Lahat ng Kabanata ng THE TYRANT'S CONTRACT BRIDE: Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 50

The blacked-out Bentley glided past the seething mob gathered outside the imposing granite edifice of the courthouse, their raucous chants and shouts reduced to a dull, muffled roar behind the heavily tinted glass. Knox's steel-flinted gaze flickered momentarily toward the mayhem, catching a fleeting glimpse of Serena's slender figure beside her lawyer while a woman in a tailored suit barked out terse responses to the hungry media scrum swarming around them like flies drawn to rot. There she stood with her shoulders squared and chin raised in defiant poise as the incessant barrage of camera flashbulbs illuminated her delicate features in staccato bursts, casting her fine bone structure into stark relief one moment only to plunge her into inky shadow the next. Amid the incessant throng of curious onlookers and chattering parasites competing for their next juicy nugget of information to sell, Knox savored the sight of her regal and uncowed manner. Her full crimson lips parted

~A little while earlier~Jenkins put a soft hand on Serena's shoulder, his touch comforting in the middle of all the craziness that had taken over their life. He guided her and Kate towards the black luxury car parked just a few steps away from the courthouse after the announcement of Serena's acquittal. The vehicle evoked a whirlwind of emotions within Jenkins – a tangible reminder of his harrowing brush with death and his first encounter with the enigmatic masked man... the devil himself, whose presence still lingered in his mind with dread.Jenkins turned to face Kate as they got closer to the car and offered to drop her off at her house, which was only a few blocks away. He didn't know when those dangerous people would come to claim Serena now that the court trial was over. Nor did he have a clue where to take Serena himself, as a safe haven seemed increasingly elusive. A lot had transpired in the past couple of days, and Jenkins wasn't sure when would be the right momen

Killian cradled Serena's unconscious form tenderly in his arms and lifted his gaze towards the car's inner roof. He knew there was a camera hidden there, and he was certain that Knox was watching his every move. A slow and wicked grin spread across Killian's lips as he wondered what Knox's reaction looked right now on seeing his precious new bride held so closely by another man.Killian knew he was treading dangerous waters by intentionally provoking Knox, but he couldn't resist the temptation to draw a jealous reaction from the man who was as cold and impassive as the Arctic ice. There was a certain thrill in poking the bear…. in testing the boundaries of his dear Friend's legendary self-control.A soft chuckle rumbled from deep within Killian's chest. He knew that Knox hadn't been quick to save Serena; the only reason she wasn't currently rotting in a cell was thanks to the intervention of the one person Knox couldn't refuse. If it had been left up to Knox alone, Serena wo

Serena followed the maid down the magnificent hallway and through a door that brought them to a very beautifully designed staircase, leading to another hallway. Her steps faltered slightly as she took in the grandeur of her surroundings. The place looked like a maze, so she wondered how big it was. The corridor depicted in the image was an epitome of elegance and sophistication. It featured a long, straight passageway with high ceilings that created an airy and spacious feel. The walls were adorned with intricate moldings and wainscoting, painted in a soft, neutral color that enhanced the natural light flooding in from the large windows.Beneath her feet were polished oak boards so thick and luxurious that she felt as though she were walking on clouds.Along the length of the corridor were several beautifully crafted doors, each with ornate handles and decorative trim, leading to various rooms in the luxurious house.Serena noticed that the maid leading her was different from t

A ghost of a smirk played across Knox's ruggedly handsome features. "Knox," he stated simply, betraying not a flicker of emotion. Serena dragged in another deep breath through her lungs, giving voice to the question that had consumed her from the moment she first laid eyes on this devilishly good looking man. "Are you...my husband?" The tremulous words were laced with a potent mix of trepidation and breathless anticipation. Knox shook his head slowly and deliberately, his piercing amber gaze never wavering from her face. "I am!" Confusion clouded Serena's delicate features as a torrent of new questions flooded her mind. "Why did you marry me?" she pressed, frustration mounting at his evasive, cryptic responses as the burning, insatiable need for answers raged within her like an inferno. His amber eyes were fixated on her, piercing into her very soul. Thy were like twin pools of liquid fire that threatened to drown her in their fathomless, smoldering depths. "Taken responsib