All Chapters of Falling For My Ex-Fiance’s Ruthless Brother: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

24 Chapters

The Return

Chapter 11The flight back to Manila felt very different from the flight to Singapore.Not because of the destination.But because of everything that had happened in between.The attack.The tattoo.The unsettling realization that Donn might have been involved with dangerous people.And the strange, confusing closeness that had developed between Sebastian and me.We sat beside each other again on the plane.But this time the silence between us felt heavier.Not awkward.Just… thoughtful.I stared out the window as the plane descended through thick clouds.Slowly, Manila appeared beneath us—endless buildings, crowded streets, the familiar chaos of the city.Home.Or at least the closest thing to it.Sebastian closed his laptop beside me.“We land in ten minutes,” he said.I nodded.But a strange uneasiness settled in my chest.Like the calm before a storm.⸻When the plane finally touched the runway, passengers began gathering their bags.Sebastian stood and reached for the overhead co

The Penthouse

Chapter 12 “Absolutely not.” Those were the first words out of my mouth the moment Sebastian explained his next plan. We were still in the car, moving through the busy streets of Manila, when he said it as calmly as if he were suggesting coffee. “You’ll stay at my penthouse for a while.” “No,” I said immediately. Sebastian didn’t even blink. “It’s temporary.” “That’s what you keep saying.” “This time it’s necessary.” I turned to stare at him. “You just told the entire media that we’re dating.” “Yes.” “And now you want me to move into your home?” “Yes.” “That’s insane.” Sebastian leaned back in his seat, completely unfazed by my reaction. “It’s logical.” “There is nothing logical about pretending to date my ex-fiancé’s brother while living in his penthouse.” “People will expect it.” “I don’t care what people expect.” His eyes shifted toward me. “You will when they start following you.” That stopped me. Because deep down, I knew he was right. The moment those re

Scars

Chapter 13I didn’t sleep well.Not because the guest room was uncomfortable.In fact, it was the opposite.The bed was large and soft, the room quiet, and the view of the city through the tall windows was beautiful.But my mind refused to slow down.Too many things had happened in just a few days.The attack in Singapore.The mysterious tattoo.The fake relationship.And now I was living in Sebastian Montefalco’s penthouse.My life had officially become surreal.Sometime around midnight, I finally fell asleep.Unfortunately, I woke up again around two in the morning.My throat felt dry, so I slipped out of bed and quietly walked toward the kitchen.The penthouse was dark and silent.Only the faint glow of the city lights filtered through the living room windows.I poured myself a glass of water and leaned against the counter, taking a slow sip.That was when I heard something.A soft sound coming from down the hallway.A door opening.Curiosity got the better of me.I moved slowly to

The Message

Chapter 14 Morning came much sooner than I wanted. Soft sunlight streamed through the tall windows of Sebastian’s penthouse, filling the living room with warm golden light. For a few seconds, I lay there, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling, confused about where I was. Then everything came rushing back. Singapore. The attack. The fake relationship. And Sebastian. I slowly pushed myself up from the bed and rubbed the sleep from my eyes. Despite everything that had happened, I had actually slept better than I expected. Maybe it was because, for the first time in days, I felt… safe. After all, anyone who wanted to reach me here would have to get past Sebastian Montefalco first. And somehow, that thought was strangely comforting. I quickly changed clothes before stepping into the living room. Sebastian was already awake. Of course he was. He stood in the kitchen wearing a dark shirt and black trousers, pouring coffee into two cups as if this were just another ordinary morni

The Café

Chapter 15 The drive to the café felt much longer than it should have. Sebastian drove. Fast. The city rushed past the windows as the morning traffic slowly began to thicken. Buildings, people, and passing cars blurred together, but inside the car, the silence between us felt heavy. My heart refused to slow down. Donn was alive. After disappearing without a single word… he suddenly wanted to talk. And somehow, that terrified me more than if he had stayed gone. Sebastian finally broke the silence. “When we get there, stay behind me.” “I’m not a child.” “That’s not the point.” “Then what is?” His eyes stayed fixed on the road. “If something feels wrong, we leave immediately.” “You really think this is a trap.” “Yes.” “And you still drove us here.” “Yes.” I let out a quiet sigh. “You’re impossible.” “And yet you still came with me.” I didn’t answer. Because the truth was simple. Part of me needed to see Donn. Needed to understand. Why he left. Why he disappear

