๋ก๊ทธ์ธ๊ณต์
11. A CALCULATED FALL
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ:
2025-02-26 17:59:22
๊ด๋ จ ์ฑํฐ
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 12. A HOUSE OF SILENCE
Ava wandered through the expansive halls of Damienโs mansion, her footsteps echoing faintly in the emptiness. Days had stretched into a lonely routine since Damienโs abrupt departure. He hadnโt mentioned where he was going, and no one in the household seemed to know either.At first, Ava relished the solitude, finding it a welcome reprieve from the relentless pressure of her role. But as the days dragged on, the silence began to gnaw at her. She realized that despite his aloofness, Damienโs presence had at least provided a distraction to the chaotic world she had stepped into.To stave off the loneliness, Ava decided to focus on herself. One evening, she sat at her desk, scrolling through online courses in accounting. Numbers had always made sense to her, providing a sense of control and logic that was missing in her current life.โIf Iโm going to survive this and go back to my world,โ she murmured to herself, โI need to stay sharp.โShe enrolled in an advanced accounting course, divi
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-27A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 13. A BREAKING POINT
The sunlight streaming through the curtains did little to stir Ava from her bed. She had been awake for hours, staring blankly at the ceiling, her body was too heavy with exhaustion and her mind too clouded with doubt to move. The events of the previous night replayed in her head on an endless loop. From her embarrassing allergic reaction, Damienโs cold humiliation, to the silent judgment of the gala attendees.Nothing made sense anymore. This life she was living, this charade she was part of, had drained her of everything. It wasnโt just the physical toll of keeping up with Damienโs world; it was the emotional isolation that gnawed at her day after day.For the first time since she had arrived at Damienโs estate, Ava refused to leave her room. The breakfast tray left outside her door went untouched, and the knocks from the household staff were met with silence. Even Pierre, whose persistence often bordered on infuriating, was unable to coax her out.By midday, whispers began circulat
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-02-28A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 14. A SMALL GESTURE
Damien sat in his office, the city skyline sprawling behind him as he stared at his laptop, unfocused. He had been replaying Avaโs words in his head since their argument the previous evening."You treat me like Iโm nothing more than a pawn in your game. Well, guess what? Iโm human, and Iโm allowed to feel hurt."She had snapped at him with a fire he hadnโt expected, and instead of dismissing her as he usually would, Damien found himself... conflicted. Her outburst had shaken something in him. She had every reason to feel hurt, yet he hadnโt known how to address her feelings without exposing his own.The truth was, he had been concerned when she had the allergic reaction at the gala. Seeing her discomfort and the way she had struggled to compose herself had stirred an unfamiliar emotion, one he had quickly masked with his usual cold demeanor. After all, showing vulnerability wasnโt part of the plan.โDammit, I canโt seems to get her off my head,โ Damien muttered, running a hand through
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-01A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 15. THE PRESSURE MOUNTS
Vanessa sat at the head of her grand dining table, her perfectly manicured fingers tapping rhythmically against her wine glass. The urge of a mischievous smile danced on her lips as she finalized the details of her latest scheme.โI just canโt rid of that pest. She makes me boil anytime I see herโ she muttered as she stared into spaceโItโs all Damienโs fault. How could he tell me that I wasnโt worth it? I will make sure to drag him through the mudโ her resolved hardening with every moment.She had decided to throw a โladiesโ soireeโ at her estate and, of course, included Ava on the guest list. The plan wasnโt to welcome her but to humiliate her in front of an audience.Vanessaโs carefully curated guest list included her closest friends, each fluent in a different language. Their instructions were clear, they were to engage Ava in conversation to test her linguistic abilities.โIf sheโs going to pretend to be a globe-trotting heiress,โ Vanessa had said with a sly grin, โletโs see her
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-02A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 16. SUSPICION'S STORM
