Resisting him
"Married to the Devil" follows the story of Lily Adams, a young woman who has just been reunited with her family after years apart. However, her return is met with unexpected challenges when her grandmother insists on marrying her off to the reckless heir of the wealthy Johnson family. "Sorry, Grandma, but I have a fianc茅," Lily replies calmly. Her grandmother's face darkens, "You ungrateful girl! You should be grateful to marry into the Johnson family!" Lily smirks, "Is the Johnson family better than the Carter family?" When her grandmother scoffs at the idea, Lily boldly declares that she intends to marry Ethan Carter, the charming and enigmatic heir of the Carter family. As the story unfolds, Lily finds herself navigating the complexities of love, family expectations, and the challenges of being with a man who is both a prince and a devil.Chapter 1: The Proposal
The sun was setting over the bustling city of Maplewood, casting a warm glow on the streets as Lily Adams made her way home. She had just returned from a long day at work, and her mind was filled with thoughts of her family and the changes that lay ahead.
As she entered her grandmothers house, the familiar scent of home-cooked meals enveloped her. "Lily! You鈥檙e back!" her grandmother exclaimed, bustling around the kitchen.
"Hi, Grandma," Lily replied, smiling as she set her bag down. "What鈥檚 for dinner?"
"Your favorite鈥攎eatloaf and mashed potatoes!" her grandmother beamed, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Lilys heart warmed at the sight of her grandmother, but she couldnt shake the feeling that something was off. As they sat down to eat, her grandmothers demeanor shifted, and Lily sensed a tension in the air.
"Lily, dear," her grandmother began, her tone serious. "We need to talk about your future."
Lilys stomach dropped. "What about my future?"
"I鈥檝e been thinking," her grandmother continued, "it鈥檚 time for you to settle down. I have someone in mind for you."
Lilys heart raced. "Grandma, I just got back. I鈥檓 not ready to get married!"
"Nonsense! You鈥檙e twenty-three now; it鈥檚 the perfect age," her grandmother insisted. "I鈥檝e arranged for you to meet Ethan Johnson. He鈥檚 a good man from a good family."
"Ethan Johnson?" Lily echoed, her mind racing. She had heard of the Johnson family鈥攖heir wealth and influence in Maplewood were legendary. But the thought of being paired with a man she didn鈥檛 know sent a wave of panic through her.
"Yes! He鈥檚 charming and successful. You would be lucky to marry him," her grandmother urged.
Lily felt a surge of defiance. "But what if I don鈥檛 want to marry him? I have my own plans!"
Her grandmothers expression hardened. "You should be grateful for this opportunity. The Johnsons are a powerful family, and you could have a wonderful life with them."
Lily took a deep breath, trying to keep her composure. "Grandma, I appreciate your concern, but I have a fianc茅. I鈥檓 not interested in marrying anyone else."
Her grandmothers face darkened. "You don鈥檛 have a fianc茅! You鈥檙e just saying that because you鈥檙e scared of change!"
"Actually, I do," Lily replied firmly. "His name is Alex Carter, and he鈥檚 everything I want in a partner."
Her grandmother scoffed, "The Carters? They鈥檙e not nearly as prestigious as the Johnsons! You need to think about your future, Lily."
Lily felt a mix of frustration and determination. "I know what I want, and it鈥檚 not a marriage of convenience. I want love."
As the conversation escalated, Lily realized that her grandmother would not back down easily. But she was determined to stand her ground. She had fought too hard to reclaim her life and her family to let anyone dictate her future.
After dinner, Lily retreated to her room, her mind racing with thoughts of Ethan Johnson and her grandmothers insistence. She knew she had to find a way to assert her independence and make her own choices.
With a deep breath, she picked up her phone and texted Alex, hoping he would understand her predicament. She needed his support now more than ever.
"Hey, can we talk? I need you," she typed, her heart pounding as she hit send.
Little did she know, her life was about to take a turn she never expected, and the path to love would be filled with challenges she had yet to face.
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