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?”

front of the restaurant. I cupped my hands to cover the glare of

in one of the chairs. On his other side were two

you kidding me?” 1 raged, stepping back. “Take a look.

looking in and I heard simultaneous

not a good start to a marriage,”

him,” Jenna growled. “Say the word, and

get to him first,” I snapped

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him? Oh, my,” Jenna backed away from the window,

Lucas and I turned

managers. Even we went through her

teeth together, the anger

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

That stupid playboy!

anger and jealousy like I usually did. I didn’t want to let anyone know how

you sure?” Lucas asked. “We can go

lunch. I’m starving.” I grumbled as I threw open

of food passed by for only a second to say her spiel, and then she was off. The smell of fajitas and fresh made tortillas filled my senses as we walked through the restaurant.

of Damon’s gaze. I

I was a child throwing a temper tantrum. I immediately began eating the free chips, devouring the bowl in

bring more, I actually wanted to have some.” he said

before standing the menu up.

and blocking

to my stomach. I didn’t want to be here anymore. I couldn’t listen to him on a date with not just one, but two, other women.

the better of me, I didn’t want to

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

his companions than anything, but I didn’t say that. Lucas and Jenna didn’t need to know how upset this was making me.

jingled as I exited, and I felt so stupid-fleeing from Damon like we were

pretend marriage. None of this was real, so why did I have

behind me, but I only sped up, my heels

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

“Hey!”

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“What’s wrong?” He looked at

the handle, pulling it but the car door

hand off the handle. Now, I really couldn’t open it. I

go one day without being an “ss to me?” I snapped, breathing

face, eyes twinkling with mirth. Clearly, he enjoyed upsetting me.

cool was just about to call it quits when I