บททั้งหมดของ Dumped Her Ex, Married A Secret Billionaire: บทที่ 231 - บทที่ 240

The apartment was buried in darkness, its heavy curtains shutting out every trace of daylight.Empty liquor bottles lay tipped over on the carpet beside the coffee table, filling the air with a dull mixture of alcohol and stale gloom.The moment Cecilia pushed the door open, she almost thought she had the wrong place.This didn't look like the home of a bride-to-be--it looked abandoned, forgotten.Eleanor slowly rose from the edge of the sofa, her movements unsteady.She swayed, gesturing vaguely. "Sit...I'll get you some water."Cecilia ignored her and stepped forward, grabbing Eleanor's wrist and turning her to face her.The woman before her was pale, with deep circles bruised beneath her eyes. Her long hair hung in tangled waves, as if she hadn't touched a brush in days."What on earth are you doing?" Cecilia's voice tightened. "Look at yourself. Just look at you."Eleanor's lips twitched, as if she wanted to smile, but the expression that appeared was hollow. "I'm still alive, are

The moon hung high overhead as Liam stood in front of the apartment building, watching a pair of headlights approach from a distance.When the car stopped, Cecilia pushed open the back door and leaned in, her voice soft."Drive safe."Beck nodded from behind the wheel, and the car pulled away moments later.Liam stepped forward and naturally took Cecilia's hand. A small smile tugged at his lips. "If you'd taken any longer, I would've gone out to drag you home myself."Cecilia squeezed his hand and leaned lightly into him. "I haven't eaten yet.""The chef made lamb chops. He saved a plate for you." Liam brushed his thumb across her palm, noticing the chill in her fingers.Cecilia tightened her hold on his arm, then abruptly stopped walking. She draped herself over his back without warning."I'm tired. Can't walk."Liam chuckled quietly and crouched down without hesitation, letting her climb on. With her settled securely, he stood and carried her toward the building, his steps unhurried

Inside the café, Vicky took off her sunglasses and fixed her gaze sharply on Cecilia."Beck's getting married soon. Because of his wedding date, mine has to be postponed."She paused, her tone turning icy."But that's not why I'm against it. I just don't like that woman. I heard she's your friend? Figures--birds of a feather."Cecilia ordered a mocha, her expression calm. "Then you'd better prepare yourself. Beck won't marry anyone else. He can't live without her.""You think I'm afraid of her?" Vicky scoffed. "Don't play dumb. Her feelings for Nick are obvious to anyone with eyes. Beck may not know, but I do. Whenever Eleanor's around, her eyes never leave Nick. No wonder he's been a wreck ever since the engagement was announced--drinking every night. Pathetic.""So?" Cecilia raised a brow. "So you think she's flaky and unworthy of Beck?""If not for the family's reputation, I'd expose everything she's been doing and let everyone see what she really is."Vicky sipped her black coffee

Night had settled in. The curtains swayed gently with the breeze.On the sofa, Cecilia lay curled on her side, fast asleep, her breathing soft and steady.When Liam pushed the door open, the room was completely dark.He frowned lightly, set down his briefcase, and flipped on the light. Only then did he see her small figure curled up on the couch.He walked over quietly, crouched beside her, and brushed his fingers lightly across her cheek.Her lashes fluttered. Half-awake, she opened her eyes. The moment she recognized him, she instinctively pulled his arm closer to her chest and nuzzled against him before drifting back toward sleep."Did you have dinner?" he asked in a low voice.Cecilia gave the faintest shake of her head, eyes still closed."Sleepy..."Liam slid one arm beneath her and lifted her carefully. "At least eat something before you go back to sleep, okay?""Then feed me," she murmured with a tiny smile."Don't think this gets you out of trouble," Liam warned, though there

The following day dawned clear and bright.The road from the motorway all the way to City Hall was completely closed to traffic.Soldiers stood at rigid attention with firearms at regular intervals along both sides. Every intersection, even the pavements, were cleared of any bystanders.Several helicopters cruised at low altitude, providing real-time surveillance of the route.From the direction of Sinclair Manor, a procession of black limousines slowly navigated the winding mountain road. An autumn breeze stirred, bringing a slight chill to the air.Inside one of the cars, Cecilia leaned forward slightly to peer ahead.The lead vehicle, a heavy armoured car, gleamed with a cold, hard sheen in the morning light. She gently tugged at Liam's sleeve.Liam took her slightly cool hand in his. "What is it?""All this security today...what sort of event is this, really?" Cecilia looked out at the stern-faced guards lining the route. T