Semua Bab Under Silk Sheets: Bab 71 - Bab 80

The longer Henri thought about this entire situation, the more something felt wrong. He had only had a bad feeling about Wess and was slightly jealous of how close he was to Kayla and wanted to know who he was. Henri admits he barely trusts anyone and did not trust anyone near his Kayla, especially in a business where things are put in black and white. A part of him wanted to protect her from the shadows, especially now that she could not stand him. But why does everything look messy? Henri felt as though he had walked into a well-curated plot. Even though he was looking for opportunities to use against Kayla, the entire situation seemed fishy. He did not like being tested. His mood was somber, a hint of danger leaked from him, suffocating the room."So he wants to trap your woman using some book? The writer of this book has been saying your woman's art inspired the book or something," Niel said.“If she has said this to him, it means she must have said it to others in private. If th

The auction hall exuded an aura of sophistication, the air filled with murmurs of excitement and the occasional clink of champagne glasses. Kayla, clad in a sleek, black gown, navigated through the crowd with practiced ease, her expression composed and detached. She took her seat, scanning the room with cool detachment, until her gaze fell upon Henri.A flicker of annoyance passed through Kayla as she noticed him, Henri walking in clad in black. Was he a ghost? Why did she have to see him everywhere? She had spent these past few days trying to forget him, burying their shared history. But now, suddenly, he was everywhere. Was he a ghost hunting her down?Henri’s eyes met hers, a soft smile made its way up his face of his lips as he made his way towards her. Kayla stiffened, her posture rigid as he approached, a knot forming in the pit of her stomach. Why couldn’t he just leave her alone? Hadn’t he gone back? She had thought since he had been quiet the past two days that he had accepte

The car ride to the courthouse was silent and full of suffocation. Kayla’s gaze remained fixed on the passing scenery outside, her eyes cold and slightly resentful. Beside her, Henri was the epitome of indifference, his eyes focused on the tablet in his hand as if nothing else mattered. But inside, his heart was exploding in excitement. He fought the urge to look her way, because he was afraid she would change her mind last minute. He knew that he was making use of her anger to push her to the courthouse, so he hoped her anger would burn till she signed the papers.“You should wear this,” he reached into his pocket and passed her wedding ring to her and the moment she set her eyes on the familiar piece of jewelry, it was as though her anger had been sprayed a healthy dose of fuel.“That? You are going get a ring,” Kayla finally spoke, her voice tight with emotion. She had once planned to marry this man under a romantic setting. And choose their ring. Now her marria

The clock on the bedside table ticked away the seconds as Henri sat on the edge of his bed, his phone pressed to his ear. The darkness of the room covered him like a bad joke as he waited for Neil to answer, his heart pounding in his chest with a mix of anticipation and dread.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Neil’s voice crackled through the line, the sound distorted by the distance between them. “Henri?”“Yeah, it’s me,” Henri answered, the darkness in his voice spilling into the phone. “I need to know what else you have on him.”Neil’s tone grew serious, his voice lowering dangerously at Henri’s words. “What else do you want on him? Do you want more? I am sure I could make it happen.”Henri hesitated for a moment, “I need you to send me all the documents you have on Kayla’s deal with Wess. I am going to tell her tonight.”There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line as Neil processed Henri’s request. “Sure thin

The morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room as Kayla stood before her mirror, her hands trembling slightly as she applied the finishing touches to her makeup. Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions, the events of the previous night were still fresh in her memory as she prepared to face Wess once more.Henri’s words echoed through her mind as she adjusted her hair, his warnings and promises intertwining in a tangled mess of uncertainty and a slight whiff of frustration. A part of her wondered if Henri was just too paranoid. But her fear gnawed at her insides like a cluster of worms; Henri never joked. If she knew anyone well, it was Henri, and he took everything seriously. He would not make a mistake with this, right?With a steadying breath, Kayla straightened her shoulders, attempting to calm herself, yet her resolve hardening with each passing moment. As long as she does not sign, all will be well. If the document they give her bears