All Chapters of Betrothed to the bíllonaire beast: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

I stood there for a moment, holding the delivery bag in one hand, staring at her. I raised my free hand and gave her a small wave, hoping to be friendly. She returned it with a faint, almost hesitant smile before stepping back and disappearing behind the curtain.There was something about her sadness, her unhappiness that gnawed at me.Her pale complexion, something is obviously wrong.Maya Mom called from the house, snapping me out of my thoughts.Coming I shouted back, glancing at the window one last time. She wasn’t there anymore.Shaking off the uneasiness, I walked back inside.It was night and we had all prepared for their arrival. When the knock came at the door, Malia rushed to open it. When the door opened, there he was our new neighbor, Mr. Tommy, standing tall with his little daughter by his side. To my surprise, it was just the two of them. My mind wandered to the pale woman I’d seen at the window earlier. Why wasn’t she with them? But I quickly brushed off the thought, n

Stay behind me, Minho said firmly, stepping in front of me. His body shielded mine completely, and I held onto his arm, trembling with fear.But the man didn’t fire. Instead, he stared for a moment before abruptly speeding off, the sound of the engine fading into the distance.Who was that i asked minho? And why does he want to hurt us? I asked, Believe me, may I have absolutely no idea.We stood there in stunned silence, the adrenaline coursing through my veins. I clung to Minho tighter than ever, my fingers gripping his shirt. He looked down at me, his face still calm despite the chaos.“Are you okay?” he asked, his voice gentle but steady.I nodded, though my legs felt like jelly. He wrapped an arm around my shoulders, pulling me close. Let’s leave . It’s not safe out here.Mateo decided to take me to his friend's house since my place was a bit far. I sat quietly in his car, my nerves still rattled from the night's events. Sensing my unease, Mateo reached over and took my hand in

This sounds like a terrible idea, I said, running a hand through my hair. You’re putting my life on the line for something I don’t even understand.Your life’s already on the line, he said sharply, standing now and towering over me. Every moment you’re out there, you’re vulnerable. Romano leaned against the edge of the table, his dark eyes locked onto mine.Tonight, he began,The man will be at the casino. Your role is simple but critical,you’ll need to get inside his head and his heart.I frowned, confused. What exactly do you mean?”You’ll use your body language, your voice, and your words. Make him fall for you. Gaining his trust, Romano explained, pulling out his phone and showing me a picture of a red box with intricate carvings on its surface. “Once you’re with him, look for this box. It’s the key to everything.I swallowed hard, my mind racing. “What happens after tonight?”You’ll be returning to this casino. Coming and going from home won’t work,it’s too risky and might blow o

There was a tense pause before Tommy added, It’s always good to have neighbors who care enough to keep an eye out. Don’t you agree?”Malia nodded enthusiastically. Absolutely We’re all about looking out for each other in this neighborhood.I forced a weak smile, my palms clammy. Of course.Tommy’s smile returned, but his eyes never softened. “Well, if you ladies ever have any concerns, feel free to come to me directly. I’d hate for there to be any misunderstandings.Malia laughed nervously. “Noted, Mr. Tommy.Have a good day, ladies,” Tommy said, his tone polite but firm.He turned and walked back toward his house, leaving me and Malia standing in awkward silence.Why did you go up to him like that?” I hissed at her.What was I supposed to do? Pretend we didn’t see anything?” Malia shot back. Besides, he seemed nice.Nice?” I echoed, staring at her in disbelief. He gives me the creeps.Malia shrugged. “You’re always overthinking, Maya. Not everyone is bad like you. She said and walked

His words struck me like a blow, leaving me speechless.Romano turned back to the door, gripping the knob tightly. His next words were cryptic. “The disappointment was a blessing in disguise,” he muttered.I frowned, confused. “What does that even mean?” I asked, but he didn’t answer. Instead, he opened the door and left without another word.Alone in the house, I sank into a chair, my mind racing. Flashes of everything that had happened ran through my head, and I remembered the hidden photo I’d seen in Rufus’s pocket, the one of Joey’s father. Could Rufus have been involved in his death?I thought about Romano. Who was he, really? Could he be some kind of gang leader? How much did he know?.One thing was certain,Romano was far more than just a branch manager. The questions burned in my mind, but the answers felt just out of reach.The questions weighed heavily on me as I lay down, trying to rest. Romano hadn’t returned, and the emptiness of the house only amplified my unease. What if