Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 1

The man was fast asleep, his narrow and sharp eyes half closed.

Maja Pennyfeather struggled to get up from the bed. Her back curved into a graceful arc, visible and hidden under her long hair. She was just about to pick up her clothes from the floor when a cold voice came from behind her.

"How much money do you want?"

There was no emotion in his voice. The passion and lust from last night's drunkenness had faded.

Maja's hand paused in the act of grabbing her clothes. The funny thing was, she had been married to this man for three years, and yet he had no idea who she was.

Three years ago, she saved Holden Raymond’s life. At that time, her father's company was facing the first round of financial difficulties. Holden offered to let her marry his grandson, Ian, and invested three hundred million into her family's business.

Ian was nowhere to be seen throughout the whole process. It wasn't until after they had registered their marriage that she found out he had gone abroad.

For three years, she had been Mrs. Raymond in name only, and the laughingstock of town. She never expected that their first meeting would be in bed.

"I don't need money."

She put on her clothes. Her head was a mess because of the hangover; it felt like it was about to explode.

"If you don't want money, are you planning to stick to me?"

Ian chuckled lightly. His eyes looked sharp and scrutinized her without reserve.

Her face was small and smooth, her figure well-proportioned, and her eyes clear. She was a beautiful woman, but that was it. Just another woman who had taken the initiative to throw herself at him, only this time she had succeeded.

The man withdrew his gaze, "I'll give you what you deserve, but if you're imagining anything else, I suggest you get it out of your head right now."

Although he was drunk last night, given his character, he wouldn't lose control over a woman. It must have been something in the drink she gave him.

By then, Maja was already dressed. Last night, many socialites and prominent people had attended the Raymond family’s banquet. Everyone wanted to meet the man who was about to take over the family business.

Maja arrived late, and although Holden was not in the country at the time, he had specifically instructed her to attend the banquet. She just wanted to make an appearance and leave, but her father stopped her and handed her two glasses of wine.

He suggested she have a face-to-face talk with Ian since he was back.

But then that happened...

Maja was well aware of Ian's resistance to their marriage. So, how could she make him believe that what happened last night was not her doing? A hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes. After a two-second silence, she opened her mouth to speak, "Actually, I..."

The cell phone on the bedside table started to vibrate.

Ian glanced at it. It was a call from his personal lawyer.

He put the call on speaker, and a respectful male voice came from the other end, "Mr. Raymond, I've arrived at Ms. Pennyfeather's apartment. She's not home. Should I send the divorce agreement to the Pennyfeather family's address?"

Ian got up and walked to the large floor-to-ceiling window, frowning at the river view in the distance. He had no impression of this so-called wife of three years.