บททั้งหมดของ The step brother I swore to hate.: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 4

CHAPTER ONE “Sapphire! What are you still doing here?!” The door flew open, and I didn’t bother turning around. I already knew who it was. I straightened my pale blue dress for the fifth time and stared at my reflection, ignoring my grandma’s sharp footsteps as she stormed toward me. I glanced at the clock on the wall — it was 10 a.m. “We’re still on time,” I replied calmly, which only infuriated her more. “The wedding should have started thirty minutes ago!!” She huffed, talking with her hands like she always did. I tightened my fingers around the small velvet box in my hand. “So? The wedding will go just fine without me.” Her wrinkled face reddened at this point. “You’re holding the rings!” she snapped. “Your mother refuses to walk down the aisle until you’re there. How can you be so selfish on such an incredible day in her life?” I almost laughed. Incredible day, my ass. “Didn’t you say the man is rich enough to buy half of New York? I’m sure he can afford to buy sp

The driver immediately released me, stumbling back. “This lady owes me a hundred dollars!” “A hundred?” I snapped. “You bloody thief! How can it be a hundred?” “Pay me my money, lady!” the man barked. “I’d rather be buried al—” He stepped in front of me, halting me. The world seemed to shrink as he loomed, his broad shoulders blocking the streetlight. Before I could process it, a bundle of cash flew past my face and landed against the driver’s chest. “Go,” he said firmly, commanding. The driver didn’t argue. He never even looked at me again. Then those dark eyes turned on me. “Let’s go.” “No,” I said instantly. “I’m not going anywhere with—” His hand immediately wrapped around mine and he dragged me toward the car like I weighed nothing. I struggled, panic flooding my chest as I glanced around desperately, hoping that someone would witness this. Someone would come to my aid. But there was an eerie silence that hung in the air, tainted by the hum of his car’s engine. “Let m