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Author: Kassy
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-24 23:57:32

I felt the soft breeze blow through my hair and once again, I turned to the side to admire the view. I don't think I would be leaving this place anytime soon. I listened to Asher tell me more about his childhood. I listened to him to tell me about how the taste of the food gave him nostalgia. I listened and in some moments, I laughed and he joined in. I wondered if his chest felt airy and light as mine felt. I hoped it did.

The next batch of dishes that arrived was chicken wings. Asher wasn't exaggerating when he asked me if I had enough space in my stomach. Fortunately, I wanted to experience the taste of everything that he had told me about. I picked up the nylon gloves that came along with the wings and I wore them.

I took a bite. It was different from the other chicken wings I've tasted. And yet it was so delicious that I couldn't get over it. With the way I was eating. I doubted. I would have any space left for dinner. Asher joined in. Conversation flowed. More cocktails were b
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  • The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride   Chapter 101

    CLAIRE“Liah?” Asher growled, and she immediately turned around. My gaze lingered on the luggage beside her. I didn't know what to make of the whole situation of her being here. It was obvious that she was uninvited and still decided to come here anyway. I wondered if I had any energy left for her tantrums and schemes. I could feel my temper rising to the surface. My eyes fluttered closed almost immediately as I tried really hard to keep it at bay. It was difficult and overbearing, and for some reason, I was barely able to sleep with myself. I closed my eyes and sighed. I was sincerely and utterly exhausted. “What the hell are you doing here?” Asher snapped. His brows furrowed as he stared at her. I could tell he was trying to keep his rising temper under the surface as well. My eyes fluttered open, and I met her gaze. She was looking directly at me. I raised an eyebrow at her in question. I was neither going to look away nor allow myself to be intimidated. I wasn't going to let her o

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  • The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride   Chapter 102

    CLAIRE The warm feeling of Asher's body against mine was comfortable. I had woken up before him and now I guess I had the luxury of looking down at him while he was asleep. But now I guess I could never be too sure. He had a way of taking me off by surprise. I never really knew when he was genuinely asleep and when he was awake. My eyes fluttered closed as I let my fingers travel through the strands of his soft hair. I could have almost sworn that I was imagining but. The arm he had wrapped around my waist was wound tighter and tighter. My eyes fluttered closed in satisfaction at the feel of his arms around my waist. I don't know how long the silence lingered between the both of us and I was just about to drift into sleep when I heard the loud knock on the door. Asher's eyes sprung open almost immediately. I guess because it was an uncommon thing to have maids knocking at your door at this hour of the morning. But I felt I already knew who was behind the door. Instincts. He was ab

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  • The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride   Chapter 103

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  • The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride   Chapter 104

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    CLAIREI woke up to the warmth of Asher's gaze on me. I smiled, feeling a flutter in my chest. "Good morning," I said, my voice husky from sleep.Asher's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled back at me. "You're beautiful in the mornings," he said, his voice low and husky. "Your hair is a mess, and your eyes are still sleepy, but you're still the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."I felt a blush rise to my cheeks as Asher's words washed over me. I loved moments like these, just the two of us, basking in the warmth of our love.Just as we were having our own little moment, the door to our room burst open, and Liah strode in, a look of determination on her face."Oh..." she said, her voice trailing off as she took in the sight of Asher and me in bed together.I sat up, startled, pulling the covers up to my chest as Liah's sudden entrance caught me off guard. Asher and I were both naked under the sheets, and I felt a flush rise to my cheeks as I tried to cover myself.Asher's face

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  • The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride   Chapter 121

