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.

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

couch, simply glancing at

calmly.

temper rose, just as I knew

b*stard!” Ashton growled, towering over me like he thought he could intimidate me. Foolish. brother. He should’ve learned

marry any of your concern, brother?”

Damon. I know what you’re

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anger grew. If he could, he would’ve buried me six

better not. think she can go

paused, sending him

sign that NDA,” Ashton ranted to himself, not even realizing what

information from him as I could. I knew his anger would make him

spilling our relationship all over the press. Lucky for me, she was dumb enough

all snapped into

face impassive, though I wanted to do more than be peaceful

now.

an NDA so you could break up with her for Corinna, and she

weakness. I glanced at the glass he’d

to buy me some time. Corinna’s

reason he did everything. His stupid career.

back into the couch, pretending I wasn’t ready to smash everything in sight, including his face. The mere idea that Corinna compared to Adelaide in any way

already knew all of it,”

think you can turn Adelaide against me. She’s

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

it was due. He had

don’t think about hooking up with Corinna, either. I know

caring about this conversation anymore. I got what I needed. Now, I

rid

she spent on useless crap. That’s why she didn’t stay with you, you’re useless trash. Everything you have is

say

opened his mouth to retort, probably another insult, but my father’s assistant walked out of his office, saving me from listening to any

master,” Louis, our father’s long-term

lying,” I told Ashton coldly as I got to my feet.

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bothering to even glance back