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Chapter 12: Heartbreak
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~~Lexi~~Amanda's words kept echoing in my mind, a harsh reminder of Ryan's betrayal.Ethan's presence was a comforting distraction, and I found myself gravitating towards him. We sat in the living room, the silence between us a gentle hum of understanding."Lexi, I'm sorry again for what happened," Ethan said, his voice low and soothing. "I know it can't be easy for you."I shook my head, feeling a lump form in my throat. "It's not just the infidelity," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "It's the lies, the deception. I feel like I never really knew Ryan at all."Ethan's expression was sympathetic, and he reached out to take my hand. "You deserve so much better than that," he said, his eyes burning with intensity. I pulled my hand back, trying to process my emotions. Ethan's touch had sent shivers down my spine, and I couldn't deny the attraction I felt towards him.But I was still married to his brother. And that reality was a harsh reminder of the complications that lay ahea
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~~Lexi~~I sat across from Ethan at the small, intimate table, surrounded by the warm glow of candles and the soft hum of conversation from other diners. We were at Bella Vita, the cozy Italian restaurant he had brought me to for our second date.As we sipped our wine and waited for our food to arrive, I couldn't help but feel a sense of ease with Ethan. It was as if we had known each other for years, not just a few weeks."So, tell me more about your family," I said, curiosity getting the better of me.Ethan's expression turned thoughtful, his eyes clouding over for a moment. "My family is... complicated," he said finally.I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Complicated?" I repeated.Ethan nodded, taking a sip of his wine. "My parents were high-society types, always concerned with appearances and social standing. They pushed Ryan and me to succeed, but they also made it clear that we were expected to follow in their footsteps.""That must have been tough," I said.Ethan's gaze met mine,
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~~Lexi~~ I spent the rest of the day in a flurry of activity, preparing for my dinner date with Ethan. I tried on several outfits, finally settling on a sleek black dress that hugged my curves in all the right places. As I was finishing up my hair and makeup, I heard a knock at the door. I smiled, knowing that Ethan was right on time. I opened the door to find Ethan standing in the hallway, looking gorgeous in a tailored black suit. He smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners, and I felt my heart skip a beat. "You look stunning," he said. We walked to the car, the night air filled with the sound of crickets and the distant hum of traffic. As we drove to the restaurant, Ethan told me about his day, about the deals he had made and the people he had met. I listened, fascinated by his passion and energy. We arrived at the restaurant, a elegant Italian place with a cozy atmosphere. The waiter showed us to our table, and we sat down, perusing the menu. As we ordered our food and wa
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~~Lexi~~"Welcome to my home," he said, his voice low and husky.I was in awe of the beauty before me. The foyer was opulent, with a sweeping staircase and a crystal chandelier that refracted the light into a thousand tiny rainbows."Wow," I breathed, my eyes wide with wonder. "This is incredible."Ethan chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I'm glad you like it," he said. "I've spent a lot of time and effort making it perfect."As we walked through the mansion, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the sheer scale and luxury of Ethan's home. Every room was impeccably decorated, with exquisite artwork and plush furnishings that seemed to whisper comfort and elegance.We reached the living room, Ethan turned to me, his eyes sparkling with invitation. "Would you like a drink?" he asked.I nodded a yes.Ethan smiled and walked over to the bar, his movements fluid and confident. He poured us each a glass of wine, his eyes sparkling in the dim light."To new beginnings," Ethan
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~~Lexi~~I sat in stunned silence, my mind reeling from the revelation. Ethan's words hung in the air like a challenge, daring me to confront the truth."Ryan's been embezzling funds from his company," Ethan repeated, his voice firm but gentle. "And I think he's been using your event planning business to launder the money."I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me. Ryan, the man I'd married and trusted, could be involved in something so illegal and deceitful?I looked at Ethan, my eyes searching for answers. "How did you find out?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Ethan's expression turned grim. "I've been investigating Ryan's business dealings for weeks," he said. "I had a feeling something was off, but I didn't realize the extent of it until now."I nodded, my mind racing with questions. "What does this mean for me?" I asked, my voice shaking with emotion.Ethan's eyes locked onto mine, filled with a deep concern. "It means you're in danger, Lexi
