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Chapter Twelve: The Threat

Penulis: Vanessa Martins
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Aria’s fingers trembled as she balanced the stack of files in her arms, heart hammering in her chest. Every footstep she took toward Liam’s office felt heavier than the last, like gravity itself had turned against her.

She had hoped — foolishly, she admitted — that today he might ignore her, that maybe the week had softened him.

She was wrong.

“Miss Hayes.” His voice, low and deliberate, cut through the quiet hum of the office. She froze mid-step, the papers tilting dangerously.

“Yes,” she said, steadying the files, praying her voice didn’t betray the storm inside her.

“Come in. Close the door.” He didn’t move to meet her at the threshold; he didn’t need to. His presence filled the room, sharp, commanding, suffocating.

She obeyed, pressing the door shut behind her and sliding into the chair opposite his desk.

Silence. Heavy, tense, loaded with words neither dared to speak.

Finally, Liam leaned back, hands clasped in front of him. His gaze didn’t soften. It never softened. “You made
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  • The Billionaire's Secret Bride   Chapter Twelve: The Threat

    Aria’s fingers trembled as she balanced the stack of files in her arms, heart hammering in her chest. Every footstep she took toward Liam’s office felt heavier than the last, like gravity itself had turned against her. She had hoped — foolishly, she admitted — that today he might ignore her, that maybe the week had softened him.She was wrong.“Miss Hayes.” His voice, low and deliberate, cut through the quiet hum of the office. She froze mid-step, the papers tilting dangerously.“Yes,” she said, steadying the files, praying her voice didn’t betray the storm inside her.“Come in. Close the door.” He didn’t move to meet her at the threshold; he didn’t need to. His presence filled the room, sharp, commanding, suffocating. She obeyed, pressing the door shut behind her and sliding into the chair opposite his desk.Silence. Heavy, tense, loaded with words neither dared to speak.Finally, Liam leaned back, hands clasped in front of him. His gaze didn’t soften. It never softened. “You made

  • The Billionaire's Secret Bride   Chapter Eleven: The Ultimatum

    Aria avoided Liam as best she could for the rest of the week, keeping her head down, drowning herself in tasks that felt endless. Still, she could feel his presence in every corner of the office—the weight of his stare when he passed, the tightening of air when he entered a room.Friday evening, just as she was about to leave, his voice stopped her cold.“Aria. My office. Now.”She froze, clutching her bag, pulse racing. There was no avoiding this. Without a word, she followed him inside. He shut the door behind her, the soft click sounding more like a lock on a cage.He moved behind his desk, his posture rigid, eyes sharp with something colder than before. “Sit.”She did, folding her hands tightly on her lap to hide the tremor in her fingers.For a moment, he said nothing. The silence was deliberate, suffocating, meant to wear her down. Finally, he leaned forward, his voice low but cutting. “You will end this pregnancy.”The air left her lungs. “Excuse me?”“You heard me.” His gaze d

  • The Billionaire's Secret Bride   Chapter Ten: His Denial

    The silence stretched until Aria thought the walls themselves might crack under the weight of it. Liam sat rigid behind his desk, his expression unreadable, as though her words hadn’t landed at all.Then he leaned back slowly, his eyes narrowing. “Say that again.”Her voice trembled, but she forced the words out. “I’m pregnant.”Something flickered across his face, gone so quickly she almost doubted she saw it. He stood abruptly, pacing to the window. His reflection in the glass looked carved from ice.“No,” he said flatly. “That’s not possible.”Her heart clenched. “You think I’d lie about something like this?”He turned, his jaw tight. “You expect me to believe I’m the father after one night? You barely know me. I barely know you.”Her fingers curled into fists. “I know enough. And you were the only one. There’s no doubt.”He shook his head, the denial sharp, final. “You want me to take responsibility for a mistake we both made? No. I won’t. Whatever this is, it’s not mine. It can n

  • The Billionaire's Secret Bride   Chapter Nine: I'm Pregnant!

    Mia was waiting on the couch when Aria stumbled in that night, her heels dangling from one hand, her hair pinned with the last traces of effort she’d given before the party.The apartment smelled faintly of popcorn and nail polish remover. Mia muted the television, her eyes narrowing the second she saw her friend’s face.“That bad?”Aria dropped onto the couch with a groan. “Worse.”“Spill.” Mia pulled her legs up, hugging a pillow to her chest like she was bracing for impact.Aria hesitated, chewing on her lip. “He was there. Of course. Looking… perfect.”Mia rolled her eyes. “Naturally. Rich, powerful, broody. Let me guess....he glared at you like you’d stolen the last donut?”“I wish.” Aria swallowed, the words tasting sour. “He wasn’t alone.”Mia’s brows lifted. “Don’t tell me....”“Fiancée.” The word broke from Aria like glass. “She was right there beside him. Beautiful. Elegant. Exactly the kind of woman who belongs on his arm.”Mia’s mouth fell open. “You’re kidding me.”Aria s

  • The Billionaire's Secret Bride   Chapter Eight: The Fiancée

    The ballroom glittered with chandeliers, every corner polished to perfection. Aria tugged nervously at her dress as she stepped inside. The tenth anniversary of Voss Global was no small event—every executive, partner, and employee had been invited.She’d tried to convince herself all week that she could blend into the crowd, maybe even enjoy it. Tonight was supposed to be about the company, not her personal chaos.“Wow,” Sophie breathed beside her, eyes wide as she scanned the crowd. “This is insane. Do you think we’ll actually see him tonight?”Aria forced a small laugh. “You mean Mr. Voss? He practically owns the place. Of course, he’ll be here.”Sophie elbowed her playfully. “Don’t sound so stiff. Everyone’s dying to see what he’s like outside the office. Imagine if he actually smiles.”Aria’s stomach twisted. She knew what his smile looked like—what it felt like pressed against her lips. She shook the thought away, focusing on the clinking glasses and the hum of conversation aroun

  • The Billionaire's Secret Bride   Chapter Seven: Avoiding Him

    The office was buzzing Monday morning, but Aria felt like she was moving through fog. She kept her head down as she walked past the glass doors of Voss Global, her heart slamming in her chest the moment she spotted Liam’s tall figure by the elevators. He was speaking to one of the directors, his expression hard, detached, and unreadable.Her stomach twisted. She gripped her bag tighter and darted toward her desk, praying he wouldn’t notice her.“Morning, Aria,” Sophie chirped, plopping into the chair beside her. “Rough weekend?”Aria fumbled with her files, forcing a thin smile. “Something like that.”Sophie leaned closer. “You look pale. Are you sick?”“No. Just tired.”Janice from across the aisle joined in. “Tired? You’ve been tired for weeks now. What’s going on? New boyfriend keeping you up?” She grinned, waiting for a reaction.Aria froze, her throat tight. “No, nothing like that. Just… stress.”Sophie tilted her head. “Stress from what? You barely started here.”Aria gave a wea

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