Semua Bab Falling For The Wrong Billionaire Brother : Bab 1 - Bab 9

My husband, Ryder Knox, was glowing on the red carpet tonight.Camera flashes went off like fireworks. Paparazzi screamed his name.Next to him, practically glued to his side, was Isla , the hockey team’s cheerleader. Who’s my step-sister.Her left hand slid around My Ryder’s waist. Her fingers trailed lightly down his back, like she owned him.And from the way he smiled, she might as well have.I stood there. Watching.The wife. The ghost. The joke.Isla leaned in close and whispered something into his ear, and he throws his head back, laughing.He looks at her she was the funniest person in the world.Tch..I haven’t seen him this happy in years.Not since high school.Not since the day he looked at me like I was everything.Not since that day everything changed, I wish I could have defended myself, so he can look at me that same way.Sigh…The crowd around us buzzed with laughter, fake smiles, and champagne chatter.But I knew who they were really laughing at.Me.The famous hocke

I tiptoed into the ward like I was trespassing in my own home. Every breath I took felt too loud, like even the air might piss him off. There he was, Ryder Knox. My husband. My heartbreak. Standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his back facing me, dressed in crisp white sweatpants that clung to his body like they were made for him. His back muscles moved gently with every breath he took, and for a second, I was transported back in time—back when I used to trace those lines with my fingertips and giggle when he flinched. Now? He just made me flinch. “Um… hi,” I said, trying to clear the lump in my throat before the words cracked. My voice still came out small. Pathetic. He didn’t turn right away. He sipped from the whiskey glass in his hand, and finally, slowly, turned to face me. Those eyes… Once, they were my home. Now, they were a stranger’s weapon. “Maya,” he said calmly, too calmly. “I want us to have an open marriage.” I blinked. “What?” “You heard me.” “Why? No, I

Spaghetti bolognese! This looks nice. Yum.I took one bite. The sauce hit my tongue with a sloppy slurpFor a moment, I was floating.“Maddox, this is incredible. Your chef is seriously good.”Damn!He smiled, “chef”?“I made this kitten”.My face shifted. “Ohhh, no wonder… ew. Tastes awful.”He burst out laughing. “Argh, I know my food tastes good. I went to culinary school—supposed to be eight months, but I crushed it in three. My skills are legit.”I rolled my eyes. “Well, it’s nice.”I took another bite, slower this time. “It’s been a while since I had something this good,”I added, almost to myself.“You’ll be eating more here,” Maddox said, leaning back with a grin. “Breakfast in bed, every day.”I giggled.He poured me a glass of strawberry juice, the soft splash filling the quiet space. Then he looked at me , with serious face now.“So tell me, kitten… who’s Ryder?”My fingers tightened around the fork.Ugh. Why did he have to ask that now?I looked away, not ready—but I knew

(Maya’s Pov)I slowly went down the stairs to check what was happening. I’d been hearing people yelling.I prayed Maddox was okay.I peeped—Immediately, I saw cops.I screamed.Holy shit. I wasn’t supposed to scream.“Who’s there?” one of the cops shouted, raising his voice.“It’s just my fiancée. Don’t scare her,” Maddox said quickly.I ran back upstairs, panting.Oh my God… is Maddox a criminal? Why are the police here?One minute I was enjoying being cracked, and now my heart was cracking from fear.I slammed the door, twisted the knob, and pressed my back against it. My hands shot up to cover my mouth.BAM!They banged on the door.“Open the door this instant, lady!”I was trembling as I reached for the knob. With shaking hands, I opened it.The cop looked straight at me, like he recognized me from somewhere, but couldn’t quite place it. Then he stepped inside, scanning the room.They moved to the other rooms, exchanging quick sign language between themselves. I had no idea what

(Maddox’s POV) I really don’t know where to start, Maya. There’s so much to all this… I don’t even know where to begin. But let’s see how it goes.I pulled out a stool.“Have a seat.”She nodded and sat.“So… I was in the military for ten years, right after military. When I was done, I was broke. I mean broke Maya , like I reeked of poverty. All I wanted was financial freedom. I didn’t know what to do… until my very good friend, someone I considered a brother, my homeboy, literally, stepped in.” I gave a small, sad smile.“I told him everything, and he introduced me to a politician. But this politician… he made me promise to keep it all secret. If a word ever leaked, he swore he’d take my life. I had no choice, Maya. I was desperate. I was broke. That’s why I did it. That’s how I became an instant billionaire.”I leaned forward. “The sex toys? I’m using them as a cover. Because I feel like my real cover is slipping. People keep wondering how I’m this rich when I don’t own a company,