Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

The day had already become really bright when I finally decided to enter back into the house. I had some peaceful time to myself, well not really peaceful as Grandma was there with me but at least, that dickhead wasn’t.

It was up to one hour later before I left Grandma in the garden. I got to the living room and saw Adrian talking to my mom. They kept staring at a photo and laughing about it.C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.

When they noticed my presence, Adrian quickly put the photo inside his pockets. What is he hiding? What is on that photo?

“Good morning mom.” I greeted as I walked closer to them.

“Morning princess. How was your night’s rest?” She asked me.

“It was great. So.. what were you guys talking about?” I asked curiously.

“Don’t bother to know. It doesn’t really concern you.” Adrian answered immediately like he knew I was about to ask that.

“I know it doesn’t concern me but can’t you just tell me??” I added again as I turned to stare at mom. I knew that my gaze would make her give in and let me in on the secret.

“You heard your husband. We can’t tell you. It’s something personal.” Mom answered and that was really surprising. How can she pick Adrian’s side. It made me really curious about whatever they were trying to hide.

“Personal, between the both of you?? You don’t even know him mom.”

“And who told you that? Why wouldn’t I know your husband?” She asked me. I turned my attention towards Adrian as I glared at him. He must have gotten into my mom’s head, that must be the reason that she’s acting like this.

Well, there’s a lot of time for me to find out about whatever they are talking about. I know that I am the main topic of their conversation. I can just find out another time because I’m pretty sure that no matter what I do, they will never let me in on anything.

“Keep your secrets to yourselves then.” I muttered while Adrian chuckled softly.

“Are you mad?” He asked as he grabbed my cheeks softly while I slapped them off.

“Why would I be?” I asked as I tried to look neutral so I don’t give myself away. Adrian’s smile grew like he knew what I was doing.

“Anyway, where’s Grandpa Henry and the rest? I didn’t see any of them today.” I asked as I stared around as if I would be able to see them. I just wanted to change the subject at that time, not like I was genuinely curious.

“Oh, they left last night.” Mom answered.

“Without us?” I asked in surprise.

“It’s not like we came here together.” Adrian answered. I just thought that since they haven’t met me before, they would want to have some sort of conversations with me.

But I’m glad though, I can’t handle long talks with people I’m not familiar with. It bores me easily.

“Alright. I need to head to my room to freshen up. I’ll be back mom.” I said as I left their presence. When I got to my room, I noticed Adrian had followed me in.

“What are you doing? I just said I wanted to freshen up.” I said but he ignored me and lay on the bed like he owns it.

“Didn’t you hear what I just said?” I asked angrily and he finally turned his attention towards me.

“Oh.. I heard you the first time. Why are you chasing me out? Am I not your husband?” He asked.

“Doesn’t mean I would like for you to ogle at my body.”

“Me?? Ogle at you?? Don’t flatter yourself. I’ve got more important things to do than to even stare at your body. It’s not like it’s flattering anyway.”

Normally, I would get hurt when I heard what he said but it’s Adrian. He doesn’t mean what he says most of the time I don’t even give a fuck.

“You say it like you’ve seen it before.” I muttered as I tied my hair into a messy bun.

“Maybe I have.” My eyes almost bulged out when I saw how serious he looked.

“You fucking pervert!!” I cussed out as I used my hand to cover my already clothed body. It was a subconscious action. That made him laugh heartily.

“Relax baby. Can’t you handle a joke?” He asked. I eyed him in anger while he continued laughing.

I hissed as I walked into my bathroom while ignoring his annoying laughter. After I was done with my morning business, I used a towel to cover my body before I walked back into the room.

Adrian was talking to someone on the phone so he didn’t notice my presence so I walked towards my mirror and sat in front of it. I applied lotion on my body. I made sure he wasn’t looking before I used it to rub the parts of my body that weren’t visible because of the towel.

After that, I picked up my hairdryer and started using it on my hair. At that moment, I noticed someone was staring at me intensely. I stared at the mirror and saw Adrian’s unwavering gaze on me.

“Haven’t you seen a half naked girl before?” My voice startled him so he removed his gaze from me immediately.

“Am I that gorgeous??”

“As if, you aren’t even among the top ten prettiest women I’ve met.” He muttered as he tried to keep his gaze elsewhere.

I chuckled softly at his futile attempt to not stare at me. It gave me joy to know that I have some sort of effect on him. I didn’t bother to argue with him.

I dried my hair and applied on it before combing it down my back. When I was done, I stood up. I almost laughed out when I noticed that Adrian was still having a hard time keeping his eyes off me.

I walked closer to where he sat on the bed and bent to his level. I held his chin and raised it so he would look at me. I could feel him shake nervously and that made me feel really powerful.

“I might not be amongst the top ten most beautiful women that you’ve met but I have something that they don’t.” I said.

“What is it??” He croaked out like his throat had suddenly gone dry.

“Unlike them, I have an effect on you.” I muttered as I placed a small peck on his cheek before walking into the walk-in closet, leaving him in shock.

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I sighed tiredly as mom hugged me for the third time today. She was so teary like I was never going to comeback. It felt like the day I was leaving for Adrian’s house.

“Mom, it’s just two weeks. Why are you acting like I’ll never come back home?” I asked.

“Sorry. It’s just that I can’t control myself. It feels like I’m sending you off again.” She answered.

“But you are.” I said within me.

“Don’t worry mom. I’ll be back in two weeks time so dry your tears.” I said as I used a napkin to wipe her tears. She sniffed slowly as she smiled at me.

“Ariel, come here.” Hillary said as he gave me a bear hug.

“Don’t forget about your date with Sandy.” I whispered in his ear.

“Sure, and don’t misbehave. Two weeks would be over before you know it.” He muttered as he patted my hair lovingly.

“I hope so.” I muttered as I pulled away from the hug. I proceeded to bid the rest of my family farewell before heading towards the car with Adrian.

I sat at the backseat while Adrian sat next to me. Within few minutes, we left the mansion and the driver drove the car towards the airport. I sighed within me as I relaxed on my chair.

The next two weeks are going to be very long and hectic.