All Chapters of THE DESPISED WIFE IS LOVED BY THE BILLIONAIRE: Chapter 21 - Chapter 26

The civil ceremony was simple, discreet, and quick.The courtroom was decorated with white flowers and soft lighting. There was no press, no curious business partners, only the people whose presence was necessary. Cristina held Valentina's bouquet. Maximiliano stood up right beside Alejandro, proud and attentive.Valentina wore an ivory-white dress that hugged her figure with impeccable elegance. It had no excessive embellishments or elaborate lace. The dress was smooth, with a straight cut, a delicate slit along one leg, and an open back. Her loose hair fell in soft waves over her shoulders. It wasn't a princess's dress. It was the dress of a confident woman… or at least, that was what she appeared to be.Alejandro couldn't take his eyes off her."You look beautiful," he whispered as he took his place beside her.Valentina forced a small smile."It's just a formality."Cristina cleared her throat, trying to lighten the atmosphere."A very elegant formality, I must say."The judge beg

The hot water struck Valentina's skin, but it couldn't soothe the knot tightening in her chest. She kept telling herself that what had happened in the early hours of the morning had been nothing but desire, an impulsive mistake. And yet, the pain wouldn't ease. Guilt struck her relentlessly, like a hammer against metal."Why do I feel this way?" she sobbed softly, wrapping her arms tightly around herself. "I don't want him… I don't want to feel anything."She closed her eyes, and the memory returned immediately: Alejandro's hands moving slowly over her, his breath against the nape of her neck, the warmth that had enveloped her in the darkness. Everything was still etched into her body."Why didn't you wake me?" he murmured behind her, brushing his lips against her back.Valentina stiffened."Go away. Please. Leave me alone.""I won't," he replied firmly. "I know you've been crying. You can't hide it from me. You need me. I'm your husband. I'm not going to abandon you."She let out a b

In a corner where exclusivity wasn't announced but simply breathed in, Alejandro and Valentina occupied the most secluded table, surrounded by a vertical garden that perfumed the air with hints of jasmine and fresh orchids.Valentina wore a red dress that clung to every curve of her body. The neckline dipped just enough to reveal the smooth skin of her chest, and the skirt had a slit that showed her legs as she walked. Alejandro looked at her and felt desire surge through him all at once.Every time his eyes traveled over that dress; his body reacted mercilessly."You look gorgeous," he said, standing to pull out her chair."I wanted tonight to be special," she replied with a shy smile.During dinner, they talked about simple things. Julián's childhood. Uncomfortable memories that now seemed less burdensome. Alejandro couldn't stop looking at her. Every time she crossed her legs or tilted her head back to laugh, he felt his body respond intensely. He couldn't help it. He desired her,