Alle Kapitel von Bride of the Billionaire Beast: Kapitel 121 – Kapitel 130

They slept through half the day, and Scott woke up smiling again when he felt a small, bouncy weight on top of him. Marina was crawling across the bed, squeezing herself between him and her mom, toys in hand. With those toys—and lots of love—she kept pestering Alexandra until she woke up, and after that, they all enjoyed a warm family lunch. Still, it was obvious Scott was on edge. His emotions were raw, he was tense and alert, so when they announced that the Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police was there to see them, he was the first to go and greet him. The commissioner wasn't alone. With him came a tall, broad man who looked more like a lumberjack than a cop. He was clearly Irish, and despite his rugged look, he had the sharp air of a clever man. "My name is Patrick McAllan, Mr. Hamilton. I'm the inspector in charge of the Interpol team investigating the Daniel Craig case," the man introduced himself, and both Allie and Scott invited him to sit. "We specialize in

Scott's lips trembled as he hugged her tightly, whispering an "I love you" filled with pure gratitude and love. "Thank you for saving me, Allie. You're the smartest and bravest woman in the world." "I love you, Scott," Alexandra murmured, running her fingers through his hair. With peace finally visible on their faces for the first time in months, Alexandra and Scott returned home, joined by Grandpa and Sebastian. Not long after, Sebastian had to return to Monaco to oversee the company, and Scott took the opportunity to show Allie everything about the place where he grew up. They walked together through the mansion's grounds, where he'd spent countless hours as a kid, and he showed her his favorite spots. He also took her to the modest little house where he was born, back when his grandfather hadn't yet made his fortune, and shared stories from his early life. "It's beautiful," Alexandra whispered, gazing out over the landscape from a small hill. "Yeah, it is," Scott agreed.

"I don't know what I would've done without you, Allie," Scott confessed. "You've been my strength and my peace through all these months. God knows I've been tense and angry, thinking Daniel might actually walk free. Thank you for standing by me." "Well, you know what they say—through thick and thin," she replied with a soft smile. "I'm always going to be here for you. And you'll always be there for me." "Does that mean… we're officially together again?" he asked, batting his lashes at her. "I know I haven't exactly asked you properly—I've just been stealing kisses and… moans." "Hey! In your defense, those moans were really good!" she teased. "I know, but I think it's time I do this the right way," he said, suddenly serious. "Alexandra… would you be my girlfriend?" "Girlfriend?" she held back a laugh. "That's where you're starting?" "Of course! Every respectable relationship starts there!" "You want me to be your sweaty-hand-holding girlfriend?" she teased, raising a brow.

Alexandra understood. No matter how close friends might be, sometimes couples simply needed privacy. "Besides! Your rehab pool is just a few steps away!" he exclaimed with a playful gesture toward the greenhouse. "Oh yes! And my personal therapist who's always ready, too!" she teased with a flirty wink, knowing that if it weren't for Marina being there, he would've already whisked her away to make love to her like a bunny in heat. "I think it's perfect, honey. I love it. So, when do we move?" "Right now—today," he said excitedly. "We'll just go, pack up your things and Marina's, and I'll bring you back. I want you both sleeping here tonight!" Alexandra nodded, thrilled, and soon they were starting the little move. While packing, she couldn't help feeling the rush of excitement for this new beginning. She had a boyfriend, her daughter, her sweet grandpa, and a rehab pool just steps away from the house. She knew this move was exactly what they needed to get back on the path of

Alexandra clapped her hands in excitement, and soon after they hopped into one of the company's new cars. She was practically dying of impatience, and he figured she thought it was one of his Ferraris. Five minutes later, Allie was bouncing like a restless puppy. "Can you speed up a little? … A little more? … Just a little more? … Scott, for God's sake, a butterfly just passed us!" she teased, though she understood perfectly why he wasn't going to risk even the slightest bit more. With some effort, he got the car up to sixty miles per hour, but she still enjoyed the ride around the circuit. And when they got back, Sebastian already had more work lined up for them. "Well, I've already planned out Marina's entire birthday. As her godfather-slash-uncle, I am fully justified in going all out and throwing a huge party for her very first year," Sebastian declared. "OK, and what do we do?" Alexandra asked. "Don't get in the way of preparations and just show up on the day of the birt