All Chapters of The Contracted Affair: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Ethan's POV"Assholes! I will sue you!!" I yelled, "Let me go! Let me go!" I shouted continuously as I was being dragged out of the hall by the security. I didn't deserve to be dragged out like that, like some common criminal.I was beyond furious; the whole thing was shocking. I couldn't believe that Tom dared to humiliate me like that, in front of everyone, in front of the press. My pride was in tatters.As I got into my car, I was seething with anger. I didn't start the engine immediately; instead, I sat behind the wheel, my fists clenching around the steering wheel as I replayed the humiliating scene in my head over and over again. Shit! I felt humiliated!!Suddenly, my phone started to ring in my pocket. I ignored it at first, still fuming with anger, but after a moment, I gave in and checked the screen. When I saw the name on the screen, my blood ran cold; it was one of my investors.I answered the call, my jaw clenched."Ethan, we're sorry to say this, but we are pulling out o

Ava's POV"...What did …you do th..at for?" I stuttered, still feeling a bit shaky from the kiss.But Tom leaned in, "I'll pick you up after work, okay?" He whispered and walked away, but not without giving me a peck.Jesus!! I was shocked beyond words. What was that for?!The room behind me was silent, and I could feel the stares of the board members burning into my back.My face was hot, and I was trying to think of something, anything, to say. But my mind was blank.I just stood there, my mouth hanging open like a gaping fish.It was Camilla who finally broke the silence. "Umm... Ava?" she said, her voice quiet but urgent, "You good?"I blinked, my brain finally switching back on, "I... I don't know," I stammered, still reeling from the shock of what had just happened."Shall we?" Camilla asked, gesturing that we go inside."Yeah sure," I said. I cleared my throat and adjusted my blazer jacket before walking in with my head held high.As I walked into the board room, I could feel

Ava's POVThe last day of our cruise trip flew by in a blur of excitement, and it was a blast! Melody had forced Tom and I to spend some time alone together. And since we couldn't say no to her, we went out and did all sorts of activities together. We even went shopping to pick out some things for our upcoming wedding.As we went around the mall, picking out souvenirs, Tom was being funny; he kept trying on silly hats and pretending to be a pirate, and I couldn't help but burst into fits of laughter."Hey, Ava! Check out this hat! I could totally rock it at our wedding!" Tom exclaimed, his eyes twinkling mischievously.I playfully rolled my eyes, pretending to be unimpressed, "Oh, definitely, Tom. You will be the most dashing groom ever with that hat. All eyes on you, for sure."Throughout the whole afternoon, we were practically inseparable, like two peas in a pod, and somehow I liked it.As soon as we returned to our cabin, Melody was on me like a dog on a bone, pulling me into the

Tom's POVI was seated in the conference room listening to an employee pitch his presentation about improving our sales when my phone buzzed with a notification.Curious, I unlocked my phone to see who had sent me a message, and surprisingly, it was a message from my receptionist.'Good day, Sir. Your fiancee is here, and she wants to see you.' The message read.Suddenly, the chilly room became hot, "Why was Ava here? What does she want?" These questions flooded my mind as I shifted uncomfortably in my seat.We hadn't talked since the incident yesterday, and it was all thanks to me; I didn't want to talk to her.I was going to call her back after I missed her calls, but …well, I don't know why I didn't.When she had mentioned my family yesterday, I was reminded that I had none, and it hurt me so much."What do you think, Sir?" Mr. Bart asked, jolting me out of my thoughts."What?" I had no idea what he was asking me about."The presentation. What do you think?" He asked again.I sighe

Ava's POVThe strange woman stood there, a smug smile on her face, "You know who I am. Come on, Tom, tell her," she taunted.I could feel the tension in the air as the guests began to whisper, and I could also see the confusion and curiosity on their faces."Tom?" I called out softly, my voice shaking slightly. Taking my eyes off the woman, I turned to look at him, "What's she talking about? What's going on?""I... I don't know. I …," Tom started to stammer but I cut him off."God dammit Tom!! What the hell is she talking about?" My head was spinning with a million thoughts."Ava, calm down. I…,""I'm telling the truth," the woman interrupted, her voice loud, "He's the father of my unborn child and …""Shut the hell up, woman!!" Tom thundered, anger evident on his face as he glared at her, "How dare you come in here and talk trash?? Have you lost it??!!""You know I'm telling the truth Tom, don't try to deny it," she fired back, "You told me you loved me. You said you wanted to be wit