Married To The Cold Billionaire のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 24

The city slept beneath us. Not the restless kind of sleep filled with sirens and screens, but the quiet, suspended kind, where even power paused to breathe. Adrian stood on the balcony, jacket discarded, sleeves rolled up, the night air brushing against skin that had carried too much tension for too long. I watched him from the doorway, struck by how alone he looked even now; victorious, contained, and still bracing for impact. “You’re allowed to come inside,” I said softly. He turned, the corner of his mouth lifting faintly. “I was wondering how long you’d let me pretend I needed distance.” “I wasn’t pretending,” I replied. “I was waiting.” “For?” “For you to stop thinking.” That earned a quiet laugh. He stepped inside, sliding the door shut behind him. The city disappeared, leaving just us and the hush of something unspoken finally demanding attention. “You were fearless today,” he said. “You didn’t hesitate.” “I did,” I corrected. “I just didn’t let anyone see it.” He m

The call came just after midnight. Adrian answered it without looking at the screen. “I know,” he said calmly. I sat up in bed. “Know what?” He listened for a moment longer, then ended the call. “She’s done hiding,” he said. “Tomorrow morning, she releases everything.” My chest tightened. “Everything?” “Yes,” he replied. “A controlled leak. Enough truth to look honest. Enough omission to still wound.” “And you?” “And me,” he said quietly, “she expects to fold.” I reached for his hand. “Will you?” He looked at me then—no armor, no calculation. “No,” he said. “I’m done letting other people tell my story.” The press conference was set for ten a.m. Mrs. Westwood’s statement came first, just as predicted. I have always acted in Adrian’s best interest. Decisions were made to ensure his future. I regret that private matters have become public, but transparency is now necessary. Necessary. That word again. By the time Adrian stepped onto the stage, the narrative was already