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~~Lexi~~"I like your spirit, Lexi," he said. "But we need to be smart about this. We can't just barge in without a plan."I nodded, my mind racing with strategy. We would need to be careful, to plan our next move carefully.But as we sat there, brainstorming and planning, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were missing something. A piece of the puzzle that would change everything.A few minutes later, Ethan's phone rang. He answered, his expression turning serious."What is it?" I asked, my heart racing with anticipation.Ethan's eyes locked onto mine. "It's my investigator," he said. "He's found something big. Something that could change everything.""What is it?" I asked again, my voice barely above a whisper.Ethan's expression turned grim. "It's about Ryan's mistress," he said. "My investigator has found evidence that suggests she's not who she claims to be."I felt a wave of surprise wash over me. "What do you mean?" I asked.Ethan's eyes locked onto mine. "Her real name is no
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~~Lexi~~The revelation about Ryan's past had left me reeling, and I couldn't help but wonder what else he had been hiding from me.As I walked back to my office, my mind was racing with thoughts. I needed to confront Ryan, to demand the truth from him. But Ethan's warning kept echoing in my mind. Ryan was not a man to be underestimated.I took a deep breath and tried to calm my nerves. I needed to be strong, to stand up for myself and demand the truth. But as I walked into my office, I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was in over my head.Just as I was starting to gather my thoughts, my phone rang. It was Ethan."Lexi, I've been thinking," he said, his voice low and serious. "We need to be careful about how we approach Ryan. We don't know what he's capable of."I nodded, even though he couldn't see me. "I know," I said. "I'm just trying to process everything."Ethan's voice was filled with empathy. "I know it's a lot to take in," he said. "But we'll get through this together. We
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~~Lexi~~The police arrived at the penthouse, surrounding the building and securing the perimeter. Ethan and I were escorted out of the apartment, our hands raised in surrender.As we stepped into the cool night air, I could see the flashing lights of the police cars, the officers moving swiftly and silently to apprehend Julian.Ethan's eyes were fixed on the scene, his jaw clenched in determination. "It's finally over," he said, his voice low and deadly.But as we watched, Julian emerged from the shadows, a sly smile spreading across his face. "You'll never take me alive," he spat, his eyes glinting with malice.The police officers moved in, their guns drawn. "Julian, surrender now," one of them shouted.But Julian just laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "You'll never stop me," he said, his eyes fixed on Ethan. "I'll always come back."And with that, he turned and ran, disappearing into the night.The police officers gave chase, their footsteps echoing through the streets. Ethan and I
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~~Lexi~~"I'm glad we have each other," he said, his voice filled with emotion."Me too," I replied, squeezing his hand gently. "We'll get through this together."Ethan nodded, a small smile on his face. "I know we will."We stood there for a moment, enjoying the comfort of each other's presence. Then, Ethan's phone buzzed, breaking the silence.He hesitated for a moment before answering it. "Hello?"I watched as his expression changed, his eyes narrowing slightly. "What is it?" he asked, his voice firm.There was a pause, and then Ethan's face darkened. "I'll take care of it," he said, his voice cold.He ended the call, his eyes locked on mine. "It's Ryan," he said, his voice dripping with venom. "He's threatening to reveal some dirt on me unless I back off."My heart skipped a beat. "What kind of dirt?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Ethan's jaw clenched. "I don't know, but I'm not going to let him get away with it."I felt a surge of fear. What could Ryan possibly have o
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~~Lexi~~"We're not out of the woods yet," he said, his voice low and serious. "Ryan may have run, but he'll be back."I nodded, knowing that Ethan was right. We couldn't let our guard down, not even for a moment.But for now, in this moment, I just wanted to savor the feeling of being safe, of being with Ethan.I leaned in, my lips brushing against his. It was a soft, gentle kiss, but it spoke volumes.Ethan's arms wrapped around me, pulling me close. "I love you," he whispered, his breath hot against my ear."I love you too," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.As we walked away from the safe house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. We had defeated Ryan, but I knew that there were still many unanswered questions."Hey, can I ask you something?" I said, turning to Ethan."Of course," he replied, his eyes locked on mine. "What is it?""What happened to Ryan's accomplice?" I asked, my mind racing with possibilities. "The one who was helping him sabotage your business?
