Contract Wife for the Cartel Heir のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 6

Aria’s POV“Where’s the groom?”The question followed me for the fifth time in less than ten minutes.I forced yet another smile at the wedding coordinator standing in front of me. “Probably with his groomsmen”. I knew he wasn’t because one of them had come to ask for him earlier. The woman nodded quickly and hurried off again while two makeup artists circled around me like mosquitoes. My veil had already been adjusted more than three times, my bouquet had changed positions at least six more.Everything was perfect.The ballroom downstairs overlooked the Milan skyline, covered in white roses and gold lights, it was Luca’s idea, he insisted because he wanted our wedding to feel “expensive.” Guests had already started arriving; my phone hadn’t stopped vibrating for the last hour.Congratulatory messages, pictures, voice notes, texts from family friends but no messages from Luca; I had texted him earlier to ask where he was, still no response. I glanced at the clock again, it was thr

Aria’s POV“You almost got yourself killed.”The stranger’s hand was still wrapped around my wrist, I pulled away immediately I realized. “I’m fine.”The lie came too quickly.His gaze moved over me once, taking in the wedding dress, the slipping veil, and the tears I hadn’t realized were still falling.“You don’t look fine.”Something about the blunt honesty made my chest ache.Behind us, guests continued entering the hotel where my wedding was supposed to happen in less than three hours. White flowers decorated the entrance. Everything looked beautiful but it was all built on fakery. My phone vibrated in my hand, it was Luca. The sight of his name made my stomach twist.I stared at the screen until the call ended.Then another came.And another.And another.The stranger noticed.“You should answer.”A bitter laugh almost escaped me, if I answered, what exactly would he say?What could possibly explain what I’d heard?The calls finally stopped and a message appeared instead.WHER

Aria’s POVI woke up disoriented. For a moment, I didn’t recognize the room.The ceiling was unfamiliar, the sheets smelled different. Sunlight poured through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Milan, then everything came back.The wedding, Luca, Sofia, Romano, the car, Romano offering me spending the night in his mansion, everything. My chest tightened instantly.I sat up slowly and pressed a hand against my forehead, yesterday felt like a nightmare. Unfortunately, it had actually happened, a soft knock sounded at the door but beforeI could answer, a woman stepped inside carrying a tray.“Good morning, Miss Vale.”I stared at her, she smiled politely.“Mr. Ciel asked us to make sure you had breakfast.”Of course he did, the thought should have annoyed me. Instead, it made something warm and uncomfortable settle in my chest.“Where is he?”“He left early this morning.”The feeling disappeared immediately. “Oh” Why was I disappointed? I barely knew the man.The woman left after pl