Wife To The Secret Billionaire

"Will you marry me?" Riley goes on her knees, her hand stretches out with a small box of a shiny diamond ring. She purses her lips tightly as everyone in the diner stares at her. It is rare to see a lady propose marriage but Riley isn't giving a f**k. Her boyfriend glances at her like she has lost her mind. He stands from where he is sitting and raises Riley from the ground without accepting the ring. "What are you doing?" He asks in a low whisper. "Bernard, just say yes, everyone is watching" Riley grits her teeth, forcing a smile. "No, I can't," Bernard says, rather loudly. "We didn't talk about this" "Bernard" Riley's face flushes with embarrassment. "We can talk about this later, just say yes." "I'm sorry, Riley. We can't get married" He goes back to his seat, taking a mouthful of steak without bothering about all the public stares. "Bernard, it's been 8 years" Riley's voice breaks. "Eight f*****g years you stupid butthole!" She screams. "And there goes another reason why I cannot marry you" Bernard screams back. "Another reason?" Riley taps her feet impatiently. "What are the other reasons?" "Oh, I have a list. You're quick to anger, impatient, bossy, annoying, insulting, spoilt bratty daddy's girl…" Riley holds her fist tightly to take in her anger as Bernard continues. She gently sits opposite him clearing the food on their table to a side as she holds his hand. "Bernard, I do not have any of those qualities" she forces another smile. "I am respectful, expensive, humble, and breathtaking" "No, you're not." "Yes I am" "No, you're not, Riley." "I am, you f*****g i***t!" She pours her cup of red wine on Bernard's face and sighs. "Ah, you provoke me too much" she fans herself with her hand feeling heated all of a sudden. Bernard cleans his eyeglasses with his napkin, not surprised about Riley's behavior. He has known for a long time that he will not marry Riley, but it isn't just about her attitude, he has someone else secretly. Riley gulps down the remaining wine and stands up in her seat. "Look who's single now!" She screams to the onlookers who seem to care about her dilemma. Riley walks out of the restaurant with tears in her eyes, not only is she hurt about losing her 8-year relationship but not getting married means she loses the chance to be the heir to Whitlock Empire, her father's billion-dollar company she has always worked extra hard on. It feels like the world is against her. Her heart is heavy with pain. She orders her driver to take her to the nearest club where she can get drunk and clear her head. She arrives at the club and heads straight to the bar "Louis XIII Cognac and Ace of Spades" She orders her drink. "Ooh, you're in high spirits tonight," the bartender says and laughs. "I just got dumped…any more cocktails recommendation?" She asks him. "A whole lot, don't worry about that, you'll forget his name by the time you wake up tomorrow" the bartender replies, going ahead to mix her drink with some other 24k gold leaf and vodka. "Thank you" Riley responds and sits on the bar stool. Harvey Campbell who is also sitting at the bar glances at the lady who just ordered a drink too strong for a female. He looks at Riley for a long time as she taps her fingers on the bar counter restlessly and bites her lips. Not only does she look uneasy, but scared and angry too. "Brignac Champagne, isn't that too strong for a lady?" Harvey tries to start a conversation with her. Riley turns to look at him with her eyebrows raised. "I'm sorry, how is this your business?" She asks. Harvey's heart thuds the instant Riley's eyes meet his. Like he is struck by lightning, Harvey freezes and is speechless when Riley turns to him. He has never believed in love at first sight, but he is experiencing one at the moment. His eyes roam through the insane details of Riley's beauty and he gulps his saliva down his throat. This lady is simply breathtaking. "Here's your drink" The bartender passes her drink and Riley takes her first gulp and squints, tightening her eyes as she feels the harshness of the alcohol. Harvey watches her intently as she continues to drink. No one deserves to hurt this gorgeous lady no matter what happens. He heard her say she got dumped and he still finds it hard to believe that anyone would want to leave this stunning woman. "More, please?" Riley passes her glass to the bartender. "No, that's enough" Harvey doesn't know when he interferes. "You've drunk enough," he says to Riley. "Who are you to tell me to stop?" Riley points her fingers at Harvey. "Why can't you mind your business?" She tries to push him away but she loses her balance on the chair, and he grabs her by the waist. They stare at each other for a split second before Riley pushes him away and takes a bottle of drink from the counter. Harvey watches as Riley runs off to the middle of the club and climbs a table. "Hello everyone" she screams louder than the song playing. Everyone's attention shifts to Riley and even the disc jockey stops playing his music. Riley clears her throat as she stares at the crowd, she can hardly see anyone clearly but she knows she wants to pour her mind out to a group of strangers. "I asked my boyfriend to marry me…but he refused" Riley shouts and there is a chorus of pity from the audience. "We've been dating for eight years," she says again and everyone screams in shock. "Don't worry, don't worry, I'm not bothered" she tells them. "As long as I can get drunk, no one can hurt me," she says and everyone screams in cheers. Riley gulps down the drink from the bottle she was holding. She drops the bottle on the table and then pulls her blouse off revealing her well-shaped and firm breasts cupped into her bra. Harvey stands up from where he is and runs over to Riley to stop her as she is almost pulling her skirt off too. He carries her from her leg and takes her away from the lustful eyes of men already staring at her. Riley struggles with him but he takes her up to the VIP suite he lodged in. He throws her on the bed and covers her with the blanket. "Have some self-respect woman!" He raises his voice with a little tone of anger. Riley looks at the man standing before her, she doesn't see his face well but sees his body finesse. "Self-respect?" She laughs. "Who cares about self-respect?" She removes the blanket from her body. Harvey tries to take his eyes off her body, but he cannot. "You…don't take off your clothes…publicly" he stammers. "Maybe, privately then" Riley pulls off her skirt and laughs. Harvey looks away for a moment. "You really are drunk." He says. Riley stands up from the bed and walks up to Harvey. "Look, I can do whatever I want," she says, observing his face now that she is close. Riley takes a moment to look at the man before her, his body build makes her feel very small beside him. "What are you? A bouncer?" She asks and beats his chest. "Why don't you go do your job and leave me the f**k alone!" Harvey holds Riley as she tries to walk out. "I know you're hurt, but getting drunk or going naked publicly isn't the next thing to do" "Seems you have a lot of advice in your throat. So tell me, what do I do after getting dumped?" "You sleep." "I sleep?" "Yes," Harvey replies and carries Riley back to the bed. He wraps her in the blanket like a baby and pats her gently. "You're a too-drunk lady, save yourself more embarrassment" Riley stares at him for a very long time, her frown fading as she chuckles. "Thank you" she whispers to him. Harvey's gaze falls on her smile as he admires her luscious lips. Riley catches him staring at her lips. "What's your name?" She asks. "Harvey" he responds. "Okay Harvey, you can kiss these beautiful lips before you go, I won't tell your boss" she smiles. Harvey flushes with embarrassment. "I wasn't going to kiss you, miss" "Really, I thought wrong then" Riley smiles sheepishly. "You can leave now" Harvey curses himself for losing his chance with the pretty woman. He stares at Riley whose eyes are now closed like she is sleeping. How can he dumbly lose his chance? Riley opens her eyes to see Harvey still staring at her. "One more chance," she says, and without wasting any more time, Harvey locks his lips with the most beautiful woman he has seen in a long time. Riley folds when Harvey's lips meet hers, not only does he taste nice but he commands a sense of dominance when he cups her face in his palm. Riley kisses Harvey harder as she slides her hand out of the blanket and holds his face for more.