บททั้งหมดของ BETRAYED BY MY HUSBAND, I FELL FOR HIS BILLIONAIRE BROTHER : บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

~~Lexi~~I gripped Rachel's arm, my heart racing with anticipation. "What do we do now?" I whispered, my eyes fixed on the figure lurking in the shadows.Rachel's expression was calm and collected. "We need to get out of here," she said, her voice low. "Now."I nodded, and we quickly retreated from the warehouse back to the car, our senses on high alert. Rachel seemed to sense my unease. "We'll be okay, Lexi," she said, her voice reassuring. "We just need to be careful." She was always there for me, no matter what.As we drove away from the warehouse, I couldn't help but wonder who the figure in the shadows was. Was it Ryan's mistress, or someone else entirely?I glanced over at Rachel, who was focused on the road. "Rachel, do you think we're in over our heads?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Rachel's expression was serious. "I don't know, Lexi," she said. "But I do know that we can't back down now. We have to see this through."I nodded, feeling a sense of determination w

~Lexi~~Ethan's words echoed in my mind as we left the apartment. "I'll tell you everything," he had promised. We walked in silence, the only sound being the click of our heels on the pavement.As we turned a corner, Ethan nodded towards a sleek black car parked by the curb. "That's us," he said, opening the door for me.I slid into the passenger seat, feeling a sense of luxury wash over me. The car was immaculate, with soft leather seats and a dashboard that looked like it belonged in a private jet.Ethan got in behind the wheel, his eyes locking onto mine in the rearview mirror. "Buckle up," he said, his voice low and husky.I nodded, feeling excitement mixed with anxious. Where were we going? And what would I learn when we got there?As the car pulled away from the curb, we drove through the city, the lights and sounds blurring together outside the window, I felt a sense of calm wash over me.Ethan's eyes met mine in the rearview mirror, and I saw a hint of a smile there. "We're a

~~Lexi~~I followed Ethan through the winding corridors of his mansion, my heart racing with anticipation. We had been investigating Ryan's embezzlement for weeks, and I knew that Ethan was getting close to uncovering the truth.As we walked, the shadows cast by the flickering candles seemed to grow longer and darker, like skeletal fingers reaching out to snatch us. I shivered, despite the warmth of the evening.Ethan noticed my unease and took my hand, his fingers wrapping around mine like a lifeline. "We're almost there," he said, his voice low and reassuring.We stopped in front of a door that looked like it hadn't been used in years. The wood was old and worn, the doorknob rusty with age.Ethan produced a key and unlocked the door, revealing a room that was shrouded in darkness. The air inside was stale and musty, like a tomb that had been sealed for centuries.I hesitated, my heart pounding in my chest. Something didn't feel right but Ethan's grip on my hand was firm, and he pull

~~Lexi~~I sat in Ethan's office, surrounded by stacks of financial records and documents. We had been investigating Ryan's embezzlement scheme for weeks, and I was determined to get to the bottom of it.Ethan walked in, a cup of coffee in hand, and sat down beside me. "Okay, let's get started," he said, his eyes scanning the documents. "We need to follow the money trail and see where it leads us."I nodded, taking a deep breath. This was it – the moment of truth. We were going to uncover the extent of Ryan's deceit, and I was ready to face whatever we found.As we began to sift through the documents, I noticed a discrepancy in the company's accounts. A large sum of money had been transferred to an offshore bank account, with no clear explanation.Ethan's eyes narrowed. "This looks suspicious," he said. "Let's dig deeper."We spent the next few hours poring over the documents, following the trail of money and uncovering a complex web of transactions. It was clear that Ryan had been us

~~Lexi~~"Stay here," he whispered, his breath warm against my ear. "I'll go check it out."I nodded, my heart racing with anticipation. What if someone was still in the house? What if they were waiting for us?Ethan moved quietly up the stairs, his eyes scanning the darkness. I watched him go, my heart in my throat.Suddenly, I heard a faint noise coming from the kitchen. It sounded like footsteps, light and cautious.My heart skipped a beat. I turned to call out to Ethan, but he was already halfway down the stairs, his eyes locked on mine."Get behind me," he whispered, his voice low and deadly.I didn't hesitate. I moved behind him, my heart pounding in my chest.Ethan moved forward, his eyes scanning the kitchen. And then, he stopped."What is it?" I whispered, my voice barely audible.Ethan's eyes locked on mine. "It's Ryan," he said, his voice low and even.My heart skipped a beat. Ryan? Here?And then, I saw him. Ryan was standing in the corner of the kitchen, his eyes fixed o