Swept Into a Fairytale Marriage

Farrah Tate?

apter 51 The Kindest Mrs. Locke

rian leaned back in his chair, observing the subtle shifts in Corey’s demeanor.

rey was taken aback. Why would Mr. Locke want to investigate an ordinary employee like Farrah? Or s this a warning? Was he being told to keep a distance from the woman the CEO had his eye on?

something wrong?” Adrian’s tone was casual, but there was an edge to it. “Is there anything you can’t dout, Mr. Moore?”

rey met his gaze and asked softly, “What exactly do you want to know?” It was clear that Adrian had

it mething to say.

eir eyes locked for a moment, the atmosphere charged with an unspoken tension.

rian tapped his fingers lightly on the desk with a deliberate rhythm. “How long have you known her? Are u guys close?”

rey replied openly, “We used to be classmates back in high school.”

*****en more

Irian raised an eyebrow. “Ex–girlfriend?” The question hung in the air, making the atmosphere culiar.

irey shook his head. “I liked her, and I confessed the night before graduation, but she turned me down. e lost contact ever since until I met her that morning at the office.”

, that was it. Adrian noted the spark in Corey’s eyes when he looked at Farrah, but he also knew she isn’t interested in him. Hearing Corey was rejected eased something in Adrian’s chest. “How much do u know about her?”

er family background is tough. Her adoptive father is a gambler,” Corey replied straightforwardly.

though there was pain in his eyes, there was also admiration.

he’s a bright and bubbly girl–remarkably resilient. Life’s hardships won’t bring her down.”

he’s the kindest person I’ve ever met. In school, she was always helping others. She’d visit nursing mes to wash and cut the hair of the elderly without minding any hygiene issues.”

Irian paused, struck by Corey’s words. There was a flicker of something in his deep–set eyes, but he mained silent, letting Corey continue.

he’d also visit orphanages and care for the kids. She wouldn’t even step on an ant. She’s full of love to Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

re…

Corey spoke, he seemed to lose himself in thoughts of her, and a smile crept onto his lips.

Adrian listened to what Corey said, he felt a wave of discomfort wash over him. “Do you know ything else?”

her husband, he shouldn’t have to learn about her through someone else.

fell…” As Corey’s thoughts drifted back, his voice became filled with sadness. “She’s married.”

Irian froze, his gaze sharpening. “Did she tell you?”

eah

eir eyes locked again. “Who did she marry?” Adrian asked, even though he already knew the answer.

>rey shook his head. “I don’t know. The marriage certificate she sent me had all the details about the oom blurred out, but it’s clear she’s married.”

Chopptral The Kindest Mr Locke

Adrian noticed the sadness radiating from Corey. It was evident he hadn’t processed this revelation. Yet,

a sense of relief washed over Adrian, though his expression remained stolc.

“Alright, I got it. You can go back to work,” he said, his voice still cold..

Corey glanced at the documents in his hand, uncertain Should I continue the investigation?”

“No need,” Adrian replied, a hint of an unbidden smile curling his lips. It was one he didn’t even realize was there.

Corey raised an eyebrow, puzzled by the sudden shift in Adrian’s mood.

He thought that she knew how to draw the line. Maybe she was finally aware of her mistake.

Farrah wasn’t at the office today. She was busy prepating the ingredients for Sweet Sun, having arrived early at the hotel where Mark would be staying.

Corey was set to pick him up at the airport.

Prestige Group owned the Grand Victoria Hotel. They catered exclusively to high–end clients and had been closed for a week in preparation for Mark’s arrival. The entire management team was on high alert, with Adrian closely overseeing everything,