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Billionaire Wife

A marriage is between two people who are in love. But what if the marriage was fixed or arranged and had the potential to last a long time? Or can you fall in love with each other? Odette and Kiel's marriage began similarly, as a fixed marriage for a business. Odette Lim was known as the architect who designed some of the five-star hotels. Most of the hotels she designs are for her family. Odette's family owns the top five-star hotel and restaurant in the country and a construction firm that Odette's dad has owned for years. Odette was an intelligent and fearless type of girl. She was even part of a Taekwondo team when she was in middle school. Odette was the eldest child of the Lim family. Her dad was known for being strict when it came to business. But Odette was a daddy's girl; she got everything she wanted, but not in her father's deal with Mr. Lopez. Her father dared to seal the deal about marriage with the son of her business partner. Odette had no intention of falling in love with her soon-to-be husband. Even though she can make herself feel good, she knew the deal was just for business. She partied all night with her friends just to feel relieved about how her situation would be framed in the future without having the right to decide for herself. Kiel Calvin Lopez was a well-known billionaire actor and model. In his generation, he was known as the "Supreme Idol" for being the top endorser of luxury brands. His films were blockbusters. Together with his co-actor and real-life girlfriend, their love team was incredible. Kiel had a cold personality, and most of the people around him thought his arrogance just came from his wealth and fame. They don't realize he's doing it to avoid making his girlfriend jealous of other girls. Kiel was the eldest son of the Lopez family; he had a twin who was completely different from him. Kiel was the obedient son and the future face of the Lopez Group of Companies. He will take over his father's multinational corporation. Everyone knows that Kiel is next in line as chairman and CEO of the company, yet he wants to pursue his dream of being an international actor. Will he choose to marry someone he knew he had never loved as an obedient son?  Sloan Payne is an actress and model. Even though she was a great actress, some of her haters called him a "wannabe," and another fan thought she just used Kiel because before he entered the entertainment industry he already had a name because of his dad. Sloan was not from a wealthy family, just like Kiel. But she proved to a lot of people that she was not just famous because of her boyfriend but also because she had talent. But will Sloan agree to the idea that her boyfriend will not be her husband in the future and that she should get married to another girl just for business? When will her love be able to fight for their relationship?  In the marriage of two people, what disaster will it be if there is an intruder? Who will he have to choose between her wife and her girlfriend? Will they still have time to realize they've fallen in love with each other, or will it be too late to express their feelings? Will it be Kiel who falls in love with Odette? He was already aware of his feelings for his girlfriend, Sloan. But will he be aware of what he will feel over Odette? Or should he just ignore it because his mind still tells him it's Slovene? It will be too late for Kiel to discover it, or will he make a move to make things right between him and Odette? Or was it Odette who would realize she was slowly falling for her husband? She had a feeling Kiel already belonged to someone else. Despite my best efforts to keep feelings away from him, she never knew what her heart was saying. Will she fight her love for Kiel or let it go? Is it worth fighting for? Will she choose what will make her happy or not?

kandra_24 · Fantasy
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Chapter 37

KIEL'S POINT OF VIEW

"Need help, Cream?" Tsk! That guy suddenly popped up from Odette's behind and started shooting the ball fast. Odette's score started rising. They look like they enjoy playing basketball. Tsk! I'm the boyfriend.

"She looks happy with him, brother." I ignored Aria and started shooting the ball to the basket. I focused on myself and burst into anger at the ball. In my anger, I throw the ball and bounce back.

"Cream, watch out." He slipped the ball away to Odette, who fell to the ground. I immediately took action and went to her.

"Are you okay, love?" I offer my hand when he suddenly offers his hand to Odette.

"Let me help you, Cream." But she refused both of us and got up by herself.

"You know what, guys? I'm not a throne; you should compete. I just want to enjoy the day; I don't need to think about work. Okay, so please, the two of you, give me peace and freedom to enjoy." She left us and went to Clay, Aria, and Morisette, who are playing 'Just Dance.

"It's your fault if you don't come and pretend that she's better off being with you, no. She chose me over you, so better leave." His face came closer, and he smirked.