Damien's car roared through the quiet streets of the city. His grip was tight on the steering wheel as he sped past the street with his focus on getting home.Fury consumed his mind as he replayed the humiliating trap Vanessa had set for Ava. The sight of Avaโs tear-streaked face as she struggled to hold herself together at the party haunted him. Connor had briefed me on everything that happened, down to the emotional details.Vanessa had crossed a line, and he would definitely put her in the right place.She was lounging in her living room when Damien barged in without knocking. She barely had time to look up before he was upon her. His hand shot out, grabbing her by the collar of her silk robe and hauling her to her feet.โDamien!โ she gasped, her hands clawing at his wrists. โWhat are youโ?โโEnough!โ Damien snarled, his voice was low and dangerous. His eyes blazed with fury as he tightened his grip just enough to make her squirm but not enough to harm her. โWhat the hell were you
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-06A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 17. Finding Strength in the Chaos
Ava stood in the hallway outside Damienโs in-office, her arms crossed as she glared at the closed door. Moments earlier, his voice had thundered through the estate, demanding her presence. Whatever it was, Ava knew it would be unpleasant.When she finally stepped inside, Damien didnโt look up right away. He stood near the window, his back to her, tension radiating off him like heat.โYou called for me?โ Ava asked, her tone sharper than usual.Damien turned, his expression was filled with frustration. โDo you want to tell me whatโs going on between you and Vanessa?โAva stiffened. โI didnโt do anything to her. Sheโs the one constantly trying to humiliate me.โโAnd you let her,โ Damien shot back, in a harsh voice. โYou sit there and take it, and then sulk for days as if thatโll fix anything.โAva blinked, caught off guard by his tone. โWhat do you expect me to do, Damien? Sheโs practically made it her lifeโs mission to destroy me and you are not doing anything about it!โDamien stepped
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-20A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 18. Bridging the Gap
Avaโs decision to host breakfast for the staff had been a spontaneous one, born out of her desperation to connect with the people around her. She wasnโt sure what to expect, but the outcome was more than she could have hoped for.The staff, once distant and overly formal, began warming up to her in ways she hadnโt anticipated. Smiles that were once reserved became genuine, conversations became more personal, and the previously cold atmosphere in the mansion started to thaw.****In the days that followed, Ava began spending more time with the staff, learning from them as they went about their tasks.One of the housekeepers, Maria, taught her how to fold fitted sheets perfectly, turning a mundane task into an art form. In the gardens, the groundskeeper, George, showed her how to care for the delicate roses that lined the pathways. Even in the kitchen, where Ava had once felt completely out of her depth, the chefs were patient and encouraging.โYouโre a quick learner,โ Gabrielle said on
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-22A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 1. A TWIST OF FATE
Ava Hart stared at her computer screen, her fingers flying over the keyboard as she worked through the endless stream of numbers and calculations. The small accounting firm where she worked was quiet that evening; the hum of the fluorescent lights was the only sound aside from her typing.At twenty-six, Ava was brilliant with numbers, and it was a skill she had honed from an early age. Numbers were predictable and logical, and unlike life, they always made sense if you worked through the equation. But despite her talent, Avaโs life was anything but balanced.She lived modestly in a two-bedroom apartment with her parents, who had fallen on hard times after her fatherโs small construction business went bankrupt. Her mother, once a lively florist, had stopped working to care for her husband after his health began to fail. Ava had stepped into the role of breadwinner without hesitation.She didnโt resent the responsibility; she loved her family fiercely. Her father, Henry Hart, had always
์ต์ ์
๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-01-22
์ต์ ์ฑํฐ
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 18. Bridging the Gap
