บททั้งหมดของ The Billionaire Heir (The Van Dyke Sisters 2): บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

The next day . . . Chelsea took Chastity and Caitlin to her new home Derek bought for her before they rode into the city for lunch. “Isn’t it the most romantic gift a man has ever given a woman?” Chelsea fake swooned. In reality it was the most asinine and alienating gift a man has ever given to a woman. What man would by his wife a house for her to live in it alone? Despite the circumstances of the union. “It’s very nice,” Caitlin said as she looked around at the vaulted ceilings in the living room. “Hmm. Yes. It is a lovely house,” Chastity said thoughtfully. She actually sounded like she meant it. “I admit I have an ulterior motive in bringing you here – Caitlin,” Chelsea admitted. “I was wondering if you would help me decorate it?” “Really?” Caitlin said as her eyebrows rose. “This is a gift of love from your husband. Surely you don’t want me tampering with it.” “Well, I don’t want you

Mr. and Mrs. Carlton T. Van Dyke invites you to a celebration where a special announcement will be made. Join us for the formal black-tie event at six p.m. on July 31st at the Van Dyke EstateThey had invited a little over a hundred people. And most of them actually showed up to Chelsea’s surprise. The party was at such short notice she thought most of the guests would have prior plans.“Any sign of Daddy?” Chelsea whispered.“I’m afraid not,” Chastity said as she looked around the crowded living room. Her twin’s hair was in a tightly pulled bun. She wore a pink gown with sleeves.Chelsea blew out. Her blonde curls were pulled back in a cascading curls updo. She wore a long form-fitting ivory tube dress. Ruching made up the bodice. A matching shawl hung on her elbows. “Georgie isn’t here either.”“Well, consid

The Fox Hole Derek pulled his black Jaguar up to the door. Chelsea was glad to see the club had a valet. It was obviously pretty exclusive like Derek had said. Chelsea swung her legs out the car when the valet opened the door. She wore a black and yellow leopard print dress with spaghetti straps. It had a sweetheart neck-line that showed a good amount of cleavage. Derek tipped the valet and gave him the keys. They waited for the parking voucher. Derek wore a dark purple shirt and black slacks. He wore the diamond earring tonight and black Italian shoes. The valet gave Derek the voucher. “You two enjoy your night.” “Don’t worry we will,” Derek said with a big grin. He offered Chelsea his arm. She took it. Wow. It’s like we’re on a real date. They walked in to see a hostess wearing a black dress up front. She had platinum blonde hair. “Derek, hi,” the host

Two and a half weeks later . . . Derek had only texted Chelsea four times in two weeks to just say hi. Perhaps she was a little too harsh with him the last time she saw him. Telling him she’d be on her cycle for two weeks was a bit over the top. But at the time Chelsea had been beyond frustrated. The marriage wasn’t going the way she had planned or dreamed at all. Of course, she knew he had to work and they weren’t going to be in each other’s pockets at every waking moment, but she had thought being married to Derek would be better than this. After all, she had saved herself for the man. She had wanted him to be her first and only lover. But in the meantime, Chelsea and Caitlin had been able to shop for furniture for the new house. Luckily, they were able to find some painters who were looking for work to paint the master bedroom. Normally, it would have been difficult to find painters available during the summer at such short notice. T

Half the room was on their feet applauding her. A few men whistled which was followed by some catcalling. Beverly had gotten that reaction after her performance, but Chelsea thought hers was louder. Then again, it could have been her imagination.Her sisters and friends were still clapping and cheering when she got off stage.“You should have taken a bow,” Shelby said with a grin.“No reason to push my luck,” Chelsea said.Next thing she knew, they were surrounded by men. At least six of them.“Hey, you were great up there,” a guy said.“Nice lungs. Can I buy you a drink?” another guy asked.“Hey, buddy, I was here first,” another guy slurred.Before Chelsea could tell them she was taken, someone else said it for her.“You guys wouldn’t be chatting up my wife, would you?” Derek said as he squeezed past two of them.The guys started talking at the same time sputtering excuses and what not.Derek ignored them and approached Chelsea. “I didn’t know you were here.”Chelsea had