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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dressed in an exquisite custom-made wedding gown, walked arm in arm with

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I couldn't help but sigh. Perhaps even she remained unaware of the twists and turns

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too kind. Please, come in. I apologize for any shortcomings in my

to the outside eye, there was no

fool hadn't shown up

were already there, so I made

she smiled and extended her hand

sit down. Don't

not that fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so

care of yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you." With

many

so prominent, it looked like his shirt might rip

nerve to show up in front

but he was now walking straight towards

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

could picture was that live broadcast-the sight of his

watermelon.

my skin crawl

moni

bothered to make much of an impression, gave a slight nod and responded with

gain was certainly to blame-his piggish face now resembled an overinflated

at sel

notice just how much Sadie's features mirrored

have been enough to discourage any further interaction, but

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Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate. You

on the off-putting vibe, casting him a subtle

and

moment those words left my mouth, both Bill and my mom turned to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever

caught off guard by my

was likely on edge now, wondering how much

just trying to show off? Let's

Gardner?"

"Of course. Mr. Harrison, you built your empire from nothing and even took your company public. Truly inspiring! Your perseverance is something we

unsightly, and after muttering a

guess what was running through his mind. Sleeping with Bill's woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably thought he'd

was a way to flaunt his

seemed to

he was still better than someone who not only climbed to power by relying on leveraging women

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