All Chapters of Doted by the Ruthless Billionaire: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Beatrice let out a soft, long-suffering sigh, shaking her head as if she were a disappointed but endlessly forgiving mother dealing with a difficult daughter.On the surface, her expression remained gentle and composed, but behind that carefully crafted mask, her mind was in complete turmoil. Panic, anger, and humiliation swirled together as she desperately tried to think of a way to regain control of the situation.Still, years of pretending had taught her how to hide her true feelings. She briefly glanced at the surrounding guests before turning back to Lyra, her face once again wearing that familiar mask of maternal warmth and concern, as though she were the victim in this entire situation rather than the one desperately trying to protect her crumbling image.“You girls shouldn’t say such harsh things,” she chided gently, before her eyes flickered with a sharp edge. “Still… Lyra, you really should think more carefully about your actions. Your reputation already suffered enough afte

The hotel staff scrambled into action, panic spreading through the room. Meanwhile, Lyra clung weakly to Yani’s sleeve, her knees finally giving out as the adrenaline began to fade."Yani..." she whispered, barely audible, tears mixing with the sweat on her face."I'm here. I’ve got you." Yani’s voice was steady, protective, and incredibly safe, anchoring Lyra back to reality. "You're safe now. No one is going to hurt you."Shortly afterward, Lyra was rushed to the hospital. They pumped her stomach, monitored her vitals, and flushed the toxins out of her system. Physically, she recovered quickly, her body resilient and strong.But the real damage….the damage that mattered had already been done.The next morning, rumors exploded across the entire city, spreading through high society like wildfire, twisting and turning with every retelling. It became the talk of every dinner party, every social gathering, every gossip column.Some claimed she had been caught in a compromising position w

Not long afterward, the soft ambient music faded, and the lights throughout the ballroom began to dim gradually, leaving only the stage and the tables illuminated in pools of warm light. Conversations gradually died down as guests turned their attention forward, sensing the event was finally beginning.A bright spotlight snapped on, illuminating the center of the stage. A well-dressed host in a tailored black suit stepped forward, holding a microphone, greeting the guests with a wide, professional smile that exuded confidence and charm."Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this year’s Grand Charity Gala. We are honored to have so many distinguished guests joining us tonight. Every item you bid on tonight supports noble causes, and every contribution helps make a difference. Thank you all for your generosity and support."Polite applause echoed throughout the room, filling the hall with a rhythmic clapping sound before fading away. The auction officially began.One item after another was p

Meanwhile, Howard was left to manage the remaining operations and slowly steer the company toward other ventures, expanding successfully into real estate and technology. By the time Liam was released a year later, the business had recovered completely and had grown even bigger, richer, and more powerful than before. Howard welcomed him back with open arms, believing that the experience had taught Liam responsibility.Liam rushed to meet Howard the moment he came out of the prison gates, smiling broadly and extending his hand, though his eyes held a cold glint.“Howard! I’m back! It’s been hard, terrible, locked up in there while you ran everything , but I survived. Now that I’m here, I want to come back to my position. We will build this empire even higher together, just like before.”Liam stood there, chest puffed out, hand extended confidently toward his old partner, his eyes shining with the same ambition and entitlement he had always carried. In his mind, nothing had changed. He h

Liam felt no remorse, no guilt, no sadness. He only felt a heavy weight lift off his shoulders. He celebrated in silence, drinking expensive wine he could barely afford.“Finally,” he whispered to himself, smiling wickedly.‘Finally, you are gone, old friend. No one stands above me now. Now… I can go to Laurin. I will be there to comfort her in her grief. I will be her shoulder to cry on. And eventually… she will turn to me, since her great protector is dead.’But fate had another cruel plan. Laurin was untouchable even in her grief. If she wasn’t at the company working herself to exhaustion, she was traveling abroad, disappearing for months at a time. Liam never got his chance to step in. She seemed to barely acknowledge Howard’s death, focusing only on her empire.Then came the news that made Liam want to scream in frustration and disgust. Laurin Moreno had married a man name Richard Olen.Richard was a man everyone considered weak, useless, and ordinary nothing compared to her, not