Chapter 9 up I met Travis when I was eighteen . He begged my mom to give him lessons - wouldn't let until she said yes . That was the first time life had started to feel a little lighter . My mother had fallen seriously ill from years of hardship and betrayal . And Travis ... he ran around day and night for the both of us . He even hired a top - tier international medical team to create a custom treatment for her . For a long time , I kept my feelings for him buried deep . I didn't dare accept his love . But he pursued me for three whole years - relentless . The day I finally said yes , he picked me up and spun me around like a kid on Christmas morning . He was that happy . Knock knock . The makeup artist peeked in . " Miss Whitman , it's time to change into your wedding dress . " The moment I stepped into the gown , a butterfly landed softly on my shoulder . My eyes filled with tears . " Mom ... is that you ? " Julian appeared quietly behind me , his fingers lacing through mine . " It's her . She came to bless us . " Then , turning to the butterfly , he said with genuine warmth , " Thank you for coming . I promise- I'll take good care of Elise . " The butterfly circled around us again and again before finally fluttering out the window . I watched through teary eyes as it drifted farther and farther away . Julian gave my shoulder a gentle pat . " Easy there , you're smudging your makeup . You'll scare our guests looking like a raccoon . " My voice trembled . " Is he here ? " Julian's face darkened as he nodded . Chapter 9 Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download 14.75 % " Elise ... " He hesitated , but I cut him off . " Julian , this is something I need to handle myself . " He smiled faintly , understanding in his eyes . " I know . I just don't want you getting hurt . " As Julian and I walked hand - in - hand toward the ceremony , Travis shot up from the crowd . " Elise ?! What the hell - why is it you ?! " He pushed his way toward me , trying to grab my hand . " You're my wife ! You can't marry someone else ! Did he force you ? Come with me ! " I pulled my hand away with a soft laugh . " Mr. Langley . Long time no see . " His eyes went wide . " What ... what did you just call me ? " Still smiling , I repeated it . " Mr. Langley . " Before he could say another word , I added with a mocking tone , " Congratulations , by the way . Two brides , right ? Must be exhausting juggling them , and yet here you are at our wedding . I'm honored . " Julian stepped between us calmly . " Mr. Langley , would you kindly step aside ? The ceremony is about to begin . " One of Julian's security team moved swiftly to escort Travis back to his seat . Even as he was led away , Travis couldn't take his eyes off me . " Elise ! This wasn't real , remember ? The marriage was fake . You can't marry him ! " I laughed coldly . " Didn't you sign the divorce papers with your own hand , Mr. Langley ? " " And I assume the official documents have arrived by now . So no - there's nothing between us anymore . And even if there were ... it'd be war . ) ) " You don't get to act like I belong to you . What - just because you're you , I can't marry someone else ? " Travis struggled against the security guards , desperate to get to the stage . Chapter 9 Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... 14.75 % Download That's when Mr. and Mrs. Langley - his parents - finally showed up and grabbed hold of him . " Travis , not here . This is the Hart family's event . You cause a scene now , there will be consequences . We'll figure things out once it's all over . " " We can't afford to offend the Harts . " So Travis could only watch - watch as I looked into Julian's eyes and said , " I do . " Watch as I slipped the ring on Julian's finger . Watch as he kissed me in front of everyone . His eyes turned red with fury . Mine glistened - with something close to joy . But not enough . Not nearly enough . After the wedding , Julian surprised me with a six - month honeymoon itinerary . I stared at him , stunned . "Most people take a few weeks . You planned half a year ? " He grinned , casual and confident . " I just want to take you somewhere quiet for a while . You've always said you wanted to travel " Tears welled up again in my eyes . Chapter 9