Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

I didn’t care about the way she was staring at me. All that was in my head was what she called him. She called him Oliver and he just told me that he is Adrian’s cousin.

If he is indeed Oliver, who’s the one I’ve been living with??

“What did you just say?” I asked the lady even though I heard her clearly the first time.

“I was asking if he ditched me for you. I sincerely hope that isn’t the case.” She answered as she tried to hold back her anger.

“No, that isn’t what’s happening. Besides, I meant to ask what did you just call him?” I asked again.

“Oliver.” She answered. The man’s eyes dimmed when he understood what I was trying to do.

“Don’t mind her. She must have been drunk from all of the wine she has taken. We’ll take our leave now. I’ll see you next time.” He said and tried to leave with the lady but she wouldn’t budge.

“Next time?? Why would you see her next time?” She asked angrily.

“She’s family Melanie. Let’s just go now.” He said and tried to pull her but she moved away from his hold.

“Now I see why you look familiar. You are Adrian’s teenage wife.” She said as she came closer to me.

“Yes, I am.” I answered.

“Really?? Forgive my manners, I didn’t know that. I’m Melanie, Oliver’s girlfriend.” She introduced as she stretched her hand to me for a handshake. I didn’t hesitate and shaked her immediately.

“You look more beautiful in person tyan I had expected, what’s your secret?” She asked as she admired my face.

“Nothing really and you look more beautiful.” I answered and she chuckled.

“Don’t flatter me. We both know that your beauty is unmatched.” She answered and we both laughed out.

“Okay, enough of the greetings, we need to leave now.” The man said as he tried once again to pull her but she wouldn’t let him. He was already frustrated.

“What’s wrong with you? Why don’t you want me to greet your cousin’s wife?” She asked angrily.

Yeah, why is he trying to pull her away from him. I turned to stare at him while he scratched his head like he was trying to cook up a lie.

“You know I promised you a date today after the party.” He answered after thinking for some seconds.

“You didn’t.” Melanie said.

“I did.” He argued.

“You didn’t tell me shit about any date.” She argued back.

“Well, I’m telling you now so let’s go.” He said in frustration.

“Okay then but first things first. Take this.” She brought out a card from her purse and gave it to me. I collected the card and stared at it only to notice that it is her business card.

My eyes almost bulged out when I read the name of the company CHIC & CLASSY. A very famous fashion conpany and surprisingly, she’s the owner of it.

“As you can see, I run a fashion business and right now, we are searching for new models. You fit the type we are searching for. If you ever decide to be one of our models, just give me a call through the number written there. I’ll be expecting your call though.” She said as she gave me one last smile before leaving with the man.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

I was still in a state of shock as I watched her leave. CHIC & CLASSY was a fashion company I had always been dreaming to model for but couldn’t because of the extreme requirements and processes it took for a model to get a job there.

But today, I was scouted by none other than their CEO. It was like a dream to me. It just felt so unreal. I was still lost in my thoughts when I heard a voice behind me.

“What are you staring at??” I was startled and turned immediately. I was able to finally relax when I saw that it was Adrian.

I guess he was finally done with his speech. He was dressed in black tux and combed his short black hair backwards. He looked really neat. If only I could see his actual face.

“I thought you weren’t coming.” I said.

“I asked you a question.” He answered as he stared at me coldly.

“What did you say??” I asked since I didn’t understand what he said the first time.

“What is that?” He repeated as he stared at the business card I was holding.

“A business card.” I answered curtly as I placed it in my purse.

“Who gave it to you?” He asked again as his eyes suddenly became cold. Don’t tell me he’s already having some type of suspicious thought in his head.

“Melanie, Oliver’s girlfriend.” I answered. His eyes dilated in shock when I said that. Why does he look so surprised??

“You met with Oliver’s girlfriend?” He asked.

“Yes, I saw the other Oliver too.” I answered. He seemed really unstable like I had seen something I wasn’t supposed to.

“Seeing him made me wonder, how many cousins do you have that’s bearing the name Oliver? I thought it’s just one.” I asked but he didn’t reply my question.

“I just asked you a question.” I asked impatiently.

“Am I obligated to answer you?” He asked back, looking rather furious. I didn’t want to anger him the more so I kept quiet even though I was still suspicious of all that had happened today.

“Come with me. I need to introduce you to some of my business patners.” He muttered as he turned his wheelchair and wheeled himself forward while I followed closely behind him like a lost puppy.

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We were currently on our way home. I didn’t catch a sight of Oliver, if that’s even his name. I was very grateful for that because I was still angry for how he forcefully kissed me.

I really need to tell Adrian about what he did before he hears it from someone else’s mouth. I opened my mouth and was about to speak when the car suddenly stopped.

I looked out only to find out that we had reached the mansion already. The driver opened the car and helped Adrian out before placing him on his wheelchair. After that, I came down from the car.

Adrian didn’t wait for me as the driver wheeled him into the mansion immediately. It was hard for me to match their pace as I was putting on heels.

By the time I entered the mansion, they were no where to be found. I decided to tell him about it later. I climbed up the stairs and walked into my room. I took off my make up, dress and the heels.

Then, I walked into the bathroom and took a short refreshing shower. After that, I walked into my closet and took out a nightdress. Then, I put it on. I wanted to head straight to bed but my stomach grumbled loudly, reminding me that I haven’t eaten any food since this morning.

I put on my flip flops and walked out of my room. I passed by Oliver’s room and stopped immediately since I saw something rather, someone from the corner of my eye.

It was very suspicious since Oliver isn’t home right now. I took slow steps backwards and stood in front of the door that was open a little bit so I was able to see what was going on inside.

I leaned closer to the dopr to get a good view of whomever it was but could only find Adrian. What is he doing in Oliver’s room? I didn’t really care as I was very hungry.

I was about to leave when I saw something really surprising. I saw Adrian, pulling on his mask and that piqued my interest. I badly wanted to see who he was behind the mask.

After he had pulled it off, he turned his back to face me so I couldn’t see his face. I still stayed to watch and see maybe I could catch a small glimpse of his real face.

Then, something very surprising happened. The crippled Adrian that I knew stood up from his wheelchair and walked perfectly towards the mirror at the edge of the room so perfectly like he was never crippled in the first place.

My eyes dilated in shock when I was able to see his reflection on the mirror. Adrian is Oliver!!