All Chapters of Bride Of The eccentric CEO: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

1 3ASHLEYI stared at my reflection, running a hand over my hair to smooth the ends. I wanted to look nice for Luc tonight. He was taking me to a party tocelebrate someone’s retirement. His best friend Reed was marrying Heather on Saturday, and this was an added thing they were doing as a family. Having met Reed and Heather, I was pleased to be invited. I really liked Heather—we got along well, and I had enjoyed spending time with her. She felt familiar somehow, and we had connected fast. We had a lot in common, and she was easy to talk with. I looked forward to getting to know her better—I had a feeling we were going to be great friends.I had noticed the uniqueness of her hazel eyes. Unlike some that were a mix of greens and browns, hers were more blue and green—just like mine. In fact, most people who met me thought my eyes were one color or the other. It depended on my mood and the lighting. Heather’s were similar, and I thought that was cool. She was obviously crazy about her

1 5ASHLEYL uc sat across from me, staring at the shirt I had brought with me. He fingered the yellowed sleeve thoughtfully. He listened to everything Isaid, not commenting or interrupting. I finally fell silent, waiting for him to process it all.“Your mom lived in Ontario.”“She lived in BC for a couple of years. She traveled a lot with her modeling career.”He lifted the sleeve of the shirt. “She could have picked this up in a thrift store.”“Or she took it from Richard.”He studied me. “Your eyes are the same color.”I held up my hand. “I have the same cowlick. I have incredibly long fingers. So does he. My mom had short ones.”“These could all be coincidences.” I shook my head. “I don’t think so.”He sat back. “Wow. This is unexpected. No wonder you looked so shell- shocked last night.”“The moment he shook my hand, I knew.”“Why wouldn’t your mom tell you his name?”“My mom always refused to divulge any information about him. The only thing she said was that he didn’t want us

1 7ASHLEYA couple of days later, my feet pounded the pavement, rhythmic and smooth. My heartbeat was fast but steady. I kept my focus on my stride,blocking out everything else.The moment Luc walked out, I regretted letting him. I wanted to run after him, beg him to come back. To hold me. To help me stop the anger that was choking me, obliterating everything else in my life. To help me sort out my feelings.But I didn’t. I remained locked in place, my hands clutching the counter behind me as if to stop myself. I heard the squeal of his tires as he left. I had never known him to be angry, although some part of me knew I deserved his ire.I stopped on the trail, taking in deep breaths, then pulled my water from my belt and swallowed some of the cool liquid. Wiping my brow, I checked my pulse. I had been running for a while. Luckily, I had already turned back toward the house. Switching up my pace, I began to walk quickly, needing a bit of a breather. My head was always clearer when I

19LUCA shley slept beside me, tucked tight against my body. She was exhausted from the emotional upheaval of the past while and especially from ourfight the other day. I never should have walked away, but she pushed and I gave in to the anger I was feeling. I should have stuck to my guns and let her spew her fury and hatred toward the people I considered family until she wore herself out, but instead, I left her to figure it out for herself. I walked away before I said something I regretted and damaged our still-new relationship beyond repair.That was a mistake I wouldn’t make again. I would stay and fight. Make her listen. She meant too much to me.The day I met her changed my life. Normally one to shun such things, I had attended an event my company was hosting because my new boss asked me to.“Just dinner and a few handshakes. Meet some clients you’ll be interacting with. You can slip out early.”I couldn’t refuse.I had to admit, it was a well-run event. The food was tasty, an

21RICHARDT he day after meeting with Ashley in Halton’s office, Gracie and Jaxson came to our house, holding hands. Gracie looked anxious, and I bentand kissed her cheek. “Hey, baby girl.” “Dad,” she responded.“Mom has coffee. I thought we’d talk in the kitchen. She made you some herbal tea since you’re off caffeine right now.”She offered me a tight smile. “Kylie with Addi and Bray?”“Yes, the girls are playing together,” Jaxson said with a grin. “Well, Kylie is bossing her littler cousin around, more like it.”I chuckled. “She’s not that bad. They play well together.”“I still don’t know why you asked us to come alone,” Gracie said, her voice worried.“No great mystery there. Mom and I needed some privacy with you to talk.”“That’s what makes this so freaking scary,” she muttered and headed to the kitchen.I looked at Jaxson, who shrugged. “I told you earlier, she’s emotional. She was when she was pregnant with Kylie, and this time, it’s a bit worse.” He put his hand on my shoul