All Chapters of THE BILLIONAIRE'S UNWANTED WIFE.: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Chapter 1 – The Unwanted BrideThe church was packed. Every important face in the city sat in those polished pews. Cameras flashed. Whispers floated under the soft music. I stood at the altar in a white wedding dress that felt too heavy, staring at the man who would become my husband in the next few minutes.He did not look at me.Adrian stood tall in his black suit, jaw tight, eyes fixed somewhere past my shoulder. His family sat in the front row, smiling like this was the best day of their lives. My parents sat opposite them, already counting the money they would get from this marriage.I kept my hands still. I had practiced this. Smile. Stand straight. Do not cry.The priest cleared his throat and opened his book. Vows were changed. The priest looked up and asked. “Is there anyone amongst us who doesn't want these two to join together in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace.”That was when the doors at the back slammed open.Aria walked in like she owned the place.

Chapter 3 – The SummonsI sat on the edge of my bed long after leaving my father’s study.The folder he had given me was still on my desk. I had not opened it. I could not bring myself to read the agreement that carried my name beside Adrian’s.Instead, my attention kept returning to the envelope beside it.It had arrived that afternoon, delivered by a courier from the Samson family. My parents had left it in my room without explaining what was inside.I picked it up and turned it over. The Samson family’s name was printed neatly across the front.Then I remembered what Mother had said. The meeting was tomorrow, and preparations would begin after that.I broke the seal.The letter inside was formal and brief. It invited me to the Samson residence the following morning for an introduction and a discussion about the proposed marriage.I read it twice.Perhaps I could speak to Adrian’s parents and make them understand that I had no intention of marrying their son.“Does Adrian even know

Chapter 5 – The Wedding That Wasn’t Mine“What?” Adrian repeated.He looked from his father to the papers on the table, then at me. His expression hardened.“What marriage arrangement?”Mr. Samson gestured toward the folder. “We have agreed that you will marry Evelyn.”Adrian let out a short laugh, but there was no humour in it. “You cannot be serious.”“We are,” his mother replied. “The families have reached an agreement.”“I’m already with Aria. You know that. I love her, and I have no intention of marrying anyone else.”“Then we are in agreement,” I said from behind. “I don’t want this marriage either.”Adrian turned toward me. Surprise crossed his face, as though he had expected me to beg for the chance to marry him.“I have no interest in becoming your wife,” I continued. “You love my sister. I will not stand between you two.”“Evelyn, shut up, you don't know what you're saying,” my father ordered.“No. I have said what I needed to say.”Mr. Samson’s face darkened. “This agreemen