Semua Bab Twisted Fate : Bab 11 - Bab 20

I did not get enough rest last night. Throughout the night, I lay there staring at the ceiling while Mr Billionaire slept peacefully on the small couch near his window.He had given me the entire bed, saying, “Since it is your first night here, I want you to feel comfortable. The bed is all yours,” shortly after we entered his room.The interior of his room spoke volumes, just like his personality. The walls were painted in neutral tones, mostly white, grey, and black. Still, it carried life. There were several beautiful paintings hanging on the walls. He clearly loved art, and it showed.His room was clean, elegant, and very spacious. The bed was massive, a double king size, dressed beautifully in layers of grey and white. The closet stood out with its glass doors, revealing his walk in space that was perfectly arranged. His bathroom was just as large, and the moment I walked past it, I noticed it smelled like him.Actually, the entire room smelled like him. A rich, bold scent that l

It was almost time for the party, just a few hours after Grandma had sent out the invitations. Suddenly, it had turned into a celebration of Aleksander and me, a wedding party that had never been planned the traditional way.I had seen the invitation card. Our names were boldly printed across the front. It looked elegant, beautifully designed, and expensive. How it had been made so quickly baffled me. Invitations had gone out to family, close relatives, friends, and even media outlets. Given how reputable the Barginsen family was, I expected nothing less.Still, I was tense. Nervous. Everything felt so unfamiliar. I was surrounded by people I barely knew. None of my family or friends were here. Not even Aria. I had sent her countless messages, but she still had not responded. I asked Collins about her, and he told me she was truly upset about the choice I had made.Now I was sitting in front of a mirror getting my makeup done. Sarah had brought in several designer dresses, and a profe

I stayed in the bathroom, sobbing quietly on the cold tiled floor. My body trembled as I cried, and even though the tears had slowed, my heart kept breaking over and over again. One thing was certain. I was not going back downstairs. I could not face that room again. I hoped the party would end soon. I knew I had ruined my makeup with all the crying, but I did not care anymore.I had no idea how long I had been sitting there until I heard the door open. Sarah stepped in and froze when she saw me lying on the bathroom floor, my body curled up and limp.“Oh my God, Judi. We have been looking for you. Why are you on the floor?” she asked in a panic, rushing to help me up.I did not respond. I did not even have the strength to pretend. She led me out of the bathroom and into the bedroom, helping me sit on the edge of the bed. Then she sat beside me, still staring in concern.“What happened? Frida has been looking for you for the past half an hour,” she said gently.Still, I said nothing.

We had about an hour before the meeting. Aleksander told Sarah to explain everything I needed to know. She said it was a court case, more like a family dispute over the company. Barginsen Energy Group. Aleksander is the acting CEO now, chosen by the board after his father died. At the time, his uncle Aden was in prison. But now that he is out, he has managed to divide the family. He is going against Aleksander, Emma, and her son Arne.So basically, it is an inheritance dispute. A power grab. And somehow I have a role in this, whether I understand it or not. I guess this is where I fit in Aleksander’s plan. Sarah helped me get dressed in something more formal. A navy sheath dress with a matching blazer, nude heels, and a sleek low bun. I needed to look composed, serious, and in control, even if I felt the opposite.I joined Aleksander in the car, sitting beside him feeling a little tense.“I hope Sarah explained everything to you and you understand why we are going together,” he said.

It has been two days since that night. And if you thought that kiss meant anything had changed, then sorry to break it to you, but it has not. I just call it a fever dream now because his actions afterward stayed the same. He has been cold and distant these past few days. When I told Sarah what happened, she looked confused about how he had treated me, especially since he had just gotten back with his ex-fiancée a few days after our contract. We left Norway and are now on a flight to the UK, where he mostly stayed. Nora was sad when we left. She wished she could come with us, but her father insisted she stay with Grandma, just like she always had. Another European country to explore, and I was excited. It was one of the few places I had always dreamed of visiting. The chance to study in London was something I never imagined would happen for me. I was invisible beside him during the entire flight. The drive through the city was amazing. The buildings had an architecture quite simil