The Billionaire’s Sudden Bride
Chapter 39: How Did I Ever Love Him?
Summer’s POV
“Nice cat.” Alexander’s eyes fixed on the Porsche, something ngly kering across his fr
I kept walking, refusing to en
engage. But his next words stopped me cod.
features, “Who bought it for you?
This quickly, Summer? I didn’t think you’d find another Stark so
The insinuation in his tone made my blood boil. “Mave, Alexander, some of us actually have work to do.”
He stepped closer, eyes fixed on the Porsche’s keys in my hand. “Custom edition. Must have cost a fortune. His laugh held no humor. Though I guess that doesn’t matter when you’re sleeping with-
“Don L.” The word came out sharp as a blade. “You lost any right to comment on my life when you chose Victoria.”
His hand shot out, grabbing my wrist with bruising force. “Lost the night? After three years together, you think you can just
“Let Go,” Each word carried ice as I tried to pull away. “We’re in the company parking lot. Is this really how you want
yours
people to see
“Let them see. His grip tightened painfully. “Everyone already knows our history. That day at your apartment, how could you the police? You wouldn’t even listen—”
لادة
“Because there’s nothing left to say!” I finally managed to wrench free, my heart pounding against my ribs. “You’re engaged to my sister, End of story.”
He followed as I strode toward the elevator, his longer legs easily keeping pace. “It’s not that simple and you know it. Victoria, the engagement – it’s just business. Her shares in Capital Corp-”
“Stop following me.” My voice carried more steel than I felt as I jabbed the elevator button repeatedly. Come on, come on.
The moment the doors opened, I darted inside, praying they’d close before he could follow. No such luck. Alexander slipped in just before they shut, effectively trapping me in the small space,
“Summer.” His voice softened to that particular tone that used to make my heart flutter. “Just listen to me. Please.”
thing to discuss.”
I pressed myself against the far wall, maintaining as much distance is possible. There’s nothing to
“Victoria means nothing. He moved closer, crowding me into the comer. “The engagement, her fifteen percent of Capital Corp – it’s
just strategy. Once I secure my position in the company…”
words burst out before I could stop them. “Do you even hear yourself? You want both sisters? Is that it?”
sgusting.” The w
His eyes darkened dangerously, “You know you’re the only one I really want. Victoria’s shares are just a stepping stone. Once everything’s settled-
The elevator dinged open onto the executive floor, and I practically bolted out. But Alexander caught up in the empty hallway. spinning me around to face him.
Sumner, wait-
Don’t touch me!” B
But his arms came around me from behind, pulling me against his chest in a twisted parody of intimacy.
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“Just wait for me,” he breathed against my ear, the familiar scent of cologne making my stomach turn. Once I have control Capital Corp, wP LAN-
The crack of my palm against his cheek echoed in the quiet hallway We both froze, shunned by the sudden violence of it. My hand stung from the impact, but the shocked look on his face was worth dry second of pain.
“Today never happened. My voice came out steady despite my rating heart. “Try this again, and I wont be so nice. We’re done, Alexander, Forever,”
I didn’t wait for his response, just turned and walked away on legs that threatened to give aftermath of adrenaline as 1 practically ran to the executive washuruchu..
not. My whole body trembled with the
The elegant space was mercifully empty as I leaned over the marble sink, trying to scrub away the feeling of Alexanders touch. The water was probably too hot, but 1 welcomed the sting. Anything to erase the memory of his hands on me.
How did I ever love him? The thought came unbidden as I stared at my reflection. The woman in the mirror looked different somehow stronger maybe, or just more aware. I’d told myself over and over that Alexander meant nothing to me now, but the memories still had the power to hurt. He’d been my dream once, back when we weren’t even together. He was a few years older than me, and I’d always see him after classes.
Back then, I didn’t even understand what it meant to like someone. Just seeing him was enough to make me happy. Then one day he happened to help me out of a tight spot, and we became friends. Everything was beautiful then, before Victoria inserted herself
between us.
Even when my family pushed me away, he gave me warmth. Alexandur was the first person who ever celebrated my birthday with
- me.
My eyes stung as memories flashed through my mind like shooting stars. I remembered everything from back then, but the man in those memories was long gone. Time, it seemed, had been the greatest destroyer of what we’d had.
The sound of voices in the hallway pulled me from a
“Dis your
my spiral of memories.
you see e Taylor’s new car?” The words carried clearly through the door. “That Porsche must ha
have
cost a fortune.”
“In Manhattan, a Porsche isn’t that special. A second voice chimed in, dripping with false moderation.
“This isn’t just any Porsche – it’s a custom edition. Word is it belongs to someone
from Stark Group.”
“Really? You think Summer Taylor found another Stark that quickly?”
“Careful, a third voice warned. The walls have ears at Fortune Corp
Their footsteps faded away, but their words lingered like poison in the air. Let them talk, I thought, straightening my spine as I checked my makeup one last time. They don’t know anything
The walk to my office felt longer than usual, every pair of eyes following my progress down the hallway. The whispers weren’t even trying to be subtle anymore.
“Good morning, Director Taylor! The chorus of greetings carried varying degrees of sincerity as I passed the analyst pool.
I managed a professional smile, keeping my head high. “Good morning, everyone.”
My office felt like a sanctuary as I closed the door behind me, finally allowing my shoulders to drop. The view of Manhattan stretched out beyond my windows, reminding me of mornings in Brandon’s kitchen. Brandon. Just thinking his name brought a complicated mix of emotions
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“Amy?” I pressed the intercourbutton, needing to focus on work before I got lost in thoughts of my new… husband God, dust word still feels surreal “Could you come in for a minute?”
Amy appeared with her usual efficiency, tablet ready. “Yes, Miss Taylor?
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