All Chapters of Forced To Be The Billionaire’s Bride: Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

After a day filled with stress and unspoken words, the evening had developed a calm rhythm. Normally bustling with activity, the mansion felt uncannily quiet. At the dinner table, Marie sat with her hands folded neatly in her lap and her eyes focused on the plate that had not yet been touched.Despite the lingering scent of the evening meal, she was not particularly tempted to eat. With his usual commanding presence, Howard walked into the dining room. He took his place at the head of the table and gave a curt nod to those who were already seated.Though he didn't say anything, his eyes briefly locked with Marie's.The long, uncomfortable silence went on and on. Soon after, Aaron came in his footsteps, reverberating through the corridor. He went into the room looking exhausted from the day's work, but when he saw Howard seated already, his expression changed to one of surprise."Father", Aaron said with a tone that was both surprised and wary.Howard nodded his head in agreement. “Aar

When Susann reached Aaron's study, the mansion was eerily silent. A disquieting silence had replaced the customary commotion of servants and the clinking of dinnerware. With papers strewn all over his desk, Aaron was sitting behind it, but his thoughts were elsewhere.Susann asked calmly but with concern. "May I come in? We need to have a conversation."Aaron massaged his temples while leaning back in his chair. "I am aware. Everything has been on my mind, including my father, Marie and Kara."Nodding, Susann said. "There's a lot to take in."The situation hung between them as they sat in silence for a while. Aaron finally said something. "I didn't notice what was going on at home because I was so preoccupied with the business and trying to prove myself to my father."Susann softened her gaze. "Aaron, you are not alone in this. People are concerned about you."With a mixture of guilt and gratitude, he gazed up at her. "I understand. However, I feel as though I have let Marie down. I'm

Every step she took away from him made his chest feel heavier. Marie sat down in the backseat as the maids carefully put her bags in the trunk. She rolled the window down and waved as the door clicked behind her. Aaron waved back with a fake smile. He had to use all of his strength to maintain it. He had not envisioned parting with her in this manner. Not at this time. Not at this crucial moment. He had made the choice himself, though, so he knew it was essential. As the driver started the vehicle and eased away from the front of the estate, the engine hummed softly. Marie kept waving her gaze fixed on Aaron’s silhouette as it shrank farther away. Once again, he lifted his hand and held it there until the car vanished around the bend in the lengthy driveway. She continued to stare at him until she was unable to see him anymore. As Marie turned in her seat and leaned back, the car fell silent. She inhaled deeply and trembled before placing her hand lightly on her stomach and experie

Warm patches of gold were thrown across the polished wood and antique rugs in Richard's sitting room as the afternoon sun shone through the tall windows. As Richard moved around, dusting and straightening with care, a soft, familiar old song could be heard in the background of the quiet hum. He had not experienced this light in a long time. It had felt too quiet in the house ever since Aaron and Marie's last visit, which was weeks ago. But there was a sense of excitement today. Marie had called earlier, sounding calm and cheerful. She had stated that she was en route. It was a brief visit, but he appreciated it. He folded a throw neatly across the armrest and fluffed the pillows on the couch, grinning to himself. He muttered, “About time. I began to think they had forgotten about me.” Humming started up again as he walked over to the shelf by the fireplace. He began by dusting a wooden picture frame's carved edge before turning his attention to the objects on the upper shelf. And

With confusion and rage roiling in his head, Aaron stormed out of the hotel lobby. The cool breeze did little to quench the fire burning in his chest as the night air hit him as he stepped outside. His anger grew even more intense as his mind repeatedly reenacted the exchange with Kara, including every word, tone and glance. It felt like a beast clawing its way out despite his best efforts to calm himself and push it down. Every step he took across the parking lot was laden with frustration, driven by the eerie vision of Kara standing there so calm and incredibly arrogant. When he arrived at his car, he swung the door open until it creaked, then slammed it shut with a loud thud. The noise didn't even concern him. In an attempt to choke the air around him, his fingers curled into a fist as he gripped the steering wheel, his throat tight and his chest tight. His palm slammed against the wheel, and a low growl escaped his lips. Even though he inhaled deeply, nothing changed. His thou