THE BRIDE HE NEVER CHOSE

Layla's POVI saw his eyes widen with shock.Was what I said offensive?Well, I didn’t think so, I just spoke my mind.He looked at Xander, signaling him to come.“You heard what she just said, right?” he asked Xander.Xander nodded his head in affirmation.That’s when I remembered, Raina was obsessed with Dominic and would tear any woman apart who dared to come near him, except Maisie.Maisie was the only woman Raina was scared of.Well, from now onwards, I will change everyone’s perspective of Raina.I was tired of battling words with Dominic Foster.“Lie down”, I said, my voice mixed with annoyance. He looked at me with a questioning gaze.“To treat your insomnia,” I explained, already exhausted.I looked straight into his eyes and hypnotized him. Soon he was in a trance, and after on he fell asleep.Xander kept looking at me like I had done the impossible.“Why are you staring at me like that?” My annoyed look was visible.“I’m sorry, it’s been so long since the young master had f

Layla's POV“Who is here?” I asked, biting my nails, but already knowing the answer to what I asked.He looked at me with the same cold eyes, but something was different in his gaze, not hatred or desperation for revenge, but something I couldn’t seem to explain and put my hands on.I was trying to figure it out when the car was suddenly pushed forward.I jolted forward, causing my head to make an impact, my head spun, and I felt a trickle of blood dripping from my forehead.Dominic Foster turned to look at me, and I saw a cold glint in his eyes.What was that about? I still had other things to think about, like my life was in danger, the realization dawned on me, I started anxiously gripping the door handle and trying to get out.Dominic Foster suddenly gripped my hand.“Stay still,” his voice, low and calm, managed to calm me down, but I’ll never admit it.The car was still tailing us, Dominic Foster was making maneuvers, and the car suddenly crashed into us, making our car fly into

Layla’s POV He walked towards me.Each step he took made me feel closer to my death.As he approached me, I felt the sudden weight of guilt.He looked me in the eye, and all I could see was hatred and something within, something I couldn’t interpret. I looked closer, trying to understand.“Are you done staring?” his cold, icy voice brought me back to reality. It was obvious his patience with me was wearing thin.“A..about last night, I didn’t mean to..” My nervous voice was cut off.“What happened last night?” his sudden question threw me off guard.I looked at him, and he didn’t seem like he was pretending not to remember what happened yesterday.I breathed a sigh of relief.“Why did you come into my study last night?” his icy voice made my body tremble.I turned to him, thinking of an excuse.“I got lost because it was dark.” My voice betrayed me.It was obvious it was a lie.He looked at me, gazing into my soul. His eyes felt like a lie detector., I felt a lump in my throat.Why w

Dominic’s POVThe growing audacity Raina Ross was showing each day kept leaving me stunned.Ever since she came back, she had changed.She wasn’t greedy, selfish like she used to be. If it wasn’t for the face I kept seeing, I would have completely doubted her identity.She didn’t cling, make lavish dishes for me like she used to. She even stopped being a corrupt lawyer.I was growing fond of her, I didn’t want to, but I couldn’t control it.Maisie has been acting strange lately, or was she always like this?She couldn’t be; she saved my life 14 years ago.She was innocent, unlike the woman in front of me.I suddenly snorted at the thought that I could ever grow fond of Raina Ross.She was the daughter of a murderer, and I will stop at nothing to ruin her life.It seemed she was tired of living, as she slapped me.My eyes turned icy, cold, and I was filled with murderous intent.She locked eyes for a moment, all I could see was hatred, pure hatred.What right did she have to hate me?O

Layla’s POVI stopped in my tracks. What was I forgetting? Realizing he may be pulling my leg, I masked my expression and turned and giving him an expressionless gaze. He seemed shocked by the coldness radiating from me. If I could, I would have strangled him to death. I stared at him for a long time, and he finally opened his mouth to speak. “Raina… I … I’m…” his stuttering was getting on my nerves. I snorted and left. It was past midnight, and I kept tossing and turning, thinking where Raina could be. I was tired of living her life. I was in a miserable state when I heard a knock at the door. I mumbled lazily and went to open the door. My eyes were barely open. “Madame” Hara’s voice made me widen my eyes. “Yeah.. what do you want?” I yawned lazily. “Thanks for saving me, even though I framed you,” she said with tears gathering in her eyes. “I knew you didn’t do it out of your own free will, it wasn’t your fault,” I said, trying to soothe her. “I know it’s