All Chapters of Bride Wars: Battling His 18 Lovers for the Ring: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

I had never imagined that the man I trusted most would cheat on me behind my back. What made it even more absurd was that the woman he cheated with was brazen enough to show up at my door to provoke me.Someone knocked on my door that day. When I opened it, a sweet-looking young woman stood outside. She looked barely 18 or 19.The moment she met my eyes, open hostility flashed across her face."Hi, I'm Sabrina Stout. I'm here to return a shirt Percy Gaskell left at my place."As Sabrina Stout spoke, she pulled a man's shirt out of her bag. "I already washed off the lipstick and red wine stains. And this is for you."Then she took out a small bottle of lubricant and pressed it into my hand."I use this brand every time. Percy likes this scent the best. His appetite is huge. He needs it at least 15 times a month. If you don't use enough lubricant, it really hurts every time you sleep together."Faced with such a blatant provocation, turmoil surged inside me, but I kept my face cal

Chapter 2

Percy was stunned by the slap. He clutched his face and stared at me in disbelief.Since the day we met, I had never lost my temper. Especially with Percy, I had always gone along with whatever he wanted. So when I hit him, he froze."Are you insane? You actually hit me?"He snapped back to himself and glared at me, rage written all over his face.I was already done. I crouched down and went back to packing my suitcase.When Percy saw that I wasn't responding, he grew even madder. He grabbed me, hauled me up, and slammed me against the wall, pinning me there with his stare."Stop dodging the issue. Sabrina was kind enough to bring my stuff over, and what did you do? You hit her without even asking what happened. She's just a college student."How's she supposed to face her classmates after this? You're going to her campus right now and apologize to her in front of everyone. If you don't, I'll never talk to you again.""Fine. Then don't talk to me. That's exactly what I want."

Chapter 3

Late that night, the unfamiliar number sent another photo.Sabrina sat on the bed in nothing but lace lingerie, lazily toying with my necklace. Percy was asleep next to her."So this is your mom's necklace? It doesn't look like much. If I threw it away, would you crawl around like a dog to pick it back up?"See that? This is what happens when you mess with me. Take it as a lesson. Next time, keep your hands to yourself."You're still up this late. Waiting for your boyfriend? Don't bother. He's not coming back. You should get some sleep too. Staying up late gives you wrinkles."My hands were shaking so badly I could barely type."I'm warning you. If you don't return my necklace tomorrow, I'm calling the cops."Sabrina sent back a tongue-out emoji and didn't reply again.…The next day, I went to Percy's villa to get my necklace back. I hadn't even made it to the living room when I heard Sabrina's voice, sweet and clingy."Percy, haven't I been doing well lately? Why did you on

Chapter 4

I hadn't expected Julian to come back early. He was afraid I might suddenly change my mind, so he made time to return and marry me first.Seeing how rushed he was, I couldn't help but find it funny. "I already promised you. There's no way I'd go back on it. Look at you, all nervous. What? Are you afraid I'll run off?"He pulled me into a tight embrace, like he wanted to merge me into himself. "I'm scared this is all just a beautiful dream, and when I wake up, you won't be here anymore. You'll still be marrying someone else. I wouldn't be able to take that."I laughed and called Julian an idiot.He couldn't wait even a second. He grabbed my hand and hauled me straight to get married. It wasn't until we walked out of city hall that he finally let himself breathe.Right then, my phone buzzed with a text from Percy."Alright. I forgive you. Come back soon. The house feels strange without you."I didn't text him back.…The day after we got married, Julian had to leave again becaus

Chapter 5

Percy stood and reached for my hand, but I shook him off.He looked confused by my reaction. After a moment, it seemed to click. He assumed I was still sulking and gave a helpless smile."Alright, stop making a fuss. I came to get you, didn't I? I actually forgave you a long time ago. I just wanted you to fix that nasty temper of yours. I'm doing this for your own good."I frowned. "Who do you think you are to me? Why should I go with you?"I turned and walked away.Percy grabbed my wrist, guilt written all over his face. "I know you're still mad at me. I know this is all my fault. As long as you come back with me, we can just pretend none of this ever happened."My back teeth ground together. He'd put me through hell, and he thought an apology could wipe it all away. He expected me to go back with him and act as if nothing had happened.How could he be this shameless?I shook Percy's hand off again. Just looking at his face made my stomach churn. I glanced at Sabrina standing

