Semua Bab THE BILLIONAIRE'S TWO-FACED BRIDE: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Kehlani’s POVThe café door chimed as Diana and I stepped out, the brisk New York air cutting through my coat. I barely noticed. My mind was spinning too fast, replaying every word she had said. The article. The rumors. The enemies I didn’t even know I had.I turned to Diana. “How long has this been going on?”She tucked her hands into the pockets of her coat. “A few weeks, at least. The whispers started first—little things. People questioning where you came from, why Alec married you. But this?” She tapped the folded newspaper in my hands. “This is just the beginning.”I exhaled sharply. “Great.”Diana smirked. “I told you before—you either run from it or own it.”“I don’t run.”“Good.”I started walking toward my car, but Diana’s voice stopped me.“Kehlani.”I turned back. “Yeah?”She hesitated, then sighed. “Just… be careful. You have no idea who might be watching.”I held her gaze for a moment before nodding. “I always am.”—I barely had time to process everything before I was st

Kehlani’s POVThe first time I noticed it, I thought I was being paranoid.It was subtle—just a flicker of movement at the edge of my vision as I stepped out of the car. The air was crisp, the late afternoon sun casting golden light on the sidewalk. The doorman at Alec’s building nodded as he opened the door for me, and I adjusted my sunglasses, pushing the uneasy feeling away.But then it happened again.A few days later, I was at a café, scrolling through fabric swatches on my phone when I felt the weight of someone’s gaze. I looked up sharply, scanning the street outside. Nothing. Just people going about their day.Still, the feeling didn’t leave.I shook it off and focused on the reason I was here. Alec had given me the money. More money than I’d ever imagined having at my disposal. I’d promised myself I’d use it wisely—something for me, something no one could take away.Fashion had always been my escape. Now, it would be my future.The café door chimed as Natalie slid into the se

Kehlani’s POVThe tea had long gone cold in my hands, but I barely noticed. I sat curled up on my couch, staring at the city skyline through the massive windows of my apartment. The unknown number's call still echoed in my mind."You look different, Kehlani."I exhaled sharply, setting my mug on the coffee table. The room was silent except for the distant hum of traffic. I should sleep. I should shake off the unease and move on. But my gut told me this wasn’t just some random prank.Alec would be here soon. He hadn't texted or called again, but I knew he meant it when he said he was on his way.Then—just as the thought crossed my mind—my phone buzzed.Alec: I’m outside. Let me in.I moved quickly, undoing the locks and opening the door. Alec stepped inside, his tall frame filling the space, his dark coat dusted with the remnants of the city's chill. His gaze swept over me, scanning, assessing.“You’re pale,” he murmured. “What happened?”I shut the door behind him and folded my arms.

Kelhani’s POVThe silence between us was thick. Alec drove with one hand on the wheel, his other resting on the center console, close but not touching. The city lights flickered past us, painting his sharp features in shifting gold and silver hues.I turned my gaze to the window, trying to process the events of the day. Finn’s sudden reappearance, his smug confidence, the way he acted like he still had a claim on me. And then Alec—his unwavering presence, his quiet but absolute authority.“You’re thinking too much,” Alec said, his voice smooth but edged with something unreadable.I glanced at him. “And you’re too quiet.”One corner of his mouth lifted slightly. “You’d prefer if I started lecturing you?”I scoffed, crossing my arms. “You already did that earlier.”Alec hummed, neither confirming nor denying. His fingers drummed lightly against the leather steering wheel. “You should’ve let me handle Finn.”I turned fully to him now. “And what would that have accomplished?”“He wouldn’t

Kehlani’s POVThe door clicked shut behind Alec, and I stared at it for a moment longer than I should have.Then, I exhaled and picked up my coffee, only to realize it had gone cold.I sighed, setting the cup down. My fingers drummed against the counter. The apartment felt emptier without him in it, but that was ridiculous. I had spent plenty of time alone.So why did it feel different now?Before I could think about it too much, my phone vibrated on the table. I glanced at the screen.Mira. Mira is my new assistant. Natalie's sister. I hesitated before answering."Kehlani," Mira's voice was smooth, but I could hear the curiosity beneath it. "What are you doing?""Drinking cold coffee," I muttered."That’s tragic," she said dryly. "But somehow, I don’t think that’s the real problem here."I rolled my eyes. "You called to check on my caffeine consumption?""No," Mira said, amusement laced in her tone. "I called because I have a strong suspicion that you just had another… moment with A