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CHAPTER 36

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JASMINE POV.

Nathan gave the salesgirl a slight nod, and without a word, she turned and disappeared into a storage room behind the counter. Seconds later, she returned, holding a white box with a gold ribbon tied around it.

“What’s this?” I asked, my brows pulling together.

“Open it,” Nathan said, the corner of his mouth twitching in a soft smile.

I took the box from the girl and slowly tugged the ribbon loose. The lid lifted easily, and I gasped.

Inside the box was a limited-edition, hand-stitched white dress that had been sold out for weeks.

“Nathan, this is…” I gasped.

“Thank you,” he said, still smiling. I never got to repay you after my guest ruined your dress at my wedding .”

“That was years ago,” I said, gently closing the lid. “And it was just a dress. You don’t owe me anything. Especially not this kind of dress. It’s too much.”

“I don’t think it is,” he replied softly. “You have been through hell, Jasmine. The media tore you apart, and still… you carry yourself like you have
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  • WIFE TO A CHEATER BRIDE TO A BILLIONAIRE    CHAPTER 39

    THIRD PERSON POV. The elevator ride down felt longer than the lunch itself. Kimberly clutched her phone so tightly her knuckles turned white. The screen was still glowing with notifications; likes, shares and comments from that picture. She wanted to throw up.Outside, the sun was far too bright for her mood. Paparazzi hadn’t spotted her yet, but she pulled her coat tighter around her growing belly just in case. Every step toward her car felt like she was being judged.She slid into the driver’s seat and slammed the door, her breathing shallow as she opened the Instagram app again. “Damn it,” she hissed, jabbing at the screen to delete it.Too late. The screenshots were already floating around. Gossip accounts had reposted it. People were tagging media outlets. One blog had already labeled them “former rivals turned friends.”She didn’t even hear the car pull up beside hers until a hand knocked hard against the window.She jumped.Martin.She rolled down the window. “What the hell—

  • WIFE TO A CHEATER BRIDE TO A BILLIONAIRE    CHAPTER 38

    JASMINE STONE. The rooftop café was quieter than usual. Only a few tables were occupied, and a gentle breeze tugged at the edge of the white umbrellas. Kimberly was already seated, black sunglasses perched on her head like a crown, scrolling through her phone with one hand and sipping sparkling water with the other.She looked up when I approached, lips curling faintly. “No security detail today? I thought William kept you on a leash.”I slid into the chair across from her. “Good afternoon to you too, Kimberly.”She gave a dramatic sigh. “Let’s just get this over with.”A waiter appeared. I ordered a citrus spritz, ignoring the sharp way she watched me like she was waiting for a punchline I hadn’t delivered yet.“I have been thinking about what you said,” I said after a beat. “About your clients leaving.”Her gaze sharpened. “Are you here to admit that you are the one sabotaging everything?”“I might be a lot of things, Kimberly. But I’m not a liar. Or a thief.”She gave a bitter lau

  • WIFE TO A CHEATER BRIDE TO A BILLIONAIRE    CHAPTER 37

    Kelvin gripped my hands tightly as he dragged me out of the swimming area. My heart was pounding, and I knew I had to escape. I yanked my hands free from his hold and ran in the opposite direction, but it didn’t last long before he caught me again.“You won’t last long if you go outside,” Kelvin said.“Uhm?” I asked, confused.Kelvin released me, shoving his hands into his pockets. “Outside that door, there are more than a dozen students waiting to capture you and bring you to my elder brother. There’s no way you’ll be able to escape without my help.”“Help?” I echoed like a child learning a new word.“Follow me, and I will help you.”I almost laughed at his offer. Help? Did he really think I was stupid enough to fall for that? He was probably going to drag me straight to my doom.He sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Look, I know you have no reason to believe me, but you have to trust me. It’s either me or them, and you’re better off with me,” he said softly.I shook my head.

  • WIFE TO A CHEATER BRIDE TO A BILLIONAIRE    CHAPTER 36

    JASMINE POV.Nathan gave the salesgirl a slight nod, and without a word, she turned and disappeared into a storage room behind the counter. Seconds later, she returned, holding a white box with a gold ribbon tied around it.“What’s this?” I asked, my brows pulling together.“Open it,” Nathan said, the corner of his mouth twitching in a soft smile.I took the box from the girl and slowly tugged the ribbon loose. The lid lifted easily, and I gasped.Inside the box was a limited-edition, hand-stitched white dress that had been sold out for weeks.“Nathan, this is…” I gasped.“Thank you,” he said, still smiling. I never got to repay you after my guest ruined your dress at my wedding .”“That was years ago,” I said, gently closing the lid. “And it was just a dress. You don’t owe me anything. Especially not this kind of dress. It’s too much.”“I don’t think it is,” he replied softly. “You have been through hell, Jasmine. The media tore you apart, and still… you carry yourself like you have

