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CHAPTER NINE

Author: Blossom 🌸
last update publish date: 2026-07-02 20:28:39

Damiano's eyes slowly opened as he blinked against the morning light.

He turned his head toward me, and my whole body went stiff. His gaze was hazy at first, still clouded with sleep and whatever alcohol he had drunk the night before.

Then he saw me. I was still in my half-undone dress, rose petals stuck to my skin.

His brow furrowed. "Gabrielle?"

I flinched when I heard my name. It sounded strange coming from his lips.

Damiano sat up slowly as the sheets fell around his waist. He rubbed his fa
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    The question hit me harder than a slap for a second; I couldn't move as the office around me faded away. I tightened my grip around Luca's shoulder; he looked up at me, confused by the sudden tension. "Mommy?" I forced a smile. "It's okay, baby." But my voice shook, and Damiano noticed. His eyes moved from Luca to me again, and there was something different in his face now as the cold confidence he usually carried was gone. He looked shocked and almost lost. "Gabrielle," he said quietly. "Answer me." I swallowed hard. "He has my eyes." Damiano's brows pulled together. "No." My heart jumped. He stepped closer. "I've seen your eyes, Gabrielle, and those aren't yours." My palms turned cold… I looked around the room, and everyone quickly looked away. Anna's smile disappeared, and Grace stood completely still. I couldn't let this continue. "Damiano, this isn't the place for this conversation." His jaw tightened. "Then where is it?" "Anywhere but not here." He looked at Luca

  • FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE    CHAPTER EIGHTY-SEVEN

    The caller ID flashed Daniel's name, and I answered immediately."Daniel?""Gabrielle, I wanted to let you know that everything is almost ready at the store."I sank back onto the couch, surprised. "Already?""Almost…Anna and Grace got here a few minutes ago, and they're helping the team with the final setup."A small, involuntary smile touched my lips. "That's good. Thank you for letting me know."There was a brief pause on his end. "Are you feeling better?"I glanced over at Luca and Lia, who were sprawled on the carpet, arguing over a coloring book."I'm better now," I said, and I meant it.Daniel chuckled softly. "Good. You sounded like you needed your kids.""I did."I ended the call and set my phone down on the table… for a long moment, I just watched my children. They didn't know what happened at the meeting.And they didn't know their father was nearby or how hard I had tried to keep my past away from them."Mommy?" Luca called out, pulling me from my thoughts.I looked at hi

  • FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE    CHAPTER EIGHTY -SIX

    The elevator doors closed, but I could still feel Damiano's eyes on me.I stood beside Daniel, staring at the silver doors as they carried us down. My hands were still shaking; I pressed them together, hoping Daniel wouldn't notice, but he did."You don't have to pretend with me," he said quietly.I looked at him. "Pretend what?""That you're fine."I looked away, and the elevator continued downward."I am fine."Daniel gave me a small look. "Gabrielle."I sighed. "I just want to go home."He nodded. "Then that's what we'll do."When the elevator opened, I walked out quickly.Outside, the afternoon air hit my face, and I took a deep breath.I had spent five years building a life without him. I had my children, my company, my money, and my own name. I had survived the nights when I cried myself to sleep and wondered if leaving had been a mistake.And now, after one meeting, he has managed to bring every old feeling back. I hated him for it, but I hated myself even more for still caring

  • FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE    CHAPTER EIGHTY -FIVE

    "The room fell silent after Damiano's words. Everyone's eyes shifted between us, sensing something unspoken hanging in the air.I kept my expression neutral, but inside, my mind was racing. What could he possibly want to discuss that couldn't wait until after the meeting?Damiano didn't sit back down; instead, he looked at the others around the table. "If you'll excuse us for a moment."The investors exchanged glances before gathering their papers. One by one, they filed out.Daniel hesitated beside me, his eyes asking if I wanted him to stay. I gave him a small nod. "I'll be fine." He studied my face before leaving with the others.The door clicked shut; now it was just the two of us.Damiano stood at the head of the table, his hands resting on the back of his chair. "You've done well for yourself," he said finally.I remained seated, my hands folded over my folder. "Thank you.""Your company, when did you start it?"I didn't answer immediately. I knew what he was doing… trying to

  • FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE    CHAPTER EIGHTY -FOUR

    For a moment, everything around me seemed to disappear as the sound of footsteps faded. All I could see were those words on my phone: Damiano De Luca will be attending the meeting in person.My fingers tightened around the phone.Of all the people I could face today, why did it have to be him?I slowly lifted my head and looked at Daniel. He had stopped beside me."You saw the message?" he asked.I nodded."Are you okay?"I swallowed,My heart was beating so hard that I could feel it against my ribs. My palms were cold, and for one foolish second, I wanted to turn around, take Luca and Lia, and leave this city before Damiano ever see us.But I couldn't...I had already spent five years running; I wasn't going to run again."I'm fine," I said.Daniel studied my face. "Gabrielle…""I can do this."He didn't argue.We walked out of the hotel and got into the car. The entire drive to the meeting, I stared through the window; everything looked normal, but inside me, everything was shaking

  • FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE    CHAPTER EIGHTY -THREE

    For several seconds, he simply stared at it.After five years of silence, my name sat in front of him like a ghost rising from the past.He leaned back slowly, his eyes still fixed on the paper. "Are you sure this is correct?"His assistant looked confused. "Yes, sir.""Gabrielle Barone?""Yes."Damiano picked up the folder and read the name again.He hadn't heard from me in five years. When I left, he'd expected me to disappear completely, as our marriage had ended in silence. He'd convinced himself that was where our story ended too. He'd built his entire life around that belief.So why did seeing my name now make his chest feel strangely tight?He closed the folder. "Leave me."His assistant nodded and walked out.The moment the door clicked shut, Damiano opened the folder again.He hated that he was curious and he hated even more that he couldn't stop himself.He reached for his laptop and searched for Luca & Lia Children's Wear.The company appeared almost immediately.Damiano fr

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