"Do you think you can? Well, let's see; after all, 19 years can trigger the 4 months." He tapped my shoulder and went to Odette, putting his hand on her waist. Tsk, even though we've only known each other for four months, I know what I can do, and I won't let her be with some guy like him. She's mindless, so he better be off.

I went to them and removed his hand from Odette.

"Love, come with me." I held her hand and went to the corner where there is a stage for those who want to sing live.

I went on stage, took the microphone, and chose "Just the way you are by BruMarsrs while looking into her.

Oh, her eyes, her eyes

Make the stars look like they're not shinin'

Her hair, her hair

Falls perfectly without her tryin'

She's so beautiful and I tell her every day

Yeah, I know, I know

When I compliment her, she won't believe me

And it's so, it's so

Sad to think that she doesn't see what I see

But every time she asks me, "Do I look okay?"

I say

The crowd is starting to increase, and I can see Duke grin at me. Dude, you won't win over me, not as the best actor or even as the brand ambassador of those luxury brands. I won't make you win Odette's heart.

When I see your face

There's not a thing that I would change

'Cause you're amazing

Just the way you are

And when you smile

The whole world stops and stares for a while

'Cause girl, you're amazing

Just the way you are

Yeah

He whispered to Odette, and she just nodded, "Oh, really, love.

Her lips, her lips

I could kiss them all day if she'd let me

Her laugh, her laugh

She hates it, but I think it's so sexy

She's so beautiful and I tell her every day

Oh, you know, you know

You know I'd never ask you to change

If perfect's what you're searchin' for, then just stay the same

So don't even bother askin' if you look okay

You know I'll say

When I see your face

There's not a thing that I would change

'Cause you're amazing

Just the way you are

And when you smile

The whole world stops and stares for a while

'Cause girl, you're amazing

Just the way you are

I stood up and went on her, even with some of my fans trying to hold me back to stop me.

The way you are

The way you are

Girl, you're amazing

Just the way you are

When I see your face

There's not a thing that I would change

'Cause you're amazing

Just the way you are

And when you smile

The whole world stops and stares for a while

'Cause girl, you're amazing

Just the way you are

Yeah

I kiss her hand. The next thing I know, she's hugging me tight in front of everyone, and I glance at Duke, who's furious in jealousy. He took the microphone and went to the stage.

"What is he doing?" Odette said he looked curious at his best friend's action. If you just know that your best friend likes you, maybe you avoid him.

I won't lie to you

I know he's just not right for you

And you can tell me if I'm off

But I see it on your face

When you say that he's the one that you want

And you're spending all your time

In this wrong situation

And anytime you want it to stop

I know I can treat you better than he can

And any girl like you deserves a gentleman

Odette just looked into his eyes with confusion in her mind. I know you can get the lyrics meaning, but I hope it won't change your mind, love. A tap on my shoulder made me turn my head and see Aria.

"You better know who's your competitor, brother."

Tell me, why are we wasting time

On all your wasted crying

When you should be with me instead?

I know I can treat you better

Better than he can

I'll stop time for you

The second you say you'd like me too

I just wanna give you the loving that you're missing

Baby, just to wake up with you

Would be everything I need, and this could be so different

Tell me what you want to do

Duke didn't remove his eye from her while still singing.

'Cause I know I can treat you better than he can

And any girl like you deserves a gentleman

Tell me, why are we wasting time

On all your wasted crying

When you should be with me instead?

I know I can treat you better

Better than he can

Better than he can

Give me a sign

Take my hand, we'll be fine

Promise I won't let you down

Just know that you don't

Have to do this alone

Promise I'll never let you down

'Cause I know I can treat you better than he can

And any girl like you deserves a gentleman

Tell me, why are we wasting time

On all your wasted crying

When you should be with me instead?

I know I can treat you better

Better than he can, oh

Better than he can

Better than he can

The crowd applauded when he bowed and went down to the stage.

"Thank you." He went back on us and came closer to Odette.

"Did you like the song, Cream?"

