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.

Ashton spat, getting to his feet. His face was red with rage, and I did my best not

back on the couch, simply

me marrying Adelaide?” I drawled, calmly. The calmer I was, the more irate

rose, just as I knew it would.

he thought he could intimidate me. Foolish. brother.

to marry any of your concern, brother?”

Damon. I know what you’re planning” Ashton

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What am I planning?” I smirked, watching how his anger grew. If he could, he would’ve buried me six feet under

she can go to the press about our relationship. That will not go over well

sending him a wary

I made her sign that NDA,” Ashton ranted to himself, not even

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

the press. Lucky for me, she was dumb enough to buy that excuse about marrying her. Maybe I would have if she wasn’t so

all snapped

clenched my fists, keeping my face impassive, though I

now.

made her sign an NDA so you could break up with her for Corinna, and she couldn’t say a thing? Clever,” I said, my blood boiling inside. Our siblings were

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

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. I need someone

he did everything. His stupid

I wasn’t ready to smash everything in sight, including his face. The mere idea that Corinna compared to Adelaide in any way was laughable. Adelaide was so much more than Corinna could ever be.

this? I already knew all of it,” I lied.

why you kept silent about everything.” Ashton spat. “Well, don’t think you can turn Adelaide against me. She’s too in love with me to

eye twitched. It took every ounce of self-control in my body not to hit him at that

was due. He had a lot

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

conversation anymore. I got what

rid

crap. That’s why she didn’t

say so.”

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

Steyn will you see now, young master,” Louis, our father’s

I told Ashton coldly as I got to my feet. I

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to even glance back at him.