All Chapters of A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIED TO MY ENEMY : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

~CharlesI stopped when I saw who was talking to Megan, my heart pounding loudly in my chest. It was Janette , the woman I wanted to forget forever. Why was she here? And why the heck was she talking to Megan?I approached them, my face cold. “What are you doing here, Janette ?”The venomous snake turned to me with a smile and tried to hug me, but I stepped back, hardening my frown. “I won’t ask again, Janette ,” I said between my teeth. The veins in my head were already throbbing.Janette looked around in fake concern, then she leaned closer, whispering loudly. “I don’t think we should be talking here; others might hear.”I clenched my fists, but I couldn’t deny that she was right; soon all the other board members would be coming in, and everyone knew me with Janette .Grounding my jaws, I turned back after telling Janette , “Come with me.”Megan made a move to follow, but I stopped her. “Mind your business, Megan; I can handle this.”I left her there speechless. I didn’t see the nee

~ Megan.The weekend getaway was ruined for me, and for the next couple of days, Charles and I barely spoke, but then something dramatic happened. It was all screams and quarrels when Anna caught Steve cheating with an attendant at the beach house.The confrontation between Anna and Steve unfolded with raw intensity that left everyone in the room stunned. Anna’s accusations hung in the air like a heavy fog, and Steve, rather than showing remorse or guilt, adopted a nonchalant attitude that only fueled the fire of the quarrel.As Anna’s voice trembled with anger and hurt, Steve stood there, almost indifferent to the gravity of the situation. His nonchalant demeanor was like a slap in the face for accountability for the betrayal she had just discovered. Finally, she had a taste of her own medicine.“You cheated on me, Steve! Right here, on our supposed romantic getaway!” Anna’s words quivered with a mix of fury and heartbreak, her eyes red and puffy from the tears she had shed already.

~ CharlesI kept pushing Kala away but she wouldn’t budge. Since she managed to enter this VIP section, she had been all over me and people were watching, they’d think we were together.I tried to discreetly signal to the security, but in the dim lights and the loud music, my attempts were unnoticed. Kala’s persistence was becoming increasingly embarrassing, and I felt trapped in the public eye.As I scanned the room, my eyes met Megan’s, who had just entered. The shock and disappointment in her eyes were evident. I knew I had some explaining to do, and it needed to be done quickly.“Kala, this isn’t the place. Let’s talk outside,” I said, trying to maintain composure.She pouted, clearly displeased with my suggestion. “Why? We’re having fun here.”I sighed, growing impatient. “Kala, please. Just follow my lead.”As we made our way out, the whispers and stares followed us. I could feel Megan’s gaze burning into my back. Once outside, I turned to Kala, frustration evident on my face.“

~ CharlesA surge of emotions overwhelmed me. Eventually, I responded to the message with a simple confirmation, dropping my phone afterward. The gentle touches of the girls around me lost their effect, leading to frustration. Excusing myself, I left them behind.At the entrance, I collided with someone. As I lifted my head to scold the person, a smile replaced my frown. “Jake, what brings you here, man?”Chuckling, Jake embraced me. “It’s been a while, Charles.”After exchanging pleasantries, we retreated to a secluded area in the VIP section to catch up.Once again, I confronted Jake with the question he had intentionally avoided, “What’s your deal, man? I thought you were permanently based in London.”Sipping his wine before responding, Jake explained, “I relocated my business headquarters to Las Vegas. It’s more lucrative here.”I nodded in agreement, considering his virtual arcade and casino business. While it was thriving in London, Las Vegas presented even more opportunities.“

~ Megan“Megan, open the darn door; it’s already past nine,” Charles complained from outside the door. My heart was thumping like a war drum, and my back was pressed against the door as I tried to steady my heart. Charles was the last person I expected to see at my door this morning. It was a surprise that came with mixed feelings. Usually, when Charles had a message for me, he’d send up the head maid, Elena, but for some reason today, he came himself.“Megan! Stop joking; I’ll be late for work. I have a meeting by 11:30,” he nagged me.“Hold on, I am not properly dressed,” I lied, trying to buy myself some time. I checked my breath, and it was absolutely unpleasant. I couldn’t meet Charles smelling like dead fish. I panicked and dashed for the bathroom.Before I could reach there, Charles opened my door, his face looking like hell. “Megan,” he began.I interrupted him, knowing I was about to be scolded, “just give me five minutes; I’ll be done before you know it.”Charles threw his h