LOGINQuin's POVBreakfast ended without any more hiccups, but I couldn't stop thinking about Billie's face. The bruise she tried too hard to hide, she's one of the most careful people I know so it couldn't have been whatever she said it was. The way she flinched slightly when Mum touched her cheek was something too. Billie was the notorious one so that was totally weird.I needed to talk to her alone, because I have so many questions to ask.The opportunity came when Tyler and my parents moved to the living room and Julian disappeared somewhere upstairs. Billie stayed behind in the dining room, pretending to help clear the table even though the housekeeper was already handling it.I walked back in quietly and closed the door behind me.She stiffened immediately."Don't even start," she said before I could even open my mouth."I haven't said anything yet.""You don't have to. I know that face too well." She picked up a glass and set it down again without any real purpose. "You've been stari
Quin’s POVThe awkward silence lasted for a while before my mum decided to bring up something to lighten the mood. Only that now , that something might have been a mistake.“So,” she started with a smile, “when should we start expecting mini yous around?”Every single person at the table went quiet. All focus was on the couple.Billie went still.The fork in her hand stopped halfway to her plate, and for a second she looked like someone had poured ice water over her head.Her husband Julian answered too quickly.“We’re not ready.”The sharpness in his voice made the silence even worse.Mum blinked. “Oh. I was only asking.”“I know,” he replied immediately, but his tone didn’t soften much.Billie forced out a laugh that sounded fake as hell. “Mom, relax. You’re already planning grandchildren when we can barely handle work.”Dad chuckled lightly. “That’s not an excuse or answer.”“Then the answer is no,” Julian said.Tyler shifted slightly beside me. I could tell he noticed it too.Ever
Quin’s POVTyler's movement dragged me out of sleep.He probably didn't realise what he did. I opened my eyes and watched him walk into the bathroom without saying anything. The door shut behind him, and I stayed there for a few seconds, staring at the ceiling.A lot happened yesterday.Aiden showing up. Tyler's nightmare. And then him opening up about his mom.It's not my place to judge, but she's the most shity mother I've ever heard of.Seeing him let go a little was relaxing. He acts so tough like a needle could break if pressed against his skin.The bathroom door opened, and Tyler stepped out, already dressed like he didn’t want to waste time.“Morning,” he said.“Morning.”He looked fine on the surface, but I knew better.“You sleep well?” I asked.“Yeah.”He kept turning and tossing throughout the night. So I want to try and believe he actually slept well.“We’re leaving soon,” I said. “Go eat something first.”“I’m not hungry.”“You’re eating anyway.”He rolled his eyes but di
Tyler’s POV To say I was speechless was an understatement. Did Quin just confess to worrying and caring about me?Someone please slap me back to reality. Quin only ever cared about himself, so if he's acting like this now, it’s probably because of the sex or…There was no or. It had to be the sex.Shit.A part of me didn’t believe that though. And now we still had to spend the weekend at his parents’ place.I let out a short breath.“You’re being dramatic right now. I already told you it’s nothing to worry about. And the night we met at the bar, I told you a little about him. I don’t think you cared enough to remember that.”It was the best I could come up with.He picked up the phone on his desk and set it straight.“Don’t let anyone into my office without my permission ever again.”With that, he dropped the phone.He looked like he wanted to say something, hesitated… then spoke anyway.“I have two meetings today, and after that we’re going back home. My parents can wait.”“What? Wh
Tyler’s POV“Miss me, babe?”I didn’t answer.I just stood there staring at him. My brain needed a few seconds to catch up with what my eyes were seeing. Of all the places he could show up, it had to be here. Quin’s office.My luck has definitely run out.Quin didn’t look at me.“I asked you a question,” Quin said, his voice low, like he was trying not to get pissed. “Why are you in my office?”Aiden didn’t move from where he was standing. If anything, he looked more relaxed. Which didn’t sit right with me.“Business, of course,” he said simply.Quin let out a short breath. “You’ve got a lot of nerve walking in here like you belong.”Aiden’s lips curved slightly. “I go where the money is.”“That explains a lot,” Quin replied.The silence in the room was heavy.Aiden finally shifted his attention fully to Quin. “I’m here to talk about a project.”“I’m not interested.”“You haven’t even heard it yet.”“I don’t need to.”Aiden tilted his head slightly, studying him. “Still making decisio
Tyler’s POVI should have just gone to Quin's room. At least I would be too busy to check my phone. But then I had to play hard to get and now I'm restless and can't sleep. Aiden is a terrible person, which was the main reason I cut him off. But what does he mean he's coming to take what's his...I didn’t sleep well. Every time I closed my eyes, my phone lit up in my head again. That message. That stupid message. I turned on the bed and grabbed my phone from the bedside table. Still there. I’m back to take what’s mine. I scoffed and locked the screen. “Yeah, you wish.”I got out of bed before I could think too much about it. By the time I stepped out of my room, Quin was already awake. He was in the kitchen, sleeves rolled up, looking like he had everything under control.“You look like shit,” he said without looking up.“Good morning to you too.”“You didn’t sleep.”“I slept perfectly well.”“Liar.”I ignored him and picked up an apple, went straight to wash it and started eating.“B
Tyler’s POV The moment I stepped out of Makell Holdings, I took a long breath of fresh air like I had just escaped a war zone. My head was still spinning from the conversation with Quin. Four months. Stay married to him for four months. The man had completely lost his mind. I shoved my hands int
Quin's POV For weeks ,I've been searching for the guy who I supposedly got married to. And lately from chatting with him and staring at his side view images he reminded me of my PA , so I decided to test him and see, by asking him if he had been to Vegas before. His reaction was weird but he immed
Tyler's POV I stared at the phone for way too long as I lay sprawled on my bed. "Wait a minute," I thought to myself, " the phone was a burner phone which means he can't track it. I could have some fun while I can. I know Cass would think I'm crazy." So I did. I sent him a text back. "Catch me
Quin's POV I made the worst mistake ever. Drinking and getting drunk was never my thing, not to talk of getting married to someone I don't know. He ran away with evidence of the matrimonial but lucky for him Jake sent me a picture of us that was posted on the internet, but his face was fuckin







