One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 189 Let’s Get Married, Cam

In his mailbox, an unopened email from Josh lay waiting quietly.

It was an electronic scanned copy of a marriage license. There were two signatures on it along with the time when it was certified. The other copy was the current marital status of an American citizen and a few family photos. The attachment also included Elijah’s résumé.

After graduating from St. York University, he became a self-made entrepreneur and important talent within the design world. Within three years, he made a fortune from an initially unknown clothing company. Alas, his company got listed. Today, he was the head of a listed company that belonged in the global top 500. His résumé was flawless.

Alexander could not deny how outstanding he was.

One thing he could not accept, however, was how this man had nothing when he and Courtney were together. Seeing that they registered their marriage on Valentine’s Day in America four years ago, he could not find another reason to explain her decision in marrying a man who had nothing—unless it was out of love.

Furthermore, they were still not divorced yet.

A frightening silence fell in the room; the sound of water dripping from a loose faucet in the bathroom could almost be heard.

Some time had passed, then there was a loud crash.

The big desktop had caused a huge commotion when it hit the floor. Following that, various colorful file folders and thick, heavy books piled up above it. The glass of red wine was smashed against the wall, leaving a blood-red imprint behind. The shattered pieces fell in the corner of the wall and reflected a cool light.

In just a split second, the whole study was in ruins.

“Sir…”

noise stared at the scene before her as she stood in the doorway with a horrified expression.

“Get out.”

“Your hand, Sir.”

“Get out!”

the rain continued to patter against the window, the flash of lighting made Alexander’s face seem

broken wine glass were still in his flesh, and blood was trickling down his long fingers, forming

of the residential area.

say that her father’s condition has stabilized now. If he manages to have a good recovery, he will be able to live a few

a few more years?” He was baffled. “Is that supposed to be comforting? Is

at him. “Good or bad, it will be repaid eventually. When her father was younger, he neglected his family and was constantly causing trouble outside. It resulted in Courtney having to grow up without a mother. If Courtney’s grandfather hadn’t passed away,

father treat her quite well? You can’t generalize. That all happened in

that.” A look of resentment spread across her face. “It only ends when the actions of the previous generation no longer influence future generations. Lucian knew that that woman caused the death of Courtney’s mother, but he still married her. I don’t have much

was not taken

was Cameron’s friend, he had done some investigating. At the time, the Hunter Family’s affairs had become public news. Information that was published during the print media era was all purely in the form of newspapers or magazines; it was impossible to retract

birth prematurely. Before they were able to get her to the hospital, however, she had stopped breathing.

it was impossible for Lucian to not have known anything or have any suspicions. In the end, however, he still

does for her now is out of remorse. He wants to pay for his wrongdoings through his actions. Even though he has paid it off, he can’t make up for

Alicia, was her mother, Cecilia’s, best friend while she was still alive. Cecilia had a tender and weak temperament, and Alicia was headstrong. After Cecilia passed away, everyone thought that Alicia would take Courtney in as her own, but she cold-heartedly left Courtney with her maternal grandfather. When Courtney’s grandfather passed away, she was chased out of

that Alicia could not bear to see Lucian lead a carefree life at the time and forget about his wife who suffered a miserable death. She sent Courtney back as a reminder that he did

did not insist that Courtney remain within Lucian’s sight at all times anymore. It gave Courtney and her mother a belated sense

She had never been involved in the pain and struggle that Courtney went through as a child, but she