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The Billionaire's Arranged Bride Chapter Eight
Adrien My kids.They were mine, and that knowledge stirred conflicting emotions within me. Rosalie's secrecy left me torn between happiness and anger. Five lost years deprived me of witnessing their first steps, hearing their first words, and celebrating each birthday. A voice in my head reminded me, "You wanted out; you divorced the woman. What did you expect?" Closing my eyes, I acknowledged the painful truth. Rosalie's silence about her pregnancy was a consequence of my decision, fueled by my resentment. As I muttered a curse, memories of Serena's revelation about Rosalie's illness on the day we'd signed the divorce papers replayed in my mind. Regret filled me. I had blamed Rosalie for separating me from Yvette, so there was no way she'd have been able to tell me about her pregnancy. The girl's concerned voice interrupted my thoughts. "Are you alright, sir?" "I'm fine." I reassured her with a smile, rising to my feet. Addressing the woman accompanying my children, I urged, "Ta
The Billionaire's Arranged Bride Chapter Nine
RosalieI was aware that Adrien finding me was unlikely, given he didn't know my address, but his global resources meant he could locate anyone in the world, if he so wished. Despite this capability, he showed no interest in me, and reciprocally, I didn't care about him.As we ate dinner, staring at my kids, the persistent feeling that Adrien considered them his own refused to dissipate. He had seen them, interacted with them, and even a fool wouldn't be able to deny the uncanny resemblance between Mason and Adrien."Did you share anything with Mr. Vasanten?" I inquired."Like what?" Mason asked."I'm not sure." I shrugged. "What did you discuss?""He asked about our mother, and we told him your name," Maya replied. "Then, Mason asked if he has kids, and he said yes."My eyes widened in shock. "He said that?""Yes," Alessandra chimed in. "He just found out today, admitting he mistreated their mother, who kept their existence a secret as deserved punishment.""He finally realized how c
The Billionaire's Arranged Bride Chapter Ten
Adrien Norman found me seated on the sofa in the living room of our hotel suite at two am. "Are you alright, sir?" He asked. Despite it being early morning, my lack of sleep was evident. "I thought you'd gone to bed.""I did," I sighed. "But I couldn't sleep.""Did you forget your sleeping pills?" He questioned, concern evident in his voice."No, Norman," I replied. "They don't work.""Should I schedule another appointment with your doctor for a new prescription?" He inquired, already working on his tablet."There's no need," I shook my head. "I know why I've been having trouble sleeping for the past five years."Norman looked up from the screen of his tablet to me in surprise. "You do?""Hmm," I nodded.Putting his tablet on the table, Norman joined me on the sofa, patiently waiting for me to express my thoughts. He was the only person I felt comfortable confiding in, and perhaps it was time to unload everything."It's guilt," I confessed. "I wasn't a good husband to Rosalie. I trea
The Billionaire's Arranged Bride Chapter Eleven
AdrienDiscovering Rosalie's marriage two weeks ago brought a pain ten times more intense than the betrayal I experienced when I found out about Yvette. I regret losing Rosalie to another man because I failed to appreciate her when she was with me, and the blame rests solely on me. The only mementos I have of my children are the pictures I captured during the first and final time I saw them. Alessandra had dropped her spoon, prompting her request for a new one. As I went to retrieve it, I impulsively snapped several photos of them on my way back to our table, little realizing that it would be our last moment together.A knock on my office door interrupted my thoughts, prompting me to lift my head. Norman entered with his tablet, prepared to assign more tasks. Despite my recent lethargy post-Cardenia, Norman empathized with my grieving process for the loss of my family and gave me the necessary time to recover.As Norman transitioned into his efficient personal assistant mode, signali
The Billionaire's Arranged Bride Chapter Twelve
AdrienRosalie's absence from home indicated that she had a morning shift and was already at work. To efficiently manage my time, I headed to the mall to meet Nielsen and finalize the sale of his only property, as he was relocating to his mother's home country after her passing. Afterwards, I planned to check on Rosalie, hoping to convince her to join me for lunch and have a civil conversation."It was a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Vasanten," Nielsen remarked as we shook hands."Likewise, Nielsen," I responded. "I'll honor our agreement and maintain the name as Haven Mall.""Thank you," He smiled. "My lawyer will send you the legal documents to finalize the sale. I'm glad I chose to sell it to you.""I share the sentiment," I said. "It's a solid investment, and I'm confident in my decision.""How about lunch?" He asked."I must decline; I have another lunch appointment," I replied. "You're not departing tomorrow, are you?""No.""Perhaps tomorrow, then.""Absolutely," He nod
The Billionaire's Arranged Bride Chapter Thirteen
RosalieI'm quite concerned about sharing the news with my kids about their school's career day, especially since Kevin can't assist due to Zara's imminent due date. I can't bring myself to ask him to leave her, so I'll handle it alone and comfort them with their favorite things later. Thankfully, Adrien seems unconcerned that my kids are his, although I noticed a hint of adoration in his eyes as he looked at them. It's unusual for him to show emotions, as he usually keeps them hidden, except for the hatred he had displayed toward me while we were married.If he despised me, how could he love our kids, even though they were both his and mine? I wished to never encounter him again, hoping he had truly forgotten us. It's been weeks since he found out, yet he hasn't reached out. "I'm relieved," I thought. "I don't want him to disrupt my life again. I'm content here."Startled by the doorbell, I pondered the unexpected visitor, as I rarely had guests apart from Laura, who was currently
The Billionaire's Arranged Bride Chapter Fourteen
Adrien "This is the moment of truth, Rosalie. What will you tell them?" I thought to myself as I gazed at her. I could justify kissing her as a momentary lapse of judgment, blaming anger for clouding my thoughts, but deep down, I knew I'd be deceiving myself. Every day since our reunion, thoughts of having her in my bed consumed me. My desire for her frightened me, and had she not reacted as she did, I might have succumbed to seducing her. The slap served as a stark awakening – the Rosalie who once aimed to please me had vanished. The new Rosalie despised me to the core. Lucky me! "Come on, Rosalie. Tell them, please." I silently urged her. "Feel free to hate me, but spare them from my mistakes." "Mama?" Mason questioned. "Is he really our dad?" Rosalie shot me a resentful glare, grappling with the decision to either eject me and weave a web of lies or disclose the truth. Hoping for the latter, I feared I might have to reveal it myself. "Yes." She let out a resigned sigh. "He's
The Billionaire's Arranged Bride Chapter Fifteen
AdrienRealizing Rosalie couldn't refuse my terms except she intended to go to court, I needed to persuade her to relocate to Aldovia for the sake of our family. It seemed impractical to keep flying and harming the environment just to see my kids, and I was confident they wouldn't appreciate it either. Exiting the shower, I wrapped a towel around my waist and another around my neck upon hearing my phone ring in the bedroom. Rushing to answer, I was pleasantly surprised to see Rosalie's call, glad she remembered my number after all these years."Rosalie? What a surprise." I remarked."Believe me, I truly wish I've forgotten your number." She responded in a frigid voice. "The kids want you to tell them a story. I offered to read them one but they said that they want you to tell them one.""I don't have any stories to tell.""You don't have to tell me." She stated flatly. "Kids...""Wait!" I called out, unwilling to disappoint my children. "I'll tell them a story, but I would like to se
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