บททั้งหมดของ The Replaced Bride’s Fortune: บทที่ 81 - บทที่ 90

Adrian’s POV Fucking bloody hell! Those were my first thoughts once I caught sight of Brianna sitting slack on the sofa in the corner of the closet. My smile was wiped smooth, immediately dropping into a frown faster than the speed of light. I had searched the whole house for her and only just found her here but one look at the scene and I knew something was super wrong. I caught a glimpse of a rusty blue box. One that was familiar. Too familiar. I remembered what the content of that box was and my breath quickened. She didn’t look up at me even as I announced my presence. Her full attention was with the open box and its content. I moved closer, quiet, measured, around the table like the smallest thing could scare her off. It probably would. “Bri?” I dropped the Herrera bag I’d brought back gently on the closet counter. My gaze stayed on her. Hers stayed with the box, on her shaky hands gripping tightly at a picture. The box was a third party I didn’t welcome. Fu

Adrian’s POVI smiled, the small tilt in my lips I managed couldn’t be further from how I was feeling at the weight of her question.But I pushed it back. It was now or never. I had to sound as convincing as possible or it was game over.In my slacks though, the pocket where my hands were fitted, it was sleek with cold sweat, the same kind that also smothered the back of my neck. “It’s just an old box I found, Brianna.” I met her gaze. “Doesn’t really mean anything. What do you mean it feels familiar?” I frowned. The lie slipped through my teeth without a second thought.She frowned down at it, thumb brushing the rusted edge. “I don’t know. It just… feels weird. Like I’ve seen it before.”“Maybe in passing?” I offered, genuinely like I didn’t know the truth. “You’ve been around the house. Could’ve caught a glimpse.”“No.” Her eyes flicked up, sharper now. “I haven’t. You locked the drawer it was in. Why keep it so well if you wanted me to find it? If you wanted to give it to me?”Oka

Brianna’s POV I hung off Adrian’s body like he was second skin, my back ached and my body pressed into him while he kissed me senseless. It was hot, tingly and feral. I needed more. I wanted more.His hand laid flat under my ass, the contact sending ripples of spark through me. My nipples were peaked now, grazing against the sheer lace, pressing right into him.“Mhhmmm,” he groaned. My eyes fluttered open to find that we were already in the bedroom just before the bed. Gently, he laid me down, the movement disconnecting me from him. I immediately felt empty, missing his touch.He stood at the edge of the bed, eyes darkened with heat like I’d never seen before. His eyes washed over my skin while I laid there, bare and aching for him.“Mi amor,” he said, his voice low and raspy, thick with need. “You look fucking delectable.”My skin tingled with a fiery trail with every pass of his eyes over my skin. I was getting shy, I tried to pull my legs close.He shook his head before drawing

Chapter 87Brianna’s POV I woke up locked in Adrian’s arms, his usual morning insistence pressed against my ass.This time I didn’t flush or startle. I was used to it by now. A satisfied smile curved onto my lips as I nuzzled closer into him.His steady breath rumbled against my back. I scooted my ass even closer, feeling him throb against me in response.My eyes fluttered open, squinting slightly as I adjusted to the stream of light pouring in from the curtains.We had slept in. I didn’t even realize it until I glanced at the clock and found it was almost midday.Adrian’s arms were locked around me in a tight embrace. It was a wonder his arms weren’t cramped by now.Somewhere in the night, he had taken off his shirt, his bare chest warm against my back. I’d thrown one on sometime after last night.Somehow, he still never moved past eating me out.The memory of last night flew past in my mind, and my pulse scattered.I wanted him to. I wanted to make him feel as good as he’d made me

Adrian’s POVMy carefully crafted cold mask slipped right on my face the moment I stepped out of the house. Barrett flanked my right, my driver was right up front waiting with my door open.It was time to deal with business. I stalled and stayed back for a while but now it’s game time.The bubble I had been in since Brianna came was bursting, layer by layer. I had left so much work for Barrett to handle thinking I didn’t have to do much. I trusted him that much.But now, some took my absence for granted. It was time I reintroduced them to my new self. Now, I had more to protect, I wasn’t going to let them go easy.“What’s the update on the cargo?” I asked Barrett as I settled into the car, the doors gently shut after I did. “Why are our men being held back again?”Barrett was now seated on my left, scrolling through the tablet. “The Callahan’s are interrupting shipping. They are demanding that they want to see you regarding a business transaction. Their boss is also waiting.”Warning