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Chapter Eight: The Aftermath of the Vows
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The morning after the wedding felt oddly still. The villa was quiet, too quiet, as if the weight of what had just happened was settling in. I sat at the dining table, the steaming cup of coffee in front of me untouched. The sunlight poured through the windows, painting golden streaks across the floor, but even that couldn’t chase away the heaviness in my chest.Victoria’s voice echoed in my mind, sharp and venomous: “You’ve only just stepped into the lion’s den.”I hated how her words lingered, digging into me like barbs. I hated that she seemed so certain, so unshakable. More than anything, I hated the small, traitorous part of me that wondered if she was right.I was pulled from my thoughts by the sound of footsteps—Alexander’s. When I looked up, I saw him already dressed for the day, his navy suit tailored to perfection, his tie knotted neatly at his collar. He moved with the kind of confidence that made the space around him feel smaller.“You’re up early,” he said casually, pourin
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The villa was quiet, but the silence didn’t feel peaceful. It felt oppressive, the kind that settled into the cracks of your mind and fed your worst fears. I sat on the edge of the bed, my hands trembling as I stared at the photograph and the note again.Victoria’s words echoed in my head: Welcome to the lion’s den.The picture of her and Alexander was damning. They looked too close, too familiar. The timestamp was recent enough to make my stomach churn. I fought the rising wave of panic, my thoughts spiraling into questions I didn’t know if I wanted answers to.The sound of my phone buzzing again made me jump. It was Alexander’s text repeating in my mind: Don’t wait up.I couldn’t. Not this time.I grabbed my coat, sliding the photo and note into my bag. I needed to confront him, to demand the truth, no matter how much it might hurt.The Wells Enterprises building was just as imposing at night as it was in the daytime. The lights of the top floors burned bright against the dark sky,
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“You don’t get to walk away from me, Alexander,” Victoria said, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and pain.Alexander didn’t turn around immediately, his back stiff as he stood near the expansive glass window of his private office. The city lights below reflected faintly in his steely gray eyes, a sharp contrast to the storm brewing inside him.When he finally spoke, his tone was calm, but it carried an edge. “This has to stop, Victoria.”She laughed bitterly, the sound hollow. “Stop? You think I’m the one who needs to stop? You’re the one who put me in this position—like I’m some villain who’s just desperate to win you back.” She stepped closer, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. “And then you act surprised when I fight for what I deserve.”He turned to face her then, his jaw set. “Sending that photograph to Elena was cruel. You crossed a line.”Her blue eyes flared with defiance, but she masked it with a shrug. “I didn’t send it.”“Don’t insult my intelligenc
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“Do you think I look okay?” I asked nervously, smoothing down the soft fabric of my tailored dress.Victor glanced at me from where he stood near the boardroom doors, his expression kind but unreadable. “You look perfect,” he said, his voice steady. “But, Elena, you don’t need to overthink this. You’re here because Alexander chose you to stand beside him—not because you have to prove yourself to anyone.”I tried to smile, but the knot in my stomach tightened. My hand fiddled with the silver bracelet circling my wrist—a small but comforting reminder of my father. I’d worn it every day since he gave it to me years ago, and today, it felt like a lifeline.“I’ve never done anything like this before,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. “These people… they’re powerful. What if they take one look at me and think I don’t belong?”Victor’s gaze softened, his professional facade melting just enough to let some warmth shine through. “Elena,” he said gently, “they’ll think what Alexande
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“You didn’t have to do all this for my father,” I said softly, my fingers tracing the rim of my coffee cup.Alexander sat across from me in his office, his expression unreadable as he leaned back in his chair. His tailored suit fit him perfectly, exuding an air of control and dominance that always left me feeling both intimidated and intrigued.“I wanted to,” he replied simply, swirling the dark liquid in his own cup.I exhaled slowly, trying to process everything. A partnership. It was more than I had ever expected. My father had spent months drowning under the weight of his company’s decline, and now—just like that—Alexander had pulled him to safety.“I just… I don’t even know how to thank you,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper.A flicker of something crossed Alexander’s face—something softer, more human, before it disappeared behind his usual stoic mask. “You don’t need to thank me, Elena.”I hesitated before continuing. “But I also… I wasn’t expecting you to involve me
