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The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 51
ASHER My heart raced as I walked past her and entered the condo. It was furnished to perfection just like I remembered me, and it scented of“I bought some cinnamon-scented candles. You used to like it, especially when we used to have sex on the couch,” she said as she closed the door behind her. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes and I sighed.I was going to have to tolerate her antics for now, unfortunately. “Your father texted me. I was supposed to meet up with him for dinner to discuss the features of the contract. I thought he was showing to be here.” I shot her a look. She didn't hide the way her eyes traveled down the length of me.Her eyes darkened with hunger, which heightened my anxiety. What the hell was I still doing here, especially when she was dressed like that? I had no business here. I paused at the sudden urge to bolt. Unfortunately, I was going to have to endure this. There was nothing I could do, and it irritated the fuck out of me.“He called me at the last mi
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CLAIRE I knew how scared I was. I tried to tell myself that there was no need to panic but for some reason. I was afraid. It was already two hours before Asher told me when he was going to return, and when he finally returned, he looked worn out and tired. I could tell that he wasn't in the mood to make conversation. I wondered if something went wrong during the meeting. His face was dark and gloomy, and I could tell that he was trying very hard to look normal. He was smiling in a way that didn't quite reach his eyes. I wanted to ask him what was wrong. I wanted to tell him that he could talk to me, but he looked dead on his feet, so I couldn't really say anything more. As he was about to enter the next room, I caught a glimpse of the red lipstick stain at the left corner of his shirt. My brows furrowed deeply because I didn't know what to do. We had just had a lengthy conversation about trust and honesty. I had told him that I had loved him. I had been beyond elated that he didn'
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 53
ASHERI watched Claire as slept. We spent the whole day together. I couldn't recall a day when this ever happened. This would be the first time that something like this was happening. I had spent the day sketching her and stealing kisses. My mind traveled to the intense make out session in the morning and I found myself becoming excited. I could already feel the blood rushing to my groin in heavy anticipation. I tried to drift my mind away from it. This wasn't something that I was just going to demand from her. I would never do that but at the same time, my body was having none of it. As much as I appreciated her body clinging to mine like a second skin she was making this extremely difficult for me to concentrate. I closed my eyes and they quickly flickered open when I heard my phone ping. I was instantly filled with dread. I've been avoiding my phone since last night. I didn't even bother to glance at it all throughout today but how long can I keep going like this? I had a company
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 54
CLAIREI felt Asher’s arm tighten around me as he drifted back into a steady rhythm of breaths. My eyes stayed on his face, how they we're softer when he was asleep, free of the tension that seemed to cling to him like armor when he was awake. Seeing him this way—this close—brought a kind of warmth to my chest that left me craving every bit of him.Not that I hadn't had that already.My thoughts wandered back to last night, the tender and yet wild and uncontrolled way he touched me, as though I were something he couldn’t bear to go without. And yet, beneath all that passion, I sensed desperation. It was as if the intensity between us wasn’t only from our desire but also from his fear. Now, I understood why.The news of his father had thrown him, and even though he tried to brush it off, I could see that it settled like a shadow over his face. I turned in his arms, brushing my lips lightly against his shoulder. “Asher,” I murmured softly. His eyelids fluttered open, and a sleepy smil
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 55
ASHERI stepped into my office with a lightness I hadn't felt in a long time. The past few days with Claire had been nothing short of blissful, with stolen moments of laughter and warmth that left me smiling even at work. Even my outfit seemed to reflect my state of mind. I wore brighter colors. A three-piece blue suit, and I left my hair to stay freely on my head. Just like how I had woken up this morning, Claire in my arms.I wanted to wake up like that every morning. With her next to me and the sun filtering in, blessing their union. I could still remember everything that happened between them. We didn't just have sex; we made love. The passionate love that connected our souls. I wasn't a romantic, but that was the only way I could explain it. My hands on her, her moans, loud and soft, my fingers in her hair, and how she tasted. So sweet and complete. She was everything I never knew I needed. Last night was bliss. A high point for me, and I would give anything to have that peac
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 56
CLAIRE I closed my eyes and sighed. I couldn't exactly remember when I got home so fast. Only that I was trying to get home to my husband as soon as possible. I had missed it. I thought about how the day had turned out to be a good one. From the offer that I had received this afternoon to the look that I got to experience on Liah's face. Everything seemed to be going fine. I hurried to the room.My heels clicked relentlessly against the floor. I finally opened the door, and I blinked in surprise when I spotted Asher lying on the bed with his torso bare. My gaze lingered on his torso for a little bit, and my mouth watered. It was a happy surprise to see him home before me. He looked unaware of my presence as his arm was placed over his eyes. His chest rose and fell slowly.He seemed to be exhausted and asleep. I wondered if I should leave him to rest and find something else to occupy myself with. But every part of me ached to touch him for some reason. I slid out of my shoes and blaze
