Chapter 6

I opened my eyes to an empty bed, feeling the warmth of the morning sun on my skin. Cullen was gone, but that was of no concern to me. I wasn't attracted to Cullen's looks, just his wealth. I saw him as just a means to an end, a way to fulfill my desires without any emotional attachments.

As I got up to take a shower, my mind wandered to Drew. He was unlike anyone I had ever met before. There was something about him that intrigued me, although I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. 

After my shower, I made my way downstairs for breakfast. Cullen was already there, enjoying his meal with a sense of satisfaction. "Bonjour beau," I said to him with a seductive smile.

"Bonjour belle," Cullen replied, his eyes fixated on me as if he couldn't get enough.

We talked about his business meetings over breakfast, but my mind kept wandering back to Drew. Cullen was just a temporary distraction, but Drew had the potential to be something more, I could feel it. 

As he stood up to leave, he reminded me that he had left some money for me in his study, just in case I needed anything. 

"Left you some cash in my study, Incase you need to get something. I might not be back till late so don't wait up for me" he said with a playful smile on his lips

"Mmm, the thought of sneaking into your study and finding that cash is tempting. I'll have to make sure I find a way to thank you properly when you get back." I said with a smirk 

"I look forward to it. Just don't get too carried away without me. I'll be back before you know it, and we can pick up where we left off." He said in a cool seductive tone as he left for the door, his driver right behind him.

This was the life I was used to.. a life of luxury, not the latter and I was willing to get it back at all cost.

I climbed the stairs of Cullen's luxurious mansion, taking in the grandeur that surrounded me. 

Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, casting a warm glow throughout the house. 

The plush carpets under my feet felt like clouds, and the walls were adorned with art that seemed to come to life in the soft light.

I reached my room and began rifling through my wardrobe. Today was the day I would explore New York City, and I wanted to look my best as usual of course. 

"Excuse me ma'am Brielle" said Cullen's maid, I hadn't had time to get familiar with her so I wondered what she came to see me for.

"Uhh.. yes?" I responded with a confused expression.

"Sir Cullen assigned a driver to you, he said to tell you immediately he left ma'am." She said in a shaky voice, I must have startled her with my expression - I didn't mean to though.

"Oh, that was kind of him" I said with a warm smile "thanks for letting me know"

"You're welcome ma'am" she said with her head down as she took her leave.

I went back to searching for the perfect outfit to wear out.

I finally settled on a sleek black dress and a pair of strappy heels. I was just about to leave when I remembered the brown envelope that Cullen had left for me.

I made my way to his study, passing through the grand halls of the mansion. As I entered the room, I spotted the envelope on his desk. I picked it up. 

But then my eyes fell on a picture frame on the desk. It was an old photograph of Cullen and his cousin, Drew. I picked it up to take a closer look.

They were horse riding, with the wind in their hair and laughter on their lips. I couldn't help but stare at Drew's perfect lips and his eyes that shone like jewels in the sunlight.

I knew I had to see him again.

Cullen and Drew seemed so close in the picture, as though nothing could ever come between them. 

I couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. I longed for a connection like that, one that would never fade with time. I was never close to my parents and to make things worse, I was the only child.

As I set the frame down, I realized that my desire to see Drew again was overpowering. 

I didn't know what I was going to say to him, but I knew that I had to try. I tucked the envelope into my bag and made my way out of the study, my mind racing with thoughts of Drew and what the future might hold.

As we drove through the busy streets of New York, my mind was a blur of memories and emotions. It had been years since I had set foot in this city, and I couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia mixed with excitement. 

I was here with a purpose, and it was all thanks to Cullen, my new billionaire husband.

Sure, our marriage was a contract, but it allowed me to experience a life of luxury that I never thought was possible. I couldn't complain, especially since I was never going to be broke again.

 But as we approached the city, I couldn't help but think about Drew. Why was he in my head? Why couldn't I stop thinking about him??

Lost in my thoughts, I barely noticed when the driver announced our arrival at our destination. I stepped out of the car and took a long look at the most expensive boutique in New York. 

The sight of it was overwhelming, and I couldn't believe I was actually going to shop here.

Ignacio, my Spanish husband, had always been rich enough to afford me this kind of luxury, but I never had a reason to visit New York until Cullen came along.

He was my golden ticket to success, my way of getting all the money I could ever need, even if it was a risky gamble. Ignacio could never find out about my contract marriage with Cullen.

As I walked into the boutique, I was greeted by the sight of designer clothes that I could not only dream of owning but I could own every single one I desired. 

And so, with a newfound confidence, I walked around the boutique, picking out outfits that caught my eye. 

The fabrics were soft to the touch, and the colors were so vivid that they seemed to come to life. As I tried on each outfit, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. 

I was living a life that I never thought I could live again, especially now that Ignacio was going broke.

But little did I know that this newfound happiness was going to be short-lived, and my life was about to take a dramatic turn that would change everything.