The Billionaire's Secret Bride Married My Bully

On the day Horizon Enterprises finally went public, I was buried under work until the dead of night. After taking a shower and finally picking up my phone, my SnapChat began blowing up. Over ninety-nine missed calls and spam from a rehab group chat I hadn't opened in five years. Liam, five years ago when your legs were crushed, we lived in the same rehab center and took such good care of you. Now that Chase is getting married, you don’t even show up Legs healed, so you forgot your brothers Not even answering calls Ungrateful bastard! Everyone in the group was coming at my throat. Only then did I realize Chase Miller was getting married tomorrow, and they’d been blowing up my phone all day. Back then, I was brooding and kept to myself in rehab. They had always treated me like trash. Brothers What a joke. Without a second thought, I typed back Sorry, I'm out of town on business tomorrow. Won't make it. Business A DoorDash delivery boy on a business trip You’re just dropping off takeout, bro. Stop acting like a CEO. Hilarious. I glanced at the mocking texts and shrugged it off. But just as I was about to lock my screen, Chase posted I get it, Liam. The woman you couldn’t get back then is marrying me tomorrow. You're too scared to show up. I understand. After all, what kind of man wants to watch the love of his life walk down the aisle with someone else Hahaha... I frowned and tapped a single question mark into the chat. Since when did I have an unrequited love Come on, Liam. When your family picked you up five years ago, you confessed to Dr. Adams and got rejected. Heard you almost jumped off the roof. No shame in it, bro. Who hasn't lost their mind over a woman when they were young Chase followed up by dropping an electronic wedding invitation. Here's the hotel address. I tapped the link. The moment the bride's picture loaded, my body went cold. The phone slipped from my fingers and hit the carpet. Chase’s bride had the exact same face as my fiancée. I snatched the phone back up and zoomed in on every inch of the invitation. My heart dropped into a bottomless pit. Chloe Adams, the woman who had just met my family a few days ago, was walking down the aisle tomorrow. As another man’s bride. Liam disappeared again He's probably crying in a closet seeing Dr. Adams get married. Hahaha! He was suicidal over her back then. Don't push him too hard, guys, or he might actually jump off a roof this time. Besides, she left the medical field to inherit a fortune. She’s the female CEO of Horizon Enterprises now! A DoorDash loser like him isn't even in her league. Snapping out of my daze, I was about to confront Chase, but he beat me to it Guys, don't be so harsh. We shared a room once. Life can’t be easy for Liam driving food deliveries in the rain. Once he gets here, I'll ask my wife to hook him up with a decent job. Cleaning the corporate bathrooms or something. Better than running around in the cold, right Be grateful, Liam. Horizon Enterprises is a billion-dollar public company. Even a janitor job there is hard to come by. To them, I wasn't even a human being. I was a stray dog waiting for scraps. Sure, I replied. I'll be counting on you to introduce me tomorrow. I tossed the phone onto the nightstand. The running water in the bathroom stopped. Chloe stepped out, wrapped in a plush robe. She walked up to me and stood on her tiptoes, gently tousling my damp hair. Why didn’t you blow-dry your hair again You’ll catch a cold. She turned toward the bathroom to grab the hair dryer, but I caught her wrist. I have a late meeting. Heading to the study. Chloe’s brow twitched almost imperceptibly. She must have caught the chill in my voice. Normally, I would have pulled her into my lap on the couch. Is it that urgent Not even time to dry your hair When I nodded, she didn’t push. Don't work too late, sweetie. You know it breaks my heart when you overwork yourself. She leaned in, kissed the corner of my lips, and whispered, By the way, I can't come to the auction with you tomorrow. Sarah is going through a nasty breakup and taking it hard. I promised I'd stay at her place for a couple of days. Remember to eat properly while I'm away, okay I didn't answer. I pulled my hand from hers and walked straight out of the bedroom. Sitting in the study, I stared blankly at the ceiling. I had known Chloe for five years, and we had been officially together for two. Everyone around me said she was completely devoted to me, cooking my meals from scratch and catering to my every need. Unless I was traveling for business, we spent almost twenty-four hours a day together. And now, she was getting married to another man. It made our engagement party from last week look like an absolute farce. I sat in the dark all night. At five-thirty in the morning, the roar of an engine came from the front driveway. Chloe had left. At eight, I got dressed and headed for the wedding venue. The moment I pulled up to the luxury hotel, I saw a massive red carpet stretching from the entrance, flanked by a giant photo of the couple. The banner above it screamed Congratulations to the Beautiful CEO of Horizon Enterprises and Mr. Chase Miller on Their Grand Wedding! Chase stood next to the photo, a groom’s boutonnière pinned to his lapel, surrounded by a group of flattering sycophants. Chase, man, congrats! You actually bagged the CEO of Horizon Enterprises! You're set for life! Don't forget your boys when you're rolling in billions! What do you mean 'when' He’s set right now! Once the ceremony is done and the papers are signed tomorrow, Horizon Enterprises belongs to him! The flatteries got thicker by the second, and Chase was grinning from ear to ear. Don't