Semua Bab The Billionaire's Hidden Triplets: Bab 71 - Bab 80

—Mabel— “Right. Let's go pick up the kids. Together,” Alec said. A wave of happiness surged through me. It still felt surreal, hard to believe that I just took down Tom few hours after he framed Alec. I watched Alec pull out his phone and typed for a moment. Within seconds, the head of his bodyguard glanced at his smartwatch before turning around and communicating to the rest of his team. Alec let go of my waist and offered me his hand. “Are you ready, my love?” he asked. I nodded and accepted his invite. In the driveway, his convoy pulled up. We slid into the second car and eased out of his estate. It was a quiet ride. Each time I attempted to steal a glance at him, I found him looking at me. He placed his hand over mine on the chair. I stared down at our hands, then met his gaze. “You're spending the night at my place, right?” he asked. Warmth bloomed in my chest, a part of me already looking forward to the evening. “Yes.” I whispered. He cupped my face,

—Mabel—The door clicked shut and was followed by the sound of running water.I hated how pictures of anything played in my head.Alec peeling his clothes, stepping under the shower and soaping his body. I pictured him running his hand through his wet hair as lather glided down his n,pples, hard stomach, lower to his—Mabel!My thighs throbbed with need, legs dangling off the edge of the dresser while I waited.I picked up the comb again and resumed combing my hair.Moments passed.The sound of running water stopped and was replaced by a thick silence.But he stayed in there longer than I expected.What was he doing?Just as I lowered the comb, the door opened and Alec stepped into the room.He’d changed into black silk pajama pants that hung low on his hips and revealed the sculpted ridges of his torso.Sweet mercy. I found myself drooling as I took in the bulge in-between his legs.He caught me looking and smirked.“You know—you only need to ask, baby, and it’s all yours.”I blushe

—Mabel—My best friend sniffled over the phone. “Hello, Mabel. I-I know you're busy, but I need someone to talk to.”A bullet of panic rose in my throat.“Sure, bestie. I'm all ears.”There was a pause before she sniffled again. “Can you—can we sit out? Please?”“Of course. Name the venue and time.”“The Elysian Table. How about now?”I nodded. ”Alright. I'll be there in a moment.”She hung up, and I stared at my phone.What could be wrong?Did something between her and Kyu-hun? Or was this about me too?My thoughts spun in circles, so many questions and not a single answer in sight.Without wasting time, I grabbed my bag. I was about to head out of my office, only to remember my convoy didn't come with me to work today.Cursing under my breath, I returned to my desk and quickly texted the head of my security.‘I need my convoy. Now. At the office.’A ding notification signified that the message had been delivered. Then came a text notification. ‘On our way, ma'am.'I exhaled and sl

—Mabel—The ride was a quiet one.Angelina's words kept replaying in my head as we drove past the streets of Washington.“Are you OK?” Ruth asked.I nodded, but I was far from alright.Ruth placed a hand over mine on the chair. “Mabel.”I met her gaze. “Angelina sure knows how to spoil the mood,” I murmured.“She’s after your peace. Don’t give it to her.”We exchanged a smile.“Thank you for standing up for me back there.”Ruth gave my hand a squeeze. “You're welcome.”“Are you sure you don’t want me to drop you home?” I asked.“No, please. I’ve got a car waiting for me at the Elysian Table.”We exchanged a grin just as the convoy pulled up in front of the restaurant. Ruth leaned in for a parting hug.“I'll see you next time.”“Be safe,” I whispered.She straightened, and opened the door, then turned around with a wink. “And tell the kids I said hi.”I nodded and watched her shut the door.Ruth strode to her ride, paused and waved as though knowing I was watching through the tinted wi

—Mabel—A slow heat crept over my skin.I turned my gaze to the window as our convoy slowed in the popular Wharf Marina.Wait. Could it be what I was thinking?After we pulled up, the security detail stepped out first and scanned the elegance of the dock, before opening our doors.Alec stepped out first and helped me out. I scanned the panorama and brought back my gaze on him. “What do you have up your sleeve?”He smirked. “If I tell you now, will it still be a secret?”“We're in a wharf. You're here to show me a yacht, isn't it?”He gasped. “Brilliant. Yes, I want to show you 'our' yacht,” he said.Our yacht.He was referring to his property as ours. Although it wasn't on paper, it warmed my heart.He offered his arm. “Shall we?”I accepted his invite and kissed his cheek. “Please, lead the way.”We shared a smile, then walked down the dock.Dock lights flickered across the rippling waters and the several yachts along the pier.Footsteps echoed behind us... his men, silent and discr