Billionaire’s Unlikely Bride - Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Ever since Mason announced his marriage to Raven to his family, Margaret has not been happy about it. She didn't want to be on Lenora’s bad side, especially when she knew what Lenora was capable of. She knew there was no way she could convince Mason to divorce Raven.
Lenora had threatened to destroy everything she's worked so hard for all these years. Margaret entered Julie’s room with only one purpose in mind, and that was to ask her to convince Mason to divorce Raven. If there's anyone who can persuade Mason, then it's Julie.
She went into Julie's room, but as she looked around the neatly organized room, Julie was nowhere to be found. "Where's that silly girl when I need her?" She mumbled, her face masked with frustration. She was about to leave Julie’s room when her eyes landed on a stack of papers carelessly placed on the desk. Curiosity got the best of her, and she walked over, her fingers itching to uncover the contents of those papers.
She picked up the papers, her eyes scanning the contents. It was a contract between Mason and Raven. Margaret's lips curled up into a sly smile as she read the terms.
"A temporary marriage? So, this was the arrangement between the both of them." She thought to herself. The wheels in her mind began turning as she realized the potential of what she had just found. This was a really good opportunity for her, a chance to change everything.
Without wasting any time, Margaret pulled out her phone and snapped a picture of the contract. Then, she gathered the papers and left the room, her steps brisk as she made her way to Charles's study. If she played her cards right, Mason’s little plan would be over before it even began.
Charles was going over some documents when Margaret barged into his study, disrupting his peace.
"I strictly asked not to be disturbed, so why are you here Margaret?" Charles asked, his tone cold.
"I didn't mean to disturb you, sir. I just thought I should let you know about what I found; it's about Mason and his wife." Margaret said, her voice trembling slightly. Even though Charles agreed to marry her, he still treated her like his assistant whenever they were alone.
Charles gestured for her to proceed and she gave him the documents containing the contract.
When Margaret presented the contract to Charles, his reaction was immediate. His face turned red with anger as he read the agreement.
"How dare he try to deceive me?" Charles thundered, slamming the papers down on his desk. His eyes blazed with fury as he looked at Margaret.
"I thought you should know, sir," Margaret said, her voice dripping with false concern. "Mason needs to be put in his place. This marriage is nothing but a charade. He’s only using Raven to get what he wants."
Charles clenched his fists, trying to contain his rage. He had already had his suspicions about their marriage, but this confirmed everything. "This ends now," he said coldly. "Pass me my phone."
Margaret nodded, passing the phone to him. "I think the best solution would be to have him divorce Raven and marry Blair. She’s always been the better match for him."
"It's not your decision to make." He said finally. "I need to speak with Mason."
A few hours later, Mason and Julie arrived home, the tension between them palpable. They had been on edge since the moment Charles sent for them. They both knew something was off, and neither of them could shake the feeling of dread that had settled in their stomachs.
As they entered the house, one of the maids informed them that their father was waiting for them in his study with Margaret. Julie exchanged a worried glance with Mason. "This can’t be good," she muttered under her breath.
"Relax, you're sweating." Mason tried to reassure her.
"Whenever mom's with him in his study, it means I'll get scolded," Julie said, her anxiety increasing. "Do you think they know about you and Raven?"
"I don't know, but we’re about to find out," Mason replied grimly as they made their way to the study.
When they entered, the atmosphere was tense. Charles sat behind his desk, his expression stern, while Margaret sat on one of the chairs. Julie's heart sank as she realized that whatever this was, it was serious.
"Dad, you wanted to see us?" Mason began, his voice steady.
Charles didn’t waste any time. "Sit down," he ordered, his tone leaving no room for argument.
Julie exchanged glances with Mason before they took their seats. Although Mason seemed calm on the outside, his mind raced as he tried to figure out what this was about.
Charles glared at Mason, his eyes filled with disappointment. "I’ve always trusted you to do the right thing, Mason. But it seems I was mistaken. And you, Julie, you always support your brother in everything he does. You've always been his partner in crime."
Mason frowned, confused. "What are you talking about?"
Margaret stepped forward, holding up the contract. "This," she said with a sneer. "I found this in Julie’s room. Care to explain, young lady?"
Julie’s blood ran cold as she saw the contract in her mother's hand. How could she be so careless? She looked at Mason who was also staring at her. She knew she messed up.
Charles didn’t wait for an answer. "I had my doubts about your so-called marriage from the moment you introduced her as your wife. But I decided to keep an eye on both of you. I can't believe you dragged that young girl into this."
Mason opened his mouth to protest, but Charles cut him off. "I’ve had someone keeping tabs on the both of you, and it seems you’ve been careless. I received a recording this morning of a conversation between you and Raven, where you both discussed how your fiance cheated on you and how it could affect your agreement. You're probably planning to divorce her as soon as you get the CEO position."
Mason felt the walls closing in around him. How could he have been so careless and forgotten how difficult it was to lie to his father? Everything was falling apart. "Dad, I can explain---"
"Enough!" Charles roared, his face red with anger. "What do you have to explain? This is a disgrace to our family, and I won’t allow it. I won't let it ruin that girl's image. I promised her father I was not going to let harm come to her."
Mason clenched his fists, trying to keep his composure. He had never seen his father this angry before. "What do you want me to do?"
"Good question," Charles leaned back in his chair, his expression cold and calculating. "To ensure you'll become CEO, Raven must be pregnant with your child. After the first trimester of her pregnancy, you can now take over as the CEO. That's the only way to convince me this marriage is real."