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Chapter 045
Bella’s breath came in short gasps, her body still trembling beneath the thin sheet that barely covered her. The dim lights above her hung like artificial stars, and the night breeze slipping through the open window carried a soft chill that only made the sweat on her skin feel more real.She lay on the edge of the bed, her hair fanned out across a dark grey satin pillow. Vincent sat at the side of the bed, his back to her, showing only his broad shoulders and an unwavering posture that looked like it had never bowed to anyone. He hadn’t said a word since.He just stared at the large window facing the city, his expression unreadable.With her eyes half-closed and a faint smile still lingering on her lips, Bella reached out and leaned softly against his back.“I feel like I was just born again,” she whispered.No response.She let out a light laugh—soft, like someone who had just won a long battle. “Thank you… for choosing me.”Still nothing. Just silence, growing thicker by the second
Chapter 044
The night sky hung quietly over the city, scattered with the twinkling lights of skyscrapers. Among all those majestic buildings, only one towered above the rest with unmistakable arrogance: Albrecht Tower. Its glass façade reflected the night in dazzling luxury, like a crystal palace from the future.A sleek coupe rolled to a stop at the main entrance. From inside, Bella Laurent stepped out gracefully. Her black velvet dress hugged her figure just right—elegant without trying too hard—while a pair of small diamond earrings caught the light with every subtle movement.The lobby staff bowed without a word, and within seconds, Bella was being whisked up in a private elevator—straight to the 51st floor.The elevator doors opened with a soft whoosh. Before her stretched a quiet corridor, lined with gray carpeting and lit by minimalist pendant lights. At the far end stood two men in black suits with earpieces—no greetings, just a quick facial scan before the doors behind them slid open aut
Chapter 043
It was one in the afternoon when soft sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains of Bella Laurent’s bedroom. She sat leisurely on a velvet couch by the window, wearing a light beige lounge dress, idly swirling a glass of infused water she hadn’t even touched.On her lap, a tablet displayed the latest handbag catalog from a foreign fashion house, but her thoughts were elsewhere. Last night—the dinner where Vincent Albrecht’s gaze had briefly locked with hers. Just for a second… but enough to make her heart pound like crazy.“He definitely saw me,” she whispered.As if in response to her thoughts, her phone buzzed on the small side table. A notification from an exclusive app called LionLine—a secure messaging platform used only by the ultra-elite.Bella froze. Notifications from that app were rare. When she reached for her phone and opened the message, her eyes widened in disbelief.Sender: Vincent AlbrechtTime: 13:02The message was short—but enough to throw her heartbeat into chaos
Chapter 042
After the door closed and their footsteps faded down the hallway, silence slowly filled the room. Only the quiet ticking of the wall clock remained, as if even time itself was holding its breath.Kael stood next to Evelyne, his eyes still on the door, making sure no one was coming back. After a few seconds, he turned to look at her—with a softer gaze than usual.“Thank you,” he said quietly. “It means a lot that you stood by me just now.”Evelyne looked at Kael, her eyes sharp but not completely cold.“I did it because of my grandfather’s will,” she replied flatly. “Nothing more.”Kael didn’t react. He just held her gaze in silence.“I respect my grandfather more than anyone in this world,” Evelyne continued. “That’s the only reason I stood beside you. So don’t get the wrong idea, Kael.”She took a step away from him. “But I do want to know… why did you provoke Vincent?”Kael stayed quiet, waiting for her to finish her question.Evelyne stared straight into his eyes. “Do you even know
Chapter 041
Inside one of the rooms on the third floor — Kael and Evelyne’s room. Kael sat comfortably on a chair near the window, legs crossed, sipping warm tea he had just made himself. Not long after, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed from the hallway.The door suddenly burst open. Hector, Agatha, Mariana, and Grace barged in together. All their faces were stiff with fury, as if they had just swallowed fire.“How dare you challenge Vincent?!” Hector shouted, his eyes wide like he was ready to punch Kael right then and there.“You think a lowlife like you can stand on the same level as Vincent Albrecht?!” Mariana chimed in, her voice shrill like shattered glass.Kael only glanced at them. He didn’t stand. Didn’t even look surprised. He just raised one eyebrow slightly and took another sip of his tea.“Isn’t it obvious?” he said casually. “It was just a joke.”Agatha stepped forward, her voice cold and bitter. “You think we’re all idiots, huh?” she hissed. “We saw it in your eyes. The way yo
Chapter 040
Evelyne finally spoke up. She couldn’t hold it in any longer. She lifted her head and looked at Vincent with a sharp, unwavering gaze.“I won’t leave Kael,” she said softly but clearly. “Even if you have power and status... I stand by—”But before she could finish, a thin, cold hand gripped her wrist beneath the table. Agatha.“Enough,” the old woman whispered, her voice sharp and biting. “Don’t disgrace this family over that bastard! Stop defending him!”Evelyne went quiet, her jaw clenched tight. But she knew... Agatha was angry, and pushing her further would only make things worse—especially with her health.In the end, Evelyne said nothing more.Agatha nodded in satisfaction at Evelyne’s silence, then turned to Vincent with a gentle smile. Her face looked calm, but her words were like poisoned needles wrapped in satin.“Don’t mind him, Mr. Vincent,” she said lightly, with a small shrug as if she was tired of all this. “Kael’s always been like that. Thinking he matters... thinking
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