Clark Barker

The disappearance of two students from a consolidated middle and high school in Philadelphia left their parents facing serious psychological problems for three years. In addition, the teenagers suspected of the crime were subjected to inappropriate punishments and sent to a reformatory. The book's narrative alternates between past and present, introducing Athena Clark, a girl who seeks to reopen the book club formerly owned by a girl who disappeared three years ago. Athena must overcome serious challenges to unravel a complex web of riddles and lies. She discovers that the riddles are part of a larger mystery taking place in the magical world of the Netherworld. It's a realm closed to humans that Athena and her newfound book club members must traverse to discover the truth about the kingdom of Morsalia and save it from false truths and despair. The challenge is to find the missing teens and ensure the continued existence of the book club, which is in danger of being shut down.

Fame. Money. Love. All of this, Joe had for eighteen years, of his life. Until a tragic accident happened before the peak of his football career. Which destroyed it in only a few seconds. When everyone loved him, they left him alone, broken in a hospital bed. Before he could come back, he lost the last members of his family. Then his former club comes with allegations, of a broken contract from his fault, and he lost all the earned money. He was left, with nothing. For eight years, he lived from day to day studying, working, having rehabilitation for his injured knee. As they say, what one time is taken, is given back. As he accidentally becomes secretary of Megan Clark by everyone called Empress. His life changed drastically after it. He found love in his boss, who first say these words to him. ‘Secretary of the Empress’ is a story about love, which slowly grows in the main characters. Because of many things which they will meet in their journey of revenge and protecting each other. -------------------- While now great view on sky and city below show up, boss turned to me, and when she looked at my eyes, she said: “Joe, I have something to tell you.” “Yes, boss,” I said while looking at her eyes, and when she walked closer to me, we looked at each other eyes. She said, “I like you.” While hearing her words, I had no answer for this, and while I looked at her, I asked, “excuse me?” “I love you, I want you to be my boyfriend,” she said, and while I looked at her, I couldn’t believe that this has happened, and while my mind still processed her words, she looked at me, and then she said, “so what is your answer?” ------------------------- Daily upload at 8:30 and 18:00(server time) The cover is not mine.

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.

Umbrellas is a sci-fi fantasy novel set in a futuristic floating city in space, where an elite organization—also called Umbrellas—defends the universe from nightmarish alien creatures known as Annihiliths. Clark Smith, an ordinary man from Earth, suddenly finds himself in the body of Donovan Volgard, a reserved and mysterious Mage-type Visitor—one of Umbrellas’ elite operatives. With no idea how or why he ended up here, Donovan must think fast to avoid suspicion. He soon realizes that while he has access to the original Donovan’s memories, his personality remains his own. Forced to play along in this unfamiliar world, he takes his first steps into a life filled with magic, mystery, and interstellar danger—while secretly searching for a way back home.

In the heart of New York City, where towering skyscrapers reached for the heavens and the pulse of ambition beat ceaselessly, Sterling Enterprises stood as a monument to success. Its sleek glass facade mirrored the sun’s brilliance by day and the city’s vibrant lights by night. Inside its walls, the world of high-stakes business thrived, driven by the vision of its formidable CEO, Nathaniel Sterling. Nathaniel was a man forged by both triumph and turmoil. His rise to power had been marked by relentless drive, sharp intellect, and an unyielding will. He commanded respect with every decision and led Sterling Enterprises through waves of change with a steady hand. But the greater the success, the more dangerous the waters became. Amidst this world of high finance and power struggles, a new player had entered the arena—a bright and ambitious intern named Emma Clarke. Emma had come to Sterling Enterprises with dreams of making her mark, and her intelligence and resilience quickly set her apart from her peers. She navigated the competitive environment with a determination that caught Nathaniel’s attention. Their paths crossed under the most ordinary of circumstances: a chance meeting in the office elevator, a brief conversation over a coffee break. Yet, beneath the surface of these seemingly mundane interactions, a spark ignited—a connection neither fully understood but both felt deeply. As Emma’s role at Sterling Enterprises expanded, she found herself increasingly drawn into Nathaniel’s orbit. Her professional acumen and unflinching loyalty earned her a place in his inner circle, but it also exposed her to the dangers lurking in the shadows of the corporate world. Nathaniel, for his part, was both intrigued and unsettled by Emma. She was a breath of fresh air in the cutthroat world he inhabited, her presence a stark contrast to the scheming and duplicity that often surrounded him. Yet, as his feelings for her deepened, so did the stakes. The walls of his fortress were not impregnable, and enemies lurked in the corners, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Unbeknownst to them, the very connection that brought them closer would also set the stage for the greatest challenge of their lives. A storm was brewing on the horizon, one that would test their resolve and push their relationship to its limits. A rival’s ambition and a hidden agenda would soon collide with their growing love, casting a shadow over their future. As the city thrummed with energy and the ambitions of those who sought to control it, Nathaniel and Emma stood at the precipice of a tumultuous journey. The choices they made would determine not only their fates but also the future of Sterling Enterprises. In the whirlwind of corporate intrigue and personal upheaval, they would have to navigate a treacherous path. Their love story would be one of fiery passion and fierce loyalty, forged in the crucible of conflict and uncertainty. And as the first cracks of the storm began to show, neither Nathaniel nor Emma could foresee the full extent of the trials that awaited them. But one thing was certain: their lives would never be the same again.

