They Called Me TrashâBut 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 everythingâpower, wealth, and influence. But none of it matters.
Beneath his calm, ruthless exterior lies a man whoâs tired of thrones and headlines. What he wants now is something realâa 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 Lunaâs 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, Lunaâs 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 loveâall 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. âThereâs 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.â 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 didnât move. He didnât look angry or embarrassed. He didnât even blink. He stood still, calm, as if her words didnât matter. Luna, however, was no longer sure of anything. Her mind raced. She could still hear Mirandaâs voice from that day at the restaurant. âA salesman?â Miranda had sneered. âAnd youâre here, at this kind of restaurant? To meet me? What is this, a joke?â Back then, Luna hadnât questioned it. Why would she? Elias hadnât denied it. He just sat there, letting the insult roll past like it meant nothing. From that moment on, sheâd assumed he was exactly what Miranda saidâjust a salesman.. H
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Chapter: Chapter 16Mirandaâs loud laughter filled the boutique. She flipped her hair over her shoulder with a smug look on her face. âYou?â she said with disbelief. âA 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 yearsâbut a $200,000 suit? Donât make me laugh.â The sales assistant looked uncomfortable. She glanced at Elias, clearly unsure if she should step in or stay quiet. But Miranda wasnât done. In fact, her voice grew louder so that everyone else in the boutique could hear her. âThis isnât some bargain store with clearance racks, you know,â she said loudly. She tapped her nail on the price tag of the suit. âThat suit costs over two hundred thousand dollars. And thatâs 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?â She gave Elias a fake smile that didnât reach her eyes. âI doubt youâve even seen that much money in your
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Chapter: Chapter 15Mirandaâs eyes were full of anger. She stepped forward quickly. âHow dare you talk to me like that?â she snapped. âDo you even know who I am? My fiancĂ© is Fredrick. Fredrick Whitmore. Heâs the heir to the most powerful family in Crestwick City.â Luna blinked slowly and let out a dry laugh. âFredrick? That idiot?â she said with a mocking tone. âYou 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?â Mirandaâs whole body stiffened. âPlease. He wouldnât go near you if you were the last woman on earth.â Luna smirked and stepped a little closer. âRight. That must be why he showed up to my grandfatherâs 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.â Mirandaâs hands curled into fists. âYou think youâre better than me just because you have a pretty face?â Luna didnât flinch. âNo. I think Iâm 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, heâd hoped for a peaceful evening. But clearly, that wasnât going to happenânot while she was still standing there, waiting to provoke him. âTrying to pretend you fit in, are you?â Miranda said sharply âWalking in here like youâre some kind of prince, when in reality, youâre nothing but a street rat dressed up in borrowed clothes.â Elias didnât react. He kept his eyes on the blue dress he was holding, pretending not to hear her. But she wasnât going to stop that easily. âDo you actually believe that just walking into a place like this will make people forget where you come from?â she continued, âOr what you really are?â Her lips twisted into a cruel smile. âYou look like someone who lives off scraps. Like someone whoâs only ever known hand-me-downs and pity.â Elias turned around slowly, his eyes meeting hers. Miranda stepped closer, âHonestly, Iâm amazed they even let you through the door,â sh
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Chapter: Chapter 13Luna blinked in surprise. âYouâre really not even a little bit bothered?â Elias didnât look up. âI donât waste my time worrying about men like Fredrick.â 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 didnât say anything right away, but a bit of frustration was bubbling beneath the surface. She wasnât angry at him. Not really. In fact, she admired how calm he always seemed. How nothing ever rattled him. But this timeâit bothered her. Because it wasnât just about him anymore. Didnât he care what Fredrick would try to pull at the banquet? She wasnât asking for much. She didnât 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 didnât move. Heâd clearly made up his mind, and she knew arguing wouldnât 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 reportsâcharts, numbers and more Elias scrolled through them slowly, After a while, he picked up his phone and made a call. âAdams,â he said, once the line connected. There was a short pause. Then a voice answered. âSir. Good evening. Is everything all right?â âI just want an update,â Elias said as he leaned back in his chair. âHowâs the vendor reconciliation task going?â Adams cleared his throat on the other end. âStill working on it, sir. Iâve been at the downtown office since this morning. Iâm going through the procurement files from East Asia. Should have it on your desk later tonight.â âHm,â Elias replied, He glanced at a small corner of the screen on his desk. A security camera feed showed his private officeâempty. Silent. No sign of movement. A few seconds passed. âYouâre at the office right now?â he asked again. âYes,
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