62. I only married you for the money I’ll get as your husband.

Janice accompanied Briella on her way home, but she still couldn't move on from the news that she was pregnant. She picked the vitamins she needed to keep herself and the baby in her womb healthy. 'I'm sure when Braun finds out he's going to be a father, he won't allow you to work anymore," Janice said. She took a deep breath. That's what she was thinking too, so she needed to talk to him properly when he returned from Korea. 'When is that guy coming home?" she asked again. 'We talked last night and he said their project there might take about a week. He plans to come back briefly and get me. I told him I'm okay here and I'll just wait for him to come home. I don't want to be a distraction to him while he's at work," she replied. Janice nodded. 'You have a point, knowing that jerk, he won't be able to focus when you're around. Anyway, I have to go, I still have some designs to finish, and if you need any help, you know I'm one call away," Janice said and stood up. 'Don't worry, she's safe with me," Chelsey said with a smile. Janice smiled at Chelsey. 'You know what, I would love to spend more time with you. You're a funny one, why did you only start being so chatty now?" she jokingly asked Chelsey. Chelsey chuckled and scratched her head. 'I didn't want to seem too close to anyone, that's why I kept my distance at first," she said. 'Starting today, we're friends and let's talk about your talent. I want to work with you, I like your style in photography," Janice said with a smile, hugging Chelsey. 'I like you for my brother." 'Huh?" 'Bye! See you again soon!" Janice said with a laugh and after hugging her, she left her house. 'Is it just me? Or did Janice say that?" she asked her. 'What?" she pretended to ask. 'She likes me for her brother?" she said. 'Oh! I think so," she said, suppressing a smile. 'No way! Does she think I'd like that brute Hitler?" she exclaimed. 'Why is it your nostrils suddenly become big?" she teased. Chelsey immediately covered her nose and quickly turned away. 'I'm just going to my room to change. You should rest, maybe too much teasing will get bad for you and Little Big Boss might be affected," she said and went upstairs ahead. She couldn't help but smile as she followed his gaze. The more you hate, the more you love. Who knows? Maybe you two will end up together? Her phone rang and she smiled upon seeing Braun's name. She immediately answered it and greeted her husband happily. 'How's work?" she asked. 'I missed you, wife," he replied. She smiled and sat on the long sofa. She turned on the video when he requested a video call. 'I missed you too," she said. 'How are you? Have you eaten?" she asked. He just nodded and stared at her. She furrowed her brows and suppressed a smile. 'Why are you staring at me like that?" she asked him. 'So I can dream about you later," he replied. She chuckled softly and exchanged glances with him for a moment. 'How are you? Are you eating properly? Is Chelsey taking good care of you?" he asked her in succession. She nodded. 'Don't worry about me, I'm fine. Hurry up there because I miss you, hubby," she said with a smile. I can't wait to tell you the good news. 'After two days, I'm coming home. We only have to discuss the whole project tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, I'll be there with you," he replied. She nodded with a smile. 'I'll wait for you here," she said. Their conversation didn't last long because he said he had something to do, promising to call her again tomorrow when she woke up. After closing her phone, she smiled and went upstairs to their bedroom. Her excitement and joy filled her at Braun's arrival. Upon reaching their room, she quickly cleaned herself and changed into comfortable clothes. When she stood in front of the large mirror, her eyes automatically fell on her slightly swollen belly. She smiled as she lifted her shirt and turned to look at her stomach. She took her phone and took a picture of herself. She was about to lie down on her bed when her phone rang again, her gaze hardened when she saw her Daddy's number. 'What?" she asked him. 'If you have something to say, please hurry because I need to rest." He didn't speak and seemed reluctant to speak on the other end of the line. Just as she was about to hang up, she heard his deep sigh. 'Can you come with me and visit your mother? It's been a month since my last visit to her," he said. She sighed and was momentarily surprised by his request. It wasn't the first time he had called her to ask her to visit her Mommy, and every time he did, she always refused. She couldn't bear to see her Mommy, her intense anger rising, and she was afraid that if she couldn't bear it, she would be the one to drive away her Daddy's second family from the house that her Mommy had built. 'Briella, please, come with me. Maybe your Mommy is just waiting for you to get better. S-She lost her child and—" 'Don't ever mention that to me, Dad!" she cut him off. She gripped her phone tightly and continued speaking. 'If you want to visit Mommy, go on. No one is stopping you, and just like before, I will never go with you. If I want to visit Mommy, I can do it without you," she said firmly. 