Chapter 6

I had just turned to leave when Percy grabbed my wrist for the third time.That was it. I was out of patience. I turned back and glared at him. "If you keep harassing me like this, don't blame me for calling security."Percy showed no fear at all. He still thought I was playing hard to get."I sent you abroad because I wanted you to fix that nasty temper of yours. But after all this time, you're still the same. Why can't you learn to be more open-minded, like Sabrina?"I yanked my hand free and rubbed my aching wrist. "Let go. Percy, we're broken up. Stop bothering me."Percy had already lost his patience, though he'd been forcing it down. The second he heard me say that, he finally lost it."When did we ever break up? Unless I say we're done, you're still my girlfriend! You were then, you are now, and you will always be mine!"I didn't bother responding to Percy's outburst.I checked the time. Julian should be here any minute. If he saw me dealing with my ex, he'd definitely g

Chapter 7

Percy looked like he'd been struck by lightning, unable to believe what was happening. It took him a long moment to come back to himself."Maisie, is what Mr. Ripley said true? Did you get him to play along just to get back at me?"When Percy still refused to believe it, I pulled my marriage certificate out of my bag and slammed it down in front of him. The official seal burned into his eyes."I've been married for a long time now. It's legal and official. You're just too arrogant, too lost in your own world to notice."Percy grabbed the certificate and read it over and over. The color drained from his face. Even then, he refused to accept it."No... No way... It's fake. We never broke up. How could you marry someone behind my back? You loved me so much."I cut straight through his delusion. "The moment you decided to make me compete with the women for the role of your bride, I stopped loving you completely."Didn't you say Sabrina was young, pretty, and full of energy, and that

Chapter 8

I was baffled. Since when did I owe Percy and Sabrina any money?Percy whipped around and glared at Sabrina. "Shut up. This is between the two of us. You don't get to interrupt."Sabrina pointed at me, looking like she was about to cry. "What does this old hag have that I don't? You promised you'd marry me. We were almost done getting the wedding ready, and then you changed your mind at the last second, saying you still couldn't forget Maisie."You treat her so well, and she doesn't appreciate it at all. Why won't you let her go? Why won't you marry me? I'm only 19. I gave you my first time. What am I supposed to do now?"She burst into tears, clutching Percy's hand as she begged him."If you marry me, I won't care how many women you have on the side. I'll give you the freedom Maisie never could. Even then, you still won't pick me?"It was obvious Sabrina didn't really love him. She just wanted a rich man. As long as Percy was willing to give her money, she wouldn't care whether

Chapter 9

Percy's project completely fell apart.After Sabrina drained his savings, he'd placed all his hopes on this deal. If Julian had been willing to invest in his company, Percy would've made a large sum of money again.Instead, the deal didn't happen, and Percy walked away with debt. Lost and miserable, he spent his days drinking himself numb at a bar.He remembered the first few days after I left. He'd been sitting in this very place, talking big with his buddies, pretty women hanging off both arms.Back then, he'd bragged smugly, "Man, it's great when nobody's on my ass. After Maisie left, I finally learned what real living is."His friends had celebrated his newfound freedom with him. But it didn't take long for regret to set in.Everything had slipped completely out of his control. He never imagined that I'd truly leave him behind and marry Julian.In desperation, he even went to Dad, begging Dad on his knees to persuade me. "Mr. Cullen, please. I can't lose Maisie. Help me talk

Chapter 10

Time passed quickly, and before I knew it, spring arrived the following year.I was at work when my assistant told me someone was asking to see me.It wasn't Percy or Julian. It was the last person I expected.Sabrina strutted in and slammed a marriage certificate onto my desk. "Percy and I got married. He's my husband now."I put down my design sketch and stared at her as if she were ridiculous. "You came all the way here just to tell me that? You really have nothing better to do."She threw a hospital report on top of the certificate. "I wasn't planning to make a big deal out of things before, but now I'm pregnant with twins. Everything costs money, so I think it's time we settle accounts."You were with Percy for seven years. He paid for everything you ate and everywhere you lived. And now you're paying it back."So that was what Sabrina was after. Percy probably had run out of money.I kept my cool and called Percy. "Sabrina is raising hell at my workplace. She insists I re

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