Semua Bab The Ruthless Billionaire's Revenge: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Lucas had always prided himself on being one step ahead.For years, he has being on deception, carefully controlling information, manipulating the right people, and ensuring that his secrets remained buried. He had thrived in the shadows, confident that no one could ever unravel the intricate web he had spun.But now—everything was crumbling.The scandal had exploded across the media.Adrian had uncovered the truth.And Elena… the woman whose life he had worked so hard to destroy… was still standing.Lucas sat in his dimly lit penthouse, the only source of light coming from the television screen in front of him. The news anchor’s voice was clipped, professional, but beneath the surface, he could hear the sharp edge of scandal—his scandal."—multiple fraudulent transactions linked to Lucas. Sources confirm that authorities are launching an official investigation—"Lucas’s grip on the whiskey glass tightened. His name was already being whispered in business circles, and soon, the author

The truth was out, but it didn’t change everything.Adrian stood outside Elena’s apartment, staring at the door as if willing it to open on its own. His heart pounded, his breath misting in the cold air, but he barely felt it. The wind howled softly around him, rustling the trees lining the quiet street. Like the world itself was holding its breath, waiting for what would happen next.He had spent years believing a lie. Years resenting her, hating her, convincing himself that she had been the one to betray him. And now, when the truth had finally come to light, shouldn’t it be simple? Shouldn’t the weight in his chest lift?But deep down, he knew—it wasn’t.He raised his hand and knocked.For a moment, there was only silence. Then, soft footsteps approached. The door creaked open, and there she was.Elena.His breath caught.She was still as beautiful as he remembered, but there was something different now—something weary in her expression, something guarded in the way she held hersel

Adrian had never been the kind of man to beg.Power, success, control—those had always been his weapons. He didn’t ask for forgiveness. He didn’t admit mistakes. He simply moved forward, crushing anything in his path.But today was different.Because today, he wasn’t standing before a boardroom of executives. He wasn’t sealing a billion-dollar deal.He was standing in front of the world, exposing the one thing he had always kept hidden—his heart.The press conference had been arranged in less than twenty-four hours. Adrian had called every major media outlet, ensuring that the world would hear what he had to say.The grand hall was packed—reporters, photographers, and business elites, all eager for a scandal. The air buzzed with anticipation, the murmur of voices filling the space like static before a storm.The cameras were rolling, their red lights blinking in unison, capturing every second. Microphones were lined up in front of the podium, waiting for his voice to fill them.And th

Adrian had spent years controlling everything in his life.Deals, companies, people—he knew how to get what he wanted.But now, the one thing he truly wanted was slipping away.And he wouldn’t let that happen.His phone buzzed, the sharp vibration slicing through the silence of his office. He snatched it up, his voice tense. “Tell me you found something.”“Elena quit?” his investigator asked instead, his tone edged with disbelief.Adrian pinched the bridge of his nose, his patience wearing thin. “Yes. And she didn’t just quit—she disappeared.”A heavy sigh came from the other end. “Damn. You really messed up this time.”Adrian didn’t argue. He knew.And that’s why he wasn’t going to sit back and accept it.“I need you to help me find her,” he said, his voice leaving no room for debate. “Call in every contact you have.”There was a brief pause before his investigator responded, his tone skeptical. “You’re seriously using your business network to track down one woman?”Adrian’s jaw clen

Adrian was still here.Sitting on the couch like he belonged.Like he hadn’t turned her life upside down.She had spent weeks convincing herself that leaving had been the right choice. That she could move on. That she could finally breathe.But now?Now, the air in the cottage was thick with unsaid words, years of pain pressing against her chest like a weight she could no longer carry.Adrian sat with his elbows on his knees, watching her carefully.She could tell he was waiting.For what?For her to calm down?For her to pretend like his presence didn’t shatter the fragile peace she had built?No.Not this time.Something inside her snapped."You shouldn’t have come here." Her voice was sharp, the anger she had buried for so long finally breaking free.Adrian’s jaw tightened, but he didn’t look away. "I had to."She let out a humorless laugh. "Of course you did. Because you always have to be in control, don’t you?"He didn’t answer.And that only made the rage in her chest burn hotte