The Billionaire’s Forced wife

Chapter 3

When the car stopped indicating that we had arrived. I exhaled for the tenth time since I had been in the car with Noah who never bothered to have a conversion with me even when he got off the phone five minutes ago.

My door was pulled open by the man who apparently was the driver.

I muttered a little thank you to him and stepped out of the car. That was when I realized that the sun had gone down but it wasn't completely dark yet.

We had stopped in front of a restaurant. It had an Italian name so I didn't bother reading it.

Noah came and took my arms in his, which made me hold my breath. Not because he took me unaware whatsoever but because I couldn't believe the mighty Noah knight whom I had only heard about in the news, or seen his pictures on magazines was asking me to marry him.

Actually, he never asked but the thought of this man being my husband was worth holding my breath for.

"Shall we? And please smile." Noah said into my ears.

When we entered the restaurant we were welcomed by the manager of the restaurant. You could tell by the name tag on his neatly ironed suit.

Everything in this place screamed 'I am for the rich alone, poor people keep off’ if not for the dress and jewelry Noah had sent to me, I would have felt out of place, the guests, the food, the music, the decors, I couldn't imagine myself ever coming to a place like this and having things like this at this point of my life, maybe in the future but definitely not now.

We were led through another door away from the first gathering of people, this time around the people in this other place were few and looked more wealthy than the first set of people we saw when we came in, when I thought I had seen it all.

We were once again led through another door but this time there was no one there just a table for ten, it looked like it was only for the highs and mighty of the society.

Noah pulled out a chair for me which I took and muttered a silent thank you to him.

A few minutes later, after we were served wines, a lady in an oxblood red gown that showed whatever cleavage she had to show and heavy makeup walked into the room, she scanned the place looking for someone then her eyes landed on Noah which made her smile, She walked towards the table and took the seat beside him,Ignoring me who had greeted her when she came in.

"Noah honey, you came much earlier and I thought we agreed on you coming to pick me.” She said in the most flirting manner I had ever seen.

Noah on the other hand didn't bother to look at her since she came in, he was on his phone typing away.

A minute later two men in black suites came in, with a matured woman who looked exactly like Noah, upon her face was a bit wrinkled due to her Age but the resemblance was striking.

Then also came in two other women one I could guess was his sister apart from the resemblance, I had seen her in the office once or twice.

Followed by two other women and a mature man. They all took their seat around the table.

Then finally the one who I had been waiting for, ever since Noah mentioned her in the afternoon came in.

My dearest aunt Victoria.

She greeted everyone and took her seat beside me as she smiled at me and gave me a reassuring mother look, which made me smile.

After everyone was settled and was done exchanging pleasantries, one of the men stood up with papers in his hands and cleared his throat gaining the attention of everyone.

"Good evening everyone, I am sure we all are aware of the reason why we are gathered here. without beating around the Bush, I would go straight to what we have to do.. This is a contract between sir Noah knight and Miss Scarlet Valeria Griffin on the 3rd of June, stating that they would get married in two weeks' time, and everyone gathered here today are witnesses to this contract, I am sure we all have a copy of the contract. miss Scarlet Valeria Griffin you are advised to go through it thoroughly, and say whatever you want to be removed or included in the contract, thank you."

After going through the contract one more time I had something to say. I stood up and cleared my throat gaining their attention including Noah who finally looked up,for the first time since he had been seated here which made me hold my breath for a second.

"I would like to have custody of any child this contract would bring forth, which I doubt honestly but just in case it happens I want the custody of my child." I stated bluntly, looking into everyone's eyes except Noah's.

"No, you can't have that." Noah said which turned everyone's gaze to him.

"Why not?" The elderly woman whom I was sure was his mother asked.

"She is a woman and no woman can ever bear the thought of her child being taken away from her." she added.

"She can't have that, whatever child that would be born in this contract marriage of ours would be mine cause my blood would flow in his veins and would be the heir to the knights' cooperation so I can't give you sole custody of him or her and that's final." Noah said looking at me straight in the eye, daring me to counter his decision.

"Then I would not agree to this, I apologize." I said holding eye contact with him.

