Semua Bab TRADING MY EX FOR HIS STEP BROTHER : Bab 181 - Bab 190

CHAPTER 180: BOSS, WE GOT HERDAMIEN:All through the night, I couldn't sleep, wishing I had listened to Kim when she voiced her suspicion about Ella. Some of my friends say I'm very trusting and I think they're right. Seeing Ella and Maya under the weather made me believe they were vulnerable. And seeing people, especially children in vulnerable situations was my weak point. But I guess that was about to change. My phone buzzed before sunrise. I groaned, rolled over, and grabbed it from the nightstand. Roy’s name flashed on the screen. That dude never called this early unless something serious was up.“Yeah, Roy?” I croaked, my voice sounded low and frustrated..“Boss, we got her,” he said without beating about the bush.I sat up instantly, my sleep gone. “Got who?” I needed to be sure.“Ella. The woman you asked me to find. The one that sent the video of you and Kim to Kim's phone last night. The one who's demanding you pay for the video.”I couldn't help but roll my eyes. He didn

CHAPTER 182: WE SHOULD ADOPT MAYA KIMBERLY:The moment Damien’s car pulled into the driveway, my heart skipped multiple beats. I’d been pacing the living room for hours, checking the window every five minutes like some lovesick fool. He’d left before dawn to the warehouse after Roy informed him that he had Ella. Damien wanted to see things for himself.And the waiting had been torture.The smell of the pancakes I made had long filled the house, but I hadn’t been able to eat much. I just kept praying he’d come back safe — and with answers.When the front door opened, I rushed out of the kitchen before he could even close it. “You’re back,” I breathed, trying not to sound too anxious.He looked drained. And his shirt looked like he was coming from the gym—very sweaty. His face was tight and unreadable, like someone who had a lot on his mind. “Yeah,” he muttered and dropped his car keys on the table.I followed him into the living room. “I made breakfast,” I said softly. “You should eat

CHAPTER 184: MR. VOSS IS HERE FOR THE FASHION LINE DAMIEN:After she left, I sat back and stared at the window, watching the clouds drift by. The city looked calm from up here, but I knew better. Underneath the calm, everyone was plotting something.I barely had a second to relax before my secretary poked her head in.“Sir, Mr. Voss is here to see you.”I straightened up immediately. “Let him in.”Mr. Voss wasn’t someone you kept waiting. He was the CEO of Voss Enterprises—smart, confident, and one of the few businessmen I actually respected. We had signed a major partnership deal months ago, one that could push Carter Corp’s fashion line into a whole new league. But after the accident and all the chaos that followed, things got delayed. Now, he was here, and I had a feeling this meeting wasn’t just for small talk.The door opened, and there he was—tall, silver-haired, wearing a deep blue suit that probably cost more than some people’s cars. He carried himself like a man who’d seen

CHAPTER 186: SHARING AFFECTION BEFORE THE EVENT KIMBERLY:He looked at me for a long moment, the room silent except for the faint hum of the AC. Then he walked over and pulled me close.“Hey,” he said, his voice low and gentle. “You know that’s not true. I make love to you almost every day. You and I… we’ve been through hell together. So there's no way on earth I will ignore you. But that luncheon today—it’s important. It’s the launch of Carter Corp’s new fashion line you helped to bring to reality. I can’t mess that up.”“I know,” I whispered. “But I just wanted to feel close to you before we go out there again… before people start pulling your attention in every direction.”He sighed again, resting his forehead against mine. “Alright,” he murmured. “If it means that much to you…”I looked up, hope flickering in my chest. “Really?”He nodded slightly. “Yeah. I’ll do as you want.”A small smile curved my lips. The tears on my cheeks had barely dried when he bent his head and kissed m

CHAPTER 188: DRUGGED BY ROLAND KIMBERLY:The minute Roland walked into the bathroom, my whole body froze. I had been staring at my reflection, trying to steady my breathing, but the moment I saw him, something in me just… locked up.He leaned against the wall like he owned the place, his lips curved into a sly smile that made me feel more irritated.“Well, if it isn’t the queen herself,” he said. “You look surprised, Kim.”“Roland,” I breathed, my voice shaking a little. “What are you doing here?”He shrugged casually, as if we were just two old friends catching up. “Just checking on an old friend. You look… tense. Is everything okay?”I tried to stand straight, tried to keep my composure, but my knees felt weak. The air in that small space suddenly felt heavy, like there wasn’t enough oxygen. My palms were damp, my heart racing for no reason I could explain.“I’m fine,” I said quickly, forcing a smile. “Perfectly fine.”He tilted his head, studying me. “Are you sure about that? You