Chapter 0014 Violet What the hell ? I almost yelled , backpedaling and slamming the door shut . I stared at the door for a moment , trying to process what I had just seen . My pulse was pounding , and 1 could still hear the echoes of her cries in my head . The Image of Theodore fucking some random woman wouldnt leave . The image of her blurred with an image of me in my mind , and my whole body felt warm . Damn him . It was stupid and really just proving that I was probably in over my head . Everyone knew Theodore was a notorious playboy , but I hadnt realized he would be so … brazen about it . Especially here , in the room right next to mine . The thought made my stomach turn . Jealousy ? No , but it was unsettling . I thought about the deal and everything that would come after , and my heart hardened like metal being clenched in water . I could hear the gossip and see the headlines already . Would it be too late to put out the truth that were just entering a marriage of convenience ? 20 % was too much if I was going to have to put up with this for a whole year with people thinking I was his actual wife . I couldnt . No I wouldnt put up with him carrying on like this . Theodore and I were business partners , and wed be married if this fucking ring actually meant what he was saying it meant . I was still recovering from having my husband of seven years be intimate with another woman in public . The tabloids would have a field day . I sighed , shaking my head . What had I gotten myself into , and was there a way forward ? I wasnt going to sleep with him as part of the arrangement . I was pretty sure I didnt even want to , but I wasnt going to let him think that he could just carry on the way he had been all this time . If Kincaid was right in that he was being driven to this because his mating drive was working over time , then it wouldnt be fair to ask him to stop , but he was going to have to at least hide his escapades . I I turned back to my room , gathering my thoughts for what I would say to him in the morning . The next morning came faster than I had anticipated . The rain that had followed us from Darkmoon had cleared . Morning over Midnights rocky terrain was beautiful . dressed quickly , opting for something simple and practical , and left my room . As I stepped out into the hall , I saw her the woman from last night storming out of Theodores room . Her eyes were red , and she was visibly upset , muttering something under her breath as she rushed past me without even a glance . I looked back at Theodore and found him leaning against the doorframe , arms crossed over his chest as he watched me with that same smile from the night before . What did you do to her ? I asked . Theodore shrugged . She asked who you were and I simply told her you would be my future Luma . 1 blinked . His words hit me like ice water . You what I told her the truth . The detachment in his voice made my stomach churn . There wasnt an ounce of regret in his tone . He didnt even seem to care . It felt like he was more like Lucas than I had ever imagined . In some ways , that was good . I , at least , knew how to deal with assholes . I cocked an eyebrow at him . I have no interest in interfering or even knowing about your private life , Theodore , but if were going to be married if were moving forward- If ? His voice was quiet as he stared at me . Did you forget your own exit clause ? I asked . What are you saying . accountable , didnt I ? Heres your first lesson : you will respect me . I dont care who you fuck but do so with discretion and not where I can hear it . Some of us like sleep . I told you I was going to hold you accountable , didnt I ? Heres He glanced at my shoulder , and something like guilt flickered over his face . He looked away . How are you feeling ? Better and irritated . His lips twitched into a smile , and he pushed off the doorframe and came toward me . As you wish , my Luna . Though … He wrapped an arm around my waist , pulling me close . He was so hot . His warmth sunk into me , pooling between my legs . I hated it and glared up at him . Chapter Bris Chapter 0015 Title: Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation In CrushReel's ongoing romance novel, "Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation," a young woman finds herself without a home after a heart-wrenching breakup with her boyfriend of four years. Following state policy, she is unexpectedly matched with a billionaire spouse, forever altering the course of her life. Amidst themes of love, resilience, and newfound wealth, readers are drawn into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. 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