Semua Bab Betrayed By The Billionaire: Bab 11 - Bab 20

She had been so naive. She had truly believed his distance was just a byproduct of his male pride—that he felt inferior being labeled a "live-in son-in-law."She hadn't wanted him to feel slighted. She had spent months exhausting every argument to convince her parents to let her "marry out" into his family instead, just so he wouldn't have to carry that stigma.Now, looking back, she felt like the world's biggest fool.The three men were too busy complaining to notice Chloe and Justin’s presence until they were standing right in front of them."Si... Sister-in-law."Malik was the first to spot her, looking instantly flustered.Tyler and Leo turned toward her as well. Their expressions were awkward, caught between guilt and habit, but they spoke in unison: "Sister-in-law."As fate would have it, Liam stepped out of the suite at that exact moment, leading Sara by the hand.The second Sara caught a whiff of the lingering cigarette smoke, she began to cough. Her small, delicate frame shoo

Unconsciously, those six years of devotion had slipped away.Starting today, everything was over.Chloe’s gaze lingered on the small box in the center of the bed—the one containing the memories she had meticulously purged. Finally, she shoved it deep into the furthest corner of her closet.She took a long, hot shower, washing away the exhaustion of the past week. She chose a sophisticated lavender evening gown and sat before the vanity to apply a light, elegant layer of makeup.In the mirror, her seaweed-like long hair framed a face that looked delicate yet alluring. After a moment of thought, she pinned her hair up into a chic bun and used a curling iron to style her bangs. The transformation was instant: she looked vibrant and spirited—less like a sultry socialite and more like a pure, well-bred young lady from a prestigious family.The pale purple of the dress was modest and tasteful. She added a few pieces of understated jewelry to complete the look.The elders should appreciate t

Among the city’s top five men, Arthur Grayson had the best family lineage, Xavier Grayson was the wealthiest, and Liam Martin had been considered the most promising young talent. However, all three had their flaws.Xavier and Arthur shared a reputation for being ruthless and cold-blooded, which often pushed them down the popularity rankings, while Liam was at the bottom due to his physical disability.Then there was Leon, who had the best public image, but he was already married. As for Liam, because of his recent wedding scandal, both he and Chloe were technically blacklisted from elite social invitations like this one.Chloe had met Leon a few times but didn't care for him; she felt he was a "smiling tiger"—someone who wore a mask of kindness but was calculated underneath. She despised hypocrisy above all else. Her best friend Bella, however, had been harboringa secret crush on Leon for years.Then there was Xavier’s old acquaintance, Julian. They had played together as children, an

Wherever there are too many women gathered, there will always be a few who lack basic grace."Why is she still here? How does she have the face to stay?""This Chloe Bishop is something else. If I were her, being talked about like that, I’d have run away crying ages ago. She clearly has no shame."But their petty jabs were like stones thrown into a deep lake—they didn't even ripple Chloe’s composure.As Chloe approached the center of the room, several socialites physically recoiled as if trying to avoid being contaminated by something "dirty." They whispered behind their fans, their eyes filled with disgust.Their withdrawal created a natural, wide path directly leading to Madam Grayson.Chloe had already gathered her frayed emotions, burying them deep under a layer of regal poise. She stopped before the elderly woman and offered an elegant, graceful smile. "Madam Grayson, I am Chloe Bishop, the eldest daughter of the Bishop family. I hope my presence hasn't disturbed your evening."M

"My skin is natural, too," Chloe said, her voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through her. "No amount of expensive skincare can cultivate a glow like this. It’s heritage."Her beauty was a matter of public record in River City, as legendary as the Bishop family fortune.She took a breath and continued, "In terms of lineage, the Bishops are a clean, prestigious family with a prominent status. My age is a perfect match for yours. Marrying me, Mr. Grayson, would be an asset to your reputation, not a stain."Xavier studied her. Most women folded under his gaze, but this one was praising her own natural perfection without blinking an eye. He had to admit—she had the capital to be arrogant.His indifferent gaze swept over her luminous skin. "Your credentials sound impressive, Miss Bishop. But if I recall, you had a fiancé for many years. The mistress of the Grayson household must be beyond reproach. Do you meet that criteria?"Chloe bit her lip, a flicker of humiliation crossing h