All Chapters of His Billion-Dollar Secret: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Damian’s POVThe days that followed blurred together — meetings, reports, contracts, numbers that never stopped multiplying.From the outside, Damian Cruz looked like himself again — sharp, composed, in control. Cruz Holdings was stable. His name, once dragged through headlines, was clean again. Everything he’d fought to rebuild now stood firmly in place.Except him.Because every time Amara walked into his office, the world tilted.It wasn’t anything obvious — just the scent of her perfume lingering when she passed, or the calm in her voice as she read through a report. But between them, silence had become its own language — one filled with glances that lasted too long and words that never made it out loud.He told himself it was under control. That as long as things stayed professional, no one would notice how his tone softened when he said her name.But Lydia noticed.It happened during a strategy meeting, so

Ethan’s POVSomething about Amara Lopez was different.He noticed it in the small things first — the way her laugh came slower now, softer, like she was guarding it. How her attention drifted mid-conversation, eyes unconsciously drawn to Cruz’s office. The way her posture changed when Damian’s name came up — just a fraction gentler before she caught herself.Ethan had always been good at reading people. It was what made him great at his job — spotting lies, loyalty, weakness. And Amara... she was hiding something.He just didn’t want to admit what it was.For months, he’d watched her rise through Cruz Holdings — smart, steady, relentless. She’d earned every win. But lately, her focus had slipped. She came in earlier, stayed later. Took projects that just happened to overlap with Damian Cruz’s schedule.And when she smiled — really smiled — it wasn’t because of anything in the office. It was because of him.Ethan tried to reason with himself. Maybe it was nothing. Maybe gratitude. Mayb

Amara’s POVBy the end of the week, the silence hurt more than words ever could.The whispers had grown sharper — meaner. They followed her down hallways, hiding behind fake smiles and polite greetings. Every time she stepped into the elevator, she could feel it — the weight of all their assumptions pressing down on her.She’s sleeping with him.That’s why she’s still here.Poor girl doesn’t even know she’s temporary.Amara pretended not to hear. Pretended the heat in her cheeks was just exhaustion, not humiliation. But pretending didn’t protect her anymore.She stopped eating lunch in the cafeteria. Started skipping meetings she could attend over email instead. Each day, she folded a little smaller, her voice a little quieter.And Damian noticed. Of course he did.He kept asking if she was okay, if she needed time off. She always said she was fine — but every time, the lie got heavier.By Friday night, she couldn’t hold it in anymore.The message she typed was short, almost blunt:>

Amara’s POVThe email hit her inbox at 9:47 a.m.Subject: Internal Review — Conduct InquiryHer fingers froze above the keyboard. For a second, she forgot how to breathe. The words blurred, sharp and cold like ice against her skin.She read the first line again, heart hammering in her chest.> This is to inform you that an internal review has been initiated concerning your professional conduct and potential breach of company policy.Her name.Damian’s title.The subtext screamed louder than the words ever could.Her stomach dropped.Even before she looked up, she felt it — the shift in the air, the way conversations quieted when she walked past. Whispers that had once been rumors now sounded like proof. And she was the headline.For a long moment, Amara just sat there, staring at the screen. Then, before she could lose her nerve, she stood and walked straight to Damian’s office.The assistant tried to stop her. “He’s in a—”She didn’t wait. The glass door swung open under her hand.Da

Amara’s POVBy morning, it was everywhere.News sites. Blogs. Even the business pages.“CEO Damian Cruz Suspended Amid Internal Investigation — Alleged Affair with Employee.”Every notification felt like a punch.By the tenth alert — the one that plastered her face beside his in some grainy gala photo from months ago — she stopped checking her phone.Cruz Holdings buzzed with gossip. Conversations cut off when she walked past. People who used to greet her suddenly couldn’t meet her eyes.She’d worked too hard to be seen as competent, independent — more than just someone’s favorite.And now, one rumor had erased all of it.Ethan found her near the elevators, his face a mix of guilt and exhaustion.“Amara, wait.”She turned slowly, arms folded. “You shouldn’t be talking to me right now.”“I have to.” His voice cracked. “It was me. The HR complaint. I thought I was protecting you. I didn’t think it would—”“Don’t.” she cut in.“Amara, please. I just wanted—”“You wanted to prove you were