The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

This should've been a celebration of my big day and I should be into it just as much as everyone else while they listen to the wonderful speeches but I just can't forget about Kate. Liam sits right next to me and I have to keep a smile on my face despite the way I feel inside. Since I didn't even speak to him on our way here, he keeps sending me text messages to grab my attention even while we're next to each other but not once do I reply despite reading them all. He's yet to explain himself to me, but now isn't the time. Still, why did Kate say she was there? The questions on my mind only bring me nothing but heartache and I try my hardest not to think about it.

Just as I finish reading his latest text message, another pop up message catches my attention. It's from Abigail.

"You know what my dream phone is. Get me the latest release tomorrow."

I look away from my phone with a soft chuckle of disbelief and Liam sighs in defeat. He obviously thinks this is because of him.

How could my family only think of themselves even at this moment? It seems that no matter what I say, the entitlement just won't stop.

Not even my mother-in-law's beautiful speech can fully grab my attention as I find myself zoning out, wondering how I should deal with my family.

It's only when Liam towers over me while holding out his hand that I pay attention now.

While I'm still mad at him and demand answers, I can't ignore him anymore as everyone's watching.

I force myself to smile, placing my hand in his and he leads me to the dance floor.

The beautiful piano music played by one of the most talented pianists in the world, makes everyone go silent as they watch the two of us.

"I know you're mad at me," he says.

"Thanks for stating the obvious."

"Look, I really left on a business trip and afterwards, I thought it was just going to be a small celebration with my friends. I had no idea it was going to be a bachelor party. It was completely Josh's idea."

"But you still had fun?" I narrow my eyes, still forcing myself to smile brightly.

"I didn't fuck anyone, if that's what you're asking. I've only been waiting for you."

The sincerity in his eyes makes me smile but it quickly fades.

"What about Kate?"

"She's someone I had a fling with and the last time was two weeks before I met you. She didn't take it well when I told her about you. That was the last time I spoke to her before she showed up at the bachelor party. I didn't even know she'd be there last night as one of the dancers."

"Dancers? Looks like she's not over you."

"You're the only one who matters to me." He places his forehead against mine.

"I almost threw out the surprise I have for you," I say to him, my smile now genuine.

"What surprise?" He raises his eyebrows in curiosity.

see it when we get

let's go right

I giggle, holding

when it's time to switch partners, I

to show them that I've moved on without them. I didn't think as far as dancing with

like he's always been the

opportunity for me to talk to

me," he

everyone watching, that's the

you when you're so ungrateful? How dare you leave us like that everything we did

only until I turned six. Mom gave birth to Abigail and everything changed. You two made a clear

longer wanted, even if they were small for me. Don't even get me started on the

is exactly why you're an ungrateful child. We could have easily taken you back to the orphanage, but we

and I wouldn't have suffered

because here you are now, the daughter-in-law of the most powerful family in the world. So, when do I get a brand new car and house

I was there for you when your own parents weren't there for you and they still aren't.

had, yet you came back to

from his shoulder, still keeping the smile on my face despite how furious

suit and lets me go, the audience once again giving us a round of

the dance floor, my father-in-law comes straight to me so we can dance. He's just as tall as Liam is and I have to keep

to the family," he says, brightly smiling at me and that puts me at ease

"Thank you."

of my first

it

things from you. Don't disappoint me." Before I can respond, loud giggles grab my attention and I look over, only to see

partners again and I find myself dancing

glad I'm here but your eyes say something different," he

smile at him. "Was the bachelor

thought that he'd enjoy

to hear it. It's fine if you want to indulge in such activities, but keep Liam out

that in

I know you're best friends, but certain things

this with Liam? He said the exact

thought I'd hear that," he

"Why not?"

man." He chuckles, but it soon fades while still watching Liam and I can't help

with Kate and it

away from her while keeping it respectful, only to find himself dancing with Stephanie but

because he didn't want me near