It was a silent eye battle between the two of us for a few minutes and nobody bothered breaking the silence until the lady who first came in whom I had later discovered her name was Layla, during the discussion between her and Noah's sister Rachel, Stood up and said she was in support of what Noah said, which made me roll my eyes at her.

"You said I should go through the contract and say what I want to be removed or added from or to it and this is what I want." I said to the man who had spoken earlier on, who was Noah's lawyer.

"Fine give her custody and take away whatever privilege she has of dating someone during the duration of the contract, she would not be permitted to see anyone unless I approve of the man." Noah said his eyes still on Me.

"No! I do not agree to that." I said half screaming.

“Then what? Do you want to eat your cake and have it Scarlet?” Noah said.

"fine have it your way as long as I have custody of my child." I said taking my seat once again.

"Well then let's sign the contract." I continued.

Few minutes later the new contract stating that I would have total custody of whatever child i and Noah might give birth to, and of course that Noah must approve of whatever man I would go out with was ready to be signed.

We both signed the contract then took pictures and everything was done and over with. Noah's mother hugged me and welcomed me to the family, and so did Noah’s sister Rachel, before they took their leave.

While I was still going through the new contract Layla came to meet me, while everyone else was busy talking.

"Hey Scarlet, let me make something clear to you right now. You are getting married to my husband so definitely we are not friends and never would be, so stay off my lane don't ever think you have any right to meddle in my or his business, you should understand this, or else you would regret ever existing.”

And with that, she left me startled and speechless. I opened my mouth to say something but nothing came out.

"Sweetie, don't mind whatever that girl said okay? she's just jealous of you that's all." aunt Victoria said rubbing my back.

"I know aunt but how could anyone stoop so low?"

"Many people lack self respect.. c'mon let's go home cause I know I have some explaining to do." Aunt Victoria said with a little smile on her face.

She knew I would want answers and of course she should be prepared to give me the answers i needed, cause it wasn't going to be easy but I had to.

When we all stepped outside the restaurant, Noah took my arm in his and opened the door for me to get in.

He had not said anything to me since after we signed the contract and it kinda bothers me to be honest.

The ride to my house was a very silent one. Noah was busy making calls in different languages which made me wonder how many he could speak.

The driver played slow music which made me yawn every few minutes. I hated slow music because they made me feel sleepy no matter the time of the day.

Noah’s POV

When the car stopped, I was expecting her to get out since we had arrived at her place but only to find a sleeping Scarlet, her head bent to one side.

For a few minutes I stared at her, she was beautiful of course she made many men fall for her without her even knowing.

she didn't need to apply heavy or any makeup to look beautiful. she looked innocent in every way.

The heck I didn't deserve to have her, every time I looked at her, I saw a fragile beautiful person that needed to be handled with care, and of course I had no intentions of treating her like she was some fragile thing that could break any minute.

Why I chose Scarlet for this contract was cause I trusted her which was very strange since I hardly trusted anyone but everything about her screamed you can trust me the very first day I laid eyes on her in that board room.

"Sir the Miss is sleeping, should I carry her to her apartment?" Bruce, my driver said, bringing me back from my train of thoughts.

The thought of another man carrying her caused unknown jealousy within me, jealousy I never knew was there until now when I thought of Bruce carrying my wife to be.

"I would break every bone in your body if you dare touch her. I would carry her myself." I said and came down from the car.

I went over to Scarlet's side and touched her to see if she would wake up but to no avail she was far gone.

I carried her bridal style into her apartment. Which I came to realize that she leaves alone.

Bruce on the other hand held the door open so I could enter.

I took her to her room which was dark but I managed to get her to her bed.

The fragrance of her perfume was everywhere which made me sneeze a little.

After placing her on the bed I managed to find the light switch and turned it on, illuminating the place.

I loved her room decoration, everything was pink, or tho I found it too childish for a lady of her age but at the same time, it was cute.

I wrote a note and placed it on her lamp stand. I took one last look at her, resisting the urge to kiss her goodnight, I made my way out of her room and house.

"What the hell is Scarlet doing to me?" I said to myself as my driver drove off to my apartment.