The Substitute Bride: Making Memories Of Us (Lois Stone)

Ayla sat up and said, "I don't want to stay here."

She despised living there, more so after Anna called Brian.

Brian advanced towards her and angrily threw back the covers.

"Then don't sleep tonight!"

How could this woman be so ungrateful? She was clearly taking advantage of his kindness.

Brian had ruthlessly tortured her throughout the night.

She felt too weak to beg for mercy.On Chinese New Year's Day, Ayla only awoke at noon.She was in Brian's room.Her body wracked with pain, making any kind of movement difficult.

She promised herself that she would not act tough in front of him in future for her own safety.On the other hand, Brian seemed unperturbed.

Lounging in a black robe, he looked laid-back, yet elegant, as he savored a glass of red wine.

"Are you awake? Get up! Quit pretending to be asleep!"

Brian had noticed her eyelids flutter, but she quickly pretended to fall into a slumber again.

Ayla awoke, draped herself in the thin quilt then picked up the phone.

She requested Maria to bring her a fresh set of clothes.

The maid came up from the first floor, clothes in hand and greeted Ayla warmly, "Good morning, Mrs.Clark."

She took the clothes and disappeared into the bathroom.

After a while she stepped back into the room, beautifully adorned.

As Brian placed his glass down, he instructed her, "Go downstairs and prepare lunch if you are ready.We have to go out this afternoon."

She knew that she would be forced to accompany him, but she had no idea that he would take her to the entertainment club.

"Are you working on the first day of the Chinese New Year?"

She stood at the door, fearing to go beyond.The parking lot of the entertainment club was choked with various cars.

The club was pretty lively even for the daytime.

"No," he replied softly, as he walked in, holding her around the waist.

As they pushed the door and entered the luxurious private VIP room, Ayla was consumed by nausea.

She was allergic to the smell of alcohol and cigarettes and swooned into a bout of coughing.Anna was heartbroken to see Brian holding Ayla so lovingly.

Nevertheless, she approached him and with a smile, she said, "Welcome, Brian! Everyone is waiting for you!"

entry into the vibrant and lively private room was followed by a sudden hush, as everyone stood up and respectfully

"Please, continue to play."

looked at Ayla and asked her, "Can

She shook her head.

"No."

games were

who spent her time

teach her to play

the sofa and poured himself a

wish to learn how

want to become addicted to gambling like he had.She regarded gambling as one of

of his gambling tendencies?The Woodsen family was ruined

remarked, "Observe carefully.You will learn quickly.It will be useful

Ayla to sit next

she stared at this

were young, Clayton always took Arlene to the amusement park or ski resort for two weeks at

expected to remain in the little house behind the Woodsen family's villa, reading or

hand out

asked, "What's the

me a

became

"Okay."

reality, she quickly brought him

could hand it to him, someone bumped into her and the tea spilled all

"Why are you so clumsy? Did you burn

sudden concern

fine.The tea

his

crowd of people gathered

behave like this?He looked at her and enquired, "Are you

moment, Anna hastened forward and said, "Miss Woodsen, come along with me.I'll get you a change

looked at Brian,

with her.A change of clothes is

to another room on the same

room was breathtakingly beautiful and of

with an exquisite imported crystal chandelier that emitted a

to being suffocated by

with her annoying

doesn't matter,"

had a choice, she would never have come

if you really want to be with Brian then it doesn't

walked towards

at the seams as a result of his generosity.There's more for you to choose from.Ayla glanced at the designer clothing that shimmered in the wardrobe.Was Anna just being boastful? Well

rather