Divorced My Cheating Husband, Married A Billionaire novel Chapter 10

"You need to eat. How can you care for your mom if you don't eat?" Adrian said as he pushed a bowl of ramen in Riley's direction. "This thick broth is good for you. You are so thin."

Riley frowned. She looked at her arms and could not deny Adrian's comment. She had lost a lot of weight in the past few days. She accepted the ramen and slowly sipped on the soup.

Adrian insisted that Riley take a break from watching her mother, even just a few hours. Thus, they were at a famous Japanese restaurant that was about to close, but Adrian was a King, and the owners were more than willing to accommodate him.

When Riley ate, she felt better. The soup and the noodles warmed her stomach. Out of nowhere, Adrian asked, "Are you really going to contest the divorce agreement?"

Riley stared at him. They had earlier talked about her encounter with Claire's mother and the threats she gave. She replied, "I just said that out of spite. I don't care about Brian's money. I want to divorce him as soon as possible, but of course, I want to get even."

"GOOD." Adrian firmly replied. He appeared to be controlled on the surface, but Riley noticed a hint of tension in his words. "Because Brian is not worth that much. Don't waste your time battling over twenty-five million dollars. We'll get even in a smarter way."

Adrian paused briefly before adding, "When you marry me, you'll be worth billions."

The thought of becoming an instant billionaire made Riley choke on her food. She drank an entire glass of water to clear her throat. She mused, 'He sure knows how to catch me off guard.'

"My grandfather will be returning from his trip next month. I need to introduce you as my girlfriend, so your divorce must be finalized before then," Adrian announced. He raised his chin, flaunting his perfectly proportioned face.

"I don't know if that can be processed so quickly," Riley remarked.

"As long as you do not contest the divorce, I can request the Supreme Court to expedite it," Adrian responded.

If anyone would have connections in the government, the Kings would. They were one of the oldest families in Halliport and were practically gods in the city.

"You said your grandfather had been pressuring you to get married. Why?" Riley inquired.

Adrian stared into Riley's green eyes. He replied, "To continue the legacy of the Kings, to extend the family, to have stability, and to have grandchildren. It is in our family's culture."

He paused and admitted, "And, it's part of Grandpa's condition before he gives me part of his company shares - that I must marry. I need his shares for a particular reason."

Riley winced. She ate some more and watched Adrian feed himself with the ramen too. After a while, she questioned, "Why do you need your grandfather's shares?"

Adrian stopped mid-way from eating his food. He looked at Riley and answered, "To secure it. To give me leverage."

He leaned back and added, "It is no secret that my family has not been united since my father remarried."

"My stepbrother was voted as the CEO of King's Enterprises, whereas I was only appointed to manage the conglomerate's healthcare entity," Adrian revealed. His jaws tightened before describing, "I plan to take what is rightfully mine."

Riley's brows met. How can she forget about this? Three years ago, Adrian's adoptive brother was chosen to lead the King's empire instead of him. It was the talk of the town for an entire month. She thought Adrian must have felt conned. After all, he was the legitimate child, a real King.

"I'm - I'm sorry to hear that," Riley said.