They Called Me Trash—But I am actually the Billionaire Boss
Elias Voss, the reclusive CEO of Umbratech and the genius behind the world's most advanced defense technologies, has everything—power, wealth, and influence. But none of it matters.
Beneath his calm, ruthless exterior lies a man who’s tired of thrones and headlines. What he wants now is something real—a partner, a family, someone who sees him for who he is, not what he owns.
However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Luna West.
Luna, caught in a battle with her controlling family, proposes a deal to Elias: pretend to be her boyfriend for a while to keep her family at bay. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly deepens, as Luna’s sharp wit and independent spirit draw Elias in, revealing a side of him he never expected to show.
While Elias hides his true identity as the wealthy CEO behind the facade of a humble salesman, Luna’s family, especially her snobbish relatives, dismiss him as beneath them. But they have no idea that the "salesman" they despise is the very man they should be courting .
In a world obsessed with wealth and titles, Elias must navigate lies, loyalty, and love—all while keeping his secret intact. But how long can he hide when the heart wants to be known?
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Chapter: Chapter 17Miranda narrowed her eyes at Elias, her voice was full of disbelief. “There’s no way that card is real. It has to be fake. He probably found it lying on the street. Maybe someone dropped it, and he just picked it up.” She laughed in a mocking manner. . People nearby turned to look, as her voice rang through the boutique like a siren, drawing attention from every corner. But Elias didn’t move. He didn’t look angry or embarrassed. He didn’t even blink. He stood still, calm, as if her words didn’t matter. Luna, however, was no longer sure of anything. Her mind raced. She could still hear Miranda’s voice from that day at the restaurant. “A salesman?” Miranda had sneered. “And you’re here, at this kind of restaurant? To meet me? What is this, a joke?” Back then, Luna hadn’t questioned it. Why would she? Elias hadn’t denied it. He just sat there, letting the insult roll past like it meant nothing. From that moment on, she’d assumed he was exactly what Miranda said—just a salesman.. H
Last Updated: 2025-05-26
Chapter: Chapter 16Miranda’s loud laughter filled the boutique. She flipped her hair over her shoulder with a smug look on her face. “You?” she said with disbelief. “A salesman trying to buy that suit? Please. You might be able to save up for the cheapest tie in here if you work hard for the next ten years—but a $200,000 suit? Don’t make me laugh.” The sales assistant looked uncomfortable. She glanced at Elias, clearly unsure if she should step in or stay quiet. But Miranda wasn’t done. In fact, her voice grew louder so that everyone else in the boutique could hear her. “This isn’t some bargain store with clearance racks, you know,” she said loudly. She tapped her nail on the price tag of the suit. “That suit costs over two hundred thousand dollars. And that’s just the starting price. You need to have at least silver VIP status just to qualify for a custom fitting. Do you even know what that is?” She gave Elias a fake smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “I doubt you’ve even seen that much money in your
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Chapter: Chapter 15Miranda’s eyes were full of anger. She stepped forward quickly. “How dare you talk to me like that?” she snapped. “Do you even know who I am? My fiancé is Fredrick. Fredrick Whitmore. He’s the heir to the most powerful family in Crestwick City.” Luna blinked slowly and let out a dry laugh. “Fredrick? That idiot?” she said with a mocking tone. “You mean the same Fredrick who tried to hit on me a few days ago? The one I rejected so badly he nearly choked on his pride?” Miranda’s whole body stiffened. “Please. He wouldn’t go near you if you were the last woman on earth.” Luna smirked and stepped a little closer. “Right. That must be why he showed up to my grandfather’s party dressed like a prince, arms full of expensive gifts, begging for my attention. I laughed in his face. I guess when that failed, he settled for you.” Miranda’s hands curled into fists. “You think you’re better than me just because you have a pretty face?” Luna didn’t flinch. “No. I think I’m better because I don
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Chapter: Chapter 14Elias let out a sigh and turned his attention back to the the boutique. For a moment, he’d hoped for a peaceful evening. But clearly, that wasn’t going to happen—not while she was still standing there, waiting to provoke him. “Trying to pretend you fit in, are you?” Miranda said sharply “Walking in here like you’re some kind of prince, when in reality, you’re nothing but a street rat dressed up in borrowed clothes.” Elias didn’t react. He kept his eyes on the blue dress he was holding, pretending not to hear her. But she wasn’t going to stop that easily. “Do you actually believe that just walking into a place like this will make people forget where you come from?” she continued, “Or what you really are?” Her lips twisted into a cruel smile. “You look like someone who lives off scraps. Like someone who’s only ever known hand-me-downs and pity.” Elias turned around slowly, his eyes meeting hers. Miranda stepped closer, “Honestly, I’m amazed they even let you through the door,” sh
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Chapter: Chapter 13Luna blinked in surprise. “You’re really not even a little bit bothered?” Elias didn’t look up. “I don’t waste my time worrying about men like Fredrick.” Silence followed. Luna sat there, staring at Elias as he leaned back in his chair, completely at ease. He looked like someone sitting through a boring meeting. Luna felt a tight knot form in her chest. She didn’t say anything right away, but a bit of frustration was bubbling beneath the surface. She wasn’t angry at him. Not really. In fact, she admired how calm he always seemed. How nothing ever rattled him. But this time—it bothered her. Because it wasn’t just about him anymore. Didn’t he care what Fredrick would try to pull at the banquet? She wasn’t asking for much. She didn’t expect him to scream or fight back. She just wanted him to show that he cared about defending himself. About protecting the reputation she knew he deserved. But Elias didn’t move. He’d clearly made up his mind, and she knew arguing wouldn’t change it.
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Chapter: Chapter 12Elias sat alone in his study, it was a quiet room tucked behind the east wing of his estate. A tablet rested in front of him. It displayed quarterly reports—charts, numbers and more Elias scrolled through them slowly, After a while, he picked up his phone and made a call. “Adams,” he said, once the line connected. There was a short pause. Then a voice answered. “Sir. Good evening. Is everything all right?” “I just want an update,” Elias said as he leaned back in his chair. “How’s the vendor reconciliation task going?” Adams cleared his throat on the other end. “Still working on it, sir. I’ve been at the downtown office since this morning. I’m going through the procurement files from East Asia. Should have it on your desk later tonight.” “Hm,” Elias replied, He glanced at a small corner of the screen on his desk. A security camera feed showed his private office—empty. Silent. No sign of movement. A few seconds passed. “You’re at the office right now?” he asked again. “Yes,
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