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The Billionaire’s Reluctant Bride Another visit
The week passed slowly with a blur of board meetings and spreadsheets, but Elara couldn’t shake off the memory of Damian’s interaction with her mother. His gentle smile and thoughtful questions replayed in her mind, a flawless act that tugged at her heartstrings.She buried herself in work, staying late at the office to avoid the penthouse’s oppressive silence. But on Friday evening, a text message lit up her phone:“Car will pick you up at 2 PM tomorrow. - D”No question mark, no room for negotiation. Typical Damian. She started typing a response about having plans, then stopped. The truth was, she wanted to see her mother again. If that meant enduring another afternoon of pretense with Damian, so be it.Saturday arrived clear and crisp. When Elara stepped into the car, she found Damian already inside, reading something on his tablet. He wore a casual blue sweater that probably cost more than her first car, but it softened his usual sharp edges.“You’re early,” she said, settling int
Last Updated : 2024-11-06The Billionaire’s Reluctant Bride Elara
Elara stood before her closet, scanning rows of carefully organized dresses. “Wear something nice,” he’d said, as if every piece of clothing she owned hadn’t been meticulously selected to meet his exacting standards. She pulled out a deep burgundy dress she’d been saving for their next business dinner, its silk material flowing like wine through her fingers.Seven o’clock approached with maddening slowness. She found herself checking her appearance in every reflective surface, adjusting her hair, second-guessing her choice of jewelry. “This is ridiculous,” she muttered to her reflection. “It’s just dinner with your fake husband.”At precisely 6:55, she emerged from her room to find Damian waiting by the elevator. He wore a charcoal suit that made his shoulders look impossibly broad, his usual severe expression softened by something she couldn’t quite read.“You look...” he paused, his eyes traveling from her face to the hem of her dress. “Appropriate.”Elara bit back a retort. Of cour
Last Updated : 2024-11-06The Billionaire’s Reluctant Bride Just us
The office felt suffocating. Elara stared at the contract on her desk. A merger agreement she’d been reviewing for the past hour, but the words blurred together. All she could think about was Damian’s cold demeanor at breakfast, so different from the man who had kissed her last night.A knock on her door made her jump. “Come in,” she called, straightening her posture.Mia, her assistant, poked her head in. “Mr. Blackwood requests your presence in the conference room. The Chen merger team is here early.”Of course they were. Elara gathered her files, checking her reflection in her phone’s dark screen. Professional. Composed. Everything a corporate lawyer should be.The conference room was already full when she arrived. Damian stood at the head of the table, commanding the room’s attention as he always did. Their eyes met briefly as she entered, and for a moment, she thought she saw something flicker in his expression.“Mrs. Blackwood,” he said formally, “please walk us through the lega
Last Updated : 2024-11-06The Billionaire’s Reluctant Bride Pleasure
Damian couldn’t stop touching Elara’s body as the driver took them home. He grabbed her hand as soon as they reached their room.“Let’s go,” he said, gripping her hand.Her pulse raced as Damian’s hand slid down her arm, his fingers lingering just below her wrist, anchoring her in the moment. The weight of his gaze sent shivers down her spine, and for the first time, her carefully constructed walls felt truly fragile.“Are you sure?” His voice was low yet filled with a raw intensity, his eyes never leaving hers.Elara swallowed, feeling her heart pounding, the anticipation electric between them. “Yes,” she whispered, barely recognizing her own voice.With that, Damian drew her closer, his fingers threading through her hair as he lowered his head. This kiss was different - deeper, charged with a yearning neither of them could contain. She felt the world fall away as his lips moved over hers.For the first time, she allowed herself to sink fully into the embrace, abandoning the doubts t
Last Updated : 2024-11-06The Billionaire’s Reluctant Bride In the Heat of Desire
Elara awoke the next morning wrapped in luxurious bedsheets, a contented sigh escaping her lips. The memories of the previous night—Damian’s hands tracing her curves, their bodies moving together in a heated rhythm, sent a shiver down her spine.She reached out, expecting to find him beside her, but the space was empty. Frowning, she propped herself up on one elbow, taking in the rumpled sheets and the discarded clothing scattered across the floor. A smile tugged at the corners of her mouth as she spotted Damian’s silk tie, a silent reminder of their passionate surrender to temptation.The sound of the shower cutting off drew her attention to the ensuite bathroom. Moments later, Damian emerged, a towel slung low on his hips, water droplets glistening on his toned chest. Elara’s breath caught in her throat at the sight of him.“Good morning,” he said, his deep voice sending a jolt of electricity through her.“Morning,” she replied, unable to tear her eyes away as he approached the bed.
Last Updated : 2024-11-06The Billionaire’s Reluctant Bride Hospital visit
Despite resting for several days, Elara’s symptoms persisted. The waves of nausea that hit her each morning were becoming impossible to ignore, and even her favorite coffee now turned her stomach.The medicine she’d been taking barely touched the edges of her discomfort. Every morning, she found herself rushing to the bathroom, grateful that her private office suite had its own facilities.“You should really see a doctor,” Mia, her assistant, said one morning after finding Elara hunched over her desk. “You’ve been pale as a ghost all week. And don’t think I haven’t noticed you skipping your morning meetings.”She waved off her concern, though her hands trembled slightly. “I’m fine. It’s probably just stress from the Morrison merger.”“You’ve never let stress affect you like this before,” Mia pressed, setting a cup of ginger tea on Elara’s desk. “And you haven’t touched coffee in days. That’s not like you at all.”Later that afternoon, as she stared at her calendar and counted backwards
Last Updated : 2024-11-08The Billionaire’s Reluctant Bride Away from everything
The next morning, Elara waited patiently as Damian got ready for work. She’d told him she wasn’t feeling well and would stay home to rest today. As he leaned down to kiss her forehead goodbye, guilt twisted in her stomach at the deception.“Are you sure you’ll be okay alone?” Damian asked, his dark eyes filled with concern. “I can work from home today if you need me.”Elara managed a weak smile, pulling the covers up higher. “No, you go ahead. I just need some sleep. I’ll be fine by the time you get back.”After Damian finally left, Elara sprang into action. She rushed through her morning routine, her hands trembling slightly as she applied her makeup. The pearl necklace Damian had given her caught her eye in the mirror, and she touched it gently, drawing strength from what it represented.She chose her outfit carefully. A tailored navy blue suit that projected both confidence and respectability. If she was going to confront Serena Blackwood, she needed every advantage she could get.—
Last Updated : 2024-11-08The Billionaire’s Reluctant Bride Left
Rain pelted against the windows of Elara’s car as she sped toward the hospital. Her mother had been admitted there for months.“James?” Elara called her younger brother as she parked. “Pack your essentials and Mom’s medication. We’re leaving Texas today.”“What? Elara, what’s going on?” Her twenty-year-old brother’s voice was thick with confusion.“I’ll explain everything later. Just do as I say. And James? Don’t tell anyone where you’re going.”She rushed through the familiar corridors to her mother’s room. Rose sat in bed looking frail, but better than she had in days. James was already there, his confused eyes meeting Elara’s as she entered.“Elara?” Rose reached for her daughter’s hand. “Sweetheart, what’s wrong?”“Mom, we need to leave. Now.” Elara began gathering her mother’s belongings. “I’ve booked us flights to California. We leave in three hours.”“Flights? But Mom is still recovering,” James protested.“Your sister wouldn’t do this without reason,” Rose said quietly, studyin
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