All Chapters of Escaping my heartless billionaire husband : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

(Karis's pov) "There is no need for that. It doesn't matter if we have a honeymoon or not." I blurted out because the last thing I desired was going on a trip with Xander with this much tension between us. Xander's hands paused for a second, and I could feel him get colder behind my back. He went silent before he finally spoke. "I think it would be best for us. Mum was the one who suggested the idea." He mentioned. I was left tongue-tied, wondering if Xander was against this idea but just wanted to travel to put up an appearance. After all, today at the gala, a lot of people were curious why we had yet to travel out for our honeymoon. "I will think about it, and also, I can finish washing up myself," I said. Even though what was in my mind was thinking of the best excuse not to go, presently I was too exhausted to argue with Xander. Xander didn't argue with me and handed over the sponge to me. Immediately after I got it, I moved over to the other side of the tu

(Karis's pov) Camilla squinted her eyes at me, suspicious of why Skyler sent me a package considering the fact we danced in the middle of the hall yesterday. "Bring the package in," I instructed John. Camilla cleared her throat, indicating I was meant to turn back the package due to whatever feud Skyler had with the De Marco, but I couldn't turn back the package without knowing what was inside. I was genuinely curious to know what Skyler sent to me. "Alright, ma'am." John nodded then left. I gave Camila a tight-lipped smile and waited for John to bring the package. It was a cute box with a bouquet of flowers, Red roses, to be specific. The package came with a card. "I can't stop thinking about your sparkling hazel eyes. It keeps me up all night. Please accept this little token of our friendship. SC" My brows furrowed at the card which caught Camilla's eye. Skyler planned on ruining my name. I bit my lips and opened the small box, and my jaw dropped. It was

(Karis's pov) I slowly averted my eyes from him, not wanting to fall for his words. I wanted to make Xander pay and regret but conniving with his rival seemed to be too low for me. "I am not hurt, you have no idea what you are talking about." I refused to agree with Skyler. There was a reason why Xander and Camilla had an adverse reaction to him. There was a possibility he wanted to use me against Xander. I was not going to be someone's pawn in a death game. "I know exactly what I am talking about. Your eyes say it all. They lack the lustrous glow they should have, no matter how you deny it, there is something deep inside you that knows I am right." The way Skyler spoke was as if he knew me better than anyone; he knew of my darkest desires. "I simply came here to return the pendant. The actual worth is just a little bit over 600 thousand, but the person who sold it to the auction has no idea of its worth." I mentioned trying to get back to the topic we were primarily

(Karis's pov) My hands clenched, seeing Emma smiling like a fool at Xander, and I quickly looked away. Skyler was still holding my hand but it didn't matter to me anymore. Why was I nervous about attending a simple fashion event with Skyler when Xander was going to attend with Emma? I felt like laughing at myself. Xander's cold gaze didn't leave me until he made his way to a reserved seat for him and Emma. His eyes were cold but there was a wicked smile on his lips that sent chills down my spine. The Reynolds family were one of the De Marco's partners although their wealth was nothing close to the De Marco. Xander was sitting on the runway opposite me. Despite me being in the back his eyes still found me. He was just mad because I was with Skyler; he never cared about who I hung out with, although it was not my personality to socialize much. "Karis focus," I muttered to myself, trying to focus on the runway models. "Are you sure you will be able to focus?" Skyle

(Karis's pov) For a short moment, my resolve crumbled. It was not a love confession, but I wavered. This was the nicest thing Xander had said to me and it made my eyes stink. "Ehem, sorry to interrupt but I thought you were heading to the hospital with your friend." Skyler's words broke the reverie. I glanced away from Xander's grey eyes that held emotions too complicated for me to fathom to Skyler's teasing smile. ' I can't back down now; Karis, don't forget who he is. Don't be deceived by his sweet words.' a sharp reminder echoed in my mind disappointed I got swayed by Xander's words. They both came to help me; how did they sense I was in danger? "I have to send Bertha to the hospital," I mentioned trying to break out of Xander's hold. My legs got off the ground and my eyes went wide to realize Xander was carrying me. "Where do you think you are going? Do you think you can help Bertha in your condition?" Xander commented carrying me in his hands. A pout formed