All Chapters of Contract Bound : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

🔹️🔹️Adrien Russell🔹️️🔹️There were two main reasons I decided to accompany Crystal to the dinner. One- it was obvious that she wanted me to come and I didn't want to disappoint her and two- I wouldn't let them be together for Evan to hit on her in my absence. Otherwise Evan Sanders wasn't a person I would look forward to seeing. I know I should get over it because Crystal is about to start working with him, but whenever I can limit their interactions with my presence, I will do it. Call me a possessive husband. When we reached their house, we were warmly welcomed by Ethan and Hannah. We congratulated them and gave them flowers that we picked on our way. We all sat together and talked for a while with the couple and Hannah's little sister, Megan. It was all going well until Evan joined us. As soon as he came inside, the smile on Crystal's face was so bright that I almost rolled my eyes at it. My annoyance had reached another level when he hugged her and literally picked her off

🔹️🔹️Adrien Russell🔹️🔹️Dressed in the clothes chosen by my wife, I had been pacing around the living room, talking about a few deals with my assistant, Ryan on the phone. Crystal was still getting ready and I patiently waited as it isn't everyday when she is all dolled up."Alright, schedule the meeting with Davis' at 2pm tomorrow and what about the deal with the Oberoi Corporation?" I asked on the phone."Sir, they are supposed to land here from India by the day after tomorrow." Ryan replied."Okay. Once they are-" My words were stuck in my throat when my eyes fell on Crystal who just walked out of our room. She wore a peach coloured dress that reached her ankles. It was a net draped over a linen cloth that ended on her mid-thigh. I raked my eyes from her head to toe. Hair beautifully styled, nude makeup and minimal accessories. No exaggeration, she looked angelic.I realized that I had been ogling at her for long enough, when I heard Ryan practically screaming into my ear throug

🔹️🔹️Crystal Russell🔹️🔹️Calling Hannah was the first thing I did after finishing my work in Vida Grand. Hannah and I were supposed to go shopping for her baby shower but there was no sign of her even though it was 20 minutes past our decided time.When she finally answered, I heard her weak voice. "Hey Crystal.""Hey. All good?" I asked."No. I've been feeling sick since morning. Vomiting and dizziness." She told me."Oh. Then do we cancel our plans?""Oh my god. I am sorry Crystal. It totally ran out of my mind.""It's okay. We can go some other day." I told her."But you said you had to shop too. And I too needed to buy a lot of things. The baby shower is in a few days." I heard her panickin."Hey relax. I'll shop alone.""No. Don't go alone. Why don't you take Evan with you?" I gave a bit of thought to her suggestion.We soon hung up on the call and I went to ask Evan if he was free to come with me and he happily agreed. I tried to call Adrien to inform him about it but he didn

🔹️🔹️Crystal Russell 🔹️🔹️'BUSINESSMAN ALAN MARSHALL EXPOSED OF HIS SCAMS'The same headlines all over the news. Alan Marshall had scammed a number of people and was involved in illegal businesses. The shares of his company were falling down ridiculously and his house was raided, leaving him on the streets.I turned off the TV, having enough of it. His downfall was giving me a ray of satisfaction but that made me feel like a terrible person, even though he absolutely deserved it.It was just then when I heard the door click and Adrien walked in. He grinned widely upon seeing me. The sun hadn't set yet and he was home early."Hey! How was your day?" He asked."Good. How about yours?""Awesome." He pecked my lips while smiling ear to ear and a smile automatically made its way to me. He walked inside the room and meanwhile I scrolled on pinterest for ideas for the upcoming event at work. Few minutes later, he came back and sat across from me on the couch."Did you see the news?" He as

🔹️Adrien Russell🔹️I got a deja vu while I was driving recklessly through the dark highway at midnight. The exact same feelings I had years ago were being blown at my face. It hurt to realise that I was wrong about thinking that maybe Crystal and I could work this marriage out and be the perfect husband and wife for each other.That picture of Evan's lips on Crystal's pierced through my heart. As I recalled that, numerous emotions rushed into me, making me accelerate the car and tighten my fist on the steering wheel.I wasn't mad at Crystal or Evan for liking each other.I was disappointed that I allowed myself to fall for someone I shouldn't have once again. I should have known that when the woman who claimed to love me and promised to be by my side forever didn't think twice before ghosting on me, how would someone bound to me by a contract would stay.But if Crystal had feelings for Evan, why did she hide it from me? Why did she make me feel like we could be something together an