Hidden Flash Marriage: Love Me Back, Mr CEO

Stella and her younger siblings were bewildered to see Madam Mandez. She was meant to be deceased-three years prior, they attended her burial ceremony. How was it possible for her to stand before them now?

Their astonishment outweighed any excitement, rendering them unable to leap towards her in joy at the unexpected reunion after several years. Was she a ghost?

“Master Davis, Madam Davis,” Jennifer greeted with a subtle smile, gesturing for the visitors to take their seats.

Madam Davis closed the gap between them, taking Jennifer’s hands in hers and patting them comfortingly. “It must have been challenging for you these past few years. Are you alright?”

She and her husband had learnt that the woman didn’t die in the accident and had been in a coma all these while, only waking up recently…

Jennifer Mandez nodded, “I’m fine, thank you, Natasha. Please, take your seat.”

Madam Davis nodded and then took her seat beside her husband.

“It’s good to see you’re doing well. However, we’ve come tonight to discuss an important matter that you’re already aware of,” Master Davis addressed.

“I apologize for the intrusion, but this matter needs to be dealt with so that we can all move on and put it behind us.” He paused, looking at Jennifer. “Is Shawn home?”

Jennifer sighed, her gaze fixed on him with utmost attention. “He’s not back from work yet, but he should be here anytime soon.”

“I’m here already.” A cold, domineering voice echoed from the doorway.

As soon as Shawn stepped in and his figure came into view, a chill swept through the air.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Right behind him was a little girl peeking at the visitors from behind his tall frame.

Yvonne’s gaze traced down to Shawn’s fingers intertwined with Mia’s, and she clenched her hands into fists instantly.

Shawn turned to face his wife, a smile playing at the corner of his mouth. “Go up first and take a shower. I’ll join you shortly, okay?”

Mia nodded meekly, making her way upstairs, avoiding everyone’s gaze as she solely focused on the floor.

Once Little One had disappeared up the stairs, Shawn’s smile vanished instantly, replaced with a cold glint in his eyes which he fixed on the unwanted guests.

Curtly, he nodded. “Uncle, Aunt,” and also took his seat.

As everyone was present, Master Davis got straight to the point.

“This meeting tonight concerns Shawn and Yvonne.”

The Davis siblings were taken aback. Shawn and Yvonne? They exchanged confused looks.

Yvonne felt her palms go moist, her heart skipping a beat. She assumed her parents had discovered her one-sided feelings for Shawn, bringing their family here to apologize for the embarrassments she’d been causing.

However, that wasn’t the case.

Master Davis held up a laminated paper and said, “In honor of the promise made over twenty years ago, between myself and Lawrence, I’d like to set a wedding date for your son, Shawn, and Yvonne, my daughter.”

“Dad, what are you talking about?” Yvonne was stunned.

Her elder siblings were equally shocked.

“What’s going on?”

“What is he talking about?”

Master Davis continued, addressing Yvonne, “Lawrence and I signed a marriage contract between you and Shawn. Initially, I intended to let everything unfold naturally as I noticed your feelings for him. However, over the years, he never reciprocated.

A couple of years ago, I reached out to Jennifer to inform both of you about it, but on her way back from the States, she had an accident and died-thankfully, it wasn’t so. I had to hold myself back. Now that she’s back, we proceed as planned. So, Yvonne, Shawn is actually your fiancé, and we’re here to set a date for your wedding. There’s no reason to delay any longer.”

Yvonne Davis was dumbstruck. ‘What?!’

Shawn Mandez was her fiancé?! A marriage contract… She had no idea all these years… Initially overwhelmed with bewilderment and confusion, she gradually became happy.

Her father had helped her secure the one man she loved… Now, she could have Shawn all to herself! It was great news!

However…

“Uncle, to start,” Shawn’s cold, demanding voice cut through the silence, capturing everyone’s attention.

“I’d like to thank you for coming to my father’s aid back then. If it weren’t for you, Beats Corporations wouldn’t be what it is today.”

Master Davis nodded with pride. “That’s right.”

“However, I won’t proceed with the marriage to your daughter; I’m sorry.”

Everyone was shocked by these words.

“For reasons best known to me, I’d like to terminate the contract. I’m prepared to go through the legal process. Additionally, for the funds you assisted my father with back then, I’ll refund you-ten times the actual amount, with an interest fee.” Shawn’s words left everyone completely speechless for a while.

“Shawn…” Yvonne’s heart broke.

Suddenly, Master Davis’s angry voice resounded. “This is outrageous! Preposterous! This union cannot be faltered! You’ll marry Yvonne as planned!”

“With due respect, you’re in no place to tell me what I will or will not do. I won’t be forced into anything against my will,” Shawn refuted, his voice deep and hostile, causing everyone to shift uncomfortably in their seats.

It was no news that Shawn Mandez was not one to be trifled with. He was way more ruthless than his father and grandfather.

Master Davis, quite taken aback, cleared his throat uneasily. “The contract has been signed by both parties. The marriage needs to take place,” he insisted.

“And I said-”

Shawn was about to speak when a voice interrupted from the doorway: “Why not let them decide-sir.”

All attention turned towards the area where the voice originated, and everyone was surprised to see Charlotte there.

Taking graceful strides, Charlotte entered fully into the lounge, bowing to the elders present.

After her curtsy, her gaze fixed on Master Davis, a glint of anger and pain evident in her eyes.

“Master Davis, do you enjoy forcing people to do things against their will?” She inquired calmly, her gaze unwavering.

“You-what are you doing here?” Master Davis was enraged.

“I’m here to prevent history from repeating itself. You forced me into breaking up with Damien; I won’t let you force Shawn into a loveless marriage,” Charlotte responded resolutely.

Damien blinked rapidly in confusion, completely unaware of what was happening.

“What do you mean you were forced to break up with me? I was the one who broke up with you because you cheated,” he sneered.

“But is that actually what happened? Did I really cheat on you?” Charlotte stared at him with calm eyes.

Damien scoffed. What was she playing at? He had walked in on her on that dreadful night, tangled up in the sheets with some guy… If not for his father, he never would have known that Charlotte was such a despicable person.

“What nonsense are you spouting? I caught you red-handed!”

“That’s because your parents planned everything.”

“What?”

“Three years ago, your father and mother called me to meet them…” Yvonne began.