All Chapters of Taming the billionaire playboy : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter 11 — The Truth Comes Out The dining room held its breath. Grandfather’s voice still echoed across the long mahogany table. “I know the marriage was arranged.” Conversation died instantly. Even the flickering chandelier seemed to hesitate. Jasmine sat frozen, praying the floor would open and swallow her whole, she wasn't prepared for this kind of drama. Tony looked shocked. Barbara clutched her pearls like someone had slapped her. Alice blinked rapidly, hands fluttering in her lap. Natalie barely looked up from her phone, as if she wasn't surprised at all, and maybe she wasn't. Mia’s jaw clenched so tightly Jasmine thought she might crack a tooth. Felicia, poised and elegant —leaned back with an expression that said finally, and a deep relieved sign. Then Thomas spoke. Loudly. Accusingly. “Father,” he demanded, “if you knew this marriage was arranged, then why are you letting them continue with it?” The question cut through the tension like a knife. Grandfathe

Chapter 13 — The Ex Who Wouldn’t Let Go Jasmine’s spine straightened instantly as Mia stopped in front of her. The woman crossed her arms, chin lifting, eyes cold and sharp like a blade. “So,” Mia said, voice dripping with disdain, “you’re the new fiancée.” Jasmine didn’t respond. Mia smirked, tilting her head. “What? Cat got your tongue? Or are you just overwhelmed? I suppose a girl like you would be.” Jasmine frowned. “ Jasmine frowned. “A girl like me?” Mia’s smile sharpened. “You know… simple. Sweet. Unprepared. Girls like you don’t last long in this family.” She paused, eyes glittering. “Or with men like Alex.” Jasmine kept her voice even. “I don’t see how this concerns you.” “Oh, it concerns me,” Mia snapped, stepping closer. “Alex and I were together for years. I know him better than anyone. I know what he likes, what he hates, what he does when he gets bored.” The implication hung in the air like poison. Jasmine didn’t flinch. She refused to giv

Chapter 15 — Did u just touch my fiancée Jasmine barely slept a minute. She couldn't her mind kept bringing her back to Alex. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw him— Alex. His stupidly perfect face. His infuriatingly calm voice. The way his hand lingered just a moment too long when he caught her last night. It was ridiculous. She hadn’t even kissed him, hadn’t even fucked him, yet somehow he made her nervous just by breathing near her.She couldn't look at his eyes cause she was scared she would get lost in them She hated that. She hated how her stomach fluttered whenever he looked at her like he could see more than she wanted him to. She dragged a pillow over her head. “This is suicide of the heart,” she muttered. “Falling for a playboy? Hell no.” But her chest didn’t listen.she needed to get a grip on herself, she was getting married for the money, she reminded herself. The only reason he even picked her in the first place was because she didn’t like him

Chapter 17 — wedding preparation The Phillips Private Hall looked more like a luxury palace than a wedding venue. High ceilings and crystal chandeliers, polished floors, and colossal windows. everything connected to there world was beautiful and prefect. Jasmine still felt out of place, she was surprised at how easily grandfather accepted her, she was expecting much more of a fight, usually in the movies she watch they would never let the male lead marry someone like her. Alex walked beside her, with one hand resting l on her lower back—not pushing, not guiding… just there. An unnecessary gesture. A gentle one. It made her heart behave in ways she did NOT approve of. He was too gentle with her, this wasn't helping. “Relax,” he murmured, leaning in closer. “No one here bites.” “Except your ex,” Jasmine muttered. Alex chuckled. “She only bites when she wants attention and she won't be here.” Jasmine rolled her eyes, but the corner of her lips betrayed her. They ente

CHAPTER 19 — stay with me The moment Alex pulled away, Jasmine couldn’t breathe. The reporters were screaming questions, camera flashes going off like fireworks. Her lips still tingled, not from romance, but from shock. She wasn’t expecting him to actually kiss her. Not like that. Not in front of the whole world. Alex’s hand slid down from her waist as he whispered quietly, “Keep smiling.” Jasmine forced a smile. Her heart was pounding so loud she wondered if the microphones could pick it up. Alex raised his hand to calm the reporters. “Thank you, everyone. That will be all for today. My wife and I appreciate your support.” Wife. The word hit her again, surreal and heavy. Security started pushing the reporters back so Jasmine and Alex could walk inside. As soon as the doors closed behind them, the noise disappeared in the venue disappeared, Alex assistant was addressing the crowd now and Alex didn't look like he cared about what he was saying. Jasmine slowly tur