s hair.
Britanny
We’re done. A white gold flower clasp makes you look like a fairytale royal princess.
Britanny
You’re ready to be Stanley Walton’s queen.
Irene
Shut the fuck up, Britanny! Look what they do. Mom and Dad didn’t even come to pick me up.
Irene
They just told the maid to come and tell me to hurry up.
Irene
I’m a medium of exchange. They are not building a family. They are building a business.
Britanny
Never mind, honey. Let’s go to the ballroom. At least tonight, you’re the central star.
Half an hour later, Irene was already in the hotel’s main ballroom.
Irene and Stanley’s engagement ceremony was very luxurious and lively. After the ceremony, Irene and Stanley sat together and talked.
Stanley
When will this show end?
Irene
Sorry, what did you say? Can you speak while looking at me?
Stanley
Are you deaf? You sat right in front of me but didn’t hear my words.
Irene
Mr. Arrogant! I’m just ensuring you talk to me and not to others.
Stanley
Well then, I’ll be going now.
Irene
Are you crazy? The ceremony isn’t over yet, and you’re just going to walk away? Think about the news that will appear in the media tomorrow.
Stanley
This really sucks. Why should I be stuck with you in this relationship?
Irene
You think you’re the only one feeling short of breath? I also feel disgusted with this condition.
Stanley
You have no reason to. My family is one of the wealthiest families in America.
Stanley
I’m so handsome. Many women’s interest in me.
Irene
Apart from being arrogant, it turns out that you are very confident. Okay, I admit your charisma is powerful.
Irene
But it doesn’t work for me. I accepted this engagement to protect my family business.
Stanley
And I had to accept you to protect my position as heir to the Walton business.
Irene
What a sad life. My dream of a marriage full of love and happiness is over.
Stanley
What do you expect from our engagement?
Irene
Hopefully, the wedding will happen soon. Mr Walton had promised my father that he would make a significant investment after we were married.
Stanley
My father gave and the harsh conditions for me to become the heir to eighty per cent of the Walton business.
Irene
Now you’re the CEO of Walton’s business. I hear a lot of praise for your leadership.
Irene
Walton’s business thrives on your hands. You can definitely qualify for that.
Stanley
He wants a baby from me. Only after the baby is born my father will give this business to me.
Irene
Baby? From me?
Stanley
From our marriage. Can you have a baby without me?
Irene
I have to bear a baby for you?
Stanley
Why are you blushing? Do you think about something dirty?
Irene
What are you talking about? Even though you’re handsome, I don’t have feelings for you.
Stanley
Once again, you acknowledge my good looks. You’re just like any other woman who used to adore me.
Irene
Hey! You really suck! Due to my father’s terrible business condition, they forced me to accept this engagement.
Irene
Not because I’m attracted to you. Actually, I already have a boyfriend.
Stanley
Poor guy. I don’t know what he’s thinking now. His girlfriend is engaged to me tonight.
Irene
Don’t joke around, Stanley. This is painful for both of us.
Stanley
I’m not interested in joking with you, Irene. I’m still trying to figure out the baby my daddy wants.
Irene
You think I want it? Thinking about our relationship is enough to make me suffer.
Irene
Having a baby will only add to the problem.
Stanley
Somehow, I will qualify.
Irene
What happens if you fail to meet his request?
Stanley
You’ll see me being a bum on the side of the road without a penny.
Stanley
Witson would be happy to take over from me. He will be the primary heir.
Irene
You mean your oldest brother?
Stanley
We are more like enemies than brothers.
Irene
Is it because you guys are born from different mothers?
Stanley
That’s how it is. My father would not trust him to run our family business. He just knows how to have fun and spend money.
Stanley
He should be the heir if he’s a good man. Because he is the first child of my father’s first wife.
Irene
Your father shouldn’t have to make strange conditions for you.
Stanley
He has to do that so his decisions don’t get rebellion from everyone.
Irene
By giving the first heir, I mean a descendant; you have the right to be the heir.
Stanley
That’s what he wants. That’s why he set me up with you. I was considered too busy to choose my own future wife.
Irene
We are both tools of exchange. Are we going to grant your father’s wish?
Stanley
Don’t look at me with those eyes, Irene. I’m not at all interested in you.
Stanley
And don’t even think about fucking me. You will be disappointed.
Irene
As well as being confident, you’re also significantly over the top, Stanley Walton. You suck!
Stanley
I have something else to offer you.
Irene
What? Your face and eyes look sly. I don’t know what’s on your mind right now.
Stanley
A deal. Agreement between you and me.
Irene
Deal? What’s that?
Stanley
We can stay happy in this shitty relationship. You and I just need to work together.
Irene
Just say it!
Stanley
Come on, I’ve booked the president’s suite at this hotel. Come with me.
Irene
Huh? Are you crazy? Get off my hand! Don’t pull me like this. Everyone’s looking at us!
Stanley
Aren’t you officially my fiancé? That means I have the right to do anything for you. In my room!