Library
Maghanap
Home / Romance / THE BILLONIARE UNWANTED SUBSTITUTE BRIDE / SHATTERED MASKS

Share

SHATTERED MASKS

Author: D.N odunukwe
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-08-31 04:06:25

The night was quiet, unnervingly so, with only the distant hum of the city below their penthouse breaking the silence. Scarlett sat on the balcony, her fingers wrapped tightly around a glass of wine she hadn’t touched. Her eyes stared into the darkness, yet her mind was trapped in a whirlwind of thoughts and fears.

Sebastian approached silently, the faintest rustle of his suit announcing his presence. He leaned against the railing beside her, his eyes reflecting the city lights, but deeper, there was an unmistakable weight in them a mixture of worry and unspoken emotions.

“You’ve been distant all day,” he said softly. “Something’s troubling you.”

Scarlett let out a shaky breath, refusing to meet his gaze. “I’m just… tired. Tired of pretending everything is fine when it’s not. Tired of the games, the lies, and the constant threats looming over us. I don’t know how much longer I can keep going.”

Sebastian’s jaw tightened. He knew her exhaustion wasn’t just physical; it was emotional, me
Patuloy na basahin ang aklat na ito nang libre
I-scan ang code upang i-download ang App
Locked Chapter
Nakaraang Kabanata Susunod na kabanata

Pinakabagong kabanata

  • THE BILLONIARE UNWANTED SUBSTITUTE BRIDE   FOREVER FOUND

    Sunlight spilled through the penthouse windows, warming the room with a gentle golden glow. The city below had finally woken from the night’s storm, and in that quiet morning, Scarlett and Sebastian felt the weight of the past lift from their shoulders.Sebastian sat beside Scarlett on the edge of the bed, his fingers intertwined with hers. There was a softness to him now, a peace she had never seen before a man who had fought battles within and without, and had finally emerged whole, because love had been his anchor.“I never imagined this… this peace,” he murmured, voice low, almost reverent. “After everything, I thought I would always be chasing shadows. Running from ghosts.”Scarlett leaned her head against his shoulder. “And yet, here you are. We both are. Shadows don’t vanish they just lose their power when you face them together.”He chuckled softly, a sound that vibrated with relief. “I used to think being strong meant standing alone. I see now that strength isn’t in solitude

  • THE BILLONIARE UNWANTED SUBSTITUTE BRIDE   THE FINAL SHADOW

    The penthouse was quiet now, the storm outside reduced to a soft drizzle. But inside, Scarlett and Sebastian felt the weight of what was coming an invisible tension that clung to their skin like a second shadow. They had survived every trial, every secret, every betrayal but the final confrontation loomed.Sebastian paced the room, his hands clenched at his sides. “Everything we’ve built… everything we’ve fought for… it could all fall apart in a heartbeat,” he muttered, almost to himself. His usual composed demeanor had given way to raw intensity.Scarlett reached out, stopping him with a gentle hand on his arm. “Look at me, Sebastian. We’re not alone. We never have been. Every time we thought we were cornered, we found a way through together. And we will now too.”He stopped, meeting her gaze, and she saw the storm in his eyes mirrored her own fear. “I’m scared, Scarlett,” he admitted, voice low and unguarded. “I’ve never been this afraid… not for myself, but for you. For us.”Tears

  • THE BILLONIARE UNWANTED SUBSTITUTE BRIDE   THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING

    The night was heavy, the city lights blurred by sheets of rain, as if the world itself held its breath. Scarlett’s hands trembled slightly as she held onto Sebastian, feeling the tension radiating off him in waves. He had been silent since the confrontation earlier, his jaw tight, eyes dark with thoughts he refused to share.“Sebastian…” she whispered, tracing a finger along his arm. “Talk to me. Please.”He exhaled slowly, his hands resting on her shoulders, grounding her. “Every choice we’ve made… every risk we’ve taken… it all comes down to this moment.” His voice was a low rumble, heavy with determination and fear. “I won’t let them take you. I won’t let anything destroy what we’ve built.”Her heart ached at the raw intensity in his gaze. She wanted to scream, to plead, to beg him to stay safe but the words stuck in her throat. Instead, she pressed her forehead against his chest, letting herself feel the steady beat of his heart. It was a reminder that love, even in the midst of c

  • THE BILLONIARE UNWANTED SUBSTITUTE BRIDE   WHEN SHADOWS RISE

    The penthouse was quiet, but the air was thick with tension. Scarlett paced by the window, her reflection fractured by the city lights, each movement echoing her inner turmoil. Her mind kept circling back to the secrets Sebastian had uncovered, the threats lingering like a storm on the horizon.Sebastian watched her from across the room, leaning against the wall, his expression unreadable. The weight of everything they had faced pressed on him, but he refused to show it. “Scarlett,” he said softly, making her pause mid-step.She turned to him, eyes wide, searching his face. “I can’t… I can’t stop thinking about what’s coming. About what they might do to us.”He crossed the distance between them, taking her hands in his. “Then let me carry it for you. Let me face the darkness so you don’t have to face it alone.”Her heart ached at the intensity in his gaze. “I don’t want you to get hurt. I can’t…” Her voice faltered, tears brimming again. “I can’t lose you too.”“You won’t lose me,” he

  • THE BILLONIARE UNWANTED SUBSTITUTE BRIDE   SHATTERED VEILS

    The rain had stopped, but the city still smelled of wet asphalt and smoldering tension. Scarlett sat on the edge of the bed in the penthouse, her hands trembling as she clutched the silk bedsheet. Her thoughts were a storm, one she could not contain. Every memory of the last few weeks, every secret revealed, every moment of fear, and every heartbeat spent next to Sebastian all collided in her chest, making it impossible to breathe normally.Sebastian entered quietly, shedding his coat, his eyes scanning her with a mixture of concern and restrained anger. The penthouse felt impossibly large, yet suffocating, as if the walls themselves knew the secrets it held.“Scarlett…” His voice was low, rough, and tender all at once. “Why didn’t you tell me?”She shook her head, tears forming too quickly, too fiercely. “Because… I didn’t want you to see me broken.” Her voice cracked, carrying the weight of months she had tried to hide. “I didn’t want you to see the fear… the pain I’ve been carrying

  • THE BILLONIARE UNWANTED SUBSTITUTE BRIDE   SHATTERED WALLS

    The city lights glimmered like distant stars below the penthouse, but inside, the air felt heavy with unspoken truths. Scarlett paced the polished floor, each step echoing the turmoil inside her chest. The events of the past week had left scars deeper than she cared to admit, and for the first time in months, she felt her walls cracking not from weakness, but from the relentless pressure of unresolved emotions.Sebastian stood by the window, arms crossed, his jaw tight. His gaze was fixed on the night skyline, but his mind was entirely on her. “Scarlett,” he said, voice steady but low, “you’ve been avoiding me. Whatever is troubling you, we need to face it. Together.”She stopped pacing, her breath catching. “I… I don’t know if I can, Sebastian. Everything is moving too fast, and I feel like I’m losing myself in it all.”Damien stepped closer, his presence grounding her. “Scarlett, look at me. You are not losing yourself. You’re finding your strength, even if it doesn’t feel like it.

Higit pang Kabanata

Maaari mong magustuhan

Galugarin at basahin ang magagandang nobela
Libreng basahin ang magagandang nobela sa GoodNovel app. I-download ang mga librong gusto mo at basahin kahit saan at anumang oras.
Libreng basahin ang mga aklat sa app
I-scan ang code para mabasa sa App
DMCA.com Protection Status