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Chapter 14 - Done Playing Nice
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After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle Chapter 20 - Red Wine and Regrets
Amelia’s POVI had no doubt Rowan Lancaster could find me anywhere if he wanted to. The man could probably find out what I had for breakfast before I did. But I couldn’t wrap my head around why he went through the trouble of tracking me down in the first place.Was it because my apology hadn’t sounded sincere enough? Or did he feel obligated—some misplaced sense of chivalry because I’d fallen into his arms earlier?I got into the car. Frankly, he didn’t give me much of a choice. His tone wasn’t angry, but it wasn’t up for debate either. He simply expected me to obey.The car was silent, save for the powerful hum of the motor. Finally, Rowan spoke."Why did you leave the venue without waiting for me?" he asked, his voice low and unreadable.I kept my eyes fixed on the city lights blurring past. "I had something to do.""What exactly?" he pressed. This time, there was a subtle shift in his tone, colder.I flinched, just slightly. "Just... some deadlines. Client work." I lied. Again.
After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle Chapter 19 - Twisted Sister
Amelia’s POVVictoria's fingernails dug into my arm a little too tightly as we moved down the hall."Oh sweetheart," she sneered, flipping her hair over her shoulder. She gave me a once-over, her eyes dripping with disdain."It’s clear you still don’t know what a real man actually wants," she said, voice low and mocking. "This outfit? Those little booty shorts? You look desperate, sis. Pathetic, really. Trying to get Rowan’s attention like some clingy ex—"Before she could finish her sentence, I ‘slipped’. Or at least, that's what I made it look like.I gave her arm a sharp yank."Oh my god!" she yelped. She stumbled and nearly toppled over in her sky-high heels."What the hell, Amelia?!""Oops," I said with mock sweetness. "This floor is so slippery!"She straightened, her mask slipping instantly. Her eyes narrowed. "Slippery? Please. I know a pathetic attempt at revenge when I see one, you petty little snake.""You started the game, Victoria. I’m just catching up."We were alone no
After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle Chapter 18 - Waiting for a Glance
Amelia’s POVI waited for several minutes, trying to breathe away the thunder pounding in my chest. My heart hadn’t settled since Rowan had left. His smell still lingered in the stairwell. I could still feel the heat of his body near mine, the press of his gaze. But that moment was over now.I straightened my top with trembling fingers, smoothed my hair, and finally cracked the door open a sliver. The hallway outside was quiet. Empty. No one noticed me slipping out.When I reentered the main hall, the buzz of business returned in full force. Rowan stood across the room, deep in conversation with one of the shareholders. His posture was cool, composed. His expression was blank. As I walked past, he didn’t even glance in my direction.Had I pushed him too far? Maybe my apology and the boundaries I set came off as cold—or worse, self-righteous. Had I humiliated him without meaning to?I shook my head, frustrated. It had been foolish to bring up that night again. I should’ve just let it
After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle Chapter 17 - Hidden in Plain Sight
Rowan's POVAmelia… was Vera Calloway?The realization struck hard, though I masked my shock and surprise with practiced ease.She was the designer I had personally approved—the one whose work had impressed even my toughest board members. I’d imagined someone older, perhaps more seasoned. Instead, I was met with her—the woman who had been tangled in my thoughts for days, now standing before me with a smirk that made it difficult to breathe.And then she did something utterly audacious. Teasing me like that. So unexpected… and yet, infuriatingly effective.I felt heat bloom just under the surface. A flicker of something primal stirred. So she wanted to play it like that?I narrowed my eyes slightly, studying her. The confidence. The fire. The fact that she had kept this side of herself hidden until now. Was she testing me?Fine.Game on.Amelia glanced briefly at me before turning her attention to the small group gathered around.Ever since she’d introduced herself as Vera, a cluster
After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle Chapter 16 - Falling For Him
