Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rejected, I Entered a Contract Marriage with a Billionaire: Kabanata 161 - Kabanata 169

"Oh, there's really no need to send a driver for me," Elena replied warmly. "You're already overwhelmed with work today. Don't drive yourself anywhere; keep the chauffeur with you so he can drop you off whenever you need to move around. I can easily catch a taxi.""Please, just listen to me on this," Adrián pressed softly, his tone resolute. "I can't escort you back myself, so letting the driver drop you off is the only way I'll have peace of mind."With the situation online escalating rapidly, Adrián was terrified that reckless fans might track down their home address. Her safety was his absolute top priority."Okay, I understand," Elena yielded, sensing his stubborn concern. "Make sure you get some rest at the office, too. Don't push yourself late into the night.""I won't. Don't worry."Once the line went dead, Elena put her phone down and went to pack a small bag of clothes for her stay.On the other end, Adrián imme

Miranda wasn't a fragile woman, but in her moment of vulnerability, having a warm, solid shoulder to lean on was everything she needed.When her arms slowly reached up to wrap around his waist, Daniel gasped softly, his heart skipping a beat. He hadn't dared to hope she would return the gesture, and the sudden closeness filled him with a surge of quiet joy.After a long moment, Miranda gently pulled back. "I'm okay now, Daniel. Thank you," she said softly.Before Daniel could fully savor the warmth of her touch, she had already created distance between them. Glancing down at his suddenly empty arms, he offered a somewhat awkward, self-deprecating smile. "You don't need to thank me. You were injured on our watch, so we all feel responsible.""Daniel, I had no idea my accident would cause such a massive mess for your company," Miranda admitted once her composure returned. "I'm deeply sorry—especially regarding Miss Elena. I have never harbored any rom

"Well, if you really mean that, you can buy me a lavish dinner once I'm discharged," she teased lightheartedly."It's a deal," Adrián said, smiling.Hanging up, he immediately summoned his PR director. "Secure the main banquet room on the ground floor of the MGM Grand Hotel for 7:00 PM tonight. We're hosting a press conference.""A press conference?" The PR manager blinked in astonishment. "For what purpose, sir?""Miranda is addressing the public herself. Just secure the venue and notify our trusted media contacts.""Understood, President. I'll see to it immediately."With the central crisis finally finding a resolution, a wave of relief washed over Adrián.Meanwhile, Elena remained entirely unaware that her name was currently trending across social media networks. For the first time in her life, she had become the center of a viral public scandal—and under the worst possible pretenses.Outside the Ale

"You can't just frame me out of thin air," Bruno yelled, his voice rising hysterically as he lunged a step closer to Adrián. "Is it a crime to attend a public event? I'm Miranda's ex-boyfriend—is it illegal for me to check on her?""Hey. Back off." The marketing manager barked, immediately signaling the bodyguards, who tackled Bruno and pinned his arms behind his back before he could get anywhere near Adrián.Adrián checked his wristwatch, entirely unbothered by the outburst. "This is your final warning, Bruno. Tell me who instructed you, or I'm walking out that door and letting the law handle you."He turned on his heel to leave."Wait. Stop. I'll talk." Bruno shouted frantically at Adrián's retreating.Adrián paused and turned around. "Who was it?""It... it was Miss Joan.""Joan?" Adrián stared at him, genuinely stunned. Of all the names he had run through his head, hers had neve

Yet, the moment he stepped through the front door and found Elena waiting for him alongside his mother under the warm glow of the living room lights, every lingering trace of exhaustion and gloom had instantly vanished."Aren't you finished eating yet? Come get washed up," Elena called out softly as she stepped out of the bathroom, noticing him still lost in thought on the couch."Right, coming," Adrián snapped out of his reverie and followed her inside.After cleaning up, he slid into bed and wrapped his arms securely around Elena, pulling her close. Leaning in, he whispered against her hair, "Darling, what perfume are you wearing? You smell amazing.""It's just your shower gel. We share the same bottle, so you smell the same way," Elena replied with a soft giggle.With everything that had transpired over the past few weeks, it had been a long time since they had shared such an intimate, peaceful moment. Feeling a sudden surge of shyness, E