All Chapters of Bound to the Billionaire : Chapter 21 - Chapter 26

The next morning, the air in the car was quiet but not calm.Camilla sat beside Adrian as they drove to the office, pretending to scroll through her phone, though her eyes hadn’t moved in five minutes. Her reflection in the tinted window looked collected, smooth hair, calm eyes, unbothered expression. The perfect mask.Adrian , one hand on the wheel, looked straight ahead. His profile was unreadable, as always, but the silence between them wasn’t the comfortable kind. It felt like something unspoken was sitting in the space, breathing between them.When they reached the building, he opened her door before she could. That tiny act of a gentleman, didn’t make her heart flutter anymore. It just made her want to roll her eyes.Inside the elevator, the mirrored walls caught the faint tension between them. She pretends not to care, him watching her out of the corner of his eye.Finally, he broke the silence. “You are quieter than usual.”Camilla didn’t look up. “I’m working, Adrian. Not aud

The red carpet glowed under camera flashes. Reporters called out names, lights flashed brighter each time a big name arrived. Then the crowd gasped as Adrian Harrington stepped out of his black car, tall and sharp in a custom tux.But it wasn’t just him that drew attention, it was the woman beside him.Camilla Rivers.Whispers spread fast. “Who is she? Is that the new woman with Harrington?Who’s she?”“Is that the woman Adrian’s been seen with?”“She’s gorgeous.”Adrian turned toward her, extending his arm with that quiet, commanding confidence that only he had.“Ready?” he asked, his voice low enough for only her to hear.Camilla slipped her hand through his arm and smiled softly , trying not to look nervous “I guess.” They walked past the flashing lights together. They looked perfect, powerful, elegant, untouchable.Inside the hall, soft jazz played and champagne was served to the guests. Adrian and Camilla greeted a few business associates, smiling and chatting like they belonged

Morning came with the sound of rain tapping softly against the glass windows of the mansion. The air felt calm, almost like the house itself was trying to wash away the storm from last night.Camilla woke up early that morning because sleep had been short for her. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw Adrian’s face, his anger, his closeness, that voice that had wrapped around her like smoke.She pushed the thought aside as she brushed her hair in front of the mirror, reminding herself again, it’s just a contract, Camilla. Don’t get lost.By the time she went downstairs, the house was quiet except for faint clattering sounds from the kitchen. She followed them.Mrs. Helen, the older housekeeper, was struggling to reach the top shelf to get a jar of honey. Camilla smiled faintly and walked over.“Let me help,” she said softly, grabbing it with ease and setting it on the counter.The woman chuckled. “You shouldn’t trouble yourself, madam. That’s what we are here for.”Camilla shook her