PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 161 - 챕터 170

JULIAN’s POV I loosened my tie, pulling the silk knot down an inch as I slammed the leather folder onto the glass conference table. The loud sound made three junior executives jump in their seats."This financial breakdown is completely unacceptable," I said, my voice low and cutting. "You spent three weeks on this proposal, and the risk assessment reads like it was written by an intern. Redo the entire third section. If it isn't on my desk by eight tomorrow morning, do not bother coming in."The team leader quickly scrambled to gather his papers, his hands visibly shaking. "Yes, Mr. Vane. Right away, sir.""Get out," I muttered, not looking at any of them.They didn't wait. The four employees practically sprinted out of the boardroom, the glass door clicking shut behind them. The room fell dead silent, except for the low hum of the air conditioner. I leaned back in my chair, closing my eyes and digging my thumb and forefinger into the bridge of my nose. A dull, pounding headache wa

Elena stood frozen, her hands trembling slightly inside the sleeves of her oversized sweater. The word ‘leave’ was still echoing inside her head, over and over. She looked up into Julian’s face, searching his dark eyes for any sign of hesitation, any sign that he was just lashed out because he was tired. But his expression was a wall of cold stone. His shoulders were squared, his chin set high, and his jaw locked tight. "You really want me to go?" Elena asked, her voice quiet, barely a whisper in the large apartment. Julian’s heart slammed against his ribs as every single instinct inside him wanted to reach out, grab her arms, pull her against his chest, and beg her never to walk away. But his pride, bruised and battered by his own deep fears, held him completely rigid. In his mind, she had just confessed that his love felt like a prison. He refused to beg her to stay in a situation she clearly hated. "I said I will not force you," Julian replied, his voice flat, devoid of any

In a dimly lit apartment on the edge of the city, a single computer screen glowed in the dark room. A man sat in a high leather chair, his face hidden as he tapped his fingers rhythmically against the edge of his desk, his eyes fixed on a high-definition photograph displayed on the monitor. The image showed Elena stepping out of her company car in front of an older, modest apartment building. She was carrying a leather overnight bag, while Frank’s black security SUV sat parked directly across the street. Another photograph on the screen showed Julian’s convoy pulling into the basement garage of Vane Enterprises, with Julian sitting alone in the back seat, his jaw clenched tight and his eyes staring blankly ahead. The door to the dark room opened softly. A tall man in a dark jacket stepped inside, holding a thin black folder. "Sir," the man said quietly, bowing his head slightly. "The report from Saint Jude’s Academy and the penthouse has been confirmed. Elena Carnegie has moved o

Thirty minutes later, Chloe’s small silver sedan pulled up near the front gates of Saint Jude’s Academy. The sky was dark gray, and the ground was wet and cold.Frank's large black SUV was already parked across the street, as promised. Two tall men in black coats stood near the vehicle, watching the school entrance carefully. They noticed Elena getting out of Chloe's car, but they kept their distance, staying on the curb just like Julian had instructed.Elena walked through the heavy wooden doors of the school building, with Chloe following right behind her.The hallway was filled with the loud noise of young children putting on their jackets and grabbing their lunchboxes. Leo was sitting on a small wooden bench near his classroom, his hands resting in his lap. He wasn't playing with the other kids who were running around. He was just staring down at his sneakers, looking quiet and sad.Chloe’s heart melted a little at the sight. "Oh, look at him," she whispered to Elena. "Go talk to

She pushed past him into the hallway. Marcus tried to follow her, but Chloe stepped in his way, raising her hand. "Let her go, Marcus. Trust me, you don't want to get between them right now."Elena walked down the long carpeted hallway with firm, heavy steps. She didn't hesitate for a single second. She reached the double doors of the board room, placed her hand on the silver handle, and pushed both doors wide open.The loud click of the doors echoing through the silent room made every single person look up.Julian was in the middle of speaking, holding a pen in his hand. He stopped instantly, his breath catching in his throat. His eyes widened in complete surprise as he saw Elena standing in the doorway.The ten investors stared at her in shock. A few of them began to whisper among themselves.Julian stood up from his leather chair so fast it almost knocked over. "Elena?" he muttered, his voice full of pure disbelief.Elena didn't look at any of the wealthy men sitting around the lon