Chapter 6 Dark Beginnings

The pianist's tunes brought Eve's steps stiffly. Behind her stunning dress, various feelings of incredible doubt enveloped her. She had kept her mouth shut since she was in the car. According to Ruth's orders, she had to look like a gentle, obedient woman. Don't just talk and have to be elegant. Eve studied that for a night and almost died from exhaustion. Just walking on the red carpet towards the pavilion where the priest and Nolan were standing waiting for her meant nothing.

She just wanted to finish all this and go to sleep.

This wedding is nothing more than a nightmare.

Eve welcomed Nolan's outstretched hand, who immediately grabbed it. Nolan's hand wrapped around her small finger tightly and pulled Eve close.

"After the blessing, you must immediately go home. No need to greet anyone."

'What exactly does the will tell you to do that you are required to have a wife?' Eve looked into Nolan's eyes who was taller than her. The man didn't answer. For a while, Nolan pretended to stroke Eve's cheek and whispered in her ear.

"Just take care of this stupid job and don't interfere."

Eve frowned. "You changed my identity. You were the one who told me to deepen my role. But you also asked me to guess. Indeed, I understand everything, but-"

Eve widened her eyes when Nolan bent down and cupped her lips until she stopped talking. For a second, Eve's back stiffened, she felt the intense and warm pressure of Nolan's lips. It feels very enjoyable because Nolan displays his best acting. Eve closed her eyes, trying to follow Nolan's gentle kiss in front of all the guests who were roaring happily.

"After this, perhaps I can silence you in another way. So watch your words." Nolan said with a smile and his beautiful eyes radiated with love. Eve wanted to throw up, but she just nodded and smiled no less sweetly.

The marriage blessing didn't last long. After signing and fingerprinting the official marriage document, Ruth and Josh immediately took the document to an important place. The procession of the bride and groom was also accompanied by loud applause and happy looks from all the guests. Even though all of this was still like a dream, Eve's heart was so empty and it was difficult for her to accept the situation.

According to Nolan's orders, Eve immediately got into the car again even though many people seemed to be fighting to talk to her. But when Eve sat in the back seat of the car, she was surprised because a woman in a purple satin dress sat in front of her.

The woman smiled gracefully. "Hi, Eve. Remember me?"

Eve's eyes widened, her heart beating hard. "Y–you... Lizette?"

"Ah, I'm flattered. By the way, congratulations on the wedding. But I wonder, how much money do you need to buy a Nolan Wellington?"

Lizette's words sounded ridiculous and sickening. Lizette is one of Eve and Nolan's high school friends. There used to be rumors that Nolan liked Lizette, but unfortunately, Lizette was playing around and didn't care about Nolan. Nolan certainly felt his pride hurt. They didn't get to date because Lizette mostly made fun of Nolan, who was stupid enough to fall in love. Because Lizette once said that she didn't like soft men who relied on their feelings to love.

Ruth, who was sitting in front, gasped slightly. "Miss Lizette-"

"Hi, Ruth. I'm sure Nolan doesn't care about me, so let me get to know this poor farmer's girl a little."

"Miss Lizette-"

"I told Danny that I would stay overnight today. So please just ignore Nolan if he whines. I don't like weak men like him."

Ruth's cell phone rang and Danny's name appeared on it. Suddenly Eve's stomach churned. She never talked to Lizette but compared to Nolan, Lizette's tongue was sharper and cunning.

"What do you want to ask, Lizette? Was the sacred promise made in front of the priest unclear?" Eve swallowed her doubts whole and tried to deepen her role well.

Lizette crossed her arms as the car drove slowly. Splitting across Broadway to return to Manhattan.

"Danny never said anything about your relationship. The Wellington family is very careful in choosing potential partners, especially Nolan." Lizette's eyes narrowed, and Eve restrained her expression. She didn't know how close Lizette was to Danny. But what Eve knows is that Danny is not Nolan's comrade in arms so far.

"I also never knew that you still seemed to care about Nolan. Ever since you made fun of him at school a long time ago."

