Bound By Billionaire

self into an upcoming exhibition she's curating, hoping to prove to herself and the art world that she's more than a billionaire's girl

ves a text from him: I

or him and her need to stand her ground. She considers ignoring it,

orld is complicated, and he's still learning how to balance his power with their relationship. Layla sees

, cheering her on. Layla feels her defenses weakening, her heart aching for him. They leave the

ing across the table, his hand findin

arely a whisper. "I can't just be someone you bring to b

s wrong, and I want to prove to you that I see you fo

same vulnerability she'd glimpsed in London. Reluctantly, she nodded, allowing h

ed as she watches influential collectors and critics admire her curated works. She's spent weeks

ence commanding the room's attention. Layla feels a thrill as she sees him, and Ethan's eyes immediately find

s and making it clear that he's here to support her, not overshadow her. Layla's heart swel

gaze softening. "You were brilliant tonight," he murmurs,

w. His lips claim hers, and she lets herself get lost in him, feeling the weight of th

voice a low murmur in her ear. "Layla

g. "Thank you, Ethan. For everything.

his gaze intense. "I told you, I want

lips met, Layla felt a surge of warmth, a sense of belonging that she hadn't expected

he doesn't answer around her, urgent emails, and a growing sense of unease in his demeanor. One night, after an

rival company trying to dismantle his business empire, threatening to expose personal details about his past if he doesn't comp

, the weight he carries, and the sacrifices he's made to protect his success. But she a

re for him, despite her reservations. Ethan's gratitude is palpable, his af

"There are things I've kept from you, Layla. Not because I wanted

teady. "Whatever it is, I want to un

ity in his eyes. "Thank you," he murmured, pulling h

other's embrace, sharing a silent promi

approached by a representative from his rival company, who warns her about the dangers of being involved with Ethan

e tries to reassure her, but his answers are evasive, and she senses he's still holding back. She re

nto his life, to trust her with everything. Ethan's face is a mixture of conflict and vulnerabilit

their relationship can survive. She's heartbroken, but she ref

on. "Ethan, I can't be with you if you keep shutting me out. I n

"Layla... there are things you don't understand. I

ion for me. I'm not afraid of your world, but I won't be kept on the

knew that he was running out of time and that if