Julian’s Stand-In Wife

“We’ve officially announced that we’re together. It’s only appropriate for me to meet your friend,” Marcus said with an arched brow.

He gave his assistant some instructions; very soon, a gift hamper was delivered to their doorstep.

“This is for Ms. Winngington. It’s packed full of items suitable for babies and pregnant ladies.”

Marcus said, “Don’t worry. Things will be different now that we’re officially together. Even if someone takes a photo of us, you don’t need to be scared of that.”

He added seriously, ‘TH always be standing right in front of you.”

He was an actor, but at that moment, Nina almost forgot he was one. She was completely lost in the tender look in his eyes.

Thankfully, she came back to her senses just in time.

She looked away awkwardly, and said, “But the official announcement was only because we had a deal with each other. When you can shift your persona and the public stops throwing shade at me, we’ll break up. You really don’t need to be so concerned about my friends, my godson, and my goddaughter.”

“Ms. Ashlee, you’ve been in the workforce for so many years,” Marcus said with a charming smile.

The sensation was like a warm spring breeze on one’s face. When he drew close to Nina, her mind immediately went blank. She stood stunned for a moment before avoiding his gaze.

for many years.

you probably understand how relationships work. How can you

magnetic voice. His

in the workforce and was a good judge of character herself, but

being rumored to be together with him and getting lambasted online, from signing

to hasten the progress of their relationship from strangers

Mr. Jensen,” Nina said, deliberately

about that. You’re

she managed to wrap her mind around what he said.

Marcus nodded. “Is that

know enough about me. That’s alright. We

shook her head, and reminded Marcus, “Mr. Jensen, we’re dating only by contract. I

“Sure.”

out as they

with a half-smile, “I hope you won’t regret it, Ms.

smile didn’t reach his eyes, and carried

line of sight, and saw a huge black

picked out his car plate number together. He didn’t drive this car out to keep a