    CLAIREI could feel my heart screaming in disappointment as Asher pulled away. I captured his face in-between my hands and leaned forward to kiss him but he pulled away before I could. I felt the ache in the pit of my stomach and brows furrowed. Even if I was drunk, I could still feel the pain in my heart. I was tired and exhausted from being outside for so long and having a squabble with Annabelle and my stupid ex husband but for some reason, I couldn't seem to drag my attention away from the throbbing in-between my thighs. I wanted him. No. I needed him. “I'm not going to repeat this again. You're sober and you need rest. I'm not going to take advantage of this situation. You're drunk and your emotions are all over the place,” he said softly. I blinked in surprise. I didn't know what to reply that exactly. I was caught in-between convincing him or letting it go. I settled for the first. I leaned into him, wrapping my arms around his neck to steady myself. “I'm not drunk, I promi

  • The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride   Chapter 120

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    CLAIRE Evening approached, and Asher insisted he wasn't going to be in the same room with him while I got changed. I didn't blame him. Neither did I see the need to argue. I knew if he remained here, dinner would be next to a no, and we wouldn't be able to get anything afterwards. I didn't want to be sentenced to dinner with my sister and the other dreadful company. I was almost done. I had taken time to get ready. The warm bath was nothing short of soothing. I smelled of lavender and, well, Asher, because I used his shampoo. I was certain that he would mind that I smelled like me. I settled for packing my hair into a messy bun; my makeup was minimal. My face is almost bare with nothing but mascara, a lip tint, and slight blush. I ended up settling for a sundress. The weather seemed to be hot. So I guess it was going to have to do. I turned around, and my shoulders flinched in fright at the sight of Asher leaning casually against the doorway. He laughed when he noticed how startle

  • The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride   Chapter 118

    CLAIRE “Isn't that the whole point of it? For me to concentrate?” He raised an eyebrow at me. I could tell that his gaze lingered a little bit longer on the sight of me in the short dress. I observed how he clenched the sides of the sketch paper. Like he was holding on to it for dear life. I closed my eyes and sighed. The excitement that I felt made my heart flutter a little. The effect almost left me breathless. “Well, I guess you'd have to thank me for teaching you some self-control then. Won't you?” I smirked at him. “Should I be worried that you're becoming devious with each day that passes by?” He said as he looked at me. His brows were slightly furrowed, but the smile on his face was evident. I didn't know what to make of it. The sexual tension that lingered between the both of us made the air slightly heavy. My heart raced from the effect. It was becoming more and more difficult to breathe. It was becoming even more difficult to drift my mind away from what would happen if

  • The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride   Chapter 117

    CLAIRE Asher's eyes narrowed, his gaze burning with intensity. "Don't play dumb, Claire," he said, his voice low and husky. "I know exactly what you're thinking about."I felt a shiver run down my spine as he leaned in closer to me. His breath whispered against my ear, sending goosebumps down my arms."You're thinking about us," he whispered. "About what it would be like if I sketched you without your clothes on."I felt my face heat up, but I couldn't deny it. I was thinking about it, and the thought was exhilarating.Asher's eyes locked onto mine, his gaze burning with desire. "I'm thinking about it too," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.I felt my heart skip a beat as he leaned in closer, his lips inches from mine. I could feel the tension between us, the anticipation building up like a storm.And then, just as suddenly, Asher pulled back, his eyes clearing as he looked away. "I'll go tell Marcella to bring up the ice cream and cookies," he said, his voice neutral.I watc

  • The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride   Chapter 116

    CLAIRE I stared at my trembling hands. My eyes ached, and I ignored the stray tears that fell down my cheeks. I was angry, but at the same time I felt stupid. I don't know if it was supposed to make any sense, but I hoped that it did. It annoyed me that I was crying over the painful memories that I had tried to keep at bay for so long. It annoyed me that I couldn't keep it all locked in.I felt stupid for crying over people that didn't deserve it. For crying over Annabelle, over Regal, over the fact that I had wanted to forgive her if only she said something. Anything. It made me wonder if I even had any atom of love for myself. Sometimes I wished that it was different. That I didn't feel so much, that I didn’t have empathy. Asher stood in front of me. I was aware of the empty silence that lingered between the both of us but couldn't exactly bring myself to say anything. Maybe it was the ache in my chest. Maybe it was the heaviness that has chosen to remain in the pit of my stomach

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