The Billionaire's Unwanted Bride novel Chapter 54

Anna's POV

The hall is silent, everyone is watching the host on the podium, waiting patiently for the announcement of the top 10 best businessman and newest billionaires in New York. I can see the fear and anxiety in Aidan's face, even though he is trying to hide it. I can see through him.

I can see Julian's table from where we sit. I can also see his father watching us at intervals, there is a pretty lady beside him.

When Aidan and I entered with my arms intertwined with his, the flashes from the media's camera were enough to intensify my anxiety. Aidan told me not to answer any questions and I was obeying him.

When we entered the big hall, I wished for the ground to open so I could go in. My breathing seized because of the large crowd. I was panicking.

I have never been in a place where there are so many people like this.

Aidan noticed it because my hand was stiff, he stared at me and gave me a cute smile. That did the trick, I puffed out air that I didn't know I was holding in and took deep breaths to calm my nerves.

The smile he gave me was like a precious jewel. It relieved me of my anxiety and made me confident of what I am doing. But I keep asking myself if Aidan is bipolar. This minute, he is sweet and handsome but the next minute, he is cold like a devil.

He introduced me to some people before we finally went to our seats. We met Julian on the way and his eyes interlocked with mine. I smiled at the man and he looked away. Aidan's face was devoid of emotions. Julian left our presence. We met his father next and Aidan quickly grabbed my hand and walked past him.

I see a man smirking at Aidan from the table opposite us. Everyone who knows Aidan seems to be shocked to see me with him. I don't know if it's because of my belly or because of how irresponsible Aidan is.

The man smirking at him looks surprised to see me with him also and when he threw me a wink, I knew instantly that he is Aidan's opponent, Damien.

I looked away from him and caught Aidan staring. He didn't say anything to me but kept staring at the man. I began to wonder at that moment why I hadn't seen the last person he told me to stay away from, Tessa.

Why haven't I seen her?

I was expecting her to be the first to accuse me or confront me for stealing her man.

Did you steal her man? My subconscious asks me.

Sitting right here and waiting impatiently for the results, I catch a glimpse of Aidan's hand shaking.

The man begins to call the names of the top 10 richest men in New York up to the fifth. The tension in the hall intensified. Aidan closes his eyes and mutters an inaudible word.

"The fifth best is Richard Monteiro", the man announces sharply. Aidan opens his eyes sharply to search for someone. I see a man stand up from a seat nearby and Aidan glares at him coldly.

"All work and no play indeed", Aidan mumbles. The man smiles back at him and I keep staring till he is on the stage. I gaze back at the table and gasp when my eyes are on the woman watching me in shock.

"Pam?"

"Pam?" Aidan questions me, looking towards the table.

"Is..is he your friend?" I ask Aidan, pointing at the guy on the stage.

"Yes, my stupid friend. Is the lady your friend too?" He asks me.