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The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Are You Even a Woman?
The next day, in the evening. Heath drove to Alaric's house, entering with Aurora. The banquet hall was bustling with men and women chatting away. Heath leaned over to Aurora and said, "If you don't want to stay, we can leave." Aurora smiled and nodded. Alaric called out loudly, "Heath!" Everyone turned toward the door and greeted Heath politely. It seemed like everyone knew him. Elowen let go of Alaric's arm and floated over like a butterfly, her voice melodious, "Heath, I thought you wouldn't come today. You usually avoid these kinds of gatherings." "Rory wanted to come, so here we are," Heath replied. Elowen's expression shifted, "Aurora is here too. Let's all have fun." Aurora: "…" So, I've been standing next to Heath this whole time, and you didn't notice? Alaric came over and said, "Aurora, go easy on the drinks, or Heath will tear my house down." Aurora playfully stuck out her tongue, "Then let him." A few men came over and invited Heath to play cards. Heath turned t
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Beat Him Up
Next day.Jay drove Aurora to the Strider residence early in the morning. The servant opened the door and asked, "Miss Aurora, what brings you here?"Aurora replied, "Is Zane home? I'm looking for him."The servant said, "Yes, he is still in bed."Aurora chuckled, "Could you please wake him up for me?"The servant hesitated, "He doesn't like to be disturbed while sleeping..."Aurora waved it off, "No worries, I'll go wake him up myself."Servant: "...Please come in, Miss Aurora."Aurora walked in with Jay and sat in the living room. "Jay, go wake him up. By any means necessary."Jay followed the servant upstairs. Ten seconds later, a scream like a pig being slaughtered echoed from above. Aurora nearly spat out her water.Jay came back downstairs, "Did you hear that? He's definitely awake!"Aurora: "..."Zane rushed downstairs in his robe, saw Aurora casually sipping water on the sofa, and yelled, "Are you even human? Who comes to someone's house this early to wake them up?"Aurora put
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Unworthy of Being a Rival
Xander, ever the diplomat, took to Instagram to address the buzz. With a touch of grace, he invited Daxton to feature on a single for his upcoming album.Daxton's star was on the rise, thanks to successive collaborations with artists like Shaw, Yorick, and now Xander. His name was becoming synonymous with success in the entertainment industry.In stark contrast, Silas was languishing in relative obscurity. Aside from a small cadre of fans who were more enamored with his looks than his talent, he was a non-entity. Even the usually resourceful Evelyn seemed at a loss to alter this trajectory.Whispers about Silas's privileged upbringing began to circulate online, painting him as an entitled scion of a wealthy family, a narrative that did him no favors.Social media was ablaze with speculation. The camaraderie among the alumni of The Chosen One was evident to all, especially given their collaborative ventures. The glaring omission of Silas from this inner circle led many to question the
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife I Wanna Be Your Artist
On the red carpet, Daxton appeared in a sleek suit, looking young and dashing. Cheryl, wearing a beige long dress, walked arm-in-arm with him.Fans who had gathered screamed in delight. They had known that Daxton and Cheryl would be attending and had been waiting just to catch a glimpse of the stunning pair.The flashbulbs from the press were relentless. Cheryl, attending an awards ceremony for the first time, seemed a bit overwhelmed. Daxton asked her, "You okay?"Cheryl nodded, "I'm fine."After posing for a few photos, they reached the end of the red carpet where the host was waiting. Clearly excited to interview the rising stars, the host asked, "Daxton, do you think you'll win an award tonight?"Daxton gave a humble smile, "Win or not, I'm just happy to be here. Thank you all for loving my music!"The host then turned to Cheryl, "You starred in Daxton's
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Cornered by Sophia
After the award ceremony, there’s usually a fancy dinner, but Daxton and Cheryl didn’t stick around for it. They grabbed their assistant and dipped out the back door, where two cars were waiting for them.Seeing Zane leaning against one of the cars threw Cheryl and Daxton for a loop, but they shrugged it off and hopped into Aurora’s ride.Zane led the way, with Jay trailing behind them. Cheryl couldn’t help but ask, “Aurora, what’s up with Zane being here?”Aurora flashed a grin, “I signed him up. He’s part of Fairview Media now.”Cheryl made a face, “Why’d you go and sign him?”Aurora chuckled, “Zane’s a hidden gem, I plan to make the most of his talents!”Daxton chimed in, “Aurora’s got a killer instinct for this stuff. Plus, having another person on board is cool.”Cheryl was less than thrilled. She could hardly exchange three words with Zane without sparking an argument. Looks like her chill days were over.When they got to the restaurant, they barely stepped in before noticing a
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Someone Promises to Protect Her
The atmosphere turned awkward for a second... Zane’s anger deflated, and he was torn between leaving and just closing his eyes...When Aurora saw Zane, she pushed Heath away, “Okay, that’s enough. Time to go.”Daxton and Cheryl walked in right after and froze at the sight of Heath. What was the CEO of FairbankCorp doing here?“Aurora, is Heath...” Daxton trailed off, unsure if he should ask.Heath rubbed his temples, all business-like, “Sorry, wrong room.”Then he left the private room.Aurora: “...”Zane: “...”Seriously?? His room was a whole floor away, and he ‘accidentally’ walked into ours??They all sat back down, and Aurora asked, “Sophia gave you trouble?”Cheryl nodde
