Semua Bab My Billionaire Husband Doesn’t Love Me: Bab 151 - Bab 153

Lionel strolled further into the courtyard, his confidence filling the tense silence. His dark suit was immaculate, his eyes glinting with satisfaction as they darted between Damion, Kaia, and me. I froze, every nerve in my body screaming for answers as I tried to steady my breath. “Well,” Lionel drawled, clapping his hands slowly, “it seems the little charade has reached its climax. Bravo, Damion. Bravo, Kaia. Truly, an award-winning performance.” I turned to Damion, my heart hammering in my chest. “What is he talking about? Charade? Damion, tell me this isn’t true.” Damion’s lips parted, but no words came out. His jaw tightened, and he looked away, the silence damning. Lionel smirked, stepping closer. “Oh, come now, Damion. Don’t leave her in suspense. She deserves to hear the truth after all she’s done for you.” He shifted his gaze to me, his voice dripping with mock sympathy. “You see, Isabelle, this wasn’t about saving Damion. It was never about his so-called ‘danger.’

Kaia stood in the grand sitting room of Damion’s mansion, her manicured nails tapping lightly against the phone in her hand. The room was silent, save for the faint ticking of the antique clock on the mantle. Her lips curled into a sly smile as she dialed a familiar number. The line rang twice before a deep, authoritative voice answered, “Kaia.” “Mr. Ryder,” Kaia purred, her voice smooth and controlled. “I was just thinking about you.” “Is everything under control?” Damion’s father, Walter Ryder, asked, his tone clipped and impatient. Kaia sauntered to the window, glancing out at the sprawling estate. “Of course. You doubt me?” “I don’t doubt you,” Walter replied, though there was a note of skepticism in his voice. “I just know how… unpredictable Damion can be. I need assurance that he’s staying focused.” Kaia’s smile widened. “Oh, he’s focused, all right. He’s exactly where we need him—wrapped around my finger. He’s been so busy trying to prove himself to you that he ha