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

Chapter 9

Adelaide POV

“I’m just saying, the second one is clearly superior to the first. The CGI effects were much better done.” Jenna argued.

“You’re insane,” Lucas shook his head in disbelief. “The first one is an instant classic! CGI doesn’t even cover half of what practical effects can do.”

“Clearly, you need to get your eyes checked,” Jenna huffed. “Galactic Starfighters II has style and a clearly defined plot- and no musical numbers.”

“That was cut from the theatrical release and you know it!”

“Does this really matter?” I groaned, stuck in between their petty fight as I drove to the restaurant. “Where is this place, Jenna?”

“Oh, yeah.” Jenna perked up, taking a look at our surroundings. We were lucky to have the set right down the road from a shopping plaza. “Ooh-there it is!”

She pointed through the crowd and to a little shop with a flashing neon sign that said ‘Viva Tamarillo

I pulled into the driveway, parking the car, and getting out.

“I can’t wait for their taquitos,” Lucas grinned. “They have the best in the whole state.”

“Debatable,” Jenna shrugged. “Their enchiladas are delicious, though.”

“Let’s just go. I’m starving,” I huffed, pulling on their arms to get them walking towards the little spot.

“What does Tamarillo mean anyway? Is it slang for tomato?” Lucas asked as something else caught my attention.

As we neared the parking lot, I spotted a very familiar car. One I’d seen only last night.

Damon’s car was sitting outside this restaurant.

I frowned. What on earth was he doing here?

“What do you think, Addie?” Jenna asked.

I snapped back to attention, frowning at them as I asked, “Huh?”

“What does Tamarillo stand for?”

“Nothing, it’s a vegetable,” I pondered. “Or is it a fruit?”

“Not that again.” Lucas groaned. “What were you looking at?”

my hands to cover the glare

his other side were two beautiful women. I couldn’t

me?” 1 raged, stepping back. “Take a look. Back table.”

and Jenna dove for the glass, looking in and I

to a marriage,” Lucas clicked

the word, and I’ll

before I get to him first,” I

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Jenna backed away from the window, a

Lucas and I turned to

of the talent managers. Even we

grinded my teeth together, the anger busting

telling me we had to have a baby, and now he’s out here on a date with two other women? And why did it have to be

That stupid playboy!

said, burying my anger and jealousy like I usually did. I didn’t want to let anyone know

you sure?” Lucas asked. “We can

him ruin my lunch. I’m starving.” I grumbled as I threw open the door to the restaurant. I heard

of food passed by for only a second to say her spiel, and then she was off. The smell of

strode to the front, passing right in front of Damon’s gaze. I caught his eye, glaring at

unashamed, like he’d done nothing wrong, and I was a child throwing a temper tantrum. I immediately began

those are free,” Lucas eyed me. “Hopefully they bring more, I actually wanted to have some.”

should slow down,” Jenna suggested helpfully before standing

and blocking

stomach. I didn’t want to be here anymore. I couldn’t

of me, I didn’t want to be jealous, I didn’t even like Damon.

whole thing of chips and the salsal” Lucas tsked, shaking his head sadly at the

to do with Damon and his companions than anything, but I didn’t

got up from my seat and stormed outside. The bell on the door jingled as I exited, and I felt so stupid-fleeing from Damon like

just a pretend marriage. None of this was real,

behind me, but I only sped up, my heels

the door open. Before I could get inside, however, a large hand

“Hey!”

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palm. “What’s wrong?” He looked at me with an unreadable face. I hated

as I grabbed the handle, pulling it but the car door wouldn’t budge-not with him keeping it closed.

then leaned on the door, forcing me to move my hand off the handle. Now, I really couldn’t open it.

day without being an “ss to me?” I snapped, breathing harshly.

twinkling with

turned red as the anger I’d been suppressing roared up inside of me. My cool