worry, boys. Chloe and I will take good care of you all. Looking at her face on the banner, my mind drifted back three years. That was the first time we met after she quit her job at the rehab clinic. She had applied to be my personal secretary, switching careers entirely. Out of gratitude for her help three years prior, I made an exception and hired her. At first, she was completely lost in the corporate world, awkward and timid. I had my best executives train her step by step. Even so, her performance was mediocre at best. But she worked hard, never made excuses, and took criticism well. She was pleasant to have around, so I overlooked her flaws. She stayed by my side for three years. Who would have guessed that my little secretary—who had just become my fiancée—was parading around town using my identity as the CEO to run a massive con!Liam You're actually here this early The moment I got out of my car, the men surrounding Chase turned to look at me. Oh, look at you, wearing a suit and everything. Trying to look important Too bad that cheap rag looks like a twenty-dollar Wish knockoff. My suit was completely bespoke, hand-tailored by a master craftsman with no identical copy in the world. It was completely expected that these peasants couldn't recognize it. Seeing me stay silent, they assumed they were right and doubled down on their sneers. Liam, I heard you can pull around three grand a month doing DoorDash if you grind nonstop. Was it really worth spending it all to look like a clown at a five-star venue Honestly, the hotel busboys are wearing more expensive threads than you. Do you have any idea who Chase's wife is She's the head of Horizon Enterprises. The city’s biggest power players are showing up today. Aren't you embarrassed to sit with us dressed like that Tell you what, once the food comes out, I'll scoop some leftovers onto a plate and let you eat in the corner. We know you couldn't afford a cash gift anyway. I waved my hand, completely uninterested in their banter. Where's the female CEO of Horizon Enterprises Tell her to come out and see me. You're pathetic, Liam. The bride is getting her makeup done. Can't you even wait Dr. Adams isn't someone you can just demand to see anymore. When she gets here, you'd better remember your place. Remember my place My eyes narrowed. We'd see who needed to remember their place soon enough. Suddenly, Chase, who had been quiet, grabbed my wrist. His eyes locked onto the ring on my middle finger. His voice turned furious and guttural. Where did you get that ring Speak! I bought it, obviously. Bullshit! Chloe told me this ring is part of a custom pair! One of a kind! The other one is right here on my finger! How the hell do you have one! I looked down and realized the ring on Chase's finger was identical to mine. Chloe hadn't lied about the ring being unique. She couldn't take hers off around me without raising suspicion, so she must have gotten a cheap replica made for Chase. The realization drove Chase insane. Before I could react, he slammed a vicious kick straight into my gut. You piece of shit, Liam! You dared to go after my woman! No wonder she's always been 'too busy' lately! She was keeping a boy toy on the side! Did you hear about the ring from her and wear it today on purpose to piss me off! Chase's voice rose to a roar. The blow knocked me to the pavement, coughing from the sharp pain in my ribs. Chase, wait, is there a misunderstanding one of his buddies asked. What misunderstanding! We designed this ring together! Trembling with rage, Chase pulled his phone from his tuxedo pocket and pulled up a video. Chloe was wearing a white slip dress, sitting on his lap. The two of them were laughing, occasionally pausing to make out passionately. Intimate. Shameless. Watching the video, it was obvious she was the one drawing the sketch while shutting down every single suggestion Chase made. That was enough to convince the rest of the crowd. Liam, did Chloe really buy you that ring No wonder you ignored all our messages yesterday! Furious, Chase brought his heavy leather shoe down on my chest. You ignored my texts, but the second you heard Chloe's name, you rushed over here! You miserable bastard, you just couldn't stand seeing me win, could you! I shoved his foot off and pushed myself up, letting out a cold, disgusted sneer. I paid for this ring myself. If you think I'm seducing your wife, call her out here and let's confront her face-to-face! Chase looked like he wanted to rip me to shreds. You think I'm an idiot You did this on purpose. You wore this to pick a fight with me, hoping Chloe and I would break up so you could ruin the wedding and slide into my spot! Chloe is rich and gorgeous. Men swarm around her like flies. Do you think I'm stupid enough to let a nobody ruin everything I've built I might not lay a hand on her, but I can sure as hell put her side piece in his place! Side piece. The word felt like a bucket of filthy sludge dumped over my head, drowning my dignity. I suggest you watch your mouth, I said through gritted teeth. Or you'll regret this for the rest of your life. Chase laughed in my face, completely unfazed. Regret Me A broke boy living off my wife's charity is trying to threaten me Who gave you the balls! He snapped his fingers, and his buddies grabbed my arms, pinning me down. Chase grabbed my hand and wrenched the ring from my finger. A kept boy doesn't deserve to wear this. He tossed the platinum band onto the pavement and brought his heel down on it, grinding it beneath his sole. He didn't stop until the custom metal was crushed and mangled. Looking at the ruined ring, my stomach twisted. Chase, on the other hand, looked ecstatic. Only I deserve something this