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The Billionaire’s Secret Heirs Chapter 40
~CELINE POV~The morning started with a quietness I couldn't explain, soft sunlight flowed in through the tall window, casting long golden streaks across the marble floor.Last night memories still played in my mind, i had forced myself to forget about it, not to overthink it.I work quietly beside the other maid in the dining room, fading napkins and wiping down crystal glassware.It was peaceful and I wanted it to remain that way but damn it, it didn't. Not with the way Ana kept sneaking glances at me like she had something sitting wicked on the tip of her tongue. And I knew it was going to be hell the moment she opened her mouth.“That one guy who delivered wine last week” One of the maids, Elsie, said, breaking into a giggle. “Now he can flirt” “Too short” Ana Sniffed. “I like tall, handsome, smart, Capable men”She said casting a smirking glance towards the hallway. I did not need to follow it to know exactly who she meant.“You mean like Mr Reid” Elsie teased.Ana didn't even
The Billionaire’s Secret Heirs Chapter 39
~HUNTER’S POV~Dinner was quiet, just the way I preferred it. No chatter, no distractions. The roast was cooked perfectly….tender, rich, seasoned just right. I barely looked up from my plate as I muttered, “This is good.”The head maid, standing off to the side, offered a small smile. “Celine prepared the meal tonight, sir.”My hand froze mid-cut. Knife and fork clinked softly against the porcelain as I set them down. My eyes shifted to my right.Celine. She was already beside me, delicate hands steadying a silver jug as she poured water into my empty glass. Her scent hit me first, subtle, sweet, and warm like honey and jasmine. Too close. I leaned back slightly, needing space, needing to breathe. Then….fuck. She slipped. Just a little, barely a tremor, but enough that cold water spilled onto my hand. Her gasp was soft but sharp, and she scrambled to fix it. “I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to….” she fumbled for a napkin, panic in her voice.The head maid stepped in immediately.
The Billionaire’s Secret Heirs Chapter 38
~HUNTER’S POV~Some days, I wake up knowing the world will test me. Today is one of those days. Charlotte was already pushing limits before noon, refusing to show up for a scheduled shoot. I called her once. No answer. Twice. Straight to voicemail. The third time, she finally picked up, her voice dripping with fake innocence. “Migraine,” she sighed. “I need rest, Hunter.” I pinched the bridge of my nose, pacing the hallway outside my office. “You need a reality check.” Silence. Then a petulant whine. “You’re being dramatic.” “I’m not your boyfriend, Charlotte. I don’t have to put up with this.” My jaw tightened as I glanced at my watch. I didn’t have time for this. “Show up tomorrow, or don’t bother showing up at all.” I hung up before she could spin another excuse. I didn’t need distractions. And yet, the moment I looked up, I found one.Cole.Standing casually in the hallway, hands in his pockets, that smug, self-satisfied smirk stretching across his face. My patien
The Billionaire’s Secret Heirs Chapter 37
~CELINE’S POV~I notice it immediately. The change. The space. The agonizing silence. Breakfast is usually tense, but today, it’s different. Hunter doesn’t throw any sharp remarks my way. Doesn’t send one of his unreadable glances across the table. He doesn’t even look at me. I linger at the dining room entrance, waiting for something—anything—but he just keeps eating, scrolling through his phone like I don’t exist. Like last night never happened. Vincent had crashed here, coming back all wasted and puking his lungs out, the head maid had almost lost her wit, trying to get him upstairs to the guest room.And, of course, picks up on it. He always does. “What’s with the mood, Reid?” Vincent smirks, stabbing into his eggs. “Didn’t sleep well?” Hunter doesn’t even glance up. “I slept fine.” My hands clench at my sides. Why does this bother me so much? I tell myself I’m imagining the effect in his voice, the hesitation. That last night didn’t mean anything—not to him,
The Billionaire’s Secret Heirs Chapter 36
~CELINE’S POV~Hunter looks like a mess. Worse than a mess. His shirt is wrinkled, his collar loose, his hair disheveled like he’s been running his hands through it all night. There’s a dark flush to his skin, the kind that only comes from too much whiskey, too many mistakes. His eyes are glassy but sharp, locked onto me like I’m the only thing keeping him standing. And I should leave. I should turn around, whisper a quick goodnight, and forget that I ever wandered here in the first place. But I don’t. Because the moment stretches too long. Because Hunter doesn’t look at me like I’m just a maid. Because despite everything, a part of me wonders if he wants me here. He lets out a slow breath, then rakes a hand through his hair, as if trying to pull himself together. His lips tilt, just slightly. “Are you going to stand out there all night, or do you want a drink?” I blink. “A drink?” He gestures vaguely behind him, toward the dimly lit study .“That’s what people do w
The Billionaire’s Secret Heirs Chapter 35
~HUNTER’S POV~The club is loud. Too loud. The bass thrums through my chest, banging inside me like a second heartbeat. Bodies move around me, neon lights slicing through the darkness, illuminating faces I don’t recognize—and don’t care to. The air is thick with sweat, alcohol, and desperation. Vincent, on the other hand, is thriving. He leans against the bar like he owns the place, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips as he watches me with amusement. “See?” he shouts over the music, clapping a hand on my shoulder. “This is exactly what you needed.” I take a slow sip of my drink, feeling the burn of whiskey slide down my throat. I don’t answer. I’m not sure if I agree. A woman slides into the space next to me, her perfume cloying and sweet. She’s gorgeous—long legs, dark eyes, a perfect, practiced smile. She leans in, pressing her fingers lightly against my arm. “Haven’t seen you here before,” she purrs. “You don’t look like the type.” I should be interested. I sho
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