Amelia’s POV"Rowan," I whispered breathlessly. What was he doing here?!I was still clutching a roll of ribbon, standing atop a ladder, as the realization struck me like lightning.Claudia’s earlier chatter echoed back to me: powerful family, handsome, taking over the company… I should’ve paid attention. I should have known. Of course, the new CEO was Rowan. Of course, he pitched up where I least expected him. Just my luck.He stood there in the doorway, infuriatingly handsome as always. His eyes were still locked on mine, unwavering. I swallowed hard.Panic bloomed in my chest. After everything that had happened—my bold request, his refusal, the storm I’d walked away from—I hadn’t heard a word from him in over a week. And now, here he was, standing in the middle of my carefully guarded world.No one here, except Claudia, knew I was Vera Calloway—the designer behind the entire launch. And even Claudia didn’t know my real name. My anonymity had always been intentional. For years, I
After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle Chapter 15 - The Last Word
Amelia’s POV“Excuse me?!” Giselle’s voice shot up like a siren, sharp enough to turn heads on the street.I didn’t flinch. I was done shrinking under her gaze.“You heard me,” I said, my voice steady. “I’ve had enough of the disgusting games your son is trying to play. A man who can’t keep his hands to himself doesn’t deserve kindness—not from his family, not from anyone.”Her skin drained of color. Giselle Lancaster, queen of composure, looked like someone had slapped her.“W—what are you talking about?” she stammered.A bitter smile tugged at the corner of my lips. “Oh? Did Tristan fail to mention what got him fired?” I asked coolly. “Why don’t you call him and ask? Who knows—you might even find yourself agreeing with Rowan for once.”“You’re lying!” Giselle spat. “I know how you girls are—always twisting the truth to get their way.”“Oh, I’m not the one twisting anything,” I said with a razor-sharp smile. I leaned in slightly, my voice low and calm.“You should be more careful
After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle Chapter 14 - Done Playing Nice
Amelia’s POVRowan's dark eyes locked on mine, holding me in place. I felt stripped bare by his intense, unreadable gaze. As if he was looking right into my soul, searching for my deepest, darkest secrets. He didn’t say a word.The longer the silence stretched, the more I squirmed. My fingers instinctively fiddled with my hair. After what felt like forever, I couldn’t bear his staring contest anymore. I lowered my eyes, pretending to study the last golden sip of liquor in my glass.Finally, his voice cut through the silence. "Is this about Tristan?" he asked, his voice low and measured. "Are you doing this to make him jealous? To get back at him?"I froze. The warmth from the alcohol evaporated in an instant.I had hoped, foolishly, that he'd seen something real between us. But instead, he thought I was still playing games with his nephew.The truth was, I had started to feel something for Rowan. Something complicated. Too soon. Too fast. But I couldn’t tell him that. What if he
After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle Chapter 13 - The Risk of Us
Amelia’s POVI closed my eyes. Nerves fluttered wildly in my stomach.Rowan’s hand was warm against my skin as he held me in place. I didn’t move, barely dared to breathe. Was he going to kiss me?Then… his thumb gently brushed my bottom lip—the one Tristan had bruised. I felt his warm breath against my lips. Part of me wanted it. Another part screamed at me to stay sane.Should I give in to him? Or should I resist? But Rowan didn’t kiss me. Instead, he pulled back, releasing his gentle grip on my chin.I opened my eyes, blinking in confusion. My initial relief was followed almost immediately by disappointment. What was wrong with me?He glanced at me with a teasing smirk as he restarted the car. "Why did you close your eyes? I was just checking your injury," he said, a glint of amusement in his eyes.I looked away, flustered. "How should I know what you were about to do? After what happened at the hotel... You're not exactly predictable."He chuckled. The sound was low, warm. It
After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle Chapter 12 - No More Mercy
Amelia's POV"What the HELL do you think you're doing?"The voice cracked through the air like a thunderclap. I barely had time to register it before Rowan's tall, broad silhouette stormed up to his nephew.Tristan stood no chance. Rowan reached him in seconds and shoved him away from me with brutal efficiency. Tristan stumbled and hit the ground hard, cursing under his breath.Rowen turned to me immediately. His eyes swept over me with concern as he extended his hand—strong, steady, reassuring. The moment our fingers touched, he pulled me up from the ground with effortless ease. As if I weighed nothing at all. The warmth of his grip lingered, grounding me in the middle of the chaos.His eyes scanned my face. "Amelia. Are you okay? Did that bastard hurt you?"I couldn’t answer right away. My lips trembled, and my entire body still pulsed with the aftershocks of fear. But then he took off his coat and draped it over my shoulders. The familiar scent of him—clean, luxurious, masculine—
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