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CHAPTER 20: DNA
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The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride CHAPTER 29: THE NIGHT THEY REMEMBER
The dark-blue vintage Jaguar glided silently into the courtyard of the secluded private estate Damien had leased on the quiet outskirts of Paris. Surrounded by high stone walls and centuries-old oak trees, the estate felt like a world set completely apart from the city's chaotic noise.Ariana sat in the passenger seat, clutching her handbag tightly against her lap. Her heart was still beating at a frantic rhythm from their conversation outside her apartment—from the lingering heat of his thumb against her cheek, from the sheer weight of his confession."I won't keep you long," Damien said softly, killing the engine. He turned toward her, his gray eyes catching the dim exterior lights of the estate. "Mark forwarded the original trademark ownership documents for Maison Céleste from Manila. The legal transfer papers are inside my study. Once you sign them, the brand is completely, legally yours—free from any historical ties to the Monteverde Group."Ariana looked at him, surprised. "
The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride CHAPTER 28: First Real Date
The terror from Lucas’s phone call still clung to Ariana like a second skin, making the cold morning air inside her atelier feel suffocating. Selene was in Paris. The shadow that had nearly destroyed her life five years ago was no longer an ocean away—she was breathing the same air, walking the same cobblestone streets.Ariana stood behind her desk, staring blankly at the massive arrangement of one hundred white roses sitting on the central cutting table. The petals were pristine, untouched by the chaotic storm brewing around her.Before she could process her rising panic, the heavy glass doors of the atelier pushed open.Damien stepped inside. He wore a dark wool overcoat over a simple black turtleneck, discarding the rigid, armored corporate suits he usually wore. His hair was slightly windblown, his expression tense with a fierce, protective urgency that told Ariana he already knew."Lucas called me," Damien said without greeting, his voice low, gravelly, and laced with absolu
The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride CHAPTER 27: The Jealous Ceo
The air inside the grand ballroom of the Le Grand Hôtel Paris was suffocatingly refined, thick with the subtle aromas of vintage champagne, imported lilies, and high-end perfume. Crystal chandeliers cast a dazzling, golden glow over the gathered elite of the European fashion and finance sectors. Ariana stood near the floor-to-ceiling arched windows, holding a glass of sparkling water. She looked radiant in an original Maison Céleste creation—a sharply tailored ivory silk jumpsuit paired with a floor-length chiffon cape that draped over her shoulders like liquid moonlight. "Mademoiselle Villareal, I must confess, I spent twenty minutes studying your bridal collection catalog before coming here," a smooth, warm voice with a rich French accent spoke beside her. Ariana turned to see Julien Laurent. He was striking, dressed in an impeccably fitted charcoal tuxedo, his sandy hair styled with effortless sophistication, and his blue eyes holding a genuine, bright warmth. At thirty-fi
The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride CHAPTER 26: Elijah Chooses Him
The floor-to-ceiling glass windows of Ariana’s private Parisian atelier overlooked the quiet, cobblestone alley of Rue Saint-Honoré. Inside, the air smelled of fresh espresso, steamed silk, and the lingering scent of autumn rain.Ariana stood behind her large cutting table, a pair of sharp dressmaker’s shears balanced motionless in her hand. She wasn't looking at the navy velvet pinned before her. Her eyes were fixed entirely on the sunlit corner of the lounge area.There, sitting cross-legged on the plush Persian rug, was the undisputed monarch of the Monteverde Group, a man worth billions, completely at the mercy of a four-year-old boy.Damien had discarded his jacket hours ago. His crisp white sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, his expensive silk tie tossed carelessly onto a armchair, and his dark hair was slightly messy, disheveled by small, eager hands. He was building a wooden railway track, carefully lining up the tiny engines under the intense, critical supervision of a
The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride CHAPTER 25: The Night of Confessions
The residual heat of the elevator blackout lingered like a phantom itch long after the Parisian power grid surged back to life. The near-kiss had shattered the remaining illusions of their strictly professional boundary, leaving an unbearable, suffocating silence in its wake. Unable to cope with the maddening proximity inside the penthouse, Damien had vanished into the rainy Parisian night, seeking refuge in a secluded, dimly lit lounge near the Seine.By two in the morning, the rain had slowed to a miserable, rhythmic drizzle. Inside the private booth of the high-end bar, the amber glow of a half-empty bottle of single-malt scotch caught the sharp, exhausted contours of Damien's face. His hair was disheveled, his collar completely undone, his knuckles bruised from an internalized war he was losing."Monsieur, please, your associate left hours ago," the French bartender muttered anxiously, polishing a glass. "We are closing the establishment. You cannot remain here.""Leave the bottle
The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride CHAPTER 24: Sleeping Beside You Again
"You are invading my space, Mr. Monteverde. And quite frankly, the air in this penthouse is already thin enough without your constant, suffocating presence."Ariana didn't look up from her tablet as she sat on the white boucle sofa, her fingers swiping aggressively through digital fabric swatches. The evening had brought another sudden, violent Parisian downpour, rattling the massive glass windows of her Place des Vosges penthouse."I am sitting exactly where your security detail told me to sit, Ariana," Damien replied, his voice a deep, gravelly baritone that vibrated through the quiet room. He was perch on a minimalist armchair across from her, a glass of untouched scotch resting between his large fingers. He had shed his tailor jacket... his white dress shirt unbuttoned at the collar, but his posture remained as rigid and imposing as ever. "The hotel logistics team explicitly stated that the strike at the Plaza Athenee made my suite unsafe due to the protests outside. Your own le
The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride Chapter 6: Public Humiliation
The air between Damien and Ariana felt suffocating. They stood facing each other in the hallway outside the charity luncheon while the photographs remained clenched tightly in Damien’s hand.Ariana’s chest rose unevenly. “Damien, please listen to me first.”His eyes looked terrifyingly emotionless.
The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride Chapter 5
For the next several days, Ariana avoided Damien as much as possible. She left the room early. She ate meals quickly. And constantly made excuses whenever Damien tried speaking to her. The pregnancy terrified her. Every time she looked at Damien, guilt tightened painfully inside her chest. Because
The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride Chapter 4: Cracks Between Us
The following weeks passed quietly inside the Monteverde mansion. Too quietly. Ariana slowly adjusted to her new life, but every single day still felt unnatural.Every morning, stylists chose her clothes. Etiquette teachers corrected the way she walked, talked, and even held utensils. At night, she
The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride Chapter 3: The Monteverdes
Morning sunlight slowly entered through the massive glass windows of Damien’s bedroom. Ariana woke up feeling disoriented. For several seconds, she stared blankly at the unfamiliar ceiling before reality came crashing back. She was married. Married to Damien Monteverde. Her chest tightened instantl
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