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Into the Lion's Den
That night, Heath's promise of protection, his "Don't be afraid, I'm here," unleashed a torrent of tears she'd held back for so long. It was as if every injustice she'd ever faced was being washed away.After descending the stairs, she hailed a cab. Kieran, who had just pulled up, called Heath: "Boss, I saw Miss Auroraleave the building. She seemed upset.""Follow her, make sure she gets home safely, then come back," Heath instructed.Kieran trailed the cab to the Pendleton estate, watched Aurora enter her home, and then drove back to the city.Meanwhile, Heath sat up in his room, staring at the opened email on his laptop, lost in thought.He had never been drunk, not really. He had wanted Aurora to take him home, to linger in her presence a bit longer. But when she mentioned the Whitmorefamily, he felt a shift in her, a familiar surge of emotion he could sense from h
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Echoes of the Red Carpet
Aurora sat in the room while Jay paced around her incessantly, nagging, "You can't go! Even if you want to avenge Olivia, think about it. Olivia, a top assassin, couldn't outplay Isabella Whitmore. Going there by yourself is like asking for trouble!"Aurora knew she shouldn't go, but the desire was too strong. She felt that only by standing on the land where she grew up could she understand how much harder she needed to work to get her revenge.Heath's direct invitation also made her uneasy. Was Heath starting to suspect her?After much deliberation, Aurora still agreed to go to the United States with Heath. She promised she wouldn't make a scene or expose herself; she just wanted to take a look and then come back.These days, Aurora was busy preparing for her trip to the U.S. and the upcoming Film and Drama Festival.The Film and Drama Festival is an annual TV awards ceremony that selects winners in nearly 30 categories, based on TV ratings and influence. The professional awards are
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The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife The End
The next morning, Vespera was woken up at dawn, barely getting a few hours of sleep. Known as a dedicated designer, she was usually the first one awake, but today she could barely keep her eyes open. As the stylist worked on her hair and makeup, Vespera sat half-dazed, drifting in and out, completely unaware of the hands tugging her in all directions.Two hours later, with her hair and makeup done, Vespera finally slipped into her wedding dress. The reality hit her, and for the first time, she fully realized she was about to get married.Memories flooded back, particularly that first encounter with Alaric. He’d been sprawled on the steps outside, a bit too tipsy, looking up with half-closed eyes, asking, “What’s wrong with me?” Vespera, surprising even herself, had replied, “Nothing at all.”Back then, he was just a bright, headstrong young man, carrying so many dreams and frustrations. Somewhere along the way, he’d grown into this strong, grounded man. And somehow, after everything,
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Ready to Be Married
It wasn’t until a few days after their engagement that it even crossed Vespera’s mind to ask about the villa.Alaric confirmed he’d bought it, explaining that he’d thought she might like it and decided to go for it. As for renovations, he wanted to wait until she officially agreed to everything; after all, they’d eventually need their own place—living with Zane forever wasn’t exactly an option.By now, the news of Alaric and Vespera’s engagement had spread everywhere. Alaric was practically ready to announce it to the world on social media, but thankfully, Aurora stepped in, suggesting he keep things low-key since he was the company CEO. Plus, Vespera wasn’t exactly a fan of the public spotlight.Alaric reluctantly held back but couldn’t resist dropping hints in his friend group chat every other day. Heath and the rest were used to it by now—except Lysander, who constantly complained that he was drowning in a sea of "lovey-dovey vibes," being the lone single guy among them.When Auror
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife I'm Impressed
The next morning, Alaric woke up, remembering last night’s events. He pinched himself—no, it wasn’t a dream. Vespera had actually said yes.He jumped out of bed, showered, changed, and even straightened his tie before driving to her studio. There she was, focused on work, wearing a stylish dress and light makeup, looking absolutely radiant.When he walked in, Vespera looked up, surprised. “Finally awake?” she asked with a smirk.Alaric simply nodded, taking her hand without a word and leading her downstairs. She stumbled after him, asking, “Where are we going?”Alaric gently nudged her into his car, driving her toward a villa. Vespera was clueless and a bit shocked, glancing around, unsure of what was happening.They finally arrived at a beautiful villa. Alaric opened the door, and she asked, “Did you just buy this?”&n
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Alaric Proposed
