NovelEnglishChapter 103 Chapter 103 Brooklyn The door to Aden's office is wide open when Hudson and I arrive, so we step in, still holding hands. Hudson pushes it closed behind us, and I spend longer than necessary looking at the dark wood of the closed door, remembering what had happened there only a few hours ago.
When I turn to look at Aden, I anxiously take a step closer to Hudson's side.
Is Aden seriously going to tell Hudson what happened last night? I hope, fervently, that he won't. Hudson would feel so betrayed, and I can't hurt him like that.
But Aden gives nothing away, standing there behind his desk, his arms characteristically crossed over the hard muscles of his chest.
My eyes flit over his body, and despite myself, I can't help remembering the hard contours of his form pressed against mine the feel of him hard and ready for me.
I gulp, dragging my eyes back up to his stern face, refusing to let my mind go there.
"Come," Aden demands, glancing towards the two chairs set in front of his desk. "Sit." Hudson and I do as we are ordered, walking quickly across the room and settling ourselves in the chairs.
He gives my palm a little pulse with his fingers before dropping my hand, silently lettingknow that we're on each other's side.
I hope that by the end of this meeting that's still true.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"We have a choice to make," Aden says sternly. "After Brooklyn's embarrassing display yesterday, I don't see any point in going forward with this charade of an engagement." My mouth drops open in shock and I hear Hudson give a little cry of protest.
Aden holds up a hand, though, silencing him and continuing.
"It's not as if you have done very much to ensure her fidelity, Hudson," Aden says.
I feel Hudson tense next to me.
"We can do better," I hear myself blurt, speaking without thinking.
"Hudson and I will spend more ttogether-we'll make sure that we're seen in public, having fun, being...being romantic..." I bite my lip, wondering, really, how much it will take to wipe the memory of my date with Colsen from people's minds.
But then, at the thought of Colsen, my stomach turns over.
Despite his betrayal, his public display of what I thought was a secret date, I have to admit that I am attracted to him.
Is this really what I want? To be tied to Hudson in a loveless relationship when someone like Colsen...
My eyes travel to Aden, then, too. Tied to Hudson when someone like Aden...
"No," Aden answers, interrupting my train of thought, his voice low and flat.
"Too much damage has been done. Your relationship is a laughingstock now. It's dead." He flicks his eyes to Hudson.
"I'll find you a new bride, soon. One a little more manageable than this one." I blush, looking down at my hands, feeling terribly guilty.
I had thought it was just a date with Colsen-a little freedom. I hadn't realized how much I was ruining.
"Dad," Hudson says, leaning forward in his chair, "this can't be the end of it-I like Brooklyn-she's the girl I want to marry-" "It's done, Hudson," Aden intones, dismissive, looking down at a thin document on his desk. "Move on. I'll arrange for another date with an appropriate girl this week," Aden now shoves the document in my direction, looking directly at me.
"You're still an important person in this world, Brooklyn," he says coolly, and I'm surprised to hear him admit what I've long suspected.
That my relationship with the family means something to him.
"I'd still like to have you formally tied to the Kenwood family. Here is the offer I'd like to make you, in exchange for your allegiance.' I hesitate, glancing at Hudson before reaching forward and taking the document.
I page through it, not understanding most of the legal wording there, until I get to the third page...
"Oh my god," I stammer, my eyes going wide as I look up at Aden in disbelief. "Is this is this for real?" Aden nods.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"One million dollars a year, and the purchase of your childhood hwith the deed immediately signed over to your adoptive father." He clears his throat. "Plus, the purchase of a beach house, in your name, so you can spend your spare tthere with your dad, your sister. Anyone you choose." My jaw drops open to hear him confirm what I saw on the paper.
I take a moment to digest this in silence, my eyes fixed on Aden, his me. The content is on ve novelenglish.net! "But what do you want from me?" I ask quietly.
"I want you to turn on your father," Aden answers simply.
Ignoring my shock, Aden continues.
on "So that I can wipe out his power and take it for myself. I want you to
continue your relationship with.
m Colsen, to convince him to leave Remington and align with me" I blink, staring up at his audacity.
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"Brooklyn," Hudson protests. "Don't do it don't get involved, it's too m dangerous can give you more, keep you safe-" I ignore him, focusing only on Aden.
"Do you have a pen?" I ask.
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