The next morning when Emily woke up, she went into her walk-in closet to get dressed. Her eyes fell upon a beautiful gown. It was royal blue. All net. She smiled as she loved touching that soft fabric.

Liam came inside and smiled as he saw her touching the gown. He asked, "You like it?"

She flinched because she wasn't expecting him to be there. She nodded her head. He smiled and again said"Great. You'll be wearing this tonight at the ball." She furrowed her brows "What ball?"

"Knight Enterprises is throwing a major collab with Hans, inc. it's a charity ball. And everyone is invited. Including your family."

She nodded"Will I be your escort as an assistant?" He smiled, shaking his head "No..." he pauses as he gazed at her looking back at the dress and continued"my wife." She was taken back by his sudden answer. He put his hands inside his pockets "And don't forget to smile tonight. All the lenses will be on you for sure." then he left.

At night, after getting ready, she looked at herself in the mirror.

A deep v line that showed a lot of her cleavage. It was backless too. A slit that started from her thigh, showing off her gorgeous leg that was covered with makeup.

Obviously, she had covered every mark.

Her hairstyle in a simple sleek low ponytail. Her lips light pink with light makeup, that enhanced her beauty perfectly.

She saw him in the mirror, standing behind her. She looked at him and asked, "Don't you think it's too... revealing?" He shook his head with a smile"It's perfect. But one thing is missing." She furrowed her brows and looked down at herself, trying to figure out what was missing.

He held out a box, he had in his hand and opened it. It revealed a thin golden chain with a little diamond in the middle. The simplicity of the chain was breathtaking.

He took it out of the box and tied it around her neck. His fingers brushing lightly on her collar bone making her led out a shivery breath. Holding out his hand, he asked: "Shall we?" He was wearing his wedding ring again. A light smile spread across her face as she put her small hand in his big one.

The car drive was silent to the ball.

When they reached, and before getting out, he held up her own wedding ring and said"Wear this." She took the ring and wore it on her ring finger.

He took a deep breath and got out of the car. Cameras flashing at him, as he smiled wide. Too many people were there which made Emily anxious. He turned around and saw she was still sitting in the car. Holding out his hand, he said"Come on." He knew that Emily was not exposed to publicity. This was second time being in front of the camera. The first was when her parents died.

She held his hand and got out of the limo. Hundreds of cameras flashing at her. He held her hand and started walking on the carpet.

Bright flashlights made her uncomfortable. She held on to his arm with her other hand too. He looked at her and smiled. She looked at him and she saw that he was confident. His bright full bloom smile, waving at the camera. Like he had done this before a million times before. And he has countless times.

When they were finally inside, Liam had his hand on Emily's waist the entire time. Guiding her to wherever he walked and introducing her to whoever he talked but not disclosing that she was his wife.... yet.

He held her like he didn't want her to leave his side. Or wanted her to go away.

They both walked toward Mr. Han. He was a tall Japanese man. Looked in his 60s. He looked at them both and smiled.

She looked around, bored with their conversation about nothing but work or the past five minutes.

At a long distance, she found Curtis in the middle of the crowd with Tanya, Melissa, and David. He gestured her to come over and she nodded. As Liam and Han had their conversations between them, she notices her colleagues at the ball too, including Ivan.

She removes Liam's hand from around her waist. He stopped mid-sentence in his talk and looked at her with furrowed brows.

Mr. Han stopped talking when he saw Liam angry. He just left.

Liam asked, "Why did you do that?" She replied, "I saw some of the guys from work."

"So?"

"They will find out that we're married."

He looked past her and it was Adrian, Beck, and Ivan.

His eyes still on the crowd as he spotted Jules. Between three young men. Talking and laughing while sipping on her wine.

He looked at Emily again, smiling, and said: "Let's dance, Emily." He took her hand and led her to the dance floor. Where other people were dancing too.

His hand on her bareback. He took her right hand in his left and rested her palm against his heart. As they swayed to the music, Liam lightly placed her head on his chest and rested his chin on top of her head. Both of them moving to the music. Swaying with the rhythm. Even she liked it.

Liam looked at the crowd and saw Jules with anger engraved on her face. Because she understood.

He looked down at Emily again. He curled his index finger under her chin and pulled her face up to his. Slowly leaning in and lightly placing his lips against her. Kissing slowly, lightly but passionately. Clenching his eyes as he felt her soft lips against his.

Her eyes were wide open. But he still kissed her lightly and passionately.

He looked at her again and she looked at him breathlessly, her heart beating fast. A mischievous smile that was painted boldly on his lips. His eyes fall on Jules again and her mouth left open wide. It was a shock to her. To see Liam married to his PA.

The camera flashed at them as they kissed.

Questions coming in like:

Who is that Liam Knight?

Is that your girlfriend or fiancé?

Is that your date or a one night stand?

He stopped and announced"I like everyone to meet my wife," he looked at Jules again and continued with a smile"Mrs. Emily Knight."

I loved the look on her face that left her shock. But I loved it more that I kissed Emily. Emily's eyes were still wide open by my gesture.

Maybe it's time that I should accept her. And I will show her. Tonight. I will show her how much I'm getting fond of her. I'm afraid of rejection. But I can't spend my life being scared if she rejects me.

I have this bad need for her. A need to love her so much.

Am I really in love with Emily?

I don't know.

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Oooooooo the whole world knows now that Liam Knight is married!

Ahhhhhhh

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