All Chapters of Betrothed to the bíllonaire beast: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

That left just Minho and me, standing together in the terminal, trying to make the most of the dwindling moments we had left. We talked quietly, sharing memories, hopes, and promises. Each word felt like a thread tying us together, even as time worked to unravel us.When the boarding announcement came, my chest tightened. I pulled him into the tightest hug I could muster, feeling his warmth one last time. He placed a gentle kiss on my forehead, his lips lingering as if trying to leave a part of himself behind.I’ll miss you, Luna, he whispered, his voice heavy with emotion.I’ll miss you more, " I replied, my throat constricted with unshed tears.As he turned to walk toward the gate, we kept waving at each other, clinging to the last seconds of connection. He disappeared down the jetway, but I stayed, watching his plane rev into the sky until it was a mere speck. The roar of the engines faded, leaving behind an aching silence. I swallowed hard, determined to hold back my tears.With

I stepped forward, assisting Melissa as we carried Malia into the house and laid her gently on the couch. She was visibly intoxicated, her eyes half-open, her lips moving in a drunken mutter.I ran to the kitchen and grabbed a bowl of water, returning quickly to sprinkle it on her face. Mom knelt beside her, shaking her vigorously. "Malia! Malia, wake up!" she called desperately.Malia stirred slightly, her voice slurring as she mumbled, "He... he was there... He knows your plans... The truth... will be out..." Her arm weakly pointed at her mother, her words fading into gibberish."Malia, you’re drunk! What happened to you?" her mother demanded, panic thick in her voice. She turned sharply to Melissa, who was catching her breath. "Where did you find her? What happened?"I saw her stumbling out of a club, Melissa explained, her voice calm but tinged with concern. She was falling over herself, drunk and disoriented. I recognized her as Maya's sister and brought her here. I didn’t know w

Suddenly, a faint noise came from the direction of Sophia’s room. “Daddy!” her small voice called out.Tommy paused, his head snapping in the direction of the sound. After a moment, he turned and strode out of the room, his boots echoing down the hallway.I waited, every second stretching into eternity, until I was sure he was gone. Then, slowly, I eased myself out of the hiding spot, my body shaking from the adrenaline.The woman reappeared moments later, her face pale and tear-streaked. You have to leave,” she whispered urgently, her voice hoarse. Now. Before he comes back.I nodded, my legs barely supporting me as I moved toward the window. Melissa was waiting for me outside, her expression a mix of relief and worry as I climbed out.We need to get out of here, I said, my voice trembling as I recounted everything I’d just witnessed.As we hurried away into the night, I couldn’t shake the image of the woman’s haunted eyes. The distant sound of Tommy’s car fading away filled me with

Mom?” I tried calling again, but this time, the phone beeped, signaling it was switched off. My stomach churned with unease.Before I could process my next move, the door opened, and Romano walked in.“How are you feeling?” he asked, his voice unusually calm but his expression unreadable.I’m fine, I replied, though my heart was still pounding. I thought you wouldn’t show up.”He didn’t respond, just stared at me with that cold, piercing gaze.I was attacked at home, I said, the words tumbling out of me. “I’m suspecting my neighbor Tommy, but he’s the one who saved me. He’s keeping a woman hostage at his house. He's evil, and I need your help to bring him down.Romano tilted his head, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. “He’s evil, you say, and you need my help to bring him down?” He chuckled darkly. “How terrific. So, what are we now? Teammates? Work partners? Do I look like someone you can work with?”His words stung, but I refused to back down. I thought I could rely on yo

The morning air was crisp, but I barely noticed as I trudged toward Aurora’s Innovation with heavy steps. I had made up my mind this was it. I couldn’t keep going like this. Wearing a hoodie and jeans, completely inappropriate for the office, I ignored the curious stares of colleagues as I made my way to the branch manager Mr. Akash's office.Luna, a familiar voice called out, stopping me in my tracks. It was Mr. James Carter, his sharp eyes narrowing with concern as he took in my appearance. Why are you dressed like this? You look like you’re in a bad mood or did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed?"I hesitated for a moment but then blurted out, It’s over, Mr. James. I want to quit.His brows shot up in surprise. "Quit? Luna, working at Aurora’s Innovation has always been your dream. Do you know how many people are vying for this position? What’s going on?"I avoided his gaze, feeling the weight of his words but unwilling to change my decision. Please, Mr. James, I need to leav