Ava Clarke thought she had it all: a successful career, a loving husband, and the life she always dreamed of. But when she discovers that her husband, Lucas, has been unfaithful with his assistant, Eleanor, and is plotting behind her back to take control of the company, everything she knew is shattered. Determined to reclaim her life and power, Ava steps into the corporate world as the new CEO, only to find herself caught between love, betrayal, and a rival CEO, Maxwell Hart, who may have his own hidden agenda. As dark family secrets unravel and alliances shift, Ava must decide who to trust, who to love, and how far she’s willing to go to achieve her revenge and secure her legacy.

Ben Architecture, although still at its infancy has become one of the biggest and most reputable architecture firms in the country and Leia Clark is their top architect. Talented and smart, it wasn't enough, the stigma of being illegitimate was something she can never live down. Not getting hired on any position she wanted, she decided to put up her own firm but she knows that if she puts her name on the door, no client will come. Hence, the birth of Ben Architecture and its elusive owner, Benjamin Archibald. Though Ben was a mere illusion, a figment of her imagination, one she came up with while building her firm, he is fast becoming a name to be reckoned with when it comes to architectural designs. He is the best! So she is quite confident that no one would push into meeting him as long as she gets the work done and she exudes professionalism when representing him. But her number one rival, Jack Garlan, was very curious about Ben Archibald and set about motions to learn about the elusive man. Jack’s plan derails when he meets Leia and feels the attraction, his quest to get to know Ben becomes a quest to get to know Leia. This newfound quest becomes even more possible when a new project comes in requiring them to work together. As they begin working together, sharing work challenges and getting to know each other, their attraction grows. But will the secret Leia holds become the thing to drive them apart or will their love survive the deception and soar to new heights?

That night, when a Kryptonian ship with a baby crashed on Mike Kent’s family farm, and when he... Read more That night, when a Kryptonian ship with a baby crashed on Mike Kent’s family farm, and when he decided to adopt that child the golden finger of crossover was thus activated, he understood that his life was about to change.Superman Clark Kent, Professor X Charles Kent, Magneto, Eric Kent…When he became the father of these men, the strongest family was born!

In a world where power is determined by the eyes, the strongest are revered, while those without powers are left to fend for themselves. At the age of ten or eleven, most children awaken their abilities, but for Adrian Clarke, the world of magic and strength remains forever out of reach. Adrian is an introverted, highly intelligent high school student who has spent most of his life hiding behind books, avoiding the bullying he faces for being "powerless." While his mind excels, his lack of any tangible power makes him a target for his peers, and his friends, Lucas and Nova, are his only source of protection. Lucas, with his Light Eyes, and Nova, with her Dark Eyes, are both gifted with Unique Class abilities—powers that only one person per continent can possess. Together, they’ve always kept Adrian safe, but even their formidable powers can’t protect him from the whispers and sneers that follow him everywhere. Despite his position as an outcast, Adrian is not without strength. His analytical mind allows him to outwit bullies and navigate the complexities of high school life. But the nagging question remains: why does he have no power? Why has he been forsaken by the very system that praises the strong and the gifted? As Adrian struggles to find his place in a world that values power above all else, he learns that fate has a strange way of turning things around. When an unforeseen event awakens a mysterious force within him, Adrian’s life is turned upside down. What was once a world of helplessness and rejection suddenly becomes a world of possibilities—possibilities that may come at a steep price. Shard of Sight is a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the exploration of power—both external and internal. As Adrian and his friends uncover secrets about their world, they must confront not only their own fears and limitations but also the dark truths that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect society.

