Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

After the whole incident with Lucas, Adrian made a doctor attend to me and my wounds were treated. Since we were at the hospital, I convinced Adrian to get Lucas’s wounds treated too.

It wasn’t that severe. The guard made sure to shoot just his left shoulder so as to just weaken him. He also had another injury on his arm. The one I inflicted on him with the scalpel I was holding.

I don’t really know what came into me that made me do that. Earlier, I was really scared even though I tried to look brave. It was the first time someone held something as sharp as that to my throat. I was really shitting my pants.

Thankfully, Adrian was there with me or I would have had a panic attack. Just staring at his eyes gave me courage to do what I had to do. Thankfully, it’s all over and Adrian made sure Lucas would be jailed after his recovery.

He committed a lot of crimes like impersonating a certified doctor, breaking into a private ward, assault and attempted murder. That’s enough to give him a very long time behind bars. Besides, he isn’t a minor anymore so the sentence would be severe.

I don’t feel bad for him neither am I happy he has to go through all these. He brought it upon himself since the day he decided it would be fun to play with my feelings.

Then, I decided I didn’t want to be the puppet in his game but he just wouldn’t let me be. His greed caused him all these. He should have just backed away when I broke up with him.

I was still deep in my thoughts when I heard the door to the ward open. I smiled weakly when I saw that it was Adrian. He smiled back at me before seating on the chair that was close to my bed.

Earlier, he had gone to give his statement to the cops that he called. I noticed he was still putting on his prom tuxedo. I had changed from mine into the hospital gown already.

“Aren’t you uncomfortable?” I asked as I pointed at his outfit.

“I’ll do that later. I sent someone to bring me new clothes.” He answered.

“Okay..” I nodded and held his hand in mine before lifting it up to my eye level. Thankfully, his injured knuckles were already bandaged like I had requested.

“You did good toady.” He whispered as he raised his other hand and proceeded to pat my hair lovingly.

“I just did as you told.” I said and he nodded.

“Still, you did good. For a moment there, I thought I had lost you.” He said.

“Thankfully he didn’t go deeper.” I muttered as I pointed at my wounded neck.

“Don’t worry, he’s going to rot in jail for what he did to you. You’ll never have to see him again.” Adrain assured.

“Thank you.” I said.

“No.. thank you for being so strong and I love you.”

“I love you to Adrian.” He gave me a small smile before he raised my hand that was in his and placed a small kiss on my knuckles.

“By the way.. how did you know that he was the one? I couldn’teven tell since he was putting on a face mask.” Adrain suddenly asked.

“He has a large scar on his face.. one that I gave to him.”

“You did??” He asked in surprise.

I nodded my head and proceeded to explain everything that had happened that day to him. By the time I was done, he had surprise and amusement written all over his face.

“You really did that to him?? How come you never told me about it?” He asked.

“We weren’t really on good terms at that time as I had just figured out your real identity.” I reminded.

“Oh… I was a real douche back then.”

“Yeah… a big one at that.” I added.

“But I’m different now.”

“I know.. that’s the main reason we are able to talk like civilised people now.” I answered making him smile.

“By the way, earlier.. how did you know I was need of help in the lady’s restroom? I know I wasn’t away that long.” I asked when the memory of what happened with Oliver flashed through my mind.

“Your friend told me what had happened.” He answered.

“Sandy??”

“No.. another one. What was her name again… Bianca.” He said.

“Bianca??” I asked like I didn’t hear him the first time.

“Yeah.. her. She told me she saw a strange man following you into the lady’s restroom. I never expected it would be Oliver.” I wasn’t listening to the rest things he was saying as all that was one my mind was what he had just said about Bianca.

Why would she save me?? The Bianca I know would have even helped Oliver guard the door so no one would be able to help me. Has she really changed for good??

“Ariel..” Adrian called bringing me out of my train of thoughts.

“What were you thinking about??” He asked.

“It’s nothing important.” I answered.

“Alright..” I opened my mouth and was about to say something when my stomach suddenly growled. I cowered in embarrassment when I noticed the smile on Adrian’s face.

“Don’t worry.. I’ll go get you something to eat.” He said with a small chuckle before he left me alone in the room.

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*ALICE’S VILLA*

Alice had invited Emily to her villa for a little ‘girl’ time. Earlier, that had gone shopping and Alice had spent a lot on Emily. On a normal day, she wouldn’t do this much but today, she had to because of the plan she had orchestrated.

Also, she figured her home would be a better place to let Emily in on the plan as the Montgomery’s walls had a lot of ears. Currently, they were watching a movie silently when Alice decided it was time to break the comfortable silence.C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.

“Emily.” She called and Emily paused the movie before turning to face her.

“You remember how you told me that you wish that I was your sister in law and not Ariel.”

“Yes, I do.” Emily answered.

“Well, I’ve been thinking about it and I decided it’s time to let you know about the secret I’ve been trying so hard to hide.”

“You mean the secret about how you’re in love with my brother?” Emily asked making Alice gasp in shock.

“How do you know??”

“It was quite obvious. Anyone that can’t tell you love him must be a really blind person.”

“I guess you can call your brother that. He doesn’t know about my feelings as his eyes is mainly on his wife.” Alice said in a very sad tone.

“Don’t worry about that, I can help you.”

“Really??”

“Sure, just tell me the plan you have in mind. I’m sure you have one.”

“As a matter of fact, I do. A very good and easy plan.”

“Alright, I’m all ears.” Emily said as she moved closer to her. Alice whispered something in her ear before pulling away.

“You’re a genius Alice. This is enough to cause a rift between those two. By the time we’re done with our plan, that lady would be out of my brother’s life and you would be my new sister in law.”

“Only if you do your part well.” Alice said.

“Of course. Anything for my future sister in law.” She said as she gave Alice a high five.