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A bitter truth

Author: K.B
last update publish date: 2026-03-31 17:52:51

ELENA’s POV

The drive back from Vane Industries was silent. I sat in the passenger seat, my eyes fixed on the passing trees, but all I could see was Mark’s face on that giant screen.

I could still hear the tremor in his voice as he begged Julian for another chance. He had looked so small. So replaceable.

I had spent ten years thinking Mark was a leader, he said so himself. I thought he was the one in control. Seeing Julian break him with just a few words had shattered something inside me. It
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  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    Trick the trick

    Before Elena could answer Julian, the heavy double doors of the executive suite suddenly burst open with a loud slam.Elena jumped slightly in her seat, her hand flying to her chest. Julian instantly stepped in front of her, his body shielding her from the doorway. His jaw tightened as he looked toward the entrance.It was Marcus. Right now, his tie was slightly crooked, and he was breathing heavily as if he had just run a long distance."Mr. Vane, Ms. Elena," Marcus said, his voice urgent. "You need to come downstairs immediately. Vivienne Carnegie is on the ground floor. She is causing a massive scene in the main lobby."Elena stood up from the mahogany desk, her fingers leaving the worn leather of her father's journal. "Vivienne? What is she doing here? The guards shouldn't have even let her past the outer gates.""She bypassed the gates by driving her sports car right behind a delivery truck," Marcus explained, wiping a bead of sweat from his forehead. "She is furious. She has bee

  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    written journals

    ELENA’s POV Back in the executive suite, the safe specialist, a quiet, elderly man was packing his tools back into a small canvas bag. He had spent the last twenty minutes using a specialized stethoscope against the steel door, listening to the clicks of the internal wheels.With a loud, heavy clunk, the handle of the old safe finally turned."There you go, Mr. Vane," He said, wiping his brow with a handkerchief. "Old mechanical beauty. Haven't seen one of these since the nineties. It’s completely unlocked.""Thank you. Marcus will handle your payment downstairs," Julian said, nodding toward the door.As soon as the specialist left the room, Julian walked over to the open safe. I stepped up right beside him, my breath catching in my throat. The inside of the safe was small, lined with faded green velvet. I didn’t know what I was expecting but there were no stacks of cash or glittering diamonds inside. Instead, there were three thick, leather-bound books, their covers dusty and worn

  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    what was left behind

    ELENA’s POV The air inside the top-floor executive suite felt heavy and still, like a room that had been locked away for a century.I stood just inside the doorway, my hands resting flat against the cool, dark wood of the double doors."Are you alright?" Julian’s voice was a low, steady rumble behind me.I turned my head slightly, looking at him. He had taken off his dark suit jacket, draping it neatly over the back of one of the leather visitor chairs. His white dress shirt was crisp, the top button undone, giving him a look that was relaxed but entirely in control. His dark eyes were fixed on me, filled with a quiet warmth that always managed to steady my racing heart."It just feels strange," I whispered, walking slowly toward the center of the massive room. My heels clicked softly against the polished marble border before being muffled by the thick, plush rug. "I spent so many years thinking I didn't belong in a place like this. Now, I’m sitting in the chair.""You belong here mo

  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    Harbor

    ELENA’s POV The black SUV pulled up to the main gates of the harbor. This was the heart of the shipping company that my mother, Clara, had helped build.Through the tinted glass of the car window, I could see rows and rows of massive metal shipping containers stacked high like giant building blocks. In the distance, three enormous cargo ships were tied to the stone docks. Their great iron hulls were stained with salt and rust from the deep ocean.My heart was beating fast against my ribs. Yesterday, Susan Carnegie had been arrested for stealing millions of dollars from this very company. The news had spread like wildfire. I knew the people who worked here, the crane operators, the truck drivers, and the ship captains must be terrified about losing their jobs.Julian sat next to me on the leather seat. He reached over and placed his hand over mine. His palm was warm and steady, instantly calming the shaking in my fingers. "You look beautiful, Elena," Julian said softly. He was wearin

  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    little boss starts school?

    ELENA’s POV The golden morning light was just starting to peek through the heavy, dark glass of the windows when I woke up. I was lying in the middle of the massive bed, completely warm and content. To my left, little Leo was still fast asleep, his small mouth slightly open as he clutched his teddy bear. To my right, Julian’s side of the bed was empty, but the sheets were still warm.I stretched my arms and quietly sat up, careful not to wake my son. I wrapped myself in a soft white robe and walked out into the main living room.Julian was standing by the kitchen island, holding a white ceramic mug of black coffee. He had already showered, and his dark hair was slightly damp. He was wearing a crisp white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, looking incredibly handsome and calm. When he heard my footsteps, he looked up, and that familiar, warm smile instantly spread across his face."Good morning, Elena," he said, his deep voice smooth and quiet in the early air. He set h

  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    not like her

    Later that night, around 2:00 AM, the apartment was completely silent.Julian quietly slid out of the bed, careful not to wake Elena. He pulled on a dark silk robe and walked out into the dark living room. He walked down the side hallway and entered the small private study, where a single computer monitor was glowing with a soft blue light.Marcus was sitting at the desk, his fingers typing quietly on the keyboard. He had a headset over one ear. When Julian walked in, Marcus immediately stood up."Mr. Vane," Marcus whispered. "I didn't expect you to be awake.""I needed to check the files," Julian said, his voice dropping into a cold, business tone. The gentle warmth he showed to Elena was completely gone. "Abernathy said Susan cleared a final transaction before her arrest. I want to know what the Carnegie family is planning. Give me more information on Sebastian. Susan is locked away, but Sebastian is still free in the city. What do we have on him?"Marcus sat back down and clicked a

  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    Burn it all

    #JAIL# The light in the prison room was very white and cold. Mark sat at the small table. He looked at the thick stack of papers in front of him. Julian stood by the door with his arms crossed. He looked like he was bored, but his eyes were watching every move Mark made."Is this everything?" Mar

  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    price of freedom

    Lady Catherine Vane sat in her private office, her eyes fixed on the man standing across from her. "Explain yourself, Henderson," she said. Mr. Henderson, the Vane family lawyer, shifted his weight. "Julian has been absent from the last three board meetings. He is delegating everything to Marcus.

  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    Morning news

    ELENA’s POV The sun was shining through the windows of the big bedroom. I was sitting up in bed, drinking the tea Julian had made for me. I felt much better than I did during the night. The pain in my stomach was gone, but my heart still felt heavy. I kept thinking about Mark. I wondered where he

  • PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE    Never let her go

    ELENA’s POV The tablet felt heavy in my hands, like a piece of lead. The screen was bright, showing a grainy but clear video feed from the security cameras at the house I used to call home. I stared at the screen, my breath catching in my throat.There was Mark. He wasn't crying. He wasn't callin

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