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CHAPTER 98
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The Billionaire's Bride Hidden Identity CHAPTER 101
SOPHIA I invited Nora over for lunch. That was the simplest excuse I could think of. For the first time, I was so nervous to meet Nora. I told Nora it was the two of us catching up after a long time, and how I had missed her and wanted to spend a little time with her. It was ordinary and harmless the kind of thing a woman who had always treated Nora like family would naturally suggest.And trust Nora to hurriedly pick a location. She was so happy that she even started the discussion before we even saw each other face to face. At some point I felt guilty because what she didn't know was that I intended to leave with something of hers tucked quietly into my purse before she left.She arrived unguarded, warm and easy the way she always was with me. She was already smiling from the door, the moment Marta showed her through, she pulled me into a hug."It smells amazing in here," she said, glancing toward the kitchen. "What did you make?""Nothing fancy,” I gestured for her to sit on the
The Billionaire's Bride Hidden Identity CHAPTER 100
SOPHIA I had already decided I was going to tell Ryder everything about this issue. I couldn't get the answers I needed from Celeste, but I was done because it felt like the more I dug, the more confused I got.The drive home felt longer than usual. [Ask Elizabeth what she named her.] That was the only thing circling endlessly in my mind all the way home.Ryder was in the kitchen when I walked in. His sleeves were rolled up, he was halfway through preparing dinner like it was any ordinary evening. It could be for him, but for me it was more than that."Hey baby." He glanced up, smiling easily at me. "You're later than I expected. Is everything alright?"I couldn't smile back, I just stood in the doorway looking at him like I had seen a ghost. I was trembling slightly even as I tried to hold myself. I didn't know how to start talking, at the same time, I didn't know how he would react to what I was about to say. He must have noticed the weird way I was standing and looking at him, bec
The Billionaire's Bride Hidden Identity CHAPTER 99
SOPHIA I parked a little farther away from the address. According to Reyes, if we weren't racked, they wouldn't know my final location. I stayed inside the car a little longer, my hands were trembling slightly against the wheel before I finally forced myself out of the car.The warehouse district was quiet just as Reyes described. Buildings were abandoned, weeds were already growing thick along the walls, windows and through cracked pavement. Reyes refused to let me come alone, he didn't trust Celeste and the location she picked, so his car was parked several streets back, close enough to reach me if something went wrong, and far enough that Celeste would never notice him. I might not have shown it, but I was grateful for the presence because it gave me that sense of safety. By the time I entered the warehouse, Celeste was already there, standing near the entrance of an old loading dock, arms wrapped tightly around herself even though the weather was mild."I hope you came alone?" s
The Billionaire's Bride Hidden Identity CHAPTER 98
SOPHIA Celeste.The name had sat in my chest for three days. She was Elizabeth's special girl. She fought hell to make sure Ryder married her, but he refused because he'd already chosen me.Because of that, Elizabeth didn't like me at all in the first years of my marriage. I was like a stain in the family until I gave birth to Elara.“Reyes,“ he looked up. "I need you to find her," I said, without a second thought. "Celeste… whatever her name is now."I didn't even know she gave birth at St Augustine's Hospital, the same year. If there is a probability that she was Nora's mother, then why did she abandon her? Or was Nora a product of adultery?"I've already started," he said. “It's taking time because she's not using her maiden name anymore.""So what did you find about Celeste?" I asked curiously.“Her married name is Celeste Bramwell. Lives about two hours outside the city in a quiet neighborhood, no public profile to speak of.” He paused to take a look at the profile for a very l
The Billionaire's Bride Hidden Identity CHAPTER 97
NORA The fundraiser hall was packed with Blackthorne's elite. Servers moved around with trays of champagne. Liam and I had not had a moment to ourselves since we stepped in. I saw familiar faces from our wedding. Liam did most of the talking and returning handshakes, I just stood there, looking pretty.“Are you okay?” Liam asked, pulling me closer by the waist.“Yeah.” I nodded. But I still haven't gotten used to this, and I don't know if I will.“You don't have to.” He leaned closer and kissed the crown of my head. “You are doing just fine.”“Liam,” I said, smiling. “We are in public.”He paused. “Say that again, and I will kiss you on the lips.”The word tore laughter out of me. “Really?”I didn't dare repeat the word because Liam was unpredictable. He might actually do it. So I moved into a different discussion until we noticed Elizabeth. That was when it occurred to us that we didn't check the guest list.She walked towards us in her full glory."Nora." Elizabeth's voice came out
The Billionaire's Bride Hidden Identity CHAPTER 96
LIAM I thought after I ended the collaboration with Hart Mundane, Elizabeth would forget anything that had to do with my wife, but I was wrong. After Lillian hurried out of the restaurant, the name Elizabeth kept ringing in my head. I was so sure Nora was surprised as well because for the first five minutes, we just stood there without saying a word.Even the drive home was quiet. It wasn't like we were quarreling, but everything was overwhelming. Lillian… was she always this… desperate, or should I call it foolish?h. I haven't even dealt with the fact that she was divorced. I heard how she made sure she collected the last scrap from her husband for the divorce. And now, she is putting up with Elizabeth to ruin my marriage.She must really have a death wish.Immediately after we got home, I called Collin.“Sir.” He answered immediately. "I need everything you can find about Lillian's recent activity,” I ordered as I loosened my tie. “Find out who she's been in contact with, and any
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For the first time since leaving Kingsley Holdings, I opened the email Liam's secretary had sent. I wasn't planning to accept the offer, I just wanted to see how ridiculous it was.The moment the contract loaded, my eyes nearly fell out of their sockets. I read the first page, then the second… I w
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"Would you be willing to be my wife for one year?"For a moment, I was sure I had heard him wrong.I stared at Liam Kingsley, He stared right back calm, unbothered, as if he had just asked me to pass him a glass of water."Have you lost your mind?""No." His expression didn't change.I laughed, a s
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I stared at the text on my phone for what felt like the hundredth time.Mrs. Sophia: Nora, please come to my office.My thumb hovered over the screen for a while. I took a deep breath and stood up.The moment I did, the elevator doors opened and Elara stepped out. Her heels clicked against the floo
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The comments kept multiplying every time I refreshed the page. More people laughed at the worst night of my life. My thumb hovered over the screen as I scrolled aimlessly."She really thought she could compete with Elara Hart?""Three years and he still chose Elara. That says everything.""Someone
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