All Chapters of Doted by the Ruthless Billionaire: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

The next morning, Lyra woke up unusually early.The sky outside was still dark, the faintest hint of dawn barely touching the horizon as silence filled the room around her. For a moment, she simply lay there beneath the blankets, staring quietly at the ceiling while a strange restlessness settled heavily in her chest.It was unfamiliar.Lyra was never someone who woke up before sunrise unless necessary. Sleeping was one of the few things she genuinely loved, yet today her body woke on its own as if warning her that something was wrong.Her brows knitted slightly.“…Something bad is going to happen,” she thought quietly.The feeling lingered stubbornly in the back of her mind, difficult to ignore no matter how calm she tried to remain. But after a few seconds, she exhaled softly and closed her eyes again.Maybe it was because of the gala later.The Grande Crow.The danger waiting there.Anyone would feel nervous knowing they were walking into a place filled with enemies pretending to s

“It was raining that day,” Lyra said quietly, her voice calm in a way that somehow made the memory feel even heavier. “Really hard.”Her eyes remained fixed on the tall windows ahead of them, distant and unfocused, as if she wasn’t seeing the room anymore but the past unfolding right in front of her again.“The kind of rain that makes everything outside look blurred.” A faint pause followed.“It was only around four in the afternoon, but the sky already looked dark because of the storm.”Slowly, she folded her legs closer to herself and rested her chin against her knees, silver hair falling loosely over her shoulder as silence settled around the room. The soft glow from the laptop screen illuminated the side of her pale face, but her expression remained unreadable.“Me and my mom were in the car back then,” she continued softly. “Then my father called.”Elias stayed silent beside her, his attention fully on her now. For the first time, he could clearly see it beneath Lyra’s calm exter

Lyra stood quietly in front of the mirror inside the master bedroom, her reflection staring back at her under the soft night light. She was already dressed in the custom-made gown prepared for the gala, an elegant piece that fit her perfectly, as if it had been designed only for her. Her makeup was kept minimal yet refined, highlighting her delicate features without overpowering them, while simple jewelry added just enough sparkle to complete the look. She looked stunning, effortlessly beautiful in a quiet, controlled way that didn’t need attention to be noticed.A few moments earlier, her grandparents had called, reminding her to be careful and to avoid unnecessary risks. Their voices carried the same concern they always had for her, no matter how strong she appeared on the outside.Not long after, a message from Elias arrived as well, informing her that he and his people were already on their way to the venue ahead of her. Lyra understood why, no one outside their trusted circle kne

Yani visibly relaxed slightly after hearing that, before finally sitting down beside her.Lyra and Yani finished their dinner peacefully, the atmosphere inside the suite remaining calm despite the tension both of them quietly carried beneath the surface. Afterward, Yani checked the time and looked toward Lyra.“It’s almost starting.”Lyra gave a small nod before standing gracefully from her seat. Together, they left the suite and headed toward the elevator that would take them to the grand ballroom where the gala was being held.The luxurious hallway was already becoming crowded with guests dressed in elegant gowns and expensive suits, soft music echoing faintly through the ship as staff guided everyone toward the main event.But just before Lyra and Yani could step into the elevator, three familiar figures appeared from the opposite end of the hallway.BeatriceSereneAnd Jade, Serene’s best friend.Lyra’s half-lidded eyes rested briefly on Jade. She wondered why Jade had been invite

He didn't do it for business connections or money, though those came later. He did it out of love. He did it because he wanted to show her, and the whole world, that he was hers completely. He didn't care about his own family name or pride; he only cared about being accepted by her.He changed everything about himself just for her. For Laurin.Beatrice’s mind burned with the injustice of it all.He never did that for me.Even after all these years, after she had given him a daughter, after she had lived in his house and shared his bed, he remained Richard, the man who belonged to Laurin. He never offered to change anything for Beatrice. He never looked at her with that same blind, worshipful adoration. She was just the woman he turned to when he was lonely, the convenience he kept around, while his heart and his loyalty remained buried with the woman who had never truly loved him back.It infuriated her to realize that Richard had been willing to become a nobody just to be near Laurin