Mr. Billionaire's Second Chance Bride

Zephyrine stepped into the house with exhaustion creasing on her face. She was just coming back from Sydney Superyacht Marina. The clock struck 9:45 PM, and she hadn't expected Kendrick to be in the living room or back from work yet, let alone waiting for her in the living room.

Kendrick's piercing gaze met her and bore into her weak heart. His eyes narrowed slightly upon seeing her. His expression was a mix of concern and irritation, his brow furrowed. There was no need to ask why he was irritated

"Welcome back," Kendrick said with a hint of sarcasm. He gazed at her expecting her to start spilling everything but she remained quiet. Where has she been and why didn't she answer my call?

Zephyrine's surprise turned to caution. She noted the tension in his shoulder and his knitted brow. She knew he was curious to know where she had been, but she didn't know exactly why he was irritated. Why was he acting like he was in love with her?

"I didn't expect you to be home," Zephyrine replied, trying to sound casual.

Not knowing that was the reason why Kendrick was more angry. She acted all calm, shouldn't she be wondering why her husband was home early?

"You didn't answer my question, where were you?" Kendrick was further arrogant. "I called you severally but you didn't pick up your call."

Zephyrine frowned thinking about where he could get her number from. They didn't even have the chance to know each other's names when they met speaking of exchanging contacts with each other. Who is this man she claims as her husband?

"I…I was busy," she stammered when she realized that she couldn't keep the lie going and she wasn't ready to reveal to him her secret with Nathaniel.

Kendrick's lips pressed together trying to control himself from doing what was not on his to-do list yet.

"From now on, take permission from me before going anywhere," Kendrick ordered and stood up to leave. With the way the situation was going, he was not sure that an argument would not break out. He was only concerned for her safety and if she knew lots of people after her, she would prefer being home all day long.

He's treating me like a child, how dare he? "I'm not a child, Kendrick." She bristled at his tone.

Kendrick's gaze softened but it wasn't known to Zephyrine as they weren't facing each other any longer.

"I'm not concerned about your safety, your food is in the kitchen."

He even had time to prepare a meal for her. A man everyone desired, but Zephyrine didn't know the man she put in the house as her husband. The cream of the country. A man every man and woman in the whole world desires.

Zephyrine sneered, he really is interfering in my business a lot. I can't stand such a busy body man. I thought he was caring and all, but it seems like he is only after something. Zephyrine's frustration was above the ceiling as she headed to the kitchen.

Kendrick turned and left for his study room also. Once he arrived at the study room, he dialed his assistant's number. He hadn't gotten a reply from him since morning. Probably because he was busy, but the devil was less concerned about how busy he was. He needs every report on her day and night without excluding any.

"Were you busy preparing for your burial ceremony?" Kendrick's voice was as cold as ice. It shook Matt off his feet when he heard that deadly voice on the phone. He had forgotten that he was tasked with something very important.

Matt's efficient response came immediately, "She met with Nathaniel, sir."

Nathaniel? What does he have to do with her? Kendrick's anger ignited. He was at home waiting for her all day, while he was with another man. No man could ever take that and he wasn't going to take it as well. Seems like she has to start learning her lesson from now on.

He waited for Zephyrine in the bedroom, his eyes fixed on the door. His eyes were as dark as a stormy night. If gaze could kill, Nathaniel would have been reported minutes ago.

When Zephyrine entered, she attempted to ignore him. "Thank you for the food," Zephyrine said, her voice neutral.

Kendrick gazed licked on hers before she could retreat her gaze, his eyes blazing with intensity. This time he wasn't going to hide how angry he was. "What business do you have with Nathaniel?" He demanded.

Zephyrine thought they were done with the topic of where she was but the topic was nowhere close to its end. No matter what, she has to protect her past.

Zephyrine's heartbeat raced and her words spilled apart trying to form a lie. "He's just a friend and he needs some business ideas so we met to discuss that."

Zephyrine's eyes flashed with skepticism, she's lying. "You think you can deceive me? You are mine forever" Kendrick whispered, his voice dripping with menace.

With a swift movement, he got hold of Zephyrine's hand and pulled her down to his lap. Zephyrine yelled because she was caught off guard. She thought her life was coming to an end again, but she realized that she landed in a safe place, which happened to be the man's lap.

Zephyrine's pulse quickened as she realized the situation at hand. On his lap with their face barely inches apart. What is this man up to?

Zephyrine blinked severally to get rid of the lewd thought in her mind but she couldn't with the continuous stare from the man. She didn't want to think too much because it seemed like the man could see through her thoughts.

Kendrick leaned forward, his lips claiming hers in a fierce kiss.

It was almost as if nothing happened because Kendrick stopped before he could continue any further.

Zephyrine's hand went to her lips, "What did you just do?" She asked softly.

"I submitted to your desire," he replied, running his hand across her hair.

She shut her eyes tightly, seeing that the man was able to read her thoughts. Was it so evident to him? What would he think of me now?

She bit her lips and tried to stand up, but then she realized that her hand was already interlocked with his. When did this happen? In a state of shock, she brushed her face against his and they were in for another round of a heated moment.

Zephyrine remained stagnant as if not ready to respond to his kiss. Kendrick was not pleased with the way she didn't respond to his kiss. He groaned and then stopped.

Zephyrine's head went down killing the ignited light in Kendrick's body. He became worried, and he caressed her hand providing warmth to her body.

"Do you want me to stop?"

Zephyrine would want him to stop, but the look in his eyes said something else. He stared at her as if challenging her or looking down on her.