All Chapters of Falling In Love with my Cold Billionaire Husband: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

I barely had time to calm my nerves.The hour passed in a blur of half-hearted preparations. Colette reviewed the investor portfolio with me, pointed out talking points Ms. Savarre had highlighted, and walked me through the seating arrangement—all of which I barely absorbed.My mind wasn’t in it.Because the moment I stepped into that meeting room, I knew he’d be there.Watching.Waiting.And like clockwork, the door opened.I didn’t have to look up to know it was him.The air changed.The silence grew tense.

I didn’t have a choice but to go.The collaboration between Whitmore Company and Savarre Studio was officially happening.I had asked Ms. Savarre countless times to assign someone else to handle the Whitmore meetings, to let another designer take the lead. But no—she always insisted it had to be me. Saying she trusted me more than anyone else in the company.So even if I wanted to step back, I never really had the option.I didn’t even get the chance to explain to her why this was so difficult for me.And now here I was—standing at the entrance of the hotel where the banquet was being held to celebrate the partnership between the two companies.I smoothed down the silver gown I wa

Eloise’s POVWhat the hell was that?I immediately turned my gaze away, pretending to laugh at something Collette whispered beside me. I wasn’t even listening. I just needed an excuse to look away—to breathe.But my chest was already tight.I caught myself glaring.At Sebastian.And at her.Vivien Smith.I knew exactly who she was. A socialite with too many connections and a reputation for sinking her claws into anyone with influence. Especially men with power. And Sebastian? He was the perfect target.They looked too comfortable.Too close.And that smile on his face—God.I hated that it bothered me.I shouldn’t care. I shouldn’t.But my fists were already clenched under the table, hidden beneath the soft folds of my gown.How dare he say he came here for me? That he wanted us to have another chance? And now he’s here… flirting?I almost rolled my eyes.“Eloise,” Collette said cautiously, nudging me. “Are you okay?”I nodded. “I’m fine.”She stared at me like she didn’t believe a wor

After that confrontation with Sebastian, he never left me alone.He kept making his presence known—relentlessly. Almost every day, a bouquet would arrive. There was never a name written on the card, but I knew. I knew it was from him.I tried my best to ignore it.Most days, I’d toss the flowers straight into the trash without even looking at them. But as time went on, I couldn’t help it—my heart was starting to soften.Sebastian was doing everything he could to earn my forgiveness.He didn’t just send flowers. Sometimes, there would be handwritten notes—carefully worded, unsigned, but still painfully familiar. Words only someone who truly knew me would write. Songs I once told him I loved started playing over the intercom at the studio. Lunches I didn’t order would magically show up at the exact time I used to eat when we were still together.I hated how well he still knew me.I hated even more how I found myself waiting for those little gestures.One afternoon, I returned from a c

Eloise’s POVI didn’t say anything right away.Sebastian’s head remained pressed lightly against my waist, his arms still wrapped around me like I was the only thing holding him upright. His breath was warm against my dress, shallow and uneven. And I stood frozen, unsure what part of me felt heavier: my heart or my hands.All eyes in the restaurant had moved on, returning to their conversations and wine glasses. But inside me, the world had shifted.I gently combed my fingers through his hair—something I didn’t mean to do. Something I did before I even realized I was doing it.“You’re burning up,” I whispered again.I sighed, defeated.“Come on. I’ll bring you home.”“Will you stay?” he asked. Like a child who didn’t want to be left alone.I just sighed again and grabbed his arm.“Let’s go first.”He didn’t protest anymore and allowed me to lead him. I called the security guard for help supporting Sebastian.Not long after, the valet appeared by the restaurant entrance and also assist