Chapter: 50Kiara between sleeping and awake all night; She was exhausted, yet she could not sleep for more than half an hour straight; She feels coldness in her neck to the back of her head because of her perspiration; Her clothes were clinging to her body, with the feeling of cold dampness from her sweat that she could feel all night. The light of dawn began to rise when she opened her eyes; As she tries to move her hand; Angelo's arms hemmed around her body blocked her; Only a second passed before her memory came back to her and remembered the events of the previous night..Kiara panted with deep breaths in panic while her heart beat surprisingly fast inside her chest and quickly she pulled her body to sit up straight while she was in a panic attack and Angelo woke up next to her fully conscious in an instant.. She could not help but cry; She could feel her warm tears adding to the chills of her clothes; Angelo sat next to her and closed his arms tightly to him, but this did not help and s
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Chapter: 49Did they really make fun of her?! Who is his daughter and in front of him?! They laughed loudly and contemptuously between each other and the woman holding her father's arm stared at Kiara and spoke.. "Don't you see that you are interrupting Martino Giorgio and you are not welcome here?!" Kiara's lips curled in anger and contempt. The woman knew his real name, which made her feel even more indignant, which made the situation worse; It is that her father took the subject of their contempt for her very easily because it seems that he drank too many cocktails to the point of drunkenness! "Am I really like that?!" Kiara said it to the woman with sparkling eyes and then to all the rest! Coincidentally, did any of you watch the news today?! "News?!" One of the men said, "No wonder Giorgio dropped you from his calculations! We don't like women who ask so many questions!" "Hey?!" The two women standing objected to his words and her father laughed out loud, but Kiara did not feel
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Chapter: 48Kiara sighed deeply; She heard everything she needed to hear and slowly unlocked the bathroom door and walked straight to the two women and looked at them.. "Oh, we're so sorry!" "We didn't know there was anyone!" "You certainly didn't know!" She said it sarcastically as she took out the Angelo ring from her finger and handed it to the woman! "No, please don't go, Miss!" "He'll be so sad if you go! We see how he looks at you" "I'm sorry; if you were me, you'd want to leave too!" Kiara ignored the two women's pleas and continued walking straight through the restaurant; If Angelo had seen her now, she would never have turned back and ran to the hotel exit! She had never been outside the hotel since arriving and kept running as fast as she could! At this moment Angelo was scolding the two women vehemently and making calls to Bart and Raval; She was afraid that the two of them were now close to her, maybe they were at a street corner waiting for her, she just wanted a break! K
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Chapter: 47The next morning, Kiara turned and extended her arm in the air, feeling for him and looking for him, but she opened her eyes when her arm fell on the covers and there was no trace of him!Angelo hasn't come back since last night like he said he would;Where was he?!She gasped for breath; Getting up in an empty bed has become like a chore since the two of them got together; Her whole body hurts her and does not respond to what she wants; She frowned as she dragged her feet to the bathroom to take a shower and then came back again;Kiara didn't bother with clothes, she simply wanted a robe and sat down and stared at the front door of the suite;The service manager wouldn't fall for the scam twice?!Is he really going to?!Kiara sat and waited, she does not have a mobile phone and is less interested in television; As cute as the ward is, she can't stand being locked up for long; She found the silence monotonous and boring and made her feel lonely! Nothing caught her attention until she
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Chapter: 46Kiara flung her arms in the air in frustration and decided to get dressed. Maybe that wouldn't mean anything either because Angelo probably wouldn't let her out of the suite if he decided to come back and leave again! She, too, might have gotten used to the view from the terrace, and had slid the glass-door open; This is as close to freedom as she will ever get!When she heard the sound of the bathroom door opening Kiara glanced back, but she did not return to enter the suite, of course, this would not help her in any case; Angelo speaking when he wanted to speak with this he walked out on the terrace with her; Angelo's wet hair was slicked back; He let his white shirt unbuttoned hang over his clean pants."I'm sorry I didn't come back last night, I got into trouble and had to leave the hotel; I didn't want to bother or worry anyone, especially you.""Ahhh"She replied that she was grateful that he did not mention Giorgio's name..“Are they still a threat?!”"No, Rafal and some o
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Chapter: 45Kiara pressed Asballa on her cheek think that it will raise the Aadaiath and anger a little! And the tone of the voice of an innocent and provoke him defy!"But this master Tomse Positivism is exactly suitable for someone of thy! Do not like to be at the mercy of your girlfriend nice and innocent?!"ANGLO hem; Almost Kh reported them with a smile on her words .. ungodly"mercy ??!!Mercy is Masttoslin me out when I get rid of these cuffs! "Chiara drove the air out of her mouth .. cheek Bowoovvvv"Well master Tomse! I do not like the threats that you use against me!"ANGLO did not seem disturbed by it and by his hair, and neither those with all Hdwoowoe claim himself severe!"I do not threaten only dear!""Well will have to master Otbek Tomse!"Kiara surrounded her legs around his hips strongly and made her fingers dancing on his arms; Smell masculinities weakened the senses towards him from her eyes, which made it close sense of pleasure at the sight of his body;She danced with h
