Behind the Billionaire's mask!Chapter 8Sophie's POV I woke up to a gentle knock on my door, disorienting me for a moment. Julian never knocked; he always barged in. I couldn't even remember falling asleep. The last thing I recalled was video-calling Isabella, followed by an intense gaming session that left my fingers tingling.Shaking off the haze, I got out of bed and opened the door to find Evelyn standing in the hallway, her expression soft yet laced with something I couldn't quite place."Evy," I said, smiling as I stepped aside to let her in.Evelyn's presence was always a welcome surprise. Her visits always brightened my day, like a ray of sunshine breaking through a cloudy sky."Evy, aren't you going out again?" I asked, noticing she was now dressed in her casual attire, a vibrant sundress that highlighted her youthful energy.She settled onto my bed, fidgeting with her fingers, the way she always did when she was nervous. "I'm back already. Julian dropped me off while going
Behind the Billionaire's mask!Chapter 9Sophie's POV"Don't stay long, get anything you want to buy, and come back as soon as possible," Julian said, handing me his debit card with an air of nonchalance. I glanced at the shiny card, feeling a mix of disbelief and excitement. "How much are we to spend?" I asked, unsure of the limits."Spend any amount," Julian replied with a smirk. "It's not like you can spend it all unless you plan to buy the world."I raised an eyebrow."What if you want to use your card?"Julian chuckled. "Do I look like someone with only one debit card? The card belongs to you now. That's the benefit of being my wife."What?! Is this asshole being serious about taking care of me? The thought danced in my mind, both thrilling and terrifying. I know he promised to make me live in luxury, but I would have been just grateful if he had just paid my mom's hospital bills.Anyway, not bad! I mused. Evelyn, who was standing nearby, chimed in, "My brother is a billionaire!
Behind the Billionaire's mask!Chapter 10Sophie's POV "Victoria!"Evelyn's eyes narrowed beside me.Victoria's gaze swept over me, her expression a mix of shock and disdain. "Well, well, well. Look at you," Victoria sneered, eyeing my new hairstyle."Quite the transformation. Julian's wife is looking more like a doll."Evelyn stepped forward, her voice firm."Victoria, back off."Victoria smirked."What do you want, Victoria?" I asked, my voice steady.Victoria's smile twisted into a menacing grin. "We need to talk." She said, beckoning me with a curled finger."What do you want to talk to her about?" Evelyn asked. "Wait...were you stalking us? How do you know we were here?""Do you think I have the time to be stalking you?" Victoria spat. "I'm a busy woman."Evelyn looked at her in disgust."What did you want to talk about?" I asked."Let's go to the cafe over there," Victoria said, nodding toward the cosy coffee shop across the street. "Evelyn, you can wait for us in the car."Ev
Behind the Billionaire's mask!Chapter 11Sophie's POV As I stepped out of the car, a sea of flashing cameras blinded me. The sudden barrage of light and sound made my heart race. I felt a surge of nervousness.I walked side by side with Julian, our heels clicking in sync on the pavement. The bodyguards followed closely behind, their imposing presence a reassuring shield against the chaos.As we entered the venue, the din of voices and camera shutters intensified. I gripped my clutch tightly, my palms growing sweaty. Julian's silence beside me didn't help calm my nerves.We navigated through the crowded room, dodging microphones and outstretched hands. The air thickened with anticipation, every eye fixed on us.I took a deep breath and squared my shoulders. My gaze swept across the room, meeting the expectant faces.We reached the podium, and Julian's secretary handed us a microphone each. Julian's eyes scanned the room, his expression commanding attention."Ladies and gentlemen, wel
Behind the Billionaire's mask!Chapter 12Victoria's POV I stormed into my house, my anger boiling over like a pot left unattended. With a sweep of my arm, I sent the vase on the living room coffee table crashing to the floor. The sound of shattering glass was music to my ears. I kicked the couch cushions, sending them flying. The pillows burst open, spewing feathers everywhere.I tore through the rooms, destroying everything in my path. Pictures frames shattered, books ripped from shelves, curtains torn from their rods. The sound of breaking glass and splintering wood fueled my rage.Breathless, I stood amidst the chaos, surveying the destruction. The house now lay in ruins. But the rage still simmered, waiting to erupt again.How dare she called me 'expired'I thought she would have been a piece of cake, but Sophie had turned out to be a formidable foe. Her words cut deeper than any knife. "Expired," she'd said, her voice dripping with disdain. As if I was nothing more than a sta
Behind the Billionaire's mask! Chapter 13 Julian's POV As I stood up, I couldn't shake off the mix of emotions swirling inside me. I didn't know what had come over me, but I knew I had to put Victoria in her place. Despite my best efforts to deny it, the truth lingered: I still had feelings for her. But she had hurt me enough, I wasn't going to let her hurt me again. "Let's go," I said, my voice firm. Sophie looked up at me, concern etched on her face, but she nodded silently. We were headed to my grandfather's house. We entered my grandfather's mansion, and his face lit up with warmth as soon as he saw us - especially Sophie. "Ah, Julian, you've finally brought your better half," he said with a smile, his eyes twinkling with delight. I just rolled my eyes and took my seat. "Welcome, my dear Sophie. Please sit down and make yourself at home." He gallantly offered his hand, helping Sophie into the plush armchair, his mannerisms exuding old-school charm. "Thank you, sir. It'
Behind the Billionaire's mask!Chapter 14Sophie's POV "What are you doing?" Evelyn asked as she joined me in the kitchen."I'm trying to make dinner." I stated while stirring the simmering sauce on the stove top."For my brother?" Evelyn asked. "No!" I said, more like shouting."Oh! So what are you making?" Evelyn asked."Spaghetti Bolognese," I replied, trying to sound nonchalant.Evelyn's eyes widened. "But that's my brother's favourite food.""Really? I didn't know," I lied, attempting to play dumb.I had asked Rose, the cook about Julian's favourite food."Oh!" she said, not believing me."But why is Rose not cooking?" Evelyn asked, looking up at Rose, who was standing beside me.Rose smiled warmly. "Mrs. Sophie volunteered to cook today.""Yes, Evy. I have just been doing nothing in the house, so I decided to cook," I explained.Evelyn leaned toward me and whispered, "You're trying to win my brother over, right?"I didn't say anything and just blushed.I finished cooking, and
Behind the Billionaire's Mask!Chapter 15Julian's POVI woke and saw Sophie sleeping peacefully next to me. The memory of last night came back to me - her lips had drawn me in, and I found myself staring at them, mesmerized. I blinked in shock when I felt my hand reach out and graze her lips. I stared at my hand, wondering when I had done that. I wanted to wake her and tell her to get the fuck off my bed, but something held me back. Instead, I quietly slipped out from under the sheets, put on my clothes, and made my way downstairs, my mind racing. What had I done? How could I have let myself get so close to her? I prided myself on maintaining strict boundaries, just having sex, no deep or passionate moments. So why was I so...unsettled by this woman's presence in my bed? I ran a hand through my hair in frustration. I needed to get a grip to regain control of the situation. Quickly, I walked to the kitchen and poured myself a strong cup of black coffee, hoping the caffeine would hel