All Chapters of Faking Forever With The Billionaire : Chapter 221 - Chapter 230

“You slapped me first. We’re even now,” Mandy said as she picked up the bangle she’d taken off earlier. She put it back on and turned to leave, trying to act like nothing had happened. But Jane stepped forward and grabbed her shoulder, yanking her back hard violently.Mandy staggered off balance, her lower back colliding sharply with the hard edge of the vanity counter. A sharp gasp of pain escaped her, the impact vibrating up her spine.“You just had to ruin it,” Mandy hissed, her teeth clenched, anger burning in her eyes. “Today was supposed to be peaceful. You think because I’m a mother, I can’t do a thing?" She pushed herself upright, taking a slow step forward "You might have heard of me, but you don't know me... and today, you’ll find out.”Jane swung wildly again, but Mandy caught her wrist mid-air and returned the slap, her palm cracking against Jane’s cheek once, then twice. They were hard, precise slaps that left bright red marks blooming on her skin.Jane screamed, and trie

The silence in the grand living room was deafening. Zayn stared at Finn for a long moment, unsure of what to say no matter how he turned it over in his mind.The silence stretched on a bit longer, and Finn raised a brow at him."So, what do you say? Not sure?""You love her?" Zayn finally choked out, the word sounding foreign and corrosive. "You met her not long.""I knew the moment I saw her five years ago," Finn replied calmly. “I've just been waiting for the right moment to introduce myself, actually."Zayn felt the last pillar of his old life crumble."Like I said. Search yourself." Finn said again. "And then, whatever you find… Let me know. If you still like her, then I'll take a step back... if not, stay out of my way.""You want me to search myself that bad?" Zayn’s muttered, backing his friend.... "Fine. I saw her. It was… a shock. It brought up old memories, stupid college feelings that never went anywhere. That’s all it is." He turned back and looked directly at Finn. "The r

Mandy shut her eyes tight, trying not to lash out.But the scent of his cologne— something familiar now tainted by memory— enveloped her. His chest was warm against her back, his breath stirred her hair. It was an intimacy that belonged to a different lifetime, one that felt like a violation now."Let go of me," she said coldly."I just… I need you to hear me," Zayn murmured into her hair, his voice ragged with an emotion she refused to name. "I need you to understand how sorry I am. Seeing you hurt, seeing your son cry because of me…"Mentioning Axel snapped her out of it. A fierce, maternal fire flared in her chest."You don’t get to talk about my son's reactions." she hissed. She didn’t struggle wildly; that would give him power. Instead, she brought her elbows down hard against the circle of his arms, breaking his hold. She spun around.Her eyes were still cold. "You have no right to care about me or him. And I don't need your apology. It doesn’t un-hear those words." She rubbed h

The silence on the line was heavy, but it wasn’t the anger Zayn had expected. When his grandfather finally spoke, his voice was calm, and filled with deep concern."Zayn, think about what you're saying. Jane told me she is pregnant... and this isn't just about feelings. This is about responsibility. A lifetime commitment is starting, whether you stand at an altar or not."Zayn closed his eyes, feeling the weight of that truth. “I know. I’ll be responsible. I’ll provide for the child, I’ll be there. But, Grandpa… I can't give her a lifetime. I can't marry her. It would be a lie. For both of us."His grandfather sighed wearily. “ People already know about your engagement. How can the one you love be at ease when there’s a chance they’ll be labeled a homewrecker in the future ? Her reputation will be ruined...what about Jane's family? What would they think of us?""I'll handle it," Zayn interrupted firmly now. "I'll face them. I'll take the blame, the scandal. All of it. But I won't sign

"Ba… baby wait." The desperation in Aiden's voice almost made her turn around.She didn’t. She yanked the door open, paused for one second, and delivered her final line without looking back, her voice dripping with cold fury. "I’m taking the kids out for a short outing. Don’t bother me."The door slammed shut.Aiden stood frozen in the middle of his office. The silence was deafening. He replayed the last few minutes, trying to figure out what he’d done wrong. A forgotten anniversary? No. A harsh word? He’d been nothing but cheerful. The pregnancy hormones? Maybe, but this felt targeted and personal.His face showed pure confusion, wounded pride, and devotion.He looked like he might actually cry.Meanwhile in the hallway, Alina let out the silent, shuddering laugh she’d been holding in. She leaned against the wall, clutching her phone, her body shaking with silent laughter. The image of her husband’s face, utterly lost and adorable, was engraved into her mind. It was the best prank sh