Billionaire's Unlikely Bride

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heard him discussing plans with Margaret, something about the Prescotts visiting again today to finalize wedding arrangements. I still couldn't comprehend why that girl could

as taking her so long? I sent my driver to go pick her up an hour a

s to my penthouse; as soon as she arrives, I'll i

rom my thoughts. Julie walked in,

her tone indicating she was less thrilled about the situation. I forgot to tell her ab

replied, attempting to sound calm de

he public." She asked furiously. I sent a quick text to Raven, I needed to know what was taking so long. "It seems I'm the onl

already married. I headed downstairs, feeling a mix of anticipation and

lding me. If there's one thing I hate most, then it is body contact. Th

g." She said in a bubbly voice. I looked at the girl with disinteres

aid, my voice devoid of warmth as I

e. "You're really funny, but thanks. Cong

I said firmly, taking a step back. I could feel the e

about Mason?" My father's voi

er you and I had a deal?" I sa

my father's wife, inqui

ad said, his voice car

e it ended, right?" I smirked,

ied. I've already announced it to all my friends, it was even on the

t remember permitting you to say my name

y father demanded. I scanned the room and spotted Raven walking

r to her. I reached her and gave her a light peck

her voice laced with genuine regret. She returned the pe

, this is..." I start

w steps forward, her expression darkening with recognition

she just say, Mom? "Wh... what ar

what are you doing here?" Lenora's voice wa

ce." Blair demanded, trying to drag Raven aw

I was stunned by the revelation of their relationship. That's what I get for not doing my

saying that," Blair shouted

marrying the second daughter of the Prescott family?" My dad asked

a connection. So I asked her to marry me, and she said yes. Isn't that right love?"

rt over," Raven said sweetly, laying the charm on thick as she patted my che

n such short notice?" My father

o marry someone I don't love," Raven explained, her gaze pointedly directed at her

eal?" My dad's calm de

said, trying to sound more confident. The barra

He enveloped Raven in a heartfelt embrace, his smile almost tearful. It was an unexpected reaction, I had never seen him

here to be found. The maids informed me she had left whe

early stated that he's to marry the first daughte

garet attempted to pacify her. There was even a c

for you, this is how you repay me? You had one job, Ma

thing we can do to change that." My father said firmly, his tone leaving no room for argumen

her take Mason from me." Blair insisted,

r daughter home. I'll be in my study

h venom as she turned to Raven. I noticed a smirk tugging at

aven taunted. "Honestly, I had no idea who

ge at Raven, but sh

spite, and her smirk widened. It was evident she enjoyed getting un

is to your sister, your flesh and blood?"

swear," Raven said, her voice trembling slightly as she

Lenora demanded. I wanted to argue but d

that," Raven said decisiv

ir, let's go home." Lenora said,

the rest of them, he'll eventually choose

" Raven said, her hand lingering on my chest. Her provocative words and ge

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calls. I instructed Raven to get ready because we'd be moving to my penthouse today. I wante

announced at the

," I said as s

e to your dad?" Raven asked

d, let's go," I

'd hired to keep tabs on Candice caught my eye. My stomach churned as I opened it. The pictures that were loaded were of

ages were a gut punch, and I felt a surge of rage that almost overwhelmed me.

" Raven asked, se

ence, my mind was consumed b