The Billonaire's Unwilling Bride

Chapter 13

CADEN HOUSE~8AM}

Emily's eyes were wide awake when her alarm went off.

She wished the alarm clock had woken her up. It's too bad she hasn't slept at all throughout the night.

After spending almost two hours in the kitchen trying to make beef stew, she finally did it, but when she went to Caden's room, he was already asleep.

Either that or he just chose to ignore her.

Emily refused to believe the latter even though that was half of the reason she didn't sleep well.

The other half was her dad, who texted her to meet with him. He even told her to bring Caden with her.

She stood up from her bed and freshened up. After getting ready for work, she walked out of her bedroom.

She wondered if Caden was still inside or if he had left already.

She wanted to go to his room but decided against it. She was going to text him instead.

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{KINGSTON ENTERPRISES}

The board meeting this morning was hell for Caden. His father made things very difficult for him. If things continue like this, then the construction would have to stop.

Caden sat on his office chair as he ran his hands through his hair repeatedly, trying to think of a solution.

His office door opened and he was expecting to see George since he hadn't heard from him since yesterday but unfortunately for him, it was his father.

"I told you the oil refinery won't work, I have been in this for years, Caden. You should listen to me more often, " Anthony said, sitting on the chair opposite Caden.

"I know you had something to do with this," Caden said calmly, and Anthony scoffed.

"You always have enmity towards me. You should respect me more, after all, I am your father," Anthony reprimanded.

"You don't deserve my respect, not after what you did to my mother." Caden's eyes were burning with rage, but his expression remained calm.

"Your mother brought everything on herself, I was simply teaching her a lesson," Anthony defended.

"I don't expect a man like you to feel sorry for his sins, get out of my office," Caden said harshly.

"I am still the CEO of the company. You don't get to order me around," Anthony frowned before getting up. "Give up the construction, it won't happen," Anthony concluded as he straightened his suit.

A few minutes after Anthony left Caden's office, George entered hurriedly.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't know something like that happened, my phone died and I forgot to charge it," George spoke quickly, and Caden sighed.

"Your explanation doesn't mean anything right now. We need to find a solution to this problem right now," Caden replied.

"I would talk to Finley, and we would figure something out," George said. "I'm really sorry you weren't able to reach me," George apologized again.

"Next time, keep your phone on," Caden said simply, and George left his office.

Caden's phone pinged, and he picked it up to see a message from Emily.

Wife: dinner with my parents at 6PM,. would you be available?

Caden: I'm always available for you, I would pick you up.

Wife: Alright.

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{VILLA~3PM}

Anna packed her car in front of the enormous villa and got down from it. She walked towards the door and pushed it open.

She smiled widely when her eyes caught the beauty of the living room. She owned the villa, it's all hers.

"You like it?" She heard a familiar voice, and Anthony came into view.

"Like? I love it!" she screamed and ran to hug him.

"I knew you would. That's why I bought it for you," Anthony chuckled.

"We really shouldn't be meeting up more often, George is getting suspicious," Anna said.

"Just break up with that boyfriend of yours. He can't give you what I would," Anthony declared.

"That's not the deal we made, I love George too much to lose him and I love your money, I made things clear the first time you made advances towards me" Anna spoke as she trailed her hands through his body.

"Yes, you did," Anthony smiled sheepishly and pulled Anna towards him by the waist, making her gasp.

"Now let me fulfill my part of the deal." Anna smirked and slowly loosened his tie.

Complete and utter lust danced in Anthony's eyes as he watched her remove his shirt buttons.

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{PENTHOUSE~AUSTRALIA~5PM}

Madison laid on the king-size soft bed with her phone in her hand as she scrolled through her i********:.

If she said she hadn't been bored, then that would be a terrible lie.

She never knew Nathan had a penthouse , nor has she been in a penthouse since she was born, but now she is very bored.

Ava, Nathan's sister, is hardly in the penthouse with her. She is the only person she talks to.

