"Let them, just because she is the governor's daughter? Also, they have political powers we have social influence, or have you forgotten who i am?"
Taylor said with indignation. Taylor is actually very popular on tiktok and other social media websites, she has a large and strong fanbase of over eight million followers on X and Instagram, ten million on tiktok and nine million on YouTube.
Michelle rolled her eyes and said,
"Let's be realistic, your account can be banned and Ashley and I might use our job and your surgery money and mom medicines, how will all of it balance, huh?"
Taylor couldn't say anything as Michelle words made sense.
"Alright, alright, Meech, stop scaring her; everything is gonna be okay, we'll overcome this." Ashley said, trying to comfort them but she was actually restless.
"Ash, don't say this Bullshit!, I think you need to quit that job, no matter the money, because there are no problems both personally and professionally." Michelle said exasperatedly
"Why should she quit?, and which other problems are there?"
Ashley and Michelle looked at each other but didn't say a word.
"First of all, we can't let mum find out, else she'll become worried." Ashley spoke, changing the topic.
"For sure." Both sisters chorused.
Taylor could still not get her mind off Michelle sentence on the balcony when they were talking about Ashley troubles.
"What personal problems? I have to find out what those two are keeping from me."
This was Taylor's thought as she laid on her bed.
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"Dylan, are you sure of this?" Darren asked Dtlan when he heard his decision.
"Yes, they are going to destroy her and I can't let that happen. Only I have the right to make her feel pain and I will destroy anyone else who tries it." Dylan sat on tye chair with his legs crossed, he was twirling a pen and his eyes were glinting darkly.
"Dylan, are you sure it's hate or love?" Darren questioned with a smile on his lips.
Dylan looked at Darren sharply but Darren did not care,
"You hate her but you can't let pain come to her, since high school, before you found out about her past, you've always liked her, not her sister, but you can't just admit it."
"You weren't even in the state during high school and you haven't seen the girl, so how can you confidently say it."
"I wasn't there but you told me and bro, you actually like this girl." Darren said picking up a slice of Apple and throwing it into his mouth.
Dylan gaze finally turned dangerous and he said coldly,
"Repeat the last part,"
His dangerous gaze made the hair at the back Darren neck stand.
"Oh my goodness, the turkey, I told the chef to prepare a turkey but it hasn't been served yet. Velda!"
Darren said hastily and picked up his laptop before running out like the devil was chasing him.
"Ashley Ogadinma Dean, I have never loved you and will never, just hate and disgust. Hate and disgust." He repeated and close his eyes as if trying to convince himself.
(We all know it's a lie )
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Ashley was shocked at the document thrown on her table.
MARRIAGE CONTRACT?!
"In less than twenty four hours you'll lose everything so this is the only the way to help you." Dylan spoke as he sat comfortably on Ashley's chair.
"How?" Ashley voice was barelyva whisper.
"The governor wants to chase you out of the US, and by chase, I mean, burn you and your family until there is no ash left."
Ashley stepped back in fear, though she expected it, she never thought itveill be the whole of the US.
"Well, I-I-I can... go to court...." She stammered.
"Are you dumb Ashley?, you attacked her first and also injured her, you could be charged for attempted murder."
Colour drained from Ashley face because she knew it was true. She didn't have any power, not on social media, politically or even financially.
She picked up the contract and read it. It said the marriage would be valid for five years.
"Can it be reduced to two?" Ashley asked in defeat.
Dylan smirked triumphantly.
"My aunt has only five years to live and she wants to see me and my cousin get married, so it's a win-win situation."
"Ok." Ashley said but her mouth and throat were dry.
"Just sign and we'll go to the Civil de bureau to get our marriage certificate."
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It was nine o'clock, the 11th of May 2025, on a cool calm day, that day was the final conjoining of Ashley and Dylan. Two people who had been joined by body, heart, and finally law for life.
"Miss Walker, would you like to go to the company to witness the funeral or introduce me to your mother."
Ashley obviously wasn't used to being called Mrs not to mention Walker, now put those two words together made her insides twist.
"I'd prefer you call me Ashley, and go to the company...no, I want to go back home." Ashley looked tired.
"Smart choice. Let me officially meet my mother-in-law. " Dylan said with a grin as if looking forward to meeting her mum but Ashley knew he just wants to cause trouble.
If she went to the company–trouble, home–trouble, so she'd rather deal with family trouble than political trouble; at least there would be no insults.