Lahat ng Kabanata ng Unintended Bride : Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Nina’s POV“Oh, Liam…” I whimpered as a tear rolled down my cheeks. I was holding a stolen photo I had taken months ago in my trembling hands as I stared out of the window.He was looking away from the camera with his perfect jawline accentuated by the dim lighting, as a smile tugged on those perfect lips. Liam was the city’s most favored billionaire bachelor, a man who commanded entire boardrooms with just a single glance and for the past year, I had secretly, hopelessly loved him from afar. Every time he visited our estate to discuss shipping matters with my father, my heart would flutter helplessly and I had spent twelve months building a fantasy in my head, imagining the day I would finally gather the courage to tell him how I felt.But that fantasy shattered because a few days ago, when he came to our estate once again, he wasn’t coming for business but this time, he came for my sister, Anya. Apparently, they had been seeing each other for quite some time and I had no idea."Nin

Nina's POV Liam’s grip on my upper arms was unyielding as my small world spiraled out of control because of how close we were standing."Nina?" he breathed deeply. He looked just as startled as I was as his deep blue eyes scanned my face, which I knew was all red and puffy from all the crying, coupled with my messed-up hair. "What are you doing out here? Are you—""Liam!"A sharp voice rang out, shattering the little moment we shared.I flinched as Anya appeared from the exit doors as her eyes locked onto Liam’s hands still resting on my arms, and her expression twisted into pure rage. Wasting no time, she marched over and forcefully shoved my shoulder to break his grip on me, causing me to stumble back."What the hell do you think you're doing, Nina?" Anya snapped, her voice dripping with venom as she glared at me like I was evil. "I leave him alone for five minutes, and you're out here trying to throw yourself at my fiancé? Are you seriously trying to seduce him the night before ou

Nina’s POV"No! Absolutely not!" I screamed as I stood up so fast I almost fell. "You can't do this! I won't marry him like this!""Shut your mouth, Nina!" my father roared, his face twisting into a look of pure hatred."Liam, say something!" Anya wailed, leaping from the sofa with her face red and tear-stained. "Tell your father he’s insane! You’re supposed to marry me! Not this... this backstabbing snake!"I looked desperately over at Liam, expecting him to shout, to refuse or to walk away from all this madness but he just stood there with a clenched jaw and angry eyes as he looked between his father and me in absolute confusion."Father," Liam finally spoke like he was trying to control his anger. "This is absurd. You cannot just swap brides hours before a ceremony like it's a circus.""It is a business necessity!" Richard Hampton barked back, his voice leaving no room for argument. "The contracts are signed under the Beckett-Hampton name. The merger goes through today, or both our

Nina's POV The tears were burning my eyes, but I wasn't crying in front of her. "Leave now, Anya.""Or what?" Closer now, and her words cut like a knife. "Gonna cry to Daddy? Sorry, sweetie, he doesn’t give a damn. And Mom? She never did either. Go ahead, get Nina. I was always his top choice. He prefers something exciting over boring old commitment."My hands trembled. "This is my home. My marriage...""Marriage?" Anya rolled her eyes. "A piece of paper. Worthless. He'll just chuck it later. Until then, I'm staying right here. This is my spot."Frank appeared in the hallway, remaining mostly quiet. “Miss Anya, perhaps we should..”"Stay out of this, old man," she retorted without looking at him. Her eyes focused on me. "Go ahead, Nina. Scream your lungs out. Cry until your eyes burn. I'll take so much pleasure watching you throw your usual tantrums. And guess what? It won't change anything because you are worthless. You hear me?”Each word sliced through me. I staggered, unable to

Nina’s POV They hadn't noticed me. Their mouths moved together, kissing. My stomach tightened. Oh no. Please, God. No. Liam lifted his head. His cold blue eyes cut straight to me. Fear struck into me and I shook, my hands tightening around the broom. His words were sharp. “Did I give you permission to enter?”“I… I’m sorry. No one answered so… I didn’t think anyone was in. And…”“Get out!” His voice filled the whole room and bounced off the walls.I tried once more. “I wanted to c… clean.”“I know you’re slow but not retarded. Leave before I lose it.”I turned on my heel and rushed out. The broom handle shook in my grip. My chest rose and fell fast. I moved down the hallway, feet quick on the floor. My lips moved without sound. “It’s fine. You’ll be okay. You’re just married on paper. Nothing to be hurt about. You knew this.”The words changed nothing. My lips started to shake. Water gathered at the corners of my eyes. I shook my head hard and hurried down the stairs.“Nina!”Liam