Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

“What have you done?!?!” His loud voice thundered.

Before I could say anything, he walked towards me and pushed me out of the way. He picked up the broken jewelry box from the floor and tried to arrange it back the way it was but couldn’t as it had broken completely.

I wasn’t able to see what was inside as my eyes were fixated on him. It’s been a really long time since he’s been this mad and I am the cause of it. I started to feel really guilty when I noticed how heartbroken he was.

“I’m so sorry Adrian. I’ll just get you another…”

“Why did you touch it in the first place?!?!” He screamed out loud, cutting words off.

“Huh??”

“Is it yours? Why did you fucking touch it??” He repeated.

“I didn’t know it was off limits.” I defended.

“Well, you shouldn’t have gone about, touching things that aren’t yours.” I opened my mouth in shock but no words could come out. Is he seriously berating me all because of that old looking jewelry box.

The way he was acting was starting to get really suspicious and annoying. I mean, what was he doing with a female’s jewelry box in the first place? Is he…

“You know what, just leave!!” He ordered as he motioned towards the door.

“Why??” I asked him stubbornly.

“I’m holding back everything within me but seeing your face is hindering that. Leave now before I do something we would both regret.”

“Why are you acting like I stole money from you? It’s just a cheap and replaceable jewe…” I wasn’t able to finish what I was saying when he suddenly picked up the tray of food I had put on the table and threw it across the room, making a loud sound as it collided with the hard floor.

“What the hell is wrong with you?!?” I asked in shock. Seeing the state I was in, his expression softened but just for a split second before his cold look returned.

“Leave now Ariel! Leave while I’m asking nicely!!” He said in a warning tone.

I stared at him speechlessly. Why was he acting this way? Because of a jewelry box? I doubt that. Then I recalled what had happened at my school today.

That was the only reasonable thing I could think off that could justify his behavior towards me. I started to feel really guilty even though I wasn’t at fault.

Ignoring his cold and warning gaze, I walked closer to him till there was barely any space between us. I raised my hands and placed them on his cheeks.From NôvelDrama.Org.

“I’m so sorry Adrian.” I apologized sincerely. He took a really deep breath, I think to calm himself down before he returned his gaze back to me.

“Ariel..” He called softly as he placed his hands on my hands that were on his face.

“I need you to leave me alone..” He added as he removed my hands from his face.

“Why? Why don’t you want to hear me out?” I asked in frustration. I mean, he has been ignoring me since we left the school. He isn’t questioning me like most sane men would and he doesn’t even want to listen to my part of the story.

“Ariel.. I don’t want to fight with you.” He muttered as he combed his hair with hand in frustration.

“Me neither but you’re really making it hard for me to stay quiet. You’re treating me like I’m some type of plague and you expect me to stay still??”

“Ariel…”

“I didn’t have an affair with Oliver and I will never have eyes for any man except you.” I whispered and tried to hold him again but he caught my hands halfway.

“I know.” He answered.

“Wait, you do?” I asked in surprise.

“Yeah. We’ve been together for more than two weeks now. When would you have time to do what Melanie’s accusing you of?” He asked back.

“So, if you knew that I wasn’t cheating on you, why were you acting like such a scumbag?” He didn’t answer, instead, he looked down like he was gazing at something.

I could feel pure rage surge through me when I noticed that he was staring at the Jewelry box. He was seriously making a huge fuss about that thing.

“Really??”

“Ariel I..”

“I don’t want to hear any of it.” I said to him as I raised my hand, indicating for him to stop talking.

“You’re really unbelievable..” I muttered with a scoff before I stormed out of his office. The most annoying thing was that he didn’t even bother to chase after me or call me back.

I got to my room and shut the door behind me angrily. Here I was, being guilty for what I didn’t do while he was mad at me for just a mistake. It made me wonder what his history was with that box.

I wondered who gave it to him. It was obviously a woman since it was a female’s jewelry box. Seeing the way he was distraught when it broke, that woman that gave him the box must be really dear to him.

I could feel jealousy within me as bad thoughts crossed my mind. Why wouldn’t I? I am his wife but he’s still harboring feelings for another woman. I sighed shakily as I plumped down on my bed.

Who’s she? Is it Alice? I doubt that. The way he stares at that jewelry box shows hidden feelings. He has never looked at Alice that way not even me. The thought of Adrian loving someone else really hurt but what do I do?

I can’t force him to love me that way and I’m never going to beg for his love. I’m not that pathetic.

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“Alice!!” Emily, Adrian’s step sister called happily the moment she caught sight of her. Alice opened her hands wide for an embrace and Emily didn’t waste anytime in hugging her.

They were currently at Emily’s school. Alice had gone there to pick her up and also to get a supporter for her plan.

“It been so long since I last saw you. I’ve missed you so much.” Emily said as they pulled out of the hug.

“I had to take care of some business. I missed you too.”

“How was your time in Hawaii? I bet it was wonderful. Did you see brother Adrian there?” Emily asked in her usual bubbly tone.

“I did meet Adrian, and his wife. She’s really beautiful.” Alice complimented as she tried to hide her bitterness.

“Not as pretty as you are.” Emily said and that made Alice smile happily.

“Thank you Emily. I brought something for you from my trip in Hawaii.”

“You did??” Emily asked happily.

“Yes, it’s in my car.” Alice answered and they both walked to where her car was parked in the school’s parking lot.

“Wow..” Emily said in awe as she admired the designer bag Alice had bought for her.

“Do you like it??”

“Like it?? I love it. Thank you so much. How I wish that you are Adrian’s wife instead of that girl with him. You’re far nicer and better than she is.” Emily suddenly said.

“Don’t say that Enily. She can’t be that bad.” Alice said with fake laughter.

“But she is. I don’t know what my brother sees in her. It would have been better if he had married you instead. I just hope that he’ll divorce her soon.”

“Shush Emily. You can’t say things like that.” Alice reprimanded.

“Sorry.”

“It’s fine.” Alice muttered as she started the car before zooming off. Even though she had a very calm expression on, she was jumping in happiness inside of her.

She had thought it would take sometime to convince Emily to be on her side but luck was already shinning on her. Now that Emily supports her, getting Adrian wouldn’t be that hard as he loves his kid sister like they were actually related.

“Things are finally falling into place.”