All Chapters of Wild Nights With My Brother's Ex-Best Friend: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

NICOLEI step back and take a good look at my reflection in the mirror.I look good.That I have to admit.Earlier, when I picked out this dress in the really expensive boutique I went to, I asked myself why I was even bothering to dress up when I didn't want to attend that gala. But Mason's renting an expensive suit for the occasion, so I guess dressing up only makes sense in this scenario.There's a necklace I inherited from Katie around my neck along with matching earrings dangling from my ears. They're gorgeous and remind me of her. I look great—like someone who actually belongs in such an event.Mason agrees when he leans against my doorframe with folded arms. "You look so out of place amongst all this junk in your room. It's ridiculous.""I'll take that as a good thing."My brother sighs, already tired of me. "Duh, Nicole."I run my hands down the front of my dress to smooth down imaginary wrinkles. The truth is that I'm still nervous, and no effort I put into fixing my appearan

ROMANThe sight of Leonardo Calieri making his way toward me sickens me in ways that simply can't be explained.Violent thoughts fill my mind and I have this urge to punch him before he even has a chance to open his mouth. I keep my fists on either side of me, though. Nothing good will come of that.I just have to bide my time until I can figure out what these people want from me."Roman, I'm glad you came," Leonardo says as soon as he gets close to me. He's all smiles. "Are you having a good time so far? The event hasn't started yet, but there are many people around.""I don't know that many people.""It's a great time to make friends, then. Wouldn't you agree?"I stay silent after this and sip my drink. There's nothing worse than this. I hate being in a situation where it feels like my hands are tied and I have to keep a shit-eating grin on my face. Well, I'm not grinning this time around, but it feels like I am. The muscles of my face are tight. Silent rage is coursing through me,

NICOLE"It's complicated," I answer right away, looking over my shoulder to make sure that the door that leads to the room is still closed."Complicated?" Roman asks a little loudly, squinting his eyes at me. "I think we have time, Nikki. For fuck's sake. I came in here to escape the noise out there and all of a sudden, I see you standing here. I thought my eyes were tricking me! I could hardly believe it when I saw Mason out there."I stare at him for a few beats and wonder how to approach this. I glance at the door again. He doesn't know that The Bruiser and his family are waiting for me in that room. I decide to get away from the door and take his hand. Together, we walk along the long corridor. I'm aware of his eyes on me the entire time.But not here. I don't want to have a conversation with him while The Bruiser could walk in on us.We only stop when we're almost at the exit. His eyes never leave my face. I take a deep breath and pathetically try to gather my thoughts. I fail. "

NICOLECarmen's facial expression has changed completely and she's looking back and forth between all of us with her mouth wide open.For several seconds, nobody says a word. I can't seem to take my eyes off The Bruiser—or should I say, Angus. I'm definitely not going to call him 'Dad'. I'm not such a hypocrite. Besides, I'm still suspicious of him and what he wants from me. I should be focused on what Roman's ex is saying. She sputters, "Y-Your d-daughter? B-But how? How can she be your daughter?""Yes," Angus says coldly, glancing at me. There's still a smile on his face but there's no humor in his eyes whatsoever. He's staring back at Carmen coldly. "Life is unpredictable, isn't it?"Carmen can only stare back at him. I make eye contact with Roman. He's disturbed, I can tell. I also feel the same way. Everything about this event feels wrong at this point and I just want to go home. I look around for Mason and don't spot him.What's going on? Where is he?"So," Angus continues, p

NICOLEAngus completely disregards my urgency to find my brother and Roman, who are still back at the hotel where masked men are shooting at people."I don't understand!" I exclaim. I'm hysterical and I have zero intentions of calming down. How could I even calm down? They're still back there, and I'm here, in a car headed to heaven-knows-where. "Why can't we go back for them? You don't care about them, but I do!"Angus is smiling softly and his reaction to my despair truly frustrates me. "Don't worry, Nicole. Soon, you'll understand everything that's happening."I scoff. I can't believe what he's saying to me. "What if they get shot or hurt in some way? You can't control what happens!""What if I can?" he shoots back. Then, he sits and watches me, waiting for a reaction. "Now you have nothing to say?"Just how dangerous is Angus? "You mean to tell me that you're the one who's behind the shooting?"I expect him to answer this question, but he doesn't. Not right away, at least. Instead