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As I stepped out of the office, Rachel Greene stood in the far end of the hallway, poised, elegant, and engaged in a quiet conversation with none other than Victoria. I stopped in my tracks.A chill crawled up my spine as I watched them exchange words in hushed tones, their expressions unreadable. My stomach twisted. How did they even know each other?I didn’t have to wait long for the answer. As I approached, Rachel caught sight of me first. She smiled genuinely, like she was really happy to see me. Victoria, on the other hand, turned with slow deliberation, a smirk tugging at her lips.“Elena,” Victoria said smoothly, crossing her arms. “Didn’t expect to see you here.”I ignored her and looked at Rachel. “Hello Miss Rachel.”“Elena Wells, what a pleasure seeing you again” she said with a warm smile.“Oh, I see you both have already met. Elena, my cousin here is the most influential Gallerist in Florida” Victoria cut in with pride.I blinked. “Cousins?”Rachel nodded. “We are dist
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Alexander swirled the whiskey in his glass, his gaze steady on me. “You have a role to play,” he said, his voice calm, controlled.A cold weight settled in my stomach. “What do you mean?”He leaned against his desk, setting his drink aside. “Spears Manufacturing. Your father’s company has been making significant progress since our partnership began.”I exhaled slowly, folding my arms. “And?”Alexander tilted his head slightly, watching me like he was choosing his words carefully. “With my investment, we’ve expanded production, modernized outdated equipment, and secured new distribution channels. The company is more profitable than it has been in years.”I hesitated. I knew the business had been improving, but hearing it from him—like a report—made it feel less like my father’s legacy and more like another one of Alexander’s acquisitions.“I’m glad to hear that,” I said cautiously.Alexander stepped closer. “There are some details I still need to go over.”His tone was casual, but some
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“Are you sure about this?” Mia’s voice crackled through the speaker, laced with concern.I adjusted the strap of my dress, staring at my reflection in the mirror. The muted olive-green fabric hugged my frame, simple yet elegant. My hair cascaded in loose waves over my shoulders, and I had kept my makeup soft just enough to mask my uncertainty.“It’s just lunch,” I murmured, slipping on a pair of heels. “If she’s trying to mess with me, I’ll know.”“That woman doesn’t do anything without an agenda, Elena. Be careful.”I sighed, grabbing my purse. “I will.”Victoria had chosen an upscale restaurant downtown, the kind where waiters glided between tables in crisp white shirts, and soft jazz hummed in the background. She was already there when I arrived, effortlessly poised in a sleek black dress, her blonde hair twisted into a loose chignon. She looked up as I approached, offering a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.“Elena, darling. Right on time.”“You don’t strike me as the type w
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Alexander’s POV“I’ll sort Adrian out.”Victoria’s voice was steady, but I didn’t trust it. I folded my arms and leaned back against the leather chair in my office, watching her carefully.“You’ll sort him out?” I repeated, skepticism dripping from my tone. “Sorting out isn’t enough for someone who nearly destroyed my reputation and kidnapped my wife like a madman. You expect me to believe he won’t blackmail you again?”Victoria exhaled and stepped closer. “Alexander, listen to me. Adrian is obsessed with me, yes, but I know how to handle him now. I won’t let him come after me or the company again.”I scoffed. “And what exactly is your plan?”“I have my ways, just trust me please.”Her answer was vague, and I hated that. “That’s the problem, I can’t trust you Victoria.”She sighed, rubbing her temples. “Look, I know I messed up before, but I swear I’ve changed. I want to come back, and I want to make things right. You need someone you can trust in your company—someone who understands
My Billionaire’s Redemption Chapter Eighty-Three: The Desperate Plea
Victoria’s POV“It’s time for what papa?” I asked, gripping my phone tighter. My father’s voice was calm but firm, carrying that heavy weight of authority that always made my stomach twist.“Since you refuse to come to Milan, I will come to Florida.”My heart nearly stopped. “What?”“I should have done this sooner,” he continued. “This situation has gone on long enough. Your silence, your avoidance—it all tells me there’s something you’re not saying. If you won’t come to me, I have no choice but to come to you.”Panic surged through me. “You don’t have to do that,” I said quickly, forcing out a small laugh as if the idea were ridiculous. “I mean, I’ve just been… busy. Things are under control, really.”“Victoria.” His voice held no patience for my excuses. “Enough.”I swallowed hard. “Dad, please. There’s no need to—”“I’ll be in Florida soon.”The finality in his voice made my chest tighten. “Dad—”The call ended.I let out a shaky breath, pressing my phone against my forehead. Shit.
