Hidden Flash Marriage: Love Me Back, Mr CEO

Shawn’s lips tightened. “I believe you,” he paused, “however, it’s not you that I was referring to; it’s the person behind you.”

‘Huh?’ Amanda’s tears ceased instantly, and she swiftly turned to look behind her, as did everyone else.

Anderson.

Confusion swept through the room.

“You sending provoking pictures to Yvonne, making her rush back to the country… I was initially going to let you be. However, things changed after discovering you were the one who instigated the accident three years ago. And then you completely crossed the line by sending me those absurd threat messages,” Shawn’s icy voice confronted Anderson.

Anderson stood, clearly taken aback. He hadn’t anticipated Shawn’s discovery to be so soon. He usually covered his tracks meticulously…

“Why? After all these years working for Grandfather, why engage in such actions?” Shawn’s brows furrowed deeply.

Anderson chuckled. There was nothing to hide anymore, so why not come out clean? “Exactly. I’ve toiled for the old geezer for ages, yet he refuses to acknowledge me.”

Gasps filled the room, except for Shawn, who retained his icy composure.

“All he cares about is you and your mother.” Anderson turned to Old Master Mandez, glaring. “You shouldn’t have adopted me if you were just going to make me feel inferior to your grandson. All you do is use me!”

Jennifer bellowed, “Watch your mouth!”

Why would someone try to benefit where they didn’t contribute? After being adopted into the Mandez family, was this how he chose to repay the man? After all the years of sponsoring his education, giving him the best life… His only job was to always be near Old Master Mandez.

“You should be grateful to be in this family, Anderson! So, you’ve been eyeing Shawn’s position as the CEO?”

“Exactly!” He thundered angrily. “That’s why I attempted to eliminate you. If only that person I assigned the task to had done it properly-”

“Enough!” Shawn thundered.

Tears stung Jennifer’s eyes.

The Mandez family had treated Anderson well. Why were some people never content with the opportunities they were given?

Shawn heaved a sigh.

Before he’d say anything else that might trigger the old man, Anderson needed to be removed.

“Come in,” he beckoned.

Instantly, four policemen walked in, “You’re under arrest for attempted murder, conspiracy, assault, harassment, stalking, and making criminal threats.” They handcuffed and escorted Anderson out of the house, his cold laughter lingering in the air.

Shawn turned his gaze to his grandfather, asking in a low voice, “Are you okay?”

The old man nodded, sighing deeply. Slowly, he looked up at Jennifer. “I’m sorry.”

He was the one who had brought the evil upon their family. If only he hadn’t adopted Anderson.. He’d thought he was doing the boy a favor, however, that had not been the case to Anderson.

He couldn’t fathom the fear Jennifer must have felt when the accident occurred, and during all the months she spent in a coma.

“Forgive me,” he muttered.

Jennifer’s pent-up tears broke loose, and she began weeping like a baby.

Amanda quickly knelt down before her sister, also weeping as she apologized repeatedly. “I’m sorry, forgive me, Sis.”

Shawn and Mia stood up, offering comfort to Jennifer.

After some time, Shawn, his wife, and his aunt returned to their respective residences, leaving Jennifer behind with Old Master Mandez.

It was already dark when they returned home, so Shawn and Mia headed straight to bed. Snuggled against each other’s warm bodies in the sheets, Shawn kissed Mia’s forehead. With the threats gone, he could finally relax, knowing his family was safe.

“Little One,” his husky voice suddenly broke the silence.

“Yes,” she whispered in response.

He was silent for a while before speaking again, “Let’s have our wedding.”

Mia was stunned. She looked up at him swiftly, pushing herself off his body to get a clear view of his face in the dimly lit room.

Shawn lowered his head and planted a kiss on her lips.

“You aren’t a high school student anymore. In a couple of weeks, you’ll resume at the university. Let’s have it before then.”

Mia was extremely quiet as she gazed into his eyes. “A real wedding?”Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

He chuckled, reaching into the bedside drawer and producing a black, velvet-lined shiny box that subtly glittered in the dark. “Yes. A real wedding.”

“Okay,” she replied.

With a flick of his finger, Shawn opened the box, revealing a brilliant diamond engagement ring. Its facets caught the dim light, casting a dazzling sparkle that captivated the moment.

“I didn’t do this when we first got married-I hope it’s not too late now.”

Mia gasped at the sight of the ring, her eyes brimming with tears as her husband gently took her hand and slid the ring onto her fourth finger. It fitted perfectly.

Tears streaming from her eyes, she jumped onto Shawn, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck. “Thank you,” she muttered amidst tears.

Who knew? Who knew that at the lowest point in her life, she’d meet the most amazing person there ever was? Now, it was all worth it. And now, she believed, truly, everything in life always happened for a reason.

“Thank you too.” Shawn stroked Little One’s hair, smiling in contentment.

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A few days later.

News that the CEO of Beats Corporations was getting married soon shook the entire city. It became the top trending news on all social media platforms and the talk of the town.

“Oh my! A fortunate woman!”

“I thought he was gay.”

“Oh, how sweet!”

“His wife will be so lucky to have him.”

“What? Is Gaylord really getting married?”

“How can we be sure it’s to a woman? What if it’s to a man?”

“Oh, the city’s sweetheart.”

Unknown to the market women currently conversing, the supposed “gaylord’s” fiancée stood in front of their stall to make a purchase.

Upon hearing their disparaging comments about her husband, Mia walked away, paying no attention to their pleas for her to return.

‘If only you knew he’s been married for quite a while now-to a woman! Gaylord, er?’ She sneered.

“Young Madam, please don’t listen to them. Master is not like that…” Madam Susan coughed as she trailed closely behind the madam.

Mia smiled within herself. Of course, she knew that. Who would know better if not her? Blushing, she offered the housekeeper a gentle smile as they got in their vehicle and headed home.

As soon as they arrived, Jennifer ordered one of the maids to fetch her daughter-in-law.

Upon receiving the message, Mia’s heart skipped a beat. However, she slowly dragged her feet to the garden where her mother-in-law was waiting.