In Love With My Fiancée's Brother のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

The Heart of a LieDamian’s POV I heard the knock before I saw her. It wasn't a rush or an urgent knock. It was the exact kind of knock Lila would make—two firm taps and then silence. As I stood in the middle of my living room, there was only the sound of the refrigerator and quietness. I wasn't sure if I wanted company. And I couldn't deny her visit when she called.But when I opened the door and saw her standing there, arms wrapped around herself, eyes red but dry—I stepped aside without saying a word.“Hi,” she said.“Hi.”Her heels squished against the floor as she slowly walked inside. She threw off her coat on the floor as if it were too heavy to carry. She wore a simple gray sweater and jeans, not her normal put-together glam. It was the version of Lila I rarely saw. The one that doesn't need cameras or compliments to exist. “Why did you come all the way here?” I asked, closing the door behind her.She nodded. “I needed to.”I motioned toward the couch. “Sit.”She fell

Secret FilesDamian’s POVThe city was cold when I pulled onto the road. My hands gripped the steering wheel so tightly that my knuckles turned white. I wasn't sure if the shaking was from the adrenaline or the anger that was building up in my chest. In either case, I didn't even notice the bright red light until the car behind me honked, which woke me up.It took me a second too long to hit the brakes. The tires made a lot of noise. The seatbelt hit me across the chest like a hand and jerked my body forward. A taxi swerved by, and the driver yelled something that I couldn't make out through the window.I sat in the car for a long second, staring at the light as it finally turned green. Short and sharp bursts of air came out of my mouth. I didn't even know I was holding back.By the time I got back to the penthouse, the sky had turned a pale gray that made the buildings look like they were made of shadows. It was raining. The rain started in the middle of my drive, so my jacket

Public ScandalDamian’s POVIt was hard for me to find sleep that night.Even though the lights had been turned off, I stayed in bed and listened to the rain hitting the window like a clock that I couldn't stop. Lately it has been raining frequently, as if the rain was aware of my situation. The roof above me seemed like it was taking all the air out of the room because it was so wide and empty. The questions kept coming back every time I closed my eyes.Had I been played?Had I destroyed everything I’d ever known… for a lie?I turned over for the twentieth time. The sheets were tangled and wet from sweat. I tried counting as I breathed slowly like my therapist had told me to do whenever I'm restless—four in, four out. But it didn't work. My body was too tense and restless. The voice speaking in my head wouldn't go away:He intentionally hid that drive. He was lying about Aaron. All he said was a lie But underneath that anger was something even worse: doubt.Because even now… a p

The Knife’s EdgeDamian’s POVNo one moved for a moment.As Eliot walked through the door, the room held its breath. He looked at me first, then quickly back to Aaron. There were a lot of unsaid words and silent suspicion in the air between the three of us.Elliot's shoulders straightened, but I could tell from the way his hand was shaking that he wasn't ready for what he was about to face. He was full of questions in his eyes."What's going on here?” He asked with a sharp but calm voice. I opened my mouth to talk, but Aaron spoke before me. "Well, that's a big question," Aaron said with a smooth, hurtful smile.Eliot clenched his teeth. “Save that for yourself. Why are you here?" He didn't sound surprised when he asked. Instead he looked like he was in a tight spot.Aaron smiled and took a few steps toward him. "You know, for someone who keeps his past so secret, you're really easy to guess." Eliot's whole body tensed up.As I looked at Aaron's cocky smile and Eliot's tense fa

A Dangerous ProposalDamian’s POV“Mr. Vale,” Thorn said again, this time more firmer “We need a clear answer.”I sat still at the head of the boardroom table, my fingers curling tightly around the edge of the armrest. The soft hum of the air conditioning felt louder than usual, hurting my ears. Around the table, everyone looked at me with polite smiles and venoms in their eyes. It seemed like they knew what I was going to say.They looked like they were going to eat me if I didn't.Slowly, I spoke, "Let me get this straight," even though my voice was shaking. "You want me to hand over my personal life on a silver platter? Just to keep my seat?"“Not just to keep your seat,” Thorn said smoothly. “To protect Vale’s future.” "You mean your future," I said in a low voice.Another board member moved in his seat. “Damian, these rumors have already hurt our reputation. It's not only smart, but also expected that you make your pledge to Miss Lila official.”I pushed off the table and stood