บททั้งหมดของ The Billionaire's Deadly Doting Wife: บทที่ 391 - บทที่ 400

Vespera glanced at Alaric, who smiled and asked before she could speak, "What were they saying? That your design isn't good? The fabric's uncomfortable?"Vespera nodded. "Yeah."Alaric turned to Evelyn. "I heard from my assistant that you auditioned for next year's commercial?""Oh, um, yes..." Evelyn stammered.Alaric smirked. "Well, you don't need to come anymore.""What? Why?" Evelyn's eyes widened. She had fought hard for this audition opportunity. It was supposed to be her stepping stone to the next level in her career. How could it be canceled just like that?Alaric gave her a cold look. "Because you won't pass. You won't even make it through Skyline's front door."Evelyn's face flushed red. She had never been humiliated like this before. All her life, she had been the apple of her family's eye. The entire Pendleton clan took pride in her. After entering the entertainment industry, she had quickly risen to become an A-list star. No one had ever dared to disrespect her. But now,

Finally, they reached the parking lot. Alaric opened the car door, waiting for Vespera to get in before driving towards the apartment. The whole way, Alaric chattered non-stop while Vespera mostly replied in monosyllables.Alaric: "Ves, are you hungry?"Vespera: "No."Alaric: "Want me to grab you something to eat?"Vespera: "No."Alaric: "Are you going to work on your sketches when you get home?"Vespera: "Mm."Alaric: "Can I keep you company while you work?"Vespera: "No."Alaric: "..."'Well, that backfired,' Alaric thought. 'I'm in the doghouse now.'He missed the early days when they first met. Vespera was a bit shy then, but adorably so. Now she was like an ice queen – even colder than Zane's girlfriend Cheryl!Alaric drove painfully slow, barely above the speed limit. Cars behind him were practically honking. When they finally reached Vespera's apartment building, he parked the car. Before he could even turn off the engine, Vespera was out the door.Alaric quickly locked up and

Vespera waited all day at home, but Alaric didn't call, text, or come to see her. In reality, Alaric had just gotten up to eat, waited for the housekeeper to clean his room, and then went back to sleep for the rest of the day.While changing the sheets, the housekeeper noticed small bloodstains. These sheets would have to be thrown away; someone as particular as Alaric would never sleep on them again. And so, the only evidence of that night ended up in the trash outside.Gossip spread among the staff, though. They said Alaric had brought a girl home last night, and that wedding bells might be in the air. After all, in all these years, Alaric had never brought a woman home to stay the night. Vespera was the first – this must be true love!The next day, Alaric woke up intending to return Vespera's purse. But then he got a message from his family about some business trouble, asking him and his brother to come home. It was perfect timing, as Mrs. Strider was ready to go home too. She hadn

Vespera glared at Yvonne, seething with anger. It had always been like this since childhood. Yvonne constantly took what was hers, even though she already had all the love and expectations from their parents. She would steal Vespera’s toys and tear her old dolls to shreds, always with the same excuse: “It’s yours, so I can do whatever I want with it.”But Aurora & Vespera wasn’t just some old doll. It was her career, her dream, her dignity—her only hope of leaving this family and making it on her own. She had poured her heart and soul into this brand, working tirelessly on designs, because it was what she loved most.And now, Yvonne waltzed in, demanding that Vespera hand over Aurora & Vespera. Just like that.There was no way Vespera would give it up. This brand was hers, and no one could take it away!“No way! I’ll never give it to you!” Vespera snapped. “And Elowen better not touch my designs!”The thought of Elowen getting her hands on her work made Vespera sick. She couldn’t bear

They were avoiding each other - one upstairs, one downstairs - neither willing to make the first move. The standoff lasted all afternoon, with Alaric only sending up ice packs for her through the maid. By dinner time, he couldn't take it anymore and went upstairs to call her down.He knocked on the door. No answer. Thinking Vespera was still angry, he knocked again. "Ves, dinner's ready."Still no response. He had to fetch the key to unlock the door, only to find her still lying in bed.He gently shook her shoulder, but she didn't stir. When he turned her over, he was startled by her flushed face. Her forehead was burning hot.After calling her name twice with no response, he immediately scooped her up and rushed downstairs, shouting for the staff to get the car ready - he needed to take her to the hospital.Usually for medical emergencies, they'd just call Lysander over. But ever since Aurora ran off to America to find Heath, Lysander had been summoned there by Eamon as well, leaving