All Chapters of Billionaire Bonds: Arranged in Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

“Will you be coming back for dinner?” Lily asked as Ethan sat at the table, reading the morning’s newspaper as he ate breakfast in quick bites. Ethan, already dressed in one of his tailored suits–it was a blue that matched his eyes, glanced at her briefly. “I have an important business dinner.” He answered flatly, getting up without another word and leaving the room.Today was their wedding anniversary. And once again he would be spending it elsewhere. A familiar ache welled in her chest. She wondered why she bothered anymore, like she hadn’t been disappointed enough, three years of marriage and he was still as cold as their wedding day. She should be used to this by now. But somehow, every year, it hurt even more.After breakfast, Lily told the butler to cancel the dinner she had planned since she was going out with friends. The butler–uncle Dan– watched Lily go upstairs in pity, she had been planning the dinner for weeks, and even personally baked a cake to celebrate.“What about t

When they pulled up in front of the club, Lily felt her nerves creeping in again. A huge signboard bearing the club’s name–Golden Arc– in bold, elegant lettering, stood imposingly at the top of the building.For a moment, Lily wanted to turn back and go home. Her hand tightened around the seat belt, her heart racing. But Chloe was already stepping out of the car, she took a deep breath and stepped out too. “It’s time for the night of your life.” Chloe came to her side and grabbed Lily’s arm. She led her to the entrance where a long line was already forming–stretching down the sidewalk– the crowd buzzing with excitement.As they walked past the crowd, many heads turned in their direction, taking in the newly arrived beauties. Lily felt a little self-conscious with all the eyes on her, her confidence wavering. She shifted closer to Chloe.At the door, two bouncers stood like sentinels, checking IDs and maintaining the crowd. They were huge and held guns in their hands. Their stern expr

Hey—” Lily started, startled.Ethan's grip tightened around Lily’s wrist as he pulled her through the teeming crowd off the dance floor, his jaw was set in a hard line. “Ehan let go,” She shouted, twisting in his grip trying to free herself. “You’re hurting me.”He immediately relaxed his grip but didn’t let go. He continued to lead her through the hallway, but gentler this time. They stopped at a balcony at the end of the hallway. It was quieter here, the bass of the music could still be heard, but was reduced to a distant thrum. They were the only ones there. Ethan released her abruptly, and turned to face her, his blue eyes blazing with anger as he clenched his fists by his sides.“What the hell do you think you are doing?” he demanded, his voice low but harsh.”Why are you here?” Lily stood, rubbing her sore, reddened wrist. “I was dancing Ethan. What the hell are you doing?”His gaze swept over her, taking in the way her dress hug her curves, the tigh peeking out through the s

The sting of Chloe’s slap lingered on Ethan’s cheek, but he didn’t flinch.It was nothing compared to the pain he felt inside.“You bastard,” Chloe spat, her eyes blazing with fury. “Haven’t you harmed her enough? Lily is already lying unconscious on the bed” She pointed to the room. “There’s no need to bring your mistress over to show off. You do realize she is your lawfully wedded wife, not Stacy.”“Chloe, I think you are misunderstanding something, me and Stacy are just friends–nothing more”“You don’t need to lie” Chloe continued, her voice shaking with anger”. “Nothing more, but all the news articles are about how you and Stacy Peters are a match made in heaven. Who remembers you have a wife? Every other week you go on business trips with Stacy, lodging in different hotel rooms. But you’re nothing more than friends.”Ethan‘s jaw clenched. “I never—”“Do you think I’m a fool? I have seen all the headlines and so has Lily!” Chloe shouted interrupting Ethan, her hands curled into fi

Lily twirled a pencil between her fingers as they sat on the floor of Ethan’s room, their notebooks and textbooks were spread out in front of them. They were supposed to be doing their assignments, but Ethan was the only one that was actually doing any work.“I’m bored,” Lily groaned dramatically, resting her chin on her palm. “Let’s play a game.”Ethan didn’t look up. “You have six assignments due tomorrow and a test.”Lily pouted. “I can’t work or study on an empty stomach. I want food. Pleeeease?”“You just had a pack of cookies.” He turned to face Lily who was tugging at the hem of his shirt. “Finish at least one assignment”“That was ages ago,” Lily clutched her stomach. “Pleeeeaaaseeee.”“It was ten minutes ago,” he said, still scribbling in his notebook.“Pretty please,” she whined, giving him the puppy dog look. “I want food.”Ethan sighed, finally closing his book. “Fine. Let’s go and get you something.”Lily grinned triumphantly–but instead of getting up, she shook her head