All Chapters of Contracted to My Ex's Cold Brother : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

ELOISE “What!?” I gasped at the cold, ruthless man before me as he dropped the sudden, unapologetic news on my face. The ink on that suicide contract was barely dry when I was forced in another mission of meeting the huge press conference!I had expected a day of quietness, maybe some time to adjust—to wrap my head around the fact that I had just signed myself to my boss who wasn't only my boss but my ex-brother in law. Ugh! Why does it sound suddenly so pathetically disturbing!?"Don't you think this is moving way too fast," I protested, my voice nearly drowned out by the aggressive hum of a high-end blow dryer."We just signed the contract. You’re throwing me to the wolves, and I’m pretty sure my tears haven't dried from this morning yet.”Abraham stood by the window of the dressing room, his back to me, looking like a statue carved from charcoal and arrogance. "The wolves are already at the door, Eloise. It’s a strategy to get the upper hand. You should know it as a lawyer.” He

ELOISE By the time Marcus dropped me off at the entrance of the master wing, I was already exhausted. My feet ached from the designer heels. Thankfully, the dress was comfortable enough to wear the whole day.“This is your room, ma'am,” Marcus spoke. “Your luggage is already in the room.” I blinked, suddenly a bit uncomfortable at the formal mention. "Um, can you not call me 'ma'am'? It's a bit weird.” “That’s only proper.” "How about you call me Miss Ricardo?" I negotiated. "At least until I'm used to it.”He remained silent for a moment, then gave me a polite, tightly controlled nod before vanishing down the hallway, leaving me standing in front of two massive double doors that felt less like an entrance to a bedroom and more like the gates of a gilded fortress.I pushed the doors open, took a few steps into the room, and stopped dead in my tracks. My suitcases were already there, looking small and deeply out of place. It's an ultra-modern master suite... The room was luxuri

ELOISE "He—he had an attack.” My voice was choking with tears I was forcibly trying to suppress. "He was fine last night. He was supposed to be stable.""I know. And we are going to find out exactly what happened, but I need you to calm yourself first." Abraham's gentle tone echoed in my ears as he cupped my face. "We are going to the hospital, okay?"I swallowed hard and nodded, pulling myself straight. I couldn't break, not now. We hurried out of the mansion. As soon as we got in, Abraham gave the driver the hospital name, and the car immediately moved. I was a bit taken aback though. How did he know the hospital name? I didn't remember to give him. However, I didn't have the energy to dwell on it. My thoughts were on Grandpa at the moment. He was the only family who always cared for me. He made me smile and looked after me. When I decided to become a lawyer, he was the only one who supported my dream. I've been going through a lot these days. I can't afford to lose my only

ELOISE My lips parted to say something, anything. But nothing came out. I only stared at him.Beep… Beep… Beep…A sudden ringtone broke the silence. I blinked, looking away.“I've to take this call.” Abraham stepped away. Through the clear glass partition of the room, I watched him step away into the quiet corridor to receive his phone call.He stood with his back partially to me, his broad shoulders squared, his commanding posture radiating an aura of absolute control even as he spoke into his device.I couldn't help but glance at him through the glass. A strange, overwhelming knot tightened my throat. I had been tied to Damien for five years. Spent endless nights crying in the dark while my ex-husband ignored my pain.He would always stand by and watch his family tear me to pieces just to protect his own comfort and social standing. He had never once stood up for me. I almost couldn't remember the last time he visited Grandpa with me, even after Grandpa's requests.Basically, he

ELOISE All eyes were on us now, including the teachers. But they didn’t dare to step forward.“What!? Are you crazy!?” The woman gasped. “Apologies to my son, and I'll end this here.” I repeated my words, avoiding her audacious comment. “Or else…” I didn't finish my words, instead, took out my phone. Realising she's going to lose, she hurriedly muttered, “fine! I... I am sorry, Leonard.”I glanced at the brimming little kid beside me. “I forgive you!” The little tyrant didn't forget to be a tease at the perfect moment. “Good, I hope you'll remember this next time.” Saying, I walked away with Leo, ignoring everything and everyone… As we entered the car, Leo jumped onto my lap. "Mommy!" he exclaimed, “You're so cool!”"The galaxy is always safe when we're together, Captain," I laughed softly, bending down to wipe a stray speck of sand from his flushed cheek before grabbing his small hand in mine. "If anyone ever disturbs you, let Mommy know.”“I will!”The car started. A moment lat