Lahat ng Kabanata ng Owned by the Ruthless Billionaire : Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

ZARA (AUTHOR POV) Life inside the mansion was peaceful and happy, but it became even more lively and exciting when a new visitor arrived one bright morning. Zara was sitting by the large window reading a book when she heard the sound of a car parking and loud laughter echoing from the entrance. She stood up curiously to see who it was, and she saw Adrian walking together with a very handsome young man who had a charming smile and confident aura. The man looked exactly like someone who belonged to the powerful Vance family, with sharp features and eyes that were full of intelligence and kindness. Adrian immediately called Zara over and introduced him with so much pride and affection in his voice. “Zara, my love,” Adrian said happily, putting his arm around the man’s shoulder, “I want you to meet Carter, my cousin and my best friend since we were kids. He is like a real brother to me, and he has been away for a long time managing our businesses abroad.” then he turned to Cart

ZARA (AUTHOR POV) The days continued to pass by peacefully, but inside Zara’s heart, there was a constant storm of thoughts and feelings that she could not easily ignore.Ever since she heard the story about Serena from Carter, her mind could not help but wander back to the past again and again. She would look at Adrian sometimes while he was working or sleeping, and she would wonder what kind of love he had for that woman before.Was it as deep as what he felt for her now? Was it as passionate and intense? Or was that love something that was left unfinished and therefore still lingering in his heart waiting to be awakened? These questions haunted her dreams and her waking hours, making her feel insecure even though she had everything a woman could ever wish for.Adrian was not blind, and he noticed the change in Zara’s behavior very quickly. He saw how she would sometimes become quiet and distant, staring into space with a sad expression on her

ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The grand ballroom was filled with the soft melody of classical music mixed with the cheerful chatter of hundreds of guests who were enjoying the night.Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, casting a warm and magical glow over everyone present, making the whole scene look like something out of a fairy tale.. Zara stood gracefully beside Adrian, wearing her stunning red gown that flowed around her like liquid fire, and she truly looked like the queen of the night. She held her head high and smiled warmly at everyone who approached them, showing confidence and elegance that impressed even the most judgmental people in the room. She was determined to be strong, to be happy, and to show the world that she belonged right there next to Adrian Vance, no matter who tried to come between them.Adrian was the perfect gentleman and leader all night, but his actions towards Zara were filled with a possessive l

ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The tension between the three of them was so thick it could be cut with a knife, and the air in the room felt heavy and suffocating. Zara stood there looking at Adrian, waiting for him to take her side, waiting for him to tell Serena that she was his wife and she deserved respect. But what happened next shattered her world into tiny pieces that she could never put back together again.Serena looked at Adrian with eyes that were suddenly filled with tears, her lower lip trembling as if she was about to cry. “Adrian,” she said in a soft and hurt voice, clutching her dress nervously, “I didn’t mean to cause any trouble or make anyone uncomfortable. I just wanted to come back and see you because I missed you so much. But I can feel that Zara doesn’t like me, and she looks at me with so much anger and hatred. It hurts me so much, Adrian. I never wanted to be a problem for you two. Maybe I should just leave and never come back if my

ZARA (AUTHOR POV) The walk back inside the mansion felt like an eternity of torture for Zara. Adrian was dragging her by the arm, his grip so tight it was leaving bruises, and his face was twisted in anger that she had never seen before.He was not looking at her, he was not talking to her, but she could feel the waves of rage coming from him. Every step she took felt heavy, and her heart was beating so fast it felt like it would jump out of her chest. She was crying silently, tears falling down her face like rain, but Adrian did not care. He was too consumed by his anger and his jealousy to see that he was hurting the person he claimed to love.When they entered the ballroom again, all eyes turned to them. People stopped talking and watched the scene unfold. Everyone saw how angry Adrian was, and everyone saw how Zara was being pulled like a naughty child. And standing near the dance floor, looking elegant and worried, was Serena. She was watching them with eyes that pretended to