All Chapters of TRADING MY EX FOR HIS STEP BROTHER : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

CHAPTER 1: BETRAYED KIMBERLY:I held the neatly wrapped gift in my hands, and headed to the Carter's. My heart was filled with excitement as I stepped into the family’s estate. The mansion was an architectural marvel of glass and stone, and the gates had been left open probably for Roland’s birthday celebration. Tonight was Roland’s birthday. And I'm here to celebrate with him.I walked through the grand entrance, exchanging greetings with a few servants. But there was something about the looks on their faces that I didn't quite understand. "Miss Walker, good evening!" Henry, one of the butlers greeted me with a polite nod. "Mr. Roland is upstairs in his quarters but he'll come downstairs soon. Do you mind waiting for him in the living room?""No need to wait downstairs, Henry," I said with a smile. “I'll just see him briefly before the party begins.”He nodded nervously.My flat heels made no sound as I headed to the second floor where Roland's room was located. I wanted to perso

CHAPTER 3: TWISTING THE NARRATIVE KIMBERLY:I ignored the look on my father's face as I walked up to him.“Hey Dad, Mum!”His arms remained crossed, and his expression was as dark as the night sky. His eyes seemed to burn with fury as he faced me. “Kimberly, what the hell were you thinking?”I froze, confused. "Dad? What.."He held up his phone, and my stomach twisted in shock. On the screen was a picture of me kissing Damien Carter.Tess.Of course."Flirting with Damien in front of Roland? Have you lost your damn mind?!" His voice was sharp, and he didn't bother to hide his anger.My hands curled into fists. Of course, Tess made sure to twist the narrative. "Dad, let me explain—""Explain what? That you’re out there throwing yourself at another man like some cheap…""Don’t finish that sentence, Dad." I warned, my voice low and trembling with barely restrained anger. "You have no idea what happened.""Tess told me everything and the proof is here. How could you embarrass Roland in

CHAPTER 5: COMMOTION AT THE REGISTRY KIMBERLY:I didn't notice her earlier, didn't even know when she came in. But when I heard her venomous voice and felt her firm hand on my shirt collar, I knew something was about to change.I held her hand and peeled her fingers off my shirt collar. “What are you doing, ma’am? Take your hands off me.”Everly halted in her tracks and turned. “What's the meaning of this, Barbra?”Barbra is Roland's mother. She glared at me. “She had it all planned out. She connived with her sister and set Roland up so she could marry the heir to Carter's Dynasty. Don't you get it? Roland has said several times that Tess seduced him.”Evelyn’s voice was low and cold. “Behave yourself Barbra and walk away. You should be ashamed of what your son did. But instead, you're here defending him. I guess apples don't fall far from the tree.”Barbra seemed furious. “If you succeed in marrying Damien, I will make your life a living hell.”I looked at her and nodded. “Challeng

CHAPTER 7: THE WEDDING RING KIMBERLY:Damien placed his hand on mine, his touch warm but firm. It seemed like he was claiming something that was already his. "Let me treat you to dinner, Mrs. Carter." he murmured as he opened the passenger side for me.I managed a smile. "Thank you Damien.”“Why are you thanking me? You're my wife.”I rolled my eyes. “It's not like we don't know what this is.”He looked at me, his expression serious. "Kimberly, I'm a businessman. Whatever business I decide to undertake, I do it to the fullest.”I slipped in, and sat quietly. I glanced around at the beautiful interior of the car while Damien rounded to his side and slid behind the wheel. “Are you taking this marriage serious?”He glanced my way. "Yes, Mrs. Carter."“Oh! Well, time will tell.”He smirked but didn't say more.I had a lot on my mind as I looked out the window. The battle line had just been drawn in the Carter's family. Will Damien be able to stand up for me when the heat start coming?

CHAPTER 9: JUST AFTER HIS MONEY KIMBERLY:I was just beginning to drift off when I heard the knock.It was soft at first. I rolled over, hoping whoever it was would just go away. But it came again and again.Groaning, I threw off the covers and padded across the room, rubbing my eyes. When I opened the door, I saw Janet, a maid standing there."Miss Kim," Janet whispered, wringing her hands nervously. "Sorry to disturb you. Mr. Kelvin wants to see you downstairs."I blinked. "Kelvin? Now?"She nodded apologetically. "He said it’s important."I suppressed a sigh. I had grown up visiting the Carters often enough to know everyone here. Kelvin was my father in-law.I didn’t want to displease him. "Alright. I’ll come."Janet gave a small bow and hurried off.I closed the door, grabbed Damien's robe, and slipped it over my camisole and shorts. My feet felt like lead as I followed the soft lights down the grand staircase, the house eerily quiet except for the ticking of the grandfather clo