Daniel Arthur is CEO of Excalibur corp. inherited the company from his father who abandoned him and his brother Clark.

Kevin is a famous musician, actor, and businessman. He has amassed billions of dollars and tons of women. This is the life of Kevin Lasean

From the outside, Hannah Summerfield looks like your average office lady; always complaining about her boss to Rebecca, her best friend and co-worker, never being late to or from work, and preferring to spend her weekends at home binge-watching her favorite drama series on Netflix. But she has a secret that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone other than Rebecca, including Richard Clark, her boyfriend and CEO of the company where she has worked for years. She didn't want Richard to know her other identity as Scarlett, owner and most popular dominatrix of the biggest BDSM club in town. The question is, how long will she keep it hidden from Richard, who starts to get suspicious of her and thinks that she is having a romantic relationship with another man behind his back?

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. As it stands now, only the top 1% of such people stand a chance. One of such people is 'Michael Gild', the current owner of the prize and still has plans to gift it back to himself. 'Loreen Scott', the alluring Latin American whom has had her eyes on the prize for as long as she can remember. It's a wrong time for 'Anderson Clarke' to be entangled in rumors of a business-threatening scandalous relationship with powerful 'Simeon Walton'. And many others. It's still that time of the season. Let the best man win.

Clarks life had been everything but easy.

Synopsis: Matthew Clarke, a modern-day history professor, wakes up in 18th-century Ohio, bewildered and inhabiting the body of Michael Clarke, the son of Scottish immigrants. As he navigates this untamed world, Michael uses his knowledge of the past to survive and protect his new family. But life on the frontier is far from peaceful. With the Midwest threatened by outlaws, harsh winters, and the tensions between settlers and Native tribes, Michael must fight to change history without destroying it. Along the way, he forms an unbreakable bond with Abigail Turner, a fiercely independent woman with a sharp wit and a sharper aim. When a mysterious artifact that brought him to this time reappears, Michael faces an impossible choice: return to the life he knew or stay in a world where love, danger, and destiny collide. Echoes of the Frontier is a sweeping tale of time travel, courage, and the enduring power of love.

Before Ryan Morgan and Jacob Morgan's parents passed away in a car accident, they decided to appoint Ryan as Jacob's legal guardian under their will. Jacob has autism, ages fifteen and is the funniest and most sweetest person anyone could ever meet. Ryan, ages twenty six, is a prosecutor in the state of North Dakota. But shortly after Jacob's girlfriend, Izza Miller's body is found dead near a river, Jacob is accused of a crime Ryan thinks he is innocent of. Even though, Ryan begins to search for evidence trying to figure out who's the actual person who killed Izza, and why did they accuse his own brother? If anyone who sees this story being plagiarized by someone else, please send me a quick message as soon as possible. I do not tolerate plagiarism at all, and I will sue whoever is responsible of stealing my work. 2022 Rebecca Clark. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior permission of the author, except for the brief description of the book in a book review. word count: [50,000-60,000] cover designed by canva!

Grace Davis nunca imaginó que su noche de graduación en la ciudad del pecado terminaría con un "Sí, acepto" impulsivo frente a un imitador de Elvis Presley. Borracha y fuera de control, lo que parecía una aventura desenfrenada se convierte en un inesperado compromiso matrimonial con James Clarke, un desconocido tan atractivo como exasperante. Cuando descubre que James necesita desesperadamente una estadía permanente en Estados Unidos, Grace se ve atrapada en un matrimonio de conveniencia que amenaza con exponerlos ante inmigración. Entre malentendidos, juegos de poder y un inesperado acercamiento emocional, Grace y James deberán fingir ser la pareja perfecta mientras intentan evitar que los descubran. Pero, ¿puede un matrimonio por accidente convertirse en una historia de amor verdadera? Llena de humor, giros inesperados y momentos románticos, Matrimonio en Las Vegas es una montaña rusa emocional que te hará reír, suspirar y desear saber qué pasará en la próxima página. ¡Descubre si esta pareja improbable puede convertir el desastre en algo mágico!

