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Chapter 10

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Xeros' POV:

Claire looked eagerly between us, as if her eyes were magically going to detect some juicy secret.

“Excuse me. I should pay my greetings to Grandpa first.”

I wrapped my hand around Charlotte's waist, guiding her towards the center of the ballroom where my grandfather stood, laughing heartily with his old friends.

His cane rested beside him, polished and untouched– it wasn't needed, he just liked to carry it for dramatic effect.

The moment he spotted me, he spread his arms brightly.

“There he is! My grandson! Where the hell have you been, you spoiled brat? You couldn’t come in the morning to spend time with your old grandpa?”

“I was busy.”

I said flatly, stepping out of the hug and handed him the neatly wrapped box.

“But I’m here now. Happy birthday, Grandpa. This is from both of us.”

“Happy birthday, grandpa. May you be blessed with a long and healthy life.”

Charlotte said politely as the old man took the gift from my hands.

“Thank you, my dear– and if he ever gives y
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  • CINDERELLA'S FORCED MARRIAGE WITH SEXY BILLIONAIRE   Chapter 30

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  • CINDERELLA'S FORCED MARRIAGE WITH SEXY BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER 29

    Chapter 29Emma’s POVThe sound was sharp, sudden, cutting through the moment like a blade.He froze, eyes still locked on mine, but the warmth in them dimmed a little. Slowly, he straightened and stepped back. The space between us grew again, and I could breathe—but somehow, I didn’t want to.“Sorry,” he said quietly, pulling out his phone from his pocket. He checked the screen. “It’s my assistant.”I stayed still, watching him. His voice changed as he answered—less soft, more businesslike.“Yeah,” he said into the phone, walking a few steps toward the hallway. “I’ll take care of it. Forward the rest to my email.”He hung up and turned to me again, but his face was more serious now.“I need to handle something,” he said gently. “It won’t take long. Get some rest tonight, alright?”I nodded, even though part of me didn’t want him to go. I wanted to ask what it was—why his voice turned cold so quickly. But I stayed quiet.He walked toward the study, picking up the jacket he had thrown

  • CINDERELLA'S FORCED MARRIAGE WITH SEXY BILLIONAIRE   Chapter 28

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  • CINDERELLA'S FORCED MARRIAGE WITH SEXY BILLIONAIRE   Chapter 27

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  • CINDERELLA'S FORCED MARRIAGE WITH SEXY BILLIONAIRE   Chapter 26 

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