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Marrying The Supposed Gold Digger by Novia Martin
When Matthew Grant woke up witha woman in his bed, he did the gentlemanly thing and offered to take responsibility. However, the last thing he expected was Valerie asking him to marry her. Annoyed, Matthew assumed she was a gold digger who was pretending not to know his real identity.
He wanted to see how long she could put up her act but he wasn’t prepared for how the marriage turned out. Pregnant and being harassed to marry, Valerie Warren married the man she had a one-night-stand with. She thought they could keep their distance after that, but Matthew insisted they live together. She kept her pregnancy a secret to keep him from trying to take the baby from her.
Fortunately, like her, he didn’t intend to stay married. And so, they agreed on a six-month marriage deal. As time passed, Valerie realized her husband might not be poor and could be more powerful than she imagined. Would she see him the same way once she knew who he really was? How long would it take for Matthew to realize not everything was an act and that the marriage might be the best thing that happened to him?
Chapter 57 As Matthew listened to Charles’s ramblings on the other end of the line, he sensed Charles was getting sidetracked once again. Eager to shift the focus away from Valerie, Matthew cut in sharply, “How’s Grandma doing?” “Mr. Grant, the butler reported that she sent the maids out early this morning to buy yarn. … Read More “marrying Chapter 57” »
Chapter 56 Lost in thought, Matthew was jolted out of his reverie by the ringing of his phone. It was Charles on the line. “What’s up?” Matthew asked casually. Charles sounded uneasy. “Mr. Grant, I spoke with the legal department this morning. If you’re considering divorcing Mrs. Grant, despite being married for only a week, … Read More “marrying Chapter 56” »
Chapter 55 The salesperson was relentless, employing every tactic in their arsenal to sway Matthew. “Crafted with cutting–edge technology from overseas, frying pan ensures your food is heated uniformly from every angle, bringing out the rich flavors and preserving essential nutrients. this “There’s a limited–time 10% off offer now. Plus, if you pick up three … Read More “marrying Chapter 55” »
Chapter 54 +5 As usual, Valerie bought breakfast and set it out on the table. It was still a breakfast wrap for Matthew, but today’s filling was different, with double layers of crispy. Remembering that he seemed to enjoy the clam chowder from yesterday, she bought him some today. The crispy texture wrapped in the … Read More “marrying Chapter 54” »
Chapter 53 Matthew only realized belatedly that his impulsive purchase might be a bit pricey for Valerie. “A friend recommended this brand. It’s expensive but very practical. Since it’s something to be used long–term, I might as well get a good one.” His explanation was stiff, his face expressionless. If someone had told him a … Read More “marrying Chapter 53” »
Chapter 52 “Mr. Grant, what’s this for? Didn’t you give me one last time?” Valerie asked. “That one was for furniture purchases. This card is for daily expenses. You work hard cooking, so I’ll deposit money into it every month. Use it as you please, and no need to inform me.” To avoid raising her … Read More “marrying Chapter 52” »
Chapter 51 “Perhaps he does not like it but refrains from saying so for your friend’s feelings.” Matthew reasoned. “He might as well just say it. And Katherine mentioned that he loves crayfish the most. Now he’s throwing it away. I don’t think he dislikes crayfish; he just looks down on Katherine for packing some … Read More “marrying Chapter 51” »
Chapter 50 But to admit it, his earlier anger had dissipated quite a bit. And right now, watching Valerie bustling about, all innocent and guileless, he couldn’t help but think that maybe what he saw between her and that BMW guy was just a misunderstanding. Matthew decided to test the waters. He put down his … Read More “marrying Chapter 50” »
Chapter 49 “Is that worth so much celebration?” asked Matthew “Of course! Working in Noria Group means my salary nearly doubled! Same workload, but the income skyrocketed, Valerie was over the moon: Matthew couldn’t help but furrow his brow as he noticed the unmistakable sinile playing at the corners of her mouth, thinking, ‘I knew … Read More “marrying Chapter 49” »
Chapter 48 Charles felt a bit scared. “Sir, can I ask what you’re planning to do at the Slotmond Estate?” Matthew’s face was as cold as ice, indicating he was annoyed by Charles’s nosiness. In all his life, Matthew never thought he’d been cheated on by a woman. He had just started to feel guilty … Read More “marrying Chapter 48” »