My Billionaire’s Redemption Chapter Eighty-Two : A call from Home
Alexander’s POVLorenzo met my gaze, his jaw tightening. “I want answers.”I let out a sharp laugh, shaking my head as he reached for the glass of whiskey he’d abandoned earlier. “Answers?” He took a slow sip before setting the glass down. “To what, exactly?”I leaned forward, bracing my hands against the desk. “To this mess, Alexander. To the way my name and yours is being dragged through every damn blog and media outlet. To the way the showcase was sabotaged. To how exactly I got tangled in all of this.”My eyes darkened. “You think I wanted this?” My voice dropped, the underlying anger in it barely restrained. “Do you think I enjoy waking up to headlines splashing my name across the internet like I’m some fucking criminal?” I scoffed, shaking my head. “I was supposed to be the shadow, Lorenzo. The one pulling strings from behind the scenes, not the one thrown into the public eye like a circus act.”I studied him for a moment. For all his arrogance, there was a layer of genuine fru
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Elena’s POVVictoria stood near one of the displayed paintings, arms folded across her chest, a smug smile curling on her lips the second her gaze met mine.“Well, well, well,” she said, her voice dripping with mockery. “Look what the cat dragged in.”Isla, beside me, exhaled softly but said nothing. My eyes flickered to her briefly, but her expression was unreadable—calm, indifferent. She made no move to acknowledge Victoria, and Victoria, in turn, acted like she didn’t see her. But something in the way Isla stiffened ever so slightly didn’t sit right with me.“You seem surprised to see me,” Victoria continued, stepping closer, her heels clicking against the polished floor. “I figured after that… spectacle you put on at the showcase, you’d be too busy hiding under a rock somewhere.”I squared my shoulders, refusing to let her get under my skin. “Funny. I was thinking the same about you.”Victoria let out a laugh, sharp and taunting. “Oh, darling, please. Unlike you, I don’t crumble u
My Billionaire’s Redemption Chapter Eighty: Love Confessions
Mia reached into the box and picked up the bracelet, her eyes widening as she turned it over in her palm. It wasn’t just any bracelet—it was expensive-looking, delicate yet striking. A thick, silver band wrapped around itself in an intricate woven design, almost like intertwining vines. The metal had a polished gleam, catching the dim light in the room, and at the center was a locket charm. Mia clicked it open, revealing a tiny, hand-painted portrait of Elena inside.“Oh, wow,” Mia breathed, holding it up to the light. “This is some real Romeo shit.”Elena said nothing. Her fingers curled around the edge of the box, heart hammering against her ribs.Mia turned the bracelet in her hands again, tilting her head as she examined the artistry. “Look at this detail. This isn’t some basic mass-produced jewelry; this was customized. The way the edges are carved? The way your picture’s been hand-painted and set into the locket instead of just printed? Girl, Victor did not play around with this
