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CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 14— Panic
“Be honest with me, Brandon. Did Calvin set this job up for me?” I asked calmly as I sat at the back of the seat while Brandon drove.“No ma,” one of the employees replied before Brandon could say a word. “It's sincerely our first job. One of the business men really came and gave us this job offer to be very honest. I was the one they met with.”“Alright,” I nodded and relaxed into the chair. It was a small luxurious party that they wanted us to cover and I was going with just two extra workers and needed to know if Calvin got the job for me.I'd have cancelled. He's insane. For thinking he's on top of the world. It's been two days since the day of the dinner party and the least we exchanged were greetings which will remain at that.“We're here,” Brandon said as the car came to a halt and we got out. It was a reserved fancy hotel which I'm sure one of the business men owned.“We'll set up the equipment, don't worry ma,” Brandon told me and I gave up. I only grabbed my camera before he
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 15— Revealed
Cora's POV His movement stilled for seconds before his lips curled into an ugly smirk that made me want to hit him.“Right sister-in-law.”“I am not your sister in law,” I snapped at once. “What are you doing huh? What are you doing to Ari?”He chuckled before his face went plain. “I don't understand. Care to explain, Cora or should I say Mrs Logan?”“You really told her to quit college huh?”“Of course not,” he retorted, “I only manipulated her to do so.”At that, my breathing seized while the maniac gave a dark laugh, “I do love her though and that's enough. I have her best interest at heart,” he laughed before grabbing his things and walked off and I exhaled.Did he just admit he was manipulating Ariana? I found it unbelievable. With my eyes on him, I watched as he met with his boss and headed towards the entrance and at once, I rushed towards Calvin.“Calvin, who's that man?”Calvin was gulping down his drink. He halted for a second and dropped his glass of wine. “That'll be all
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 16— A discussion
Calvin's POVMy hold around the phone tightened the more as I listened to the video. “It was a contract marriage. He wanted to marry me for a particular purpose I don't know. But after running away, my sister filled in the place for me.” That little girl had said.And at the end of the video, I saw her with Jayden, making my blood boil.Why today of all days? When I was just about to sign the contract. When I was just about to carry out the main reason behind the goddamn marriage.Anger coursed deep through my veins before Cora spoke, “I'm sorry, okay? I'm just going to deal with it.”“Enough!” My hand hit the seat and she shook, “why didn't you tell me? Why the hell am I just finding out? Is that the secret you were hiding from me?”“I'm sorry, I just thought it wasn't necessary,”And at once, I reached for her jaw while her eyes widened, “and have you seen it's necessary? First, I found out you were a divorcee from someone else. Not from you,” I released her jaw and exhaled.Every m
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 17— Rage
Cora's POV“So, how do you like that?” The laugh rang in my ears as soon as I entered the car. I had just cooked up a story for the internet when Brandon told me Calvin needed my presence and we were headed there.And now the laugh of an insane man rang in my ears. Jayden.“You're calling me. That's pretty much proof that you're very interested in our life. And no that didn't hit the button you wanted,’’ I said. I'm sure Calvin's company is not affected.Only a little kind of embarrassment.“No Mrs Logan,” he chuckled. “Or fake Mrs Logan, it did hit the right button I wanted on Calvin.”He sounded so sure. At that, I paused and thought I realized Calvin was extra angry. There's something I did not know then.“And I did give you the chance to join me,” his voice went frigid, “but you didn't. I have your sister on my side. She knows everything about you. So you better stay safe.” And then the line dropped.Hurt sliced through my bones before pain joined it and I sighed. Ariana was drivi
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 18— Drunk
“Thank you so much,” I told Lorraine as I gulped down the tea and she smiled. “I'm glad you liked it,” she said and gave me a smile. I took my handbag and headed out. When I got to the car, Brandon was there.“Good morning ma'am,” he exhaled, “I was just about to come in,” he sighed and my brows creased. What was wrong?“What's it?”“Mr Calvin denied you access to the company for now,” Brandon dropped the words and I stopped. It hit me like a shock. He denied me access? Because he found it for me?Rage built inside of me and I stared into space before heading back inside.That was the punishment? That was it? I chuckled as I shook my head. He had control over it and decided to use it? Wow, because he helped me found it?Sitting on the sofa, it took minutes before my anger started to dissipate which had me sighing at the end. He had the control and he could do however he wanted.He could.My phone rang and I reached for it and at once the familiar voice that hadn't called me in weeks
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 19— Losing... a kiss
I sat at the dining table with Calvin and watched as he rubbed his forehead while he gulped the soup Lorraine had prepared for him.“I didn't know I could ever see you drunk,” I joked but no reaction nor words came from him and I sighed. Was he that angry? And did he remember what happened yesterday?“You shouldn't get drunk that much as a public figure,” I said again but no words came out nor did I get the lowest stare which means it was bad.I gave up and we had the rest of the breakfast in silence. My company was probably still locked up but Calvin was taking me somewhere and Lorraine informed me.Calvin stood and the word finally came out of his mouth, “let's go,”“Now? You still have a hangover, don't you?”No reply. I reached for my handbag and ambled after him. Throughout the drive, Calvin didn't even blink at me. He only concentrated on the laptop he had in front of him. Minutes went by and we were finally in front of the gigantic building.As we got down, cameras started clic
