Betrothed To The Billionaire Player
Jade Starling has been hopelessly in love with Julian Davenport ever since she knew what the emotion meant.
She learns on the day of their engagement party that he doesn’t feel the same way and it shatters her heart, but she’s still determined to make him grow to love her.
She stays through all of his attempts to push her away but when she finally starts to succeed in breaking down his walls, Julian’s first love and heartbreak returns.
Jade is finally forced to face the painful truth—that she’d never be Julian’s first choice, and so she walks out of his life for good.
Only after losing her does Julian realize he’s loved her all along but was too blinded by his pride and past heartbreak to see it.
Now he’s ready to do whatever it takes to get a second chance, but Jade isn’t the same woman he took for granted. She’s pregnant but stronger, and has found another man who seems to understand her pain.
What she doesn’t know is that the man’s kindness hides a dangerous obsession, and when the truth comes to light, Julian will have to risk everything to save the woman he loves.
But will rescuing her be enough to win back her heart?
⚠️Content warning: Mature language, explicit scenes, and an emotionally unavailable male lead ahead.
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Chapter: Chapter 76Jade(Present time)Julian never kissed me again of course, accidentally or otherwise.In a way, it seemed like history was only repeating itself.This was a similar situation. I had almost pleaded to go with him, he had refused, and now I was going without his permission anyway.So it was likely the night might either end up with him kissing me, or me finding myself in some sort of embarrassing situation.I was betting on the latter. But it still wasn’t enough to sway me into changing my mind.This was happening. I was going after Julian to find out whatever it was he was hiding come what may. And so it was all that occupied my mind for the rest of the month, up until the day of the ball.The relationship between me and Julian had neither improved or declined. He still came back home every night, but he barely looked my way, much less spoke to me.He had also taken to eating breakfast and dinner once in a while, much to Hazel’s delight, since she was always eager to serve him, even m
Last Updated: 2026-11-06
Chapter: Chapter 75JadeThe shirtless guy looked down in confusion, brows raising before he hollered, “Whose little sister snuck out with them?”Cringing in embarrassment, I ducked my face and hoped the music was loud enough that he wasn’t heard by too many people.I looked up after the moment had passed and the guy had moved on, letting out a breath of relief when I saw no one was paying any extra attention to me.Just as I looked around again, my eyes abruptly clashed with surprised gray ones from across the landscaped garden.Julian was standing next to a cluster of brightly colored umbrellas, with a girl that wasn’t Katherine pressed up against his side and kissing his ear.A shiver of disgust rolled through me when I saw tongue, but that was quickly overshadowed by the leap of my heart as Julian’s brows lowered and his mouth pulled into a tight, disapproving line.Trying to play it off, I waved with a wide grin, but the next thing I knew, I was toppling backwards into the pool after someone pushed
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Chapter: Chapter 74JadeI couldn’t believe I was still going ahead with this absurd plan of mine.But it wasn’t about seducing Julian any longer. It was about finding a concrete reason to finally be able to leave him for good.After last night when Gavin dropped me off because Sierra had insisted she didn’t want me walking alone so late even though the streets in our little neighborhood were safe, and then Julian had confronted me like somehow I was the one with all the faults, that was when I made up my mind.The chance had practically fallen into my lap and I now had my own invitation, so the temptation was simply too strong to resist.He didn’t want me to go, which could only mean one thing—he was taking someone else. Or, he was planning on meeting another woman at the masquerade ball.Everyone had been warning me that he was definitely cheating, considering the fact he had never touched me, and now I was going to go with my head for once and confirm whether or not there was truly no hope for us as a
