All Chapters of Despised By My Billionaire Husband : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

“Instead of picking a fight with me, why don't you take it up with Aldwin? Ask him why he chose to marry me, a nobody, over you, if you were as special as you claim,” I turned and walked away. She stood with clenched fists, watching as I walked back to the hall; the broad-shouldered guard, following close behind. Aldwin looked at me. He raised a questioning brow as I stepped back into the hall. I gave him a reassuring smile, but his expression shifted the instant he noticed the security guard trailing just behind me. The hall was fuller now, the guests’ laughter and chatter competing with the classical music playing in the background. I caught a glance from a group of elegantly dressed women. They exchanged looks in my direction and whispered among themselves. My confidence melted like butter in a hot pan. How am I supposed to get through this night? This is my party, and everyone is here to celebrate with me, so why do I feel so sidelined? Like, I don't belong with Aldwin

And what was that supposed to mean? My heart jumped to my throat. I tried to pull away, to demand an explanation, but his firm grip held me close against his chest. He placed his other arm on my waist, guiding me in a slow, intimate rhythm. The heat of his palm on my bare skin sent a confusing thrill through my body, cutting through the questions that clouded my mind. My mind went blank. I mustered the last of my strength and walked back to my mom. As if the ridicule, and stabbing side glances weren’t enough; as if the outright rejection I’d been served wasn't enough, I was still being talked down to and belittled in the cruellest way by the very guests who were supposedly here to celebrate with us. “She’s bad news. She doesn't fit the Ellison profile at all,” one of the ladies at the next table said. “I'm very certain she has something on Aldwin; he’d never stoop to a girl of her class otherwise,” another said. “If she has something on him, it must be powerful to shut her up w

I opened my eyes slowly to see the housekeeper who had just woken me up. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted again. “Your breakfast is ready.” Is it morning already? Aldwin never came back. My first night as a married woman; no sex, and I slept alone. What exactly had I signed up for? “Where’s my husband?” I asked the housekeeper, who stood at the corner of my bed, watching me with new eyes. “Mr. Aldwin has already left for work. I’m assigned to assist with anything you need.” I picked up my phone from the nightstand. It was 8:45 a.m. “When did he leave?” I asked. “A while ago, ma'am.” “Alright. You can go now.” “Yes ma’am. If you need me, just use the house phone.” “Whats your name?” “Celine, ma'am.” “Thank you, Celine.” She gave a polite nod and a warm smile before leaving. I rolled out from under the covers, and looked at the lingerie I had chosen carefully, and worn last night for Aldwin. A pang of disappointment hit me. Not even a message from him. Meanwhile,

Matthew was assigned as my personal driver. Ray wasn't always available for my errands. I appreciated Matthew's easygoing nature; a stark contrast to Ray's rigid formality. He could hold a casual conversation. Yet, his eyes would often flick to the rearview mirror, and his answers were always just a little too careful. He was friendly, but he was not my friend. I knew, with a cold certainty, that every destination he drove me to and every conversation we shared was carefully noted and reported back to Aldwin. His paycheck, and his loyalty, came from Aldwin. “I'll be down in five, get the car ready,” I said to Matthew over the phone. I was going to pay an unexpected visit. We drove to Eats ‘n’ Licks. Mathew followed closely behind as I walked into the place that had paid my bills for years, until two weeks ago. Yeah, as expected, people recognised me. They had probably scrolled through posts on their tabs, already labeling me a gold-digger. Or even worse. I walked past the tab

“What?” Lisa sputtered, almost choking on her water. “Yeah. I fired Bobby.” “I never knew you could be this crazy!” She laughed, a satisfied sound, and I joined her. “It's been a long time coming. I mean, I never would have dreamt of being able to do something like that, but I guess being Aldwin's wife comes with its perks.” I winked. “My friend has gone crazy! What?” she said, looking at me with an incredulous smile. “You should have seen his face.” “I would have loved to see that!” she said, her eyes wide with expectation. “Serves him right.”“You said you’d tell me when it eventually happens,” Lisa observed quietly. “Girl, you know how invested I am in that gist…”“Yeah, I said when it happens.” I chewed my lips, looking away.“Do you mean it hasn't happened yet?” Lisa wore a surprised look. “It's been over….” She counted, her gaze fixed on the ceiling. “It's been six days since the wedding!” She said, holding up six fingers.“I know…”“Damn, girl! If he doesn't come to you