Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

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Alexei reined in his aura, then looked at her with faint admiration. He said, “Being Mrs. Turner isn’t easy. Things

probably won't be peaceful for you for a long time-maybe even dangerous.”

“And when your goal is achieved?” Natasha asked. “We get divorced? | don’t see why | should sacrifice the rest

of my life just to get revenge. Marriage, in my eyes, should be between two people who love each other.”

Alexei let out a quiet laugh, like he was amused by her innocence. He replied, “There are many kinds of

marriages. The one you're talking about is the most fragile kind.”

Then he changed the subject. “Also, what made you think this was just a fake marriage? Sure, there's a contract-

but if we're getting married, then it’s real.”

Alexei spoke with a calm, direct tone. “You're cautious, Miss Clark, but I'm not the type to just grab someone off

the street to play a role. Marriage means sharing a bed, after all. Or is it that you're planning to dodge your

marital obligations?”

“I don’t agree to this,” Alexei said firmly.

Natasha had no response to his self-important declarations.

But Alexei, surprisingly, seemed to seriously consider her line of thought. “Feelings can be cultivated,” he said

finally.

Though in his opinion, they weren't necessary-mutual benefit made for a stronger alliance.

“I haven't agreed to anything yet,” Natasha said.

The phone lit up, and Alexei stood. “I'm leaving in an hour. You've got tto think. Reach out when you've

made up your mind. Don’t worry-I can’t promise feelings, but | will make sure to act like a proper husband.”

“And if | still don’t agree?” Natasha asked.

“Then keep thinking,” Alexei replied. “I only accept one answer.”

Coming from anyone else, it would've sounded arrogant. But from Alexei, it was just terrifyingly

realistic.

Natasha had this creeping feeling like she'd already stepped into a trap.

She turned and asked, “Wait. You were planning to leave anyway, weren't you? So why did you get so worked up

earlier when | asked about it?” Instead, he turned around and questioned me?’ Natasha muttered.

Alexei raised his hands, looking innocent. “Leaving for work and being kicked out because you're

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waiting on sother guy-how’s that the same? | never told you to leave.”

“I didn’t kick you out. And what do you mean ‘other guy‘?” Natasha said firmly

“A guy sniffing around someone else’s wife,” Alexei shot back.

Natasha replied, “Mr. Turner, you're a little too quick slipping into character.”

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Alexei suddenly leaned down and kissed her on the forehead. “Just getting a head start,” he said casually.

Caught off guard, Natasha didn’t have tto dodge. “Alexei Turner!” she growled through gritted teeth.

“Be good. I'm gonna go pack,” Alexei said softly. He really did know how to play deaf when he wanted to.

As Natasha stormed off and slammed the door, Alexei’s eyes sparkled with amusement.

Alexei wasn’t in a hurry. The clueless fools in the Clark family would end up pushing her straight at

him.

To be her only support. Her partner. Her lover. Alexei found himself truly looking forward to it.

Alexei had first chosen Natasha because she was bold, unafraid, and capable—and in a flash of madness, he'd

recognized something in her that matched him.

But after spending nearly a month together, Alexei started thinking maybe she’d bring him more surprises than

he expected. This contract wife, he was more than satisfied.

That night, while Alexei flew overseas on business, Natasha, who had spent a month cooped up at hnursing

his injuries, finally cup for air at Sadie’s call.

In a buzzing bar, Sadie quickly found a booth and complained under her breath, “You've been holed up so long.

Anyone else would think you've got gold buried in that tiny apartment.”

‘No gold. Just one very rich man‘ Natasha kept that thought to herself.

Because Alexei had been targeted and forced into hiding, Natasha hadn't mentioned anything to

Sadie.

She didn’t want her dragged into the mess, so Natasha used a tight deadline as an excuse to keep Sadie from

visiting.

But now, there was nothing to worry about. Natasha gave her a full rundown of everything that had happened

over the past month.

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Hearing that, Sadie kept letting out shocked curses. “Damn, girl! You've been silent this whole t‘cause you

were out here making power moves?”

Her eyes practically sparkled. “You bagged Mr. Turner? You're gonna run Andphis City one day at

this rate.”

Natasha slowly turned her glass in her fingers. “I haven't made up my mind yet.”

Sadie, who'd been laughing and joking just a second ago, suddenly turned serious. She said calmly, “Look, what |

said was kidding. Natasha, Olivia isn't worth throwing your life away for.

“If you really want to go after her, letwork on taking over my father’s company. I'll use the entire Torres

family to back you up. I've got your back for life.

“Alexei might be powerful, but the Turners are a mess. That family’s a snake pit, and the man himself? Moody as

hell and ruthless as they come. Word is, the father and son from the fourth Turner branch both got taken out-

one’s a vegetable now, and the other... well, he won't be fathering any kids.

‘No one can prove it, but everybody says it was Alexei’s doing. He's cold to the bone. Right now he’s on your

side, but what if that changes? | don’t trust him with you.”

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