Secret Billionaire’s Contract Bride: Marrying My Enemy’s Lover

Chapter 12

POV: *Damon*

The liquid gold in my glass slipped down my throat like butter. The smokey flavor was not my favorite of alcohols but whatever got the job done.

The ice cubes clinked in the glass as I sipped the whiskey while casually stretching across the sofa in my father’s house.

Ashton and our father were on the other couch arguing, which always put a delightful skip in my step. Anytime Ashton was getting yelled at, I was delighted.

“Four hundred dollars?” Our father, Dalton, snarled, throwing the bill on the table like it was trash. “For flower centerpieces?”

“Each.” Ashton groaned, rubbing his forehead from what was most likely a building headache. I grinned to myself around my glass.

“Are they made of gold?” Dad sneered. “She’s already $4,000 over budget!”

“I know, Father,” Ashton said in exasperation. “But what do you expect me to do? She won’t compromise.”

“She’s your fiancee,” Dad said and glared at him. “Make sure you put her in her place or else.”

I snorted at the very thought. Put Corinna in her place? The idea was absurd. Corinna didn’t listen to anyone, especially about spending money.

Both Ashton and our father looked at me with annoyed expressions.

“Why is he even here?” Ashton growled, hooking his thumb at me.

I sipped my whiskey before I replied, “I need to talk to Father. I’m just waiting my turn.”

“That’s right,” Dad nodded. “I just needed to speak with you about this matter first.”

He glared at the bill, getting up from his seat. “Fix this, Ashton, or you’ll be paying for the wedding.” Father turned to me. “I’ll meet you in my office shortly.”

I nodded, and he left, leaving me and Ashton alone.

It was a truly grave mistake on his part. But I was all too ready for the encounter coming my way. Ashton grit his teeth, rounding on me with a death glare that could curdle milk. “What the hell do you think you’re doing?”

“I assure you I don’t know what you mean,” I said casually, setting my empty glass on the table.

His face was red with rage, and

couch, simply glancing at

Adelaide?” I drawled, calmly. The calmer I was,

smirked as his temper rose, just as I knew

Ashton growled, towering over me like he thought he could intimidate me. Foolish. brother. He should’ve learned

Addie chooses to marry any of your

Damon. I know what you’re planning”

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could, he would’ve buried me six

better not interfere with Corinna and me,” Ashton growled. “And she better not. think she can go to the press about our relationship. That will not go over well

paused, sending him a wary glance.

ranted to himself, not even realizing what he was admitting to me. “This mess is all her fault.”

draw out as much information from him as I could. I knew his

relationship all over the press. Lucky for me, she was dumb enough to buy

snapped into place.

face impassive, though I wanted

now.

she couldn’t say a thing? Clever,” I said, my blood boiling

glanced at the glass he’d emptied five times so far.

Ashton scoffed. “I told her I just needed to get the paperwork together, and I’d marry her. I needed to say something to buy me some time. Corinna’s clout, connections, and money will help my campaign. Adelaide’s cute, but she’s useless.

The reason he did everything. His

idea that Corinna compared to Adelaide in any way was laughable. Adelaide was

me this? I already knew

don’t think you can turn Adelaide

eye twitched. It took every ounce of self-control in my body

credit where it was due. He had a lot

either. I know you two used to be together,” Ashton growled.

conversation anymore. I got what I needed. Now, I

rid

why she didn’t stay with you, you’re useless trash. Everything you

say so.”

assistant walked out of his office, saving me from listening to any more of Ashton’s drunken

now, young master,” Louis, our father’s long-term assistant, said.

I’d be lying,” I told Ashton coldly as

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to even glance back