Avaโs decision to host breakfast for the staff had been a spontaneous one, born out of her desperation to connect with the people around her. She wasnโt sure what to expect, but the outcome was more than she could have hoped for.The staff, once distant and overly formal, began warming up to her in ways she hadnโt anticipated. Smiles that were once reserved became genuine, conversations became more personal, and the previously cold atmosphere in the mansion started to thaw.****In the days that followed, Ava began spending more time with the staff, learning from them as they went about their tasks.One of the housekeepers, Maria, taught her how to fold fitted sheets perfectly, turning a mundane task into an art form. In the gardens, the groundskeeper, George, showed her how to care for the delicate roses that lined the pathways. Even in the kitchen, where Ava had once felt completely out of her depth, the chefs were patient and encouraging.โYouโre a quick learner,โ Gabrielle said on
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 17. Finding Strength in the Chaos
Ava stood in the hallway outside Damienโs in-office, her arms crossed as she glared at the closed door. Moments earlier, his voice had thundered through the estate, demanding her presence. Whatever it was, Ava knew it would be unpleasant.When she finally stepped inside, Damien didnโt look up right away. He stood near the window, his back to her, tension radiating off him like heat.โYou called for me?โ Ava asked, her tone sharper than usual.Damien turned, his expression was filled with frustration. โDo you want to tell me whatโs going on between you and Vanessa?โAva stiffened. โI didnโt do anything to her. Sheโs the one constantly trying to humiliate me.โโAnd you let her,โ Damien shot back, in a harsh voice. โYou sit there and take it, and then sulk for days as if thatโll fix anything.โAva blinked, caught off guard by his tone. โWhat do you expect me to do, Damien? Sheโs practically made it her lifeโs mission to destroy me and you are not doing anything about it!โDamien stepped
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 16. SUSPICION'S STORM
Damien's car roared through the quiet streets of the city. His grip was tight on the steering wheel as he sped past the street with his focus on getting home.Fury consumed his mind as he replayed the humiliating trap Vanessa had set for Ava. The sight of Avaโs tear-streaked face as she struggled to hold herself together at the party haunted him. Connor had briefed me on everything that happened, down to the emotional details.Vanessa had crossed a line, and he would definitely put her in the right place.She was lounging in her living room when Damien barged in without knocking. She barely had time to look up before he was upon her. His hand shot out, grabbing her by the collar of her silk robe and hauling her to her feet.โDamien!โ she gasped, her hands clawing at his wrists. โWhat are youโ?โโEnough!โ Damien snarled, his voice was low and dangerous. His eyes blazed with fury as he tightened his grip just enough to make her squirm but not enough to harm her. โWhat the hell were you
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 15. THE PRESSURE MOUNTS
Vanessa sat at the head of her grand dining table, her perfectly manicured fingers tapping rhythmically against her wine glass. The urge of a mischievous smile danced on her lips as she finalized the details of her latest scheme.โI just canโt rid of that pest. She makes me boil anytime I see herโ she muttered as she stared into spaceโItโs all Damienโs fault. How could he tell me that I wasnโt worth it? I will make sure to drag him through the mudโ her resolved hardening with every moment.She had decided to throw a โladiesโ soireeโ at her estate and, of course, included Ava on the guest list. The plan wasnโt to welcome her but to humiliate her in front of an audience.Vanessaโs carefully curated guest list included her closest friends, each fluent in a different language. Their instructions were clear, they were to engage Ava in conversation to test her linguistic abilities.โIf sheโs going to pretend to be a globe-trotting heiress,โ Vanessa had said with a sly grin, โletโs see her
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 14. A SMALL GESTURE
Damien sat in his office, the city skyline sprawling behind him as he stared at his laptop, unfocused. He had been replaying Avaโs words in his head since their argument the previous evening."You treat me like Iโm nothing more than a pawn in your game. Well, guess what? Iโm human, and Iโm allowed to feel hurt."She had snapped at him with a fire he hadnโt expected, and instead of dismissing her as he usually would, Damien found himself... conflicted. Her outburst had shaken something in him. She had every reason to feel hurt, yet he hadnโt known how to address her feelings without exposing his own.The truth was, he had been concerned when she had the allergic reaction at the gala. Seeing her discomfort and the way she had struggled to compose herself had stirred an unfamiliar emotion, one he had quickly masked with his usual cold demeanor. After all, showing vulnerability wasnโt part of the plan.โDammit, I canโt seems to get her off my head,โ Damien muttered, running a hand through