The Zhekova family's young master approached Cindy Clarke with an old phone and said, "You dropped this five years ago, and I picked it up. Do you still deny it?" Five years ago, she was set up and got pregnant. Cindy Clarke never imagined that the father of her son would turn out to be the Prince Charming that the entire nation loved. She had a weak father, a scheming mother, and a sister plotting to harm her? None of that mattered! Adrian Zhekova said, "Whatever they want, I'll give it all to you. Let them be jealous." If her opponents slandered Cindy Clarke? Adrian Zhekova said, "I'll shut down their account." Don't like it? Endure it! Morgan Clarke said, "Sob, sob... Arthur Woods says I'm an illegitimate child without a dad." After the Woods family went bankrupt, Adrian Zhekova turned to Cindy Clarke and asked, "When are you going to make us official?" Cindy Clarke replied, "Since I met you, it's been like having a cheat code. Everything goes my way." Adrian Zhekova replied, "That's right, I'm that cheat code."

On 1977, Voyager I took flight. On 2010, Voyager II sent some rather strange information back to Earth. On July, 2021, Voyager II lost contact with Earth four years before the planned date. At the start of the 26th century, civilization on Earth was isolated and held in captivity. At 10 a.m. on October 27th, 3020, humankind went extinct. One year before the extinction, an ordinary youth Harrison Clark from the 21st century travelled forward in time and arrived a thousand years into the future. He discovered that after he died, he would be returned back to the 21st century. Reading history in the future and changing the future in history. In this seemingly never-ending cycle, Harrison Clark began to look for that one glimmer of hope for both himself and humankind.

Daisy Zane was the illegitimate daughter of the Miles family? She grew up in the countryside and never went to school? The Miles family even publicly declared that they would never acknowledge her? ... When Daisy Zane's true identity was exposed, the Miles family immediately prepared a banquet to welcome her back into the family. But Daisy Zane directly refused, saying, “Are you even worthy, Miles family?” ... Surprisingly, the third young master of the Imperial Capital fell in love with a wild girl who had never received an education. It was said that he doted on her, and she was the most precious thing to him. While the whole Imperial Capital was shocked, Lord Clark proudly said, “My wife is extraordinary.” ... Kevin Clark never believed in love at first sight until he met Daisy Zane... In the north, there was a beauty who captivated the country and the city with her devastating beauty... ** Daisy Zane loved wearing dresses, and later on... all of Kevin Clark's shirt buttons matched the colors of her dresses.

In a distant village, an ancient legend is passed down-on every full moon night, a cursed person transforms under the moonlight, losing their humanity and becoming a wild beast. In a small village named Filda, a young doctor named Alger Clark finds himself ensnared by this terrifying fate. Under the merciless moonlight, he gradually loses control of his body and becomes the very thing he once feared most-a werewolf. He must not only struggle with his new identity but also face an increasing number of mysterious disappearances in the village. The woman he loves, Mary, plays a crucial role in all of this. As the story unfolds, Alger discovers that werewolves are not merely monsters; there is a deeper secret hidden behind their existence. He slowly uncovers the truth behind the werewolf curse, and ultimately faces an unavoidable dilemma-should he fight to protect his humanity, or give in to his wild nature, ultimately becoming either the legendary hunter or the hunted?

Noah Clarke never dreamed of becoming a football manager, let alone owning a club. But when fate hands him the reins of the struggling Ravenhill Rangers FC, he must rise to the occasion or watch the team crumble into obscurity. With the aid of the mysterious Football Godfather System, Noah gains unparalleled knowledge of tactics, scouting, and leadership. As he battles financial crises, ruthless rivals, and a team of misfits, Noah’s journey to restore Ravenhill’s glory becomes a fight against all odds. Will his newfound skills be enough to lead Ravenhill to the pinnacle of football, or will the weight of expectations crush him? In this story of ambition, redemption, and grit, witness the birth of a legend in the world of football.

