I Married My Ex’s Brother

Episode 3

Killian's penthouse

When the elevator doors opened to Killian's penthouse, Elara was greeted by the sight of two people who looked like they on coffee and pure ambition. Jules Thorne was currently draped over an armchair, scrolling through fashion trends on his tablet, while Maren Lee was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, making a phone call.

"She's here," Maren announced snapping her phone shut. She turned to Elara with a look of intense appraisal. "You have a natural beauty. Saves us time on makeup "

"Where is fabien?" Killian asked. "On his way sir," Maren replied. "Okay," Killian said continued "Elara, meet your new conscience and your new shadow."

he walked towards his bar to pour a drink, " I have calls to take, Juliet, she's all yours."

Juliet stood up,his $3,000 sneaker silent on the hardwood. “first things first, Elara. We aren't just making you an actress. We are making you an icon. You the Vane matriarch in‑waiting and soon will also be the centrepiece of the Aurelian Gem relaunch.”

He gestured to a massive board Maren had set up. It was covered in sketches of diamonds, red‑carpet references and a mock‑up of a Aurelian cover.

"Step one, The ‘Aurelian’ Rebirth. “The board sees Aurelian as ‘Old Money’ and a bit dusty,”

Jules explained, pacing the room.

“You are going to give them the ‘New Money’ energy when we launch the Phoenix Collection.

You’ll be the face of the campaign. We shoot the billboards in three days" "three days?”

Elara asked her confidence wavering for a split second.

“I haven’t been on set in a camera in about a year or so" "Which is why Maren has scheduled four hours of movement coaching and a facialist who is literally a witch,”is basically a wizard ,Martin chimed in handing her a sleek, customized tablet: “Your schedule is color‑coded. Blue is Aurelian, Red is Jane‑Flora script readings and Gold is” Killian time”public appearances where you have to look madly in love .

For this week ,your schedule is mostly temporary except the time you need to meet

the facilitator and have movement coaching.

And you and Killian need to work on your story to make this marriage believable. Ike said, “I am sure President Jane has thought of it. If he hasn’t we can help you with that.”

Elara replied, “I am sure President Jane has thought of it. If he hasn’t we can help you with that.”Oh and Maren word your things out from the old apartment, the presentable one? were bought

here while the unpresentable ones were sent to the local charity shop.

“ Jules?”

“Flora?”

“for the American campaign, I want the photo to look like I am about to take over the world,

can that be done?”Flora asked.

“Yes ,everything will be taken care of "Jules said.

killian soon come out of his study after his calls

"Everything Okay Elara?" he asked.

"Yes, everything is perfect,"

that good." Killian smiled.

"But there is

one problem." Elara said.

"Problem? What problem?" Asked Killian.

"The fabricated story to make this

marriage believable." Elara replied.

"Oh that." Killian said moving to sit beside

Elara. "I already have a story."

"Just mixing the truth with lies," he said

"he start with my 'unconditional' love for

you. I have had to put it aside because you

were with my brother.

My brother cheats on you and then I met you at a bar that evening.

You told me what and then proposed to

marry me to compensate for my brother's actions.

See paints him black, paints me white and

paints you as the treasure he lost to

cheating self." Killian said

" I think that will work. President Killian"

Maureen said

"Now I wish I can go to your mom's

birthday. I want to see the drama" Jules sigh dreamly,Killian narrows his eyes at him.