Semua Bab Married To The Cold Billionaire : Bab 31 - Bab 40

♣ CHAPTER 31 ♣ Kate took a shaky step back. “What… What are you doing here, Rachelle?”Rachelle tilted her head mockingly, her red lips curving into a smirk. “Did you really think I wouldn’t find you? You disappeared like a coward. No goodbye. No explanation. Just vanished.”William looked between them, confused and suspicious. “Can someone tell me what’s going on?”Kate’s voice cracked as she answered. “We were roommates… back in Texas. But things… things ended badly.”Rachelle scoffed. “Badly is an understatement. You ruined my life, Kate.”Kate’s face tightened. “I didn’t ruin anything. You made your own choices.”Rachelle stepped forward, eyes burning. “You turned Lucas against me. You lied to him. You told him I cheated—when you knew nothing!”William’s gaze snapped to Kate. “Lucas? That Lucas?”Kate looked down, her hands trembling slightly. “He was Rachelle’s boyfriend before he became my friend. I didn’t tell you because… it’s complicated.”Rachelle laughed bitterly. “Complic

♣ CHAPTER 33 ♣In a dark, quiet room, lit by one overhead bulb, a man sat behind a polished table. His suit was sharp. His eyes were colder than stone. He dialed a number on his phone and waited.The call connected.“Carlos,” the man said.Mr. Carlos’s voice came through the line. “You got news?”“It’s time. Plan A failed. Time for Plan B.”Carlos grunted. “She’s getting bold. The board listens to her now. She’s even cleaning up my mess.”The man chuckled low. “Then it’s time to make a bigger mess.”“Go ahead,” Carlos said. “What do you need from me?”“Silence. I’ll handle everything. But when it’s done, you better keep your promise.”“You’ll get your money. And a seat on the board.”The man smirked. “Good. Tell your girl to stay out of my way. Or she won’t like what comes next.”Carlos’s voice dropped. “Just make sure William and Kate fall. I don’t care how.”The call ended.---Liam stepped out of the elevator, holding a stack of documents. He checked the list on his phone.“Alright

♣ CHAPTER 35 ♣A week passed.Kate was healing well. Her strength was back. Her eyes were brighter. The doctors said she was lucky.William stayed by her side.That morning, she walked into the kitchen, where William was slicing apples."You’re cutting them too thick," she said.He looked up. "You’ve been watching me?"Kate pulled out a stool and sat. "I’ve been watching everything."William placed the knife down. "You hungry?""No. Just wanted to see your face."He smirked. "You missed me?"Kate crossed her arms. "Don’t flatter yourself. I’ve been stuck in a hospital room for a week. I would’ve even missed Carlos."William raised a brow. "Careful. That man wants you dead."She leaned closer. "Then tell me why. Tell me what really happened to my parents."William went still.Kate saw it. His jaw tensed."I’m serious," she said. "No more lies."William walked to the fridge, opened it, didn’t take anything, then closed it again."They were killed," he said, voice low.Kate’s heart dropp

♣ CHAPTER 37 ♣Liam and Tina sat quietly at the small table. The air between them was heavy. Liam leaned forward slowly.“Tina, do you have a picture of Raymond?”Tina frowned. “Why?”“Just show me. Please,” Liam said.She reached into her phone, opened her gallery, and tapped a photo. She turned it to face him. Liam stared at it for a long second. His heart skipped.“No,” he whispered.“What?” Tina asked.“This... this is Clark,” Liam said.Tina blinked. “What are you talking about?”Liam grabbed the phone. “Tina, this is not Raymond. His real name is Clark. He changed his identity. This is the same man William’s been hunting for years.”Tina’s mouth parted. “What? You’re joking.”“I wish I was,” Liam said. “But this is him. This is the bastard who tried to ruin William’s family. And now… he’s using you.”“No,” Tina said slowly. “He wouldn’t…”“He would,” Liam snapped. “He’s smart. He’s dangerous. And he’s playing a long game. You said he’s been acting strange. Disappearing. Taking c

♣ CHAPTER 39 ♣Inside a grand living room lined with gold-framed paintings and white curtains dancing from the early breeze, Mr. Carlos paced back and forth, phone clutched in his hand. His wife, Ciara, sat on the couch, legs crossed, sipping coffee with a worried expression.“Still not picking up?” she asked softly.“No,” he snapped, glaring at the screen. “It’s been hours, Ciara. Raymond never takes this long to respond. Never.”Ciara set the cup down. “Maybe he’s lying low. Maybe he’s just—”“Don’t defend him!” Carlos growled. “Not after what I told him to do. Not after how deep we are in.”Ciara stood up slowly. “You’re shouting again.”He turned to her. “I have every right to shout. Do you know how much money we’ve tied up in that fake investment? Do you know what happens if the Jones Corp board finds out?”Ciara’s eyes darkened. “And whose idea was it to use company money for a secret plan? Yours. Don’t drag me into this.”Carlos walked closer. “Raymond—no—Clark, that’s his real