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“IT'LL BREAK YOU, BEFORE IT BREAKS ME."

Author: Jixxie Light
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-05-04 22:22:52

♣ CHAPTER 17 ♣

The next day,Kate sat by her office window, staring out as the morning sun hit the glass buildings across the street. Her coffee had gone cold.

Her mind was still racing from the night before. William’s words lingered in her ears.

The way he looked at her, like he cared but refused to admit it, like he was fighting something inside him.

She shook the thoughts away and turned to the file in front of her. It was time to stop getting distracted. Her father’s company needed her. She was finally in control.

A knock came at the door. Kate lifted her head. “Come in.”

The door opened and Tina walked in, holding two takeout bags and wearing a wide grin.

“Tell me you haven’t eaten,” Tina said.

Kate smiled for the first time that morning. “You’re a lifesaver.”

Tina dropped the food on the desk. “I figured. You probably buried yourself in work again.”

“I’m trying to fix years of damage, Tina. My uncle didn’t even tell me half of what’s been going on.”

Tina handed her a pack of Ha
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  • Married To The Cold Billionaire    “THEN DO IT. FOR BOTH OF US."

    ♣ CHAPTER 21 ♣The next day, at the Dray’s mansion,The morning sun glowed softly through the wide windows of the mansion. Kate stood in the kitchen,her sleeves rolled up, and her hair tied back, a light smile played on her face as she stirred the pot. The smell of freshly fried eggs, spiced tomatoes, and warm pancakes filled the air.One of the maids peeped in from the hallway, sniffing the air , like a dog.“Madam Kate?” she called.“Yes?” Kate turned slightly, drying her hand with the kitchen towel.The maid walked in, looking surprised. “You’re the one cooking?”Kate chuckled. “Is that strange?”Another maid entered behind her. “Madam, it smells so good in here. This is no ordinary food, your hand is truly blessed.”Kate laughed lightly. “It’s just breakfast.”“No, madam. This aroma? It’s something else,” the first maid said again. “Even chef cannot make it like this.”“I used to cook for my parents,” Kate said, her smile softening. “It reminds me of them.”A third maid entered,

  • Married To The Cold Billionaire    “NO ONE DARES TO TREAT YOU LIKE YOU'RE NOTHING."

    ♣ CHAPTER 20 ♣Back at the Dray’s mansion,William unlocked the front door. Kate walked in first, with her arms crossed, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. She didn’t say a word. She was still burning with everything he had just told her.He closed the door behind them, and loosened his tie and looked at her.“We have an event tonight,” he said calmly.Kate turned sharply. “An event?”“A business gathering. A gala.”“I’m not in the mood to be paraded.”William raised a brow. “It’s not about being paraded. It’s about image. The Presence.”“I’ve had enough of presence,” she muttered. “I’ve been dragged into too much already.”“You’re my wife,” he said simply. “People need to see that.”Kate stared at him. “So now you want to show me off? After keeping me hidden like a secret?”He walked closer, stopping right in front of her. “Things have changed.”“What things?”“Perception,Threats and Family enemies. Your uncle is watching and So is the board.”“And you think dressing me up

  • Married To The Cold Billionaire    “THEN YOU BETTER KEEP ME COVERED."

    ♣ CHAPTER 19 ♣Kate stared at the message on her phone again. Her hands trembled slightly.Tina leaned closer. “Kate, show me.”Kate handed it to her.Tina read it, then looked up slowly. “This… this is a threat.”Kate nodded. “I know.”“They’re watching you. This is real.”“I’m scared, Tina. But I can’t give up. Not now.”Tina placed the phone on the table. “Listen to me. You’re not alone in this,I’m here, And you have William too.”Kate scoffed. “William? He hides things. He shuts me out.”“But he told you something, didn’t he? A part of his past?”“Yes, but it’s not enough.”“He’s trying his best,Kate. Maybe not in your way, but I see it. The way he looks at you. The way he protects you.”Kate looked down. “Then why won’t he trust me with the whole truth?”“Because maybe the truth will destroy you.”Kate was silent.Tina continued, “You need to stop fighting him, Kate. Let him in. Let him help.”“I don’t want to depend on him.”“It’s not weakness. It’s smart. Use every weapon you h

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