บททั้งหมดของ The Billioner's Hidden Desires : บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 7

"Our engagement is off, Amber. I refuse to marry a woman as destitute as you," Jeff said, his words cutting like a blade. The handsome man standing before Amber spoke with an unsettling ease, as if dropping a heavy burden. His expression remained flat, utterly indifferent to the mocking stares of the guests surrounding them at his birthday gala. "But Jeff..." Amber whispered, struggling to hold back the tears stinging her eyes. "No 'buts,' Amber. My decision is final, and my family fully supports it. Tell me, what do you even have left to be proud of? Your family's company is bankrupt; you’re penniless. Were you planning to use me to pay off your father’s staggering debts?" Jeff sneered, his gaze dripping with contempt. Amber bit her lip until it bled. Jeff was being cruel. Her family was indeed drowning in debt, but the thought of exploiting him had never crossed her mind. "One million pounds is a fortune, Amber. It seems you won’t be able to pay it back in this lifetime."

Amber jolted awake, her heart pounding. When she looked up, she saw Dave standing beside the bed. He was still wearing his suit, and his mere presence made the spacious room feel suddenly smaller. “I… I’m sorry. I was exhausted,” Amber said quickly, pushing her hair back into place. “Come with me. The legal consultant is waiting in the library,” Dave said flatly. He didn’t wait for her reply. Amber followed him through the marble hallway. Every servant they passed bowed deeply, their eyes fixed on the floor. The strict discipline in this house felt suffocating. When they entered the library, a middle-aged man in a neat suit stood up immediately. “Mr. Oliver. Miss Pierce.” Dave took his seat behind the large wooden desk and gestured for Amber to sit across from him. A thick stack of documents lay between them. “This is our legally binding marriage contract,” Dave began, his voice calm but firm. “Duration: two years. During that time, you will accompany me to every soc

Amber remained sitting stiffly in her chair while Dave stood very close behind her. The man’s masculine scent seemed to surround her, making it hard for Amber to breathe. “You’re trembling,” Dave whispered. His voice was no longer cold like when he spoke to Jeff. It sounded heavy and rough. Amber tried to stand, but Dave’s hand came down on her shoulder, gently pressing her back into the chair with quiet authority. “Dave, you don’t have to pretend anymore. Jeff is gone,” Amber said, her voice slightly shaking. Dave didn’t answer. Instead of stepping away, he walked around the chair and knelt on one knee in front of Amber. This position made their faces level. The small distance between them allowed Amber to see the dark glint in the man’s gray eyes. “Pretend?” Dave repeated with a low laugh that sounded almost like a growl. Suddenly, Dave gripped both armrests of Amber’s chair, trapping her between them. His face moved closer, only a few millimeters from Amber’s lips. “I did it

Just as Amber was trying to calm her racing heartbeat, a slow clap echoed from behind them. The sound was elegant—but laced with sharp mockery. “What a touching performance, Dave. I almost shed a tear seeing how protective you are of your new toy.” Amber turned—and instantly froze. Standing before her was a woman who looked like she had stepped straight off the cover of Vogue. Her black hair was flawlessly styled, and the sleek black silk dress wrapped perfectly around her slender figure. It was Bella—Dave’s ex-wife. The woman who had destroyed his reputation with a single scandal. Bella’s gaze fell on Amber, scanning her from head to toe with clear disdain. “So this is the girl you chose to replace me? A bit… skinny, isn’t she?” Bella let out a soft laugh, then turned her sharp eyes toward Dave. “I didn’t know your standards had dropped so drastically. Or maybe you just needed someone desperate enough to agree to your ridiculous contract.” Dave didn’t loosen his hold on Amber