Four years later, at the Lewis Group building in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Sir, will you be coming to pick up Miss Moore at the airport?" Inquire Allan Green, the trusted assistant to Lewis Group CEO Jake Lewis.
"No, organize for bodyguards to fetch her and escort her directly to my residence. Make sure nothing bad happens to her," Jake said, his brow wrinkled.
He had been dreading this day when Emily Moore, his wife and charge for the last four years, would arrive since she called him a week ago. He isn't ready to face her yet.
He had a headache just thinking about explaining the matter to her, who had no knowledge about their marriage four years ago and was set to return home after living overseas.
They had little or no communication since that faithful day. Once the deed was done and he accomplished what he had set to do, he erased her from his memory.
He had set her up with finances to cover her five-year living expenses until they could inherit their parent's legacy and part ways.
But why would she wish to return a year earlier? It now presented an issue that he did not want to tackle.
Jake couldn't help but delve into the past…
He remembers going to Emily Moore's 21st birthday party four years ago to discuss their arranged marriage with her for both of them to inherit their legacy from their deceased parents.
However, when he arrived, she was already so inebriated that she was completely unaware of her surroundings.
Without being able to communicate with her, Jake arranged for someone to officiate their wedding in his hotel room following their late parents' written agreement, but when he saw her, she was in despair.
She'd been drugged, and he took advantage of the circumstance to marry her and consummate the marriage when she wasn't thinking well.
Although the consummation was mutual, he still regretted his actions afterward, but given the circumstances, he couldn't sleep with her without the marriage certificate in hand.
His original aim was to acquire the marriage license; he had no intention of consummating the marriage; nevertheless, with her being drugged and seeking to relieve the heat on her body, he surrendered to his carnal desire, and they had a wild, passionate moment.
***
Before they were born, their parents agreed that he could only inherit the family fortune once he married Emily on her 21st birthday.
As a result, even though he never planned on getting hitched, he had little choice but to marry her to receive his family's billions of assets…
Jake Lewis meticulously devised a bulletproof plan to keep their marriage secret long enough until they acquired their inheritance. If all goes well, he then plans to divorce her afterward.
Unfortunately, the next day, while he was in the shower before they had a chance to sit and talk, Emily ran off bewildered on the street and was hit by a car.
Her relatives, upon learning of her tragic accident, rejoice and swiftly declare her dead and take over her family empire—the M.Group.
Jake's original plan was ruined when he learned of the takeover of M. Group and declared Emily dead while she was still on the operating table. Unfortunately, there was nothing much he could do at that time.
As Emily's rightful husband, he wanted to claim the M. Group from her greedy relative. However, this would require him to announce their marriage, which was not his plan.
With God's grace, Emily Moore survived and went into a coma. After learning that, he immediately arranges for her to be treated and live abroad to hide their marriage from everyone.
He had someone watch over them, ensuring she stayed alive long enough for him to inherit. After that, he could not care less about what had happened to her.
Later, he found out that when Emily woke up, she had selective temporary amnesia. Jake Lewis regarded it as a blessing in disguise, put her under the care of her Nanny, Mrs. Hernandez, and her husband, the Butler Mr. Hernandez, and erased her existence in his world.
Jake Lewis was jolted back from his reverie when his phone suddenly vibrated. It was his fiancee, Klara Wright...~~
***
Las Vegas, Nevada International Airport:
When they arrived at the airport, a luxurious limousine and a team of bodyguards were already waiting to accompany Emily, Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez, and her cute son Aiden.
Emily was still in a daze, her body heavy with exhaustion from the prolonged flight from country B.
Anxious and apprehensive, a jumble of thoughts raced through her mind, causing a throbbing headache. As she absentmindedly massaged her temples, she was oblivious to her surroundings.
Suddenly, two remarkably handsome men approached and warmly greeted her as she emerged from the gate. "Welcome to Las Vegas, Nevada!" they said in chorus.
One of the men gestured towards a private corridor and said, "This way, please." very polite and respectful.
They led the way, escorting Emily, Aiden, and her companions to a waiting car to transport them to her Legal guardian's home.
As she gazed at the scene before her, her eyes widened in astonishment...--Two similarly attractive individuals stood before her, gently guiding them toward a sleek, black limousine.
She couldn't help but wonder about their identities but kept her curiosity to herself, apprehensive about the potential truth behind her assumptions. Aiden stared at them blankly as he followed along his mother's side.
The scene was surreal. A sleek black car rolled by, with two men inside wearing black suits and sunglasses. They bore an uncanny resemblance to the characters from the movie, "Men in Black."
Intrigued, she couldn't help but wonder—were they actual members of the Mafia? Or did they belong to the Underground Special Elite Forces or the mercenaries?
As she continued, she couldn't shake off the feeling of being followed, with one of the men trailing her every move.
"If the bodyguards were this good-looking, what more for my legal guardian? But then, I know nothing about him. He could be old, fat, bald, and ugly. Better not raise my hope."
She mumbled as she walked, not realizing that she had spoken loud enough for the people around her to hear.
Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez, John, James, and her cute son Aiden heard what she had just said and stopped briefly.
They all looked at her, their expressions betraying their shock at her words. Aiden put his two hands on both of his ears.
"What? Why are you all looking at me like that? What did I do? Did I say anything wrong?" Emily asked, bewildered by their reactions.
As no one responded and instead continued to stare at her, she felt a sudden wave of embarrassment wash over her. She mentally retracted what she had just said and done at that moment.
A realization dawned on her, and she murmured, "Oh, no... What did I say?"
Flustered and red-faced, she quickly buried her face as she hurriedly grabbed Aiden's hands and walked away, almost breaking into a run, desperate to escape her overwhelming embarrassment.
She addressed her legal guardian with such remarks, and everyone heard them.
Everyone couldn't help but grin as John and James, with carefree shakes of their heads, quickly chased the little lady and the boy.
Their primary purpose was to keep them safe without commenting on the incident.
As they hurried after them, all four yelled, "Miss!" Miss Moore, kindly wait for us."Their laughing boomed down the corridor as they attempted to catch up with them.
***
The destination is the house of her legal guardian, CEO Jake Lewis. She was comfortably seated in a luxury vehicle on the way to meet with her benefactor—who had provided and supported them.
She is nervous because she doesn't know how to explain the young boy sleeping on her lap.
Four years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez found out she was pregnant while in a coma recovering from her tragic accident.
With her in a coma, there's no way for them to find out who the father was. Then, when she woke up, she had a temporary amnesia.
Despite the father's uncertain identity and her uncertain relationship with Mr. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez chose to continue with their lives.
To guide and support her under their care, Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez recounted her memories of her late parents, her aging grandmother in her home country, and notably, her greedy relatives who had cunningly seized control of her family's company, The M Group, founded by her parents.
Armed with this understanding, she solemnly vowed to her departed parents and the Hernandezes, pledging that once she grows strong and influential, she will reclaim what rightfully belongs to her and her child.
She was unaware of her legal status in Jake Lewis's life. The only thing she knows is that he is her legal guardian. Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez are likewise unaware of the reality between them.
She has been living in Country B with amnesia, cared for by her confidant and friend, Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez. They were her sole family since her parents perished in a horrific aircraft crash, leaving her orphaned.
Her memories reappeared a few years ago. However, she had decided to pursue her master's degree and stayed in Country B until her MBA.
Part of the reason is that she wanted to develop a business empire capable and powerful enough to combat her selfish relatives, who had taken over her family's firm, the M. Group. After a few years, the moment came. This is her reason for coming back to Las Vegas.
A collaborative agreement between her firm and M.Group was recently proposed, prompting her to return after four years...~~~