"Of course, you know what song by Shawn Mendez is my favorite." He messed up Odette's hair and hugged her, looked at me, and said, "One all'.

"Love, do you want to eat dinner?"

"How about let's just watch a movie? That's the original plan, right? After the arcade, watch a movie?" What movie will he suggest? His movie, no way!

"I think we should better eat; it's already dinner time." I chuckled hearing Odette choose me over his best friend's opinion.

"Fine, anything you said, best friend." We didn't notice the crowd taking a video of us. He suddenly held Odette's wrist, and I held her other wrist.

"Guys, what's going on here?" Clay said, looking into our hands-on Odette's wrists.

"I think she better stay with us." Clay let go of our hands to Odette, grabbed her, and walked away. As we glared at each other, an electric line connected our glare, as a sharp glare can kill mosquitoes.

"You better know what your place is in the first place; you're just a best friend, and I'm the boyfriend." He just smirked at me.

"I'm not just a best friend; we had a secret no one knew." Even you don't have any idea what it is." He left me hanging, and the crowd started surrounding me.

"Kiel, look at this!"

"Kiel, can I have a photo with you?"

I took some photos with the fans before I looked around and searched for Odette. I saw them at the fast food chain. I went in and took a seat beside her.

"Oh, love, where have you been?"

"Some fans took photos with me; I just can't say no, so some shots were fine, right?"

"Of course love." She pinches my cheeks and kisses me. I can see the anger in his eyes. Look who's winning my girl's heart! Of course, it's still me.

"Odette, did you take a look at your social media account?" He gave his phone to Odette.

I look at his phone; it shows Odette and him hugging.

"They look good together."

"I want to know who she is."

"Is that Odette Lim's or Kiel Calvin Lopez's girlfriend? Oh my gosh, but they look good together."

Those are just some of the comments that made his confidence grow.

"How sweet they are, right, Cream? Don't worry, I'll post about us and make it clear that we're just friends."

"Thank you, Duke, for doing that. Shall we eat?" She gave the phone to Duke and started eating her food.

Time has passed, and we're about to leave the mall.

"Odette, may I know where you live now?" So he doesn't seem to know where Odette lived? That's good; I have an advantage since we just live in the same building and floor.

"Oh, I live in my condo at the Lo'tte Palace."

"I will be moving there next week. Wait, let me take a look at what floor it will be." 14th Floor Penthouse 3."

Boom! If a bomb explodes in my face, how could he live on the same floor as us? Only three penthouses were on the 14th floor. Is this guy trying to ruin us at any point?

"That's good to hear." Duke hugged Odette and messed with her hair. I pulled her away from Duke.

"Let's go, love." I carried her and went to my car. I put all the things we bought in my trunk. We wait for Clay, Aria, and Morisette to get in.

"Are you jealous of him?"

"No, why would I get jealous? I would never be jealous. I would never feel jealous, okay?" She just chuckled and shook her head.

"You're not jealous, okay, if you say so. Duke was kind of cute, don't you think?" I held her chin and kissed her torridly on her lips.

"You better not mention his name again or else," I whisper in her ears.

"I'll make sure you can't walk again." The back door suddenly opened.

"Oops, it seems something happened here," Clay said he would sit in the back seat, followed by Morisette and Aria. We fix ourselves.

When Aria closed the door, I started the engine and drove back to the condo.

"Brother, can I sleep in your condo?"

"No." I saw her from the rearview, pouting her lips after what I said.

"Love, are you tired? You seem quiet." She was just looking outside; she even didn't respond to me.

"Nothing love I'm just thinking about my design plan for the upcoming project if I get the chance to bead."

"I'm sure you can get that."

I look at his phone; it shows Odette and him hugging.

"They look good together."

"I want to know who she is."

"Is that Odette Lim's or Kiel Calvin Lopez's girlfriend? Oh my gosh, but they look good together."

Those are just some of the comments that made his confidence grow.

"How sweet they are, right, Cream? Don't worry, I'll post about us and make it clear that we're just friends."

"Thank you, Duke, for doing that. Shall we eat?" She gave the phone to Duke and started eating her food.