Semua Bab Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets: Bab 131 - Bab 140

AUDREY'S POVMy eyes felt heavy as I slowly opened them and when I glanced to the side, I noticed that Lucas wasn't by my side in bed. Where did he go?I stretched for a while, my body still feeling sore from our crazy exercise last night. My face burned when I realized how bold and crazy I was as I buried my face into my pillow.I slowly got out of bed as I put on my slippers and slipped my pajamas on before heading for the sitting room. I could hear voices talking and a frown formed on my face as I approached living slowly.I caught sight of a guy sitting by the dining table and when I looked ahead, my eyes widened in shock when I saw a lady hugging Lucas tightly like she was some kind of leech.“What's going on here?” I asked as I stepped forward and Lucas immediately broke out of the hug before towards me while I narrowed my eyes at him.“You're awake? I'm sorry if we woke you.” He said as he took my hand. I wanted to yank my hand away from his, but I decided to be patient so that

Audrey’s POVMy breath hitched, my entire body frozen in place. My mind screamed at me to walk away, to pretend I hadn’t just stumbled upon something so disturbing. But I couldn’t. James and Molly… They weren’t siblings? That was the only explanation, right? Or had I walked into something much worse?I took a step back, with my heart pounding violently against my ribs. My first instinct was to run straight to Lucas and tell him everything. But how would I even begin to explain this? Hey, your supposed siblings are screwing each other in the guest room. By the way, I think Molly is up to something sinister too.Yeah, that would go well. I needed proof. I pulled out my phone, cursing under my breath when I remembered it was still charging. My luck was absolute garbage.A sudden thud from inside the room jolted me from my thoughts. My hands trembled as I stepped backward, trying to move as quietly as possible. But before I could fully retreat, the door creaked open. Molly. Her eyes locked

Audrey’s POVThe moment I ended the call, guilt clawed at my insides. I had just agreed to meet someone behind Lucas’s back. Someone I barely trusted. But I had no choice—whoever had threatened Aiden wasn’t bluffing. I had to move carefully. I threw on a hoodie, pulled the strings tight, and checked the hallway. The house was quiet, too quiet. Eerie, suffocating. As if the walls themselves were watching me. I grabbed my car keys, but just as I reached the front door, a voice stopped me cold.“Going somewhere?”I turned sharply. James stood at the top of the staircase, arms crossed, amusement flickering in his eyes. Too much amusement.“I need some air,” I said evenly.James tilted his head. “Air, huh?” He took a slow step down. Then another. The hairs on my arms rose. Something about his energy was different. More calculating. More dangerous. I tightened my grip on the keys. “Yeah. I won’t be long.” James hummed, stopping at the bottom step. He studied me, as if peeling back my skin,

Audrey’s POVThe sound of the door closing behind Lucas hit like a gunshot. I stood there, frozen, staring at the empty space where he had been. The tension in the air still clung to my skin, wrapping around my throat like a noose. He walked away. I should have gone after him. I should have screamed, begged—anything—but my legs refused to move.Then, from the hallway, I heard the unmistakable sound of glass shattering. I jolted, my heart hammering.Lucas. I ran, my feet barely touching the floor as I turned the corner. He was there, his back to me, his hands braced against the wall. The remains of a whiskey glass lay in jagged pieces at his feet. The expensive bottle sat abandoned on the table beside him. His shoulders rose and fell with each uneven breath. I swallowed hard. “Lucas—”“Don’t.” His voice was low, raw. A warning. I hesitated. “Please, just—.” He spun around. His expression was lethal. His dark eyes burned into me, filled with something beyond anger. Beyond betrayal.“You

A silence beat.And then James exploded into laughter. "You're crazy."Lucas didn't flinch. "Perhaps.”"Lucas, no. He won't believe it.”My body tensed. "How?"James winced. "I already regret this."Lucas's eyes were on me. "We fake a breakup."I stopped.He squeezed, his voice grating. "You go back to him. Make him trust you. Find out what he's doing."I struggled free. "No.”“ Audrey— “"You just said that you can't lose me. And then you want me to stroll right into his trap again?"Lucas breathed out, his hand running through his hair. "I wouldn't hurt you."I glared at James. "Tell him this is crazy."James exhaled. "It is crazy." He then smiled. "But it could work.”Lucas chuckled. "Exactly."I waved my hands.I swallowed hard. "What if I lose you?"Lucas framed my face. "That won't happen."I wanted to believe him.But I knew, deep down—this was a dangerous game.And we were going to risk everything.The BreakupThe next day, the plan was set.Lucas and I had to make it happen.