OBSESSED WITH MY BROTHER-IN-LAW のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

Adrian’s voice cut through the quiet on the balcony.“She’s not in the mansion. Or do you need my private time with my wife too?”I turned sharply. He stood in the doorway of the bedroom, one hand still on the frame. His face was tight.‘Man was not smiling. No ounce of softness. Just that sharp, controlled look he got when something had already gone too far in his head.Damon didn’t move away from the railing. He stayed exactly where he was, mug still in his hand, and looked at his brother with a calm smirk that felt heavier than anger.“I found her,” Damon said. “She was a mess. You’re welcome.”The way he said it was pure sass. Dry. Almost bored. And mischievous. I felt embarrassed but I almost let out a chuckle at his—’you’re welcome’.Like Adrian should be thanking him instead of standing there with that tone. And honestly, it was the truth.Adrian’s eyes narrowed. “Leave.”Damon didn’t leave. He held the stare for a long second, the kind of look that made the air feel thinner. I

ELENA’S POVMy cheek still burned.I kept one hand pressed against it as I moved through the quieter parts of the house, the other hand trailing along the wall for balance. The tears had slowed, but they hadn’t stopped and it was making my sight blurry.I didn’t know where I was going at first. Or what I was thinking, or what to expect next. I was just moving. I only knew I couldn’t stay in that room, and I couldn’t go back to the bedroom I was supposed to share with Adrian. My husband who would watch his friend slap me. My chest tightened as I pictured his cold face watching. He used to at least think he was my friend before marriage. Now I know that he doesn't feel a thing for me. Not even sympathy.I found Damon near the end of the east corridor.He was standing by one of the tall windows, his phone in his hand, he was engrossed in it but looked up the moment he noticed me.And when he saw me, he flashed a bright smile immediately and he lowered the phone. But then his eyes went st

This evening was well planned.Even my movement exuded confidence.We walked into the restaurant arm in arm.Heads turned. Conversations dipped for half a second. I felt the weight of every glance and still could not stop beaming. The dress Damon had chosen for me moved with every step. It was a deep emerald silk that clung in the right places and fell soft around my legs. The neckline sat just low enough to feel dangerous without crossing into improper. My hair was swept into an elegant bun, a few deliberate strands left loose to frame my face. The makeup was clean and glowing, the kind that made my eyes look brighter and my mouth fuller.Earlier that evening, after the final pin went into my hair and the lipstick was set, Damon had stood back and looked at me for a long moment. The delight in his gray eyes had been open, almost proud.“You’re more beautiful than a goddess,” he had said in a low voice like it was a promising truth. “Adrian is going to see his wife tonight. Properly.

AUTHOR’S POV Elena had left the restaurant without a word. She stood up while Victoria was still laughing, grabbed her clutch, and walked straight out. And the worse part? Adrian didn't even try to stop her. He had simply asked. “Are you going already?” She didn't reply. And he didn't see anything wrong with it. He was worse than the friend she knew. Elena wondered how she couldn't see this man this way until she married him. The night air hit her face the second the doors closed. She didn’t cry. She just got in the car, and stared out the window the whole way home. ***** The mansion was quiet when she walked in. Most of the lights were already off and surely everyone had retired to their rooms or slept. Elena found Damon in the library, standing near the window with a folder in his hand. He took one look at her face and set it down immediately. She stopped a few steps away from him, tossing her shoes which she had in her hand already to the side, her bag on the floor an

The elevator doors opened and everything went quiet.Elena felt it right away. People stopped talking and hurrying back to their desks.A few already seated looked up, then quickly looked down again. Someone cleared their throat as he walked past a young lady scrolling on her phone as he walked last. And immediately her keyboard started clacking. Damon walked a little ahead of her like he always did, calm and not in a rush. The whole floor seemed to pull back from him. They were scared of him. You could see it in how fast they made space. It was as obvious as light in darkness.Light in darkness. So she stayed close to his side. Maybe it was contagious.Here no one knew who she was. That is… except they'll see her name. The new name. Elena Vale.She blushes hard. Margaret will surely yell. But she'll get over it. I'm not a stay at home wife. Whatever is there to learn, there's plenty of time for me to learn.The carpet was soft under her shoes. She could smell his cologne mixed with