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 13. A BREAKING POINT
The sunlight streaming through the curtains did little to stir Ava from her bed. She had been awake for hours, staring blankly at the ceiling, her body was too heavy with exhaustion and her mind too clouded with doubt to move. The events of the previous night replayed in her head on an endless loop. From her embarrassing allergic reaction, Damienโs cold humiliation, to the silent judgment of the gala attendees.Nothing made sense anymore. This life she was living, this charade she was part of, had drained her of everything. It wasnโt just the physical toll of keeping up with Damienโs world; it was the emotional isolation that gnawed at her day after day.For the first time since she had arrived at Damienโs estate, Ava refused to leave her room. The breakfast tray left outside her door went untouched, and the knocks from the household staff were met with silence. Even Pierre, whose persistence often bordered on infuriating, was unable to coax her out.By midday, whispers began circulat
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 12. A HOUSE OF SILENCE
Ava wandered through the expansive halls of Damienโs mansion, her footsteps echoing faintly in the emptiness. Days had stretched into a lonely routine since Damienโs abrupt departure. He hadnโt mentioned where he was going, and no one in the household seemed to know either.At first, Ava relished the solitude, finding it a welcome reprieve from the relentless pressure of her role. But as the days dragged on, the silence began to gnaw at her. She realized that despite his aloofness, Damienโs presence had at least provided a distraction to the chaotic world she had stepped into.To stave off the loneliness, Ava decided to focus on herself. One evening, she sat at her desk, scrolling through online courses in accounting. Numbers had always made sense to her, providing a sense of control and logic that was missing in her current life.โIf Iโm going to survive this and go back to my world,โ she murmured to herself, โI need to stay sharp.โShe enrolled in an advanced accounting course, divi
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 11. A CALCULATED FALL
The morning of the golf outing dawned bright and crisp, with a soft breeze stirring the air. Ava stood in front of her mirror, dressed impeccably in a cream golfing outfit that Pierre had insisted she wear. The tailored pants and sleek visor screamed sophistication, but inside, she was a bundle of nerves.For the past few days, Ava had practiced tirelessly, watching online tutorials and attempting to master the basics of golf. However, her efforts had only highlighted how utterly hopeless she was at the sport. Each swing felt awkward, and her inability to hit the ball consistently had left her frustrated and embarrassed.Todayโs outing was supposed to be her debut in Damienโs high-society world of leisure, and Vanessaโs probing gaze would undoubtedly make the experience unbearable. Ava couldnโt risk humiliating herself.As she paced the hallway, her plan began to solidify in her mind. It wasnโt the most honorable solution, but desperate times called for desperate measures.Ava descend
A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIREย ย ย 10. A GAME OF DOUBT
Vanessa Steele was many things. She was sharp, calculating, and relentless. She prided herself on her ability to read people, and Ava, Damienโs supposedly mysterious fiancรฉe, was no exception. From the moment Vanessa met Ava, something about her didnโt sit right.Vanessa had seen plenty of heiresses from powerful families, and they all carried themselves with an air of entitlement and effortless grace. But Ava? She was different. There was a hesitation in her movements, a guardedness that Vanessa couldnโt quite place. It wasnโt just mystery; it was inconsistency.So, Vanessa decided to do what she did best to snoop out whatever they were hiding.Vanessaโs first move was subtle. She made it a point to linger in spaces where Ava was present, watching her interactions and studying her behavior. At one such gathering, Vanessa found her opportunity. A small group of Damienโs associates had gathered in the estateโs parlor, and Ava was seated with them, sipping tea.โDarling, I hear youโve s
