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2026-09-15 23:25:15
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Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie Trying to escape reality
Anastasia's POVThe silence on the way to the airport didn't end there; it followed us like a leech as we drove back to London, just like the flight. Nikolai and I sat on opposite sides of the car, the space between us feeling like a canyon.Although he tried to make conversation a few times as the car pulled away from the estate, the silence settled between us like a heavy blanket. I stared out the window, watching the familiar streets of Athens pass by. Nikolai sat beside me, his body angled slightly toward me."The flight shouldn't be too long," he said. "We should be back in London by early afternoon."“Okay…”"The weather in London is supposed to be mild this week, it would be better than the heat here."“Interesting…”"I was thinking we could have dinner at the penthouse tonight. Something quiet. Just the two of us."I kept my eyes on the window. "Fine."He paused, clearly searching for something else to say. "Did you enjoy seeing my grandfather?""It was nice.”A loud sigh esca
Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie Saying goodbye to Athens again
Anastasia's POVWe didn't stay long in Athens. The following morning, we were already packing our bags, preparing to leave. The tension between Nikolai and me was still thick with unspoken words, the silence that brewed was nothing but heavy and suffocating.We moved around each other like ghosts, careful not to touch, careful not to speak more than necessary and every glance we stole at each other was loaded with things we couldn't say, every accidental brush of hands sent sparks that neither of us chose to acknowledge.Before we left, Ariana pulled Nikolai aside. I watched them disappear into the study, a knot forming in my stomach. What does she want to tell him? Does she want to break her promise? Is she telling him about the baby? I don't trust Ariana enough for her not to tell Nikolai, she had every reason to tell him even with the fact that they're practically family.I moved to follow, but before I could, a hand on my arm stopped me."Anastasia." Demetrios's voice was warm but
Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie Sooner or Later
Anastasia's POVI splashed cold water on my face, trying to calm the nausea that had been churning in my stomach all evening. The mirror reflected a version of me I barely recognized, pale, hollow-eyed, exhausted. I looked like a ghost of the woman I'd been just weeks ago.The door opened behind me, and Ariana appeared in the reflection."Anastasia? Are you alright, dear?"I forced a smile, the expression feeling foreign on my face. "I'm fine, just a bit tired from the flight."She studied me for a long moment, her eyes sharp despite her age. Then she closed the door behind her and walked toward me."You're lying.""Ariana…..""I've raised children, Anastasia. I've seen every kind of tiredness there is. That's not the kind of tired you are." She paused, her voice softening. "You're pregnant, aren't you?"The words hit me like a physical blow. I stared at her, my mouth opening and closing, the lie already forming on my lips but something in her eyes, that warm, understanding, patient f
Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie Flight to Athens
Nikolai's POVThe private flight to Athens was awkward and silent. Anastasia sat on the opposite side of the cabin, her gaze fixed on the window, her body turned away from me. I kept to myself, pretending to read through documents I couldn't focus on.The silence between us was heavy, suffocating and every time I glanced in her direction, I saw the same thing, hollow eyes, pale skin, a distant expression that made my chest ache.I tried not to think about her and just tried to focus on business and the upcoming meeting with my grandfather, on anything other than the woman who was slipping through my fingers but no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't, it was impossible.She was right there, close enough to touch, and yet she felt a million miles away. We landed in Athens, and a car was already waiting to take us to the estate. The drive was just as quiet. I watched the familiar streets pass by, my mind elsewhere.When we arrived, my grandfather was standing at the door, a wide smi
Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie Reservations
Nikolai's POVI sat at the table, nursing the glass of whiskey, my eyes fixed on the entrance of the restaurant. The place was exactly what I'd asked for, a place that was intimate, quiet, the kind of place where conversations could be had without shouting over the noise. Soft music played in the background, and the candlelight flickered against the white tablecloth.Despite the really chill restaurant I couldn't relax. My mind was elsewhere, tangled with the thoughts of Anastasia and the distance that was continually growing between us.A little escape from my thoughts and so I took another sip of whiskey, the burn doing little to calm my nerves. Whatever was going on with her, I hoped it wasn't serious and I really hope it is something we could talk through over dinner, so I can at least try to fix it or make it better.The door opened, and everything suddenly stood still as she walked in.She froze the moment her gaze fell on me. There was a strange expression that crossed her face
Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie Returning back home
Nikolai's POVThree days, that was how long I'd been gone. It's been three days of meetings, negotiations, and sleepless nights spent worrying tirelessly about the woman I'd left behind in London.The plane touched down in London, and I was out of my seat before the seatbelt sign had even turned off. Elias was waiting for me at the arrivals gate, his expression carefully neutral."Sir. Welcome back.""Elias." I shook his hand briefly, then walked toward the exit. "Fill me in. What's happened while I was gone?"He fell into step beside me, tablet in hand. "The stocks have stabilized. The press conference that you and miss Anastasia had, helped greatly, and the public seems to be moving on from the scandal. Leona has been quiet ever since, but I'm still keeping a close eye on her.""That's great, Weldone Elias." I paused. "So what about Anastasia? How is she? Where is she currently?”Elias hesitated but just a fraction of a second, but I caught it."She's fine, sir. She was at the offic
Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie Personal Concern
Nikolai POV I stepped out of her office, the door closing behind as I stepped into the quiet hallway feeling accomplished. I stood there for about three seconds before any further step.I took the elevator down, my hands in my pocket as I thought of the way Anastasia carefully read the contract, r
Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie The Contract
ANASTASIA’s POVOh…You’ve got to be fucking kidding me!Was he serious? Like…actually serious? Or had he somehow lost a screw?I let out a forced chuckle. ‘’Tell me you’re joking.’’ I snapped, my judgemental gaze trailed on him. But his face remained the same with no amount of a smile or mockery i
Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie The Pain In My Ass
ANASTASIA’s POV2 MONTHS LATER, NOTTING HILL, LONDON. ‘’Oh cut the bullshit, Bianca!’’ I screamed over the phone, my hand hovering over the lit screen in front of me.I was in my office, battling the worst headache ever after a board room clash and the Bianca was the least of my worries.It was D
Bound By A Billion-Dollar Lie The Man Behind The Mask
ANASTASIA’s POVThe instructions I’d given myself were simple. Fly to Monaco, secure the contract with the foreign investors, and head back to London proving once again why I was the undisputed head of Reeds and associates. Rivals didn’t line up around the block trying to ruin me just because I w
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