บททั้งหมดของ The Billionaire’s Hidden Hacker Bride: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

I groaned softly.Lucian had completely lost his mind.My hand remained on my neck, my eyes fixed on my reflection in the mirror."Damn it, he really left a mark," I muttered as I grabbed a scarf to wrap around my neck.As usual, when I woke up, Lucian was already gone. I didn't know if he remembered what had happened last night or not. But I really wanted to kill him when I saw him later.I had to be grateful that this family didn't have a breakfast ritual like they did for dinner. I could go to the office without having to go through the Blackwood family drama first.When I arrived at the parking lot, Ethan was already there, standing there with a warm smile."Good morning," he said."Why are you here?" I asked.Ethan frowned. "Didn't you want me here? Lucian himself said that you wanted me to be your secretary."Did Lucian remember everything?I mean, I really didn't know he was serious about giving Ethan to me."So you two are fighting over me?" Ethan teased as he opened the car d

Lucian Blackwood's POVI had imagined this scene thousands of times in my head.I imagined running toward her, smiling, and calling her.No matter whether my legs were injured, I would run with all my might and hug her, then receive a hug back from her.A warm hug from my mother.However, in reality, when we met again for the first time after so long, I couldn't even move my legs.Amid the ambulance sirens and the commotion caused by Brielle's single-vehicle accident, I saw my mother in the crowd.All my expectations crumbled when our eyes met.Mom wasn't smiling at all."Lucian, Brielle isn't hurt, she's just in shock. Lucian? Where are you looking?"I didn't even hear Ethan's voice anymore. My mind was blank. I didn't know if Ethan saw her too, but I was completely distraught.When I managed to move my feet, my mother was gone. She had disappeared into the crowd.My body swayed and I almost fell onto the asphalt, but Ethan deftly caught me.Memories from years ago came flooding back

There was nothing special about this dinner. Everything went as usual; even the pressure I usually felt remained the same."I heard you were sick. How are you now?" asked Mr. Arthur, looking at Lucian.Alright. This is only the beginning. After an awkward silence, the first sentence that started the conversation was just as dangerous."I'm fine. I'm not sick," Lucian said calmly as he ate his dinner.The man acted as if nothing had happened, but I couldn't forget how pale and weak he had been earlier.Well... but that was normal. No one would show their weakness in a situation like this.I could see the faces of my uncles and aunts; they looked like hyenas preparing to pounce on their prey at the same time."Thank God. I thought something bad had happened," said Mr. Arthur again."Besides that, I heard you also had an accident last night?" Mr. Gregory spoke up, his gaze fixed on Brielle."Yes, luckily Lucian came to help. I heard he missed dinner because of it. Sorry for the trouble,"

I was still standing frozen in the parking lot, my eyes fixed on Nivara as she uttered those words. Baby.Nivara took a deep breath, her gaze still fixed on me, as if both challenging and pleading at the same time. "This... is about Damian."Her words were like thunder in a quiet morning. My heart was pounding. I knew that if this was true, it wasn't my problem... but still, something in my heart tightened.Even Lucian tensed up slightly.I swallowed hard, realizing that this morning—which was supposed to be just a simple trip to the office—had turned into a storm that was about to hit everyone around us."What do you mean? Say it clearly," I demanded."I'm carrying Damian's baby." That was the confession that came out of her mouth."Wow... That kid is really something."I knew it was a sarcastic remark that Lucian made about his cousin, but I could still feel his frustration."I didn't know he was that kind of person," Ethan muttered."I know you won't believe me, but—""Don't mess

"Since forever, Brielle, Lucian, and Ethan have been a package deal. They've been close since childhood. While I had lots of friends and was free to hang out with anyone, those three were the complete opposite. The kids at school didn't dare mess with them unless they spoke first. How do I explain it… They were too exclusive. So, I guess it's natural that they seem close."That was Damian's voice. When I turned around, he was already smiling warmly. He knew I was watching Lucian and Brielle at the table not far from here.It was true, Lucian had also said that the three of them had been friends since childhood.Finally, I understood why Lucian didn't want to give Ethan to me as my secretary at first. Because Ethan was one of his two friends.Unlike Damian, who could hang out with anyone — with his likable personality, he could make friends with anyone.I felt guilty for taking Ethan away.But... his friendship with Brielle. I'm uncomfortable with it. It's clear that woman doesn't like