Chapter 40 - There’s No Love Between the Two (2/2)
”What does President Li have to do with this?” Corinne was baffled as to why President Li ended up married to her friend. It then dawned to her. Her jaws dropped upon realization. She gaped at Luna, her forefinger pointing at her.
”You mean—”
”Yes,” Luna confirmed Corinne's unspoken question. ”I woke up in President Li's bed and not Jasper's. I don't know how and why Aiko set me up with him. Minutes after, I realized my mistake. She came outside the door and knocked loudly, calling out my name as if she was confident that she could convince Jasper that I was cheating on him.”
”That's so despicable. How was she able to get President Li's access card in the first place? Did she pay someone to steal it?”
Luna shrugged her shoulders and rubbed her temples. She was getting dizzy again, and it wouldn't be nice to pass out on her friend's kitchen.
”I'm not sure about the details, but I was certain she was the one responsible for this predicament. If it wasn't for her, Jasper wouldn't leave me, and President Li wouldn't have to pursue after me.”
”He likes you?”
Luna wasn't sure what Hero wanted from her. Maybe it was her body, or he was attracted to her, but she didn't care anymore. It wouldn't change anything. She was already married to him, and just like what he said earlier, she belonged to him.
”President Li do whatever he wishes. Now, that I married him, I know that I'm also trapped in this marriage. The only things good about this are that his daughter accepted me already and Julian's life is now out of danger.”
Corinne didn't like what Luna was implying. She dearly hoped her friend didn't sell herself to President Li to save her little brother, but Corinne knew. She knew what Luna did and sacrificed for her brother's sake.
”Can you divorce him? Did he give you a certain period as to how long you two should stay married to each other? There's no love between the two of you. If the day comes when he loses his interest in you, it will be easier for him to give your freedom.”
Luna shook her head. With the way that was going on with her life, she didn't think Hero would release her from this forced marriage anytime soon. Not when she was carrying his child.
”I'm afraid not. I'm pregnant with his child.”