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Chapter 82: Enter Ethan
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The Billionaire’s Discarded Bride Chapter 82: Enter Ethan
Bella POVI didn't see Caleb for the rest of the gala. He'd disappeared after his devastating revelation, leaving me to navigate conversations and networking while my mind spun with humiliation and anger.He'd heard me, he heard everything. By the time I made it back to the penthouse, it was past midnight and I was exhausted. Tom was asleep at Maya's apartment, giving me a night alone to process everything.I kicked off my heels, poured myself a glass of wine, and stood on the terrace looking at the city lights. The night air was cold against my skin, but I needed it to clear my head."Bella."I turned to find Caleb standing in the terrace doorway. He'd removed his bow tie and jacket, his shirt unbuttoned at the collar, looking rumpled and dangerous."I don't want to talk to you," I said."Too bad." He moved onto the terrace, closing the distance between us. "We're talking anyway.""You had no right to listen to me like that." I was shaking with anger. "What I do in the privacy of my
The Billionaire’s Discarded Bride Chapter 81: The Dance
Bella pov The song was ending, our dance almost over, and I knew I should step away. But his arms were strong and warm around me, his scent was drowning me, and for just a moment, I let myself imagine what it would be like to give in. To let him kiss me in front of everyone, claim me publicly, make it real.The fantasy was dangerous and tempting and completely impossible. "Thank you for the dance," I said as the music stopped, stepping back.His arms loosened but didn't release me entirely. "Bella""May I?" A smooth voice interrupted.We both turned to find Ethan standing there, hand extended, asking the question that would change everything."May I have this dance?"I looked at Caleb, saw the jealousy flash in his eyes, the way his jaw clenched. He was territorial and possessive and I should have hated it.Instead, some petty part of me wanted to see what he'd do."Of course," I said, taking Ethan's hand.Caleb's expression darkened. "Bella""It's just a dance." I let Ethan lead me a
The Billionaire’s Discarded Bride Chapter 80: Business Talks
Bella pov I turned to find Ethan Pierce, CEO of Pierce Industries and one of the few self-made billionaires in the room. I'd met him a few times at business events, always found him charming and intelligent."Ethan, good to see you." I shook his hand. "You know Caleb Black?""We've met." Ethan's smile didn't quite reach his eyes as he looked at Caleb. "Black. Congratulations on the Meridian deal.""Pierce." Caleb's voice was cool. "Didn't expect to see you here.""I serve on the hospital board." Ethan turned his attention back to me. "Bella, I've been wanting to talk to you about a potential collaboration. Pierce Industries is expanding into Southeast Asia.""Is that so?" I was immediately interested. Ethan's company was known for ethical business practices and innovative technology. "What did you have in mind?""Why don't we discuss it over a drink?" Ethan gestured toward the bar. "I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Singapore market."I felt Caleb tense beside me. "We were just a
The Billionaire’s Discarded Bride Chapter 79: The Gala
Bella POVThe morning after was awkward in ways I couldn't have predicted. I avoided Caleb at breakfast, couldn't meet his eyes, kept remembering what I'd done last night while thinking about him.If he noticed my discomfort, he didn't mention it. He just made Tom pancakes and asked about my day like everything was normal.Maybe for him it was. He didn't know what I'd done, didn't know I'd touched myself while moaning his name. Thank god for small mercies."Don't forget about the gala tonight," Caleb said as I gathered my laptop for the day's meetings.I'd completely forgotten. The annual Children's Hospital charity gala, one of the biggest social events of the season. I'd purchased a table months ago as Hart Worldwide, back when I thought I'd be attending alone."I remember," I lied. "Tom's staying with Maya?""Already arranged." Caleb poured more coffee. "We should probably coordinate, the media will be watching to see if we arrive together.""Right, united front." I hated how much
The Billionaire’s Discarded Bride Chapter 78: Midnight Desire 2
Bella pov"Why not?" His hand lifted, hovering near my face but not touching. "Give me one good reason that isn't about the past.""Because" I struggled to think, to remember why this was a bad idea when all I could focus on was his bare chest inches from me, the smell of scotch and his cologne, the heat radiating off his body. "Because if this goes wrong, Tom suffers.""And if it goes right?" His thumb finally touched my cheek, barely a whisper of contact. "If we actually try and it works?"I closed my eyes, unable to handle the intensity of his gaze. "You can't promise it will work.""No, but I can promise I'll fight for it with everything I have." His voice was low, intimate. "I can promise I'll never stop trying to be worthy of you. I can promise""Stop." I opened my eyes, put my hand on his chest to push him away. His skin was hot under my palm, muscles firm, and I felt his heart racing as fast as mine. "Just stop."He stepped back immediately, giving me space. "I'm sorry.""Don'
The Billionaire’s Discarded Bride Chapter 77: Midnight Desire
Bella POVI woke up in Tom's bed with a crick in my neck and the memory of last night flooding back. Tom asking why we couldn't be a real family, Caleb's hand in mine, the way he'd looked at me across our sleeping son.Tom's bed was empty, sunlight streaming through the windows. I sat up, disoriented, and checked my phone. 9:47 AM. I'd slept past 9 for the first time in years.I found Tom and Caleb in the kitchen making what appeared to be pancake art."Mommy!" Tom held up a plate. "Look, Daddy made a penguin! It's a little weird shaped but he tried really hard."The pancake did vaguely resemble a penguin if you squinted. "It's perfect, baby."Caleb looked at me, and I saw the question in his eyes—are we going to talk about last night? I looked away, focusing on pouring coffee."I have meetings this afternoon," I said. "Need to go over the Hart Industries restructuring with the transition team.""I cleared my schedule," Caleb said. "Thought I could watch Tom, give you space to work wi
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