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.

many years. Mr. Jensen. What are you trying

you’re no newbie to the workforce, and you probably understand how relationships work.

a handsome man with a magnetic voice.

the workforce and was a good

online, from signing

much yet managed to hasten the progress of their relationship from strangers

Mr. Jensen,” Nina said, deliberately drawing the

wrong about that.

before she managed to wrap her mind around what he said. ‘You’ve never

Marcus nodded. “Is that hard to

girlfriend doesn’t know enough about me. That’s alright. We have all the time in the world to get to know each

head, and reminded Marcus, “Mr. Jensen, we’re dating only by contract. I hope that we can remain as strangers

“Sure.”

Nina walked out as they talked. The three of them

and warned with a half-smile, “I hope

reach his eyes, and

his line of sight, and saw a huge black car

together. He didn’t drive this