Chapter 3 Her Husband Is a Calculating Businessman

Nelson clearly didn't want to waste any more time on her. He gave her a brief, indifferent look with his hawk-like eyes. "My villa is in the Paucaster Villa complex. I'll send you the address and access code later. You can move in tonight."

"...Okay."

If they were going to put on a convincing act, they needed to be believable. Besides, she had been wanting to move out of her current place for a long time, so this arrangement didn't bother her.

"Tomorrow, I'll take you to meet my grandfather." Although it was hard for him to accept that his grandfather had only six months left to live, he continued, "After six months, we'll get a divorce. During that time, your only responsibility is to keep my grandfather happy."

"And don't get any other ideas."

Callie knew exactly what he meant. He was making it clear that she shouldn't expect to stay as Mrs. Oconnor permanently.

"I understand. And about my father..."

Nelson glanced at his watch. "I'll have someone take care of it immediately."

"Thank you, Mr. Oconnor."

Without another word, he got into his black Rolls-Royce and drove off.

Leaving her alone right after they obtained the marriage certificate—how typical of a cold, calculating businessman.

Callie sighed and looked at the only two coins left in her hand. To save money, she decided to take the bus.

When Callie got home, she could hear her mother's voice through the thin, poorly insulated door even before she opened it.

"Joaquin, don't worry. Isaias is very interested in your sister. No matter what, I'll make sure she marries him. Then we'll have enough money for your wedding with Ximena, and maybe even for a new house."

Selling off her daughter to finance her son's wedding—her mother was truly something else.

Callie opened the door and walked in, immediately catching the attention of her mother and brother, who were sitting on the sofa.

Her mother wasted no time. "Isaias is very pleased with you. I know you have some concerns, but he's a good man in many ways. Yes, he's older, but he's very considerate! Plus, you wouldn't even have to have children if you marry him, you..."

Callie rolled her eyes. Was being a stepmother supposed to be some great honor? She interrupted her mother.

"I don't know who's going to marry him, but it certainly won't be me."

Her mother slammed her hand on the table and shouted angrily, "Callie, you will marry him! I'm your mother, and only I get to decide who you marry!"

Callie pulled out the marriage certificate from her bag and smiled. "I'm already married. Bigamy is illegal, you know."

Her mother rushed towards her. "Married? Callie, who did you marry..."

Just as her mother reached for the certificate, Callie quickly tucked it back into her bag and tossed her passport onto the table.

She had no intention of telling her mother that she had married the CEO of Oconnor Group. Instead, she said casually, "A waiter at a restaurant. Didn't you want me to get married soon and move out? Well, you got your wish."

"You, you, you..." Her mother clutched her chest in fury. "Callie, are you trying to kill me!"

Ignoring her, Callie went to her room and began packing her belongings.

A few minutes later, after calming down, her mother followed her into the room.

"Callie, I don't care who you married. But your brother and Ximena are planning their wedding now. As his sister, you need to contribute!"

"I don't have any money."

Her mother grabbed her hand. "Then you must get a divorce and marry Isaias! This family supported you all these years, and as the big sister, you need to think of your little brother."

Callie's eyes turned cold as she yanked her hand away.

"All these years, it was Dad who supported me. After his accident, I had to work while studying to pay for my college tuition. When did you ever support me?"

Callie's sharp gaze turned to her brother, who was leaning against the door, watching the entire scene. "And besides, I'm not even really part of this family. I have no obligation to help this so-called brother of mine."

Callie had been in a car accident when she was twelve and had lost all her memories.

She was adopted by Reuben Marsh, who had worked at the hospital. Over the years, Callie had never felt close to her mother or brother—only to her father...