Semua Bab BETRAYED BY MY MATE CLAIMED BY HIS STEPBROTHER : Bab 61 - Bab 70

NATALIA DE LUCA…..“Why don't we stop by the boutique to buy your dress for tomorrow's banquet? We still have plenty of time before the auction starts.” We were heading for the auction when suddenly Knox suggested it.“I already have a lot of dresses. I don't want more. Your mother has got me a lot of gowns to attend parties. I can pick one from them for tomorrow’s party. You don't have to waste money unnecessarily.” I pointed and earned a glare from him in return."You are my wife, Natalia. And most importantly you are a Davenport now. You have to look different from others. I want my wife to look like the most beautiful person at that party. Moreover, It's the first time I'm gonna introduce you to the public. After tomorrow's party everyone will know who you are and who you belong to. Your father who kicked you out of the house will invite you to have dinner with them just to get into the good books of Davenport. Because everyone knows how powerful the Davenports are. Then the real

The morning light crept gently into the room, spilling through the ivory curtains in thin golden ribbons. The faint chirping of birds echoed outside the large windows, blending with the quiet hum of the estate waking to life. The world felt calm suspended in a tender, and peaceful moment.The cool breeze carried the faint scent of lilies from the garden below, brushing over the sheets where two people slept; one lost in dreams, the other quietly pretending.Natalia stirred first.A warm ray of sunlight touched her face, making her eyelashes flutter. She frowned softly, trying to turn away from the light but something firm, warm, and steady stopped her from moving.Her brow furrowed.What… was that?She blinked her eyes open slowly only for her breath to catch in her throat. Her head was resting against a broad chest. Her arm was draped across his stomach. And worse, her leg was hooked over his.Knox Davenport.Her husband.She froze, eyes wide, heart pounding wildly.For a full three

ZACH WINCHESTER……“Ariella,” I called her, she was staring at the stars twinkling above in the sky.When she spun around a gasp left her mouth. She covered her mouth in surprise. Because I was on my knees holding a ring in my hand. “Will you be the mother of my child?"“I know, when I proposed marriage it was just a deal. But that was for you. Because I married you to make you mine forever. I always wanted to live the rest of my life with you. But for you it was just a deal. Now I want to propose to you sincerely. No deal. No Revenge. No Game. Only love. So tell me, will you become the mother of my children?”She chuckled and extended her hand to me. "Yes, I do. But you have to promise me that you’ll never betray me. You know it wasn't easy for me to trust again. It wasn't easy for me to fall in love again. Once you betray me, I’ll be gone from your life forever. Can I trust you?” "Choose me, I will never betray you." She smiled and nodded. “I choose you, Zach Winchester, as my hubby

The drive to the De Luca mansion was quiet. Too quiet. Natalia sat in the passenger seat, her fingers knotted tightly around the hem of her dress. Knox kept glancing her way, his brows slightly furrowed as he noticed the change in her demeanour.He had offered to come with her, but she refused saying this was something she needed to face on her own.As the car rolled past the tall iron gates, the familiar ache settled in her chest. The De Luca estate stood just as she remembered — grand and cold, all marble and silence. A house built for power, not for love.“Are you sure you don't want me to come with you? What if they harm you? Let me come with you.” Before she left Knox again asked her, placing his hand on hers. He was worried for her safety. He didn't want to let her go into that house where she has been wronged all her life.She placed her other hand over his. “Don't worry. I’ll be fine. You are here. If anything happens to me inside you can save me.” She patted his hand in an as

The sun had long set, and the Green Jade Pack glowed with soft golden lights. The air was filled with the comforting aroma of roasted herbs and warm bread as Ariella stood in the kitchen, instructing the maids about the dinner preparations.“Add a little more rosemary to that stew,” she said gently, tasting a spoonful before smiling in approval. “Perfect. Zach will love this.”Her laughter mingled with the quiet chatter of the maids — a sound that made the house feel like home. Everything in her world finally seemed peaceful, balanced.But peace, as always, never lasted long.A maid suddenly rushed in, breathless. “Luna, someone’s here to meet you at the gate.”Ariella frowned, confusion creasing her brows. “At this hour?”The maid nodded quickly. “Yes, Luna. They said it’s urgent.”Setting the spoon down, Ariella wiped her hands on a napkin. “Alright, I’ll go see who it is.”She walked out of the kitchen, her steps echoing softly in the corridor as she made her way toward the main ga