Chapter four

As she ate, her mind wandered to the events of the past few days. She had married Alexandro, one of the most powerful men in the country, in a lavish ceremony, but she was still trying to come to terms with the fact that she was now the wife of a billionaire.

Clara was not used to this kind of luxury, having grown up in a small town with modest means. But she had fallen in love with Alexandro's charm and charisma, and the way he had swept her off her feet had been too irresistible to resist.

But as she finished her breakfast, her thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. Clara's heart skipped a beat as she wondered who could be knocking at this early hour.

"Come in," she called out.

The door opened, and Alexandro's assistant Alex walked in, looking grave.

"Good morning, Mrs. Alexandro," he said, his tone serious. "I'm afraid there's been an accident."

Clara's heart pounded in her chest as she waited for him to continue.

"Mr. Alexandro was involved in a car crash this morning. He's been taken to the hospital, and the doctors say it's serious."

Clara's mind went blank as she struggled to comprehend what she had just heard. The man she had just married was now lying in a hospital bed, fighting for his life.

She pushed back her chair and stood up, her hands trembling. "I need to see him," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

The assistant nodded and led her to the door, where a car was waiting to take her to the hospital. As they drove through the busy city streets, Clara's mind raced with a thousand thoughts.

What had happened? Was Alexandro going to be alright? What would happen to her if he didn't make it?

Her thoughts were interrupted as the car pulled up outside the hospital. She jumped out and ran inside, her heart pounding in her chest.

As she made her way through the maze of corridors, she could hear the sounds of machines beeping and doctors shouting instructions. Finally, she pushed open the door to Alexandro's room and saw him lying in the hospital bed, surrounded by doctors and machines.

Her heart broke at the sight of him. He looked so frail and vulnerable, nothing like the confident, powerful man she had married just days before.

As she approached the bed, the doctors turned to her, their expressions grave.

"Are you Mrs. Alexandro?" one of them asked.

Clara nodded, her eyes fixed on her husband.

"We're doing everything we can," the doctor said, his voice full of concern. "But I'm afraid it's touch and go."

Clara felt a lump form in her throat as she watched Alexandro fight for his life. She knew that whatever happened next, her life would never be the same again.

Clara's mind was reeling. This was all happening too fast. She had only just married Alexandro, and now she was facing the possibility of his death and dealing with legal matters she knew nothing about. She didn't know what to do or who to trust.

Finn Alexandro Lawyer approached her and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry, Clara. We're here to help you through this. We'll take care of everything," he said in a soothing voice.

She looked at him skeptically but decided to trust him for the time being. She knew she had to stay strong for Alexandro and make the best decisions for him.

As the three of them stood around Alexandro's bedside, the room filled with an uncomfortable silence. Clara couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness in her heart. She had married Alexandro out of duty, but now she realized that she might have developed feelings for him. The thought of losing him was almost unbearable.

She turned to Alex and Lux, her voice trembling. "What can I do to help him?" she asked, her eyes pleading.

"We're doing everything we can for him, Clara. Just being here with him is enough," Alexander reassured her.

Clara nodded, her mind still racing with thoughts and emotions. She knew she had to be strong for Alexandro and herself. She couldn't let fear or doubt consume her.

As the hours passed, Clara sat by Alexandro's bedside, holding his hand and praying for his recovery. She didn't know what the future held for them, but she was determined to do everything in her power to protect him and their marriage.

Alexander stepped forward, placing a comforting hand on Clara's shoulder. "I know this is a lot to take in, but Alexandro trusted you. He believed in you, and I do too."

Clara looked up at him, searching his face for any sign of doubt. She found none.

"He always had a way of seeing things in people that they didn't see in themselves," Alex continued. "And he saw something in you, Clara. He saw the potential for greatness."

Clara's mind whirled with thoughts and emotions. She never thought she had what it took to run a business empire, let alone one as vast and complicated as Alexandro's. But if Alexandro had believed in her, maybe she could find the strength to believe in herself.

"Okay," she said, her voice quiet but firm. "I'll do it. I'll take over his businesses."

The lawyer nodded, a small smile on his face. "Good. I'll need you to come to the office tomorrow to sign some papers and get started."

As the lawyer and Alex left the room, Clara was left alone with her husband. She took his hand in hers, feeling the coolness of his skin. She couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness and longing for the man she had married so recently.

But there was also a sense of determination growing inside her. She had a responsibility now, not just to her husband but to herself. She would prove to everyone, including herself, that she was capable of running a successful business.

As she sat there, lost in thought, she suddenly felt a squeeze in her hand. She looked up to see her husband's eyes slowly opening.

" Alexandro?" she whispered, her heart racing.

He looked at her, his eyes searching. "Amelia," he said, his voice barely audible.

Tears filled her eyes as she leaned in closer, desperate to hear his words.

"You're going to be okay," he said, his voice growing stronger. "And so am I. I have a plan."

Clara felt a wave of relief wash over her. Maybe there was hope for them yet. Maybe they could make this marriage work, and maybe she could succeed in running his businesses.

She squeezed his hand back. "I'm here, Alexandro. Whatever you need."

She couldn't help but feel that there was more to their marriage than what she knew, and the accident was planned.