Library
Search
Home / Romance / Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire / Chapter Eight: Under Observation

Share

Chapter Eight: Under Observation

Author: Jennie's Pen
last update publish date: 2026-03-30 13:48:40

The next morning, I woke up to a silence that felt heavier than the night before.i hadn’t slept well due to anxiety and nervousness. The place didn’t feel like home , so I had to be at alert because I trusted no one here yet. Adrian’s mansion was vast, its quiet almost oppressive. The sun filtered through enormous windows, painting the room in pale gold, but even the though the room was warm, I was still feeling cold . I sat up slowly, I was already aware that Adrian was not there, if it weren
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Previous Chapter Next Chapter
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter Twenty: "The Public Confrontation"

    Chapter Twenty: The Public ConfrontationEvery mask falls eventually. Every secret reveals itself. And in the arena of power, courage can be as dangerous as desire.The boardroom was pristine, intimidating, and suffocatingly quiet. Floor-to-ceiling windows reflected the city lights, giving the room an almost ethereal glow. The investors and board members sat stiffly in their seats, whispers suppressed, eyes sharp. Tonight was the stage for Cassandra’s first public move, and for Elena, the moment of reckoning had arrived.I entered alongside Adrian, our steps synchronized, measured. The slow burn simmered between us, subtle, undeniable, each brush of our arms, each glance charged with a tension neither of us could ignore. It was dangerous, thrilling, and impossible to ignore.Cassandra was already present, seated with her usual air of control. She didn’t rise; she didn’t acknowledge me. But her eyes were sharp and calculatingthey , found mine almost immediately. A smirk curled her lips

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter Nineteen: Lines in the Sand

    The morning after the balcony confrontation, the mansion was eerily quiet. Shadows clung to corners like secrets, and the air felt thick with tension. Cassandra’s escape last night left more than just lingering fear,it left questions. Every interaction, every glance, every subtle move would now be under constant scrutiny.Adrian was in the study when I arrived, waiting. His expression was unreadable, controlled as always, but the intensity in his eyes made the slow burn between us almost unbearable.“You’re here early,” he said, voice low. “I expected you to need time to recover.”“I need to be ready,” I replied, careful not to let the tremor in my voice show. “Cassandra won’t wait. And neither can I.”His gaze lingered on me a moment too long, dark and assessing. Then he gestured to the desk. “Sit. We need to draw the lines clearly. Strategy first. Emotions later. Always.”I settled into the chair, my hands still slightly trembling from the previous night. Adrian spread a series of d

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter Eighteen: "The Balcony Confrontation."

    The murmur of the gala faded as I pushed through the crowd toward the balcony. The soft glow of the chandeliers inside contrasted with the cool night air outside, sharp and biting against my skin. My heart raced, pulse hammering as if warning me that this was more than observation. This was a danger.Cassandra stood at the edge, her silhouette illuminated by the moonlight. Every inch of her posture screamed confidence, dominance, and lethal control. The moment our eyes met, I felt a chill run down my spine. She smiled not the casual, polite curve of lips, but a predatory, knowing smile that promised ruin if I faltered.“I wondered how long it would take for you to find me,” she said softly, voice dripping with malice. “Curiosity… or arrogance?”“Neither,” I said, forcing my voice steady despite the tremor in my chest. “I’m here to stop you.”She laughed. a sound that cut through the night, sharp and cold. “Stop me? Child, you don’t even understand the boardroom, the empire, or the gam

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter Eighteen; "Walking Into Doom"

    Chapter Seventeen: The Gala of SecretsIn the world of masks, elegance hides intentions, and every glance can reveal a lie—or a desire.The mansion’s grand ballroom glittered with crystal chandeliers and the soft hum of classical music. Guests moved with perfect poise, their smiles polished, their eyes sharp, and every gesture measured. Tonight wasn’t just a gala—it was a battlefield disguised as society.I stepped inside, my gown flowing, calculated elegance masking the tension coiling in my chest. Cassandra was here. I could feel her presence before I even saw her. A predator in silk, every move deliberate, every glance calculated. And Adrian… Adrian was beside me, his arm brushing mine with just enough contact to make my pulse spike.The crowd parted subtly as he led me through, his hand at the small of my back guiding me with quiet authority. Every whisper, every subtle stare, told me the stakes were higher than I imagined. Tonight, nothing was casual. Every interaction was a test

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter Seventeen; "Shadows Of Deception"

    The mansion felt heavier than usual that morning, as if the walls themselves were aware of the storms brewing inside. The note from last night still burned in my mind. Cassandra’s reach was endless, her influence invisible but suffocating. Every glance over my shoulder, every step through the halls reminded me that I was never truly alone.Adrian was in the office, as expected, but today the air between us was different. Thicker. Charged. His gaze lingered a fraction longer than usual, and when he spoke, his tone was softer, almost hesitant.“You stayed up late,” he said, voice low. “Studying.”I nodded. “I need to understand everything. Every move, every connection. If Cassandra wants war, I need to be ready.”He stepped closer, close enough that I felt the heat of his presence. “Knowledge is power,” he said quietly. “But be careful. Too much knowledge can make you reckless.”I met his gaze, steady despite the flutter in my chest. “I’m not reckless.”He didn’t respond, just studied m

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter Fifteen; "They Are Dangerous"

    The sun barely peeked over the horizon, spilling weak light across the city. I hadn’t slept. The folder I had uncovered last night rested on my desk, every document a testament to secrets I could no longer ignore. Cassandra’s shadow loomed over everything, her manipulations calculated, precise, and terrifying.Yet, amid the fear, a new awareness stirred in me. Adrian. Despite his cold words, despite the calculated precision of his world, I could feel the pulse of something else something hidden beneath his control, something almost tender. And that… unsettled me.I dressed carefully, keeping the folder close. Today, I would act. I would gather the intelligence I needed, and I would learn which moves were safe, and which could be lethal.Adrian was in the office, as always, his presence filling the room without a single word. His eyes, dark and assessing, caught mine immediately.“You’ve seen the folder,” he said, voice low. Not a question.“Yes,” I replied, trying to keep my voice ste

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter Fourteen: Secrets Unveiled

    Chapter Fourteen: Secrets UnveiledThe morning sun barely reached through the heavy curtains of the mansion. I sat by the window, sipping lukewarm coffee, trying to piece together the fragments of the past few days. I remembered the incidents that happened in the past few days. Cassandra’s appearan

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter Three: "One Signature Away"

    Elena ValeFresh air hit my face as I stepped out of Adrian Steele’s office, shoulders back and steps steady. But the moment the elevator doors shut, my strength cracked. What had I just done? Out of everyone, it was him I turned away fromthe one holding the key I needed most. The floor numbers blu

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter Two: "Face The World Alone Or Marry Me"

    Elena The car slowed to a quiet stop, and the silence inside it pressed heavily against my chest. I stared out the window, my fingers resting stiffly on my lap as the city stretched past in blurred shapes. Buildings seemed to melt into one another, like wet paint dragged across a canvas, and for a

  • Ruined On My Wedding Night; Claimed By The Billionaire    Chapter One : "One Night Of Ruins"

    Elena A sharp headache throbbed the moment my eyes opened, and I winced, pressing my fingers against my temple as my lashes fluttered weakly. My vision blurred for a second before it slowly cleared, and the first thing that hit me was the strange feeling in my chest. This was not my room. I frowne

More Chapters

You may also like

Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status