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Chapter 032

Author: Paragon
last update publish date: 2026-01-11 22:19:11

The applause inside the exhibition center was no longer just a sound; it was a physical force, a roar that shook the very foundations of the building.

The Raw Collection had just saved the show then redefined the entire jewelry industry in a single night.

Critics who had spent decades seeing the same polished diamonds were calling it a "masterpiece of the soul."

Selene stood in the wings, her fingers still stained with the copper and silver wire she’d used to weave the gems together, her hea
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  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 163

    The luxury lounge was still full of soft music and the sound of people clinking glasses, but for Judith Sterling, everything had gone cold. She sat at the table, staring at the pile of cash Fred had thrown at her. It was more money than most people earned in a month, but it felt heavy and shameful in her purse. It was the price of her pride, the final payment for a relationship that had just ended in front of everyone.With shaking hands, she put the money away and stood up. Her head felt a bit dizzy from the drinks, but the pain of being rejected made her realize she had no other choice. She walked out of the lounge and called for a taxi.When the car pulled up to the front of the Sterling Manor, Judith’s heart sank. The big gates were wide open, and the driveway was messy with scraps of paper and dust. Leonard was standing there, looking smaller and more tired than she had ever seen him. He was surrounded by four large suitcases that looked much too heavy for him to carry alone.Jud

  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 162

    Leonard hung up and immediately called his sister, Judith. He needed a way to get his bags to Ophelia’s apartment, and he didn't even have enough money to pay for a taxi or a van."Judith, I need a favor," Leonard said quickly. "I’m out. The house is gone. I need you to tell your boyfriend, Fred, to bring his car. I have several large suitcases and some things I couldn't leave behind. I need him to pick me up right now and take me to Ophelia’s."At that moment, Judith Sterling was sitting in a very expensive lounge. She was already having her second drink, and she was feeling a bit dizzy. Fred Thompson sat across from her, looking bored and annoyed with their date.Judith put her phone down and looked at Fred with a careless smile. "Hey, babe. That was Leonard. He is in trouble. He needs you to drive to the house and pick him and his bags up. He is moving into Ophelia’s place for a bit."Fred’s eyes became narrow, and he put his glass down on the table very hard. The nice feeling of t

  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 161

    The weekend had passed in a heavy, quiet way. For several days, the private investigation team had been working day and night. They were busy tracing the life of Desmond Roland through old police records and small neighborhood bars. Lucas stayed close to his computer, his mind constantly thinking about the best time to tell the truth. He knew this secret would take away everything Serah had stolen. Every time he looked at the DNA report, he felt a strong, protective love for Selene. He wasn't just holding a piece of paper, he was holding the key to her peace.But another Monday had arrived, bringing the weight of the Yates family’s future with it. The morning sun moved across Lucas’s desk, lighting up the thick stack of papers bound in dark blue leather. These were the final terms for the Kimberlite Experience, the big project that would join the Yates name with the famous Jameson family.Lucas stood by the window, looking at his reflection. He felt a deep sweetness in his heart knowi

  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 160

    The night was very quiet, but inside Lucas’s office, the air felt heavy with secrets. He had been sitting in the same spot for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the glow of his computer screen. Just as he was about to finish for the night, a new message flashed on the screen from his investigation team. It was marked... URGENT.Lucas clicked it open. His heart started to beat faster as he read the first few lines. The investigators had moved past Serah’s school years and into her early twenties. They had found an old medical record from a small clinic that had been closed down years ago.The document was a DNA report that had been hidden in a private file for a very long time. It was never meant to be seen by the Henry family. Lucas felt a cold shock as he looked at the names on the paper.The report stated very clearly that Anna was not the biological child of Selene's father, Edward Henry.Lucas leaned closer to the screen, his mind racing. If Edward wasn't her father, then who was?

  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 159

    The evening sun dipped low over the California coast, painting the sky in warm, gentle colors as the day began to fade. Inside the penthouse, the air was still and calm. Selene had finally finished the last of the papers for the Jameson partnership and was resting on the sofa, watching the waves through the large glass windows. Lucas, however, was still in his office. He had the door closed, and the only light in the room came from his computer screen.He clicked on the secret file his investigation team had just sent. He felt a deep, protective love for Selene; he was doing this to protect her heart and her future, making sure she would always be safe from those who meant her harm.The file opened to show old documents from thirty years ago. They were from a small, quiet town where Serah had grown up. The first page was an old school record, but it wasn't the grades that caught Lucas's eye. It was a formal letter from the school leaders.As Lucas read, his face became very serious. T

  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 158

    The days after the big opening were very busy but happy at the Yates home. While everyone in California was still talking about how successful the Blue Core building was, inside the penthouse, things were quiet and peaceful.Lucas spent Monday morning in his home office, but he wasn’t alone. Selene sat right next to him at the big desk. Together, they were finishing the papers for the "Kimberlite Experience." This was the new project Larry Jameson wanted to be part of, and Lucas wanted every detail to be perfect."I think we should explain more about the history of the gems for the Jameson family," Selene said softly, pointing at the computer screen. She looked very professional, but the happy look in her eyes showed she really loved working by his side. "It’s not just about making money, it’s about the story of the earth. That’s what Larry liked the most when we spoke."Lucas nodded and kept typing. "You’re right. He wants a project that has a real heart, not just a business deal." H

  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 038

    The sterile smell of the hospital bleach, latex, and cold air... was starting to make Selene’s head spin. She sat by Lucas’s bed, watching the rhythmic rise and fall of his chest. He had drifted back into a deep, healing sleep after their brief conversation. For the first time in forty-eight hou

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  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 037

    The silence following the doctor’s question felt like it lasted a century. Selene’s hand was still gripping her phone, the line to Lucas’s father still open, but she couldn't breathe. She searched the doctor’s eyes for any sign of hope, her mind screaming for a miracle."The surgery was complicated

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  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 045

    The penthouse was dead silent when Lucas finally let himself in at 4:00 AM. The air felt heavy, like the atmosphere before a massive storm. In his hand, he carried a small, crinkled brown bag of sour green apples—the very thing he had used as an excuse to step out and fall into the Sterlings' trap

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  • One Night Stand with the Secret Billionaire   Chapter 040

    The hallway outside the ICU felt like it had turned into a tunnel of cold air. Selene stood by the glass door, the photograph trembling in her hand. The man standing there—a high-level executive she recognized from the Sterling’s rival firm... He looked like a businessman. But the coldness in his e

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