All Chapters of Owned by the Ruthless Billionaire : Chapter 11 - Chapter 18

ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The ride back home was filled with a comfortable silence that spoke volumes of their victory and the growing bond between them. Zara rested her head on Adrian’s shoulder, replaying every moment of the night in her mind and feeling proud of how far she had come. She could still feel the weight of everyone’s eyes on her, but now it was a weight of respect rather than doubt or judgment. Adrian held her hand tightly, occasionally bringing it to his lips to kiss it gently, showing her affection that he used to hide so well. They both knew that this was just the beginning of a bigger battle, but for tonight, they allowed themselves to bask in the sweetness of their success.When they arrived at the mansion, Elias was waiting for them in the foyer with a wide and relieved smile on his face. He immediately walked towards them and hugged Zara tightly, telling her that her mother was surely watching from above and beaming with pride. Adrian reported briefly about what happen

ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The morning after the attack, the sun rose but it did not bring the usual warmth and comfort that they were used to feeling every day. The mansion was silent but it was a heavy kind of silence, filled with the echoes of gunshots and screams that still rang in their ears from last night. Workers were busy repairing the broken walls and windows, but everyone moved with extra caution, constantly looking over their shoulders as if expecting another attack to happen at any moment. Adrian stood by the large window of his office, looking out at the grounds with a dark and stormy expression on his face, his hands buried deep inside his pockets. He felt angry at himself for letting the enemies get this close, for failing to protect their home even though he had built it to be the strongest fortress in the world.Zara walked up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist, resting her head against his strong back and feeling the tension in his muscles slowly ease up just a

ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The moment the signal was given, the entire mountain seemed to shake and explode with the sound of thunder and gunfire. Rockets were fired towards the enemy walls, creating huge holes and opening paths for the soldiers to rush inside. Adrian led the main force charging straight into the entrance, firing his weapon with deadly accuracy and moving fearlessly into the heart of danger. Zara was right beside him, her movements sharp and calculated, covering his back and taking down anyone who tried to sneak up on him. They were like two halves of a single deadly weapon, moving in perfect sync and leaving a trail of defeated enemies in their wake.The soldiers of The Void were caught completely off guard by the speed and ferocity of the attack, shouting in panic and trying to organize a defense but it was already too late. They had expected a slow and easy fight, but instead they were facing an army that was angry, well-trained, and led by the most brilliant strategist in

ZARA (AUTHOR POV) The convoy traveled through the winding roads, leaving behind the dark and dangerous mountains to return to the familiar and peaceful scenery that they called home. Inside the lead vehicle, the atmosphere was vastly different from when they left just a few days ago. The heavy tension and fear of the unknown were gone, replaced by a lightness in their hearts and a sense of accomplishment that made even the longest journey feel short and easy. Zara sat comfortably beside Adrian, her head resting gently on his shoulder as she watched the trees and fields pass by the window. Her body was tired and sore from all the physical exertion, but her spirit was flying high with joy and relief knowing that the nightmare was finally over.Adrian held her hand tightly in his own, his thumb rubbing soothing circles on her skin every now and then to comfort her. He looked down at her sleeping face occasionally, watching her peaceful expression, and felt an overwhelming wave of love a