  • WIFE TO A CHEATER BRIDE TO A BILLIONAIRE    CHAPTER 35

    THIRD PERSON POV.Kimberly dropped the phone on the marble countertop carelessly. Her nostrils flared as she pressed both hands against her rounded belly, breathing heavily. The baby kicked again, and she grimaced in pain. Whenever she was agitated, it flared up. Her OB had warned her about stress, but Kimberly had never been the kind of woman who took orders well, especially not from doctors.Martin, who had been sitting quietly at the corner of the room, rushed forward the moment he noticed. “Kim? What’s wrong?” He reached out to steady her, but she threw her palm out to stop him.“Don’t,” she snapped, glaring at him with narrowed eyes. “You don’t get to touch me right now.”He blinked, momentarily stunned. “I just… I thought you were in pain—”“Oh, now you care?” She said, “That was the third cancellation this week, Martin. The third. Do you even understand what that means?”His eyes darted to the phone on the table, then back to her. “I…I will look into it.”“You will look into it

  • WIFE TO A CHEATER BRIDE TO A BILLIONAIRE    CHAPTER 34

    JASMINE POV.“We started this arrangement on mutual terms. A fake contract for revenge on my ex-husband, Martin, and Kimberly.” I took a step closer, heat rising under my skin. “And honestly… I still don’t understand why you offered to help me through a contract marriage.”His head turned slightly. Just enough to let me know he was listening.“Was it because you wanted to control the situation? Or maybe humiliate me for how things ended between us in the past?” I asked. His brows furrowed, but he still didn’t say anything.“If that’s what this is about, please stop. I’m not that girl anymore. And truthfully, I don’t even care about your reasons anymore.” I folded my arms, holding onto myself a little tighter. “So here’s what we are going to do. We stick to the plan. The one we agreed to from the beginning. That’s why we are here in the first place. I said yes to this for one reason: to take back control and get revenge on Martin and Kimberly. That’s all.”I let out a breath. “So no m

  • WIFE TO A CHEATER BRIDE TO A BILLIONAIRE    CHAPTER 33

    JASMINE POV. The door slammed behind us the moment we got back to the hotel suite.I barely had time to remove my coat before William stormed across the room and started yanking clothes off hangers. “What are you doing?” I asked, slowly closing the distance between us.“Packing,” he said shortly. “You should do the same.”I blinked. “Wait, what? Why?”He didn’t answer. Instead, he walked over to the closet and dragged down my small suitcase, tossing it onto the second bed. I stepped in front of it, arms crossed.“William, talk to me. What is going on?”He finally looked at me, and there was something dark in his eyes. “Do you have any idea how worried I was?”That took me by surprise.“You just left without leaving a message or note,” he said, throwing my clothes into the suitcase. “I searched the goddamn streets like a mad dog.”“I was safe….” “No, Jasmine, you weren’t!” he snapped, cutting me off. “You had no idea who that girl was. You followed a stranger to a second location wi

  • WIFE TO A CHEATER BRIDE TO A BILLIONAIRE    CHAPTER 32

    WILLIAM STONE “What’s the matter?” he whispered. “Don’t want to lose another girl to your lies?”I stared at him, blood roaring in my ears. “You leave Jasmine out of this,” I said tightly. “She has nothing to do with our past—she doesn’t even know. And there’s no reason to drag her into whatever twisted revenge game you are playing.”Judas chuckled. “No promises, little cousin. It’s just that…” His eyes glinted. “She is very… precious to you. That’s new.”I was about to respond when I felt an odd tightness in my chest. My heart began to race erratically, thumping in a rhythm that didn’t feel like mine.“What the hell did you do?” I muttered.Judas tilted his head with mock innocence. “What? Don’t tell me you drank that beer. You?” He clucked his tongue. “Well, I’m surprised. After all these years, after everything… you still trusted me?”My limbs felt heavier, and my vision wavered at the edges like the light in the bar was slowly dimming.“You bastard,” I hissed, trying to rise.“Re

  • WIFE TO A CHEATER BRIDE TO A BILLIONAIRE    CHAPTER 31

    JASMINE CARTER I pulled on a robe and stepped into the hallway, expecting to see William, but he was not there. I checked the main room and even the small kitchenette. She wasn’t there, and his bed was untouched.I picked up the phone and called for room service. When the woman brought up my breakfast tray, I hesitated, then asked, “Sorry… did you happen to see the man I came with?”She blinked. “Mr. Stone? He left last night, ma’am. Haven’t seen him come back.”“Right,” I murmured, forcing a smile. “Thank you,” I said as she left.Was it because I told him to get out of my space?I just needed room to breathe, not for him to disappear entirely.I pushed the breakfast tray aside, suddenly not hungry anymore. I threw on a pair of jeans, a long coat, and sunglasses, then headed out. The hotel sat in the middle of a quaint, cobblestone town with crooked roofs and flower boxes hanging from windows. It was charming in a postcard kind of way and perfect for young couples. I wandered, stop

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