Semua Bab THE BILLIONAIRE'S TWO-FACED BRIDE: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Alec’s POVI stared out the window of my penthouse office, the city’s skyline bathed in golden hues as the sun dipped below the horizon. The day had been long, exhausting, and filled with dead ends. I ran a hand through my hair, the weight of frustration pressing against my temples. Kehlani was still missing, and every second she remained gone felt like an eternity.A sharp knock on the door broke through my thoughts. I turned, already knowing who it was before Rowan stepped inside, his expression unreadable.“Well?” I asked, not in the mood for games.Rowan didn’t waste time. “I found him.”My entire body went still. “Where?”Rowan closed the door behind him and stepped forward, dropping a small piece of paper onto my desk. “Dominic’s been hiding out in a private estate just outside the city. It’s secluded, high security, but nothing we can’t handle.”I snatched the paper, scanning the address. My heartbeat quickened, my pulse thrumming with anticipation. This was it.Without hesitat

Kehlani’s POVI woke up to a soft shine of morning light slipping through the curtains, painting beautiful streaks on the walls. My body felt lighter than it had in days, and for the first time in a while, I wasn't instantly hit with an overwhelming sense of exhaustion.Instead, I thought about him.Alec.The way he had looked at me last night. The way his presence had lingered, suffocating yet intoxicating. The way his lips had felt against mine—like a demand, a promise, a challenge all wrapped into one.I exhaled and sat up, raking a hand through my hair. Maybe, just maybe, things weren’t as complicated as I was making them.And then, like a switch flipping, I remembered Dominic’s words.My fingers curled into the sheets.The excitement that had been bubbling inside me cooled almost instantly, replaced by a sense of unease. I didn’t want to think about what Dominic had said, didn’t want his voice replaying in my head like an ugly reminder of a truth I wasn’t ready to face.But it wa

Kehlani’s POVThe weight of Dominic’s words sat heavily in my chest, like a storm brewing on the horizon. I barely remembered the drive home, only that Noah had dozed off in the backseat, his small hand still clutching the limited-edition action figure he’d picked out. The boy had no idea of the turmoil swirling inside me, of the way my mind refused to settle.Alec’s past. The secrets Rowan would uncover. The warning Dominic had given me.The house was quiet when I walked in, the kind of stillness that felt unnatural. I handed Noah off to one of the maids, whispering for her to put him to bed, and made my way upstairs. My heels clicked against the marble floor, but even that sound felt distant.I needed a moment to breathe.The bedroom was dark, save for the faint glow of the city skyline bleeding through the floor-to-ceiling windows. I kicked off my shoes, shrugging off my coat, and let myself sink into the edge of the bed.My mind wouldn’t stop.I pressed a hand against my temple, t

Kehlani’s POVThe morning was cold. Unforgiving.I sat in Alec’s study, my fingers curled around the warm porcelain of a coffee cup, but the heat did nothing to thaw the ice that had settled in my chest. The room was silent save for the occasional crackle of the fireplace, the soft hum of the city beyond the towering windows.I hadn’t slept. Not really.Alec had left before I woke up, and I didn’t ask where he went. I wasn’t sure I wanted to know.I had spent the better part of the night turning over every piece of the puzzle in my mind. The letter. Dominic’s warning. The way Alec looked at me, like I was walking too close to something I wasn’t meant to see. I had asked Rowan to dig into Alec’s past. I needed answers. And now—Rowan was standing in front of me, delivering them.His expression was as unreadable as ever, but there was something heavy in his eyes. A weight I had never seen before.“He wanted you to know.” Rowan’s voice was quiet but firm. “He told me to tell you.”I set

Kehlani’s POV The car ride home was quiet except for Noah’s soft snores in the backseat. Alec drove with one hand on the wheel, his other tapping lightly against his thigh. The tension from earlier still hung in the air between us, unspoken but impossible to ignore. I stared out the window, watching the city lights blur past. “You’re awfully quiet,” Alec said. I turned to face him. “Just tired.” He hummed, his lips twitching. “Liar.” I scoffed. “Excuse me?” “You’re thinking about something.” His dark green eyes flicked toward me briefly before returning to the road. “Spill.” I crossed my arms. “What makes you think I want to talk about it?” “You always talk when something’s bothering you.” I frowned. “You don’t know me that well.” Alec let out a low chuckle. “Oh, I do.” The arrogance in his voice made me roll my eyes. I refused to take the bait. Instead, I changed the subject. “Noah had fun today.” Alec nodded, his expression softening. “Yeah. He needed it.” I hesitated