FAZER LOGINLiora was momentarily stunned by the woman’s words.For a split second, she almost lost her balance, but she caught herself before it showed. The last thing she wanted was to give this stranger the satisfaction of knowing her words had any effect.The woman continued staring at her with that same smug expression, her arms folded confidently across her chest as though she had already won. She wasn’t saying anything anymore.She was simply waiting.Waiting for Liora to lose her composure.Liora quickly realized that.Whatever game this woman was playing, she wasn’t about to participate.“Please move,” Liora said calmly, her expression composed despite the storm of emotions threatening to surface inside her.For the briefest moment, the woman’s confident smile faltered.Only for a second.Then it returned.“I suppose you still don’t know who I am,” she said with a soft laugh. “My name is Sienna.”She paused deliberately before adding,“I’m your husband’s woman.”A wicked smile spread acr
The moment the words left Ashvin’s mouth, the ballroom erupted into chaos.Whispers spread through the crowd like wildfire as stunned gasps echoed across the room. Conversations overlapped one another while countless pairs of eyes shifted between Ashvin and Liora. Several guests immediately pulled out their phones, eager to be the first to spread the shocking news that the country’s most eligible billionaire had secretly gotten married.Liora suddenly felt overwhelmed by the attention.Only moments ago people had been curious about her.Now…They knew exactly who she was.Ashvin Grey’s wife.The weight of hundreds of eyes on her made her heart race. Instinctively, she tightened her grip around Ashvin’s hand.Almost immediately, he squeezed her hand back.The small gesture silently reminded her that she wasn’t facing this alone.“I-I had no idea…” Liz stammered, her confident attitude disappearing completely. “I’m deeply sorr—”Her apology died in her throat the moment Ashvin looked at
“Don’t worry, Liora. You’ll be fine,” Ashvin said as he tightened his hold on Liora’s hand.He had noticed the nervousness written all over her face long before they arrived. She was trying her best to hide it behind a small smile, but the way her fingers trembled ever so slightly in his hand and the small breaths she kept taking gave her away completely.Ashvin didn’t want her to feel overwhelmed. In only a few moments, he would introduce her to some of the most influential people in the country. Once that happened, every pair of eyes in the room would be on her. He wanted her to be prepared, but most importantly, he wanted her to know that she wouldn’t have to face any of it alone.Liora looked up at him and tried to smile, but the attempt barely lasted.“I don’t know why I’m suddenly so nervous,” she admitted softly. “I promise I wasn’t like this a few hours ago.”Earlier that evening, Helena had brought in an entire team of stylists to prepare her for the gala. They had worked on
“I’ll go with you.”Liora lifted her gaze to meet Ashvin’s, her voice soft but steady despite the nervousness twisting inside her stomach. Ashvin’s lips curved into a small smile, one that reached his eyes. He had hoped she would agree. He knew she was still anxious, but the fact that she was willing to step into his world for him meant more than she realized.“I promise I’ll be with you the entire time,” he said gently, resting a reassuring hand on her shoulder. His thumb brushed lightly against the fabric of her sleeve as though trying to calm the storm of emotions he could already see brewing inside her.Liora released a slow breath.“Are you sure?” she asked quietly. “I could just stay beside Helena. I’m sure you’ll have important people to meet and business partners to talk to.”Ashvin shook his head almost immediately.“You’re my priority tomorrow night,” he replied. “Yes, there will be investors, CEOs, and business associates, but introducing you as my wife comes before all of
“Oh no,” Liora thought to herself as she paced back and forth in the room, her heart beating faster with every second. She recognized the number calling her. It was Anna from All Solved. The loan. The money she still hadn’t paid back.Her phone rang again for the third time, making her jump.Ashvin and Helena had taken Avery downstairs earlier and asked her to join them, but she had told them she would be down soon. She hadn’t expected this call.She had completely forgotten about the debt.“What am I going to do?” she muttered under her breath as she continued pacing. She had no money on her. Not enough to pay back what she owed.Her phone rang again.This time she picked up.“H-Hello,” she stammered, immediately hating how nervous she sounded.Liora froze mid-step as she remembered something.It hadn’t been up to a week.She still had time.“Hello, ma’am,” Anna’s voice came through.“Hello, I was given a week to pay back. I still have more time—”“Ma’am, I’m sorry, but that won’t be
“Ashvin, we decided on no touching,” Liora breathed out as she and Ashvin broke their kiss.Ashvin had led her to their room.Their room.The room was grand, luxurious, and everything Liora imagined a billionaire’s room would look like, but she barely had time to take any of it in before Ashvin’s lips crashed onto hers.She didn’t know why she didn’t fight him.Maybe because deep down she didn’t want to.Her lips moved willingly against his, and Ashvin immediately took control, deepening the kiss as though he had been starving for it.Liora gripped his shirt tightly as his hand slid around her waist, pulling her impossibly closer.His tongue brushed against her lips and she gasped, giving him the opportunity he needed.Ashvin deepened the kiss, and Liora felt her knees weaken instantly.Before she could think, he lifted her.A soft gasp escaped her lips as her legs instinctively wrapped around his waist.The kiss broke, leaving both of them breathing hard.“I know,” Ashvin said, his v







