CHAPTER 35.Meanwhile, Adrianne was in her bedroom, feeling frustrated and trapped. She knew she had no choice but to accept the bodyguard, but the thought of having someone following her around all day made her uneasy. She sighed, knowing she couldn't fight her father's decision.As she sat on her bed lost in thought, there was a knock on her door. "Adrianne, it's me," Lucas called out."Come in," she replied, straightening up.Lucas entered the room, a serious expression on his face. "We need to talk," he said, taking a seat beside her on the bed.Adrianne's heart started racing. "What is it?" she asked, her voice trembling.Lucas took a deep breath. "Your father is sending a bodyguard to keep you safe," he said, watching her closely for her reaction.Adrianne's eyes widened in shock. "What? Why?" she demanded.Lucas explained the situation, and despite her protests, Adrianne knew there was no way around it. "I understand," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "But I don't lik
CHAPTER 36.Andrianne followed Lucas back to their home, her mind still reeling from the revelation that Steve was now her bodyguard. She couldn't believe her father would send him, of all people, to protect her. As they entered the house, Steve greeted them with a warm smile, but Andrianne could see the twinkle in his eye as he exchanged a knowing look with her.Lucas seemed pleased with Steve's presence and even asked about his qualifications as a bodyguard. Andrianne sat in silence, unable to voice her thoughts or feelings about the situation. Steve explained that he had extensive training in martial arts and self-defense, as well as experience working in security.After the brief introduction, Steve escorted Andrianne to her room, assuring her that he would do everything in his power to protect her. As they walked, Andrianne couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She had so many questions for Steve, but she didn't know where to begin.When they arrived at her room, Steve stood
CHAPTER 37.Steve’s demeanor changed, and Andrianne could see the anger in his eyes as he glared at her. “You’re telling me that you’re married to that man? That you’re happy with him?” he asked, his voice low and menacing.Andrianne felt a twinge of fear in her chest but she held her ground. “I didn’t say I was happy,” she replied evenly. “But it’s not for you to question my life choices.”Steve took a step closer to her, towering over her small frame. “Andrianne, you can’t seriously expect me to believe that you’re happy in a loveless marriage. You deserve better than that.”Andrianne was taken aback by Steve’s words. She had never spoken to him about her marriage or her feelings towards Lucas. “How do you know it’s loveless?” she asked, trying to sound confident.Steve let out a bitter laugh. “It’s written all over your face. I know you, Andrianne. You can’t hide your emotions from me.”Andrianne felt a pang of sadness as she thought about the past. Steve had always been able to re
CHAPTER 38.The sun had set, and the sky was painted with hues of orange and pink, creating a serene and calming atmosphere. The cool breeze of the evening whispered gently against the leaves of the trees, creating a soft rustling sound. The night was young, and the world seemed to be at peace.In the midst of this tranquil environment, Andrianne found herself alone in her room, locked away from the world outside. She sat on her bed, staring blankly at the wall, lost in her thoughts.Her mind was in turmoil as she thought about what had happened earlier in the day. She couldn't believe that Steve had kissed her, and it had stirred up emotions within her that she thought were long buried. She was married to Lucas, and yet she couldn't help but feel conflicted about her feelings for Steve.Lucas returned home from the office with a bouquet of fresh flowers for Andrianne. As he got to the door, he saw Steve, Andrianne's new bodyguard, who was supposed to keep her safe while he was away.
CHAPTER 39.Andrianne's heart raced as she thought about the consequences of Steve being fired. She knew her father too well and his motives for hiring Steve in the first place. Her father was a powerful man, and she knew he had a lot of connections. She feared that if Steve was fired, her father would get someone else to replace him, someone who might not have her best interests at heart. Andrianne quickly came to her senses, realizing that having Steve as her bodyguard was her best chance at staying safe."Lucas, please don't fire Steve," Andrianne pleaded with him, her voice trembling slightly.Lucas looked at her with a mixture of concern and confusion. "Andrianne, I don't understand. You seemed so unhappy with Steve earlier. Why do you suddenly want him to stay?"Andrianne took a deep breath and tried to explain her fears to Lucas. "My father is a dangerous man. He hired Steve for a reason, and if he's fired, my father will just find someone else to replace him. I don't trust any
CHAPTER 40.As they walked into the dining hall, Andrianne couldn't help but be amazed by the sight before her. The table was beautifully set with a variety of delicious-looking dishes, fruits, and drinks."Wow, Lucas, this looks amazing," she said, her eyes widening in surprise and delight."I'm glad you like it," Lucas replied, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips.Andrianne took a seat at the table, still in awe of the spread of food before her. Lucas took a seat across from her and began to serve them both. Andrianne watched as he expertly plated different dishes and couldn't help but notice how graceful and precise his movements were.As they began to eat, Andrianne couldn't help but let out a small moan of pleasure at the first bite of the delicious food. Lucas grinned at her reaction, clearly pleased with her response."Is it good?" he asked, taking a bite of his own food."It's amazing," she said, grinning back at him.As they ate, Andrianne couldn't help but feel
CHAPTER 41.As the night wore on, Lucas and Andrianne settled into the couch to watch a movie together. It was a romantic comedy, but neither of them paid much attention to it. They were more interested in the fact that they were sitting together, alone, in the quiet of the night.Andrianne snuggled into Lucas' side, feeling safe and secure. She had always been attracted to him physically, but until now she had never allowed herself to indulge in those feelings. Now, with him so close, she couldn't help but feel drawn to him.As the credits rolled on the TV screen, Andrianne and Lucas sat in silence, each lost in their own thoughts. The movie they had watched was an emotional one and it had left them both feeling drained. Finally, Lucas broke the silence."That was a good movie," he said, turning his head to look at Andrianne. "Thanks for suggesting it."Andrianne smiled back at him. "I'm glad you liked it," she said. "It's one of my favorites."Lucas stood up and stretched his arms.
Chapter 42As Andrianne walked towards the kitchen to make herself a cup of coffee, she was startled when she heard the door open. She turned around to see Steve, her ex-college boyfriend and current bodyguard, walk in. His face was twisted in anger, and Andrianne could feel her heart rate quicken in response."What are you doing here, Steve?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady."I came to get you back," he said, his voice laced with bitterness. "I saw you last night with that guy, Lucas. You're supposed to be with me, Andrianne."Andrianne felt her blood boil at his words. "Lucas is my husband, Steve," she said firmly. "Even if it is a contracted marriage, we have an agreement. And you have no right to come here and demand anything from me."Steve's expression darkened even further. "I have every right," he said, taking a step closer to her. "I love you, Andrianne. I've loved you since college. Don't you remember?"Andrianne shook her head, trying to push the memories of thei