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Chapter: 6Chapter 6: The Substitute Husband(Lander POV)I walked out of the canteen, fury boiling in my veins like a volcano about to erupt. I could no longer understand myself—why did I feel this tightness in my chest? And why was I acting with her as if I were a real, jealous husband?"Man, stop for a second! Your actions are becoming so obvious they’re starting to raise suspicions!" my friend said, breathless as he tried to keep up with me.I turned to him and snapped with a sharpness that startled him, "Shut up! I’m just frustrated with this whole situation, and I don’t want to hear another word."I stopped abruptly when I caught a glimpse of Aria walking with long, quick strides, trying to escape from the place—and from me. I felt a possessive urge to stop her. I caught up to her in seconds and gripped her arm firmly, forcing her to halt. She turned to me, her eyes shimmering with a mix of surprise, fear, and a hint of defiance."L-Lander? What are you doing? Why are you following me?" sh
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Chapter: 5(Lander POV)It was finally break time. My friends and I headed toward the canteen, talking about the game, but my mind was stuck elsewhere. Suddenly, a voice sliced through the air, calling my name. I closed my eyes for a second, feeling the irritation rise."What are you doing here, Irish?" I asked without even looking at her."Babe, come on. Obviously, I’m here to eat with you," she said, trying to slide her hand into mine. My friends started laughing, but I shot them a look that made them freeze."I know you're here to eat, but why follow us? I want some privacy with my friends. And don’t bring Aria into our issues," I told her firmly."Privacy? For what? To plan your little photoshoot and the wedding tomorrow?" she asked, her voice getting higher. "Is that why you’re acting like this? Because of her?""Tsk. Think whatever you want, Irish. I’m done here," I snapped, turning my back on her. I could hear her calling me, but I didn't stop. I headed straight for the canteen. I didn't
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Chapter: 4(Lander POV)"Son, why a church wedding?" my father, Rafael, asked as we drove back. "You have a girlfriend, and I thought she was the one you wanted to take to the altar."I stared out the window, the image of Aria in that dress burning into my mind. "I just changed my mind. I want a real wedding, even if it's not with Irish.""But I thought you hated her?" my mother asked."I changed my mind," I repeated firmly."Son, remember this is just a contract," my father reminded me. "Laurence is the one destined to marry her eventually. Your brother already agreed to take her next year. You are just a placeholder."A placeholder. The word felt like a slap. I remembered how she provoked me at dinner by mentioning Laurence's name. She knows he was the first choice, but she doesn't know the most dangerous part of the deal."Does she know about the transfer?" I asked. "Does she know that next year, she’s supposed to be handed over to Laurence?""No," my father said. "She only knows he was the
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Chapter: 3(Lander POV)We arrived at Aria's house, and my parents went in immediately. My father, Rafael, greeted Wilson Montefalco. "Good evening, Wilson. This is my wife Sandra, and my son, Lander—who will temporarily take the place of Laurence as Aria's husband."Wilson looked relieved but curious. "Oh, temporary? So have you spoken to Laurence about this?""Yes," my father replied. "He agreed the moment he heard Aria would be the bride. However, he is stuck in London until next year. For the meantime, Lander will stand in for him."(Aria POV)I was in my room, my heart racing. My mother kept knocking. "Aria, come out now! Don’t keep the Storms waiting.""But Mom," I said, looking at the revealing dress. "This is too much. You’re making me look way too feminine.""Nonsense," she replied. "This is to impress the parents. Now, let’s go."When I walked downstairs, the room fell silent. Lander was staring at me, completely speechless, his dark eyes locked on mine."Your daughter is stunning, W
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Chapter: 2Aria’s Pov"Lander Storm.""Lander Storm.""Lander Storm."The name played on a loop in my head like a broken record, haunting every corner of my mind. I sat on the edge of my bed, staring blankly at the wall as my father’s words from the study replayed over and over. Of all the men in this world, why did it have to be him?I could never forget my first year of college. I was a girl with a heart as fragile as glass, and I had a crush—no, it was a painful, desperate obsession—with Lander. I remembered the day I finally gathered enough courage to confess my feelings. I was standing there, trembling, holding a handwritten letter in front of him and his laughing friends. He didn't even bother to read it. He just smirked, looked me up and down, and said loud enough for everyone to hear: "I’m sorry, but I don’t date charity cases. Besides, I already have a girlfriend."That was the most humiliating day of my life. The echoes of my classmates' laughter still stung my ears five years later. F
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Chapter: 1(Aria’s POV)"Daddy, no! I’m way too young for this marriage nonsense!"I slumped onto the velvet sofa in my father’s study, crossing my arms so tightly I could feel my nails digging into my skin. I was a second-year college student, for heaven's sake! My life was supposed to be about exams, late-night coffees with friends, and slowly finding my place in the world—not being auctioned off like a piece of prime real estate to the highest bidder.My father sighed, a sound that seemed to carry the weight of the entire Montefalco empire. He looked at me with those pleading eyes that always made me feel guilty, even when I knew I was right. He looked older today, the shadows under his eyes deeper than they were a week ago."My Princess, this is for your own good," he said softly, his voice trembling with a desperation he couldn't hide. "We need to plan for your future while there's still time. The world is changing, and our position isn't as secure as it once was.""Dad, I'm nineteen! Who g
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