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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
Last Updated : 2024-11-03The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 58
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
Last Updated : 2024-11-04The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 59
CLAIRE I kept my eyes on the wall, my breathing shaky as I tried to get a hold of myself. It felt like everything was slipping through my fingers, no matter how hard I held on. The sketches blurred as tears stung my eyes, and a heavy ache settled in my chest. How could he care so deeply about me? I knew the truth, a truth I could definitely not deny. I wasn’t worthy of this—of him. The thought had been with me for weeks now, lurking at the back of my mind, growing louder every time he looked at me like the way he was looking at me right now, with so much tenderness. He made me feel safe and seen, but deep down, I feared he’d realize I wasn’t what he needed. That one day he’d see all the cracks, the parts of me that I couldn’t hide forever. And when that day came, I’d be left alone.A hand gently touched my shoulder, snapping me out of my thoughts. Asher had come closer, concern softening his gaze. “Claire… Are you okay?”I forced myself to smile, swallowing down the lump in my thro
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CLAIRE Awkward silence lingered between the both of us for a moment. It was like we were unable to say anything else after that. My heart raced within the confines of my chest as I waited for his reaction. I closed my eyes and sighed. I was exhausted and I wasn't sure that I was emotionally strong to endure another fight.“You're really not going to say anything?You're just going to keep quiet and be silent,’’ I finally broke the silence between us when I couldn't find it within me to endure it any longer. He remained silent as he headed over to the pool and settled down on the edge of the pool. He dipped his legs in and ran his fingers through his hair. I could feel the irration radiation from him in waves and I was unable to say or do anything about it. I struggled for the right thing to say. I could feel the words on the tip of my tongue but no matter how I tried. It was almost as if I wouldn't be able to get anything right. I was caught in-between the need to go back into the
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CLAIRE “There's nothing to talk to you about,” the tone of my voice came off as cold and dismissive and no regret accompanied after. All I wanted to do was to be rid of his presence so I could make my way over to Asher. I closed my eyes to put my emotions under composure. I watched something flash across his eyes at the tone of my dismissal and I felt nothing whatsoever. I didn't feel the fear that I would usually feel each time I looked at him. All I felt was discomfort and irritation rising to the surface of my skin. I held back any insult that might have been stuck on my tongue. This wasn't the time to get into any arguments. “I know. After last night, I realized-” he paused like he was rethinking his words. I watched as the hurt flashed through his eyes as he held my gaze and I felt surprised. The Regal that I knew didn't care about anyone but himself. He didn't bother to think about the impact that his decisions might have on his emotions. He didn't care about anything else.
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CLAIRE “I'll have you know that you're abnormally quiet. When you wanted us to join them for breakfast. I was getting the idea that you were beginning to feel better. Asher shifted the stray strand of hair that almost fell into my eyes as I laid back on the bed. The soft surface of the bed was comforting, and at least I had the luxury of time to relax.I closed my eyes and sighed. I was exhausted as I closed the small distance between Asher and me. In these past few days that passed by, he was the only thing that made sense. The only thing that stopped me from running out of my damn mind. If not, I doubted that I would be able to keep it together. I nuzzled my nose in the nape of his neck and sighed. He smelled divine. As usual. “I am better. I just wished I had the power to just make them disappear, you know,” I said as I furrowed my eyebrow slightly. “When I accepted Liah into the house. I was only doing it because I didn't want you to go through the stress of the tantrums that
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CLAIRE Dinner at the dining table was awkward. Silence lingered between all of us at the table. The mint tea had dulled my headache earlier, so my appetite had returned. Not fully, but enough to put something in my stomach. Liah stared at me like she couldn't recognize me. I ignored her. I wasn't really in the mood to exchange comebacks, and if she made any attempt to get under my skin,. Then I was going to let her because I didn't know what else I could do. I closed my eyes and sighed for a short moment. I scanned my mind for whatever fun activity Asher and I could do. Our vacation was already coming to an end, and there were only two days left before we would return back home to our busy schedule. I didn't want to spend the rest of the days indulging in the drama that seemed to generate whenever Annabelle and Liah were present. I wasn't going to be indulging them. Not when there was so little time. “Do you feel better now?” Annabelle broke the silence between us. I was speechless
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CLAIRE I groaned as I turned around. All I could feel was the loud pounding in my head. I turned around to see Asher staring at me with a small smile on his face. I was disconcerted for a short moment. My eyes were half closed. I raised my eyes to the clock. It was well into the afternoon. “How long have I been out?” I said. His fingers tenderly traveled through the strands of my hair. My eyes fluttered closed at the tenderness of his touch. I leaned into him. I cringed as the pounding in my head intensified. I closed my eyes for a brief moment. “I feel like I'm in hell,” I muttered under my breath as I relaxed my head against his chest while his arms wound around me almost immediately. “Trust me when I tell you that it could have been worse if you hadn't been hydrated yesterday,” he said. Before I could say anything in return, I felt the bile rise in the back of my throat. I quickly stepped down from the bed and rushed into the bathroom as far as I could. I closed my eyes and
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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
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CLAIRE “Take it easy. You've had too much to drink. I knew giving you more cocktails was a bad idea. Asher steadied me gently as I almost staggered in the other direction. His hand wound around my waist, and for some reason, I leaned into him. Everything was a blur. We had been drinking, and we had been laughing at the spot on the rooftop with so much to drink at Lance's diner. Lance couldn't come around because he had been busy and occupied by the customers that he had. And I couldn't blame him. I didn't blame him. It was such a busy night. I closed my eyes and sighed in satisfaction. The chicken wings and the tacos were literally the best that I had ever tasted. And I ate until I was sure that there was no space left in my stomach, and I insisted that we stay back and have some more cocktails. Of course, Asher had a weakness for my request, so he agreed, and now here I was. Barely able to keep it together, but it wasn't a problem because he was always there to hold me. “Everywh
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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
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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
