Chapter 11
the words strack Dominic
All those strange behavior he’d brushed off her packing up her things, her confident statement that the wish will definitely come true.
fi all made sense now
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She had planned to leave him all along
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Dominic tried to throw open the car door, but chloe grabbed his hand
Dominir! Its our wedding day! What are you doing?
Her words stopped him in his tracks. Turning back, he saw Chloe in tears. The sight brought him back to his senses and halting his impulsive action
Sorry. Chloe. I just needed to ask her why:]
Because you were shipping me bff to Europe this morning, tabella replied coolly. “Because you’re on your way to marry Chloe right now.”
“Because in seven years, you never truly loved me.
Lucas pressed the window button and the Montgomery convoys pulled away!
Moments later, the Histon procession also began to move
The two convoys headed in opposite directions as Dominic looked back, ching for something he couldn’t name.
Dominic…
Hearing Chloe’s voice, he finally snapped back to reality
I’m sorry, Chiloe, i just… I was…
Dominic held her hand, his explanation was weak. He couldn’t even Tin
Chloe burned into his arm
“Tra okay. Duminic. I understand“]]
Isabella was there for you during your lowest point she went through an much for you, so yeah, it’s normal to feel a little conflicted but now she’s found her own happiness. We should be glad for her.
Chlor sermed to have completely forgotten that the original reason for their wedding was because she was about to marry Lucas–the playboy Dominic hadi deemed dangerous enough to warrant crashing the ceremony
Domine held her, wanting to say something. But they were jetting closer to the venue, Whatever he said now would be too late
He thought that after the wedding, he would find Isabella and explain everything. Then she would forgive him.
Around them, guests offered congratulations. Chloe glowed in her expensive custom wedding gown under the lights. She clutched Dominic’s arm with bright
Dominie reined in his wandering thoughts and focused on this wedding ceremony.
As Dominic slipped the ring onto Chloe’s finger, his mind wandered to the snowflake damned on tabella’s hand]
“Dominic
Chie’s voice out through his thoughts, tinged with irritation. “You’re supposed to kiss me now.”||
Domina snapped back to reality and bent down to press his lips against hers]
After seven years apart from Chloe, they had finally reunited. Despite overcoming countless obstacles to reach this moment at the altar, Dominie felt none of the joy he’d imagined
Meanwhile, across town.
Lucas stepped out of the car first, then circled around to open Isabella’s door. With a slight bow, he extended his hand to help her out
The priest’s solemn words echoed around them, the guests‘ eyes fixed on the couple standing under the arch.
Then Lucas look her hand to place the wedding band on her finger.
to l sher.
Tel convincing enough to make everyone believe he truly loved her
en choreographed performance, gentle and restrained…
As they broke apart, applause erupted around them. Lucas wrapped his arm around her waist, smiling at their well withers.
He leaned down, his breath hot against her ear. “Not bad, Mrs. Montgomery. Your acting skills are impressive.||
Isabella’s lashes fluttered, her smile never faltering as she whispered back. “Right back at you, Mr. Montgomery:||
To everyone, they looked like a perfect couple.[]
By the time the reception ended and they returned to the Montgomery estate, it was late into the night.|||
ing dress rusiled softly against the wooden staira
Isabella slipped off her high heels, her bare feet sinking into the plush carpet. The train of her wedding tucas followed behind her. His jacket already discarded, the hanging loosely around his neck. He looked every bit the rogue billionaire||
Tired?”
He casually handed her a glass of water, his tone as casual as if he were discussing the weather.||
Isabella took the glass, her fingers Brushing his briefly before she pulled away!
She looked up at him, getting straight to the point
“Now that we’re alone, wanna tell me the real terms of this marriage?”
Lucas raised an eyebrow, auddenly smiling.]
He walked to the floor–to–ceiling window, his back to her. His voice was playful [
“Smart girl“]
ning to face her, his gaze was direct and sharp. “Our marriage is a cooperation at its core.“]
