61. Are you hiding from your wife?

Lucien’s POV, One week later“Fuck, Lucien.” Adrian holds his head with a grimace, and I rub the bridge of my nose. “What the fuck are we doing in a supply closet? Why did you pull me…” “Hushh.”I hiss before he keeps talking and blows my cover. Then I peek through the gap and watch her pass. As usual, she has her glasses on, her hair is packed in a tight bun, and a scowl is on her face. “Are you hiding from your wife?!” he whisper-yells, and I roll my eyes, even though he can’t see me in the dark room. “No, I’m just…” I gesture with my hands, and he chortles.“Sure, you are.”“Shut up.”I fling the door open as soon as she’s out of sight and drag him with me to my office. No, not my office. Mireya’s office. That’s one of the only places Elara can’t be found dead in. “You know this is bad,” he laughs, “you are so gone.”I ignore him.“It’s unbelievable,” he continues. “The Lucien Kòrvac. Terrifying mafia heir. Billionaire. Emotionless monster. The Young Wolf. Hiding from his wi

62. Avoiding Lucien

Elara’s POV, Avoiding Lucien Kòrvac should not be this difficult.The man practically runs half the world. He owns buildings I probably haven’t even heard of yet, so it's not impossible that I still manage to see him everywhere.Hallways, the office and even the kitchen once, which ended with me pretending I lost my way at three in the morning when I in fact needed a snack while he stared at me over a glass of whiskey like he knew exactly what I was doing.Which he probably did.It’s been a week since that night. A week since he kissed me like he meant it.A week since he held my face in his hands and looked at me like I was something precious instead of dangerous.A week since he said: You are my present. You are not just a memory. You are everything I want and more.And I hate myself for remembering every word and thinking about it every second of the day. He was drunk. Lucien Kòrvac probably wouldn’t even look at me twice sober if his pride wasn’t involved.The thought alone is h

63. .The elevator scene

Elara’s POV, “You’re such a fake,” he says, and I furrow my brows. Excuse me?“You know what?” I glance at him before averting my gaze. “That’s how conversations usually start.”“You don’t know? It’s apparently a thing to call out people’s bullshit before speaking like civilians.”I scoff. “We’re anything but civilians.”“Hm. Like a couple.”My jaw tightens. What could a girl do to get silence around here? I fold my arms tightly. “You’re unbelievable.”“What part about me is?”He asks, and I finally look up to glare at him, but when I see he is already looking at me, my gaze falters. “Everything.”“Specific.”“Can’t we just talk like normal human beings?”“But we’re not normal human beings. I’m a mafia, emotionless don, and you’re a single mother with so many layers.”“And that’s where you’re wrong,” I hiss, and look away. “I don’t have many layers, and you’re not emotionless.”“Enlighten me.”I look at him, and his eyes cloud with something I refuse to consider. “You call me a

64. Viper

Lucien’s POV, I have half the mind to strangle Mr Adreel, who interrupted us, but I know from the look on his face that something is threatening the company. Besides, he’s an aristocrat and a shareholder who doesn’t work for me, but for the company, so for him to be here in the first place is bad news. I never really cared for Adreel, except for the fact that he’s Nikolai’s older brother and one of my favourite children’s fathers. Tanya. He’s a good man to work with, regardless. “Adreel.”I say, stepping out even if staying inside with her forever is the convenient option. My pulse is still uneven, and her voice is still trapped in my head.Then why don’t you? The answer tugs at me. Wanting something has never meant I get to keep it.The man looks between us nervously before lowering his voice.“There’s something you need to see immediately.”I straighten slightly as I notice the panic in his expression is real. “What happened?”He steps closer to me, and I have to tilt my head to

65. I trusted her

Lucien’s POV, Viper. He’s a famous hacker known all over the world for working alone, and he’s never been found. My chest tightens because suddenly, too many missing pieces begin connecting at once.I remember when she’d told me that she contacted Viper to help her with her school accusation. Oh God, I want her to deny it properly, but she’s too calm. They’d force me to punish her. She’d be arrested! And that’s going to be the simplest process of it all.She turns toward me with eyes, forcing me to believe her. “It wasn’t me.”“Clearly,” Adreel takes a step forward. “You somehow got Viper to do your dirty job.”Her eyes blaze with anger, and she hisses, “Shut up.”“Excuse me?”“Are you guys stupid? You told him it had something to do with the company’s accounts, and I willingly followed. If I really was stealing the money and it’s fixed, do you think I’d still be here?” She takes a step closer to Adreel and glares at him. “Think. This is tech, so think. I have the money. It’s flowi

All Chapters of Contract marriage: I am the daughter of my husband's enemy: Chapter 61 - Chapter 65

61. Are you hiding from your wife?

62. Avoiding Lucien

63. .The elevator scene

64. Viper

65. I trusted her