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Blurb
We are gathered here today…
LILLIAN SNOWE has finally succumbed to Aidan's relentless pursuit. But, before they say 'I do', the surprises begin. Some good and some bad, it becomes clear that while some want them together, there is an outside force trying to tear them apart. Lilly just isn't sure she is cut out for this kind of life.
AIDAN IVERSION III is about to put the worries of his employees, board and family at ease. He is about to secure his wife. Grand gestures and small tokens are his tool for seduction, but it turns out all he needed was better vision. Feeling ready to stake his claim on his inheritance and his wife, a disaster may take away what he needs most.
You are cordially invited to the union and marital bliss of Aidan and Lillian Iverson.
Prologue
Months Earlier
"Are you sure about this?" She asked in a hushed tone.
"Of course I am. It needs to be done." I responded. "You have the correct prescription, right? Lillian Snowe?"
"Yes, it just came over twenty minutes ago. I grabbed it before the pharmacist could and replaced it." Her tone was uneasy.
"Good." I sighed heavily, a small amount of guilt forming in my gut. I quickly shook it off. "Make sure she gets the pills."
"What if someone finds out –?" I cut her off.
"I’m doing what needs to be done for my family! You’re being compensated extremely well, don’t you dare back out on me. I don’t want to have to remind you again about the information I –"
"I never thought of you as a man capable of this, Mr. Iverson." She was on the verge of tears. "When I met you, you were genuinely wonderful, now… well, now…you are a conniving, selfish, spoiled –"
"Enough, I don’t need a lecture from you," I shouted. Getting my temper under control before someone in the office overheard, "Just do what you’re being paid to do. I’ll handle the rest."
"Fine." She snapped. "I cannot believe I let myself think you were a decent –"
"I could care less what you think of me. There needs to be an heir. I’ve made promises that an heir is being conceived, so there will be one. Do your task, Becca!" Hanging up the phone, I put my face in my hands.
My door opened. I looked up, it was Liam, concern etching his face. “Are you alright?"
I nodded. "What can I do for you?"
"The Regalie’s have arrived to discuss the venture." Liam watched me closely. He would never understand what I was doing.
"Well then," I stood from my desk "let’s meet with them." I collected myself and headed out of my office, Liam flanking me.
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"You're sure that it's handled?" I asked for the fifth time, still nervous and worried.
"Don't worry about a thing, Mr. Iverson, it's all been arranged. I can assure you that everything is taken care of." I still didn't feel at ease by his words, but I guess I had to be.
"Doctor?"
"Yes?"
"Are you sure that they are reliable?" He sighed heavily before answering.
"Will you please have a little faith in me? I have been assisting your family for how long?"
"Of course, I apologize. I just, I need this to be kept under extreme wraps, that includes the rest of my family." I was very firm on the end of my sentence. My family had to remain unaware.
"I understand, boy, now stop worrying about this. You have a wedding to prepare for." He chuckled and we said our goodbyes.
I sighed and began looking through paperwork. Suddenly, my phone buzzed.
"Yes, Amy?"
Chapter One
Here comes the Bride, Bought and Paid for
Aidan
"So, golden boy, feeling a little frustrated lately?" James cackled. James, Dixon, Oscar and Liam had come over to my place after dinner for drinks.
"What?" Dixon's face twisted in confusion.
"Oh God, Dixon, Aidan clearly isn't getting any and by the way he and Lilli were interacting tonight, it's pretty fucking obvious he’s dying." James and Oscar both started laughing at my expense.
"Shut up, jerks." I chuckled and tossed back my drink.
"Hmmm...do you need a little lesson in the art of seduction, son?" Liam smiled at me.
"I swear to God, Liam, if you tell me one more thing about you and Aunt Vi, I will throw this glass at your head."
"I second that," James laughed.
Liam put his hands up in surrender.
"Okay, okay...I was just trying to offer you my extensive knowledge." He shrugged and took a drink from his glass.