All Chapters of A one night mistake with the cold billionaire : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Katherine's POV "Knowing this happened because of you."The words hit hard, as I was not expecting such from her. I know she's mean, but to this extent, rubbing everything on my face so I won't survive the guilt? Penelope noticed immediately that her words worked, so she smiled. Because that was exactly what she wanted, to break me into pieces. What a cruel woman."He saved you from getting killed"She sighed dramatically, adding more exaggeration to it. "Poor Dave."Anger slowly rose inside me as I listened to her speak. "Leave here right now."Her eyes widened, like she wasn't expecting me to stand up for myself against her abuse. "Excuse me?""You heard me right"She laughed softly, pushing me beyond my limit. "I was only stating facts, which you are very much aware of."I stood up again, ready to push her out before end make me run mad."Leave here."The room suddenly became tense, and of course, Penelope's smile vanished.That was the beginning of the interesting part of ou

Katherine's POV The moment Dave whispered my name, the entire hospital room erupted into chaos.Penelope gasped as someone had punched her. Aunt Vivian clutched her chest and nearly stumbled backward. The other relatives rushed toward the bed in a stampede of expensive shoes and designer perfume. But I was faster. My legs moved before my brain caught up, and suddenly I was at his side, gripping his hand like it was the only thing keeping me tethered to earth.Dave's eyelids fluttered. His blue eyes cracked open slowly, unfocused and glazed with pain. They swept across the room, taking in the chaos, the faces, the noise. Then they found me.Everything else disappeared.A weak smile tugged at his pale lips. "You're safe."The tears came hard and fast. I tried to speak but my throat closed up completely. All I could do was nod like an idiot while my vision blurred."You're such an idiot," I finally choked out. "You absolute idiot."His smile widened just a fraction. I saw recognition fl

Katherine's POVMy entire body went rigid the second Liam walked into that hospital room. He strolled in like he owned the place, carrying those flowers with that easy smile plastered across his face. A smile that now looked absolutely sinister knowing what I knew. Every instinct in my body screamed danger. I moved without thinking, positioning myself between him and Dave's bed like a human shield.The heart monitor erupted into frantic beeping. I glanced back and saw Dave's face contort with pure rage despite how weak he still was."Get out." Dave's voice came out like ice. Each word was clipped and dangerous in a way I had never heard before.Liam's smile did not falter. He set the flowers down on the side table with deliberate slowness, taking his time like he had every right to be there. "That is no way to greet your best friend who has been worried sick about you."His dark eyes slid to me. My stomach turned violently at the fake concern painted across his features."Katherine, y

Penelope's POVI sat in my car outside the hospital, engine off, windows cracked just enough to let the cool evening air in. My eyes stayed fixed on the building where Dave lay recovering and where that little nobody thought she had won something. The text I just sent to Katherine was only the beginning. It was time to remind her exactly who she was dealing with.I pulled out a cigarette and lit it slowly, taking a long drag. The smoke filled my lungs and I held it there for a moment before exhaling. My phone sat in my lap, screen glowing with photos I had been collecting for weeks. Pictures of Dave and Katherine at various locations. Timestamps showed I had been following them everywhere. Their favorite coffee shop. The restaurant where they had dinner last Tuesday. The park where Katherine liked to walk in the mornings.I had everything documented. Their routines, their vulnerabilities, their moments of weakness. Every single detail is cataloged and ready to use.Liam had been slopp

Katherine's POVThe doctors cleared Dave to go home after five days in the hospital and I should have felt relief wash over me. Instead, anxiety gnawed at my gut like a living thing. Something felt wrong. Too many people had been too quiet since Liam's confession. Penelope had not shown up again at the hospital. Liam had disappeared completely. Even Diana and Felix had been silent. It was the calm before a storm and I could feel it building in my bones.Dave insisted on walking out of the hospital on his own despite the weakness I could see in his movements. His legs shook slightly with each step but his jaw was set with determination. I did not have the heart to argue with him. His pride had taken enough hits between the accident and his family's constant attempts to undermine him. If walking out on his own gave him back some dignity then I would support him.The drive back to the Laurent mansion was quiet. Dave's hand held mine tightly in the back seat of the car. His thumb rubbed