Ava is camera shy, and that's why Nathan doesn't want anyone finding out he has a sister or else the paparazzi would prey on her.

Madison groaned in frustration and got up from the bed. She walked down the stairs as her eyes trailed through the white penthouse.

She has been here for quite a while, but she is still amazed by how beautiful this place looked.

Madison walked towards the kitchen and took something to drink.

She heard the elevator open, and Nathan walked into the house.

"You're back so soon?" Madison asked, surprised.

He left Australia two days ago, and she wasn't expecting him till after a week or two at least, he is a busy man after all.

"You sound like you don't want me here." Nathan raised an eyebrow. "Don't forget this is my penthouse," he added.

"I know, I know," Madison sighed.

"Everything should have died down in the next two weeks or so, and after three weeks, we would say we broke up," Nathan informed, and Madison nodded.

"You didn't tell me you were coming, so I didn't make anything for you to eat, you have to order some food," Madison said.

"Alright," Nathan replied and walked away.

"He looks tired. Being a CEO isn’t as easy as I thought. Rich people always have their problems," Madison muttered before slumping on the couch to watch TV.

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{STONE MANSION~6PM}

Emily took in deep breaths before walking into the house.

"I'm home," she called as she walked deeper.

"Oh heavens, I forgot we were having dinner today," Layla exclaimed immediately when she saw her daughter. "We have to order food before your dad gets back," she added as she walked towards Emily, who sighed.

She would never change.

"Didn't Caden come with you?" Layla asked.

"No... He is busy, " Emily replied.

Caden had messaged her a few hours ago that he wouldn't be able to attend the dinner because he had to do something urgent.

Emily only hoped everything was okay with him. He looked really stressed yesterday.

"Since when did you start worrying about him?" Emily reprimanded herself lowly.

"Did you say something?" Layla asked, and Emily blinked.

"No," Emily responded, and Layla got back to her phone. She was definitely trying to order food.

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"I can't believe he decided not to come for dinner. Doesn't he want to see his in-laws?" Harper complained.

"He is probably too busy with work to worry about dinner," Layla chipped in.

"He couldn't even spare time for his in-laws, I knew he was uncultured," Harper scoffed.

"And you still got me married to him," Emily finally spoke.

She had been quiet throughout the dinner, listening to her father rant about how Caden was rude, but she decided to speak up since she was getting really annoyed by his words.

"It was for the good of the company," Harper defended.

"I already heard that more times than I can count, so stop saying it," Emily said sharply.

"My dear -" Layla tried to speak.

"I think I should go home now, I don't like driving at night," Emily said and got up.

Layla and Harper watched their daughter get up and walk out the door without saying anything.

"She is overreacting," Harper said after a while.

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{CADEN'S HOUSE}

When Emily got home, she walked straight to her room. She had completely lost her appetite, and she wasn't sure she would be eating anything tonight.

And she sure as hell won't be sleeping either.

She had never had a close relationship with her parents.

It has always been cold between them.

Emily's parents were never in love. They were involved in an arranged marriage between their parents for business reasons.

They only tolerated each other, so Emily grew up tolerating her parents too. She doesn't hate them, but she doesn't love them too.

Emily took a warm shower and came back downstairs to watch a movie.

Caden wasn't back yet, and she planned on waiting for him. She really wanted to make sure everything was fine with him.

Her phone rang, and she saw a call from Madison.

"Did something bad happen?" Emily asked immediately she picked up.

"Why did you assume something bad happened?" Madison asked.

"Because you won't just call me for the hell of it," Emily answered.

"What if I am?" Madison questioned.

"Then I would like to remind you that I am hundred percent straight, maybe you've forgotten," Emily replied, and Madison laughed.

"Seriously, Ems, I'm just bored," Madison said.

"I don't have the cure for boredom," Emily responded.

"Obviously you don't, I'm hanging up now, say hi to Caden for me," Madison said and hung up.

"Seriously?" Emily raised her brows as she stared at her phone. "Crazy girl," she added with a small smile.