Billionaire's Fated Bride

. Eliza's expression was etched in my memory

se that had been a dark shadow over our lives. As she entered

"I've known about the hidden clause in my father's will. It... it w

ould I listen to you, Alexander? After everything, after fin

to forgive me for meeting with Victoria. It was a mist

derstand why. But now, I see what he wanted-to protect

still there. "You've always been so ruthless

time we met? It was at that charity gala. You were trying so hard

t smile. "You spilled champagne on my dr

I haven't been able to tell you everything because... I was sc

se and confusion. "Alex, why didn't you tr

"But now, all I want is to make this work. To be

efore she could respond, her phone rang, cutting through the fragile peace we h

want?" she snapped,

to you, Eliza. N

licted. "I'll be back," s

L

ting in the living room, a smug look plastered on his face. The opu

en't you done enough damage?"

to remind you that Alex's inheritance is hanging by a threa

let you win," I shot back, m

eath hot against my face

gain. I looked at the screen and froze-a message with

in bed with another man. The timestamp was from t

accompanying text: "End this

sp. I turned to Lucas, who seemed equ

the top of the stairs. "What's going on her

o explain, my mind a whirlw

ent decor, the very symbols of our status and wealth-felt lik

velation crashing down on me, the soun

me, his expression a mix of

e air thick with unspoken wo