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.

red with rage, and I did my best not

the couch, simply glancing at him

problem with me marrying Adelaide?” I drawled, calmly. The calmer I was, the more irate

as his temper rose, just

towering over me like he thought he

Addie chooses to marry

I know what you’re planning” Ashton shouted.

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am I planning?” I smirked, watching how his anger grew. If he could, he would’ve buried me six

better not interfere with Corinna and me,” Ashton growled. “And she better not. think she can go to the press about our relationship. That will not go over well at

paused, sending him a wary

Ashton ranted to himself, not even realizing what he was admitting to me. “This mess is all her

asked, cautiously. I tried to draw out as much information from him

I made. I couldn’t have her spilling our relationship all over the press. Lucky for me, she was dumb enough to buy that excuse about marrying her. Maybe I would have if she wasn’t so

snapped

keeping my face impassive, though I wanted to do

now.

her sign an NDA so you could break up with her for Corinna, and she couldn’t say a thing?

I glanced at the

to get the paperwork together, and I’d marry her. I needed to say something to buy me some time. Corinna’s clout, connections, and money will help my campaign. Adelaide’s cute, but

reason he did everything. His stupid career.

everything in sight, including his face. The mere idea that Corinna compared to Adelaide in any way was laughable. Adelaide was so much more than Corinna could ever

me this? I already knew

“Well, don’t think you can turn Adelaide against me. She’s too in love with me to go along

It took every ounce of self-control in my

was due. He

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

I got what

be rid of

knew all along how much she spent on useless crap. That’s why she didn’t stay with you, you’re useless trash. Everything you have is given to you by the family. You couldn’t provide

say so.”

out of his

see now, young master,”

be lying,” I told Ashton coldly as I

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bothering to even glance back at