Billionaire In Disguise

Grace walked out of her room with a weight on her head that didn't seem to want to leave. Over and over again, she thought about the marriage her parents were talking about, and no matter how hard she thought about it, she couldn't find anything that could save her—except Cody, who was now sitting in the waiting room.

Grace could clearly see that despite their distance, he was her only choice. At least she wouldn't feel forced if she still had Cody as an option, rather than having to obey her father, who would appoint someone Grace didn't recognize as her husband. Just imagining it was enough to add to the burden on her mind, which was already filled with various things.

“Good afternoon. M'lady,” Cody called out to her.

Grace immediately frowned. She closed her eyes, muffling her annoyance at Cody's call, which reminded her of the cause of the marital problems she needed to deal with.

Yes. Her age was the one that was the problem of the already existing issues in her life.

She would love to not add any more burden to her mind and life, but it seemed that her parents, with their great concern, did not allow her to embrace the celibate lifestyle, though she was quite keen on adopting that style and focusing on her career.

Grace took a deep breath before she sat down, trying to compose herself. “Grace,” she called to Cody. “No frills in front of her, ma'am or whatever. Enough Grace.”

Cody pursed his lips. Although he had called her by name before, he never got used to it, especially when he remembered Grace's status as the person who had hired her as an impromptu model.

Grace stared at him intently, taking in the face that would not give away the disappointment of her certainly exceptional features. She was willing to bet that face could be a valuable asset to anyone who prioritized appearance as a basis. “Do you know why I asked you to come again?” Grace scanned that face intently, as ifrv she didn't want her gaze to miss any of the man's expressions.

Cody stared nervously. He thought he came here for the same job as the last time Grace asked him. But he somehow felt tongue-tied to say so, especially since Grace seemed more serious than ever. “M'lady-”

“Grace!” cut Grace off firmly.

“You want me to continue being a fake boyfriend?” he said bravely.

Grace felt terrible for him, considering her request this time would surprise him a lot. “More than that,” Grace said cautiously.

Cody knitted his eyebrows together in confusion. “More than that?”

“Marry me!” Grace, with her loud voice, surprised Cody in his place.

Even Grace, who said the proposal, was surprised at herself. The girl laughed. She had lost her faith in herself, who had easily proposed to a man to marry her. “Let me laugh for a minute,” she said, asking for permission.

She laughed crazily, wiping away