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Chapter 10 — Lines Crossed
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When the Billionaire Loved Her Back Chapter 10 — Lines Crossed
The silence inside the car was suffocating.The city rushed past the windows, lights streaking like fractured stars, but Elena barely noticed. Her hands were clenched in her lap, nails biting into her skin as the images from the auction replayed relentlessly in her mind—her father’s face on the screen, the whispers, the doubt in strangers’ eyes.Sebastian sat beside her, rigid, his jaw tight enough to ache. He hadn’t spoken since they left.Finally, Elena broke the silence.“I should have stopped him,” she said quietly. “I should have seen it coming.”Sebastian turned to her instantly. “No.”The force in his voice made her look up.“This is not on you,” he said. “Victor crossed a line tonight.”“He’s crossed many,” she replied bitterly.“Yes,” Sebastian agreed. “But tonight, he made it personal.”The car pulled into the underground garage of the Vale Residence. The moment the doors closed behind them, Sebastian’s composure cracked—just slightly.He removed his jacket and tossed it ont
When the Billionaire Loved Her Back Chapter 9 — The Trap
The invitation arrived just after sunrise.It was elegant. Cream cardstock. Gold lettering. Impeccable.The Harrington Foundation Annual Charity AuctionBy Invitation OnlyElena stared at the envelope on the kitchen island, unease curling in her stomach.“This is Victor’s doing,” she said.Sebastian glanced at the card, expression unreadable. “Yes.”“You’re not even pretending it might not be,” she noted.“He wouldn’t waste a move like this on chance,” Sebastian replied. “The Harrington Foundation sits between several key investors. Public exposure. Controlled chaos.”Elena folded her arms. “So it’s a trap.”“Yes.”She lifted her chin. “Then we attend.”Sebastian studied her carefully. “That’s exactly what he wants.”“And that’s why we go,” she countered. “If we don’t, he controls the narrative. If we do, at least we’re present when he tries to twist it.”A faint smile touched Sebastian’s lips. “You’re learning.”That night, the auction took place at the historic Harrington Estate, a
When the Billionaire Loved Her Back Chapter 8 — Cracks in the Armor
The media storm lasted three days.Three days of headlines, speculation, anonymous “sources,” and relentless scrutiny. Elena learned quickly that silence was a luxury she could no longer afford. Every word mattered. Every expression was dissected.By the fourth night, exhaustion settled deep into her bones.She sat alone in the quiet living room of the Vale Residence, curled on one end of the sofa, a thin blanket wrapped around her shoulders. The city outside glowed softly, but tonight it offered no comfort.Sebastian had been in meetings since dawn.When he finally returned, Elena barely heard the door open.“You should be resting,” he said gently.She looked up, startled. His tie was loosened, suit jacket gone, sleeves rolled up—small signs of fatigue he rarely allowed anyone to see.“I tried,” she said. “My mind won’t stop.”He crossed the room and sat at the opposite end of the sofa, leaving space between them. “Victor released another statement,” he said. “It’s weaker than the la
When the Billionaire Loved Her Back Chapter 7 — Shadows of the Past
The rain returned that evening, soft but relentless, blurring the city lights into streaks of silver and gold. Elena stood by the window of the Vale Residence, her reflection faint in the glass. The day had been exhausting—meetings, calls, strategy discussions—but it was the quiet moments that unsettled her most.Quiet gave her memories room to breathe.“You’re thinking about him,” Sebastian said behind her.She turned, startled. “I didn’t hear you.”“You rarely do,” he replied mildly.She sighed. “Yes. Victor. And… my father. Everything feels tangled.”Sebastian studied her for a moment, then gestured toward the sofa. “Sit with me.”It wasn’t an order. That alone made it different.They sat, a careful distance between them. The city hummed beyond the glass walls.“My father trusted Victor,” Elena said quietly. “He believed Victor would help protect the company if anything happened to him. I wonder sometimes if that trust is what destroyed everything.”Sebastian’s jaw tightened. “Your
When the Billionaire Loved Her Back Chapter 6 — The First Test
The following morning, the city was already awake, but Elena felt as though the world around her had shifted overnight. The gala had ended hours ago, yet the echoes of whispered speculations and pointed glances seemed to follow her at every step. She could feel the weight of being Sebastian Vale’s fiancée pressing against her, a silent but constant reminder that she had crossed into a world she barely understood.Sebastian appeared in the kitchen, dressed sharply in a tailored gray suit, reviewing his tablet. “Morning,” he said, without looking up.“Morning,” Elena replied, sipping her coffee. “Are we… going to face Victor today?”He glanced at her, eyebrows raised. “If by ‘face,’ you mean deal with his first real move to destabilize you, then yes. That’s inevitable.”Her stomach tightened. She had anticipated confrontation, but the idea of being a pawn in his schemes made her uneasy.“He’s already started,” Sebastian continued, turning toward her. “I received a call from your company
When the Billionaire Loved Her Back Chapter 5 — The Game of Appearances
The streets of the city shimmered under the late afternoon sun as Elena and Sebastian stepped out of the Vale Tower. Cameras from paparazzi swarmed, snapping flashes that reflected off his sleek black sedan. Elena’s heart pounded—not from fear of the camera, but from the realization that her life had become a spectacle overnight.Sebastian slid his arm around her waist as they approached the car. The gesture was subtle, controlled, yet unmistakable. Every eye followed them. Every whisper spread like wildfire.“She’s stunning,” one reporter murmured into a microphone.“Do we know who she is?” another asked.Elena clenched her hands inside her coat pockets. She had faced critics before, investors and colleagues who doubted her abilities, but this was different. Now, every step she took carried weight—an image of a couple, a union of power and influence.In the car, Sebastian’s expression was calm, almost bored, while Elena’s stomach churned.“Are you ready?” he asked, voice low.“For wh
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