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Chapter 17Liora's POVThe moment gasps echo around me, I internally shoot myself between the eyes.Great. Just great Liora.Of all the people I could offend in the Valesca family, I had to go for the most respected member. The one even the journalists were afraid to mention. The woman who took the family to where it is today.I gulp, feeling like my heart will slither it's way out of my body through my throat. Breathe, Liora. She's just a woman. A 65-year-old matriarch. You don't have to show any—I notice her eyes going down to her shoes, which are still wet and squishy from the water I was holding. Without a second thought, I pull out a handkerchief from my clutch, bend to my knees, and start wiping it off.Low snickers meet my ears—the girls watching me humiliate myself at the feet of their grandmother.Stupid b—“Stand up.”Cold. Unreserved. Powerful. The voice of the great Mrs. Valesca makes me shudder. She sounds just like dad. And nobody should ever sound like my dad. He terri

Chapter 16Liora's POVI've seen a lot of people change moods, but not as fast as Evren’s. If he had been happy, I'd have said he did a 180, but this is a 90.“Dang it, I should have known,“ he mutters under his breath, his grip on my hand tightening. It's not painful, but firm enough to know he's not happy. Even his eyes lose a bit of that silver.The lady hurls herself into his arms before I can get a good look at her face. All I manage to see is her beautiful, shiny blonde hair that rests smoothly on her back.For some reason, my chest twists as he makes no move to detach himself from her.Tears even sting the corners of my eyes when his arms go around her slim waist.They look beautiful and perfect.Finally, after what seems like hours—long, torturous hours—they separate from their embrace. Evren’s face returns to its hard mask, and I get a good glimpse of the lady's face.Whoa.The phrase "epitome of beauty" was made for this girl. With bright green eyes and the smoothest skin I'

Chapter 15Evren's POVDamn. I've kissed just one girl in my entire life. Maybe it makes my comparison unfair because I don't have much experience in that field, but Liora Wilder's lips are the sweetest, softest, and tastiest thing I've ever had in my life.She tastes like strawberries.Now I know what I'll be doing every morning, afternoon, and even—Thank God for my fast reflexes. I catch her knee in time. My shocked eyes bore into her glaring ones.I can't believe this hellcat almost kneed me in the balls. My precious jewels.Not like they matter much.She's already pregnant with my one and only kid.“Hellcat, seriously?“ I groan, still holding her leg. “You don't wanna do that. My family won't appreciate you hurting me like this.“As expected, she scoffs and pushes me away. “Why? Because you're a big baby? Okay. Remind me to aim for the face next time. And what part of ‘do not touch me’ is so hard to understand?“Like hell. Her stupid rule will never matter to me. I'm Evren Valesc

Chapter 14Liora's POVFunny how just a few weeks ago, I never would have imagined myself wearing a 24-carat pink diamond ring, which costs enough to feed generations. And yet, here I am, being threatened into wearing one.“Oh my heaven!“ Arianna squeals. “Girl, that's like the best thing ever. So gorgeous. You're lucky, and I'm jealous. Still happy for you, though.”I roll my eyes. “There's nothing to be jealous about. I'm only wearing this to show his family I'm his bride.”Arianna narrows her eyes, watching me intently. “You don't sound happy about that. Do you perhaps want it to be real, huh?”While she wiggles her brows, I facepalm. Real? With such an arrogant jerk? Nope. I'll pass.“I'm more anxious about meeting his family, girl. You've watched the news before. They're not to be messed with.”Passing me a faint smile, Arianna says, “Girl, I don't think Evren would have invited you to go with him if he wasn't sure you'd handle it. He will be by your side, so you have nothing to

Chapter 13Liora's POVMy eyes flutter open, a small smile stretching across my face. For some reason, last night was the best night of my life in a long while. No nightmares, no fear of the dark, plus I didn't wake up even once. I slept like a baby."Such a bright, beautiful morning," I smile, opening my hands to bask in the early morning sunlight filtering through the windows."Hey, baby. Wake up, sleepyhead. It's time to–ahhhhh!!" I scream, almost falling off the bed if not for Evren's hand catching me by my waist. Turning around with wide eyes, I notice his face is extremely close to mine–so close that I feel the warmth of his breath against my skin.The events of last night rush to my brain like a flash flood, making me scramble to get out of his grip. I thought I slept with Selina.Damn it. I called him baby."Let go of me," I groan, trying to free myself from his grasp. Instead of following instructions, he wraps both arms around me, pulling me onto his lap. I try to wriggle, b

12Liora's POV“You can open the rest of the buttons if you want. Oh heavens. Who does he even think he is? He's not the least bit attractive. He's just... umm... argghh!” I groan, dumping my book away.It falls to the ground with a thud, and I run to pick it up, making sure I didn't tear my favorite storybook because of Evren. When I see no issue with it, a sigh of relief escapes my lips. “Oh, my baby. I'm glad you're okay.”“I didn't know you talk alone. I'll need to Google to make sure it isn't hereditary. Plus, don't tell me I'll have to compete with a book.”I whirl around fast, and oh shit! Did I say he wasn't attractive? I must have been under the influence then because, wow, this guy is all definitions of sexy.Freshly showered, curls messy, and his silver-grey eyes boring into my soul, I have to admit. I might just accept one clause in the contract. Just one.But then, nothing good lasts forever, right? Because while I'm ogling the hottie in front of me, his arrogant, deep, g