LOGINI waited thirteen years for him to marry me. Instead, he married another woman without a word, and I became the city’s joke. On his wedding night, I got drunk and smashed open the door to his bridal chamber. I picked the right door but found the wrong man: his new wife’s older brother. A billionaire who ruled the city before he turned thirty, handsome as sin and twice as ruthless. A man I could never afford to offend. One night later, I was pregnant. When the scandal exploded, he stood in front of everyone and said, “The child is mine.” So we married. Neither of us had a choice. Now everyone says I’m the luckiest woman alive. My ex, who is now his brother-in-law, is sick with regret. Every woman in the city is green with envy. But they don’t know what it’s like to wake up married to the one man I was never supposed to touch. He was untouchable. I was never supposed to climb that high. One night of terrible luck changed everything. Now I’m his wife. And the only question left is: why does he look at me like he never planned to let me go?
View MoreJosie's Point of View "Can't you?" Colt countered, his eyes and expression damnably innocent."...Um, I haven't mastered that particular talent yet!" I said, sweating."That's a shame. It's a very popular language lately, especially useful for women. Meow~" He said it unhurriedly, and finished with a bewitching meow that could melt bones.I had meant to tease him, and instead I was the one left speechless.Princess narrowed her little eyes at me, smug.Like master, like cat.At the door, Gideon came in carrying his briefcase, a navy coat draped over his wrist, outstanding in bearing, lean and straight."Gideon!" I greeted him with a smile.I hadn't known him long, but he was very easy to get along with: witty, talkative, and mild as jade."Josie, you look well today. The nausea must be better," Gideon said, sitting down and chatting with me, smiling."A bit better, but I still can't stand strange smells.""Try to stay relaxed. And tell the kitchen whatever you want to eat. Don't let
Josie's Point of View The whole drive back, neither of us said a word.Colt kept his eyes on the road, and I watched the neon lights flicker past the window and let my thoughts drift off into the sky.The moment we walked in, we found Grandfather waiting."How is Wyatt?" the old man asked gravely."He's fine. A broken thigh bone. A week or two of rest and he'll be recovered," Colt answered."Good, as long as he's all right." Grandfather nodded, relieved, then turned to me with a kind smile. "You must have had a fright too. I've pushed your prenatal checkup back a few days. There's no rush. Just rest well.""Yes. I'll do whatever you arrange, Grandfather," I answered obediently.The old man smiled as though was thoroughly pleased with his granddaughter-in-law, who understood what mattered. "Go on up and rest. You're a priority to protect now. Don't tire yourself."I pressed my lips together in a bashful smile and went upstairs with Colt.In the room, Colt called for a servant to bring
Josie's Point of View We headed together to the inpatient building.The nurse told us Wyatt had been taken to the orthopedic ward, not intensive care or neurology or any of those frightening departments. The dread that had been churning in me finally settled.Orthopedics meant a physical injury. Once it healed, there would be no lasting effects.The ward was crowded when we walked in.Scarlett knelt beside Wyatt's bed, holding his hand, her lovely eyes fixed on him without blinking. In that moment I realized the spoiled princess truly loved him. She was as foolish and naive as I had been.Sadness crept into my heart like a virus. Even if ten thousand roads were laid between Wyatt and me, none of them could lead back, because another woman now stood in the place I used to hold.I pulled my gaze away and saw Loretta, the woman I had called Mom for thirteen years, who had always been kind to me and now seemed like a stranger.She had calmed down, too. She was nothing like the madwoman w
Josie's Point of ViewGideon led me out of the smoky "battlefield" and down to the first-floor lobby.It was packed. People lined up to register, people sat resting, old folks, children, middle-aged women, young couples, every kind of person.He settled me in a quieter corner, then went off and bought me a coffee. "Here. Warm yourself up.""Thank you." I took the paper cup numbly in both hands and didn't drink.He sat down beside me.We both stayed silent, the coffee's aroma drifting between us as the minutes ticked by.Gradually, the looks from the people around us turned strange. My cheek was swollen, with a vivid handprint on it, my hair was a mess, and my expression was blank. Their eyes would move from me to Gideon, and they all assumed he had done it."Miss, break up with him. Don't hold on, no matter how good-looking he is!""That's right. Use the law to protect yourself!""He'll sweet-talk you now and hit you again later. You can't live like that!"A few busybody aunties took






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