“Why did you run away from me?” Avery’s breath caught in her throat. That voice—it was familiar. She looked up, her heart pounding, her eyes narrowing as her mind pieced it together. With shaking hands, she reached up and pulled the mask from his face. Prince Adrian’s sharp features were illuminated in the soft glow of the moonlight. His expression was unreadable, but his intense gaze bore into her, searching for answers. Avery gasped, taking a step back. “Prince Adrian…” she stammered. “I—” “You ran,” he interrupted softly, his voice calm but filled with an undercurrent of emotion she hadn’t expected. “You rejected me and fled. Why?” Avery looked into his eyes, her mind racing. The prince, the very same character she had written to be cold, calculating, and utterly uninterested in Celeste, was now standing before her, asking why she had run away from him. Her thoughts were in chaos. None of this made sense. How could he feel this way about her? Celeste was never meant to be his choice. It was supposed to be Evelisse. *** After the successful debut of her bestselling book, Avery Clarke faced a tragic death that transmigrated her into one of the characters of her book. Was she the protagonist or the heroine of the novel? Hell, no. Avery was none other than the villainess, Lady Celeste Duvernay. However, there’s a twist. Prince Adrian, who was supposed to marry the love of his life, Evelisse while Celeste suffered them, broke off his engagement with Evelisse and announced his proposal to marry Celeste instead.  Avery didn’t want to accept that fate but she had no choice, the game of royalty was so strong to escape. With a new resolution, Avery made her own choice… she would marry prince Adrian but what was her goal… to make him hate her like he did in the book and reconcile with his betrothed love, Evelisse.

"You’re nothing but a burden, Clark. You'll never be more than the dirt beneath our feet." Despised, humiliated, and stripped of dignity, Clark Johnson endures life as the disgraced son-in-law of the ruthless Miller family. But one night changes everything. Presented with an enigmatic necklace possessing incredible powers, Clark acquires the ability to listen to thoughts, master various skills, and change his fate. With his acquired power, he reverses the situation, revealing the Millers’ deepest secrets and dismantling their empire. Nonetheless, power comes at a cost. As vengeance overtakes him, a lethal curse endangers everything and everyone he cares about. The Rise of the Fallen is an engaging story of vengeance, authority, and the cost of redemption.

An Unknown man in the name of Clark was so bored in his life that he just sleep and sleep on his free time. But that all changes until he Decides to leave this earth for good. He traveled to another universe just to find a world with powers just for the sake of his boredom. . . . 1,000 years . . . 100,000 years . . . 100,000,000 years later He finally arrived and that's the story of how Clark will be having fun on this world.

Sheila Barker is a child prodigy who was sent away by her family to a foreign country after her mother's death. Years later, the Barker family calls Sheila back because they have arranged a marriage for her with the Long family, one of the most powerful in the country. On her return journey, Sheila meets a strange man who, for some reason, ends up greatly influencing her stay in that country. How will Sheila face this arranged marriage while seeking to end her relationship with her family once and for all? Author's Note: This story slightly incorporates special abilities with fantasy elements. Every place name, medical term, and jargon used within the context of the work is mostly fictitious.

Ariana's twenty -first birthday was memorable because she met Andrew Clark. The huskily handsome, adventure story writer was drawn to the idea of a secretary who wouldn't answer him back, and hired her to work for him. It also seemed he was greatly attracted to having a biddable wife, he asked Ariana to marry him as well . But Ariana wasn't sure that if Andrew was actually attracted to her - even though she was certain of her love for him - and there wasn't any easy way of telling him exactly how she felt.

