Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197

KASMINE.

I sat in front of the mirror, staring at my gorgeous reflection.

I looked stunning tonight. Except it was for the wrong man.

My little black dress hugged my curves in the right proportion. The fabric stretched over the swell of my hips, traced the dip of my waist, and framed my breasts with a deep V–cut that ran deeper than the turmoil I felt inside me, exposing my cleavages, which were full

and firm.

Mum had made sure every detail was perfect, down to how my hair had been styled.

She made sure to tell the maids the exact hairstyle I should wear that would compliment my light makeup and dress style.

They had gathered my curls into a loose updo, full and elegant as if the strands had been caught mid–motion and pinned in place by the wind itself.

Soft tendrils slipped free, lazily framing my face, their curls brushing against my skin in delicate spirals. At the nape of my neck, wisps of hair teased my bare shoulders, adding

softness to the otherwise sultry look.

It looked effortless like it had just fallen into place on its own–except it had taken them almost an hour to get it just right..

No wonder Mum wanted me home in time. She needed time to mold me into the flawless

woman Alpha Jaden would see tonight. The woman I was expected to be.

How important was this man?

A man I had never met, yet I was being dressed and polished for him like some rare jewel to be displayed. Like a prize waiting to be claimed.

No matter how hard I tried to push away the urge to call Kester, my fingers had a mind of their own. Before I could stop myself, I was dialing his number again.

And just like twenty minutes ago, the call never connected.

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Unreachable.

I stared at the screen, my heart tightening in frustration. A part of me craved an

explanation. I needed to hear from him that he had know,rt of me craved an

That all this time, while he

was keeping me locked in a cage of possessiveness, he had already handed me over to another man.

Mum stepped closer, draping a delicate diamond necklace over my collarbone with a smile on her face. “It’s exquisite, isn’t it?” she murmured.

I shook my head. “I mean it, Mum. I want to wear my gold.”

A tense silence stretched between us, as thick as the perfume she had chosen for me to use. “Darling, you can wear that any other day. Tonight is different. This isn’t just dinner- it’s your future.”

I rolled my eyes, “Kester gave this to me and asked me never to take it off. And I don’t plan on disobeying him tonight,” I bit out. Anything to frustrate her efforts tonight.

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Her jaw tensed. “This dinner is important, wontheurt. The diamond is refined, elegant.” She reached forward, her fingers brushing my wrist. It sends the right message.”

Before I could protest again, the din gang open. one more shot, even though knew what response avaited me.

“Isn’t she ready yet? It’s past six albrendy.”

I turned to see my father standing in the doorway.

“Dad?” I blinked, surprise coloniing my tone, Isn’t he meant to be the one waiting for me to arrive? The restaurant is just about twenty minutes away from here. Why must I leave now?”

“You want to paint a perfect picture, baby. Bad first impressions are more detrimental than you think. He crossed the room, crouching before me so we were at eye level. His smile was warm and affectionate. Now, be my good little princess and be on your way okay?” His knuckles brushed my cheek in a featherlight stroke.

“But, Dad…. I don’t want to go, I gave my resistance