Taming the billionaire playboy 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 21 - 챕터 30

chapter 21- he's coming back The days after the press conference felt strange… almost painfully awkward. Jasmine and Alex moved around each other like two people who suddenly didn’t know what to do with their hands, their voices, or their eyes. Every time their gazes met, one of them looked away too quickly. Every time they spoke, it felt a little too careful, like they were trying not to step on invisible cracks. They lived in the same house now, but it felt like two different worlds under one roof. Sometimes, Jasmine would walk into the kitchen and find him already there, making coffee. He’d glance at her, nod, say a polite “Good morning,” and then immediately look somewhere else — the counter, the fridge, a completely empty wall — anywhere except her. And she wasn’t much better. Whenever she saw him coming down the stairs, she pretended to be overly busy on her phone or acted like she suddenly remembered she had to go find something… somewhere… anywhere. It wasn’t hosti

Chapter 22- why not me For a moment, nobody breathed, everyone bent to the floor, other used the chairs to cover themselves. The music stopped abruptly, the violinist freezing mid-note. Guests gasped and stumbled back from their seats, heels scraping, chairs shifting. The officiant’s hands trembled as he stepped away from the couple. Jasmine stood completely still. Her bright, sparkling gown, glitter catching every speck of light, suddenly felt like a target.She wondered if this was why she was so tense this morning. Her heartbeat hammered in her ears. Her palms grew cold. She couldn’t move neither could speak. All she could do was stare at Cynthia… who looked nothing like the woman she’d seen before. Cynthia’s hair was messy, her lipstick smudged, her eyes wild with anger, she looked like she was high on something. Her hands shook as she clutched the gun, but her voice didn’t. “YOU THINK YOU CAN REPLACE ME?!” she screamed, pointing the gun directly at Jasmine, breathi

Chapter 24- first night together The front door slammed so loudly the chandelier rattled. Liana stormed into her room, ripping off her dress and throwing it across the floor. Jewelry clattered against the wall. She grabbed a pillow and screamed into it. "Arrrrggggggghhhh" “She stole everything from me!” she shouted, pacing in circles. “Everything! That should have been my wedding!” she let out a hiss as she saw her reflection on her mirror. Her vanity mirror caught her reflection, tear-streaked makeup, messy hair, and she choked on her own anger. Just then, the door pushed open. Lorenzo leaned against the frame, arms crossed, observing his sister's madness. “I thought,” he said slowly, “that you didn’t want to marry Alex.” Liana turned sharply, eyes wild. “That was before I realized he’s handsome!” Lorenzo blinked. “…Seriously?” “Yes!” she snapped. “He’s handsome, rich, and powerful! I didn’t know he looked that good up close! Now she has everything, him,

CHAPTER 26 — The Morning After Warmth. Soft lips. A breath that wasn’t hers. Jasmine’s heart fluttered as Alex’s mouth brushed gently against hers, the kiss deepening for just a second—slow, intentional, sweet. Her fingers curled into the sheets, her pulse wild. When he finally pulled back, his forehead rested against hers, and his voice came out low and intimate: “Jasmine… you deserve better than every single person who ever failed you.” Her breath hitched. Her eyes landed on his chest tightened. BEEP. BEEP. A sharp annoying sound echoed in her ears. Jasmine blinked. Hard. The scene dissolved like smoke. The warmth faded. She jerked upright, eyes wide, heart hammering. She wasn’t in Alex’s arms. She wasn’t being kissed. She was alone in the massive marital suite, wrapped in pajamas, tangled in the plush comforter.and the only thing touching her lips was her pillow. She stared ahead for a solid five seconds. Oh my God. She dragged her hands d

CHAPTER 28— Congratulations 🎉 The First Face She Ever Loved Luke stepped out of the crowd, luggage rolling behind him. The world seemed to slow around Jasmine. He looked… different. Not the smiling boy with paint on his fingers and dreams in his eyes. Not the heartbroken young man who boarded a plane for France because Erica had chosen someone else “by accident.” This Luke was older. Sharper jawline. Broader shoulders. bigger muscles A quiet, serious look in his eyes that hadn’t been there before. But when his gaze landed on her… something cracked. She couldn't believe how much he had grown from when they last saw each other. His lips parted slightly. His steps faltered for just half a second—like her appearance had punched the breath right out of him. Jamie whispered under her breath, “Ohhh boy… somebody’s stunned.” Jasmine elbowed her lightly, unable to look away. Luke blinked, almost disbelieving. “Jasmine?” His voice was deeper now. Softer. It