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Chapter 32 – A Husband’s Questions

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The mansion settled into an unusual hush after Vanessa’s laughter faded upstairs. It wasn’t the quiet of peace but of something unspoken, stretching between marble walls and velvet curtains. Elena stayed curled on the sofa, one leg tucked under her, tracing patterns on the armrest with her finger.

Adrian had not moved since Vanessa’s departure. He stood near the tall window, shoulders straight, arms folded, the lamplight catching the hard planes of his jaw. He looked out at the gardens, but Elena felt the weight of his gaze when he finally turned toward her.

“What?” she asked, too quickly. Her voice sounded smaller than she liked in the cavernous room.

Adrian was silent for a beat too long, then said evenly, “I realized something today.”

Elena rolled her eyes before she could stop herself. “What? That your security detail needs hazard pay for dealing with Vanessa? Don’t mind her—she’s always like that. She says things no one else would dare s
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  • Flash Marriage To The Billionaire CEO    Chapter 32 – A Husband’s Questions

    The mansion settled into an unusual hush after Vanessa’s laughter faded upstairs. It wasn’t the quiet of peace but of something unspoken, stretching between marble walls and velvet curtains. Elena stayed curled on the sofa, one leg tucked under her, tracing patterns on the armrest with her finger.Adrian had not moved since Vanessa’s departure. He stood near the tall window, shoulders straight, arms folded, the lamplight catching the hard planes of his jaw. He looked out at the gardens, but Elena felt the weight of his gaze when he finally turned toward her.“What?” she asked, too quickly. Her voice sounded smaller than she liked in the cavernous room.Adrian was silent for a beat too long, then said evenly, “I realized something today.”Elena rolled her eyes before she could stop herself. “What? That your security detail needs hazard pay for dealing with Vanessa? Don’t mind her—she’s always like that. She says things no one else would dare s

  • Flash Marriage To The Billionaire CEO    Chapter 31 – Trouble in Heels

    The sitting room of the Blackwell mansion had never seen anything like Vanessa. She sprawled across the velvet sofa as if she owned it, heels dangling off one armrest, curls bouncing with every animated word. Elena sat beside her, trying to keep her friend’s energy from tearing through the walls, while Adrian lingered in his armchair across from them, watching the scene unfold with the kind of composed silence that made his board members sweat. Vanessa, however, wasn’t a board member. She thrived on chaos. “So,” Vanessa said, snapping her fingers for one of the butlers, “do you have champagne in this palace or do I need to run to the cellar myself?” “Vanessa!” Elena groaned. “What? It’s barely noon, and I flew twelve hours to get here. That’s practically a sacrifice. I deserve bubbles.” She leaned over, poking Elena’s side. “Besides, don’t act like you do

  • Flash Marriage To The Billionaire CEO    Chapter 30 – The Bubbly Tornado

    The morning sun streamed lazily through the tall glass windows of the Blackwell mansion. Elena had just finished her light breakfast in the dining room, still secretly thrilled about the luxury car Adrian had gifted her earlier. She refused to admit it out loud, but the thought of him remembering her favorite car — one of only three in the world — made her stomach flutter in ways she didn’t quite understand. She was about to return to her sketchbook upstairs when her phone buzzed loudly on the table. Vanessa. Elena’s heart skipped. She hadn’t seen her best friend in years, not since Vanessa left the country to build her empire as a luxury event planner overseas. The thought alone brought a smile to her lips. Before she could even answer properly, a bubbly voice exploded from the spe

  • Flash Marriage To The Billionaire CEO    Chapter 29 – The Gift

    Adrian Blackwell rarely gave gifts. In his world, gifts were meaningless distractions — trinkets that people used to mask guilt or manipulate emotions. He wasn’t interested in such games. If he wanted to reward someone, he gave them promotions, bonuses, stock options. If he wanted to silence someone, he used money or power. That was his language. But with Elena, it was different. He wasn’t sure what it was about her — her fiery defiance, her stubborn independence, or the way she filled the mansion with unpredictable energy — but lately, he found himself wanting to do something for her. Something that wasn’t about control, but about… acknowledgment. So, for the first time in years, Adrian thought of giving a gift. Not flowers. Not jewelry. Those things would only insult her. Elena was not the kind of woman to swoon over diamonds. He called one of his most discreet aides and gave a simple order:

  • Flash Marriage To The Billionaire CEO    Chapter 28 – Signed and Claimed

    The clinking of silverware echoed softly in the Blackwell mansion’s grand dining room. The table was set with an almost ridiculous spread — freshly baked croissants, smoked salmon, imported cheeses, bowls of fruit arranged like art. Elena, who had once been perfectly content with a bowl of cereal, still wasn’t used to meals that looked like they belonged in glossy magazines.Kelvin sat across from her, looking unfairly perfect in a crisp white shirt, sleeves casually rolled up. His charm filled the room effortlessly; he was all easy laughter and magnetic smiles. He complimented the chef, teased Adrian about being too serious, and asked Elena thoughtful questions that made her feel seen in a way she wasn’t expecting.Adrian, on the other hand, was quiet. He cut into his food with sharp precision, gray eyes flicking between them now and then like he was measuring every word, every glance.Elena tried to act normal, but her insides were buzzing. Kelvin C

  • Flash Marriage To The Billionaire CEO    Chapter 27 – The Unexpected Guest

    The shower steam still clung to Elena’s skin as she wrapped herself in her robe, toweling her hair quickly before slipping out of the bathroom. Adrian was still inside, his deep voice faintly humming under the spray — a sound so unusual she almost paused to listen. But she shook her head. She needed water, or maybe coffee. Anything to ground her after that morning jog and the way he had carried her on his back like she weighed nothing at all.Her cheeks warmed just remembering it.She padded barefoot down the hallway, her damp hair falling over her shoulders, the silk of her robe brushing against her thighs. The house was quieter than usual. For a moment, she wondered if Marcus or any of the staff were around. She was halfway to the kitchen when voices drifted from the living room.Her steps slowed.And then she saw him.Sitting casually on their ivory sofa, one leg crossed over the other, was a man she had only ever dreamed about se

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