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Chapter: Chapter 73Julian Wondering whether or not she knew she was exposed pushed what little patience I had left to its limit. “No.” I managed to keep from snapping. “You can go to sleep. I’ll handle this.” “Okay,” she replied in a small voice. “Goodnight sir.” My attention was already back on my phone as she left, wracking my brain over who else I could call that would be able to give me answers. I landed on nobody, realizing with no little amount of frustration that I knew next to nothing about Jade and her life. I could always call Vince as a last resort to send out a few of his men and track her down, but I was trying to still remain levelheaded, hoping she had just gone out to the convenience store or something and would be back soon. “Mr. Davenport?” I turned my neck at Hazel’s voice, my forehead creasing with a frown at the fact that she was still standing there. “I just wanted to let you know I think she might have gone to her friend’s place.” I turned fully, my attention sharpening a
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Chapter: Chapter 72JulianI might have gone a bit too far.Grabbing her like that, threatening her. I shouldn’t have. But maybe it was for the best.That should definitely have shown her what a future with me would look like. A sensible person wouldn’t want that for themselves, no matter what brand of rose-colored glasses they wore, so I was certain I’d be hearing from her parents soon, telling me the engagement was called off.Vince was on my ass to either do it myself, or start treating her like a human being, calling me a spineless idiot and refusing to hear any more of my explanations.Knowing all of this would be a thing of the past soon enough kept me focused on work.I left early and headed straight to the townhouse, wanting to see for myself if my plan was going in the right direction.I parked, got out and walked through the unlocked door, meeting a quiet house even though it was only eight.A niggling thought arose in the back of my mind and I immediately strode towards Jade’s room, fully expe
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Chapter: Chapter 71Jade“Is that the Donahues’ Masquerade Ball invitation?” I blurted without thinking, surprised at seeing the card here.Sierra turned to look then nodded. “Ah, yes. I hear it’s a highly anticipated occasion every year, drawing quite a crowd of influential people from all over the country.” She shook her head with a shrug. “Gavin isn’t a fan though. He never goes but they still keep sending invites like he’s going to suddenly change his mind one day.”“Gavin?” I raised a brow, confused.“Sorry. My husband. I see he didn’t properly introduce himself.” She rolled her eyes, gesturing at me to follow when she suddenly began walking towards the kitchen. “He isn’t one for societal cues, or socializing itself,” she continued explaining. “Which is why he rarely ever attends events outside of his work.”We entered the kitchen where Gavin had his wideback to us, cleaning up the place and putting away leftover food in the fridge.He turned when he heard us approach, his eyes immediately going to
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The Billionaire’s Cook
When Manhattan’s most successful billionaire, Alessio Castelli, hires me to be his personal cook, I’m determined not to fall for him.
Too bad he’s simply too hot to resist.
He says I’m not his type, but he watches me like I’m his next obsession… and when his control finally snaps, he claims me as his, unable to stay away from me.
What starts as temptation quickly turns into something far more dangerous; because men like Alessio don’t love. They possess.
Just when I begin to believe I might mean more to him than a secret in his bed, a previous lover from his past returns… pregnant and claiming the child is his.
Now I’m trapped between the man who refuses to let me go and the kind of heartbreak that will ruin me for good, because I’m already hopelessly in love with him.
And the worst part?
Walking away from him might be harder than staying.
