The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 131

It would have been fine if Byron didn't bring it up, but the moment he mentioned it, Maeve's temper flared instantly. She turned her head on the pillow and glared at him..

"Who says that having been in a relationship means one must understand such things? What kind of logic is that?" Marve said sharply.

Byron remembered how Jeff had once complained about her refusal to hold his hand. Yer earlier, Byron had gripped her hand so tightly. The chill in his eyes warmed a bit at the thought

He took Maeve's hand and tucked it under the blanket, raising an eyebrow as he asked playfully, "Are you going to bring up divorce again?"

Maeve pretended not to hear him and changed the subject. "When do you plan to sign my contract? Are you trying to weasel out of it again?"

Her clumsy attempt at deflection amused Byron, and he chuckled sofily. "I did say you'd face the consequences if you didn't come back, but I don't recall saying I'd sign the contract" Maeve's mouth fell open in shock. She had already been stunned by his shamelessness countless times that night.

"Are you going back on your word? Even a doormat knows to stay put," Maeve said dryly.

"Are you insulting me?" Byron's lips curled slightly. "Your contract is gone."

What a jerk! Maeve cursed inwardly, fuming as she got out of bed, slipped on her shoes, and headed for the door. If he's not going to sign the contract, then what am I doing here?

Just as she reached the door, Byron said in an unhurried tone, was just kidding. The contract is already signed and in the drawer. I'll give it to you tomorrow."

Maeve stopped in her tracks, turning around in disbelief. "Were you messing with me?"

Byron's eyes crinkled with amusement at her irritated face. "Well if you had more patience to ask a few more questions, you wouldn't have been tricked."

Maeve pursed her lips and asked, "Why tomorrow?"

time," Byron said, patting the bed

sleeping; that's walking into the lion's den. She immediately shook her head in refusal, backing away. Tim going back to my

repeat myself, your contract will truly be

thought with a groan. After mentally preparing herself, she slowly shuffled to the edge

pulled her into his arms, Her back nestled seamlessly against his broad, warm chest, as if they were two parts of a whole, the closeness almost too perfect to be real Their heartbeats seemed to synchronize.

to beat uncontrollably. She closed her eyes, quickly drifting into a deep

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ward, Karen was so furious that Byron wasn't answering

up the phone and asking. "What's

be with that bitch now," Karen seethed with anger. "Shouldn't be be by my side in a

"I've already told you. If you truly wanted to replace Marve, you should have had someone deal with her back then and sent a video to Byron. That's the only way to completely ruin her. "Look at how it's turned out. Byron might pity you, but he hasn't been entirely deceived. If Maeve were to embarrass him,

regret after Lydia's reprimand. 'It was my first time doing such a thing. I didn't think it through. Mom, what should

teeth. "I thought that with Dad gone and me being harmed by Maeve, it would create a shift in his feelings. But I underestimated

obvious how scheming Maeve is to make Byron abandon me at such

photos from her Birkin bag and handed them to Karen. "Look at

with jealousy. "Byron actually took her to that apartment?" she exclaimed.

can't afford to be soft-hearted. Otherwise,

the photos. "I

out of bed and went to the living room to get some water. The sound of movement by the door drew her over, and she saw Byron putting on his coat, ready to head

this hour?" Maeve rubbed her eyes,

and turned to look at her. He replied in a serious voice, "Karen tried

frame her by hurting herself with a knife made her skin crawl. Karen hadn't attempted suicide when she first woke up, but now, at this moment,

been with her since last night, which must

and said, "She really is full of