บททั้งหมดของ The billionaire's vengeful bride : บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

~ EmiliaI felt a sharp pain shoot through my back as I slowly opened my eyes. My vision was a bit blurred, and everything around me looked foggy, like I was staring through dirty glass. The ceiling lights above flickered softly, making the white walls around me seem even colder.I groaned, forcing myself to sit up with a wince. My body felt like I had been hit by a moving truck—every limb heavy, every breath a little sore. I blinked a few times until my sight cleared, and then I saw him.Adrian.He stood beside my bed, tall and motionless, like he had been standing there for hours. A doctor was by his side, holding a stethoscope in one hand and a small notepad in the other.“Careful,” I heard Adrian say softly as he stepped closer and helped support my back. His hands were warm, but his touch was gentle, like he was afraid I would break.I gave a weak nod, not trusting my voice yet, and glanced around for my phone. My fingers trembled as I reached for it on the nightstand beside me.

 ~Emilia My phone beeped, waking me from sleep. I stirred lazily, rubbing my eyes and sitting up slowly. Adrian had already gone to work. I noticed a note on the nightstand, written in his firm but slightly messy handwriting: "I’m off to work. Ariana will make you breakfast." A small smile crept onto my lips. Even when he was being overbearing, he still remembered little things like this. I reached for my phone and tapped on the notification. It was an email—from one of the companies I had applied to. Subject: Collaboration Offer > “Dear Emilia Thompson,We reviewed your work and we find it perfect for our upcoming project.We would love to offer you a collaborator deal with our investors under Reynolds Architects.”   My breath caught in m

~Malik“Found anything?” I asked Theo anxiously, pacing back and forth like a caged animal. My heart pounded so loud I could hear it in my ears.“Nothing, boss,” Theo said quietly. “Clearly, they were married legally.”My jaw tightened. I stopped in my tracks, arms crossed over my chest. For a second, I just stared at the floor like I could burn a hole through it with my eyes.Married. Legally.I sucked in a sharp breath and exhaled through my nose. Rage bubbled inside me, thick and hot like boiling oil.Then... a slow smile crept onto my face.“So... it’s legal,” I muttered. My voice was calm, too calm. I turned slowly, walked toward the window, and looked out at the peaceful city. The sky was turning orange, soft clouds painted with strokes of fading gold.I hated how calm everything looked.“Fine. Let’s see how long it lasts.”Theo didn’t say anything. He just stood there, frozen, like he was afraid that one wrong word would make me explode.I spun around sharply. “I want everythin

~Emilia“What do you mean by that, Max?” Adrian barked into his phone the moment we stepped inside the house.I froze.There was something different in his voice—something that made my stomach twist. He wasn’t just angry. He was afraid.His hands were shaking. I could hear the tremble in his breath. “Adrian?” I whispered, reaching out.But he didn’t even glance at me. He ended the call, grabbed his jacket, and stormed out without a word.That was three days ago.And he hasn’t come back.***I sat on the edge of our bed, elbows on my knees, palms pressed against my cheeks.The air in the room felt heavy, like something was sitting on my chest.The ticking clock on the wall echoed louder with each second, matching the rise of my heartbeat.I had called him over twenty times. I had sent countless messages.Nothing.Whoever was threatening me had something to do with Adrian’s company crashing too. I was sure of it now.I stared at the window, watching the leaves outside dance in the wind

~EmiliaI shut my eyes tightly, hoping it would make me fall asleep. Hoping it would make me forget the pain sitting heavy in my chest. But my thoughts wouldn’t stop running. Every memory, every unanswered question felt like a thorn pressing deeper into me.The darkness began to feel thicker, heavier, almost breathing around me. I reached for the lamp and flicked it on, the light making the shadows in the corners look sharper.I got out of bed and began pacing, arms folded tight across my chest. My toes curled against the cool floor. The clock ticked, each sound stretching into the silence.“There must be a clue somewhere,” I whispered to myself.And I knew where to look.Adrian’s study.He never let me in there. Ever. The only person allowed was Ariana, and that was only to clean. She never stayed long. She never said what was inside.I opened the bedroom door slowly, careful not to wake him. My ears strained to hear any change in his breathing. Silence. I moved like the air itself c