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CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-THIRTY

Penulis: Emmie Sanya
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-28 21:35:41

Coraline

The first thing Zia Lucia did was grab a crystal glass and pour a deep ruby wine into it before holding the glass out to me.

“Don’t worry,” she said when I accepted it. “Alessio told us you don’t drink alcohol. So this is dealcoholized. A rare vintage reserved for private tastings from the family vineyard.”

I took a sip and the texture felt warm and velvety sliding down my throat. I tasted hints of cherry and plum and was immediately in love with the taste.

“It’s really good!” I told h
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  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-THIRTY

    CoralineThe first thing Zia Lucia did was grab a crystal glass and pour a deep ruby wine into it before holding the glass out to me.“Don’t worry,” she said when I accepted it. “Alessio told us you don’t drink alcohol. So this is dealcoholized. A rare vintage reserved for private tastings from the family vineyard.”I took a sip and the texture felt warm and velvety sliding down my throat. I tasted hints of cherry and plum and was immediately in love with the taste.“It’s really good!” I told her honestly.She chuckled bashfully just as nonna announced a few feet away that dinner was starting.We moved to one of the long tables where Alessio’s dad, Lorenzo, sat at one end of it. I hadn’t been able to personally wish him since he had been surrounded by a lot of family friends and well-wishers the moment he stepped out but I hoped I caught an opportunity to do so before the night ended.Leo pulled out the chair next to me and Chiara sat on my other side, immediately pulling out her phon

  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-TWENTY-NINE

    CoralineMy gaze swept over the number of people gathered around in clusters with drinks in their hands and laughter on their faces.Before I could take in a full breath to brace myself, nonna suddenly appeared in front of us with a beaming smile.“The dress looks perfect on you. I got your measurements out of Alessio and he couldn’t have been more accurate.”Surprise flickered across my expression and I shot a quick glance at Alessio beside me as his hand on my back tightened imperceptibly.“Grazie, nonna. I love it.” I told her.“Come. Let’s go introduce you to everyone. They’re all excited to meet you.”Following her through the throng of guests, we approached a large group gathered near one of the tables.Nonna clapped her hands once to get their attention. “Tutti, c’è una nuova aggiunta in famiglia. Facciamole un bel benvenuto.” She eyed Tommy and the girl with the clear accent I had talked to earlier who were both standing off to the side. “E comportatevi al meglio.”(Everyone,

  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-TWENTY-EIGHT

    CoralineAfter taking a quick shower, I styled my hair and slipped into the dress, struggling with the zipper at the back.The door opened at that same moment and Alessio stepped in. He immediately moved to help out with the zipper and I tried my hardest to control my body’s reaction to him as he stood close behind me.My emotions were ping-ponging wildly and I didn’t know which one to focus on.On one hand, I was pissed that he had left me all by myself for most of the day, and that he hadn’t told me about his dad’s condition. On the other, I felt a warm glow towards him because of how he had rejected Sofía.Our relationship was fake so I hadn’t expected much from him. He could have obliged her request and as long as nobody found out, I didn’t have any right to complain.But he had respected me regardless and for that, I couldn’t really hold on to my anger anymore.At the end, I just settled on keeping mute because it was easier.But of course he had to break the silence.“You look…

  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-TWENTY-SEVEN

    CoralineI used one of the side exits, not wanting to be noticed by anyone in the courtyard outside yet.As I followed an alternate path which would still lead me to where they most likely went, my mind came up with the most unsettling reasons why Sofía had pulled Alessio away to somewhere more private.I quickened my steps and finally reached a row of tall hedges blocking off the entrance to a garden corner.Peeking past the leaves, I saw them standing facing each other next to a stone bench with about two feet of space between them.Sofía was saying something to him in Italian, her expression soft but serious, and I quickly brought out my phone to translate the words so I could eavesdrop better.“… pretty serious.” Her tone sounded earnest as she looked up at him with round innocent eyes. “I know you’re in love now and I’m happy for you. I’ve made up my mind to move on and get over my feelings but it’s really difficult for me. So would you help me out?”I looked up to see a line of

  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-TWENTY-SIX

    CoralineOutwardly, I tried to smile to conceal the fact that I was slightly panicking on the inside.What was Alessio’s plan exactly? His family was happy now that he had a serious girlfriend but what would happen when we inevitably went our separate ways after this?Or worse, what if one of them saw through our act and everything blew up in our faces?I would be the one to carry the brunt of the damage and the love and care they were all showing me now would vanish in an instant.Plus, I felt ten times more guilt now knowing I was only here as part of a contract to clear off my debt.“Stai bene?” Martina’s fingers gently touched my knee in concern.(Are you okay?)I quickly nodded and wiped all traces of what I was thinking from my expression before grabbing one of the leather hardcovers.I opened it to the first page and it was of a couple in a church, the woman in a wedding gown and the man in a sharp black suit.“That’s Karina and Lorenzo, Alessio’s parents.” Martina said in Ital

  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED-AND-TWENTY-FIVE

    CoralineEverything went from calm to chaotic within the blink of an eye.After getting back from the airport, I left Alessio to catch up with his cousin and hung out with Martina for the rest of the day. She taught me a few creative curse words in Italian and made Enrico drive us around the estate in a golf cart, showing me the pools, olive groves and tree-lined paths.For a heavily pregnant woman, she sure had a lot of energy in her.Then the next day came and I woke up to double the amount of staff that were usually around.Most of them were polishing the floors and windows, some were going in and out of the kitchen, and the rest were outside, setting up long banquet tables in the courtyard.I stood immobile for a moment until a small body ran into my knees.Ignoring the dull pain the collision brought, I looked down to see bright blue eyes and a gap-toothed smile.The boy was gripping my dress tight and glancing back at the direction he had run out from while he vibrated with chil

  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER NINETY-NINE

    Coraline“We’re here ma’am.”I raised my head and looked through the window of my Uber. We had stopped in front of a glitzy, five-star hotel.I had expected an abandoned warehouse in the middle of nowhere or a dark suspicious building with security at the door, but I guessed I had nothing to worry

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  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER NINETY-SEVEN

    CoralineI cried myself to sleep that night.I couldn’t believe he had given me this false sense of security, only to rip it from beneath me when he realized he couldn’t control my actions any longer.I hated him so much. So fucking much.He could go rot in hell for all I cared.There was no way I’

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  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED

    AlessioI drove my fist forward and struck hard flesh.Peter grunted from the impact and I should have felt the usual surge of satisfaction at breaking through his solid defense, but nothing could penetrate the heavy haze of frustration currently clouding my mind.“Time out!” he called, planting hi

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  • The Billionaire’s Cook   CHAPTER NINETY-SIX

    AlessioCoraline looked like she wanted to disappear into the ground as she stood staring at me in shock.Good. I had intended to catch her off guard—and clearly, it had worked.Ash walked up to her. “Why do you look like you’ve seen your worst nightmare?”Coraline blinked, snapping out of her daze

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