All Chapters of THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

EVANGELINESleep didn't come at all that night. I sat on the balcony watching the sunrise paint the sky in shades of gold and pink, my body exhausted, my mind somewhere else entirely.The wrought iron chair was cold beneath me, but I welcomed the discomfort. It kept me grounded, kept me from floating away on a sea of confused emotions.Since marrying Gael, my thoughts had been eaten up with endless questions. I had never felt so helpless, so unsure about a decision that would change everything. The confident woman who had walked down the aisle seemed like a stranger now.Why not just end this charade and go back to my family? Why was I so hell-bent on continuing this marriage that brought me nothing but pain and humiliation?There was something in my heart that demanded I stay, that insisted I fight for him and pull him away from that destructive woman. Something I couldn't name or admit without facing truths I wasn't ready for.Maybe it was because the darkness in his eyes called to

EVANGELINEThat afternoon, the living room was filled with warm sunlight streaming through tall windows as I settled into comfortable conversation with Mrs. Dettling, Cordelia, and Margaret. The room was decorated in soft pastels, with fresh flowers arranged in crystal vases throughout the space.Seraphina had mysteriously vanished after the uncomfortable conversation.I had my suspicions about where she might have disappeared to, but I kept those dark thoughts to myself for the moment."Evangeline, want to go shopping with me? There are some lovely new boutiques in town that I've been dying to explore." Cordelia's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm.I needed the distraction from the morning's events, so I readily agreed.We spent hours browsing elegant shops and walking through the charming town center. Cordelia proved to be delightful company with her infectious laughter and genuine warmth.The contrast between the siblings continued to amaze me. How could two people from the same family

EVANGELINEAfter a quiet breakfast where Gael was notably absent, I made my way downstairs and headed toward the mansion's back garden.The morning air was crisp and refreshing, carrying the scent of blooming flowers and freshly cut grass.One of the household staff told me earlier that a young woman had shown up at the front gate asking for me.They didn’t give me much else. No name, no reason why she was there.The second I stepped into the garden, I knew that silhouette right away. She was standing with her back to me, near the ornate fountain."Nari!"She whirled around at the sound of my voice, but instead of the joyful reunion I'd been expecting, her expression radiated pure fury.Her dark eyes flashed with anger, and her usually gentle features were twisted with betrayal and hurt.I rushed toward her with arms outstretched, eager to embrace my dearest friend after months of separation, but she shocked me by slapping my extended hand away."Nari!" I whimpered at her unexpected a

EVANGELINEThe violence radiating from Gael made me instinctively step back.He suddenly closed the distance and leaned down until his face was inches from mine, breathing harsh and labored.Terror froze me in place. I could barely stand still or breathe under his piercing stare.He straightened abruptly and stormed inside, vanishing behind his secret room door. The slam echoed through the entire house with violent force.Alone on the balcony, I sighed deeply at the tragic mess unfolding. This idiot was clearly destroying himself, trapped in jealousy and obsession that consumed him from within.Sleep was impossible now. Despite everything he'd done to me, worry gnawed at me like a persistent ache.I paced the bedroom for over an hour, repeatedly checking the clock, but he never came out of that room.The silence behind felt more disturbing than any noise would have been.Concern for his well-being started outweighing my fear of his explosive temper and unpredictable reactions.Somethi

EVANGELINE My heart pounded so hard it drowned out every sound, terror clawing through me at what I knew was about to happen. I wasn’t ready to lose my innocence like this—especially not when he was this furious over Seraphina’s actions and my foolish choice to interfere. Why had I ever believed I could change him? I couldn’t let him take me like this. There was no softness in his gaze, only a cold promise of the worst pain imaginable. “Don’t… please… I’m not ready,” I gasped under the weight of panic. Instead of answering, Gael shifted back slightly and delivered another slap with his cock against my entrance. The obscene sound echoed in the charged air and my thighs quivered under the assault, both from fear and the unbearable awareness of him. Without warning, his hand slid lower, and his middle finger pushed inside me in one firm motion. I gasped sharply at the intrusion, my body clamping around him. The pressure was overwhelming as my walls stretched around the u