All Chapters of Beneath His Cold Vows: Chapter 261 - Chapter 270

Edward's POV The hallway was a tunnel of expensive silence. I stopped ten feet from Philip’s door, my lungs refusing to take in a full breath. I reached for my tie, my fingers clumsy and trembling. I tightened the knot until I could feel the pulse thumping against my windpipe. I checked my cuf

I could feel the shift in his posture as he gestured toward the projection. “Our biggest project right now: an entire Midtown block, rising into luxury apartments, offices, and shops. The total cost—four hundred and thirty million dollars, backed by floating‑rate bridge financing, with limited rate

"Why?" I asked. She didn't look up. "Because I wanted to understand what you valued more than me." The words were so quiet I almost didn't hear them. But they landed like a physical blow. She didn't wait for me to respond. She just closed her folder. The movement was precise and in charge. S

Edward's POV No staff voices drifting from the kitchen, no lights spilling from any room, just the sound of the air system and the subtle scent of lemon from the morning clean. I didn’t turn on the lights. Moved through the foyer by memory. Keys hit the console too loudly. Shoes left where they

I signed. Reese closed the folder. “Other assets, the main estate, properties, and remaining shares, are in process. I’ll update you on timelines. If you need anything moved faster, call me directly.” “Thank you, Reese.” He stood. “My pleasure, Ms. Valentine. The driver will wait five minutes if