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~~Lexi~~"Are you okay?" Ethan asked, noticing my distress.I nodded, trying to reassure him. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little shaken up."Ethan's eyes narrowed. "We'll get him, Lexi. I promise."I smiled weakly, grateful for his reassurance. But as we walked back to the car, I couldn't help but wonder what Ryan's next move would be.The rest of the day was a blur of activity as we worked to finalize the evidence against Ryan. Ethan's team was meticulous in their preparation, and I was impressed by their professionalism.Despite the progress we were making, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were running out of time. Ryan was getting desperate, and I knew that he would stop at nothing to avoid being caught.As the sun began to set, Ethan turned to me with a serious expression. "Lexi, I need to ask you something.""What is it?" I replied, my heart racing with anticipation."I want you to stay with me tonight," Ethan said, his eyes locked on mine. "I don't feel safe leaving you alone."
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~~Lexi~~"I'll do whatever it takes to help you," I said, my voice firm and resolute. "We'll face this challenge together."Ethan's eyes locked on mine, and I saw the gratitude and admiration shining in them. "Thank you, Lexi," he said, his voice low and husky. "That means everything to me."We sat there for a moment, our eyes locked on each other's, the tension between us palpable. Then, without another word, Ethan stood up and pulled me into his arms."I love you, Lexi," he whispered, his voice full of emotion."I love you too, Ethan," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.As we held each other, I knew that we were in this together. We would face whatever challenges lay ahead, side by side, and we would come out stronger because of it.But little did I know, our biggest challenge was yet to come. Ryan was still out there, plotting and scheming, and he would stop at nothing to destroy us.As we pulled back from our embrace, Ethan's eyes locked on mine, his gaze intense and seri
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~~Lexi~~Ethan's eyes locked on mine, his gaze intense and passionate. "I need you, Lexi," he whispered, his voice low and husky.I felt my body melting into his. "I need you too, Ethan," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.Ethan's hands roamed over my body, his touch sending shivers down my spine. I felt like I was on fire, my desire for him burning hotter with every passing moment.We kissed, our lips locked together in a passionate embrace. I felt like I was drowning in his love, suffocating under the weight of my own desire.Ethan's hands slipped under my shirt, his fingers tracing the curve of my breast. My body, vibrating in pleasure, arching into his touch."I love you, Lexi," Ethan whispered, his voice full of emotion."I love you too, Ethan," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.His lips trailed down my neck, his kisses sending shivers down my spine. We moved to the bedroom, our bodies entwined as we fell onto the bed. Ethan's hands roamed over my body, his to
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~~Lexi~~Ethan smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I know it's fast, but I don't want to wait any longer to make you mine," he said, his voice full of emotion.I felt a lump form in my throat as I looked at him. He was so sincere, so genuine. I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him too."Yes, yes, a million times yes!" I exclaimed, throwing my arms around him.Ethan laughed, holding me close. "I'll take that as a yes," he said, his voice full of joy.We hugged for a moment, basking in the happiness of our engagement. Then, Ethan pulled back and looked at me, his eyes serious."There's something else I need to tell you," he said, his voice low and husky.I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What is it?" I asked, my voice full of curiosity.Ethan took a deep breath. "I've been thinking a lot about our future, and I want to make sure that we're on the same page," he said, his eyes locked on mine.I nodded, encouraging him to continue."I want to build a life with y
BETRAYED BY MY HUSBAND, I FELL FOR HIS BILLIONAIRE BROTHER Chapter 30: Midnight Surrender
~~Lexi~~"Stay here," he whispered, his breath warm against my ear. "I'll go check it out."I nodded, my heart racing with anticipation. What if someone was still in the house? What if they were waiting for us?Ethan moved quietly up the stairs, his eyes scanning the darkness. I watched him go, my heart in my throat.Suddenly, I heard a faint noise coming from the kitchen. It sounded like footsteps, light and cautious.My heart skipped a beat. I turned to call out to Ethan, but he was already halfway down the stairs, his eyes locked on mine."Get behind me," he whispered, his voice low and deadly.I didn't hesitate. I moved behind him, my heart pounding in my chest.Ethan moved forward, his eyes scanning the kitchen. And then, he stopped."What is it?" I whispered, my voice barely audible.Ethan's eyes locked on mine. "It's Ryan," he said, his voice low and even.My heart skipped a beat. Ryan? Here?And then, I saw him. Ryan was standing in the corner of the kitchen, his eyes fixed o
