All Chapters of Reclaiming His Bride: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Orion’s POVI held my silence, letting the tension settle as the boardroom emptied. Ava didn’t move from her new spot across the table, her gaze locked on me, challenging me without a single word. The perfect act of composure—no one but me could see the steel just beneath her calm exterior. It was something I respected, in my own way. She wasn’t afraid to wield her power, but she’d soon learn that I wasn’t a man to be controlled.Once we were alone, I leaned back in my chair, watching her, the amused smirk barely hidden on my face. “Quite the performance, Ava,” I said, letting the silence grow thick between us. “You didn’t seem so concerned with impressing anyone until today. Trouble sleeping?”Her face didn’t flinch, but her eyes gave the faintest flicker. “Not at all,” she replied smoothly, her tone as cold as the frost in her gaze. “If you think this company runs on charm and cheap moves, Orion, you’re mistaken. I’m making sure it’s built to last, even if that means doing things my

Ava’s POVAs if on cue, Chloe’s lips curved in a smug smile as she sauntered forward, her heels clicking on the marble floor with calculated grace. She slipped her arms around Orion’s shoulders, her gaze never leaving mine as she leaned in, pressing her mouth to his in a long, languid kiss. My stomach twisted, a sick feeling crawling up my throat as their bodies melded in front of me, shameless and bold. The whole scene felt like a slap, as if they knew exactly what they were doing and wanted me to watch.Orion’s gaze, however, didn’t leave my face, not for a single second. His eyes held mine, taunting, as he deepened the kiss, pulling Chloe closer. The blatant challenge in his stare made my skin prickle with fury. It was as if he was daring me to react, daring me to feel something.The air thickened, almost vibrating with an electric tension, and I gripped the edge of the table, forcing myself to stay rooted, unwilling to let him see any weakness.I could barely keep the disgust out

Ava's POVThe realization hit me like a punch to the gut. I wasn’t just being paranoid; I was being hunted. My heart raced as I fumbled with my phone, my fingers slick with sweat. I could feel the weight of that stranger’s gaze boring into me, a cold chill sweeping through the air.“Mrs Miller?” my driver’s voice broke through my frantic thoughts. I had almost forgotten he was waiting just outside. I shot a glance at him, grateful for his calm presence amidst my chaos. I nodded quickly, hoping to regain some composure.He held the door open for me, and I stepped into the backseat, my heart pounding in rhythm with the thudding of the car engine. “To the hospital, please,” I instructed, my voice steadier than I felt.As we pulled away, I replayed the phone call in my mind, the urgency in the nurse’s voice haunting me. “We need you to come to the hospital right away.” What could be wrong? Was my sister in danger? I needed answers, and I needed them fast.The city blurred past outside the

Ava's POVThe moment I stepped into the car, the weight of everything crashed down on me, pressing against my chest like an iron vice. The mansion, that dreadful family, the accusations… I felt trapped, cornered in a game I hadn’t asked to play. As the driver pulled away from the estate, the silence settled in, thick and stifling.I barely noticed when Rose reached over, placing a comforting hand on my arm. “Ava… are you alright?”That was all it took. The tears I’d been holding back spilled over, hot and heavy. I buried my face in my hands, feeling the rage, frustration, and exhaustion pour out of me in choked sobs. “I… I can’t do this anymore, Rose,” I whispered, my voice trembling. “I feel like they’re all just circling, waiting for me to fall apart so they can pick up the pieces.”“They’re just vultures,” Rose said softly, rubbing my shoulder. “They want to wear you down, but you can’t let them. You’re stronger than they think.”I leaned back, wiping my face with a shaking hand, t

Orion’s POV I stood there, replaying Ava's accusations in my head. She thought I'd ordered a hit on her? Despite my resentment, the idea was absurd. But someone had tried to take her, and if she believed I was behind it… Before I could process it, Chloe broke the silence, an unsettling smile curling on her lips.“Well, that was unexpected,” she said, almost amused. “But don’t act so surprised, Orion. You think she’d suspect you were behind it if she hadn’t seen the man who tried to take her?” My gaze snapped to hers, confusion morphing into dread. “What are you talking about?”She leaned in, her voice a dark whisper. “Ava's too clever for her own good, isn’t she? She saw the man who tried to grab her. And she’ll remember him... because he's your hired security."A chill ran down my spine. I felt my pulse race, each beat hammering against the walls of my chest.“Wait—what do you mean? Are you saying—”Chloe’s smile widened, eyes glinting with something twisted, almost playful. “Oops