A CEO's Revenge Marriage Accidentally in Love

Chapter 9

Hannah

I can’t fight the feeling of not belonging when I sit next to Tobias around an oval-shaped table. I’m wearing his much-too-large suit, and the other people here, board members, partners, and other important people, are all staring at me.

“Tobias, you have forgotten the most important part! She isn’t wearing a ring.” someone points out. It’s an older man whose smile is friendly when I look at him. His eyes crinkle. “You must be Hannah.”

My nerves make me blush, but still, I find my voice. “Yes, I’m Hannah, now Mrs. Ford, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr-”

“Ford,” he says and laughs at the shock on my face. He then further explains. “I’m the funny uncle, Elias. Tobias’s father, Paul, who is no longer with us, was my brother. I’m sitting on the board as Tobias’s advisor. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Oh, and welcome to the family.”

“Thank you!”

We shake our paws over the table, and I immediately relax. Elias seems nice, and the elderly lady at his side, dressed in a white dress, smiles sweetly at me before reaching out her hand.

“I’m Joana Ford, Elias’s wife,” her smile is all fake teeth, but she seems really sweet. “I’m so happy that Tobias has found someone he loves so much that he couldn’t help but marry her immediately! You two must like each other a lot!”

I inwardly grimace at that but keep the smile on my face. “Yes, we love each other very much.”

When I say that, I notice that a gorgeous woman, not much older than me, sneers. Gorgeous brown hair cascades from her head, and her eyes are surrounded by thick, dark lashes.

Could it be Sarah, Tobias’s ex-wife? I glance her way and smile, and she immediately averts her eyes with fire in her gaze. So yes, it must be the ex-wife, based on her behavior.

As if reading my mind, Tobias leans forward to whisper in my ear while everyone else is laughing at some. joke around the table. “Joana and Elias are good people. They already like you, but the scowling brunette is Sarah-she hates you already. I love it and will make things worse for her by kissing you.”

I shudder when Tobias lips my chin and moves my head to look deeply into his emerald green eyes. His lips curl, and my pulse quickens when he leans in to kiss me in front of everyone.

It’s a quick taste, but I’m tingling all over when he leans back. The worst part is that my chest is filled with longing. Tobias is beautiful, and his lips have awakened something within me.

I try telling myself that Tobias’s kiss was only for the point of revenge and held no emotion, but it doesn’t quench my thirst for him. I’m burning even as the waitresses ask us what we want to order.

can’t focus. The waitress is speaking to me, but I can’t hear her. It forces Tobias to order for me.

chuckles above me, whispering,

blush at that and eat the chicken salad on my plate. At least, I think that’s what it is. There

continues. I eat a delicious filet mignon for the main dish, and since I don’t like vegetables, Tobias fixes me a side of french fries. Some of the wealthy guests look at me weirdly,

now have Tobias stealing french fries from me. I

at Tobias and try to stop his

with french fries. “Give me a few more,

“There are barely any left! You even stole the entire dip sauce

my food. Persistent bastard. “Come on, Hannah. I’m starving, and you won’t finish all of your french fries

matter that Tobias is pouting. I’m fierce when it comes to my food. “And there is nothing worse than a french fry

for hers. She also gives him a playful glare. “If you want more

might just

say, and continue to dig my eyes into Tobias. “Because SOMEONE has eaten all

more! Then I can

“No

expected you. to be all nice and kind and hand over

mine, like food, I become a

close, and it speeds up my heartbeat. I don’t know what he is doing. I freeze into an ice cube, waiting until I feel his warm

something else mean? And is he serious

glance at Sarah and find her fuming in her seat. She is beyond jealous. Fury is written all over her pretty face. She

looking at Sarah. He isn’t obvious about it. It’s just. a quick stolen glance, but it’s not enough to make me

It hurts.

willingly. I knew what I was getting into. And I won’t let this revenge

I say and wink at Tobias before whispering. “I will definitely trade you some

slightly curl by the corners. “Looking forward to it,” he steals another french fry from

Delicious.”

I’m breaking apart. I’m too weak for this revenge game; I know that now.