Lust Contracts 18+ Hunting for Love with My Three Contract Husbands Chapter 65

65 Totally Captivated

Francia looked nervously from to Brandon and then to her boyfriend. It was apparent that she wasn’t sure how to react in this situation.

“Brandon...hey...Brandon...” Philip hissed as he nudged his friend with his elbow.

The man called Brandon let out a sigh before glancing up from the book that he was reading. At that mont, his eyes t mine and I sucked in a rapid breath at the beauty of his grey eyes. He smirked at before closing his book and placing it down on the table in front of him.

“My na is Brandon. It is a pleasure to et you girls; however, this guy here isn’t my best friend,” Brandon said almost monotonously.

His cold reaction disturbed Francia and I could see her panicking. On the other hand, I found his attitude so refreshing and different from the other n that I’ve t before who would fawn all over . When he looked at just now, I felt like he really saw for who I was.

“Please don’t say that. We’re good friends, right?” Philip said almost pleadingly.

Brandon glanced at his friend and then decided not to say anything. Philip turned to smile weakly at us.

“Brandon also studies business so we all share the sa major here. If you have any issues with your studies or anything, just ask this guy. He’s super like out-of-this-world smart,” Philip announced proudly.

“Compared to this guy, anyone is smart...” Brandon said coldly.

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“Don’t say things like that even if it’s true. My girlfriend is sitting right there...” Philip said followed by a shy laugh.

All this ti, I had just been staring at this face. I was so captivated by him that nothing else seed to matter anymore. For so reason, my mouth began moving as if it had a will of its own...

“My na is Elena. It’s nice to et you, Brandon...” I said shyly but clearly.

“Let’s get along, Elena,” Brandon said as his grey eyes t and held mine again.

For the first ti in my teenager-life, I was at a loss for words in front of a man. All I could do was nod my head in agreent with what he had said.

I wouldn’t lie and say that I fell in love with Brandon at first sight, but I believed that I was more than slightly attracted to his looks and the solemn and serious aura about him. What’s for sure was that I had developed an unexplainable interest in him since the first ti that I laid eyes on him. This man, who seed like he ca from a different universe, I wanted to know everything about him.

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“Since the first ti that I t him, I wanted to learn more about him and always be there to support him. Brandon, as you all probably know already, is a very smart, talented, and motivated man. When he aspires to do sothing, he would commit to it until the very end. That trait is sothing that he had back then and still possesses now and it is what draws to him. The more ti we spent together during our university days, the more I wanted to support him in any way possible to make his dream co true. This company, where we are eting now, is the result of his genius, hard work, and commitnt and I am so proud to have been part of his journey in getting here,” I said as my voice rang out clear with passion.

As I could see that everyone was still listening intently to what I was saying. I decided to go on after a short pause to collect my thoughts.

“Due to...various circumstances in our personal lives, we decided to end our relationship shortly after Brandon graduated from university. From then on, we went our separate ways and my role in his life was reduced to nothing more than a faraway spectator. However, there was never a day when I didn’t wish for his success. The height that this company has reached never surprised and I know that it will only reach further heights in the future. Honestly, it was a miracle to that Brandon and I could renew our relationship,” I said truthfully.

I had always watched him from afar as his newly ford empire grew until it rivalled that of his parent’s. We were never in touch, and we didn’t part on good terms; however, it was true that I always wished him the best of everything. It was also true that it was like a miracle for us to be reunited under this contract of a fake relationship.

“Your story is touching and all but up until recently you were married to another man. Had he not...passed away, you would probably still be married to him, right?” a woman asked cynically.

I smiled outwardly while I cursed the woman inwardly for her stupid question. Oh well, it wasn’t like I honestly thought that a sweet love story could turn their cynical minds around.

“Maybe but maybe not. Honestly, I married George purely out of my desire to repay my parents for the love and kindness that they’ve shown for all the years that they’ve raised . It was all to fulfill my parent’s request and dear wishes. Throughout the happiness, sadness, luxury or difficulties of my marriage to my ex-husband, my heart has and probably always will belong to Brandon alone,” I said passionately as I placed my hand flat on my heart.

“So, you’re saying that you married a man when you didn’t love him at all? How can we trust that you are truly in love with Brandon and that you do not have other...intentions?” another old woman asked as her brows furrowed at .

Isn’t that what I’ve been saying just now? How many tis do I have to repeat myself for your sake?

“That is correct. I will not lie and pretend that my first marriage was out of love because it simply wasn’t. However, in our society, it isn’t uncommon for people in our circles to engage in marriage of convenience. I am sure that you are aware of that as well. Just like I have told the complete truth about my first marriage, I assure you that everything else I have said is the truth,” I replied smoothly.

–To be continued...