Semua Bab Billionaire Alpha's Plus-Size Mate : Bab 71 - Bab 80

Lillian's POVJust as Hayes had promised, he really was spending the entire day with me.After breakfast, we had moved from one thing to another without either of us paying much attention to the time. Now we were standing in my garden, and Hayes was looking around at everything I had planted.There were flowers arranged along the stone path, herbs growing neatly in their pots, and several young plants I had transferred into the soil that morning. The garden already looked different from when I had first arrived. Hayes crouched beside one of the flower beds, examining the leaves before straightening again."You did all this while I was away?"I smiled. "Yes, of course."I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. "I had nothing to do and I needed..."I stopped. I had almost said I needed something to distract me from thinking about you.But then I remembered the plan I had to make him realize he actually does like me too. The thought sent a flutter through me. I still couldn't believe it

Lillian's POVThe next evening finally arrived.The night I had been waiting for.I stood in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection while the last traces of makeup were being carefully blended across my face.The maids had done an incredible job.My skin looked soft and radiant, my lashes were dark and delicate, and a faint shade of rose colored my lips. My silver hair had been styled into loose waves that fell gracefully around my shoulders.But it was my dress that kept stealing my attention.It was a deep lavender gown made from soft satin that hugged my curves before falling elegantly toward the floor. The neckline was modest but beautiful, and the long sleeves were fitted neatly around my arms. Tiny crystals had been sewn into the fabric around the waist and scattered down the skirt, catching the light whenever I moved.It looked as though someone had designed it specifically for me.I slowly turned in front of the mirror.For a moment, I didn't recognize the woman looking

Lillian's POVHayes seemed to notice that I was becoming overwhelmed by the attention.He took my hand and gently led me away from Jake, Isabella, and Maria.I didn't look back. As we continued through the hall, I could feel people's eyes following us.The whispers followed too.Some people tried to approach us, but Hayes was constantly being stopped by business partners and senior officials who wanted to speak with him. Others clearly wanted to talk to me, but none of them seemed bold enough to interrupt the Alpha.I caught several curious glances. They wanted to know who I was.Where I had come from. How I had met Hayes. Why the Alpha, who had never been known to bring a woman to these events, had arrived with me tonight.They would have to wait.The evening continued with dinner, conversations, and introductions until the music eventually changed.A slower melody filled the hall.The lights softened, and several couples began making their way toward the dance floor.Hayes turned to

Jake's POVThe house looked worse than I had imagined.The walls were stained and cracked, the old paint peeling away in several places. The windows were covered with thin curtains that had clearly seen better days, and the small front yard was nothing more than dry soil and patches of dead grass. Even from where I stood, the place looked cold and neglected.I stared at it for several seconds."I can't go in there," I muttered. "Fucking go get them."Isabella rolled her eyes but walked toward the house.A few minutes later, the door opened.Nora and Daniel stepped outside.I almost didn't recognize them.They looked exhausted. Their clothes were wrinkled and worn, their faces thinner than I remembered, and there were dark circles beneath their eyes. They looked like people who hadn't been eating properly.The moment Nora saw me, the little sympathy I might have felt disappeared.Her expression twisted with anger. "You!"Daniel stepped forward. "What the hell do you want? Wasn't it eno

Jake's POV I walked toward my car.But when I reached it, I stopped.Two men were standing beside my Rolls-Royce Phantom.My eyes narrowed immediately. "What the hell?"One of them stepped forward and extended his hand toward me. "The keys."I stared at his hand before looking at his face. "What?""The car keys, Mr. Brandon."I let out a humorless laugh. "Are you fucking serious?""The car is company property."My stomach dropped. The man continued as though he hadn't noticed the change in my expression. "You are also required to evacuate the apartment immediately."For several seconds, I couldn't speak.A chill slowly ran through me.Hayes. This was Hayes. He wasn't satisfied with firing me. He was stripping me of everything.My job. My car. My apartment.Everything I had built over the years was being taken from me because of one woman.Lillian.My hands curled into fists."No."I stepped toward my car, but the man moved in front of me."Give me the keys."Something inside me snap