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CLAIRE I closed my eyes and sighed as I tried not to think about how fast my heart was racing. Everything was happening. I knew he was still studying my expressions. “You look a little bit pale. Did I say something wrong?” He said as he stared at me. He shifted closer to me as he engulfed me in his arms.“You're safe. I'm sorry that I asked. I shouldn't have,” he whispered as his hands ran smoothly down my back. I closed my eyes and sighed. It wasn't his fault. It was only logical that he knew intricate information about his wife. He didn't withhold anything. Not anymore. At least I could tell that he was making an effort. So why on earth was it impossible for me to do the same? I closed my eyes and sighed as I tried to ignore the way my eyes watered with tears as dreadful memories flashed through my head.“Everything is going to be okay. You're safe” His voice was calm and collected as he tried to assure me. But I couldn't seem to calm down regardless of his assurance. “My child
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CLAIRE “Cheetos or marshmallows?” He grinned at me. I blinked. My brain was a bit slow considering the fact I just woke up from sleep.I closed my eyes and sighed. A smile is slowly beginning to form on my face. He was the first thing that I saw in the morning. My brows furrowed.“It's morning. Why are we having Cheetos and marshmallows as options for breakfast?” He grinned.“It was something that I used to do as a kid. I wasn't really a fan of having breakfast with my parents, so I would have these as options instead. Ice cream too. I wondered how my teeth endured all that terror.” We both laughed, and he settled on the bed beside me.He placed my leg on his thigh. My nightdress rode up an inch higher, exposing my bare thigh. I noticed the way his gaze lingered on the sight for a little longer than necessary. I closed my eyes and sighed. I was exhausted and thrilled at the same time. “We could have ice cream for breakfast too,” he grinned at me. The mischief was evident in his eye
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The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 75
CLAIREThe good news is, it wasn't Regal.The bad news is, it was even worse.The moment I opened the door and saw Annabelle standing there, her perfectly styled blonde waves catching the sunlight, I knew my day had taken a turn for the worse."Hi, Claire!" She chirped, her voice disgustingly sweet, like honey laced with arsenic. It was the kind of greeting you couldn’t outright ignore, no matter how much you wanted to. I forced my expression into something resembling neutral, though every instinct screamed to shut the door in her face."What are you doing here?" I asked, unable to keep the sharp edge out of my voice. My fingers gripped the door tighter.Annabelle, in all her unbothered glory, waltzed past me as though she owned the place, her designer heels clicking against the floor with a rhythm I already despised. She took a deliberate glance around the living room, her sharp gaze sizing up everything in sight."Nice place," she said, running a perfectly manicured finger along the
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CLAIREAsher held my hand the whole ride back home. We didn't even bother telling anyone goodbye. They didn't even know that we had left. Not to be a vindictive bitch, but I didn't care what anyone thought about me now. I wasn't bothered about what Gregory thought about me. I was simply relieved that I got the opportunity to get out of that place.Being around Regal and Annabelle made me choke with so many sensitive memories that there was a high possibility that I might explode on the spot. “You're tired,” Asher said the moment he got into the house. He crouched and undid the buckles of my shoes, and I automatically slipped out of the shoes. My legs felt relieved almost instantly. A small laugh escaped me when he automatically hoisted me up into his arms, bridal style. “What are you doing?” I asked, breathless with laughter. There was no need to ask any questions. I trusted him, but that didn't mean that I wasn't curious; I was curious to know what he was planning to do. “Just gi
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CLAIREThe room was shrouded in silence for a brief second, and I couldn't stop myself from wondering if it was because of me or because of the tension that traveled through the air. I didn't regret my outburst.I guess this would count as the first time that I had the luxury of putting Annabelle in her place without thinking of consequences. I took my time chewing into the chicken tenders. They were juicy and delicious. The only privilege of being in Gregory's company was that at least we had access to delicious food. That was the only thing that I was going to give him credit for. I was still trying to wrap my head and my mind around it. Asher and Regal were family. It dawned on me that there was a high possibility that I was going to be seeing more of Regal. Just when I hoped that I was done with him. “So tell us, Regal. Simply for curiosity sake. How did you two separate considering the fact that the both of you were once married?" Liah asked. I could see her lips curled up in
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 72
