Lahat ng Kabanata ng Betrayed, Contract Marriage with Mr. Devil: Kabanata 51 - Kabanata 58

Leon sat in his chair with a tense face. Both of his hands were clenched, his eyes staring sharply at the phone screen he had just slammed onto the table. The message he sent to Giselle was only read without a reply. His anger burned even hotter.“How dare she ignore me,” Leon muttered in a heavy voice.A cold aura immediately filled the office. Leon was not an ordinary man—mafia blood flowed in his veins. Connections, power, and threats were his weapons. And this time, he would use them all for one thing only: to find Giselle.Leon reached for the satellite phone on his desk, pressing one speed-dial number. “Find Giselle’s address. I don’t care how. Ten minutes.”His voice was so cold that the person on the other end could only respond, “Yes, Mr. Leon.”It took less than ten minutes for the report to come in. Giselle’s old house, the one left by her parents.Leon immediately stood up. With quick steps, he grabbed the keys to his black sports car. The engine roared loudly when he star

That morning, the air in the De Santos Mansion still felt cool. Sunlight filtered through the heavy curtains in every room, but for Giselle the atmosphere remained oppressive. The night before she had been forced to sign the new marriage contract with Leon again—a contract that bound her once more, even though her heart refused.With slow steps, Giselle went to Mrs. Hansel’s room. Her heart pounded; she did not know what to say to her mother-in-law.Knock! Knock! Knock!“Come in,” a weak but warm voice sounded from inside.Giselle opened the door slowly. She saw Mrs. Hansel lying in the large bed, her face still pale but her smile growing wide when she saw Giselle.“Giselle…” the voice sounded touched.Giselle approached, bowed politely, then sat at the bedside. “I… I’m back, Auntie.”Hansel took Giselle’s hand gently, holding it tight as if afraid of losing her. “Thank you for coming back, Giselle. I am so happy. Please don’t leave again, okay… please…”Giselle fell silent, her eyes

That morning, the atmosphere at the De Santos Mansion felt livelier than usual. Servants bustled back and forth preparing breakfast. At the dining table, Mrs. Hansel sat sipping warm tea. Her face looked fresher, though still pale.Leon came down from the upper floor in a neat suit, ready to leave for the office. He walked past the dining table without stopping.“Leon,” called Mrs. Hansel.Leon stopped, glancing briefly. “What is it, Mom? I’m already late.”Mrs. Hansel put down her cup. “Take Giselle to campus before going to the office.”Leon frowned. “What for? She can take a taxi. Besides, I’m not her driver.”“Leon!” Mrs. Hansel’s voice rose slightly. “She’s your wife, even if only by contract, at least treat her properly.”Leon snorted, turning as if indifferent. “Mom, don’t meddle in this matter. I—”“Leon De Santos!” Mrs. Hansel cut him sharply. “Do you want me to get sicker?”Leon fell silent, his jaw tightening. He knew his mother was playing her strongest card. Annoyed, he e

In his room, Leon stood by the window, staring out with a blank expression. The cigarette in his hand had long gone out, but he didn’t bother to light another.Qiara approached slowly, still in her tight red dress. “Leon,” her voice dripped with sweetness. She stood right behind him, letting her slender fingers touch his shoulder. “You’re not angry at me, are you?”Leon remained unmoving, his face completely expressionless.Qiara stepped even closer, wrapping her arms around Leon’s body from behind. “I’ve missed you so much. You don’t even know how long I’ve been waiting for this moment,” she whispered as she tried to kiss his neck.Leon brushed her away gently, his tone cold. “Qiara, stop.”The woman forced a stiff smile, pretending not to hear. She tried again, reaching for Leon’s face. “Just for a moment… let me kiss you.”“Qiara!” Leon turned quickly, grabbing her wrist before she could touch his cheek. His gaze was sharp, full of rejection. “I already told you to stop.”Qiara fro