Alle Kapitel von The Stranger I Met On The Altar: Kapitel 21 – Kapitel 30

ELIZABETH’S POV.I didn't resist when he began guiding me away, his hand still firm on my waist.I felt color form on my cheeks. I was beyond stunned, at what had just happened.My mother’s words, Aaron stepping up to pull me away, and telling my mother off, the proximity of our bodies.“We are leaving right now,” he said leaning closer towards my ears. His hot breath fanned me.I merely nodded, still unable to form my words properly.“My darlings,” came the shrill voice of Joyce Vanderbilt as she bumped into us.Even though I was still rattled, I smiled sweetly at her. I liked the woman. She radiated so much positive energy, the complete opposite of her husband.“Hello Joyce,” I said.“Oh Elizabeth, I can't help but be in awe of your beauty every single time! You look so divine in that dress. So perfect” she gushed, taking my hand in hers.She complimented me. Something my mother would never do.“Thank you,” I said trying not to glance at Aaron who still had his hands on my waist.He

Aaron’s POVI stared at the documents spread across my desk, more confused than ever. There were about six of them, all separate corporate purchases.On the surface, they looked clean and legal, but it was all shady.Each document details the discreet purchases of Knight Corp shares. Minor stakeholders have been selling their stocks quietly for quite some time now. However, that was normal. What wasn't normal were the buyers.When I first got hold of this, I had told Maxwell my personal Assistant to investigate it to the root.And he had returned to me with his findings.The buyers were all different on paper and when it was traced, they all led back to VD Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of VD Industries. Which only means one thing, my father.I clenched my fist stunned. Had he been secretly buying out shares of Knight Corp? And why?I checked the dates, and it all dated back to way before the wedding.Had he been trying to take over Knight Corp? Was the reason for the marriage not a merge

I was shocked at what I had done, but I didn't regret it. In a way, kissing my husband was something I had always wanted to do.And boy did it feel so good.Walking into the hall was awkward. I stuck to his side, arms linked and secretly wondering what was happening in his mind.I tried to read him but his face didn't give away anything.When I kissed him the second time, he didn't pull back or anything, he had remained still. Until I pulled back.The rest of the event was uneventful and it passed away really quickly.The car ride home was quiet and tense as well. He didn't look at me, but I occasionally stole glances at him. I hoped he wouldn't mention anything about that kiss cos I had no reasonable explanation.When we got home, he did something that surprised me, he didn't just walk in as usual, he waited for me.The chauffeur had been the one to open the car door for me, but he stood up and waited for me to alight.As I walked, he followed me closely, and I could feel his eyes bea

“What was that?” I wasted no time in asking.My mother straightened up, dusting imaginary dirt off her clothes as if to indicate that she was back to being her cold and always composed Alexis Knight.“That was nothing. Don't mind that” she said.“Are you kidding me right now?” I asked with a frown.“Who’s that girl and why is she threatening you? And also, what secret is she referring to?”“Betty, it's none of your business. What are you shopping for?” “Mum…” I said in a warning tone.“Okay then, I will see you later” she attempted to leave when I blocked her path.“You really think I will let you leave here without an explanation? You must really take me for a fool” I said with seriousness.Her gaze shifted to something stern and angry.“Get out of my way” “You don't just expect me to hear something like that and not ask questions. If you do not answer me, I'm going straight to Dad”Her face changed to an even murderous look as she grabbed my arms and shoved me to a shelf. She tigh

I moaned into his mouth.I wasted no time digging my hands into his hair pulling him closer. This kiss was fierce, wild, and angry.My knees almost buckled when he smoothly slid his tongue into my mouth. I hungrily and almost desperately sucked on it.His hands slowly moved to my ass and he squeezed it lightly. I moaned again.We were breathing hard, tangled together in heat and tension as he pulled me even closer.I wanted more. I wanted him.Then he pulled away abruptly. I slowly opened my eyes, still breathless. I almost groaned at the sudden loss of his lips on mine.“We can’t do this,” he said, amidst pants as he turned his back to me.I was confused. “B-but why?” I asked.“Because we are nothing. And this is wrong” he ran his hand along his head in frustration.“We are not ‘nothing’ Aaron. We are husband and wife” I said as I stepped closer to him.He took a step backwards immediately and I froze when his cold emotionless expression returned.“We are nothing. We are only husband