CLAIREThe drive to Asher’s father’s house felt way too short, like the universe was speeding things up just to mess with us. The closer we got, the heavier the air seemed to get. I glanced over at Asher. His grip on the steering wheel was tight, his knuckles pale, and every so often, I could see his jaw tighten and then relax, like he was trying—and failing woefully—to keep it together.Neither of us had said much since we got in the car, and the silence was almost worse than any awkward small talk we could’ve tried. The tension between us wasn’t the kind you could ignore. It just sat there, heavy and obvious, like a third passenger we couldn’t throw out of the car.Outside, the scenery blurred past, but I barely noticed. My stomach was in knots, and my hands were clenched in my lap, fiddling with the edge of my sleeve just to give myself something to do.“You okay over there?” I asked cautiously, though I already knew the answer.“Absolutely not,” he muttered. “Going to see my dad i
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 71
CLAIREAsher had this way of making me feel like the only person in the world. It was the little things—the way his hand hovered near mine like he was ready to catch me at any second or the way he smiled like he knew a secret no one else did. It was comforting, almost addictive, and I found myself wanting it more and more.When we left the coffee shop, the city seemed alive in a way I hadn’t noticed before. Maybe it was the buzz of morning activities—people moving around, talking, going about their days. Or maybe it was Asher walking next to me, his hand brushing against mine every so often, sending little sparks of electricity through my skin.“Where to first?” I asked, glancing up at him.“You’ll see,” he said with a sly grin.Of course, he didn’t tell me. Asher loved a good surprise, and while it usually annoyed me, today I decided to let him take the lead.We ended up at a small flower market tucked into a corner of the city that I had never explored. Stalls lined the cobblestone s
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 70
CLAIRERegal was becoming a thorn in the flesh. I couldn't think of any way to get him to stop bothering Asher and I. The more that I tried to get him to stay away. The more he would keep coming back to prove a point and I was getting extremely tired of entertaining his antics. How could I not see that he has been such a pain when I married him. I closed my eyes and sighed.I shivered when Asher ran a finger over my bare arm tenderly. My gaze met his. Somehow, he had been awake and I didn't even know it. He had a way of taking his time to observe me before I became aware.“Whatever is bothering you. It's best you tell me so that I can take care of it,” he said softly. But then I still couldn't find the courage to bring up Asher. Bringing him up is going to ruin the mood completely and I wasn't so sure that I could have that. Regal had already caused so much tension between us. I wasn't going to let him ruin the morning too. “Nothing. Just thinking about the pile of work that I had
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 69
CLAIREI toweled off quickly, feeling the residual heat from the bath clinging to my skin. Asher's gaze lingered on me with a mixture of affection and intensity, which had me fighting a blush that I knew was already creeping up my neck. He wrapped his towel around his waist, his eyes never leaving mine. Back in the bedroom, I watched as Asher moved with ease, the muscles in his back flexing as he reached for clothes. For a moment, I just stood there, taking him in—the effortless confidence in his movements, the way the faint light caught on his skin. I found myself unable to look away."You're staring," he said without turning, but there was a hint of a smile in his voice, as if he had been watching me and not the other way around."You're too smug for your own good," I shot back, rolling my eyes to hide the flush creeping up my neck. "Maybe put on a shirt before your ego inflates."He turned around, one eyebrow raised. "So you admit you were enjoying the view?""Maybe I was just adm
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 68
CLAIRE“So what's in it for her?” Asher asked after a few seconds of silence.“That's the thing,” I told him, “I have no idea, and I can't seem to figure it out.” “That's very strange...and suspicious. Liah wanting to help someone for no reason? That's practically impossible, to be honest. The Liah I know wouldn't be caught dead doing someone a favor without getting a single thing in return.” He went back to massaging my scalp. It was more of him running his fingers absentmindedly through my hair while he spoke than it was a massage. "Well, I don't think it's for no reason. She kind of said she might be doing this for you when I asked what she would get out of it.” “Oh, that definitely sounds more believable. So what exactly did she ask for?”My body tensed up a little bit as I thought of answering his question, and he seemed to notice. “Anything wrong? You seen tense. What did Liah tell you?” He placed a hand on my shoulder gently, and I started to feel slightly relaxed. Then I r
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 67
CLAIREThe proximity between us evaporated as he clutched my face tenderly in his hands. My breathing heightened. I was still trying to recover from the heat of his kiss. I was drowning in the heat that threatened to consume me. My hands were on fire as soon as I realized they were still placed across his torso. It was impossible to concentrate. “I've been waiting for you all day. I thought you were going to take forever to get back home. Get back home to me,” his voice drifted into a whisper as he placed his head against mine.I closed my eyes. My heart was threatening to give way from my body. I couldn't breathe, but it was a good kind of discomfort. “I've been thinking about you all day too. I-” I paused as my eyes watered with tears. I was terrified that Asher was going to see me in a more vulnerable state than he has ever seen me in his life. I wondered if it was the right time to be vulnerable with him. I closed my eyes. I needed to breathe. I need to pause every negative thou
