Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

I left his study and headed for my room. I collapsed on the queen-sized bed tiredly the moment I got there. Oh my God, I was really scared for a moment. The way that he was interrogating me really frightened me.

I mean, even though we hadn’t talked that much and he’s always covering his face anytime we are together which hinders me from being able to read his expression, I still shiver on fear anytime I’m close to him.

He doesn’t have a warm demeanor and his voice, though it sounds very sexy because it was deep, it was still scary to me. Maybe it was because of the fear I had for him before I got married to him.

Yeah, even though I acted all brave and courageous in front of Grandma and Sandy, I was still pretty scared after all I had heard about this family from Sandy.

I mean, it was the first time I was seeing someone more powerful than my family was so it still felt somehow to me. Even Grandma was scared of them. I could tell rrom the way she acts whenver their mame was mentioned.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

I knew I had to tread carefully while I’m still here. I sat up on my bed and stared at the envelope Adrian gave me. It wouldn’t be a bad thing to give the gala a try.

At least, I would be able to benefit a lot from it even though the people there might not give me a warm welcome. It’s not like their welcome is what I need.

I sighed and placed the envelope on my bed stand. I was about to head into my bathroom to freshen up when my phone rang. I smiled when I saw the caller was Hillary.

“Hello..” I said the moment I picked the call.

“Where are you??” Was the first thing he could ask. He didn’t even return my greeting. What’s up with him.

“Hillary, what’s wrong wi…”

“I got home and couldn’t find you. Only Sandy came here to greet me.” He said cutting off my words.

“She did? So we’re you able to give her the things you brought??”

“Don’t try to change the subject Ariel. It’s late already. Where are you right now??” He asked again, loudly. This made me wonder if he already knew about my marriage.

I know that it was all over the news but Hillary barely browses the internet. I had to force him before he could even open an Instagram account. One that he hardly even use.

He usually says the internet is a form of distraction to people. I know what you’re all thinking and I agree with you guys. Hillary acts like an old man even though he’s just twenty three years old.

I didn’t want to tell him all that had been happening these past few days over the phone. I wanted to explain things when we meet so I could only do what I thought was good at this time, I lied.

“I’m spending the night at Lucas’s place. I’ll see you tomorrow.” I said, trying to sound convincing.

“Don’t give me that bullshit Ariel. I thought you both broke up??” He asked.

How was he able to tell??

“Sandy told me everything that had happened.” He said like he could hear my thoughts.

That girl!! She couldn’t even wait for me to break the news myself but had to go tattle on me immediately.

“Is it true??” He asked, this time calmly.

I didn’t want to lie anymore. After all, he already knew the truth. I couldnonly say “Yes” to him.

“Why didn’t you tell me about all that was happening? I could have done something to help.” He said in disappointment.

“I didn’t want to disturb you with my problems. Besides, this deal had been made decades ago with a family even Grandma didn’t want to mess with. I doubt there’s anything you could have done to stop the marriage.” I explained.

“I could have thought of something. Also, don’t say you didn’t want to disturb me with your problem. Whatever bothers you bothers me also. After all, we are family.”

Hearing his concerned words warmed my heart. It felt really nice to have someone in my family that didn’t think of selling me out for money.

“Thank you. But there’s nothing that can change now. I already signed the marriage contract so there’s no going back now.” I said.

“You only signed a marriage contract?? Didn’t you do a church wedding??” He asked in surprise.

“No. I barely even see my husband but, it’s fine. I’m okay this way. Having a wedding would pull me to the reality that I’m actually married and I don’t want that.” I explained.

“Okay. It feels really odd to say this to you but, how’s your married life going? Hope they are treating you well??” He asked, almost making me chuckle.

“I’m fine. I’m starting to get comfortable here. Just a little though.” I answered.

“Just let me know if anything is bothering you or if they aren’t treating you well over there.”

“Will do.” I said with a small smile playing on my lips.

“About that ex boyfriend of yours, he’ll pay for what he did to you. I’ll make sure of it.” He promised.

“Hillary, let’s just forget about all that’s going on right now. Let’s talk about something else.” I really needed something to distract me from all that had happened today.

