IN LOVE WITH MY BILLIONAIRE BOSS(He Is Betrothed, But Mine!) のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Chapter 31: Her fight.Olivia's POVThe morning sunlight streaming through my curtains felt cruel. It illuminated every corner of my small apartment, highlighting the bruises and cuts on my body I was trying to ignore. I pulled the blanket tighter around me, wishing I could melt into the couch and disappear.Last night had been a blur-Leonardo's anger, his promise to protect me, and the overwhelming guilt I felt for dragging him into my mess.You didn't drag him in. He wanted to help.The thought was faint, but I couldn't let myself believe it completely. I was used to handling things on my own. It wasn't always pretty, but it kept people at a safe distance.My phone buzzed on the table, startling me. I reached for it with trembling hands and saw Leonardo's name flashing on the screen.I hesitated. Talking to him felt like admitting how weak I'd been, how much I'd let Derek break me. But the phone kept buzzing, and eventually, I swiped to answer."Olivia," Leonardo said, his voice

Chapter 33: The DecisionOlivia's POVThe envelope sat on my desk, glaring at me like a challenge. Inside was my resignation letter, neatly typed and signed, ready to be handed in.I stared at it for what felt like hours, the weight of the decision pressing down on me. My thoughts circled endlessly. Was I being impulsive? Or was this the only way to regain control of my life?After everything that happened with Derek, I couldn't shake the feeling that I no longer belonged here. The bruises on my face had faded slightly, but the invisible scars were deeper.And then there was Leonardo.His concern, his protectiveness-it was suffocating. I couldn't rely on him. Not like this. I had to leave before things became more complicated. Before I let myself believe he'd stay.You're doing the right thing, I told myself.I folded the envelope in half and slipped it into my bag. Today would be my last day.When I stepped into the office, the familiar hum of keyboards and quiet chatter greeted m

Chapter 35: A babyOlivia's POVThe sharp scent of antiseptic filled my nose as my eyes fluttered open, the fluorescent lights above blinding in their harshness.My head throbbed, and my body felt heavy, tethered to the bed by the IV drip connected to my arm. Panic briefly seized me-where was I? What had happened?Then, I saw him.Derek sat at the edge of a chair beside my bed, his lips curled into a smile that sent a shiver down my spine. "You're finally awake, sis," he said, his voice dripping with mock concern.I tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness forced me back onto the pillows. "What... what am I doing here?" I managed to croak, my throat dry and scratchy.Derek leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. "You fainted. They brought you here. Lucky for you, I was around to make sure you were taken care of.""You should leave, Derek." I said without glancing in his direction."That's no way to talk to your brother, I stayed here only to make sure you're okay" he said ra

Chapter 37: Alicia's Plot. Alicia's POVThe evening air outside my apartment was quiet, the city's usual hum reduced to a faint whisper. I leaned back on the plush sofa, my fingers swirling the red wine in my glass. The liquid caught the dim light, mirroring the storm brewing inside me.I glanced at the clock on the wall-7:45 p.m. Derek would be here soon. I had called him an hour ago, my tone casual yet insistent. "Come over," I had said, not bothering with pleasantries. Derek didn't need a reason; he knew better than to question me.It had been months since I had felt truly...satisfied. My pursuit of Leonardo had consumed me, leaving little room for anything else. But tonight, I needed a distraction. Derek was convenient, familiar-a temporary fix for the ache I couldn't seem to shake. I had made a resolve to use him to satisfy myself sexually, leading up to when I finally got married to Leonardo. Did I consider having sex with Derek as cheating on Leonardo? Well, I should have

Leonardo's POVThe phone buzzed on my desk, an interruption I neither needed nor wanted. My head throbbed from a morning of back-to-back meetings, and the last thing I had the patience for was some trivial report or another."Make it quick," I barked as I picked up, already reaching for the coffee that had gone cold hours ago."Sir," my secretary's voice trembled slightly, a rare occurrence for the usually composed woman. That caught my attention. "I've come across something... concerning. It's about Ms. Carter."Alicia? I leaned back in my chair, the tension in my shoulders shifting to a sharper kind of alertness. "What about her?""It seems she's hired a private investigator," she continued, her words careful and deliberate. "To track down someone named Olivia."The coffee cup froze midway to my lips. Olivia. My heart gave a strange, uneven thud. "You're certain?""Yes, sir. The request was made to Frank Reynolds. He's well-known in his field."Of course, Alicia would go to someone