บททั้งหมดของ THE BILLONIARE UNWANTED SUBSTITUTE BRIDE: บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 60

Lily’s pulse pounded as she stared at Liam, his stormy gaze locked onto hers. The air between them was thick with unspoken words, a battlefield of emotions neither was willing to name. She gripped the file tighter, the paper crinkling under the force of her hold.“Tell me the truth,” she demanded, her voice steadier than she felt. “Who is this?”Liam’s jaw flexed, the muscle twitching beneath his skin. “Put the file down, Lily.”She didn’t. Instead, she took a step back, her heart hammering against her ribs. “Are you protecting someone? Or is this another lie I’m supposed to swallow?”A dangerous silence stretched between them.Liam exhaled slowly, his eyes darkening. “You’re digging into things you don’t understand.”“Then explain it to me!” she shot back, frustration bubbling over. “You can’t keep shutting me out and expecting me to blindly follow you. I deserve to know what’s going on.”Liam moved before she could react, closing the distance between them in three strides. He snatch

Lily's heart pounded as she navigated the dimly lit streets of the city. The revelations from earlier that day had left her reeling, and she sought solace in the familiar embrace of the night. The urban landscape, usually bustling with life, now felt eerily silent, mirroring the turmoil within her.She found herself drawn to a secluded park on the city's outskirts a place she and Liam had often visited during happier times. The park's entrance was framed by ancient oaks, their gnarled branches casting intricate shadows under the pale glow of streetlights. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine, evoking memories of whispered confessions and stolen kisses.As she ventured deeper into the park, the weight of the day's events pressed heavily upon her. The betrayal, the secrets, the looming uncertainty all coalesced into a maelstrom of emotion. She settled onto a weathered bench overlooking a tranquil pond, its surface reflecting the fragmented moonlight.The s

Lily’s fingers trembled as she zipped up the small duffel bag. She packed only the essentials some clothes, her phone, and the folder of evidence Liam had given her. The weight of the situation pressed down on her chest like a suffocating grip.Whoever had been listening outside Liam’s study now knew they were onto them. And that meant they weren’t safe.Liam had barely said a word after telling her to pack. His silence was unnerving, but she could see the storm brewing in his eyes. He was a man on the verge of snapping, his patience thinning with every second that passed.As she pulled the bag over her shoulder, Liam appeared in the doorway. His gaze swept over her, sharp and assessing. “Ready?”Lily nodded, swallowing hard. “Where are we going?”“To one of my private properties. Somewhere secure.”She hesitated. “Shouldn’t we find out who was listening first?”Liam’s jaw tightened. “I already have my men looking into it. We’ll find them, but right now, keeping you safe is my priorit

Lily’s heart pounded as the sound of the door slamming shut echoed through the dimly lit villa. The air thickened with tension, and her fingers instinctively tightened around the strap of her bag. Her gaze flickered to Liam, who remained eerily still, his eyes locked onto Charles with the kind of cold fury that could shatter mountains.“Who’s with you?” Liam’s voice was dangerously quiet, yet it carried the weight of an impending storm.Charles didn’t flinch. Instead, he folded his hands behind his back, his composure unsettling. “Now, now, Liam. You know better than anyone that I’ve always been prepared.”Liam’s jaw tightened. He stepped forward, placing himself slightly in front of Lily. “You’re either very brave or very foolish to show yourself like this.”Charles chuckled, his calm demeanor grating on Lily’s nerves. “Oh, I wouldn’t say foolish, Mr. Carlyle. I’d say calculated.”Before Lily could process his words, movement flickered from the dark corners of the room. Shadows detac

The silence that followed Charles’s revelation was suffocating. Lily’s heart pounded against her ribcage as she took a step back, her mind racing to process the fact that they had walked straight into a trap.Liam, standing rigid beside her, didn’t flinch. His sharp gaze bore into Charles with a deadly intensity. "You knew we were coming. That means you’re working with them."Charles sighed, clasping his hands behind his back. "Not with them, Liam. For them. There’s a difference."Lily’s breath hitched. "You betrayed us? After everything?"Charles’s eyes flickered with something regret, maybe but it was gone in an instant. "I did what I had to do. And if you knew what was truly at stake, you would understand."Liam took a slow step forward. "You have five seconds to tell me who you’re working for before I put a bullet in your skull."Charles remained eerily calm. "That won’t change anything. The moment you entered this house, you were already surrounded."As if on cue, footsteps echoe