They registered the information that Aliya just gave them.
How could you make such an important decision without informing us, Dorathy said.
I refuse, I don't accept this marriage.
Mom, Dad, Aiden and I are already married, if this marriage was the little sacrifice you need to make to right your wrongs, isn't it worth it?
But sweetheart you are not a sacrifice, you are a human and we can't allow you to keep sacrificing yourself for us, her mom said.
Mom, it doesn't matter, it's Aiden and I believe I will be happy.
What about Ryan and the alliance with the Andres? How are we going to explain this to them?
I will explain everything to them, leave that to me.
The funds that were offered will be withdrawn too, how are you going to handle that?
Aliya looked up to her father. Don't worry dad, I will think of something.
I hope you know what you are doing Aliya, I don't have a good feeling about this.
I'll definitely fix everything, Aliya said with a determined expression.
Back in her room, Aliya stared at a picture of her and Aiden with their faces full of smiles and love, she held their marriage license, she was married to Aiden. She had dreamed of this moment so many times but only ended up crying because she knew that it was an impossible dream but today she was really married to Aiden.
Aliya held the marriage license tightly , she believed that the old Aiden was still somewhere in there and she would bring him back, no matter what had happened, Aiden was still her one true love and she was willing to be with him.
The car drove gently into the Manor. Miguel alighted and opened the car door for Aliya.
Madam, we are here.
Aliya stepped down and looked at the strange yet familiar Manor, she was going to be the mistress of the Manor. She didn't have the best memories of the place and didn't understand why Aiden chose to live in such a secluded part of the city, it was at least thirty minutes drive to the city center.
They went inside with Miguel carrying her luggages, everywhere was quiet with just a few servants doing one or two things.
Miguel introduced her to the Housekeeper, Butler Lee.
Nice to meet you Mr. Lee.
My pleasure Madam, you can just call me Butler Lee.
Butler Lee showed Aliya to her room. Madam, this is going to be your room from now on.
Aliya scrutinized the room and it didn't look good. Even the guest room in her house was way better. This is not Aiden's room?
No madam, Sir instructed us to keep you here, he doesn't like others invading his privacy.
Interesting. Where is the boss?
Sir already left for work.
Alright you may go.
The Butler left the room, closing the door behind him.
Aliya went closer and inspected the room, even the sheets were not changed, was this Aiden's idea? She didn't have time to dwell on that, she needed to head to the office. She would deal with this afterwards.
Hendrix Global
Aiden sat at the head of the conference room listening to the final report on the launching ceremony of Hendrix Global in the Capital City.
Sir, we have sent out the invitation to all the high profile people in the City but there are few people we couldn't get through to.
Hand the invites to Miguel, he will handle it.
Yes boss, that's all for today.
The people started dispersing as the meeting was finally over.
Sir, Madam just arrived at the manor but left shortly afterwards, she...
You don't need to report her affairs to me, Aiden interrupted.
Yes Sir.
It's been a long day for Aliya, sorting documents and finally solving the drug problem in B city. She was finally done so late and was exhausted.
Good night, Linda, I will see you tomorrow.
Goodnight maam.
On her way home, Aliya remembered her husband and decided to get his favorite snacks, she didn't know if he still loved it but there was no harm in finding out.
She drove into the Manor and parked her car. Walking inside with the snacks in her hand, she found Aiden sitting in the living room with a glass of drink and smoke between his fingers.
"You are late" Aiden said without looking at her.
Late? Do I have a curfew or something?
You should know your status now, you can't act the way you want.
And if I do? Aliya challenged looking him straight in the eye.
Don't test my patience Aliya. This is my house and my rules go ,you are not allowed to come back this late and that's it.
You are unbelievable Aiden. Aliya left angrily to her room.
Reaching her room she was thoroughly enraged. What did he take her for? A high school student that he could control or what exactly. To think that she wasted her effort to get him these snacks.
What an annoying as*hole. Looking around the room, how could she sleep here? She stomped out again.
Aiden, don't you have better rooms in your mansion? She asked sarcastically.
What? The room is not good enough for the princess?
I want to change that room , she demanded folding her arms.
You don't seem to understand your situation here, Aiden said moving close to her till her back hit the wall, you are not in the position to make demands here, he exhaled some smoke on her face before leaving.
Aliya erupted in a fit of coughs, Aiden was really a devil.
She retreated to her room to rest because she was really exhausted, she will think of something later on.