Lizette's smile was gentle. "I don't care who Nolan marries in the future. But I can't let you take that place instead."

"Just admit it, Lizette. You have to get used to it. You should be grateful I didn't tell you to get out of the car now."

Lizette picked up her cell phone and then smiled crookedly. "Just do it, or I'll tell Danny about your mother being a stripper. I know that your identity has been completely changed. It's pathetic, Nolan did everything for you even in front of his weak and useless mother."

Eve keeps a scathing opinion about Nolan's weak mother in her heart. Now she was more worried about Danny.

"How about that?"

Maintaining her tone, Eve continued to stare at Lizette coldly. This time the position is legal. Being Nolan's wife is the main control she has. She had never met Nolan's mother, but Eve had no intention of calling any woman weak and useless, especially since she was a mother.

"Now, answer me, Eve," Lizette's tone was a little sharp and threatening, "what exactly have you done to Nolan? Does this have anything to do with the will?"

It was also difficult to keep quiet and refrain from ignoring Lizette. Her threat sounded scary at first, just like when she used to cover herself at school. But thanks to Ruth's help in telling Lizette to keep quiet, Eve finally arrived home calmly.

For some reason, Lizette seemed to be used to going in and out of Nolan's house. The bridal car accompanied by relatives' cars made the yard busy. Before entering the house, she saw Nolan's car behind her with Josh. He seemed busy talking on the phone while in the car behind him was Nolan's mother, who with a sleepy face walked in accompanied by two bodyguards.

Fortunately, the other relatives didn't seem confused about why Eve and Nolan were in different cars. The house has been decorated for a small party. Eve heard that this time the party was only for immediate family. Eve hurriedly went to her room, avoiding everyone including Danny and Lizette.

Arriving at the room, Ruth glanced down the hall. "Miss, you'd better stay inside until Lizette and Danny come home. I will help you to block them."

Eve was a little doubtful, "How close is Lizette actually to the Wellington family?"

Ruth's old face scrunched up faintly. "Quite close because their families are business partners. I can't stay long, the young master asked me to come downstairs. Please rest first."

Eve was left in the room alone, staring at Ruth's back half running down the hall. After closing the large door, Eve sighed. She saw a wide bed in the middle of the room. Without thinking about anything else, she threw herself there and fell asleep.

Waking up, Eve was a little surprised because she heard someone knocking on her door. Eve didn't know what time it was, but the tiredness and sleepiness that crept into her head felt better than yesterday. She sat up from the chair and was silent for a moment.

Her shoulders felt cold, her back felt like it wasn't sticking to any fabric. Eve opened her eyes, and touched the blanket covering her body-naked!

Eve widened her eyes and then looked around in one glance.

This is not her room! This-where is this?

The room looked dim, cold, and a little masculine. The walls were painted white, but the bed was wider and four pillars were supporting transparent curtains which immediately made Eve realize that this was not her room. Beside her, there was the sound of someone's soft breathing. She turned around in surprise and her heart sank as if the world had stopped in an instant.

Danny!?

Eve felt her whole body freeze. She glanced at the nightstand, the clock showed eight in the morning. Is it morning now? Eve brushed her long hair, and immediately got out of bed. She wanted to stop feeling stupid and hoping this was all a dream. But when Eve lowered her legs, Danny grabbed Eve's waist until she screamed softly.

"Where are you going, darling?"

Eve's body moved stiffly when Danny's lips touched her shoulder, and then traveled to the back of her neck.

"Stop-" Eve tried to restrain herself from being carried away by the hot sensation that suddenly took over her mind. This is wrong, this is wrong! What happened?

"Are you awake yet?" Danny asked in his low voice. Awake? Awake of what? What happened? For whatever reason Eve wants to get out of here-

Before Eve expected that reality to happen, someone jerked the bedroom door open. Eve jumped but Danny didn't move from his position. A tall woman with black hair appeared with her eyes wide in shock.

"You bitch! Get out of my husband's arms!"