“Like what??” He asked.

“You and Sandy.” He groaned the moment I said that.

“Ariel..” He drawled.

“What?? I just wanted you know what you guys did today. I’m sure it wasn’t just gifting of presents.”

“Why do you always do this??”

“Do what??”

“Give her hope even though you’re very much aware that I’m not interested in her at all. I mean, I only see her as your friend, and a younger sister to me.” Hillary explained.

“It’s just for now though. You can’t tell, you might have a change of heart later.” I said.

“I doubt it.” I chuckled softly when he said that.

“You can’t tell…”

“I know what I’m saying Ariel. There’s nothing that would happen between Sandy and I.” He said firmly.

We shall see then.

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He watched curiously as she kept talking and smiling to whoever it was on the phone. The way she laughed happily really annoyed him. It was very obvious that she was talking to a man.

He was watching her through the small opening on her door so she couldn’t see him eavesdropping on her conversation.

“How could she be this happy to talk to some man after all she had just said earlier. She really is shameless.” He thought to himself.

When he couldn’t bare to watch her anymore, he left.

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PHAHHHHHH

Lucas’s head whipped to the side the moment the older looking man’s hand connected with his face.

“What the hell have you done!?!” The man shouted angrily. Lucas couldn’t say anything but only touch his hurt cheek and bow his head in remorse.

“You see the way you have dragged my family’s name into the mud all because of your stupidity???” The man asked but Lucas didn’t reply.

Seeing Lucas still silent made him very angry. He raised his hand to hit him again but was stopped by a worried looking Martha, Lucas’s mother.

“Relax. I’m sure he already knows that he did wrong. Hitting him would change nothing.” She said as she tried to calm the man, who turned out to be Mr. Alexandre, Lucas’s father.

“I need to hit him so he could have sense. He needs to learn some lesson before he becomes wise enough.” Lucas’s father said and wanted to hit him again but Martha held him back again.

“Why do you keep pleading for him. No wonder he’s so spoilt. I warned him before. If he wanted to date that Ariel girl, he should tread carefully because of the family she comes from. But he didn’t listen and now, he has ruined everything for me with that whore he carries around.”

“Bianca isn’t a whore.” Lucas finally said after being silent for a while.

“What did you just say??” Mr. Alexandre asked like he didn’t hear him the first time.

“She isn’t a whore. She’s the love of my life.” Lucas answered.

“If you actually loved her, why didn’t you just date her instead. Why did it have to be Ariel?? Do you know how much money I’ve lost today all because of your scandal???” He asked angrily but Lucas couldn’t say anything.

“Her family is very powerful and now, she’s married to the first son of the Montgomery’s family. Do you know what would happen to us if she chose to retaliate for all that you did to her??”

“I never knew it would get to this point.”

“Obviously. You never think before you act. This has always been your problem. Loosing money is only the beginning of our downfall if she starts her retaliation. Our family’s heritage would be lost!!” He screamed.

“Don’t worry. It won’t happen.” Lucas assured.

“So you actually expect me to trust you on that?? You know what, you made this mess so you have to take care of it yourself. If you can’t, get ready to be disowned!!”

“What??” Luacs and Martha said in shock.

“Darling, it hasn’t gotten to this point..”

“No, it has. He needs to learn that there are consequences for every action he takes. We struggled to lift this family to where it is. I would let some lazy child of mine to ruin everything I’ve worked for. After all, he isn’t my only child.” Mr. Alexandre said before storming out of the room angrily while Martha followed behind him. Trying to change his mind.

Lucas slumped down on his sofa the moment they left the room. He held his hair as he pulled on it in frustration.

Like being embarrassed isn’t enough, he is now being threatened to be disowned by his own father. All this wouldn’t have happened if Ariel didn’t break up with him and got married to someone else.

He had to get her back no matter what. Even though she is already married. He had to look for a way to be able to get some wealth from her. At least she doesn’t even know that was what he was after.

Even though he would be disowned by his father, at least, he would have something to use to cater for himself and his future with Bianca.