Semua Bab The Billionaire’s Broken Contract: Bab 21 - Bab 23

Riley's POVI spent the night staring at the ceiling of my small room. Victoria's words echoing in my head. The help. That's all I was to her. All I'd ever be.The next morning, I made Brett's coffee like always. Black, no sugar, served at exactly 7:30 AM.He was already dressed in his charcoal suit, scrolling through his phone. He didn't look up when I entered."Your coffee, Mr. Graham.""Thank you." Still no eye contact as I turned to leave, but his voice stopped me."Victoria will be joining us for breakfast."My stomach dropped. "Of course.""She'll be staying in the city for a few weeks. Business.""I understand.""Good."The word hung between us like a wall. I wanted to ask if he'd meant what he said yesterday. If he was sorry. But his cold tone told me everything I needed to know.The elevator chimed at exactly eight o'clock as Victoria glided in wearing a cream silk blouse and pearls that were expensive. Her hair was perfect, her makeup flawless."Darling," she said, kissing B

Riley's POVI was making breakfast when Victoria arrived the next morning. She looked radiant, like a woman who'd gotten exactly what she wanted."Good morning, Riley," she said, settling into Brett's chair. "You look tired.""I'm fine.""Are you? You seem... diminished somehow."Brett walked in, his hair damp from the shower. When he saw Victoria, something flickered across his face."Morning," he said quietly."Good morning, darling." Victoria's smile was brilliant. "I hope you slept well.""Fine."I set his coffee down without looking at him. His fingers brushed mine as he took the cup, and I jerked away."Riley, would you mind making me some of those delicious scones again?" Victoria asked. "Brett was just telling me how talented you are in the kitchen.""I don't have the ingredients.""Then perhaps you could run to the store? I'm sure Brett won't mind waiting."I looked at Brett, waiting for him to say something. To tell her I wasn't her errand girl.As usual Instead, he nodded.