Run

Chapter 16 For a moment after Donn’s words, the entire café seemed frozen. The CEO of Montefalco Holdings. Alive… or dead. My heart was pounding so loudly I could barely hear the sounds of the street around us. “You’re joking,” I said weakly. Donn didn’t smile. “I wish I was.” Sebastian leaned back slightly in his chair. His expression was calm—too calm—and for some reason that frightened me more than panic would have. “When did they tell you this?” he asked. “Two weeks ago.” “And you waited until now to warn us?” “I needed to make sure I wasn’t being followed.” Sebastian’s eyes hardened. “You failed.” Donn’s head snapped up. “What do you mean?” Sebastian didn’t answer right away. Instead, his gaze shifted toward the street behind me. “Avah,” he said quietly. “Yes?” “Don’t turn around.” My stomach dropped. “Why?” “Because the black SUV that just stopped across the street has two men inside.” Cold fear spread through my chest. “They’re watching us?” “Yes.” D

The Safe House

Chapter 17The car drove for nearly forty minutes.No one spoke.The silence felt heavier than the chase we had just escaped.My heart had finally slowed down, but my mind was racing.Someone inside Montefalco Holdings was helping the people hunting Sebastian.An insider.Someone close.Someone powerful enough to access company information.I glanced at Sebastian.His jaw was tight, his eyes focused on the road.He looked calmer than anyone who had just been chased through the city should look.But I could see the tension in the way his hands gripped the steering wheel.Donn shifted in the back seat.“You should have told him earlier,” I said quietly.“I couldn’t,” Donn replied.“Why not?”“Because I didn’t know who I could trust.”Sebastian finally spoke.“You could have trusted me.”Donn laughed bitterly.“You’re the last person I could trust.”Sebastian’s eyes darkened slightly in the mirror.“That’s a strange thing to say to the brother who just saved your life.”“You didn’t save

Too Close

Chapter 18Sleep didn’t come easily.The safe house was quiet—too quiet.Every small sound seemed louder than usual. The faint hum of electricity. The rustle of trees outside. The occasional creak of the wooden floor.My mind refused to shut down.Victor.The CFO of Montefalco Holdings.An insider helping the people hunting Sebastian.Just thinking about it made my stomach twist.If someone that powerful was involved, then this wasn’t just about Donn’s debt anymore.This was something bigger.Much bigger.After what felt like hours of staring at the ceiling, I finally gave up on sleep.I slipped out of bed and walked quietly toward the living room.A dim light was still on.Sebastian sat on the couch, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees, staring at one of the security monitors.He hadn’t slept.Of course he hadn’t.“You should be resting,” I said softly.Sebastian glanced over his shoulder.“You should too.”“I tried.”“And?”“My brain refused to cooperate.”A faint smile tou

The Man at the Gate

Chapter 19 The alarm on the monitor continued to flash red. My heart started racing again. Sebastian moved quickly toward the wall of security screens. Two black vehicles had stopped outside the metal gate of the property. Headlights cut through the darkness of the quiet road. Three men stepped out. I recognized one of them immediately. “Well,” Sebastian said quietly. “That was faster than expected.” My stomach tightened. “Is that him?” “Yes.” Victor Alvarez. Sebastian’s chief financial officer. The man Donn believed was helping the people hunting us. Victor stood outside the gate like he belonged there. Tall. Well dressed. Calm. Too calm. Donn walked into the room behind us. “What’s happening?” Sebastian pointed at the screen. Donn’s face darkened. “That’s him.” Victor pressed the intercom beside the gate. A moment later, his voice echoed through the speakers inside the safe house. “Sebastian.” The sound of his voice made the air feel colder. Sebastian d

The Secret About Me

Chapter 20 Victor’s words echoed through the broken doorway. “…the real secret Donn has been hiding… is about you.” My heart began pounding. “What are you talking about?” I asked. Victor stepped slowly inside the safe house as if he had every right to be there. Sebastian didn’t lower the gun. “Stop right there,” he said coldly. Victor raised his hands slightly. “I’m not here to fight.” “That’s not convincing.” Victor smiled. “I believe you already proved who would win that fight.” His eyes shifted toward me again. “There she is.” A chill crawled up my spine. “Why are you looking at me like that?” I asked. Victor tilted his head slightly. “Because you’re far more valuable than you realize.” Sebastian stepped closer to me instantly, placing himself between Victor and me. “You say another word about her and you’re leaving in an ambulance.” Victor chuckled softly. “Protective as always.” “Get to the point,” Sebastian snapped. Victor sighed like he was disappointed

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