Semua Bab My Dad's Best Friend Is My Husband: Bab 1 - Bab 5

The morning sun streamed through the big windows of Whitmore Villa, but it did not warm up.Her fingers gripped the tray of unopened coffee she'd brewed almost an hour ago and her legs were shaking with fear, terror, and agitation as Aurora Whitmore stood in awe outside her father's study.There was a lot of yelling and screaming going on inside."Forty-eight hours, Richard.A stranger's voice.Cold.Unforgiving.If it is not transferred by Friday, your assets will be taken, we're not responsible for what comes after.Aurora's heartbeat quickened.Her father never protested anybody.Never.She slowly pushed the study door open."Dad?"Silence.It was suddenly very quiet in the room.Richard Whitmore was no proud businessman at all like she had come to admire. His sharp-tucked suit was rumpled, his silver hair mussed, and his face was a year older.Three men in fancy black suits turned their heads towards her.One of them smiled.It wasn't a friendly smile.This is your daughter, isn't

Aurora couldn't breathe.They're... after me?"Alexander gave a single nod.Twenty minutes ago, my security team was able to spy on a conversation.They've figured out that Richard can't afford the rent.So they'll take advantage of the last leverage he has.Aurora's hands trembled."Me.""Yes."The room became so quiet that it was like it was a tomb.Richard jumped up, his chair scraping the hardwood floor."This is my fault."His tone was filled with remorse.I knew I should've known Daniel was going to betray me.If only I had been responsible for you.Aurora quickly ran to him and seized his hands."Dad, stop.""No."Tears were in his eyes.I have ruined your future.She embraced him in her arms.Beware, you haven't ruined anything.Together, we'll make it through.Alexander quietly observed them.His chest tightened.He dreamed about holding Aurora when she cried, for years.Now all she had to do was be only a few feet away...But he couldn't even console her.He wasn't the man s

The car with the bulletproof glass windows raced along the streets of New York City.Aura was sitting, rigid, in the leather seat, gazing out the tinted window.Her hands were clasped tightly in her lap.She hadn't spoken to anyone since she left Whitmore Villa.Alexander listened intently, opposite her.He understood.Within 24 hours Aurora lost her home, her peaceful life and her certainty of her future.She needed space.Not explanations.Not apologies.Just space.Ethan Cole broke the silence in the driver's seat.In five minutes we'll be here, sir.Alexander gave a brief nod."Has Grandmother been notified?"Yes."She would not take no for an answer for waiting until Miss Whitmore herself.Aurora looked away."Miss Whitmore."Not "Mrs. Kingsley in the future.That surprised her.She had thought that all around her would regard her as if she had already accepted Alexander's proposal.Instead...They hadn't spoken of marriage since they had departed from the villa.As if Alexander