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 20— Taken
Of course I knew that's what's going to happen. Everytime Calvin got soft with me, he'd go cold as if something was wrong with him. And that was going to be the last time I'd let that happen. It's been two hours since we came home and I was already getting dressed for the evening party Jayden hired my company for but as I put my lipgloss on, something close to anger fueled in me.He kissed me. Without my permission. Even with all the goddamn rules and restrictions. He was the one acting cocky weeks ago and now he kissed me and not that only, he went off after that and gave the best of his silence.A chuckle escaped my lips before I styled my hair into a low bun. All of it will change from that very moment.Grabbing my handbag, I headed to the living room and Lorraine gasped on seeing me, “you look gorgeous.”“Thank you,” I said as I took her hug and that shifted Calvin's attention to me and I walked to him, “I'm going to capture Jayden's evening ceremony.”“Why are you telling me thi
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 21— Ridiculous
Cora's POVI woke up with a start. The moment my eyes got a hold of the surroundings, they widened. What? What was… happening?I made to move and only then did I realize my situation. I was tied up. My eyes almost bulged out as I stared down at the rope.My arms were tied to the sides of the seat I was on. What happened? And then the last event replayed in my head and at once panic rose in my chest.Did he… kidnap me? But he didn't run after me. I was almost in the car. Did that wild looking guy kidnap me?I glanced around the room I was in and then I shook my head. Brandon warned me about the powerful ones. And the guy's aura. He looked like the ones with extra power.He couldn't have brought me to such a place. With boxes and the smell of dust, I had a feeling it couldn't be him.Then who? At that, my mind reeled to Jayden. If Calvin goes down, you'll go down with him. His exact words. Did he kidnap me? For what?At that, I began raging. “Get me out of here!” My voice came out barel
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CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 49— Love?
Cora's POVAs I walked towards the dining room, my chest tingled with a different kind of feeling. Yesterday, Calvin had acted the most gentle I had ever seen him.He had taken me to my room, waited as I showered and saw me go to sleep before leaving and nothing had ever surprised me that much.Was he really the man I met on the first day? I reached the table and Calvin's scent greeted me first before his voice did.“Did you sleep well?”I nodded as Calvin ran his eyes on my body till they settled back on my face and he said the words, “you look beautiful.”Was that the first time? I bit the insides of my cheeks so my smile could look the faintest they ever could. “Thank you.”“You two sure look cute that way,” Lorraine's voice dripped in and I turned to her, “sorry for my interruption. Came to drop this,” Lorraine dropped the jug of tea on the table and left hurriedly.Silence reigned as we ate and drank and Calvin was finally ready to leave. “Have a good day, Cora.”I nodded as I ra
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 48— Vulnerable
I stilled as Calvin narrowed an eye when he stepped in while I gazed at the woman. She was in a black top, a cream coloured blazer on her and a knee length skirt to match.She was wearing nothing out of the ordinary but I hated it. Why was she with Calvin?“You're still up,” Calvin was surprised and I nodded as I stood, my thoughts messy. Why did he bring a woman home right after we had sex?Why was a woman with him in the middle of the night? The woman adorned with red lipstick smiled at me. “Mrs Logan? It's a pleasure to meet you.”“Same,” I forced as I gazed at Calvin with a need for an explanation.“Cora, meet my new assistant. The ban was lifted and my company can start production now. I need to complete something with her so we're working till the next morning.”“A female assistant,” I muttered. When I looked it up then, Calvin didn't have many female workers and I never saw a female assistant.“You don't think it's wrong to have your assistant with you in the middle of the nigh
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 47— First night together
Fours? My jaw almost dropped and then Calvin raised a brow and at once, I was bent on my fours— for Calvin.“I'm about to show you another side of yourself,” Calvin whispered and he reached behind me and I stilled as I felt his dick on my butt.We were not about to have anal, were we?“Calvin, I can't do anal,” I ragged out and he scoffed.“You're dripping wet for me, I wouldn't starve those pretty lips of yours that I wanted to see again,” Calvin emphasized on that word, reminding me of the other day before I felt his hand on my waist, rolling my dress up.“Look ahead, Cora,”And then I saw the mirror. Myself in the mirror, shuddering as Calvin lifts my gown to my waist. And in a yank, the panties were off.Calvin inhaled a sharp breath then he cussed, “Fuck Cora,” and the hand met my butt, gently massaging my butt cheeks.“This ass is exactly like I want it.”Of course, I used the gym. After leaving a 2 year relationship, I used the gym for my mental health too.“Calvin,” I murmured
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 46— Way out
