All Chapters of He chose my stepsister. I chose his rival : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Scarlet’s POVI lay there, my face buried in my pillow, the weight of embarrassment consuming me. I couldn’t believe I had made such a fool of myself in front of Ryan. The memory of my impulsive action replayed in my mind like a never-ending loop, intensified by my raging self-consciousness.Regret swept over me, twisting my stomach into knots. How could I have let my feelings get the better of me? The thought of facing Ryan now, after my humiliating display of vulnerability and my feeble attempts to brush it off as a joke, filled me with a wave of shame.As I kicked my feet in frustration, my mind raced, replaying the events of the previous night. I chastised myself for letting my guard down so easily and for allowing my desires to blur the line between our contract and something more. I had broken a rule, and I regretted it so much.“Why did I do that? What was I thinking?” I muttered to myself, my voice muffled by the duvet. The weight of my mistakes felt crushing, and the desire t

Third Person POVRyan walked into the dimly lit bar, the familiar buzz of conversations and clinking glasses enveloping him. He scanned the room until he spotted Killian at the bar, a half-empty glass of whiskey in front of him. Ryan made his way through the crowd, tapping Killian lightly on the back to call his attention.Killian turned, his face lighting up with a smile as he saw Ryan.“Hey, there he is!” he exclaimed, raising his glass in a mock salute.“To what do I owe the pleasure of this unexpected outing? I didn’t think I’d be seeing you at a bar for at least six months, since you seem so preoccupied with your wife.”Ryan settled onto the bar stool next to Killian, motioning for the bartender to serve him his usual drink. He let out a small sigh before answering.“Well, I needed to talk to someone, K. And you’re the only one I can trust with this.”Killian furrowed his brows, concern etching his features.“What’s wrong, Ryan? Did something happen? Did you and Scarlet already g

Third Person POVScarlet’s excitement bubbled forth as she and Ryan waited in the bustling airport, perched on the edge of a bench. She gazed out at the gates, her eyes gleaming with anticipation as she spoke animatedly to Ryan.“I can’t believe we’re finally in Milan! I’ve always dreamed of exploring Italy, but I never had a chance to travel as much as I wanted to,” Scarlet beamed, her voice brimming with enthusiasm. She turned her gaze toward Ryan. “You have no idea how relieved I am to be out of the States, even if it’s only for a few days.”Ryan, though slightly amused, shook his head in response. “Out of all the places you could have chosen for our honeymoon, I still can’t fathom why you picked Italy,” he replied. “Just so you know, I’m not as excited about this as you are.”Scarlet rolled her eyes playfully, an unimpressed look dancing in her expression. “Oh, come on, Ryan. What’s not to love about Italy? The art, the history, the food—it’s all so magical,” she countered. “I alr

Scarlet’s POVI took a seat opposite Ryan’s grandmother, trying not to appear nervous even though I was shaking in my boots.“Are you nervous, Cara?” Ariana asked, staring at me with a rather calm look on her face. Compared to the annoyed look she had on her face before she kicked Ryan and Lizzy out, she seemed a lot calmer now.“To be honest, I’m a little nervous,” I admitted.She chuckled. “Well, don’t be, my dear. It’s not like you and my grandson are going to get divorced if I end up not liking you. And frankly, I don’t think that young fool would marry someone who wasn’t worth it,” she said.“Weren’t you upset with him because of me?”She frowned. “Why would you think so, dear? Of course not. I have no reason to be upset with someone I don’t even know,” she quickly clarified.“If you don’t mind me asking, ma’am, why did you throw him out if it has nothing to do with me? Did he do something wrong?” I asked because I was genuinely curious.“I don’t know about you, Scarlet dear, but

Third Person POVAs Scarlet and Ryan stepped into his long-forgotten apartment, Ryan was taken aback by the level of cleanliness that greeted him. Not a speck of dust could be seen, and everything seemed to have its place. It was as if the place had been lovingly maintained and cleaned regularly during his six-year absence, and that surprised him, mostly because he didn’t remember putting anyone in charge of the place.Scarlet, her eyes filled with excitement, followed closely behind Ryan. She was impressed with the interior of the apartment, and she took in the simplicity and homeliness of the space, a stark contrast from the extravagant properties she had grown accustomed to with Ryan. It exudes warmth and coziness that made her feel instantly at ease.“Wow, Ryan, this place is beautiful!” Scarlet exclaimed. “I love how simple and cozy it is. It’s perfect.”Ryan’s lips curled into a relieved smile. He had feared that his modest apartment would pale in comparison to the style Scarlet