All Chapters of His Forbidden Possession: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

“As you know, I’m closer to my mother than my father. Want to know why?” River added to ask, raising an eyebrow as he stared at my mom.There wasn’t even evidence of fear on it. River was planning to fight back from the start, and he doesn’t have any plans of stopping.I also had a feeling that he was mocking Mom, because that’s the exact question she asked me earlier.“Because she loves me without caging and controlling me.”“And are you saying that I’m doing those things? That I’m… caging and controlling my daughter?” Mom’s brows furrowed as she crossed her arms and tilted her head, still maintaining her demeanor despite all of River’s provocation.“Your words, not mine,” River answered without any hesitation, as if he had just dropped a bomb casually.The entire dining area was filled with silence as River uttered those words.Mom’s patience has its limit, and I could see that River pulled a string when the nerves almost popped in her veins, which was now visible on her neck.“You!

“Are you looking for Mr. River?” Mom asked, her lips curving into a smirk. “He’s not here. He says that he has some business matters to attend to, so he won’t be able to join us.”She looked delighted with the news.“It’s a good sign, anyway.” Her grin widened, shrugging as the driver got out of the car and opened the door for us. “Every time he’s here, you’re always torn. Having that troublemaker cousin of yours could be good for you.”I smirked at the back of my mind. Troublemaker? So that’s what he’s choosing to call River now?“Don’t space out and come inside,” Dad, who was now looking at me, spoke as he placed his tablet on the side. “One of my friends told me that most of the influential families were there now.”He added, “Our main purpose of going there is to meet Hans, but it doesn’t mean we won’t use this opportunity to our advantage. We could make more connections, too, who could help in increasing our wealth.”“Yes, Dad.” I sighed as I went inside the car, sitting in the b

Upon hearing those words, everyone’s gaze moved behind me. All of them were curious to know who spoke.But I don’t need to.Even just by hearing his voice, I already know who it was. The person who defended me from Hans.River. It’s him.Frowning, Hans looked at him. He still wore that sweet smile on his lips, but I could see the annoyance and irritation in his eyes. Hans just couldn’t do anything about it because everyone was watching, and like me, he had a reputation to take care of.“I don’t understand what you’re saying,” Hans asked, tilting his head as his smile widened, yet his eyes looked intimidating. “I’m not even saying anything.”Then, Hans looked at me and asked, “Right, Serenity?”As he asked those words, River looked at me, but I could see that he wasn’t expecting anything anymore. He must have thought that I’ll do the same thing in the Miller mansion before, that I won’t take his side, even though the only thing he always done is to defend me.“No,” I answered as I s

I added, “And if you think you’re being attentive and charming in my eyes because of what you’re doing? Think again.”The feeling he was giving me was the same as with my parents. Like I’m being constantly examined. I couldn’t move freely. It’s as if I always need to be conscious of my actions, even if I’m not doing anything wrong.“Oh, silly you.” Hans laughed genuinely, his gaze not moving away from me. “Do you think it will matter whether you find me charming or not? You’ll always be mine, even if you think shit about me.”He’s certain, and I’m sure there was a solid reason why. I don’t like how he was already claiming me,Like I’m a property he could use and dismiss when he doesn’t need me anymore.But why is it that when it comes to River, I don’t mind?“Anyway, don’t think that it’s because I’m not interested, and that’s why I’m not asking all of those things, Serenity,” Hans muttered, and his calling my name caused my heart to thump rapidly.In fear.“It’s because I already kn

“You… You’re kidding,” Hans muttered as if he was convincing himself. “You chose that punk over me?”“He’s not a punk. He’s my cousin,” I answered without hesitation, looking Hans in the eye. There wasn’t any hint of fear in it; only bravery.“And if you really wanted to marry me, then you should learn how to respect my family in the first place.”Not waiting for his answer, I was about to pull River away, but he beat me to it.River didn’t even glance at Hans. It’s as if he didn’t care about Hans’ existence at all, nor the gasps that filled the room. All he cared about was our intertwined hands.That’s the time I realized what I did. I held his hand without even thinking, and now, my heart was thumping rapidly.I’m just hoping that my cheeks aren’t reddening right now, because it would be weird in the eyes of others.This was wrong, not to mention it was scandalous.But when River’s other hand moved to my waist, holding me, grounding me as if telling me that his presence was already