Semua Bab The Billionaire’s Little Monster: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Chapter 22Rachel’s POVMy heels clicked on the marble floor as I walked behind J toward the restaurant’s luxury lounge reserved for us. The space was sleek, modern, and far too elegant for my jittery nerves.I adjusted the hem of my skirt and clutched my tablet tightly, keeping two steps behind J, trying not to miss a beat in the steel heels that felt too high for me. My feet ached from wearing them all day, but he had forbidden me from wearing anything lower.J didn’t glance back at me—not once. His sharp suit, confident stride, and unreadable expression made it clear: he was in his element. This was his world, not mine.But I didn’t want to be intimidated. So I lifted my chin and forced a smile. I had stayed up most of the night prepping for the meeting—organizing files, reviewing designs, making sure every detail was perfect. I wanted to prove to J that I could handle this job. That I wasn’t dumb.And this wasn’t just any meeting. It was with Harrison and Sons—J had been chasing t

Chapter 24Rachel’s POV“I need to talk to you,” I said, breaking the silence that hung between J and me.“You can say whatever you want. I don’t have the luxury of time to waste here with you,” he said coldly.I was filled with anger. So talking to me is a waste of time?“I am your contract wife, J. I’m not a piece of trash,” I snapped, gritting my teeth in frustration.“Is that what you wanted to talk to me about?” He scoffed, and I could see the disgust on his face.I ran my fingers through my hair in frustration.“You should treat me better. I’m not begging you—I'm instructing you!”“I’m not even asking you to pamper me. Just a little better—this much would do.” I gestured with my fingers, showing a small space between them.“I know I made a mistake back there at the meeting, but I clearly apologized. Even the men weren’t offended, and everything went smoothly. But you left me behind—in the rain—knowing fully well that I didn’t have my purse.” I gritted my teeth tighter, trying to

Chapter 26J’s POVNever had I expected her to ask Grandfather for a divorce. I stood still, watching her beg him. I never thought she would ever have the courage to do that.After Grandfather gave his final verdict, he stood up, leaving his meal untouched, and walked out.I watched more tears roll down her cheeks as she murmured words filled with regret.I didn’t bother. I kept eating like nothing had happened.When I was done, she was still there—sulking, wailing, probably regretting why she was even born.I wiped the corner of my lips with a napkin, pushed the chair back, and stood up. With one glance at her, I left.“You mean she asked for a divorce?” Liam freaked out the moment I called him.I was sure he wasn’t as shocked as I was. I had only managed to keep a straight face the whole time.No one had ever dared to divorce me. I was always the one who divorced them first.And her?I clenched my fist tightly.“So what are you doing? Are you going to divorce her?” Liam asked.I sta

Chapter 28Rachel’s POVThe morning sun poured through the massive windows of my room, but instead of warmth, all I felt was a deep, growing sadness and frustration. The glowing sun did nothing to calm the storm inside my heart.I curled up on my bed, tears flowing freely from my eyes. My eyes were red and puffy from the intense, nonstop crying. I couldn’t stop crying after everything that happened—after the final verdict Mr. Frank gave me.Another tear streamed down my cheek as J’s words rang back in my head. He was right; Father would never let me go.Today was the day I was going to face him. The same man who had hated me from birth. Even though I knew it was almost impossible, I was ready to do anything—cry, scream, threaten him if I had to.I slid out of bed and dragged myself to the bathroom, where I had a quick bath. I couldn’t even bathe properly—all I could think about was how I was going to face my father, how I was going to be free.It wasn’t the first time I had tried to

Chapter 30Rachel’s POVThe drive back home… home? That was never my home.The drive back to the Charltons’ house was filled with tears. I just couldn’t stop crying, ignoring the chauffeur who kept glancing at me worriedly through the rearview mirror.J said my father would never let me go—and he was right. I couldn’t believe he even threatened me with Jacob. He was going to hurt him if I tried to leave J.I clenched my fists, tears rolling down my cheeks, regretting why I didn't run away when Jacob suggested it years ago. I wanted to, but I couldn’t—hoping my father would change, hoping he would start seeing me the way he saw Ellien. But things never changed. I was still treated the same… and even when I finally gathered the courage to follow Jacob’s advice, it never ended well.Those memories brought more tears to my eyes. I remembered how I was dragged back like a thief and locked behind the dungeons—without food or water—for days, nearly losing my life in those dark, rotten-smelli