CHAPTER 19- MEETING DAMIEN

ARIEL POV

Each day served as a constant reminder that my marriage with Ryan was drawing near. It is also a reminder that my stepmom was still probably after my life, and would do anything to prevent me from moving forward. She wanted me dead, or alive as a pawn to use.

Every time I leave the house, bodyguards are always stationed around secretly. No doubt it was Ryan's doing. Now that I would be in his world, I needed to be getting accustomed to a lot of things.

Things like popularity and being careful of scandals and paparazzi. Even though Ryan seemed to be someone who doesn't like his life being out in the open, he can't always escape it. The quiet and reserved life I wanted is slowly fading away.

The knock on the door prompted me to leave the novel I was reading, as I opened the door, meeting Eva standing by the door. Her wide smile almost creeping me up.

“Sister in-law, can I come in."? I rolled my eyes, standing by the left side.

I can't believe she is this welcoming. Alwa