All Chapters of Unintended Bride : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Liam's POVI shoved the door to my room open and stepped inside, my blood still boiling. The whole day had gone to shit after I saw Nina limp back into the house with those shopping bags. Who did she think she was, sneaking out without a word? I yanked my tie loose and threw it on the floor. My suit jacket came next. I pulled my shirt over my head and tossed it onto the chair by the window. The fabric landed in a heap. Why couldn't she just stay put? I ran a hand through my hair and paced to the closet. This marriage was supposed to be simple on paper. Endure it for a year, then done. But she kept pushing buttons I didn't even know I had. I stripped off the rest of my clothes and grabbed my bathroom robe, tying it around my waist. The shower would clear my head. I headed for the bathroom door when it swung open behind me.Anya walked in, hips swaying in that tight dress she liked. I didn't turn around. "What do you want, Anya?""That's no way to talk to your girlfriend." Her voice c

Liam's POV The conference room filled fast. The presenter clicked through slides, showing charts and figures. My mind drifted to Nina in the kitchen—her smile over the pie, the way her cheeks looked when she laughed a little. She wasn't like Anya, not flashy or bold in the same way, but that smile did something to my chest. I wanted to see it again.Everyone stared at me. I leaned forward, hand on the table, face set to cold and hard. "And the profits?"The presenter jumped back in. "Profits would increase by 300% with the new market value, sir."I scanned the room, flipped through the file. It looked solid. "Good. We'll set the project in motion. Clarence you'll be team leader. I expect a fast and accurate result by the end of the month."Faces lit up around the table. "You're dismissed."They filed out. I checked my watch. Five hours until the ball. Gideon took notes nearby."Gideon.""Yes, sir.""Cancel my remaining schedule for the day. We're going out."In the car I rubbed my pa

Nina’s POVThe car came to a stop in front of the Hallswell estate. Glowing lights lit up the long staircase and the whole driveway. For a moment, I sat there, fingertips tracing the lace mask that I had put on. It lay firmly against my skin, obscuring the dark bags under my eyes but not my lips and chin. Liam was sitting next to me in the backseat. His black mask looked sharp on his face, contrasting the clean lines of his tuxedo.I kept my hands pressed tightly together in my lap. The strapless dress hugged my body. I wanted to pull at the fabric, but I stayed absolutely still. As we made our way out of the car, Liam reached for my hand. I snatched my hand away, allowing the cool night air to envelop my exposed shoulders. My heels made soft clicking sounds against the hard surface of the gravel path as we walked towards the doors. The pain in my ankle reminded me of everything that led to this night.Just stepping inside the grand hall made everything different. Ceilings towered hig

Liam’s POVNina was standing there on the landing as if she deserved to be under the spotlight, her breathing labored, the hair stuck to her red face. I couldn’t take my eyes off her.Anya gripped my arm tighter, her nails digging into my shirt. “Liam, sweetheart, stop looking at her. It’s just her posing. C’mon, we can go somewhere else. There’s a corner upstairs.”I breathed out in slow motion and tried to pull her hand off without making a scene. “Anya, now is not the time. The Hallswells are right here.”She leaned in even more, pressing herself against me. “They’ve seen things like that already. Dance with me once again or we’ll go somewhere. I will convince you.” Her fingers traced down to my chest.I grabbed her hand lightly yet firmly. “There are people around.”For one second, her smile froze. “Since when do you start caring about what other people think? You always loved when I touched you in public. Besides, I have something I need to tell you. Wanna hear it?”I felt my jaw

Nina’s POVI opened my eyes to find sunlight flooding through my window and weighing down on me like the events of the previous day. My eyes were tired because I had not slept well. Whenever I tried to sleep, all that I heard was the sound of my voice lashing out at Liam. How his face went blank before he stormed off. I had crossed a line even if what I said was true and deserved. Not only did I embarrass him in public but I also had to put up with his silence from it. Dragging myself out of bed, I headed to the bathroom to switch on the shower. The steam started to fill the small cubicle as I let the hot water cascade over my body to ease any tension in my muscles. Before stepping out of the shower to dry myself off, I knew exactly what I had to do. I slipped into a light cream-colored sweater and comfortable jeans and went downstairs. The house was quiet except for the tinkling sound of dishes coming from the kitchen. When I entered the kitchen, I saw Frank arranging fresh flowers