The Otherside Of Love || Sadistic Billionaire

Daniel’s POV

“No way in hell!” Lucas panicked.

“It’s just for a couple of hours, Lucas. Just stand beside her and pretend to be her fiance!” I tried to convince him.

“You said the man is her husband. How on earth can I stand before him and claim her as my fiancee? I’m not going to do it, and let me out of here,” he argued. I understood his point, but I didn’t have another solution. I had to complete my plan.

“Be a man, Lucas!” I shouted at him. “Listen, he can’t do anything to you. He’s just a normal guy. Maybe he has influence and power, but don’t forget who we are!” I stated calmly, trying to manipulate him, as I knew for sure that Rafael wouldn’t let the matter go easily.

“No means no. I’m not going to do such a perverse thing! She’s my sister, for God’s sake!” he shouted.

“She’s your cousin!” I corrected.

“What’s the difference? She’s still my sister!” he exclaimed.

“You know, in other cultures, a man can marry his cousin,” I said.

He raised an eyebrow, crossed his arms, and scoffed, “So what? Are we arguing about cultural differences now?”

I sat on the sofa, feeling frustrated. “Is it normal for you to let your brother seem like a liar before this man?”

“Who told you to lie to him? You even want me to claim his child as mine,” he said in disgust. “This is insane!”

“We wouldn’t tell Natalie. She doesn’t need to know. You just stand beside her and don’t say a word,” I insisted.

“No!” he refused for the tenth time.

He didn’t understand my point of view. The day Natalie miscarried one of her babies, I felt uneasy. I felt responsible for her, as if she were a little sister. Without hesitation, I brought her to France. Although I didn’t stay much in Paris, my work took me around the world. I made sure she lived the peaceful life she deserved, at least for a while, until she forgot what had happened to her.

From the moment she decided to live here, I knew Rafael would search for her. I was aware of all his efforts to find her, but she wasn’t living in the Rowsen mansion. She insisted on having her own private place. She wanted to rely on herself, and I didn’t try to stop her. She needed to figure out her goals and priorities.

I knew one day she would return to Rafael, but I wanted him to suffer first, so he would appreciate her. That’s why I paid the doctor at the hospital not to tell Rafael about the other child. I wanted him to search for her, herself, not because of the child.

Rafael is the type of man who likes to chase, not to be chased. He’s a hunter, so let’s give him something to hunt.

I stared at Lucas and grinned. He would be the bait.

“What if I gave you a two-week vacation in Hawaii?” I offered.

His eyes flickered. “Make it three, and I’m in!” he said promptly.

Despite being my brother, he was still training for the company, as per our family law. Every family member must train as a normal employee before taking a good position in the company. I did the same before becoming the CEO.

“No, and it’s an offer for one. Take it or leave it,” I said. “And if you refuse, your right to the annual vacation will be canceled this year.”

“This isn’t fair!” he objected. I knew how much he liked vacations and having fun. He had just graduated from college and wanted to enjoy his life. Despite his young age, his masculine body made him look like a man in his late twenties.

The room door swung open, and Natalie walked in, smiling and looking stunning. “What are you doing here? The party has started, and the guests are arriving.”

“Did he come…?” Lucas asked. But I cut him off, not wanting to panic her. “Rafael is at the party. He insisted on coming,” I said, trying to gauge her reaction.

But she shocked me by shrugging her shoulders nonchalantly and saying, “That’s okay!”

There was no trace of emotion on her face. She turned around and said, “Don’t keep the guests waiting too long. I’m going ahead. Don’t be late!”

“Wait!” I said.

She turned back, and I added, “Lucas will go with you to introduce you to the guests. You need to make good connections in this society and gain fans for your work. Most of this industry depends on connections after talent.”

“Okay,” she said simply and turned away. Lucas glared at me, and I glared back, gesturing for him to keep silent.

Once I entered the party hall, I locked eyes with Rafael, who was leaning against the wall nonchalantly, holding a glass of wine, surrounded by his personal assistant and a bunch of girls. They saw this tycoon as a big shot, not knowing that his heart was already taken despite the heartless facade he intentionally showed.

“You’re late, dear,” Maya said as she hugged me.

I kissed her and mumbled, “Sorry, I had to solve an issue.”

“Did you see? He came for her. I just hope they finally get along,” she said, referring to Rafael.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

I sighed. I knew if I told Maya about my plan, she wouldn’t agree, so I didn’t say anything.

“Where’s Mom?” I asked.

“She’s with the senator’s wife. The senator’s wife adores Natalie and I can guess she wants to introduce her to her son,” she said excitedly. “Even though her son is divorced with two boys, he’s handsome, generous, and…”

I stared at her, questioningly, “Hey! I thought you liked Rafael to be Natalie’s man!”

She just shrugged her shoulders with a smile.

“You women, no one should trust you!”

She hit me on the shoulder, “Just shut up and watch. Natalie’s here. Let’s see how they will act!”