《PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE 》全部章節：第 11 章 - 第 20 章

ELENA’s POV I swiped the screen with a trembling finger.Mark’s face appeared. He was wearing a headset, sitting in what looked like a glass-walled office in Singapore. He looked exhausted, but his eyes were bright with greed."Elena! Hey, babe! You wouldn't believe this place," Mark shouted. The connection was a little laggy. "The office is huge! And the hotel... man, Vane really knows how to treat his people. I’ve got a private chef and a driver.""That’s... that’s great, Mark," I said, trying to keep my voice from shaking. I felt Julian’s thumb stroke my spine under my robe. I flinched, but I couldn't move."What's going on at home?" Mark asked. He leaned closer to the camera. "You look a little flushed. Are you okay? And why is it so loud in the background? Is that... hammering?"I looked at the doorway. One of the movers was nailing a bracket into the wall for the new nursery."Oh, it's just... the neighbors," I lied, my voice high and tight. "They're doing some construction. Yo

ELENA’s POV The drive back from Vane Industries was silent. I sat in the passenger seat, my eyes fixed on the passing trees, but all I could see was Mark’s face on that giant screen. I could still hear the tremor in his voice as he begged Julian for another chance. He had looked so small. So replaceable.I had spent ten years thinking Mark was a leader, he said so himself. I thought he was the one in control. Seeing Julian break him with just a few words had shattered something inside me. It wasn't just that I was losing my husband; it was the realization that I had given ten years of my life to someone like him.Julian pulled the SUV into the driveway. He parked the car but didn't get out immediately. He sat there, his hands still gripping the leather steering wheel, watching me."You're quiet," Julian said. His voice was low, vibrating in the small space of the car."I have nothing to say to you," I whispered. I felt exhausted. The morning sickness, the stress of the office, and t

ELENA’s POV Panic is a cold thing. It makes your brain run in circles.As soon as the sun came up the next morning, I was a wreck. I was running through the house, trying to hide the evidence of Julian’s existence. I hid his expensive scotch. I hid the black shopping bags from the boutique. "Julian, you have to leave!" I shouted as I saw him calmly drinking coffee in the kitchen. "She’s a hawk. Eleanor notices everything. If she sees a man’s shaving kit in the master bathroom, she’ll call Mark before the sun sets!"Julian didn't look worried. He looked annoyed. "I am not leaving my house, Elena.""It’s not your house to her! It’s Mark’s house! If she finds out about us, about the baby, she will ruin everything. She’ll tell the whole family I’m a cheater. She’ll make my life a living hell."Julian set his cup down with a hard clack. “I don't care what that woman thinks. Let her scream. Her son is also a cheating bastard as well.""No!" I cried, grabbing his arm. "Please. For me. If y

JULIAN’s POV The guest house was quiet, lit only by the amber glow of a single desk lamp. Julian sat in a heavy leather chair, staring out the window at the main house. From here, he could see the light in Elena’s bedroom window. He watched her silhouette move behind the curtain until the light finally clicked off.A soft knock at the door broke the silence."Enter," Julian said, his voice low and raspy.Stefan stepped inside. He looked tired. His tie was loosened, and he carried a thick leather folder under his arm. He didn't sit down. He stood near the door, waiting for Julian to acknowledge him. "The meeting with the city inspectors?" Julian asked, not turning away from the window."Handled, sir," Stefan replied. "It took three hours and a very large donation to the city’s heritage fund, but the crane assembly is back on schedule. The union boss is back in line. We won't have any more delays on the downtown site."Julian nodded slowly. "And the legal team? Did they finalize the

ELENA’s POV The air outside the spa was humid and heavy, but I was shivering. My hands were shaking so violently that I couldn't even get my car keys into the lock. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw that blonde girl’s face. I heard her laughing about how Mark told her she deserved the best on our dime. I did not stay with my husband ten years so I could deal with this. "Elena, stop! Give me the keys," Chloe shouted. She grabbed my shoulders and shook me gently until I looked at her. "You are in no state to drive. You’re going to wrap this car around a tree.""I’m going to find Julian," I choked out, a sob finally breaking through my throat. "I’m going to tell him everything. I want him to strip Mark of every cent. I want Mark to wake up tomorrow with nothing!""No!" Chloe yelled, her voice firm. She pushed me against the side of the car, her eyes blazing. "If you go to Julian right now, you are going to him as a victim. You’ll be crying and broken, and he will swoop in like a her