All Chapters of Trapped By The Handsome CEO: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

LUNA’S POINT OF VIEW One Week Later I sat out on the patio, working hard on the plans and ideas for the first phase of the advertising campaign for the resort. It still felt like a dream that everything was actually happening—that the project was moving forward and becoming real. It had been exactly one week since everything was agreed upon, and the renovation work had already started. The mansion was busy every day with people coming and going—architects, builders, designers, and workers of all kinds. I had met quite a few of them, and everyone I had spoken to was polite, friendly, and very kind. But even though the house was full of people, I felt lonely. In the whole past week, I had barely seen Cade at all. I knew he was busy working hard to fix the company's problems and get everything back on track, but I wished he would at least spare a little time for me. The only time I ever saw him was very

I stood there, watching them hugging each other, and the longer I watched, the more my heart ached. I knew I wouldn’t be feeling this way if I didn't feel something real for Cade. Could I really be in love with him? I quickly turned to leave before they could see me. No, I can't be. I absolutely cannot be in love with a man who is only using me, I told myself, trying to convince my heart. Soon enough, I would be going back to the city, and our deal would end. Then he would go back to his life, with all the countless women waiting for him, and he wouldn’t even give me a second thought. Why did I have to fall for him? Why? I thought as I walked back through the garden. I remembered all the sweet things he had said, how gentle and caring he had been towards me, how he had apologized when he knew he was wrong. And that beautiful, genuine smile he gave me each time. Who wouldn't fall for all those qualities? I sighed, feeling

EMILY’S POINT OF VIEW I tried to keep walking towards the house, but I stopped dead in my tracks, frozen with fear. I stared up at the building, and at Cade’s mother, who was still standing there, looking down at me with that same terrifying expression. "Where is Cade?" she asked, starting to walk down the stairs towards me. Panic surged through me, and I held out my hands as if to push her away. "Don't come close!" I yelled, my voice trembling. She stopped and looked at me, confused. "What is wrong with you? I only want to know where my son is," she said, continuing to walk towards me. "I said don't come close!!!" I screamed, stumbling backward until I fell onto the ground, my eyes fixed on her in pure terror. "Are you okay?" she asked, reaching out a hand to help me up. I scrambled backward, away from her touch, shaking my head violently. The old memories kept flashing through

DAVID’S POINT OF VIEW THE NEXT DAY After finishing my work for the day, I decided to take a walk around the grounds. The first place I went to was the resort, which was now being completely renovated. I still couldn't believe that the old man—Cade’s father—had actually agreed to reopen this place. Didn't he know it would only bring trouble and pain for Cade? Everything that happened ten years ago had been carefully covered up and hidden away. But I was sure that by opening the resort again, old secrets would start coming to the surface. I should be happy about that, I told myself. I should be glad that the truth they buried might finally come out. But I wasn’t happy at all. Instead, I felt deeply uneasy and worried—worried for Cade, who used to be my best friend, and worried for Emily, who had no idea what kind of monster she had married. Why do I feel so protective of her? I wondered as I reac

Denise, I think that is quite enough," Cade’s father said firmly to his wife. "Remember that we are at the dinner table, and we have a guest present. Emily has already answered your question, so let it rest." Denise fell silent and returned her attention to her meal, though her eyes still held that sharp, suspicious look. When dinner ended, everyone moved to the lounge for coffee and dessert. I excused myself and went straight up to our room, my heart pounding. Why did I say that? I asked myself as I paced back and forth across the floor. If Cade is smart—and he is—he will realize that every word I said down there was true. I really do love him. What am I going to do now? I wondered, panic rising in my chest. It was already a mistake to fall for him in the first place. Did I just make an even bigger mistake by admitting it out loud? Just then, I heard footsteps approaching. I froze. It must be Cade.