Moved to: https://www.webnovel.com/book/ithoe-bastions-of-the-universe_31108706408876205 In a world where ancient forces vie for power, former soldier Clarke Chambers finds himself at the center of a maelstrom. Framed and imprisoned for a decade, Clarke's only solace is his burning desire for revenge against the man who destroyed his life - his former commander, Stiff. But when an enigmatic alien named Primus reveals that Clarke has been chosen to wield immense power as the Bastion, a guardian of the universe, his quest for vengeance becomes a fight for the future. As Clarke navigates the complex landscape of intergalactic politics and ancient rivalries, he must confront his own demons and learn to harness his newfound abilities. With the help of Sophia, a brilliant and beautiful UN official, and Blin, a mysterious alien with motives of their own, Clarke must stop Stiff's sinister plot to exploit the universe's hidden forces for his own gain. From the streets of Earth to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, Clarke's journey takes him to the very limits of human endurance and beyond. With the fate of entire civilizations hanging in the balance, can Clarke balance his quest for justice with his newfound responsibilities as a Bastion, or will the forces of darkness prevail? Dive into a world of magic, mystery, and epic battles in this thrilling tale of power, loyalty, and the true meaning of heroism.

Christine Clark, a delicate bloom of thirty summers, wilts beneath the shadow of leukemia’s cruel embrace. Born to a family where dreams fluttered like fragile butterflies, she once believed in the magic of fairy tales. But life, that fickle storyteller, had other plans for her tender heart. Ensnared in the thorny vines of a loveless marriage, Christine’s world shatters like spun glass when she stumbles upon a betrayal most bitter—her husband entwined with her own sister. Fate, not content with this tragedy, casts her into the depths of an accident that leaves her gasping for air, for hope, for a chance to rewrite her story. With her last whisper, a plea escapes her lips, carried on the winds of destiny: a second chance to pen her own happily ever after.

VOLUME 1 [COMPLETED] VOLUME 2 [COMPLETED] Olivia Clarke’s world is shattered when she was forcibly married to the billionaire Alexander Bennett, leaving her fiancé at the altar. Determined to escape her unwanted marriage, Olivia vows to make Alexander divorce her so she can return to her fiancé. But Alexander, consumed by possessiveness, refuses to let the woman he ever loved go. With money and influence at his disposal, he promises to give her everything that she desires. Confident that love will bloom between them but Olivia has just one desire “Mr. Billionaire, let me go… I don’t love you.” Will Olivia succumb to Alexander’s charms, or will she find a way to break free and reclaim her heart? **** "Holding a wedding without me?" a hoarse and manly voice echoed from the door, bodyguards dressed in black suits surrounded the hall and this got me.   Who were they? Then a tall man, with rough black hair, hazel eyes, and dressed in a tailored design suit walked in with his hands in his pocket.   After a moment of silence, he looked up at me and then at Dad.   "Mr. Bennett, it's you…can we please resolve this case somewhere else? My daughter is getting married now." Father said with a pleading tone and I was surprised, so I walked towards him and shivered in fear.   I couldn't help but be scared, the man's aura was far more dangerous than that of my boss and he seemed like someone from the second generation of billionaires, how did Father get entangled with him?   "No, I want it to be settled here," he added.   I clenched my fist as I swallowed the lump in my throat. Can't he see I am about to get married right now? "I understand," Father said in a submissive tone, this only meant that he was in the wrong.   "Father, who is this?" I asked when Natalie rushed towards me before whispering a few words, my lips fell in shock. Alexander Bennett?   "Bruno, show him the contract." Mr. Bennett signaled and a man dressed in a brown suit approached us with a blue file containing a well printed contract.   Father held it with shivering hands as he read the contract "This…" he stuttered and then glared at me.   Out of curiosity, I grabbed the file from Father before reading it, there was just one clause written on it.   He wanted me to marry him today and pay off father's debt or else father will have to spend the rest of his life in jail.   The paper fell off my hand as I glared at Mr. Bennett, this was the first time we met so why would he want to marry me? Now that I remember, the other man looks familiar. He is the man I scolded yesterday, did they want to take revenge?   "Father, please tell me you don't owe him such a huge sum," I asked with a glimmer of hope, praying that this was all a dream. Caleb walked towards me as he was confused as well, he picked up the paper and read it.   "This is crazy." he launched his fist to hit Mr. Bennett who quickly dodged it and some guards hurried and pinned Caleb down.   "It's my wedding, you can't replace me," Caleb said in a bitter tone. check out my other book 180 DAYS TO DIVORCE