บททั้งหมดของ THE BILLIONAIRE'S TWO-FACED BRIDE: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

Kehlani’s POVThe night was still young. Alec had said that, and I wasn’t sure if it was a warning or a promise.The gala was in full swing—glasses clinking, laughter echoing through the grand hall, the scent of expensive perfume lingering in the air. I had barely taken a sip of my champagne, my fingers tightening around the stem of the glass every time someone looked at me a little too long.Jessica, of course, was in her element. She had a talent for maneuvering through high society, pulling me along with her like I was a new accessory she was showing off. Alec had disappeared into a conversation with a group of men in tuxedos, and I took the opportunity to slip away from Jessica’s grasp.I found a quiet corner near the bar, exhaling as I took a moment to breathe.“Already tired of pretending?”I turned at the voice. A man leaned against the bar, watching me with mild amusement. He was older, maybe mid-forties, with sharp blue eyes and a knowing smirk.“I don’t know what you mean,”

Kehlani’s POVThe next morning, I woke up to a pounding headache and an annoying buzzing from my phone."Ugh," I groaned, rolling over and grabbing it from the nightstand. Several missed calls. A flood of notifications. My stomach twisted. That was never a good sign.I opened the first message."Kehlani, is this you?!"Attached was a link. My pulse kicked up. I hesitated, then tapped it.A gossip site loaded, displaying a blurry but recognizable image of me outside the building last night—facing Rowley. The headline made my stomach drop."Billionaire Wife Kehlani Castor’s Secret Past—Ex-Lover Comes Back?!"My heart pounded.Alec.I pushed off the bed, grabbed my robe, and stormed out of the bedroom.I found him in the living room, sitting on the couch, scrolling through his phone. He looked up as I entered, his green eyes unreadable."You saw it?" I demanded.He nodded, setting his phone aside. "I had a feeling this would happen."I clenched my fists. "And you didn’t think to warn me?

Kehlani’s POVI woke up to the sound of my phone vibrating on the nightstand. Groggy, I reached for it, blinking at the screen. Unknown Number.I hesitated. Alec had told me to block Rowley, and I had. But this—this could be him, finding another way to reach me. My stomach twisted.I answered. “Hello?”Silence. Then, a low chuckle. “Did you really think blocking my number would get rid of me, Kehlani?”I stiffened. “What do you want?”Rowley tsked. “You already know the answer to that.”“I don’t have time for games.”“Then I’ll be direct. Meet me, tonight. Alone.”I exhaled sharply. “Why would I do that?”“You’re smart. You’ll figure it out.”The call ended.I clenched my jaw, staring at the phone.Alec was right—Rowley was trouble. But that didn’t mean I was just going to roll over and obey Alec’s command to ignore him. If Rowley wanted something, I needed to find out what it was.My thoughts were interrupted by the door creaking open. Alec stepped in, still in his dress shirt, his t

Kelhani's POVAlec's eyes never left Dominic's face. "I think it's time for you to leave, Hayes."Dominic raised an eyebrow, his gaze flicking to me before returning to Alec. "I'm not sure that's a good idea."Alec's expression turned glacial. "I didn't ask for your opinion. If you don't leave willingly, I'll have security escort you out."Dominic's eyes narrowed, but he seemed to sense that Alec wasn't bluffing. "Fine," he said, his voice dripping with annoyance. "But this isn't over."He turned to me, his eyes searching. "You okay, Kehlani?"I nodded, trying to reassure him. "I'm fine, Dominic. Thanks for checking in."Dominic's gaze lingered on me for a moment before he turned and strode out of the room, leaving Alec and me alone.The tension between us was palpable, but I tried to break the silence. "Alec, I think we need to talk about what's going on."The door clicked shut behind Dominic, leaving me alone with Alec. The air between us was thick with unspoken words, tension crack

Kehlani’s POVI left the café with my mind spinning, Rowley’s smug expression still burned into my thoughts. The weight of his words clung to me, suffocating. A marriage certificate. Alec’s and mine. He had proof, and he wasn’t bluffing.The streets of Manhattan buzzed around me, but I barely noticed the noise. My phone buzzed in my coat pocket, and I pulled it out with a deep sigh.Alec.I hesitated before answering. “Yes?”“I need you at the office,” he said, his voice clipped.I frowned. “Now?”“Yes. Now.”He didn’t wait for my response before hanging up.Perfect. Just what I needed.By the time I arrived at Castor Enterprises, I was in no mood to deal with Alec’s usual cold demeanor. The receptionist gave me a polite nod as I made my way up to his office.I didn’t bother knocking. “What’s so urgent?”Alec was behind his massive desk, his sleeves rolled up, dark green eyes scanning a file. He didn’t glance up. “You took your time.”I crossed my arms. “You called me five minutes ago