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.

in the workforce for many years. Mr. Jensen. What are you trying

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

a handsome man with a magnetic voice.

good judge of character

be together with him and getting lambasted online, from signing

all these things, he didn’t say much yet managed to hasten the progress of their relationship from strangers to a couple in

Jensen,” Nina said, deliberately drawing the line between them amidst the

about that. You’re my

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

Marcus nodded. “Is that

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

by contract. I hope that

“Sure.”

they talked. The three of them got into

half-smile, “I hope you won’t regret it,

reach his eyes, and carried

a huge black

this car