Lucas’s Pov A small smirk played on my lips as I raised an eyebrow at all of the colorful boxes and bags that had been brought into my office by my lovely wife. “I only have a few more.” Bella huffed as she brought another handful of bags into my office and set them down. I looked at the little walk way and chuckled. At least she made sure to left me a path to get out. She seemed like she was out of breath and looked flushed from all the running back and forth as she walked in with a huge box that had me furrowing my brows. “Did you buy the whole store?” I asked as I closed my laptop and set my elbow on my desk. She looked at me with a pout as she set it down. “I bought things from multiple stores.” She stated defiantly. A small smile formed as I stared into her eyes. She was too determined to show me all the clothes that she bought so instead of staying and entertaining me she was turning back around with a purpose. “You know you’ll have to take everything to our room?” I a
Liam’s Pov The anger that I felt towards my father was tangible. Everyone in this room could probably see the fire that was blazing in my eyes because I was not subtitle like my father wanted me to be. No I was furious and I couldn’t hold in that fury. We had came into this meeting with every single card in our hand just to give them all to Victor. We had done nothing wrong and out of fear of losing billions my father gave in to everybody and agreed to work with them. “Can I leave?” I mumbled in annoyance. They had gotten off of the phone with Lucas over two hours ago and still he wasn’t here. “Liam.” My father grounded out in anger. I groaned as closed my eyes not wanting to deal with anyone. I had not agreed to this ridiculous meeting nor did I agree to just let Lucas be happy with Bella. “He said he’s on his way.” Lucas’s father stated in annoyance. I pressed my lips together as I leaned back into my seat. Lucas coming would not benefit us. Every single discussion we had ea
Bella’s Pov (3 days later) I gave a small pout as I set my fork down and looked over at Lucas. “Can you atleast tell me what’s wrong?” I asked in frustration. He looked at me with his glumly eyes before looking back down at his soup that he had not touched. A curse left me as I waved the made over. She was quick to scurry my way and bow her head. “Get him something else.” I ordered in frustration. She gave a slight nod and went towards the kitchen without a word. I looked at Lucas’s furrowed brows as he stirred his soup and felt flustered. I had thought that a vegetable soup would make him feel better but now instead of being silent, he was playing with his food and not touching it. “Can’t you at least tell me what’s wrong?” I asked in frustration. He had not spoken since the meeting he went to. I had assumed that something had happened so I allowed him his space but now that it had been three days and he hadn’t talked yet I couldn’t take it. When he still didn’t say anything I
Bella’s Pov “This is the group chat with all the families that we are partnered with.” Lucas stated lowly. I slowly reached for the phone and plopped back into my seat. I don’t knew why my stomach started to twist but it did. Maybe it was fear in finally knowing why Lucas was so angry or maybe it was because there was a huge chance that it would make me upset to. “Just push up. Your father is listed under Victor and everyone else you may or may not know.” He stated as I build up the nerves to read the first message. ‘Get back here now.’ Lucas’s father had wrote in big letters on the day that Lucas had the meeting. My brows furrowed because I remember Lucas coming home and not speaking to me even as I tried everything to get him to open up. ‘I’m done.’ Was all Lucas stated. I noticed that all the messages that weren’t from him were on the left and his were on the right. “You didn’t write much?” I asked as I scrolled down to see how much he wrote. Lucas snatched the phone from
Bella’s Pov My hold on Lucas’s hand got tighter as we walked past all of glass windows that had colorful writing all over them. The flickering lights didn’t help with my nerves that were ready to implode any second now. The soft click of my heels seemed to echo through the deserted building that I didn’t feel safe in. “Maybe I should’ve stayed home.” I whispered as my hands got clammy. If not for fear I would’ve wiped them off on my gorgeous dress that didn’t seem appropriate now that I seen where we were going. Had I known that we would be coming her I wouldn’t have picked the silver dress. I had been excited and couldn’t wait to come to a meeting just to lose all my excitement when I looked up at the abandoned building that we pulled up to. It looked like the building would fall over at any moment with all of the broken windows and missing pieces. I was surprised that Lucas even allowed me to come here. “What if we get robbed?” I whispered as I leaned more into Lucas. His
Liam’s Pov The anger that was brewing inside of me was tangible but I could only watch as Bella looked at Penelope with nothing but hate. “Why is she here?” She asked in anger as she lowered her eyes in a murderous way that had Penelope paling. The smirk that formed on Lucas’s lips told me that he brought her here on purpose. He was most likely sick of them trying to force Penelope in his bed so he did the one thing that would make them never do it again. “She’s my daughter and the heir to my company, she has every right to be here.” Aaron stated in annoyance not understanding that he was digging his own grave. Her lips pressed as she looked at her father with narrowed eyes. “Why am I not invited if I am the owner of innovated energy.” She mumbled defiantly. I would’ve been surprised that she knew the name of her company if not for her birthday that was next month. If she had went to her yearly check up and found out that the company Lucas ran was actually hers she most lik
Bella’s Pov “Let me go.” I cried as I tried to wiggle out of Lucas’s tight hold. His told tightened even more making it nearly impossible to move. He refused to listen to reason and leave when they clearly were blaming him for what they did. He wanted me to sit here while every single person tried to deceive us. “Relax.” He demanded in a deep and deadly voice that had me faltering. I stared at him with wide eyes as the anger that should’ve been focused at everyone else was focused at me. A small smile formed on his lips as he forced my chin up with his free hand. I tried to force my face out of his grip but all that did was force him to tighten his hold on me. “I don’t want to be here anymore.” I mumbled defiantly. He leaned in and gave me a bruising kiss that stole my breath away and had my heart fluttering. When he pulled back he looked at me with clouded eyes that had me flushing. “They can’t hurt us because we are more powerful than them, so you will relax and let me tak
Cameron’s Pov I would destroy Lucas. I didn’t care what it took, I would destroy him and make sure that he could never recover from it. Bella’s fearful eyes as she stared at me had solidified my resolve and nothing Penelope said would change my mind. She may love Lucas but that meant nothing when he was getting in my way and destroying everything that I loved. Yes Bella and I had never truly interacted but that didn’t mean that I had not noticed her at parties nor did it mean that I was not able to fall for her. She was perfect and I would’ve gladly married her and let her run the company but her grandfather messed everything up. He had made stipulations that forced her into Lucas’s arm. “I’m not ready for marriage.” Penelope cried as she looked at her father with unshed tears. I grit my teeth as I kept my eyes away from Lucas. I knew that Bella thought I was looking at her and now she probably hated me more than before. “You have no choice.” Victor announced causing me to