Divorced My Cheating Husband, Married A Billionaire novel Chapter 6

Riley's eyes widened in disbelief, her mind struggling to process the unexpected proposal. She blinked repeatedly and probably did the whole blinking cycle three times.

"Yesterday, I missed something important, so I need a wife. Since you owe me a favor, I was hoping you would marry me," Adrian said. His expression remained calm as he offered marriage, as though it were of little significance.

"W-what?" Riley gulped. "Marriage for a favor?"

Adrian didn't respond. He stared at her intensely, then pointed to his assistant and ordered, "Explain."

Riley darted to the man standing behind Adrian. The assistant, whom she had known as Clint Rodriguez, narrated, "Miss Allen, the other day, in order to bring you to the hospital and ensure your health, Mister King missed his engagement party with his fiancée, Leni Eros, the heir to the Eros Empire in Dowel City."

"And because Mister King missed the engagement party, Miss Leni Eros canceled their engagement," Clint added. "So, Mister King needs a new wife."

Hearing Clint's explanation, Riley's heart raced. She reacted, "What?! You were engaged to Leni Eros?"

Who doesn't know Leni Eros? The Eros family was the wealthiest in the state, second to the King family of Halliport!

'What in the world did Adrian think of? He abandoned a beautiful heiress to bring me to the hospital! Why didn't he just leave me with his assistant? Oh, that's right. He can't drive himself because he is in a wheelchair. Stupid, Riley.' Riley scolded herself.

'But why did Adrian stay with me until ten in the evening? He did not have to hug me and comfort me too!' As she debated with herself, her brow unwittingly raised. Reluctantly, she said, "So, it was my fault that you lost your fiancée?"

"I'm not blaming you," Adrian replied calmly. "You said you'd do me a favor, and this is the favor I am asking for."

"I may not be the wealthiest in my family, but I am far richer than Brian Martin. I can provide for all your needs, take care of your mother's hospitalization, and ensure her recovery. I can also help you build an even better jewelry company, one that will thrive with my assistance. Lastly, I will ensure you get justice for what Brian has done to you." Adrian raised his chin, narrowed his eyes, and declared, "I promise you, he will be punished."

"After I'm finished with him, he and his family will kneel before you, begging for your forgiveness," Adrian claimed. "And I will stand by your side, mocking them for the choices they made in favor of Brian's mistress."

There was a short pause before Clint remarked, "Shouldn't it be sitting, Sir? Sitting beside Miss Allen?"

Adrian glared at his assistant, causing Clint's face to turn ghostly white with fear. Adrian responded with a hint of irritation, "I can stand with support, Clint."

"Right," Clint stood rigidly, as straight as a stick. His hands were at his sides as he said, "Stand it is, Sir."

"And don't worry. This is a simple arrangement," Adrian assured Riley as he fixed his tie. "My grandfather has been pressuring me to get married. You don't need to know all the details, but what I'm saying is that getting married is advantageous to me in many ways."

"Like a contract marriage?" Riley clarified.

"Hmmm," Adrian answered. "You could say that, but it will be a respectful one. I will be honest. I will never do anything against your wishes, and I expect the same courtesy from you, Riley."

"Consider my proposition, but if you agree to this marriage, you must stay with me for at least one year." Adrian ran his fingers through his long, dark hair. He took a deep breath and studied Riley briefly before asking, "What do you think, Riley?"

Riley blinked again. "I—"

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