Billionaire Is 266

Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

In the pitch-black silence of the night, memories of the torment from my past life often resurface.

Only fleeting indulgence seems to momentarily ease the hollow ache within me.

Even though Carter has shown me immense kindness, the horrors of those violent days still linger in my mind after more that a month.

Anna feels like a splinter lodged in my soul, buried where I can't reach it.

Despite the storm passing, sleep continued to elude me entirely.

I got dressed and made my way downstairs.

The living room was flluminated, casting a warm glow, and Luke sat there with a cigarette in hand. I had no idea how long he'd been there, but the ashtray overflowed with discarded cigarette butts He glanced at me and asked, "Why are you still awake at this hour?"

"I can't seem to fall asleep, I replied.

His eyes drifted to the faint mark above my collarbone, his expression cooling slightly. "You and him

Without hesitation, I admitted, 'Carter and I are married."

He gave a bitter, almost mocking smile, fully aware that there was nothing he could change now.

In the end, he was the one who chose to let me go first,

No one can be expected to stand still, waiting endlessly for someone who left.

I couldn't tell what thoughts were running through his mind, but a faint, sorrowful smile curved his lips This is for the best... this is for the best... he murmured.

He rose to his feet slowly as if the weight of the moment had crushed him, his expression etched with anguish.

Turning away, he retreated to his room, his silhouette radiating an air of deep loneliness.

If he had foreseen this outcome, why did he make those choices in the first place?

I poured myself a glass of water and lingered in the living room, lost in thought for a long while.

I couldn't help but wonder-did Anna find peace in her sleep tonight?

The following morning, I felt refreshed and headed to the hotel, showing no trace of exhaustion

The Sander family is regarded as a distinguished name in the area, and their cross-border marriage has become a focal point of interest.

The guests arriving and departing were all affluent and influential figures.

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but sigh. Perhaps even she remained unaware of the twists and

today," I

Bolton, you're too kind. Please, come in. I apologize for

exchanged pleasantries, and to the outside eye, there was no hint of the

Sadie, wondering why the fool hadn't shown up yet-she should've

were already there, so

spottell me, she smiled

sit down. Don't

I'm not that fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much

to take extra care of yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright,

I scanned the crowd, I spotted many familiar faces,

large belly was so prominent, it looked like his shirt might rip open

nerve to show up in front of Bill so

appear, but he

meet you again. And this must be Mrs. Gardner," he said, his

I could picture was that live broadcast-the sight of

watermelon.

way he looked at her made my skin crawl with disgust as if his mere presence could taint

moni

of an impression, gave a slight nod and responded

was certainly to blame-his piggish face now resembled

at sel

just how much Sadie's features

clearly dismissive attitude should have been enough to discourage any further

I

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is so young and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly

off-putting vibe, casting him

you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right? That

my mouth, both Bill and my mom turned to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted

life, seemed caught off guard by my knowledge of his

likely on edge now, wondering how

to show off? Let's see if he can keep that

know me, Ms. Gardner?" he asked cautiously, testing

Mr. Harrison, you built your empire from nothing and

muttering a

unknowingly play the father-he probably thought he'd outsmarted him, even though Bill was

was a way to

seemed to

not only climbed to power by relying on leveraging women but also schemed

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