Semua Bab After My Wedding Was Stolen, I Married Ex's Uncle: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Tristan’s POV"What conversation?" I asked, brows furrowed.Rowan didn’t even look at me. His gaze remained fixed on Amelia. "That’s between me and her."This was getting stranger by the minute. First, I found out these two even knew each other. And now, they seemed a hell of a lot more familiar than I thought. They should never even have met. That story about bumping into each other at a hotel was far-fetched to say the least.Rowan turned back to me then, his tone cool but unmistakably sharp. "The better question is: why are you—a married man—still living under the same roof as your ex-fiancée?"His words hit like a slap. I straightened, trying not to bristle."That’s none of your business," I said. "She’s still family.""Is that so?" Rowan said, his voice heavy with suspicion.Before I could fumble further, Amelia stepped in. "Actually, I was just about to leave," she said, voice firm, chin lifted. "My bags are packed."I glared at her. "You’re not going anywhere."She blinked. "E

Amelia’s POV"How many times do I have to tell you?" I groaned into the phone, pacing my new apartment barefoot. "I’m not coming back, Tristan. Just leave me alone."There was a sharp silence on the other end, but I didn’t wait for another guilt trip. I hit ‘end call’ and tossed my phone onto the couch.God, that man was impossible. And then there was the other one… the one I couldn’t get out of my head. With a sigh, I picked up my phone again and video-called Liz.She answered almost immediately, her face appearing on screen with a face mask on and a half-eaten popsicle in one hand. "Finally! You ghosted me last night, woman. What happened after the toast from Mr. Tall, Dark, and Dangerous?"I slumped back against a pillow. "It was chaos. I ended up cutting things off."She blinked. "Wait, what?! You kissed THE Rowan Lancaster in a storage room and then just… ended it?""I know, I know," I groaned, rubbing my temple. "But I had to. Things were getting out of control. He was getting

Amelia’s POVI felt a sudden wave of panic rise in my chest as I watched Rowan settle into his seat at the head of the conference room table. He looked… devastating. His dark hair was combed back, his strong jaw clean-shaven. His Mediterranean complexion practically glowed against the crisp white collar of his shirt.The muscles in his broad shoulders and arms bulged under his tailored suit. I swallowed hard, trying—failing—to push the image of his body against mine out of my mind.God, what were the odds?Rowan Lancaster. Of course he was the CEO. Of course he was the one behind the project I had just poured the last seventy-two hours of my life into. And of course, I was walking into this meeting as Vera Calloway. He had no idea it was me. Or… did he?My stomach twisted.If he exposed my real identity, everything I’d worked for would unravel. And after the way things ended between us, there was no telling what he might do.Claudia nudged me sharply, snapping me back to reality. "C

Rowan’s POVAs ‘Vera Calloway’ continued her presentation, I found myself seeing Amelia in a completely new light.I leaned back in my chair, gaze fixated on her. God, I’d been blind.I had thought of Amelia as just another beautiful woman with a temper and a complicated past. A fiery blonde who stirred something wild in me.Oh, how I’d underestimated her.She was smart, articulate. She held her ground even under fire—especially from that stubborn vice president with his own agenda.Most people would’ve folded. But not her. She pushed back with grace and facts.I felt something stir in me again. Not just desire. Admiration.A board member leaned toward me, whispering discreetly, "She’s good. She’s got the room, sir."I rubbed my thumb along my jaw, trying to suppress a smirk. This woman wasn’t just some fleeting obsession. She was something else entirely.She could challenge me. Surprise me. Hell, maybe even change me. And I didn’t know whether to be intrigued… or terrified.The other

Amelia’s POVVictoria smiled as she glided into the room, her designer coat draped just so over her shoulders. "Hello everyone," she purred. "I’m so honored to be part of this wonderful project."I stared at her, stunned, but quickly masked my reaction. Of course Rowan would do this. I’d been foolish to think he wouldn’t. Just because he’d hired me didn’t mean he wouldn’t hire her too. Apparently, this was his version of punishment. Victoria launched into her introduction like a seasoned performer. "I’m a strong anti-illness advocate and wellness blogger," she announced brightly. "I’ve just gotten married to the love of my life, and even though life threw me some tragic curveballs, I’m determined to spread positivity and hope."The board members nodded, visibly moved. One of the older gentlemen actually dabbed at his eyes."She’s so brave," someone whispered behind me.Yes, she was very good at winning sympathy. A professional, really.I didn’t want to speak, didn’t even want to b