The next morning, Alaric was finally over his fever. When Vespera woke up, he was already waiting in the living room. After breakfast, they both headed to their respective offices.Aurora’s team reported they’d successfully returned to the Whitmore family’s estate. For her, that had been a fierce battle. For Vespera, however, the real challenge lay ahead: the design competition.Ever since her last conversation with Yvonne, where Yvonne had hinted that everything she had was due to Aurora and Alaric’s support, Vespera had been determined to prove herself. She wanted to be worthy of Alaric and was pouring all her energy into this competition.After submitting her designs, Vespera anxiously waited at home for results. When the winners were finally announced online, she saw her name in second place. The relief and pride were overwhelming. She had finally achieved something worth sharing with Alaric. Now, with the award ceremony in the UK, she had no choice but to let him know.Expecting
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife She Misses Him
Vespera had reclaimed her brand, and Alaric seemed to be maturing by the day, treating her like she was his entire world. Everything seemed to be falling into place.After that showdown in Alaric’s office with Elowen, she hadn’t shown her face again. Vespera figured it was over, that Elowen had finally given up. Everyone else thought the same.But on the day they took graduation photos, Aurora disappeared. Heath and Alaric eventually tracked her down — Elowen had taken her. Vespera was frantic, blaming herself for not protecting Aurora better.Heath and Alaric couldn’t stop Aurora’s flight at the airport, so they booked tickets to the UK to get her back. Vespera had too much to handle here to join them, so she only saw Alaric off at the airport.He held her close, whispering, “Don’t worry. I’ll be back soon, and Aurora will be safe.”Vespera hugged him back tightly. She trusted him. Alaric and Heath would get this done — Elowen had crossed a line that couldn’t be ignored, and she knew
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife One Last Time
This past week, Aurora had been tirelessly setting up to counter Evelyn and her allies, Yvonne and Elowen. Meanwhile, Alaric, working alongside Aurora to reclaim Elowen’s brand.A week later, the press conference went ahead as planned. Alaric helped Vespera pick an outfit, stayed until she’d finished her makeup, and then drove her to the venue himself.The conference, led by Evelyn, was a disaster for her team. They failed to take over Aurora’s company, couldn’t drive her out of the Pendleton family, and made no progress in placing Yvonne and Elowen as CEO and head designer. Their plans had backfired entirely.Leaving the venue, Yvonne, clearly shaken, stepped in front of a car without looking and was hit, blood pooling around her. Vespera, stunned and dizzy at the sight, would have collapsed if Alaric hadn’t steadied her.Frantically, Vespera fumbled with her phone to call home, stammering, “It’s Yvonne… she’s bleeding so much…”As someone unaccustomed to such violence, Vespera was t
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife We’ll Get Everything Back
Alaric looked at Vespera with an innocent expression and said, “It’s not what you think. I’m not a creep.”“Not a creep?” Vespera glared at him. “Then what were you doing in my room?”Alaric almost groaned. “If I told you I was here to give you a massage, would you believe me?”“Total creep!” she shouted. “Sneaking into my bed while I was asleep!”Alaric shot back, “I did not! When I woke up, you were the one curled up on me!”Vespera paused, recalling the moment she woke up. Okay, maybe she had been cozying up to him. Wait a second—was he implying she was the one acting out of line?Seeing her hesitation, Alaric grinned smugly. “See? You were just as comfortable with it!”“Get out!” Vespera yelled.Alaric left the room, trying not to smile too much. Sure, nothing happened, but just getting to hold her felt amazing. Although… his shoulder was sore from her leaning on him all night, so he headed back to his room to grab a few more hours of sleep.Vespera, alone in her room, listened as
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Close Your Eyes
Vespera walked ahead, casual and carefree in a T-shirt and shorts, no makeup, and even bare of high heels, while Alaric trailed close behind with a jacket in hand, grinning like a fool. Everyone in the lobby couldn’t help but notice—their usually composed CEO was tagging along, practically beaming.Catching up to her, Alaric draped his jacket over her shoulders. “How could you leave without dressing warmer? You’ll end up with a stomach ache tonight,” he said, his voice soft with affection.Vespera felt a warm flutter in her chest but stayed quiet, letting his jacket settle around her as they walked out. Alaric was thrilled she hadn’t brushed him off; emboldened, he slipped his hand into hers, wrapping her cold fingers in his.For a moment, she stiffened, then relaxed, letting her hand nestle securely in his. Together, they headed to the parking lot, Alaric practically floating with joy. This felt better than winning the lottery!Bringing her home, Alaric felt out of his depth—things h
The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife Do You Love Me
Alaric stood in his office, with Elowen right in front of him, her hand tugging at his tie, a faint smirk hidden beneath her slightly indignant expression.Seeing the scene, Vespera nearly turned around and left right then and there. But she reminded herself of her purpose for coming today. She was done hiding from Elowen. Even if Alaric wasn’t hers in the end, she’d be damned if he ended up with someone like Elowen.So Vespera strode into the office, fixed her gaze on them, and asked, “What’s going on here?”At the sound of her voice, Alaric spun around, fumbling to free his tie from Elowen’s grip. But Elowen held tight, glancing over at Vespera with a slight smile. “Miss Thornfield? You’re here?”Vespera closed the door behind her, gave a slight nod, and asked again, “What exactly is this about?”Elowen smirked. “Oh, it’s nothing. I just wanted to ask Alaric if I could borrow a few people to help promote my new fashion line. Not sure if he’s on board with it, though.”“Not a chance,
