Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Billionaire’s Secret Heirs : Kabanata 101 - Kabanata 110

~HUNTER'S POV~The eggs were definitely overcooked, and the toast crumbled when Caesar tried to spread jam on it. But watching my son's face light up with each bite, you would think I had prepared a five-star meal."Daddy Hunter, these are the best eggs ever!" Caesar announced, his cheeks bulging with food."Don't talk with your mouth full, baby," Celine said softly, but there was warmth in her voice that hadn't been there last night.I sat across from them at the small table, feeling strangely out of place in my own estate. This tiny dining area in the servant quarters was nothing like the grand dining room where I usually took my meals alone. But somehow, crammed around this little table with mismatched chairs, I felt more at home than I had in years."Can you teach me how to make eggs?" Caesar asked, swinging his legs under the table. "I want to make breakfast for Mama sometimes."The casual way he included me in his plans made my chest tight. "Of course. We'll start with scramble

~CELINE'S POV~The guest wing felt strange but comfortable. Caesar had spent the morning exploring every corner of his new room, announcing it "the best room ever" before running outside to play. Now I stood in the main kitchen, mixing cookie dough and watching through the window as Hunter crouched beside my son in the garden."Caesar, if you put that stick there, the whole fort will fall," Hunter was saying, his voice carrying through the open window."But Daddy Hunter, it looks cooler this way!""Alright, let's try it your way. But when it falls, we'll build it stronger together."I smiled despite myself. Three days ago, I never would have imagined Hunter Reid patiently explaining architecture to a three-year-old."Is that really Mr. Reid out there?" Elisa whispered to Ana as they passed by the window.Ana paused in her cleaning, her eyes narrowing as she watched Hunter laugh at something Caesar said. "I suppose. Though I've never seen him smile like that.""He looks different when

~HUNTER'S POV~"Mr. Reid, we'll take care of the groceries right away."Head Maid Sally's voice cut through the evening air as I pulled into the mansion's circular drive. She and Ana stood waiting by the front steps, their expressions carefully neutral as I cut the engine.I had called ahead, knowing Celine would need help with the bags. What I hadn't expected was the way both women's eyes would widen when Celine stepped out of my car, transformed from the maid in uniform who had left this afternoon into the stunning woman in the lavender dress I had bought her.Celine's face burned crimson under their scrutiny, her hands smoothing nervously over the soft fabric. I could practically hear the wheels turning in their heads, the assumptions being made, the gossip that would spread through the staff quarters by morning."Celine," I called as she moved toward the backseat, clearly intending to get Caesar herself.But I was already there, carefully lifting my sleeping son into my arms. Hi

~HUNTER'S POV~The familiar scent of polished marble and expensive cologne filled my nostrils as I walked through The Aurelia's main lobby. My hotel. My empire. The place where I'd built my reputation as a ruthless businessman who demanded perfection from everyone around me.But today felt different. Today, I couldn't stop thinking about cotton candy and roller coasters and the way Celine had looked at me when I told her I loved her."Good morning, Mr. Reid," the front desk manager called out as I passed, her voice crisp and professional.I nodded in response, my attention already moving to the reports in my hand. Occupancy rates, customer satisfaction scores, and staff performance reviews. The numbers that usually consumed my thoughts felt strangely unimportant this morning.Behind me, I could hear the soft murmur of my management team discussing quarterly projections and renovation schedules. Normally, I'd be leading that conversation. Today, I was distracted by thoughts of how t

~CELINE’S POV~An hour later, Blake and I were in my quarters in the east wing, and she was making herself thoroughly at home, examining every detail of the spacious rooms Hunter had given Caesar and me."Okay, I have to admit," Blake said, running her hand along the back of the plush sofa, "this is pretty incredible. Look at this place, Celine! It's like a luxury apartment, but better because you don't have to pay rent.""It's temporary," I said automatically, the words coming out before I could stop them.Blake gave me a look. "Is it, though?"I busied myself organizing Caesar's toys, not wanting to meet her knowing gaze. "Of course it is. This is Hunter's world, not mine.""Uh-huh." Blake flopped down on the sofa, making herself comfortable. "And that's why he's taking you on dates and holding your hand in front of his entire staff?"My cheeks heated up at the memory. "That was... that was just...""That was a man staking his claim," Blake said matter-of-factly. "Trust me, I know t