Lahat ng Kabanata ng Dating The Wrong Brother: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Chapter 1 (Lana Vale – POV) I wasn’t supposed to sleep with him. I didn’t even know his name. All I knew was that the man standing in front of me had the kind of eyes that made smart decisions disappear. And that night in Dubai… I broke every rule I had ever made for myself. Dubai at night is breathtaking. From the balcony of the hotel ballroom, I watch the glittering lights of Dubai Marina dance across the water like scattered diamonds. Yachts drift slowly along the harbor while the towering buildings glow against the dark sky. It’s beautiful. But I’m not here for sightseeing. I’m here for work. As an executive consultant specializing in corporate restructuring, traveling is part of my life. New cities, new clients, new problems to solve. I fly in, fix what needs fixing, and leave before I become emotionally attached to anything. Simple. Professional. Efficient. Tonight was supposed to be no different. The conference ended hours ago, but the hosting compa

Chapter 3 Lana – POV I barely sleep. Every time I close my eyes, I see him again. The stranger who walked into my hotel room like he belonged there. The stranger who looked at me with those dark, assessing eyes—as if he was trying to figure out exactly who I was. Or worse. As if he already knew. I groan softly and bury my face into the pillow. This is ridiculous. I don’t even know his name. He’s just a stranger I met for five minutes. Yet somehow, my mind keeps replaying that moment in the bathroom. The way he looked at me. The way his voice dropped when he realized I wasn’t the woman he expected. I sit up and rub my temples. “Get it together, Lana,” I whisper. You didn’t come to Dubai for this. You came here to work. Right on cue, my phone starts vibrating on the bedside table. I glance at the screen. Mr. Callahan. My boss. I answer with a sigh. “Hello?” “Lana! There you are,” he says loudly over what sounds like music and laughter. “Where did you disappear to

Chapter 5 Lana – POV The door clicks shut behind him. The sound echoes through the room like a final decision. For a moment, neither of us moves. The space between us feels charged with something heavy… something inevitable. Ethan stands near the door, watching me. His gaze slowly travels over me, not rushed, not careless—like he’s memorizing every detail. My pulse begins to race. “You can still ask me to leave,” he says quietly. His voice is calm, but something dark flickers beneath it. I shake my head. “No.” The word leaves my mouth before I can stop it. Silence stretches between us. Then Ethan moves. One slow step. Then another. Every step makes my heartbeat louder. By the time he reaches me, I can feel the warmth radiating from his body. “Lana,” he murmurs. The way he says my name sends a shiver down my spine. “Yes?” “You’re making this very hard for me.” I swallow. “Why?” His hand lifts slowly, brushing a loose strand of hair away from my face. His fing

Chapter 7 Lana – POV The meeting continues. Or at least… everyone else seems to think it does. Slides appear on the large screen. Financial projections. Department restructuring plans. Executive discussions. But my mind is only half present. Because every few seconds, I feel it. Ethan’s gaze. Watching me. Not openly enough for anyone else to notice. But enough that I feel it like a quiet pressure against my skin. I force myself to focus on the presentation. “Based on my initial assessment,” I say calmly, clicking to the next slide, “Hale Industries has incredible growth potential. However, several divisions are operating inefficiently due to overlapping management structures.” Professional. Clear. Exactly the way an executive consultant should sound. Across the table, Daniel Hale nods with interest. “I completely agree,” he says. “That’s exactly why we brought you here.” He smiles easily. Friendly. Approachable. Very different from his brother. Daniel leans fo

Chapter 9 Lana – POV The table falls silent. Four pairs of eyes are now on me. Daniel looks confused. Selene looks curious. And Ethan… Ethan looks completely calm. Like he didn’t just announce to everyone that I’m having dinner with him tonight. My heart is beating so loudly I’m surprised no one else can hear it. Daniel breaks the silence first. “You already have plans with Lana tonight?” he asks his brother. Ethan nods once. “Yes.” Daniel glances at me. “You didn’t mention that.” Because I didn’t know about it. I force a polite smile. “Mr. Hale asked me earlier to discuss some restructuring details.” The lie comes out surprisingly smoothly. Ethan’s eyes flicker with quiet amusement. Selene watches both of us carefully. Then she smiles. “Well, work dinners are important,” she says lightly. But something about the way she says it feels like she doesn’t completely believe it. Daniel shrugs. “Fair enough.” Lunch ends soon after. But the tension doesn’t disappe