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Elena’s POVI blinked, sure I had misheard him. “What?”Victor’s eyes remained steady on mine. “I think Isla might be involved.”I let out a sharp laugh. “You think Isla—my assistant —is involved? Are you even hearing yourself?”Victor sighed, leaning back slightly. “Elena, I need you to listen—”“No, you listen,” I snapped. “You don’t get to come in here and start pointing fingers at someone who has been nothing but good to me.”Mia, who had been silently munching on her fruit, straightened up. “Wait. I’m gonna need some context for this one.” “Who’s isla again ?”I turned to her “Isla Kerrington, she’s my personal assistant and her reason why I got on that showcase”“Oh that’s nice , so mr Victor, why is she your suspect?”Victor exhaled. “Look, something happened in London when Alexander was away.”I crossed my arms. “I know that’s where Alexander met Isla for the first time.”“Right,” Victor nodded. “But what you don’t know is that something strange happened to Alexander during t
My Billionaire’s Redemption Chapter Seventy-Eight : Unfinished Truths
Elena’s POV“You won’t at least take the flowers?” he asked, tilting his head slightly.I stared at them again. I had no reason to accept anything from him. Yet, something in the way he was looking at me, almost as if he was pleading, made me reach out and take them.“Fine,” I muttered, plucking them from his grasp.Victor’s lips twitched into a small smile, but I turned away before I could acknowledge it. I walked into the living room, setting the flowers down on the coffee table before sitting on the couch. Victor followed, sitting across from me.The air between us was thick, unspoken words sitting on both our tongues. Before either of us could say anything, footsteps sounded behind us.“Well, well, well,” Mia’s voice was laced with sarcasm as she strolled into the room, arms crossed. “Look what we have here, the Romantic lawyer himself .”Victor chuckled, shaking his head. “Always a pleasure, Mia.”Mia smirked. “Flowers? Gifts? What’s next, a violinist playing love songs outside
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Isla’s POVI grabbed the phone and answered immediately.“Elena?”“Isla,” she breathed, her voice quiet but urgent. “I need to talk to you.”I frowned, my grip on the phone tightening. “Are you okay? How are you doing ?, sorry I didn’t reach out to you after I left the hospital”There was a brief pause before she sighed. “It’s fine Isla.”Something in her tone put me on edge. “What’s wrong, you don’t sound fine”.Elena hesitated, as if she was weighing her words carefully. “I don’t know Isla, the whole thing from the showcase, my name being on blogs, has put my career on the line and I’m just so overwhelmed.”I exhaled, sinking into the chair. “I know Elena, but don’t worry about it, soon something else would take over from this and the bloggers would move on. Besides, I reached out to the sponsors and PR team of the showcase already ““Really?” I could feel the excited in her voice “Yes Elena, you have nothing to worry about for now”“For now?” She asked “Yes, they would have to ge
My Billionaire’s Redemption Chapter Seventy Six : A Game of Favors
Victoria’s POV“Who the fuck is this?”The words flew out of my mouth before I even processed the call. I wasn’t comfortable having this phone call while I was still at Alexander’s premises. Then, silence. A beat too long.And then“Are you fucking serious right now, Victoria?”Victor, I realized.I blinked, my grip tightening on the phone as recognition settled in. “Oh.” A slow smirk crept onto my lips. “Victor, darling, didn’t expect to hear from you so soon. What, miss me already?”His voice was ice, laced with barely controlled rage. “You set me up, you crazy bitch. Right ?”I rolled my eyes, already bored. “Oh, please. Set you up? I did you a favor.”“A favor?” he spat. “Are you out of your damn mind?”I sighed dramatically, looking around cautiously before responding “Think about it, genius. Now that Elena thinks Alexander’s some bitter, conniving snake, guess what? She won’t go running back to him anytime soon.” I let that sink in before adding, “Which means you have the perfe
