All Chapters of Billionaire’s Mistake: Claiming the Wrong Bride: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Calder fell silent for a moment, then gave a low laugh.“Do you even know what you are saying, little girl? I am more than twenty years older than you. I am old enough to be your father. Besides, your sister is now my daughter in law. With that relationship between us, how could I possibly marry you?”Calder was a businessman. He never did anything that harmed either himself or his family.Every part of his life had been planned in advance, down to the minute.He had never changed his principles or direction for anyone or anything.A man of his position marrying an immature girl who could offer no benefit to his family or career?The idea was absurd.“You can think it over again. I can give you a considerable sum of money, a house, jewelry, or anything else you want. Whatever you ask for, I can agree.”Calder tried to persuade her as though he were conducting a negotiation.He could pretend her earlier words had only been a joke.But Nola had not been joking.She looked at him with co

“I can accept that.”Nola nodded seriously.She understood that Calder was the mature head of a powerful family, and he had to consider every aspect of the situation.She also knew the Rook family would never accept her easily. Public opinion would not spare her either, and she might soon find herself at the center of a violent storm.His decision to keep the marriage secret was partly for the sake of the family and partly to protect her.She had nothing to object to.Since she had chosen him and agreed to board the same ship, she was already prepared to face the storm ahead.The girl was braver than Calder had expected.He turned to Idris.“Proceed with the arrangements. You will handle the remaining formalities. Not a word about my marriage to Nola is to be leaked. This must remain absolutely confidential.”“Understood, Mr. Rook. Then allow me to congratulate you and Mrs. Rook.”Wayne offered his congratulations as well.“Congratulations, Mr. Rook. I wish you and Mrs. Rook a happy m

The man’s voice was low and hoarse, carrying an almost hypnotic pull.Meryl frowned.“Did we not already agree that after marriage, we would stay out of each other’s affairs and only sleep together once a week?”Earlier that day, Meryl had proposed several conditions to Soren.They would sleep in separate rooms and not interfere in each other’s private lives. They would share a bed only once a week to fulfill the duties of the family alliance. At all other times, they would cooperate in putting on an act for their families and the outside world.So why did Soren want her now?“That arrangement begins after we return to the Rook estate. We are still on the ship, and tonight is still our wedding night.”Soren’s long fingers closed around her slender neck and tightened suddenly.“Do you really despise me that much? You would rather run off to your sister than stay here with me?”Meryl did not answer. She turned her face away and tried to push him back.Her silence was answer enough.She

Everyone froze.Unity stopped as well and looked at Nola in confusion.“Miss Avery...”Strictly speaking, Nola had no place speaking here today.Still, she could not hold back.“The situation happened so suddenly just now, and I acted a little recklessly. Unity was burned because of me. You are not going to blame me, are you?”The two elders said nothing.Calder raised one brow.“You were trying to protect Meryl. It is understandable.”Brina agreed.“That is right. If you had not reacted so quickly, Meryl and Soren might have been the ones burned.”“But Unity was still injured.”Nola pulled Unity forward and showed everyone the burns.“Look at her face and neck. They are completely red, and there are already so many blisters. That must hurt terribly.”“Miss Avery, thank you for caring about me. I am fine...”Seeing how guilty and concerned Nola appeared, Unity was nearly moved to tears.Meryl looked at her sister in puzzlement.This did not seem like the Nola she knew.“Yes, Unity was

Nola stepped into the mysterious little building.The moment she entered, she was drawn in by its elegant and tranquil atmosphere. Paintings by renowned artists hung along the walls of the first floor, while rare orchids rested on tall stands.There was an elevator inside the building.When Nola reached the second floor, the circular library left her speechless. Books filled the shelves in every direction, and a rolling ladder was needed to reach the upper levels.Besides the books, glass display cases held antiques and precious collectibles.There were also many strange little objects she could not identify.No wonder outsiders were forbidden from entering.The third floor contained an exceptionally warm and comfortable bedroom.A circular glass dome overhead revealed the sky, and a round bed sat directly beneath it.Lying there with a cup of tea while watching the stars would probably be wonderful.“Miss Nola, I have left your suitcase here. I will head downstairs now. Call me direc