Second Chance As A Billionaire's Wife のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

“Wow…” Olivia breathed out, breaking the silence. “It’s so nice to see a lady standing up for Julian like this. You’re really different, Elara.”“I’m just being honest.” Elara smiled lightly, taking a sip from her drink.Her gaze returned to Sebastian, who had his eyes on her, an unreadable smile playing on his lips as he swirled the wine in his glass.She scoffed inwardly before looking away. Her dislike for the man sitting across from her was slowly growing. It really was true what they said—to never judge a book by its cover.After dinner, Elara found herself engaged in conversation with Nicholas and Olivia while Julian sat across the room.Julian tapped his fingers lightly against the armrest, his gaze fixed on Elara as she laughed freely. She seemed far more at ease than he had expected.“She really complements you.”Julian turned to Lorraine, who had taken a seat beside him.Lorraine smiled faintly. “Opposites really do attract, as they say.”Her expression shifted as she faced

Julian read the first rule and let out a quick laugh before looking at her.“Seriously?” he muttered with a raised brow. What does she really take him for?Elara nodded in all seriousness, “Yes. None of that between us,” she muttered.Elara leaned back on the couch. “Whoever you spend your nights with is none of my business, as long as it doesn’t disturb my peace in this house,” she shrugged before looking back at the paper.“Rule number two,” Elara declared, looking back at Julian, “No coming unnecessarily close to me.”Julian smiled. “Why?” he asked in a teasing tone.Elara ignored him, rolling her eyes.He leaned forward slightly. “Do I affect you that much?” he murmured.Elara scoffed and continued reading the Terms and Conditions.“Rule number three. No kissing, cuddling, or hugging,” she said.“But we’re engaged,” Julian smirked.“Contractually,” Elara fired back.“What if I’m a touchy person?” he shrugged.“Deal with it,” Elara said flatly.“Ouch, that’s cold,” Julian smiled.E

“Here, have a drink.”Elara smiled as she took the cup from Lyra before taking a small sip.“Thank you,” she muttered.Elara sighed and immediately stood to her feet energetically.“So, let's continue your tour, shall we?” Elara said and Lyra nodded with a small smile before they continued walking.A few minutes later, they were done with the tour.“So I guess that's all you need to know about our agency. If you have any more inquiries, you're free to ask,” Elara spoke.“I'll be sure to keep that in mind.”“Very well then,” Elara smiled. “Thank you for earlier. It's really good having someone who understands me,” she added.Lyra simply smiled and with that, they parted ways.Elara returned to her workspace to meet her team gathered around their leader, Isabel, who was passing on information.She immediately joined them.“This fashion runway is one of the biggest of the year and thankfully we got a spot for our models. They'll be wearing our designs. This is an opportunity for our depa

Julian’s gaze remained fixed on Elara as she stared at him, her lips slightly parted as her chest rose and fell.He noticed her gaze drop to his lips before quickly looking away.A smile curved on his lips.He released her wrist, reaching for her hair as he tucked it behind her ear, causing her to look back at him.Julian got off her and lay next to her, pulling her into his arms.Elara immediately raised her hand to push him away, but he caught it.“Don’t start what you cannot finish, Kitten,” Julian whispered to her.He placed her hand on his chest and pulled her closer.“Sleep.”Elara lay rigid in his arms and, after several minutes, he felt her tense body slowly relax.He looked down at her face to see she had drifted off to sleep.Julian smiled as he gently stroked her hair, planting a kiss on her forehead before pulling her closer to him.______Next Morning...Julian wound his tie around his neck, knotting it. His gaze went to Elara, who lay on the bed, still sleeping.She grum

“Oh my...” Olivia breathed out.Julian slowly broke the kiss, turning to look at them. His gaze met with Lyra's teary and distraught eyes.Elara clung tightly onto Julian, hiding her face as much as possible from them.Julian furrowed his brows as he stared at Lyra with a look that demanded why she was still standing there.Lyra cleared her throat and let out a dry smile.“Looks like I'm intruding. I'm sorry about that. I'll give you two some privacy,” she muttered before walking out.Olivia smirked as she stared at them.“Making out in broad daylight, is this some kind of new kink?” She grinned.“No!” Elara exclaimed immediately.She bit her lips, then opened her mouth to speak but nothing could come out.“Oh, don't worry, I understand perfectly well,” Olivia whispered then chuckled, “I miss my youth, when I was still young and wild.”“Mom, please spare me,” Julian sighed, pinching his brows.“Fine,” Olivia laughed, “I'll give you two some privacy to finish what you were doing. I can