Semua Bab THE EX-WIFE HE COULDN'T RESIST: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Clara's Pov I braced myself for the hit, the airbag in my car puffed out to save my life but I was already well buckled in my seat with the belt. Holding the wheel tight, I breathed hard, pushing the air bag back in to see the damage. "Are you alright?" Someone called out to me and I turned. His brows were furrowed but not in anger, in concern, his voice wasn't reprimanding me, it was catering for me. "Are you fine?" His deep baritone sounded again and I nodded slowly. "I'm sorry if I hit your car, I was—" "It's fine," "No, I'll pay for the damage please, I wasn't—" "No," he shook his head and blinked, a small smile played on the side of his lips and that was when I noticed how ethereal he looked. His light brown hair fell slightly on his face as he bent to slightly above my eye level, I had driven the red Bently. "There was no damage done, good thing my brakes worked perfectly." He flashed a simple smile at me and my stomach churned. My breath got hitched a

Clara's Pov The party ended and we drove back home together in silence, the car suffocated me. I glanced back as we rolled away from my home, it didn't feel like home lately, I had no one I could confide in or talk to there. When we arrived, Adrian simply walked away to his room without sparing me a glance. I walked to mine but instead of sleeping after running a bath, I pulled out my suitcase and tossed everything I owned in it. Every dress I folded had memories, the red dress he bought for me for our engagement party, the yellow sun dress I used for our first cover story as the youngest Mrs Hollingsworth. My body was quaking as I packed it all up in boxes. I put on my JBL speaker and played a slow song to calm my nerves. My phone beeped, it was Catherine, my best friend. "Hi Kate." I managed to say. "No, don't cry." That was all I needed to break down completely, hugging my pillow with no real comfort from anyone close. When morning came quick, the sun peaked thro

Adrian’s Pov I called Clara's mother after I settled into the driver's seat of my car. She was surprised to see my call and was even more surprised that I asked after Clara from her. I ended up telling her I'd forgotten that Clara informed me she would be attending a conference that day just to save my face and prevent escalating the issue. If she gets to know that I am looking for Clara, she might tell my grandfather about it out of concern and fear and if he gets to know about it, hell would let lose. I still cannot explain his love for Clara, one that made him insist I get married to her after the scandal with her. He was cold to everyone but Clara and until I can explain the reason for his unconditional love for her, I better stay on the safe side and try not to provoke the ruthless man. I made some other calls to people Clara and I both knew and they all said they haven't seen her for sometime or heard from her. Kate, her friend, never liked me so talking to her was

Clara’s pov I kept my eyes pinned on his face as he walked up to me, his hands were pocketed and his face held the expression he had on whenever he was about to counter what I say. "Grandpa Romeo's organising dinner. He wants to see us." He didn't speak like he was explaining things to me, he spoke like he was giving me the reason why we should be on the next flight to Ohio. I tightened my fists until my fingers dug into my palm. "That's your problem Adrian, deal with it. I'm done with this situation-ship, sign the papers as soon as you can." I turned to leave but he called after me. "Grandpa wants to see you." His words melted the ice wall I'd built around my heart and it killed the determination that was strong in my heart until this moment. I couldn't afford to hurt Romeo, not after all he did to make sure I got married to Adrian. I blinked hard, deciding that I would go with Adrian for dinner and I would tell Romeo about my decision to leave the marriage for good, u

Adrian PovAfter dinner, while grandfather settled in his living room, I cornered Clara in the kitchen.She didn't look surprised or inquisitive. She just asked with an uninterested voice."What is it?""You have to decline grandfather's offer. I'm sure he is making a fatal mistake but you have to make sure he doesn't see through with it."She had the look of 'are you okay?' It disappeared as quickly as it showed but I caught it quick enough."Tell him you cannot handle it. Okay?" I continued, persisting until she stopped and shot me a condescending look."Why are you so bothered about it?" Her voice was flat, unlike her usual self. "What is wrong with you Clara?" I asked, the built up anger finally let loose. "Do you know the position you put me in when you just up and left?" I stared into her eyes coldly but she stared right back. Not even a flinch."Don't repeat that prank you pulled again because of jealousy Clara, you knew the situation before you agreed to this marriage so do