A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIRE의 모든 챕터: 챕터 11 - 챕터 18

The morning of the golf outing dawned bright and crisp, with a soft breeze stirring the air. Ava stood in front of her mirror, dressed impeccably in a cream golfing outfit that Pierre had insisted she wear. The tailored pants and sleek visor screamed sophistication, but inside, she was a bundle of nerves.For the past few days, Ava had practiced tirelessly, watching online tutorials and attempting to master the basics of golf. However, her efforts had only highlighted how utterly hopeless she was at the sport. Each swing felt awkward, and her inability to hit the ball consistently had left her frustrated and embarrassed.Today’s outing was supposed to be her debut in Damien’s high-society world of leisure, and Vanessa’s probing gaze would undoubtedly make the experience unbearable. Ava couldn’t risk humiliating herself.As she paced the hallway, her plan began to solidify in her mind. It wasn’t the most honorable solution, but desperate times called for desperate measures.Ava descend

The sunlight streaming through the curtains did little to stir Ava from her bed. She had been awake for hours, staring blankly at the ceiling, her body was too heavy with exhaustion and her mind too clouded with doubt to move. The events of the previous night replayed in her head on an endless loop. From her embarrassing allergic reaction, Damien’s cold humiliation, to the silent judgment of the gala attendees.Nothing made sense anymore. This life she was living, this charade she was part of, had drained her of everything. It wasn’t just the physical toll of keeping up with Damien’s world; it was the emotional isolation that gnawed at her day after day.For the first time since she had arrived at Damien’s estate, Ava refused to leave her room. The breakfast tray left outside her door went untouched, and the knocks from the household staff were met with silence. Even Pierre, whose persistence often bordered on infuriating, was unable to coax her out.By midday, whispers began circulat

Vanessa sat at the head of her grand dining table, her perfectly manicured fingers tapping rhythmically against her wine glass. The urge of a mischievous smile danced on her lips as she finalized the details of her latest scheme.“I just can’t rid of that pest. She makes me boil anytime I see her” she muttered as she stared into space“It’s all Damien’s fault. How could he tell me that I wasn’t worth it? I will make sure to drag him through the mud” her resolved hardening with every moment.She had decided to throw a “ladies’ soiree” at her estate and, of course, included Ava on the guest list. The plan wasn’t to welcome her but to humiliate her in front of an audience.Vanessa’s carefully curated guest list included her closest friends, each fluent in a different language. Their instructions were clear, they were to engage Ava in conversation to test her linguistic abilities.“If she’s going to pretend to be a globe-trotting heiress,” Vanessa had said with a sly grin, “let’s see her

Ava stood in the hallway outside Damien’s in-office, her arms crossed as she glared at the closed door. Moments earlier, his voice had thundered through the estate, demanding her presence. Whatever it was, Ava knew it would be unpleasant.When she finally stepped inside, Damien didn’t look up right away. He stood near the window, his back to her, tension radiating off him like heat.“You called for me?” Ava asked, her tone sharper than usual.Damien turned, his expression was filled with frustration. “Do you want to tell me what’s going on between you and Vanessa?”Ava stiffened. “I didn’t do anything to her. She’s the one constantly trying to humiliate me.”“And you let her,” Damien shot back, in a harsh voice. “You sit there and take it, and then sulk for days as if that’ll fix anything.”Ava blinked, caught off guard by his tone. “What do you expect me to do, Damien? She’s practically made it her life’s mission to destroy me and you are not doing anything about it!”Damien stepped