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Waking up on the Billionaire's Bed

Chapter 5 The First Fracture in the Façade

Word Count: 1486    |    Released on: 06/01/2025

of the previous day's drama. She groaned, burying her face in t

fa as she walked over and sat down next to him a

ed and scrolling through his phone. "Do

I could say the

More public displays of affection? Or are we fi

ow. "You're forgettin

thing of importance they had discus

ing his phone aside. "They're exp

to pick a cup of coffee freezing in place

dy called twice this morning to confirm our arrival. She says she's planning some kind of welcome

illionaires who'll be judging m

d said, his tone li

? For what? Do I need a billionaire-to-En

e an appearance outside. The press is still buzzing about us a

plaining as she replied to an email from her professor. She had not completely the assignment her professor gave her and it was starting to give her a headache. With the rollercoa

ith sunbathers and vacationers enjoying the warm weather. Jared and Venus wal

omething that made her extremely uncomfortable. She could on

ntion where she has no privacy at all. It was really tiring.

the view," Jared mur

king headline," Ve

wickedly, "You

m , Jared's arm was still draped casually over Venus's shoulders. She tried her

ormal?" Venus asked suddenl

"Sometimes. But normal isn't all it's cracked up to be. Besides

"That sounds ve

u get used to it. A

ping back in to her

verse decided to throw another curveball at her. Out of

e?" Venus muttered

pression hardening. "Your charm

ey're like bugs, no matter

obvious on their faces. Sarah's eyes flicked nervously to Jared befor

voice overly sweet. "Fanc

ed. "What a

around Venus as he fixed Sarah with a cool gaze. "And you are?" It was funny that he

she could only swallow the humiliation and answer. She could have just ignored him if he was anyone els

to meet you." That's what he said, but his fac

nterest, causing her to shift awkwardly. Joel, on the other

g forced, "I've been meaning to ask-how d

Isn't that what people do these days?" That was totally unrelated to the question Joel

ed. "I did

Jared said, cutting him off. "But I will tell you anyway, Venus and I met

to glance at Venus, his ex

subtle warmth in his gaze, st

ng the two people staring at each other to come back to their senses.

s eyes. "Venus is exceptional

almost twisted due to rage, and Joe

s funny how they got snubbed every time but still had to show up and make their presence known.

voice tight, "it's good

th. You'll need it. After all, if someone can cheat once he can do it again. And if a

e were just in love and couldn't help ourselves. It doesn't mean that

ve'." Jared shot back before Venus could reply. " And as for you, no matter how noble you try to make it sound, you are still a mistress who

the worst part was that they couldn't say anything to

a hasty retreat, Jare

that?"

ince she saw Joel cheating with Sara

Because you deserve a little fun and

ared was arrogant, he had a way of making her feel like she was

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