At Isabelle's ward
'You want me to be your wife?!'. Isabelle was alarmed, 'Yes, for hundred days. You need to pretend to be my wife '. Alexander replied and Levi proceeded to state the conditions for the contract to Isabelle. The contract didn't contain too many rules, husband and wife could do as they please except when they have to appear before husband or wife's family. Isabelle was confused,' but why do you need to do all these. Why me?', Alexander knew Isabelle was going to ask. 'I would rather keep my reasons to myself and I chose you because you seem to be the safest choice '. Isabelle modded in understanding. Alexander gave her a day to think and left with Levi. 'That weird man! Just a day to think? Who knows maybe he's keeping some secrets. Oh I have no choice, I need to think about this'. Isabelle tossed and turned in bed then she stood up, 'No Isabelle, you won't sacrifice your dignity. It's better to die than marry a stranger. When he comes tomorrow, I will refuse him immediately'.
THE NEXT DAY
'Do you guys want to get married willingly?'. Isabelle smiled at the registrer, 'yes please '. Alexander looked at her weirdly. He had thought she would refuse his offer this morning but she was all dressed up and ready to get married. Once they were done with the court wedding, Isabelle had to follow Alex home. They both had a marriage certificate. 'Miss Rhea, we got the certificate to reduce suspicions. I hope you are okay with that?'. Alexander explained to Isabelle and she nodded in understanding. 'Why did you agree so easily, I thought you would ask for more days to think. What will your family say about this?'. Alex asked Isabelle who was lost in thought. 'Mr Alex, my real family died a long time ago, I 've been living with a fake family and all I want right now is to tear them to shred one by one '. Isabelle answered Alex while thinking about Rhea's family and Alex didn't probe further.
They got home soon and Isabelle was amazed, it was a mansion. 'Mr Alex, I hope you have a map of this house cause I can picture myself getting lost soon', Isabelle said jokingly and was led inside by a maid. Alex smiled faintly but he quickly returned to his normal expression before anyone could see it. It didn't go past Levi's notice though, 'It's been long since you smiled genuinely you know '. Alex ignored him and went inside while Levi smiled, he knew Alex was avoiding the topic. 'I hope you can change my master miss Rhea '.
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Back in Rhea's hospital
'Sir, what are you saying? Marry your grandson?. You barely even know me!'. Rhea was confused, maybe the man was just joking. 'I am serious young lady, you just saved my life. Someone like you is right for my grandson'. Rhea laughed, 'Anybody could've done that you know, I didn't do anything special '. The man shook his head in denial. 'Not everyone my dear. A woman walked past not to long and saw me but she completely ignored me and left '. The old man explained and described someone to Rhea. 'That sounds like Ava', Rhea whispered under her breath'.
'What did you say? '. Rhea smiled at the old man,' Nothing sir, I was just thinking that the person who did that was very cruel '. The old man told Rhea to call him grandfather and stopped talking about his grandson. He didn't want to scare her away. They chatted a bit more until it was time for the old man to go back to his ward. He waved goodbye to Rhea and left. 'Oh no! I didn't ask for her name '. Rhea was gone when he went back but fortunately, a nurse told him that she went back to her ward and hasn't left yet. The old man called someone, 'Hey listen! I want you to investigate someone for me '.
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BACK IN RHEA'S WARD
Rhea chuckled when she thought about how the grandfather joked about her marrying his grandson. She sat down to think about what to do next. She needed a place to stay if she wanted to get revenge.
The following days, Rhea was either in the ward or looking for a job. Thankfully, Henry Morgan had paid for all the hospital expenses. I guess he still wanted to save face. She finally got a job in an hotel as a cleaner. It wasn't what she expected but still, she could earn a little money.
Today was her first day and she got to work early. She had to work hard if she wanted to get an apartment. She couldn't stay in the hospital forever.
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AT THE HOTEL
'Take this and get to work. For now, go and clean room 201'. Rhea's superior ordered her and she complied. She took the cleaning equipment and went to do her job. On her way, she collided with someone. It was a chubby man and he was with a woman. They both didn't look decent. 'I'm so sorry sir and ma'am ', Rhea apologized. The man was quiet while the woman spoke instead, 'Are you blind?!'. Rhea apologized again but the woman was having none of it. She was about to slap Rhea when the man held her hand. 'Scarlet, if you can't even let go of such a small thing then how can you be with me. Your service is no longer required, leave now!!'. Scarlett was in disbelief, he was sending her away for an ordinary maid!. 'Peirre! Don't tell me you've fallen for this b***h! You are breaking up with me?!'. Scarlett was furious but before she could cause a scene, some people came to take her away. Rhea was dumbfounded. She was about to leave but...'Hold on dearie. Where are you off to?'. Rhea cringed at the name he called her and put some distance between them. Pierre noticed the room key in Rhea's hands and smirked. 'Perfect!'.