high-class. He flashed the ring on his own finger in front of my face. When I turned my head away, he grabbed my jaw, forcing me to look. Chase, don't get too arrogant. Arrogant What are you gonna do about it, DoorDash boy He patted my cheek, then delivered several hard slaps across my face. He hit with full force. Even with two men pinning me, the momentum jerked my entire body. During the struggle, a VIP auction pass slipped from my suit pocket and fluttered to the ground. I had canceled a major board meeting this morning to come here. My executive assistant had rushed over to my penthouse before I left just to hand-deliver this invitation for this afternoon's private auction. That auction was vital to me. One of the lots was my late mother's heirloom. Chase picked up the pass. His smug grin vanished, replaced by an ugly scowl. A food delivery guy getting an invite to an elite private auction Did my wife give you this too!Give it back! I strained against the men holding me, my eyes bloodshot as I roared at him. Chase, I'm warning you! If you don't give that back, I will destroy you! Oh Just a scrap of paper for an auction, right What's the big deal he mocked. You care about it this much Then too bad! He held the pass right in front of my eyes, tore it straight down the middle, and shredded it into confetti. With a flick of his wrist, the shredded paper rained down on my head. The veins in my temples throbbed violently. Watching me break down, Chase and his lackeys burst into roaring laughter. Chase, you're dead! With one word, I can make Chloe dump you like trash and have both of you begging on your knees! Chase doubled over, holding his sides like he had just heard the funniest joke in the world. Did you guys hear this lunatic He says he's gonna make the CEO of Horizon Enterprises kneel and beg for mercy! Hilarious! A kept boy who doesn't even know his place in the world. His laughter died, replaced by cold contempt. Chloe gave you money and toys just for fun. She has cash to burn. Did you really convince yourself you're somebody If she actually loved you, you'd be the one standing in this tux marrying her today, not me! Nobody gives a damn about Chloe! Only a pathetic leech like you needs to ride a woman's coattails to survive! I was shaking with blind fury. Chase took my reaction as jealousy and grew even smugger. Look at him! He's mad because I exposed the truth! Chase, pick up those pieces and tape them back together right now, or I swear to God you will regret ever being born! Five years ago, when a horrific car accident shattered my legs, the doctors said I might never walk again. My ruthless family treated me like a broken tool, cutting me off entirely and demanding my mother give them another heir. When she refused, they stopped paying for my medical care and medication. My mother pawned every single piece of her dowry and family heirlooms to fund my treatment at the rehabilitation clinic. It took two grueling years, but I stood up again. Only then did the family welcome me back and hand me the reins to the empire. By the time I returned, my mother’s health had collapsed from years of isolation, grief, and exhaustion. She held on just long enough to see me walk, and then she was gone. For the past three years, I had been buying back every heirloom she sold. That emerald necklace at this afternoon's auction was the very last piece. I could not afford to lose it over an insect like Chase! Hahaha! Crying over a piece of paper The auction is this afternoon Then there's no way in hell I'm letting you leave. CHASE! MILLER! I ground my teeth, lunging forward with every ounce of strength I had left. Go to hell! I ripped free from the men holding me and drove my fist straight into Chase's jaw. The impact dropped him like a sack of bricks. Before he could recover, I tackled him, mounting his chest and raining punches down on his face until he was dizzy and bleeding. Liam, you psycho! Today's Chase's wedding! Get off him, you jealous freak! I had tuned out the entire world. No matter what they yelled, my fists kept swinging. Finally, Chase screamed through broken teeth, What are you idiots doing! Pull this bastard off me! They snapped out of it, swarming me, ripping me off Chase, and dragging me across the concrete while kicking my ribs. Chase scrambled up from the ground, wiping blood from his nose. He walked over and slammed his foot onto my face. Tough guy, huh Why aren't you moving now! He stomped down again and again, each blow heavier than the last. A warm stream of blood trickled down my forehead, the metallic taste flooding my mouth. Chase, that's enough. If you keep going, you might kill him. So what if he dies There's nothing my money can't fix! He glared down at me like a demon from hell. I wiped the blood from my eyes, glaring back with raw malice. Chase... as long as I draw breath, I will make the rest of your life a living hell. Hahahahaha! Chase threw his head back, laughing mockingly. After today, I control Horizon Enterprises. You're just a broken delivery boy. You think I'm scared of you He squatted down, picked up a twig from the landscaping, and poked my bloody cheek. Make my life hell Come on, stand up and do it! Hahaha! The crowd erupted into laughter again. Right then, a motorcade of diamond-encrusted Rolls-Royces pulled into the hotel driveway. Chase, look! Look at that fleet! A single diamond off one of those rims could feed us for the rest of our lives! Chase puffed out his chest proudly. That's nothing. Chloe’s worth way more than a few cars. The lead car pulled to a stop right in front of Chase. The chauffeur stepped out instantly, opening the rear door. A glittering crystal heel stepped onto the red carpet...