Chapter 9
Twenty minutes later, the roar of Lacas’s sports car grew doser, finally executing a perfect drift to stop right in front of Isabella.||
The window lowered, revealing his handsome face []
One hand rested lazily on the steering wheel, his dark shirt unbuttoned just enough to showcase his sharp collarbone. His expression was all smirks and mischief, that signature cocky grin lighting up his eyes.
“Hop in, my bride,” he drawled.
Isabella froze for a moment
This was her first time meeting Lars Montgomery in person.]
Just as the rumors suggested, he radiated that rebellious antirade that somehow made it impossible to look away.
“seriously? Did you really have to make it such a spectacle?”
„Isabella’s gaze flicked to the line of luxury cars trailing behind him, a whole procession of wedding cars. Her brows furrowed.
Lucas let out a low chuckle as he pushed open his door and stepped out, his long legs bringing him directly in front of her in one smooth stride
He lowered o
Lover her by nearly a head, looking down with mischievous eyes.
“Come on. I’m crashing a wedding. I gotta do it right. Gotta live up to my reputation, huh?
He extended his hand toward her, his long fingers elegant yet strong
“Last chance to back out. You sure about this?–||
Isabella stared at his outstretched hand, her fingertips curling then she placed her hand in his.]
Tm sure.”
Lucas’s grin widened as he suddenly tightened his grip on her wrist and swept her up into h “Ah!” bella gasped, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck
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“You made up your mind, habe. Let’s not waste time,” he grinned recklessly, striding toward the wedding car. “When I take a bride, I make damn sure everyone Stes m
He deposited her in the passenger seat and leaned in to fasten her seatbelt. The faint scent of cedar mixed with tobacco enveloped her
He was so close that his breach ghosted over her ear, making labella’s earlobe burn as she reflexively turned away
“Nervous?” he teased. “Relax don’t bite, unless you want me to.”
With that, he carded to the driver’s side and slammed his foot on the accelerator. The sports car roared to life and shot forward. [] Behind them, dozens of wedding cars followed in procession, creating such a spectacular scene that passersby couldn’t help but stare.
Meanwhile
In another wedding procession, Domine stared blankly out the window, feeling an emptiness in his chest
Chloe dung to his arm, her head resting on his shoulder. Tunisie, un finally marrying you. It’s been my dream.”
She looked up at him, eyes full of expectation. “And your Marrying me is your dream too, right?-||
Dominic lowered his eyes to meet her hopeful gate, his throat tight |
“Of nurse.
But the second the words led his mouth, Isabella’s face flooded his mind
Her crouching in that her alley when he was at his lowest. “Are you okay?
Her selling her mothers only ring just to buy him a decent suit, forcing a smile and saying, 7 never liked wearing jewelry anyway”
Her cooking him hangover soup while earning with fever, only to collapse in the kitchen..]
The memories flashed before him, making it hard to breathe
Chloe noticed his distraction, her eyes welling with tears. It’s our wedding day and you’re thinking about someone else… You’ve fallen for Isabella, haven’t you?” Dominie snapped back in reality, pushing down the unsettling feelings. He cupped Chlor’s face, forcing a smile.
“Who I love you really don’t know!
Chloe’s best gave way to a sandle as she pouted. Then I’m punishing you with a kiss.
Dominic beat down and pressed his lips to hers.||
But the moment they touched, he inexplicably thought of Isabella
She was abrays docile when they kissed her eyelashes Huttering gently. Occasionally when he’d kiss her breathless, sheid gently push him away, cheeks flushing as she whispered “slow down.”
As their kiss ended, Chloe leaned into his embrace with her face red
Then the driver spoke up. “Mr. Hinton, there’s mother wedding procession ahead. According to tradition, the brides should exchange bouquets for good luck.
Dominicabsently murmured “m” and lowered the window
And then he saw isabella. Their eyes met
Directly across from his car, Isabella dressed in a simple white wedding dress with bouquet in hand