Cora's POV “She's so smart,” Calvin started as we transferred the video onto the laptop. I was seated beside Calvin while Alicia gazed at us with fury.We agreed to meet where she handed us the footage. Footage where Jayden ordered the poisoning of the drinks. He had meticulously caused a distraction the moment the car of the governor pulled into the hotel.And when the guards headed out to clear it, he had the drinks changed. Of course, which one of the guards would have thought to watch over a new wine completely protected in a bottle.No one would have ever thought of it. He's a genius, I must say.“Completely transferred,” Calvin said and at once Alicia stood to her feet, grabbed the disc because she still needed it. She and Jayden had planned to take both of us down.So while she didn't trust Jayden, she secretly took a video which was to our advantage. They're both sneaky and cunning. I like it.“Now, you both stay away from me or else I'll hunt you down,” her eyes sparkled wit
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 45— I needed that
Calvin’s POV Those pretty lips I had right under my gaze played repeatedly in my head as I buttoned the last button of my shirt.Yesterday while she folded her arms around herself yesterday as we headed towards the car, all I wanted to do was take away her worry.Seeing her so small and pitiable as she panicked yesterday hit a muscle in me intensifying my already feeling of guilt.And all I wanted to do was take away her worry. A good orgasm was one of the ways out and I took it but that definitely had an effect on me.Swollen and hard for her, I wanted to be inside of her but I couldn't. She hated me enough already.I sighed, grabbed my jacket and headed out of my room. Another day to hunt down Jayden. I probably had to see him. My company was upside down at the moment but I'd correct that.I got to the diner and met Lorraine pouring juice into a glass. I glanced at my seat and met my dish on the table. “Who are you pouring that for?”“Cora. She requested for one,” Lorraine replied
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 44— Lust
Warning: An average sexual content below As we sat in the car, I watched Calvin make a dozen calls, demanding for all footage across the road to the hotel the governor spent the night at.We were back at home but none of us were willing to go out especially since Calvin hasn't figured out a way.I understood him. Even though Jayden was a prime suspect, I'm sure he still hoped it wasn't him— his childhood friend.Because of Jayden his company's license was seized. His company was charged for food poisoning. The governor and his wife were in critical condition while the governor's aides only had stomach indigestion.And as expected from people who drank the wine at the reception, they claimed they also experienced stomach issues Now I was watching Calvin make thousands of calls to be able to see if he can get any tip. Any footage or proof.A call came in and he picked, “the footage was wiped out.”“God Dammit! What do you mean by that!” He screamed and ended the call and as I watched
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 43— Getting proof
Cora's POV“So you're dragging me into this huh? To help you save your company. I do not have to be involved in this,” I told Calvin when we reached the car. For such a vile person, I didn't need to be around them.“You're right,” he stared at me, not a hint of emotion in his eyes, “But it's Alicia here, haven't you always looked for a way to pay back? It's your chance here.”I stopped. That woman. She made Kaylee get arrested. Remembering those innocent eyes I saw earlier when I video called her after Brandon got her out, I decided if anyone needed justice, it was her.“Okay,” I plainly muttered and got into the car. Calvin got in and I watched how his muscles flexed as he grabbed hold of the wheel before heading outside.Calvin turned to me and we held eye contact before he smirked, “I like that eyes on me,”“I rather stare at a crazy man,” I rolled my eyes before taking my eyes off him. Nothing I hated more than the fact that his presence, his manly body affected me.Minutes passed
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 42— Let's get to work
Calvin's POVI have dealt with tons of situations like that but it still puts me in a state of shock as I thought of Iris. She was up to something. And she knew I was investigating her?How the hell did she know that?I stared down at the tape. If things went well, it'll prove that Kaylee didn't delete those videos. But— I paused as I grabbed my laptop. It should show who did that and probably show the person who served Cora that drink.I immediately began playing the video, trying to skim through but I knew it was no use if I was skimming through. I sent it to my men at once and dialled Brandon's number.“Prepare to go get Kaylee out. I'll send you the details.”Within 30 minutes, I had my men watch about a day's video and the truth was out. Alicia did tamper with the recorded videos. She deleted the videos.But— the person who spiked her drink wasn't shown. One of the waiters probably got it done outside the main hall.I gave orders to Brandon who questioned me but I gave no reply.
CALVIN: The Billionaire's Defiant Bride Chapter 41— Hidden intentions
Calvin's POVI stirred at the location indicator on the GPS and my brows creased. Alicia and Jayden were together minutes ago. I had managed to get my best hacker to get their location and transmit it to me.Now, one of them was leaving the villa.Different thoughts ran in my head before I steered the wheel and headed in the direction of whosoever was leaving.One thing was certain. It'd be related to the case. When I gazed down at the location transmitter, I raised a brow.Whoever was leaving, was heading to the reception where the wedding party took place.Minutes passed and I saw the red pointer stop moving. When I increased my speed, I reached the reception and I found the cops still guarding the entrance.As I got down from the car, I sighted the familiar car. It belonged to Jayden. So, did Jayden drive the car there?The decoration of the reception was still intact and gently, I made my way towards the entrance.“You're not allowed here,” one of the cops stopped me with a stretc
