《Bride by Debt》全部章節：第 11 章 - 第 20 章

Luciano POVMy mind spiraled the entire walk to my room.What would I tell them if they decided they wanted answers? What would I say when the questions came and I had nothing to say.I reached there stairs and unhooked my tie, desperately needing air.Being alone in the dark had always been my comfort. But tonight the walls felt closer than usual and the quiet felt like it had weight. I quickened my steps.I shut the door behind me as I stepped into my room. Then walked straight into the shower without removing a single thing I was wearing. I needed it. Right now.I turned the dial to the coldest setting and stood beneath it with eyes closed until the water soaked through everything and my skin went numb and my thoughts finally, started to calm.I switched it off and leaned against the wall.In my world showing pain to those around you was the same as showing weakness to your enemy. So holding it in was the only choice.I felt exhausted.Was I really this broken that even Luca could

Luciano POVElla kept her expression flat. Fighting the urge to react, probably because the children were right there at the table.“May I ask why?” She set her fork down carefully.I looked down and cutting a slice of my sandwich. “He wasn’t part of the arrangement.” I placed the piece in my mouth. “So I see no reason to include him.”“He is my brother.” Her hand curled into a fist on the table. “So any arrangement that involves me involves him.”I chewed calmly. I could feel her patience wearing thin from across the table. Good. Patience was something everyone in this house needed.“The condition was that he come with you.” I said finally, reaching for my glass. “Not that I fund his education.” I glanced toward the kitchen doorway. “Why is the milk not out yet?”One of the maids bowed quickly and disappeared.I turned back to my plate.A silence settled over the table, heavy and loaded. The children ate without a word, sensing the tension in the air. I wasn’t particularly bothered

Luciano POV“Everyone please leave us.” I said, watching his every move. He moved aside dramatically, giving a crooked smile.Since it was only us in the room, I walked towards a chair, sat down, and crossed my legs.“Why are you here?” I asked, shrugging off his formal, drastic behavior.“I just said I know where your problem is coming from, or don’t you want to know the problem?”He began walking towards me with a slightly twisted grin.“And how sure am I that you aren’t the problem?”I added. I could see Richard spiraling in circles behind the transparent glass wall.“Aren’t you taking a huge step accusing me, I am only here to help.” He replied, lowering himself into a chair.“I don’t remember asking for your help, I am really busy so why don’t we continue this banter some other time.” I stated, rising to my feet.“As I said earlier, I am not here to cause any issue, just want to help out or is it wrong to help a friend in need?” He said.“I do not need your help, thanks for stop

Alexander POVI walked into the house, I had just settled everything about the company, but my mind was not fully at rest. I stared at the empty house. Ever since Ella and Aaron left the house, the house had taken on a different form of life. The cold kind.“Angelus,” I loosened my tie as I moved toward my study room. “Get me the alliance agreement with the Salvatore company, I need to go through the contract.”“Yes sir.” I entered into the study and switched the light on. I took in the view with a sigh. This was not how any of this was supposed to go. I settled on the chair behind the desk, positioned at the center. Moments later, Angelus appeared with the documents tucked under his arm.“Sir.” Angelus said, handing me the documents. “But sir, may I ask why you need it? We’ve cleared everything so I don’t think it is needed.”“I know, but something about the timing does not sit right with me. I don’t remember seeing it anywhere in the contract that specifically says when exactly the

Ella POVThe pull made me lose my balance as I stumbled into a strong wall. I looked up to see a man I hadn’t met before. Tall and broad-shouldered. I couldn’t tell if he was a house staff.“What are you doing in there? Mr Luciano won’t be pleased if he finds you in his study.” He said, steadying me before stepping back.“I’m sorry, I just wanted to look around.” I stammered, searching for words that refused to form properly.“I am not questioning you, just letting you know.” He said simply, turning and shutting the door before walking down the hallway.My chest hammered. I really thought it was Luciano. I let out a sigh of relief and pressed a hand to my sternum. On my way to my room, my phone rang.I looked at the screen DadI picked up. “Hello.”“Ella, my dear, how are you? What about your brother?”“What is the actual reason for the call?” I asked, keeping my voice flat. My father wasn’t someone who would call just to check on me.“Is this how you talk to your father? And if thi