Lahat ng Kabanata ng These Reckless Vows: The Billionaire's Bride: Kabanata 221 - Kabanata 230

Leonel ~~~ “You ready to go to court?” Bella murmurs to me, and even though I feel like I’m about to explode, I nod and kiss her forehead. “Ready as ever.” She frowns, then tiptoes to my ear and whispers, “liar .” I’m not even surprised she caught me. I’m dressed in my most pristine white suit. White: the colour of fresh starts and freedom. Yet, this final court hearing feels like it’s going to kill me. If the judge tells me Axion Tech is no longer mine, all this has been for nothing, and I’ll never be brave enough to show my face to Ava again. I feel Riley behind me before I hear her accented voice, “Why are you breathing like you need an inhaler, Sinclair? Deep breaths, everything is going to be fine.” She goes to Bella, both dressed in the same formal grey, and they look so much like a couple that it breaks my heart. Couples remind me of Ava. I’m just lucky Evelyn isn't coming with Oliver. She opted to stay with Ava, which means one less couple to torture me. Pl

Ava ~~~ The crowd erupts. Yelling men and women burst out of their chairs. Many jab their fingers in the sky, exclaiming that this whole trial is madness. I don’t even have it in me to yell. I freeze there, watching as the judge tries in vain to get everyone back in their seats again. “We haven’t seen Ava in weeks! And now you want her to go run a business with Leonel!” One woman shouts. Her observation makes the crowd even rowdier. “Yeah, how do we even know she can run a business!” Yells one man still seated, but looking angrier than everyone. Honestly? Fair enough. The judge bangs his gavel for what must be the fiftieth time. He shoots Adrian a dirty look as he does it, as if to say “Look what you’ve caused.” I follow suit, grabbing my shellshocked father and saying viciously, “Why the hell would you do that?” He looks at me, unrepentant, “because you deserve it. I’ve been in hiding for years. I don’t think I’m fit to run a business anymore. My only concerns

1 WEEK LATERAva ~~~“Up next, please put your hands together for our incredible sponsor, CEO Ava Allard!”I startle at the roaring applause. Why am I never ready for the announcer to call my name? I’m just glad it's a woman this time, not freaking Riggs.Despite my nerves, I crack a smile. It’s been half a year since the art show that changed my life, and this moment makes me feel like nothing has changed.Well…other than the fact I'm a CEO now, and I own the art show this time. I look down at my outfit; it's a crocheted green dress with Jade and emerald stones across the hem. I wanted something that felt like my $20 knitted dress from the first art show. This was close enough, even though I had it handmade for $3000. But that’s basically the same thing, right?With a deep breath, I step out from behind the curtain. Before I say a word I'm met with thunderous applause. People are on their feet, clapping for me like I just cured cancer. A few whistles go around the crowd and I can

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Ava ~~~ Leonel and I enter last. Everyone is seated around the large glass table. My heart pounds as I grasp Leonel’s hand tighter. I’ve met a few of these people online, but mostly through video calls. They’re ten times more intimidating in real life: most are twice my age, and I can basically smell money dripping from their designer suits. “We’re their bosses, remember?” Leonel murmurs. I look at him and find him smiling softly at me. I want to return his smile, but I think I'm going to die of fear. There are two chairs left: one next to Oliver, and the head of the table where Leonel will obviously stay. With an incredible amount of effort, I walk towards the table with Leonel. Our employees’ eyes follow us as I stop beside the chair next to Oliver. “Absolutely not.” Leonel says. Confused, I allow him tug me gently. He doesn’t say a word as he leads me to the only other free chair in the room. The head of the table. My eyes widen as he finally lets go of my h