Daughter-in-law Strikes Harder

Aria walked out of the mansion even before Dalton stepped out and entered into the vehicle, with assurance in her heart that Dalton would end up doing what she wanted.

If he wanted to curry his grandfather’s favor for the very last time and achieve his goal, he had to sign the ownership of the company that he had promised her and told the press about, right before they would even go to the banquet.

In the letter that his grandfather sent to him through his assistant, there were phrases that wrote that Dalton had to try to win Aria’s heart, to give him a child before the end of their marriage finally came.

And for ending their marriage too which was as written in the contract, was a decision that would actually be based on Aria’s opinion at the end.

Mark Miller made it that way without telling Dalton, because he believed that if the marriage still continued after they reached the end of three years, then it meant that his grandson had actually succeeded in winning his wife’s heart to continue the marriage.

However, he had some kind of uncertainty in his heart that if Aria refused to remain, then it probably meant no more hope of making Dalton a better man and family that he wanted him to be.

Dalton, who just focused on his desires to have his grandfather shares at the end of the marriage, decided to act indifferently throughout the marriage, so that at the end when the marriage decision would be made, her desire to end their matrimony would count. Little did he know.

‘But the fact that Aria was now going ahead of herself, to take over the company he promised was surprising. And using his grandfather as bait? Was that the lady he knew?’

He stood in front of the mirror for more than ten minutes, to wear his newest collection of golden cufflinks, fix his properly waxed hair, and also wore the perfect cologne to suit his outlook.

There was no day he didn’t get better by his look to charm so many, but only his own wife spent her time thinking of how to get him pissed and lose his favour.

“Mrs. Miller is out of her room already, sir,” Alex informed, after he had gone to give the documents she asked Dalton to sign to her.

His stamp was evident and prominent on the pieces of important paperwork that she excitedly collected from Alex, the moment he came downstairs to give it to her.

Unlike the mistake she had made on the day they were meant to be divorced, she sat back in the limousine and read through each word written in the contract carefully. Becoming a CEO was the perfect alimony.

She had made sure to get dressed earlier than he could ever be ready, and had even ordered her dress, necklace, earrings and slipper by herself. Her makeup and hair that she didn’t know how to do before, she learnt all from watching tutorial videos and did perfectly well.

Dalton sauntered out of the mansion elegantly like the man that he was, and Alex, whose job was just to make sure everything went well, opened the door to the car for him. On getting inside of the car that he had settled in, he was quite taken aback to see her already in the car, as the reflection of her purse and shoes caught his eyes.

Her lips beautifully twisted into a smirk when she saw him give her an angry look, which indicated how pleased she was to get what she wanted even if it was against Dalton. She didn’t mind if he chose not to talk to her, but was glad that she had won against him.

The drive was rather peaceful for Aria rather than Dalton, who expressed his displeasure in every way he could as they were in the car. He remained cold and impassive throughout the drive.

The banquet was not the usual ones that usually demanded attention and were always flashy, but more classy and highly hosted to entertain young people that were business orientated to perfection. Most of the people present there were mostly those that deserved it, because of their achievements and worthiness.

The limousine stopped in front of the banquet hall, and Aria opened the door to step out herself before the chauffeur even came down to do that.

Dalton was not pleased that she exhibited such an attitude which was far different from his status, but he didn’t mind because of his anger, and just allowed his own side of the door to open for him to step out.

She came over to where he was standing to endearingly cross her arms into his, which he could not decline no matter how pissed he was at that moment because of people. His reputation had to remain flawless. That was when he noticed the cloth that she was wearing, which almost bulged his eyes out as he stared at her in disbelief.

‘How would a married lady be dressed like someone who is not even ready to marry?’

Her dress that he had not seen earlier was barely strapless, and clung to her body so tightly, revealing her curves. His eyes could catch the sight of her plump breast, that sat well in the padded cloth that revealed her cleavage. His lips could not hold still anymore.

“What kind of dress are you wearing?” He tried not to make it obvious that he was scolding her, even before they entered the building where people would notice them.

“And why do you care? I thought you were going to keep mute all day,” she mocked with the tone of her voice, and he groaned angrily.

Without saying anymore, he allowed her to cross her arms with his and they made their way into the hall. The air was entirely different and more sophisticated, than the ones that Dalton had attended for the past few weeks. Serious-mindedness of innovative people was palpable to him.

It was not really shocking for the people who recognized him to see them in such events anymore, as they just assumed that he now dedicated more time to relating more with people than only about business. They were really stunned to see whom he had come with, and how charming she looked to the eyesight.

Dalton, who knew that the eyes of so many people who pretended to mind their business were on them, he seized the chance and paid her back by pulling off his jacket and putting it over her shoulders. It made Aria embarrassed by the looks that everyone had in their eyes.

‘We thought he didn’t really like his wife. What is the public display of affection about? He is so sweet. She is so lucky. How can a man be perfect?’ were the many thoughts they all had in their minds, as they watched the both couple who now seemed to be the star of the show.

It was not really easy for Aria to get used to the stares and gazes of people considering that it was now focused on them, but she just acted gracefully among the women that were present there too. Outwardly, she was better than them because of her marriage and husband, but inwardly, she was breaking down.

And just in the moment of the stardom, were some of Dalton’s business acquaintances that recognized him, approached him immediately to talk about the success of his ideas and help. Soon, Aria was left all alone by herself.

She tried not to show how alone and lonely she was standing without having anyone to talk to, as a waitress came closer to where she was standing and offered her a drink.

Aria, who could not trust the drink, dropped it on one of the fancy tables around her, and ambled elegantly towards the back of the hall to order for her own drinks. As she took a sip from the glass martini that she ordered, she watched carefully everything that went on in the room. It was fun to watch.

She wanted to know if there was any suspicious person around, or anyone she would know by chance which she knew was not possible. Taking the second, third, and fourth shot, she didn’t care if anyone was watching her. She was just feeling good.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“Can I have a shot of the same thing the lady here is having too?” She heard the voice, which could never be mistaken with that of another person. She turned to him, “Nice to meet you here, my lady,” Collin gave her a bright smile.