Shattered vows: Revenge of an ex bride のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

“Unto the next.” Elera continued. “No decision is to be made without both parties' approval. This includes any form of announcement, public appearances, interviews and more “She made sure to shoot Killian a knowing look as she spoke. He nodded but his expression was neutral this time. “Agreed. There will be full transparency henceforth.”Lilian read the next rule. “No one— neither the parties involved or any of their associates who are aware of the truth behind this can leak it. Any breach of this secret will result in severe consequences for the party at fault.”Killian's lawyer, Richard, finally spoke up. “What exactly do you mean by ‘severe’?”Elara answered his question with a stone face because she wasn't here to play. Neither will she allow anyone to jeopardize things without a punishment. “Twenty years in prison, punishable by law and a one billion dollar fine.”The lawyers exchanged glances but said nothing while Killian and Elara had a stare down. He didn't break their star

It had been a couple of days since they had signed the contract. Killian messaged her to come to his mansion for a talk.Elara had always known that Killian Hayes was powerful and wealthy. He has the kind of wealth that could power generations, the type that would forever be whispered through bloodlines and leave legacies in its wake, but nothing has prepared her for the awe she felt stepping into his mansion.From the moment she drove through the enormous iron gates, she was met with a spectacular view. The mansion itself stood tall in its glory— an architectural masterpiece with sleek modern finishes and classic traditional elements all blended seamlessly.The building screamed wealth and power. The driveway was long and paved with a Blackstone polished to perfection. On either side of the driveway stood towering stone sculptures and flower hedges. “He must love art.” She muttered.A breathtaking fountain stood in the center of the driveway, its water cascading like a waterfall add

Elara sat in front of the massive vanity mirror in one of the guest rooms at Killian's mansion. Tonight was the night of the gala where they would be making their first public appearance together.She stared at her reflection and marvelled at how talented the makeup artists waa. The woman had done a spectacular job— her skin glowed, her lips were painted a variant shade of red, her eyes had a smoky makeup that looked very seductive. She barely recognized herself.She got up and walked over to the full length mirror to look at her dress. The silk fabric clung to her body like a second skin. The dress was a masterpiece, it was black in color, under the glow of the chandelier the fabric looked like liquid as she moved. It has a plunging neckline that was teasing but didn't show too much, a high slit that was almost scandalous but was still elegant. The straps were made of diamonds that formed a crisscross pattern on her back.The dress screamed danger, wealth and power. And tonight, she

The cameras were still flashing rapidly, the reported whispering furiously amongst themselves but she barely paid attention to it.Her heart was still hammering in her chest, her body betraying her and seeking more of Killian's warmth. The kiss had been meant for show—for the benefit of the crowd—but damn if it hadn’t felt real.Too real.Killian smirked down at her, his eyes were darker than before and held an emotion she couldn't quite decipher. “Mission accomplished.”Elara swallowed, forcing herself to step back, to put distance between them. “Yeah,” she said, voice a little too breathless. “Mission accomplished.”His gaze flicked to her lips, then back to her eyes. For a second, she thought he might kiss her again.And the most dangerous part? She wasn’t sure she’d stop him.But before history could repeat it, a voice interrupted them. “Well, that was quite the performance.”Elara turned to see an elderly man approach them. She recognized him, he was one of the biggest investors

The drive to Killian’s estate was quiet.Not the peaceful type of quiet, but the tense silence that had a lot of unspoken words lingering between them. After everything that had happened at the gala, the heat between them had finally settled down. Elras had expected to be taken to her home but instead Killian ordered the driver to take them “home”.His home.She wanted to object but something about the way he tapped his finger lightly against his knee, clenched his jaw, told her not to. He was thinking about someone. Planning, so she didn't want to interrupt.She turned her stranded to the city that blurred as they drove past it, mesmerized by the beauty of it all.After what felt like an eternity, they finally arrived at his mansion. She wasn't sure that she would ever be able to get over how magnificent his house was.A literal fortress.The car rolled to a stop and parked, before she could even reach for her door handle, Killian's butler opened the door for her.“Ms. Beckett.” He