All Chapters of Trapped Between Two Brothers : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

~Camellia POV~I pulled my hair back and packed it neatly as I walked past the front door into the lobby, glancing briefly at the watch on my wrist to make sure I wasn’t late.“Morning, Miss Stewart,” the receptionist greeted.I returned the greeting with a small smile before stepping into the elevator.A few days ago, I wasn’t even sure I would survive the ache in my chest or the hunger in my stomach. Now I had a job, enough money to feed myself.As the elevator moved, I pulled out my phone and went through the messages Mila had sent about Luke’s schedule. I had managed to do a decent job pretending to be his fiancée in front of his parents. Now I also had to play the role of a capable office assistant.But the moment the elevator doors opened, my excitement died. Standing right in front of me was a brunette with deep brown eyes, glaring like I had personally offended her.I assumed she was waiting to get in.“Morning,” I said, keeping my tone light, ignoring the look on her face.I

~Camelia POV~I didn’t realize how fast I was breathing until the elevator doors slid shut behind him. The moment he disappeared, my knees felt weak.I stood there for a second, frozen in place, staring at nothing while trying to steady my grip on the cup in my hand. The coffee had stopped shaking, but my fingers hadn’t.What just happened?I swallowed hard, forcing myself to move.The part of my lips Asher had brushed his finger against felt numb, like he hadn’t stopped touching me. I hated the way that made me feel, and the fact that he must have noticed my reaction only made a knot form in my stomach.I gulped down the unease and continued walking down the hallway, but I couldn’t get my mind off the things he said about me.Did I really do all those things to him?The question kept running through my head, and I felt even more angry at the fact that none of it would have happened if Anya hadn’t drugged me. I could only hope now that Asher wouldn’t keep bringing it up.I knocked on

~Luke POV~ I looked at the watch on my wrist for the third time before glancing toward the entrance, hoping to see Camelia, but she still hadn’t come. The guests at the party had started their usual chattering, and soon I was sure my father would spot me. The last thing I wanted at that moment was to get dragged into a discussion regarding marriage to Gwen. I pulled out my phone and dialed Camelia’s number once more. She picked on the second ring. “Where are you? The dinner party has already started. I need you here now.” There was a screeching sound on the phone, followed by some rustling. “I’m so sorry, Mr. Stone,” her voice came through. “I had a little issue with my dress, but I’m on my way now.” I sighed. “Be fast, I need you here.” Before I ended the call, I saw my dad looking around the guests. He was probably looking for me, and I felt like ducking so he wouldn’t see me. But one thing my dad is good at is spotting his son, even in the midst of a million people. Hi

~Camelia POV~ Soft music played through the hall as guests danced in pairs, while others stood in small groups, talking and laughing over drinks. Waiters moved between them with trays, and the room carried that steady mix of conversation, music, and clinking glasses. I stepped further in, scanning the room for Luke. I knew I must’ve already ruined part of his plan by arriving late, but it was better to show up in a dress that didn’t look like I’d fled a wardrobe disaster than to come in looking completely rough. I pulled out my phone and dialed Luke's number. It rang twice, but he didn’t pick. My heart raced a little as I started to think that he might be angry at me for coming late. "Would you like a drink, ma'am?" the waiter passing by asked, lowering the tray in his hand which held champagne flutes. "Yes, thank you," I said, picking one up and taking a small sip, still looking around. But my heart nearly jumped out of my chest when I saw Anya among the crowd. She was standing w

~Camelia POV~The cool night air hit my face as I stepped out of the hall. I wrapped my arms over my chest, letting out a shaky breath to calm my racing heart.If I had known that Anya and Peter would be at this party, I wouldn’t have shown up. I would’ve given some excuse about being sick, I’m sure Luke would’ve let me stay home. I walked away from the entrance toward the pool at the side. The water glowed a soft blue-green under the lights, the ripples moving gently across the surface. My gaze drifted back toward the hall entrance, checking to see if Luke had followed me.But he hadn’t. He was probably still trying to settle things with his mother. The fact that I had just ruined his chances of convincing his parents that he didn’t want to marry Gwen clawed at me. I shoved a hand through my hair, frustrated with myself."Jeez, Camelia, you shouldn't have come to this party," I groaned in a low voice."Are you regretting the fact that you're my brother's fiancée already, cupcake?"