My Secret Billionaire Husband
Episode 4: City Hall Chill
Chloe
*photo of a stunning, simple ivory dress* The dress arrived. It's... actually beautiful. But I feel like I'm dressing for an execution. *nervous face emoji*
Mia
YOU LOOK AMAZING! Breathe, Chloe. It's just paperwork. Quick in-and-out. Remember the house! And the $$$!
(At City Hall. Adrian waits, impossibly handsome and utterly expressionless in a dark suit. His lawyer and a stern woman (his assistant?) stand nearby.)
Officiant
Dearly beloved, we are gathered... *(The ceremony is swift, impersonal.)*
Officiant
Do you, Adrian Blackwood, take this woman...
Officiant
Do you, Chloe Everly, take this man...
Chloe
(Voice shaky) I... I do.
Adrian
(Produces two plain platinum bands) Simplicity is best for temporary arrangements.
**(He slides the cold band onto her finger. It feels heavy.)**
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Officiant
I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may...
*(Adrian gives a curt nod, no kiss.)*
Adrian
Congratulations, Mrs. Blackwood. The car is waiting. Let's go home. *(He turns and walks away.)*
Chloe
(To Mia) It's done. I'm married. He didn't even look at me. The ring feels like a handcuff. *photo of ring on finger*
How will Chloe survive in the gilded cage of the penthouse?
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