IN THE ARMS OF HIS BROTHER

CHAPTER SIX

Emery’s pov.

“Austin, you’re hurting me,” he mimicked me. He released his grip on one of my arms and cupped my face into a fold in an instant. My eyes appeared wide and my muscles became more tense .

“Let me remind you in case you’ve forgotten: I have three things against you if you refuse to cooperate . One, I have your reputation at my fingertips. I can easily use your s*x video against you.

Two, releasing the video means ruining the reputation of your so-called secret lover and you’re well aware of what that will do to him. And lastly, I have the address of your sweet-loving mother. Surprise!” He released me followed by a grin on his face .

“What! How dare you turn our agreement into a threat, you arrogant son-of-a-bitch.” My mind raced with jumbled thoughts with his words echoing in my mind.

My mum doesn’t deserve to be harmed for my actions and I wouldn’t want to be the cause for Lucas losing his inheritance. Me accepting the proposal means he has absolute power over me.

“Hey, hey,hey…pretty face,” he said as he edged closer to me. I must have hit a nerve .

“Don’t you insult your soon-to-be husband. You’re mine now,” he whispered, tracing his hands through the valley of my breast and forcing his tongue into my mouth.

I felt irritated at the moment and responded with a fight response to my adrenaline. He hurt me, and he’s using those same hands to touch me . Because I’m his fiancee, he has the right ,making me feel powerless.

Oh lord! Help me.

He finally let go of me after we heard the doorbell ring which made a tinge of relief to ease my tension .

“Hey Viv, come in,” I forced a smile as I unlocked the door. I stepped back and motioned for her to enter. She looked dazzling in the floral gown she was putting on and her neatly sleeked hair.

“Emery, I will miss you . I heard you’re leaving ,” she gave me a tight hug. She’s practically my neighbor.

“I will miss you too, we’ll still see each other at the office,” I said as she released me.

She peeked through my side and faced me with her eyes wider, “So…will you introduce me to your guest?”

“Oh! He is my fiance, Austin. You know the rest .” I smirked.

“Austin, this is Vivian. My friend turned sister.” I introduced her as we approached him.

“Hi, I’ve heard a lot about you,” she stretched her hand towards him.

“Really! Pleased to officially meet a friend of hers,” he shakes her hand and they smile softly to each other.

Vivian turns her attention back to me.

“Why does your arm look red and bruised?” She asked with concern written on her face.

“Baby, what happened? How did you get hurt?Lets have a look, ” Lucas chimed in , pretending to be upset.

What the f**k? He’s making me take the fall for what he had done. Un-f*****g-believable. This feels surreal.

“Chill . It’s nothing serious,” I tried to shove off the situation.

How could I possibly explain this slow erosion, the way he wormed into my mind with threats? I don’t want Vivian to know. I don’t want anyone to know because they’ll ask why I accepted to be his fiance . I saw how he turned cold when i didn’t answer his question.

“Its not nothing. Where’s your first aid box ?Lets fix this.” Austin scurried through the house and returned with the first aid box .

Vivian stared blatantly at how he seemed so caring before whispering to me, “He’s really caring.”

“I know,” I tried to be convincing.

“We would branch to the clinic on our way to get you a pain relief and a better treatment,” he muttered as he sat me down to treat it.

Vivian helped me with arranging my belongings, while Austin helped me move them into the car.

“Are you aware that someone leaked Lucas’s email to Ashley homestores ?” She asked as Austin went outside to drop some of the stuff.

I turned pale .Austin had told me to email something to him , but I didn’t know it was to sabotage Lucas’s deal. I feel guilty right now. I didn’t have the intention to betray him.

“All done. Time to go,”Austin sighed heavily.

I and Vivian said our goodbyes then I followed Austin to the car . He played nice opening the car door for me to enter before turning around to enter through the other side.

He stretched his hand to the backseat and landed a huge sum of money on my laps. I beamed with surprise.

“What for?” I raised my brows on a high level.

“This is a compensation for the email you sent to me,” he snarled .

“ You’re paying me for sabotaging your brother. He’s your brother for Christ sake,” I snapped furiously.

“ Half-brother. Besides, I don’t care,” he hissed, “the only thing important to me is that I’m the rightful owner of the inheritance . Period.”

“ And now , you’re going to be helping me because your job is not done . I don’t know how you’ll go about it, but you’ve to play the good girl you’re and go work for Lucas. I need more information,” he said matter-of-factly.

“Wh…wha…what! How do you expect me to do that?” I argued. I’m still processing the fact that the email I sent to him was used to sabotage Lucas deal and he’s here requesting me to provide more information.

“You know what happens if you don’t cooperate, you sweet little puppet,” he threatened.

“But I already handed him my resignation letter, and you made it clear to him that I work for you,” I sighed.

“I don’t… f*****g care . Do what you have to do,” he shouted.

I restrained from uttering further words because I knew now what he’s anger could lead to. How do I face Lucas? What would I tell him for him to accept me back at his office?

Austin started the car, he increased the music to a loud volume and there was silence between us as we drove through the roads.