Semua Bab BILLIONAIRE'S LIES: Bab 511 - Bab 520

Each morning, Clarisse woke up with one goal in mind: to regain Saben's heart. She was aware that the path forward would not be easy, that Saben's feelings could not be easily changed, and that the tension between them was not an overnight erasable thing. But she was set on it. She understood the past they shared, the connection that previously dwelled between them, was worth the fight. And at heart, she could sense that Saben loved her still, even though his actions did not always reflect it. She felt the foundation was still there shaky, but there.In spite of the iciness she so frequently experienced from him, Clarisse continued to push. She had always been adept at reading individuals, at picking up on things unsaid, and she was aware that Saben wasn't totally resistant to her existence. But there was more than that. She could perceive the distance he put between them wasn't a product of contempt or disregard. It was apprehension fear of reliving the missteps of the past, fear of

Evening sunlight fell below the horizon, sending a golden warm light through the city as Saben and Clarisse passed side by side, their steps in perfect harmony as they moved along the deserted streets. The air was cool but not cold, with just a hint of a breeze that tousled Clarisse's hair, making it fly across the wind. She couldn't help but reflect on how those little moments, the ones that she had craved, had once seemed so out of her reach. Now, here they were, and it seemed like all that she had ever wished for was finally coming together.Saben looked over at her, his eyes catching the dying light in her hair, and there was something in the expression on his face that caused her heart to skip a beat. The honesty in his eyes made her feel noticed in a way she hadn't been in years."It's odd, isn't it?" Saben murmured, his tone warm and full of significance. "After all we've been through, this feels right."Clarisse shifted her head to look at him, her heart racing at his words. I

"I love you, Saben," she breathed, her voice raw but firmly believed. "I never stopped."Saben's breast constricted at her words. He kissed her softly, his lips languid and measured, as if sealing the vow she had just taken and the vow he had just taken to her. When they broke away, their foreheads touched, and for an instant, it was as if the world held its breath. All was quiet."I love you too, Clarisse. And I'm not leaving."The words lingered between them, not as a pronouncement, but as a mutual fact. There would be no more fleeing, no more dreading being hurt. There would only be what they would construct together.As they walked, their hands never parted, and the crisp night air enveloped them like a gentle hug. Each step into the future was a vow—of transformation, of evolution, of discovery. And as they walked through the empty streets, shoulder to shoulder, there was something decidedly right about it. Something that felt like the start of something beautiful.Clarisse smile

They ate, and as the darkness deepened, Saben invited her for a walk. The city outside them had fallen silent, its streets aglow with only streetlamps that shed a gentle light. They strolled in easy silence, their skin caressed by the cool air, yet neither of them felt the cold. Not when they could feel the heat of each other to cling to.They walked towards a small hill that faced the city, the stars above glinting like diamonds that were strewn across the night sky. At the top, Saben halted, his hand still grasping hers. He looked towards her, his eyes scanning hers as if searching for something."Clarisse." His voice was husky, almost reverent. "Do you ever think we were always supposed to return to this?"Clarisse didn't need to hesitate. She nodded slowly, her heart racing. "I do. I think we were always supposed to end up back in each other's arms."Saben smiled gently, his thumb tracing over the back of her hand. "I never wanted to acknowledge it before, but. I think I've always

As the soft light of the city lights dripped in through the window, creating long shadows on the floor, the tension between them intensified. Saben's smile was gentle, yet there was a undeniable fire behind his eyes as he gazed at Clarisse. His heart pounded, realizing that what they were about to experience transcended the physical. It was all of it—the years spent waiting, regret, love and suffering that had led them here.Clarisse met his eyes, her breathing speeding as her fingers ran along the edge of his jaw. She had been waiting for this moment for what felt like an eternity, and now, as they stared at each other, the world just seemed to hold its breath for them alone. The only thing to be heard was the racing of their hearts, both pounding in unison, both aware that tonight would be the beginning of something entirely different.Saben's hand moved to the small of her back, drawing her close. His touch was soft and possessive, as if he was attempting to catch up on lost time.