บททั้งหมดของ Ruthless Vows: The Billionaire Revenge: บทที่ 41 - บทที่ 50

Celeste sat alone in the back seat of a black vehicle as it drove via the empty geographical region. The road changed into lengthy and quiet. Tall trees stood like silent guards on each sides. The air felt cold, the home windows were foggy, and the silence among her and the driving force stretched for miles. Her palms clutched the worn fringe of a small, leather-sure diary. Her mother’s diary.A week had exceeded since the reunion together with her sister. Celeste couldn’t neglect the blank look in her sister’s eyes. It turned into like their adolescence memories were gone. Erased. That was when Celeste knew she had to locate answers some place else. The diary had led her right here—to a far flung house deep in the woods, as soon as owned via her circle of relatives. She hadn’t been there since she was a little girl The car stopped in front of an antique iron gate. The driver, a former rebel named Tess, turned to her. “Are you sure about this?” Tess asked softly.Celeste nodded. “I n

The mansion lit up like something out of a dream. Hundreds of lighting fixtures shimmered along the tall domestic windows, flickering all through the marble like dancing fireflies. A gentle track floated through the air, easy and complete of power. Men in smooth suits and ladies in flowing gowns wandered through the courtyard, faces hidden at the back of sensitive, jeweled masks. It changed into Damien’s masquerade ball.Celeste stepped out of the black automobile, her hands clinging to the silky folds of her midnight-blue get dressed. Her masks changed into silver, sharp-edged, and simple—just like the expression in her eyes. She took a breath. This wasn’t just another glamorous event. It was a velvet-covered trap. And she was walking straight into it.Jace, her bodyguard, came up at the back of her. “Are you certain about this?”She gave a tight nod. “I need answers. And this is the only way.”As soon as she crossed the grand threshold, she felt it—eyes on her. The ballroom sparkled

"Get in the car." Damien sounded mad. Celeste stopped. Her heart beat fast. "No." She tried to sound brave but didn't. "Tell me the truth first."Damien came closer. He was tall. His face looked calm but his eyes were angry."Not here," he said. "We need to go."Celeste held the note tight. The one from the party. It gave her a headache for days."I was never safe with you," she said quietly. "You hide things from me."A man behind her said, "You should listen to him. People watch you."Damien got mad. "Stay out of this."The man put his hands up. "She came to me. She wanted to know things. I told her."Celeste turned to Damien. Her chest hurt from being so mad."Your dad was there that night. You didn't tell me.""You don't need to know that now." Damien's eyes got dark."You can't pick what I know!" she yelled. Her voice broke. She didn't care. He lied about everything. She was tired of him telling her what she could handle.People looked at them. Damien came closer. His voice got

"Where are we going?" Celeste asked. She sounded mad. She still had her bag from Harlan's place.Damien didn't look at her. He watched the road."Safe place.""I won't go till you tell me what you did to Harlan."Damien held the wheel tight. "I didn't hurt him.""You knew he was gone before I said it.""I watch you," Damien said flatly.Celeste's chest burned. "You spy on me?""I will keep you safe.""By taking the only guy who could tell me the truth?"Damien's face got tight. "If I wanted him gone, you wouldn't find his phone."She hated that he was right. She hated that she kinda believed him."Where is he?" she asked.Damien didn't answer. He just drove faster.Celeste sat back. Her heart beat fast. City lights went by real quick. She felt trapped."Stop the car," she said."No.""Damien—"He looked at her. His face was white but his eyes were angry."If I stop, they will find you. You think I'm bad? Fine. Hate me. But stay alive long enough to see who really is."His words hit he

"Who was that woman, Celeste?"Damien's voice had this edge. Never heard it before. Made my skin prickle.I stood there. The phone still warm. Heart going wild."You know who."His jaw went tight. "You went to see her.""Yeah. You won't tell me anything.""What'd she say?"Words got stuck. "Your dad's alive. He started the fire."We stared. The air felt heavy."She's lying," he said. But his voice shook."Then why didn't you tell me?"He looked away."You knew." Barely got it out. "This whole time.""Celeste—""You're like her. A liar."His hands made fists. "I was protecting you.""Protecting? Or controlling?""Don't."I went for the door. "I'm done.""Walk out and you're not coming back."I stopped. Looked at him. "Fine."Slammed it. Something fell off the wall.---Jace dropped his smoke."We're leaving.""Where?""Don't care."He looked at the house. "Damien won't like this.""Don't care what he likes."---Three hours later. Crappy place downtown. Coffee went cold but I held it a