All Chapters of Blood Ties and Billionaire Lies: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Four months later, Selena Monroe stood in front of the tall glass windows of Roth Enterprise, her reflection staring back at her. The woman she saw was not the same one who had broken down in Damien’s arms months ago. She carried herself straighter now, her eyes sharper, her smile rarer. Pain had left a mark on her, but so had growth. She was no longer just the intern others had mocked. She was now the Head of Finance and Strategy, with an office of her own and responsibilities that made her name echo across the company halls.She had worked hard for it. Her project with Raeza Liu had impressed everyone, even the board that once doubted her. Together, they had turned numbers into a vision, building a future plan that made investors nod in approval. And Damien, true to his word, had stood behind her. When he promoted her, she felt pride swell in her chest, but guilt pressed down on it too. Cassandra still hadn’t come back. Weeks turned to months, and yet her sister’s silence never brok

The snow outside had melted into soft slush, leaving the streets of New York damp and gray, but inside Selena’s heart there was still a warmth from the Christmas she had just spent in Chicago. The laughter of her family echoed in her head, the sound of her mother humming while cooking, and the way Cassandra had finally softened her eyes enough to hug her again. For the first time in months, Selena had felt like her world was healing, but as she returned to Roth Enterprise, reality met her again with its sharp edges.Her mother had teased her before she left. “Next time, bring your boyfriend home with you,” she’d said with that knowing smile only mothers carried. Selena had flushed and mumbled something about being too busy. Deep down, her thoughts had wandered to Damien his steady hands, his voice that could calm her storms, and the way his eyes lingered on her as though he was memorizing her face. Yet, she had not confessed this to her mother. It still felt too fragile, too raw, to h

The car was silent except for the steady hum of the engine. Selena slumped against the seat, her head tilted to one side, eyes shut. The night had caught up with her, and the alcohol Damien had let her sip far too freely had settled heavily in her veins. Her lips parted slightly, her breathing uneven.Damien sat beside her, his jaw clenched as he watched her. He wanted to scold himself for letting her drink so much, but another part of him softened. She looked vulnerable, almost childlike, her usual sharp edges dulled into something fragile. He leaned closer, brushing a strand of hair from her cheek.“Kitten,” he whispered. “We’re almost home.”But she didn’t answer. Instead, her face twisted slightly, and before he could react, she leaned forward and gagged. Panic rose in his chest. He barked for the driver to pull over, but it was too late Selena threw up, her body trembling with the force of it.Damien cursed under his breath and immediately pulled her against him, careful to keep

Selena’s chest rose and fell as if she had run for miles. The air in Damien’s office felt too thick, too heavy, pressing down on her ribs. She stared at him with eyes blazing, unable to decide whether she wanted to scream again or break into sobs.“You knew,” she said, her voice raw. “All this time, you knew where Cassandra was.”Damien’s face was calm, but his eyes betrayed the storm beneath. He took a careful step closer, his voice low. “Selena, listen to me. She asked me to keep her secret. She wanted to go to Rome. She told me it was her choice.”Selena shook her head furiously, tears spilling faster. “No. That’s not her choice. That’s her running. And you let her. Worse you helped her.”“She asked me to protect her,” Damien said firmly. His tone was almost pleading now, though he tried to keep his usual control. “She said you told her to disappear. That you made her feel unwanted. She ”Selena’s lips parted, and a sharp gasp escaped. “No.” Her whole body trembled. “Don’t you dare

The morning sunlight spilled through the tall windows, warm against Selena’s skin. She stirred slowly, her body aching in the most delicious way, every nerve still alive with the memory of the night before. When her eyes fluttered open, the first thing she saw was Damien sitting on the edge of the bed, his gaze fixed on her like she was the only thing in the world.“You’re awake,” he said softly, his voice deeper than usual, touched with something almost shy.Selena stretched beneath the sheets, the movement pulling a lazy smile to her lips. “You’ve been watching me sleep?”“Guilty,” Damien admitted, leaning closer. “You looked too beautiful to disturb.”Heat rose to her cheeks, but she didn’t look away. Instead, she reached up and touched his jaw, rough with faint stubble. “Good morning.”His mouth found hers before she could say another word, a gentle kiss that deepened into something more when she sighed against him. Their lips moved together like they were meant to, and the sheets