Chapter 53

"Nadia!" Callum's pupils contracted sharply. All thoughts of marriage certificates, Brittany, and his fury were instantly thrown to the back of his mind. Without a second thought, he stripped off his tailored suit jacket and tightly wrapped her limp body in it, then scooped her up in his arms. She felt light, almost weightless, but the intense heat radiating from her body permeated through the thin fabric. Holding her close, Callum strode downstairs with long, urgent steps. Just as he reached the lobby, a swarm of reporters who had been staking out the building surrounded him. Flashes exploded like fireworks, making it hard to keep his eyes open. "Mr. Ford, is the woman in your arms Mrs. Ford?" "Is the marriage certificate circulating online real?" "Mr. Ford, is your relationship with Ms. Brittany Jaeger just a publicity stunt?" A torrent of questions surged toward him. Callum's expression was stone-cold. He used his jacket to tightly cover Nadia's face, blocking any attemp