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Chapter 59: Adrian
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2026-08-10 16:34:05
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The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 60: The hours between us
The clock on Aiden's desk had long surpassed the hour he typically leaves work. Usually, he would already be home. Even on challenging days, he seldom let work keep him at Scott Corporation late into the night. Recently, however, everything has been going wrong, and the difficulties have left him frustrated enough to lash out at his employees. One problem had barely been settled before another appeared. A delayed contract. An angry client.A board member demanding explanations.A shipment that had gone missing.A department head who needed his approval for a decision that couldn't wait until morning. The company was under pressure. Adrian Blackwood was quietly gaining ground.Everywhere Aiden turned, something needed fixing. And tonight was no different.He leaned back in his chair and rubbed a hand over his tired face.The office around him had emptied hours ago. The once-busy corridors were silent, the lights outside his glass office dimmed to their nighttime setting.Only the fai
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 59: Adrian
Far from the Scott's familiar gardens, polished hallways, and quiet family dinners, another world existed—a world built on calculated decisions, private deals, and secrets that rarely found their way into the headlines.At the center of it stood a man who had learned long ago that the most dangerous people were rarely the loudest.Adrian Blackwood preferred silence.It gave people room to underestimate him.Blackwood Industries occupied the upper floors of a sleek tower overlooking the financial district. Unlike Scott Corporation, where activity could be felt the moment someone stepped through the doors, Blackwood's headquarters was strangely quiet.There were no hurried footsteps. No raised voices. No employees rushing between offices with panicked expressions. Everything was deliberate. Controlled. Even the silence seemed to have a purpose.Adrian Blackwood stood before the enormous windows of his private office, one hand resting casually inside his trouser pocket.His suit was imma
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 58: Regret or not?
Grace had been avoiding Isabella all morning.She kept herself busy with small tasks whenever Isabella appeared in a room, finding reasons to remain downstairs or helping Maria in the kitchen.But she knew she couldn't avoid her forever."Grace."The voice came from behind her.Grace stopped what she was doing.She turned slowly.Isabella stood at the end of the corridor, dressed in a white floral gown that made her look like a beautiful artwork being displayed, her expression pleasant enough to fool anyone who wasn't looking closely."Yes, Miss Isabella?""Come upstairs with me."Grace swallowed. "Is there something you need?""I said come with me."There was nothing harsh in Isabella's voice.That somehow made it worse. Grace followed her upstairs.The moment Isabella closed her bedroom door, the pleasant expression disappeared.Grace remained near the door, hands clasped nervously in front of her.Isabella walked toward her dressing table. "You've been unusually quiet."Grace lower
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 57: Intense feeling
After the tension of the past few days, the house seemed almost peaceful again. Richard had returned from work in a better mood than usual, Lucas had left earlier after finishing some work with Aiden.Maria was in the kitchen supervising dinner when she heard footsteps approaching.She glanced over her shoulder.Evie appeared first. Aiden followed behind her.Maria immediately raised an eyebrow. "What are you two doing in here?"Evie smiled innocently. "We're making dinner."Maria looked at Aiden. "You?"Aiden folded his sleeves. "I can cook."Maria gave him a doubtful look. "You can order food."Evie burst out laughing.Aiden shook his head. "Very funny."Maria sighed dramatically. "Fine. But if the kitchen catches fire, I'm telling Richard neither of you was here."Evie reached for an apron. "Deal."Aiden stepped beside her. "Let me help.""I don't trust you with the knife.""I've handled worse.""That doesn't make me feel better."Maria laughed quietly as she watched them.There w
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 56: The Quiet observer
The following morning, Scott Mansion eagerly embraced its lively routine..Breakfast was over. Richard had already left for the office, and Aiden had followed shortly afterward, carrying the strain of another difficult day at Scott Corporation with him. Evie had gone to university, while Vivian remained occupied with preparations for the upcoming charity gala. Maria was standing near the servants' entrance, checking the household schedule, when Grace appeared at the end of the corridor.She was dressed to leave.Maria glanced at the clock.It was earlier than Grace usually went anywhere."Grace?"Grace stopped. "Yes, ma'am?""You're going out?"Grace adjusted the strap of her handbag. "I need to visit my mother."Maria's expression softened. "Is she alright?""Yes."The answer came quickly.Grace seemed to realize it herself and added, "She's fine. I just haven't visited her in a while."Maria nodded. "Of course. Go ahead.""Thank you."Grace turned toward the door.Maria watched her
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 55: Shadows closing in
Grace had been carrying folded linens toward the servants' quarters when she saw them.She stopped.Aiden whispered something that made Evie laugh.They walked together for several moments before eventually going their separate ways.There was nothing openly suspicious about what Grace had seen..No obvious confession.No secret kiss.Nothing Isabella could use as undeniable proof.But Grace had watched them for weeks.She knew there was something different about the way Aiden looked at Evie.Something protective. Something familiar.Something that went far beyond what Isabella had asked her to observe.Grace tightened her grip around the basket.For the first time, she thought about the envelopes.The money. The messages. The questions Isabella kept asking.What exactly am I helping her uncover?Grace had always told herself she was only observing. Only reporting. She wasn't hurting anyone. At least, that was what she had believed.But suddenly, the excuse felt weak.She looked toward
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