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Chapter: AUTHOR’S NOTEWe’ve officially reached the end guys! Woohoo!🥹❤️ This feels bittersweet for me because this is my first book on this platform and I never expected so many people to read and enjoy it. I’m extremely grateful to everyone of you who read, commented, gifted or supported with gems. You all are amazing! Before you go though, I’d really love to hear your thoughts. 🌼 Who was your favorite character and why? 🌼 What character did you hate the most and why? 🌼 What was your favorite scene in the entire book? 🌼 Did you cry or laugh or even scream at any point? And which moment was it if you did? 🌼 Were there any plot twists you saw coming or never expected? 🌼 Was the ending satisfying? 🌼 And lastly, would you read another story of mine if I decide to write again? Thank you all once again for being part of this journey with me! Till next time, loves🫶🏾
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Chapter: EPILOGUECoralineMy phone buzzed with an incoming message just as I was shutting my textbook at the end of this evening’s study group session.“God, he’s always precisely on time.” Shawn shook his head as he watched me pick up my phone. “How does he do it?”I shrugged but Emily answered on my behalf, packing up her laptop.“Easy. He’s obsessed with her.”Shawn responded with something, involving our other two coursemates, but I was barely listening anymore.I smiled down at the message on my screen, sent from my boyfriend of two years now.‘I’m outside, baby. Are you done?’‘Yes. Coming now.’ I quickly typed back, pushing my notebooks into my bag then hoisting it up on my shoulders.“I’m leaving already, guys.” I announced to them as I stood and waved. “See you next week.”“Wait, Cora. Let me walk you out.” Shawn hurriedly packed up his stuff to catch up with me while Emily aggressively rolled her eyes.“I swear you’re going to get a punch in the nose from a pissed off billionaire mogul boyfr
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-SIXTY-SIXCoralineI was getting discharged today.It had been almost a week of staying in the hospital and I couldn’t wait to finally be back home.Although Alessio had made sure I had been given one of the top-floor private rooms, I still missed my bed so freaking much.Most of my bruises had faded and my ribs no longer hurt much when I moved. The pain in my neck had also lessened considerably and I still experienced the occasional headache but overall, I felt almost back to normal.I opened the bathroom door and stepped back into the room where Ash was waiting.“Ooh, look at you. Back in regular clothes again,” she commented.“Right?” I responded with a smile. “The hospital gown wasn’t my style in the slightest. White washes me out.”“I agree.” She nodded then got to her feet. “Your boyfriend’s out in the hallway waiting to drive us back.”My heart jolted and my cheeks flushed.The title was still taking a little bit getting used to.I couldn’t believe Alessio was fully mine now. It sometime
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-SIXTY-FIVECoralineHis expression was raw and exposed, the most defenseless I’d ever seen him be.It was a jarring sight, but I was sure not to let my reaction show on my face as I pushed myself to sit up.For one ridiculous second, I considered pretending I didn’t remember him. I had a head injury after all, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to fall for it and this conversation would be so much easier to have.But I knew even though I had accepted that I needed to move on, I still couldn’t bring myself to try and erase every single moment we had shared together; every single memory attached to him.Those were all I had left, and I wasn’t letting go of them that easily because they meant everything to me.He moved immediately, ready to help me change positions when I opened my mouth and spoke,“Mr. Castelli, I didn’t think you’d be here when I woke up from my nap.”He froze in place, and everything else seemed to do the same thing along with him, even the air surrounding us.Then his eyes slowly
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-SIXTY-FOURCoralineMy heart skipped a beat behind my sore ribs at the mention of the two names my brain had been subconsciously blocking out of my awareness up until now.A twinge of hurt unfurled in my chest and kept spreading, steady and quiet in its intensity.Nodding and swallowing around the sudden lump in my throat, I simply said in a voice I hoped didn’t betray my inner misery, “Okay.”“He’s been here the entire time you were out, you know.” Hannah continued. “And I’ve never in my life seen a man that powerful look so utterly crushed and helpless. It’s clear his heart belongs to you and no one else. There’s no doubt about that now.”“I agree.” Darren spoke up for the first time in his drawling Australian accent, looking down at me with warm hazel eyes. “I’m not sure what the full story is between you two, but what I do know is that the man loves you more than he knows what to do with.”“Mm-hmm.” Ash nodded with a slight smile. “He hasn’t been himself ever since you went missing. Then he
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-SIXTY-THREECoralineI was dreaming.It was a hazy, floaty feeling that I welcomed.I drifted in and out through fragments of memories that felt soft around the edges, like pages from a well-loved book.Alessio was there. As handsome as ever.Staring at me with his hand extended for me to take. Hair blowing in the wind and dark stubble shadowing his jaw.I vaguely recalled it was the time on the tarmac before we boarded his private jet that took us to Rome.Then the scene dissolved into another, vivid behind my closed eyelids.This time around we were in the car right before we stepped out into his family’s estate for the first time, him holding my hand in a reassuring manner before dipping his head to kiss me like a man starved.The memories shifted again, taking different forms.Alessio laughing heartily with a giggling Pietro.Alessio smearing whipped cream across my face during that couple’s pastry-making class.Alessio standing beside me while we both watched the sunset over the beautiful la
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