Marriage out of Convenience

Chapter 2 - Mark Brown & Clara Miller

A man can be seen entering a building upon closer look he has a frustrated look on his face, upon examining one can say he has handsome face with a fine shaped eyebrows, thick eyelashes, dark red lips, black hair with a pair of red eyes; the said man went straight to the office and shuts the door with a loud 'BANG'

The man's name was Mark Brown, CEO of Brown Industries which is into automobile industry and currently on the verge of bankrupt. Brown Industries has been founded by his grandpa and he's the only person who he respects the most in this world. His grandpa has died two years ago and the company has been handed over to him, his aim was to turn Brown Industries into a multinational company which will be recognised by others all over the world.

'Arghhh, why the hell does it have to be me?!!' Mark thought while entering his office. Mark was so furious and angry after remembering what has happened yesterday that he didn't notice his secretary Jim entering the office.

"Sir, I have something urgent to report" Jim said while standing opposite Mark

"......" Mark didn't respond

As sensing no response from his boss Jim continued "Sir? Sir?"

Hearing someone is calling him Mark snaps out of his thoughts and answers quickly "Sorry, Jim. Didn't hear you before, please continue"

"As I was saying, I have something urgent to report and it's related to our stocks" Jim continued

Mark knits his eyebrows "What? What happened?!"

"Sir, our stocks has been dropping drastically and if this goes on we have to declare ourselves bankruptcy" Jim continued

Mark knew their stocks will drop but didn't except this soon, that old man did gave him 2 days of time in which 1 day has been gone and only a day is left.

"Alright, I understand. I will do something about it, you can leave now" Mark responded

"Okay sir" Jim answers and leaves

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Clara woke up to the sound of her alarm, she stretches her arms and snoozes the alarm while looking at the time "Aaaaaahhhhh, I overselpt" Clara shouts while tossing her blanket aside and running to the bathroom to get ready, she quickly dresses up into her work attire which consists of a white shirt with a skirt underneath and enters the dinning hall where her father Mr. Miller is already seated and waiting for her to have breakfast

"Good morning, Pa" Clara greets while encircles her arms around his shoulders from behind and taking the toast from the dinning table which was already applied with jam

Mr. Miller smiles and greets back "Good morning, Clara"

"Bye, Pa. Need to rush" Clara waves goodbye and runs to the exist

Clara was running late for her work. Eventhough she's the only daughter and the heir apparent to Miller empire, she still insists on doing a job and earning her own money.

She's currently working as a senior fashion designer under Z Fashions which is a well known fashion company in the country and except for her boss who is also a close friend of hers no one in her company knows about her identity as Clara Miller, in her office she goes by the name of Ciara Lopez and she wears a black colour wig which reaches upto her mid back and thick eye glasses to her work to help her in concealing her identity.

Clara drove herself to the company; quickly gets down as soon as she parks the car and fastly click the button to the top floor upon entering the lift' 'Damn I'm late. Hope Dan hasn't arrived yet' Clara prayed to herself till the lift reaches to the top

"Good morning, Ciara" One of her co-worker named Linda greeted her

"Good morning, Linda" Clara greets back and rushes to her office 'Phew, seems like Dan is not here, what a relief' Clara thought while entering her office

"Good Morning, Ms. Lopez" a cold voice can be heard from the man who is sitting on her chair and around her age, he has a furious look on his face, upon a closer look one can say he is handsome who has silver hair with a pair of purple eyes

Clara gulps and greets nervously "G-good morning Mr. Anderson" why is he here? I thought he hasn't yet came to the office? Why does he have to come early today of all the days?!!

Mr. Anderson narrows his eyes and sighs "This is the second time in a week that you have been late, any explanation you want to give, Cia?"

"Dan, you know how hectic this week has been for me... How can you still ask for the explanation.." Clara whines while answering

Dan sighs again this women is going to get me killed someday "Cia, don't let your personal life hinder your professional life. I'm letting it go this time but there won't be a next time, okay?"

Clara smiles and nods quickly "Yes, Understand! Boss"

Dan continued "So, is the new designs for the next fashion show ready?"

"Yep, they are" Clara replies while opening her drawer with the key; picks up the designs she has worked on and quickly gives it to Dan

Dan takes it and analysis them seriously "Hmmm... As expected, they're all good; let's finalize all these designs, you go and talk to the respective team to start working on it"

"Will do that, Dan" Clara answers and leaves

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Mark was extremely frustrated with the company's current condition and he's still unable to figure out the reason why did that old man choose him.

'Damn it! What should I do? If I don't except his offer, the company which my grandfather worked so hard to build will be gone.. argghh'