Skylar’s impulsive behavior disturbed Christian. She should have learned to trust him by now. How could she leave without informing him? Maybe she was taking it out on him. After all, he too did the same to her! Now what would happen to his planning? He would look like a fool here. Anger boiled inside him and he called her, but she didn’t accept his call. He stormed out to ask at the reception, in case he was mistaken. “Ma’am left almost half an hour ago.” “I see. Thanks.” He walked away and called Skylar again. This time, she accepted his call.“Where are you? Why have you left without informing me?” he demanded angrily. “So that you can spend your precious time with Claudia! She explained how close you both are since the day she was born.” Christian scoffed at her reply. Surely she hadn’t believed Claudia after everything they shared! “I thought I asked you to stay away from her.” “I did. She was the one who sought me out.” “You shouldn’t have believed her then,” scolded Ch
“How convenient! That’s not how it works. You can’t get a real wife without a real marriage!” she hissed, carrying the food to the table. Christian helped her with a grin as if challenging her to stop him. “Deal with it! It was your idea!” He waited for her to accept his challenge and confess, but she didn’t. How stubborn could she be? Skylar grumbled under her breath. She knew he was challenging her to admit that she wanted a real marriage with him. Somehow, her ego stopped her from admitting it aloud to him. She placed the food on the table and sat down beside Erica.“What’s cooking between you two?” asked Erica, leaning in to whisper in her ear. She and Sebastian had just returned from the wedding venue to grab a quick lunch before heading for the last fitting. Ever since the mishap, Sebastian employed two bodyguards to accompany him everywhere. Grandpa Ben tried to convince Christian too, but he didn't pay any heed to it.“Nothing special! So, what theme did you settle for?” “H
“How can you be so sure he has murdered our parents? I mean, it could be an accident. What grudge could he possibly have against my parents?” Christian shook his head with a grim look on his face. “The police had arrested his main accomplice, Sammy Jacobs, last week. They extracted a lot of information about the murder plan Desmond hatched years ago to kill my parents. His main grudge was against Grandpa Ben and our family. Your parents were there with mine on that fateful night of the accident. If they hadn’t opted to travel together, they would have been alive now.” Skylar sat listening to him with her jaws dropped to the floor. A wave of anger swept through her body against the criminal. It was because of him that their parents were no more. “Why can’t the cops extract information about Desmond’s probable hideouts and arrest him already? How can they allow a criminal to roam free?” Christian released a deep breath and caught her hand to calm her down. The gentle massage on the b
They loved the wedding fineries and swirled in front of the mirror, admiring themselves. Somehow, Skylar couldn’t erase the wish to see Christian‘s reaction to seeing her in the turquoise dress she bought at his insistence. Would he find fault with this one, too?Eva asked for the jewelry that Sienna would wear the next day. Sienna went to her closet to get the jewelry, but to her horror, the velvet box containing the family heirloom wasn’t there! She searched the entire closet but couldn’t find it anywhere. Tears fell from her eyes out of panic. “What happened? Hey, why are you crying?” asked a bewildered Eva walking towards her. “I lost the antique jewelry that mom gave me to wear tomorrow,” gasped Sienna, crying more. Everyone was worried, and they all helped look for it. Lucas’s mom, Claudia Donnelly, walked into her room. “What happened? Sienna, why are you crying, dear?” she asked, rushing to Sienna and pulling her into her arms. “Aunt Claudia, Sienna can’t find the jewelry y
Christian waited impatiently, but before Skylar’s turn, the doorbell rang. The game ended when Sienna’s ex-fiancé, Roman Drexler, appeared on their doorstep. After everything he did to Sienna, everyone panicked, and a battle ensued. They all stepped forward to support Lucas and Sienna. Roman did not stand a chance with all of them against him. He begged Sienna for forgiveness and she forgave him finally. He left, and they all breathed a sigh of relief. After a hasty dinner, everyone retired to their room to sleep. However, Christian had other plans! He couldn’t sleep without talking to Skylar. The whole day she had been avoiding him and he wanted to know the reason behind it. What had he done? Weren’t they an engaged couple? He went upstairs and waited for her. After five minutes, the cubicle elevator stopped and Skylar emerged, all by herself. This was the opportunity he had been looking for. He walked out of his room and followed her down the corridor. Skylar whirled around, sen
Christian pulled her into his arms, molding her soft body to his. “Please, Christian! Don’t spoil my makeup. I won’t have time for a retouch. I’ve got to get Sienna ready,” pleaded Skylar, pushing him away. Christian gazed at her for a moment, yet didn’t release her. “Fine. We can leave after the wedding!” Skylar panicked and grabbed his cheeks to plant a kiss on his lips. Christian gazed at her, amused by her antics. “Is that it?” he asked in disbelief when she pulled away. “Yes, for now. Do you want smudges all over?” “I don’t mind!” He shrugged, tightening his hold on her as he waited for more. “I do! Please, Christian, don’t be so stubborn.” Christian slowly shook his head, not at all giving in. His eyes drank her in and he held her against him for as long as he could. They fitted into each other so perfectly, just like the parts of a jigsaw puzzle. He didn’t want her to leave the sanctity of his arms! “Okay, you can kiss me on the cheek!” she said, but Christian groaned wi
The lights were dimmed and the slow romantic number made them sway to its rhythm. Wrapped up in his arms, Skylar soon forgot everyone around her. Lost in their own magical bubble they didn’t notice the fight that ensued between Alexander, Nicholas, and Alyssa. The music stopped, and Christian released her, holding her gaze in disbelief. It was the most magical moment, the dance he had been longing for. It was strange that she didn’t put up a fight at all! Did that mean she had surrendered to him? The lights were switched on and Skylar blinked and looked around her. Where were her friends? “Alyssa, Hayley, and Eva are leaving!” informed Sienna with a sad pout when she joined her. “We will leave after the cake-cutting!” said Christian, who had followed Skylar. “Thanks for staying! I was so upset they didn’t stay until the cake-cutting ceremony. Eva wanted to taste the cake so badly!” “I know! Alexander is too harsh on her sometimes.” Alyssa and Hayley came down to bid them farewel
Christian gaped at her, shocked by her reaction. He had never expected her to actually sign the agreement. He was sure she would admit to her wishes if pushed to the edge. Now watching her actually sign the contract made his heart sink with disappointment. “You should have read the document, Ms. Carnell,” advised the lawyer with a grim look on his face. He glanced at a shattered Christian and shook his head with disapproval. He had warned him about this, but Christian had been over-confident. “I don’t need to, Mr. Anderson. Is there anywhere else I have to sign?” “No, that would be all.” Skylar got up to leave the office. She didn’t want to break down in front of them. Her heart filled up with desperation, but she couldn’t admit her feelings in front of the lawyer. “I’ll wait outside then.” She gave Christian a brief glance and rushed out, leaving both of them gaping after her. “I knew this would backfire. You should have talked to her first, Christian.” Christian sat with his h