I'M GETTING MARRIED

But he would respect whatever Amelia decides, whether she is willing to disclose their relationship or not. But one thing is sure: no one can take her away from him from this moment on.

"Can you give me time?' Amelia asked.

"Sure. Um, Amelia, where are your parents?" Kendrick wants to know more about her and her family. Knowing he wanted to be with her, he knew he should face his future parent-in-law.

Amelias' only answer was, "They work abroad."

Kendrick realized she didn't want to say anything further, so he would wait until she was willing to tell him more. "Do you live alone?"

"Um."

"Do you have a brother or a sister?"

Amelia shook her head.

"Why don't you move in with me?"

Amelia once again sat up rigorously, surprising Kendrick, but eventually made him laugh.

"Are you always this tense?" Kendrick laughingly asked.

"You! How can I move in with you? We are not married!" Amelia exclaimed.

"Oh, then we can do it now." Kendrick nonchalantly replied.

"...."

"You!" Amelia retorted, pointing her finger at Kendrick.

"What? Don't you want to be responsible for me anymore?" Kendrick naughtily asked.

"I didn't expect the legendary Kendrick Yang to be such a flirt."

Kendrick yanked Amelia and pinned her under him.

"Who is flirting? Let me show you how I flirt." Kendrick started to kiss Amelia.

"You! Stop. OK, you are not flirting!" Amelia got nervous.

With Amelia under his body, he looks deeply into her eyes, "Amelia, let me be responsible for you. Marry me."

"But we hardly knew each other."

"We have all our lives to get to know each other."

"Oh," was Amelia's curt answer.

"Oh? Is that a yes?"

Amelia gazed steadily at the man before her, her mind swirling with conflicting thoughts. 'What else can I possibly desire?' she silently mused. Despite the marked difference in their ages, she found herself contemplating, 'Who could compare to him? We find ourselves in this intricate situation.

I would be marrying someone in the future too. Why shouldn't I consider marrying him? It seems almost fated,' Amelia contemplated, her thoughts intertwining with uncertainty and apprehension.

"Amelia?" Kendrick called her name and looked deeply into her eyes.

"OK," Amelia murmured.

"Amelia, that is a yes, right?" Kendrick was ecstatic and wanted affirmation.

"Yeah." Amelia nodded.

Kendrick gazed into Amelia's eyes with unwavering affection as he made his solemn pledge. "Amelia, I promise I will love and cherish you; I will protect you with my life."

Amelia's response was hesitant. "Um, I will do the same," she managed to say.

With a tender smile, Kendrick reassured her, "There's no need. You can do whatever you want and be my adorable, happy little wife." Kendrick gently pinched Amelia's petite nose and leaned in to shower her with affectionate kisses.

"Amelia… Can we do it again? Please?"

Amelia, looking at his puppy eyes, was amused and stared at him, flapping her eyes.

"I will take that as a yes." Kendrick excitedly said and started to ravish her.

Kendrick gently supported Amelia as he led her to the bathroom for a refreshing bath. Exhausted and achy, Amelia felt as though a heavy truck had rolled over her.

"You! We're not even married yet, and you're already bullying me," Amelia complained with a pout.

"If I didn't bully you like this, it would mean I don't cherish you," Kendrick lovingly replied as he assisted her with the bath. "Come on, let's get dressed. We still have time to officially register our marriage after we grab some lunch."

Amelia's distress was palpable as she exclaimed, "But I don't have anything to wear!" It was only at that moment that she realized her clothes were already soiled.

Kendrick, trying to reassure her, mentioned, "My assistant must have already sent you some clothes; wait here, I'll be right back." As Kendrick hurried out of the room, still in the process of buttoning his trousers, he spotted Alu waiting for him in the receiving area.

"Have you gathered all the items I requested?"

"Yes, I have forwarded the investigation report to your email. Additionally, here are the clothing items belonging to Miss Amelia." Alu responded

"Please address her as 'Missus' from now on."

"...."

Alu was stunned. He had been working for Kendrick for the past 15 years. Alu had never witnessed him being interested in or getting involved with any woman. But today, he found a Missus!!!

"Congratulations, Sir." Alu immediately said after he recovered from the news.

"Your bonus for this month is doubled," Kendrick cheerfully told him, happy to have someone congratulate him.

"Thank you, Sir!" Alu merrily said.

"Oh, and prepare a dress for her; she will join me at the charity auction tonight," Kendrick instructed Alu.

Kendrick strolled back to the room, carrying a set of Amelia's clothes in his hands. "Here, after we officially register our marriage, let's gather your belongings from your place," Kendrick suggested as he handed her the clothes.

"Is there a rush to move in?" Amelia inquired.

"But I won't feel comfortable without you there at night," Kendrick admitted as he enveloped Amelia in a warm embrace.

"You! Is that all you have in mind?!" Amelia exclaimed.

Kendrick laughed and held her, "Only with you," he said, giving her a quick kiss. "Get dressed, and let us have lunch and go to the civil registry."

Kendrick carefully dressed himself, making sure to fasten his tie and cufflinks just right. Soon after, he settled down to check his email, eager to see the findings from the investigation Alu had conducted for him.

Reviewing multiple surveillance videos capturing various angles of the club, Kendrick selected one particularly significant file. He promptly sent this file to Beryl along with a note instructing him to "Deal with this man."

Beryl was still tending to his sister's hangover when he received a message from Kendrick. Eager to find out what was going on, he opened it immediately. After watching the message, Beryl placed a call to Kendrick.

"Kendrick, what's going on?"

"He drugged Amelia."

"Where is she? Is she OK? Why didn't you tell me last night?"

"Don't worry, she's perfectly fine. And oh, by the way, I'm getting married," Kendrick said casually.

Beryl, from

"...."

to

"!!!!"

"What? Kendrick, are you serious? Who is the woman?" Beryl bombarded Kendrick with a rapid-fire series of questions, his voice rising with frustration.