All Chapters of Her Price, His Obsession (A Billionaire dark Romance): Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Bella slept through the morning after they got home.By evening, she was up and getting ready for work. Maria had already sent her a reminder, and Bella knew she had to tell Lucian about working with Caspien…but the thought made her nervous.She walked to his door, knocked lightly, then pushed it open.Lucian looked up.“You don’t have to knock,” he said calmly. “This is your room too.”Bella smiled nervously.“I… um, I have something to tell you.”“Hm?” He stood and walked toward her, his hand settling around her waist. “Go on.”“You won’t get angry, right?” she asked, searching his face.Lucian frowned slightly, his eyes narrowing.“What is it?” he said. “I won’t get angry. You have my word.”She took a breath.“Maria is collaborating with Dante Industries,” she said softly. “And… I was chosen to model with Mr. Dante himself.”She waited, tense, expecting an explosion.Instead, Lucian exhaled slowly and met her gaze.“I trust you,” he said. “Go. I’ll be there to watch you.”Bella st

It was 5 a.m. and Lucian was already up. He stepped out of the shower, wrapped a towel around his waist, and began choosing his clothes…ignoring the outfit Bella had laid out for him the night before.Bella stirred, opened her eyes, and sat up slowly on the bed. She watched him for a moment.“Why do you leave for work so early now?” she asked calmly. “And you don’t like the clothes I pick out anymore.”She slipped out of bed and walked over, pressing herself against his back, arms circling his waist, lips brushing his back.“You weren’t like this a few months ago. What’s wrong?”Lucian turned to face her.“I have work to do , besides clothing taste changes.”Bella slid her arms over his shoulders.“Fine, but… it’s five in the morning. You’re the CEO. It’s your company. You can go later or not at all.” Her voice dropped. “I’m sorry about yesterday. I didn’t like how angry you looked.”She leaned in and kissed his lips softly.“I need you to fill me up at least before you leave. And tel

Bella took a shower and headed to work since Lucian wasn’t home. The house felt dull and empty. She was still sore, but she pushed the discomfort aside and carried on. When she entered Maria’s office, she immediately noticed something was off. Maria sat behind her desk, unusually quiet, staring into space. “Maria,” Bella called. No response. “Maria!” she raised her voice. Maria flinched and looked up. “How long have you been standing there?” “Just a minute,” Bella replied, settling into the chair opposite her. “What’s wrong? This isn’t like you. Is something bothering you?” “No… no, I’m fine,” Maria said quickly. Then she added, “Have you heard the news? Your husband is launching a new project tomorrow night. He’s hosting a party.” Bella stiffened. Confusion washed over her. Lucian always told her about his projects. They usually celebrated together before the public events. “Are you sure?” Bella asked, her voice tight. “He never mentioned anything like that to me

The moment Bella and Lucian stepped into the hall, the room fell into a flabbergasted pause. Stunning felt like an understatement. Bella was radiant, Lucian devastatingly handsome. Words like ethereal, breathtaking, angelic spread through the air. Their matching white outfits were flawless, blinding enough to steal everyone’s breath. Two verified reporters made their way toward them. “Amazing, the stars of the night are finally here,” the male reporter said enthusiastically. “Mrs. Rodriguez, your body, skin, and hair are to die for.” Bella chuckled, running her fingers through her long, thick waves and giving a playful spin. Lucian’s jaw tightened, but he masked it instantly with a smile. “My investment,” he added casually. Bella frowned, then brushed it off, unwilling to dwell on the comment. “Mr. Rodriguez looks incredibly handsome as well,” the female reporter said with a teasing smile. “Honestly, the two of you look dazzling in white. Even snow would envy how bright y

Edwin felt his heart clench. He knew what Clara had endured the first time…the loss, the grief that had nearly broken her. Yet she had still insisted on trying again. She had wanted a child so badly. Maria watched him in stunned silence. This was the same man they had judged, the same man they believed didn’t love Clara enough. But the anguish on his face now was undeniable. His eyes were glassy, a storm gathering behind them. He looked shattered. It was painfully clear, he could not bear to see Clara in pain. Caspien, who had overheard enough to understand the gravity of the situation, stepped forward. “This isn’t the time to stand here,” he said gently. “You should be with her, Mr. Stone.” Edwin nodded once, unable to trust his voice. They left the party immediately. Maria stayed close to Edwin, guilt was all she felt. Bella followed, her thoughts racing. Caspien trailed behind them, his gaze drifting toward Bella more than once. Inside the hall, the soft music cont