Lahat ng Kabanata ng THE TYRANT'S CONTRACT BRIDE: Kabanata 181 - Kabanata 190

Killian only smiled more broadly, never one to listen to cautions or respect boundaries. "Oh, come now. No need to be shy. I've done my research, you know. Did you know that a good, vigorous tumble between the sheets is supposed to help with those nasty cramps?" He threw her an exaggerated wink. "Don't go easy on my poor brother, sis. You have every right to make the Ice Mountain service you properly during these days and keep you...satisfied."The last word was practically purred in a tone heavy with salacious suggestion, and Serena felt her blush deepen until she was certain her face was a truly spectacular shade of scarlet. "Killian!" she hissed through gritted teeth, her eyes darting towards Knox to gauge his reaction to Killian’s crude remarks.How he could say such outrageously inappropriate things with a perfectly straight face, she would never understand.“What—” Seven suddenly grabbed Killian by the arm and forcibly dragging him away before he had the time to dig his own g

The final figure to emerge from the sedan was the one that really made the entire crowd absolutely erupt into disarray. It was none other than President Walter Bolting himself - the same man that the entire world had thought was dead!He looked every inch the powerful leader in an exquisitely tailored black tuxedo and had an intricate gold mask covering half of his face. Yet, it somehow only amplified his whole aura of distinguished authority. A hush fell over the crowd before the paparazzi surged forward like a tidal wave."Holy shit, it's President Bolting! I can't believe it!""But how is this even possible? Didn't he get whacked?" "President Bolting! President Bolting! Can we get a statement over here, sir?"“How are you still alive?” “We heard you were dead.” “Where do you stand now that a new President has been elected?” "Where have you been during these past weeks? Everyone believed you were dead.""What exactly is going on?"Microphones and cameras were thrust towards th

Kylie felt as if someone had dumped a bucket of ice water down her spine the moment Knox's penetrating gaze landed on her. There was something deeply, profoundly unsettling about this man with an aura of quiet menace that sent her instincts into full-blown panic mode. She didn't know the first thing about who he was, but every fiber of her being was screaming that he was dangerous. The kind that could end your whole existence without breaking a sweat.The overwhelming sense of dread she'd experienced earlier when she saw her dead father alive and well was amplified tenfold. It was like standing on the edge of a cliff, knowing you were about to fall but unable to step back. Kylie's fight-or-flight reflexes kicked into overdrive, and she quickly decided her best play was the damsel-in-distress card. She may be an actress with a shelf full of awards, but these crocodile tears were going to need every ounce of her considerable talent."Oh no, please!" she cried out, bringing a trembl

Just then, the grand double doors at the back of the hall swung open with a resounding boom, and a squad of grim-faced men marched in lockstep.They charged directly at Governor Glover, encircling him in a close semicircle and obstructing his path of escape. “What’s going on?” “How are these people?” The crowd erupted in a wave of confused murmuring and uneasy shuffling. The lead officer was a tall, imposing woman with sharp features and a no-nonsense demeanor. She delved her hand into her slack and flashed her badge. "Governor Michael Glover, you are under arrest for embezzlement of state funds, racketeering, and abuse of power as a public official," she stated in a voice that brooked no argument. A stunned, disbelieving silence fell over the luxurious hall as the gathered elite tried to process her words. Governor Glover's already flushed face turned an even deeper shade of crimson. His mouth opened and closed soundlessly a few times like a gasping fish before he finally sp

"Hang on!" Serena's voice suddenly rang out.The sudden interruption caused a ripple of surprise to wash over the assembled crowd. Their hushed whispers instantly died away and their eyes swiveled towards the source of the faint yet stern voice.Serena rose elegantly from her seat and strode forward. Each step carried her closer to Kylie, and her prowling, almost predatory gait spoke volumes about the shift in power dynamics between the two women.The crowd's collective gaze followed her progress as she moved, drinking in every detail of her transformation. Gone was the broken, desperate woman they had recently seen splashed across the tabloids. In her place stood a vision of poise and self-assurance. Serena finally came to a halt directly before her former half-sister. The contrast between the two women couldn't have been more obvious. While Serena radiated confidence and power, Kylie looked small and diminished. Her once-impeccable appearance was now marred by smeared makeup an