Love Contract with CEO

Mary walked into the hospital and headed over to her mother's enclosed room. She had already gotten used to staring at her mother through the glass window.

For the past year, her mother had slipped into a coma. She knew in her heart that her mother didn't have much time left. 'Mom, you have to wake up please. I have yet to tell you the good news,' she thought as she placed her hand onto the glass, hoping that her mother could hear her pleas.

After watching at her mother for an hour, Mary had already given up on the idea that her mother would wake up today. She shook her head, and walked away.

Suddenly, as she turned, Mary bumped into someone by accident. When she looked up, she caught sight of a delicate woman and an elegant man. It seemed as if she had met them from somewhere, but she just couldn't tell where.

The man was holding onto the woman, shooting Mary a glare.

"I'm sorry," Mary quickly apologized.

"Watch your damn way! What the hell?" Although the woman's voice was charming, the same couldn't be said with the profanities that had slipped out of her mouth.

'Is my luck really that bad?' Mary thought, resisting the urge to roll her eyes. She consciously moved to the side to pave way for the couple.

Her mother had always taught her not to waste her time in fighting other people.

"Nancy, let's go to the doctor, okay? Didn't you say that you feel uncomfortable?" the man said softly, finally stepping in between them. At the man's voice, the woman's arrogance disappeared in an instant. She shyly held the man's arm and strutted away, not even bothering to look back.

Mary snorted quietly. It was time for her to go home.

As she walked away, she didn't see that the man had turned and shot her a meaningful look before disappearing into the crowd.

Mary went back home. At least, it was her home for the time being while her marriage certificate was still valid.

The house was located in the Kirin International Community at the center of the city. It had twenty floors. The South Wing was facing the sea, while the West Wing was near to the mountains. It was modern yet still so close to nature.

Mary was ecstatic to see such a luxurious place. She had never lived in such a good house ever since her father had abandoned them.

However, it was obvious that this wasn't William's actual house. All the furniture was new,

and there was no one. Absolutely no one. At this point, Mary wasn't surprised. Being the CEO of such a large company, William wouldn't return till late at night.

'What about food?' she suddenly thought as she scoured through the kitchen.

Even then, she couldn't find anything. It seemed that the refrigerator needed to be stacked up. Mary went out to the supermarket to find food that was convenient to cook. Given that she didn't know how to cook, she settled for things that were more instantaneous. Soon enough, she returned to the mansion with bags of frozen dumplings, instant noodles, and a few snacks to keep her busy.

As soon as she entered, the phone rang. She rushed over to the living room and answered, "Hello?"

"It's me." A low voice came from the other end of the line.

"Um...who are you?" Mary furrowed her eyebrows.

William gaped before rubbing the space between his eyebrows. This woman was truly testing his patience.

"This is William."

it's you." Mary

be going

really is polite, isn't

was a moment of silence as both of them struggled to

"Then..."

"Then..."

of them had spoken

"You first," William stated.

she stuttered out.

stay up too

"Got it. You too..."

finish her words, he already hung up

she thought, glaring

sense of disappointment. Today was supposed to be her wedding night after all. Although

in her hand, Mary curled up on the sofa and watched a variety show. She stared at the

business included real estate, clothing lines, entertainment, and many more. In fact, it was a company that dabbled in different industries, and it had excelled in every one of them. The company had developed so fast, and it was all thanks to William, the AJ Group's CEO. He was already so great at what he was doing,

mind your own business. What are you even thinking?' she thought suddenly. Shaking her head, Mary turned her attention back

the ceiling sent such homey vibes around the household.

in the CEO's office were

in his hand, William stood near the French window and looked at the lights that spread across the city. Even at the

the phone. It was the first time he had reported his whereabouts to someone in years. William

him was pushed open. Soon enough, he could see a man's figure reflecting on the

man who Mary had run into back

you be celebrating

you really going to mock me every time you see me?" William

How do you feel?" He walked towards William. The

feel something, do you think I'll still be here tonight,

was silence between the

gazed at the

awaits us in the future?"

"Honestly? I don't know."

Liang noted. That day, he had accompanied

expected that you have a child," William

life or

we have each other to

before suggesting, "Or we

our fathers, I doubt they would

Liang laughed bitterly as he drank the remaining ounces of his

soon as Mary woke up, she breathed in the fresh air.

CEO already called her up to tell her that