Semua Bab Trapped By Desire: Falling For A Heartless Billionaire : Bab 91 - Bab 100

The living room fell into complete silence except for the sound of Alana's muffled sobs. The dark revelation hidden within the old diary had shattered years of memories in a matter of minutes. Learning that her mother had betrayed her father, a man she had always claimed to love, felt like having the ground ripped out from beneath Alana's feet.Some truths were better left buried, yet Roy had deliberately dug this one up and placed it directly into her hands. But to what end? The question circled her mind like something with teeth, refusing to let go, gnawing at whatever composure she had left.Roman gently rubbed circles against her back until her breathing gradually steadied. He guided her back onto the sofa before reaching for the tissue box on the coffee table and pulling out a few tissues for her, his movements careful, unhurried, like he was handling something that might shatter if he moved too fast.Alana accepted them with trembling fingers, dabbing at her tear-streaked fa

Alana walked straight into the spacious walk-in closet, her fingers skimming across the rows of office attire hanging on the racks. She carefully pulled two options from the hangers before turning around to face him."Which one do you think I should wear today?" she asked, holding them up against her frame. One was a sharp, sapphire-blue two-piece set featuring tailored trousers and a matching blouse, while the other was a deep, elegant emerald-green dress."Let me see."Roman stepped closer, taking both hangers from her hands. He glanced at the fabric for a brief, dismissive moment."Neither of them," he decided smoothly, turning to drape the clothes carelessly over the back of the vanity chair.Alana’s brows furrowed."Neither of them? What, do you suddenly hate the colors, or is it something else?" she questioned, crossing her arms."The colors are fine," Roman replied, stepping deep into her personal space. He reached up, the warmth of his fingers skimming her jawline as he gently

Darcy lightly bit her lip, tapping the manila folder against her palm. "I want to have dinner with you," she said.A small crease appeared between Erin's brows. "Dinner?""Yep. Friday night. Eight o'clock."Erin stared at her for a moment in disbelief before letting out a small sigh. "That's all?""No." Erin slouched back slightly as Darcy slowly ran a thumb along the top button of his suit jacket. "We can have dinner first, and if we still like each other after that..." Her gaze drifted to the side, a faint blush tinting her cheeks. "Then we can spend the night together."Though her voice sounded awfully confident, one could still sense she was slightly shy saying those words, judging by the way the tips of her ears had turned pink. Erin blinked in confusion, certain he'd definitely misheard her."If I'm understanding you correctly, you're offering to risk your career for a date... and a one-night stand?""I wouldn't exactly call it that." She shrugged lightly. "And I think my caree

Expensive dresses, sleek leather handbags, and glittering diamond jewelry lay scattered across the bedroom floorboards in complete disarray. The large leather suitcase lying open on the mattress was already overflowing with clothes, yet Stephanie’s trembling hands continued forcing more silk blouses into the crammed space."You've completely lost your mind!" Stephanie screamed into the phone, her breath catching as she paced a frantic circle across the room. "What the hell were you thinking, Roy? Why would you do something like this to me? Have you finally gone insane?" Her voice cracked under the weight of her panic, rising a pitch higher. "Do you have any actual idea what you've just done?"On the other end of the line, Roy remained infuriatingly calm. Soft jazz music played somewhere in his background, mixing with the faint, rhythmic sound of running water, and Stephanie could hear the muffled voice of a woman speaking softly to him."One can never trust a venomous viper, Stepha

Alana's eyes flickered with surprise. "Really? But I thought you liked it here."Roman shrugged, his expression remaining completely unreadable."Not really. The only reason I stay here is because it's closer to the office. My other place has better security, and I'd feel more comfortable if we were living there."Alana slowly nodded. She looked around the spacious bedroom, a familiar space she had gotten quite used to living in. She had even started seeing it as her true home, finding solace within these four walls whenever the outside world became too overwhelming. The familiar layout, the plush furniture, and the soft lighting had provided her with a rare sense of stability during a highly chaotic period in her life. She honestly didn't know how she would cope with suddenly moving out and adapting to an entirely foreign environment all over again.Roman took hold of her hand without minding the wet paint staining her skin, his large palm offering a steady, grounding anchor that