'Brie..." he said softly on the other end of the line. She couldn't help but sob at what he said. Daughter? I've long forgotten you as my father. She bitterly told herself. She couldn't say that to her Daddy because, despite her intense anger towards him, there was something she couldn't deny to herself that she still loved him. 'If you have nothing else to say, I'll hang up now," she said. She took a deep breath on the other end of the line and then said goodbye. After hanging up her phone, she stared into space. Her gaze pierced through the wall in front of her. Memories of their happy times together, the times when they were still a happy family and no parasites had entered their lives, came flooding back. She had three siblings from her father, but the only one she knew and lived with was Megan. After what happened to her mother, she decided to leave and fend for herself, forcing herself to live alone. At the age of fourteen, she experienced relying on herself and not depending on others. Ever since she was young, she wanted to be a model, so she tried auditioning and was lucky to get in immediately. She started at the lowest level and gradually gained recognition, becoming sought after by companies because whatever product she endorsed was immediately sought after and always sold out. Within just a year, she obtained the title of one of the most famous models in the world. But along with the fame she enjoyed came ridicule and people who constantly tried to bring her down. It was inevitable that some American models would target her because of her Asian blood. If she didn't fight back and just let them oppress her, she would have long been erased from the world. It's not easy to be played by heartless foreigners. Sometimes they conspire against you and sabotage the clothes you're going to wear and parade. Sometimes they deliberately step on her clothes or mess up her makeup. Some strict mentors would forbid her from eating when they knew an event was approaching. She had colleagues who couldn't bear hunger anymore and had to endure eating cotton. It hurts, it hurts so much. Just for the dream of becoming a famous model and fulfilling their dreams, she endured everything. Others, just to expedite their rise, cling to knives and sell themselves just to avoid suffering. No work is easy; you have to go through everything if you want to succeed. Meanwhile, in the Montañez mansion, Megan's anger still hadn't subsided. She was seething with anger, and at that moment, she wanted to pull Briella's hair until she went bald. Even her Daddy wanted to hurt him for defending Briella, clearly siding with that girl over her who had been with him for years and took care of him. 'Hon, why aren't you sleeping yet? It's not good for you to stay up late," her husband remarked, hugging her, but she pushed him away. 'Don't touch me!" she snapped at him. Her husband was surprised by her outburst, so he got up and turned on the light. She aggressively covered herself with the blanket and turned away, but she felt him pull the blanket and forcefully turn her to face him. 'What's wrong, you're hurting me!" she said softly but firmly. 'Don't show me that attitude, Megan. You know what I can do to you. We're not in front of your parents, so don't act like you're above me!" he said harshly. She secretly seethed at what he said and chose not to speak anymore. She knew that if she responded, she would surely receive another slap from him. 'Good girl," he said with a smile and pushed her forcefully onto the bed. 'Let's sleep now, I need to wake up early tomorrow because I have a meeting with your Daddy." He went back to lying down and turned his back on her. She also turned her back to him and suppressed her anger and trembling body. Since they got married, the man changed and revealed his true nature. She met him in a bar, and from the moment she saw him, she immediately fell in love with his handsome looks. She was envied by her friends when she said he was her boyfriend, and when he proposed marriage, she didn't refuse anymore because it meant her dream of owning the company would come true. During their honeymoon, she learned his true character, and she immediately caught him talking to other women. 'You shameless jerk! Do you have a mistress, you animal?!" she yelled at him, and he quickly grabbed her hand and smiled at her. 'Why? Do you think anyone else would be interested in you if not for your wealth? I only married you for the money I'll get as your husband." 'And do you think I'm stupid enough to let you manipulate me? Damn you! Tomorrow I'll have our marriage annulled!" she angrily retorted. He laughed at her and insultingly looked her up and down. 'Do it. Who will be embarrassed between us? Let's see if your father will not disown you if you do that. I mean, what father would be happy to see his daughter get married and the next day file for annulment? Do you know the shame you'll bring to his side?" She paused and his words played in her mind so she did nothing but clench her fists and give him a stern look. 'Whether you like it or not, we'll be together, and we'll live in your mansion. The money from our wedding gifts will go straight to my bank account, and you won't get a single cent from there. You're rich and you can still fool your father," he said with a laugh before leaving.