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THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 12
“Find out everything about him.”Marcellus ordered, his expression sharp.“His background, past relationships, any weakness we can use.”The subordinate hesitated.“Sir, if he really is—”“Do it.”Marcellus interrupted, his voice calm but firm.“And report back to me immediately.”After dismissing the hesitant subordinate, Marcellus turned to Vedro, his trusted bodyguard, who stood by the door with his arms crossed.“Yes, Sir!”“Handle him when Valeria is not around.”A slow smirk played on his lips.“Make sure it looks... natural.”Vedro nodded, cracking his knuckles with deliberate ease before heading to the courtyard, where Javier would soon arrive.His grin stretched wider as he thought of the entertainment ahead.Valeria took Javier to the backyard and asked him to wait while Valeria called her parents.“Wait for me. I need to call my parents.”“Take your time.”Javier inclined his head slightly, his calm demeanor unwavering, hands casually resting in his pockets.“I'll be right h
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 12
“No, Javier.”Valeria grabbed Javier's hand and stopped him from leaving."Please wait a moment. This is just a misunderstanding," Valeria said.Javier’s dark eyes flickered with disinterest as he glanced at Valeria’s desperate grip on his sleeve."A misunderstanding? Interesting. I wasn’t aware that barring a man from stepping inside a house like an unwanted salesman required clarification."Heather, Valeria’s father, scoffed, his arms folded with the confidence of a king dismissing a mere peasant."We don’t need an explanation. We don’t welcome nameless men here."Valeria's fingers twitched, her grip tightening.But Javier merely tilted his head with a calm smile.The kind that made even seasoned businessmen uneasy."Nameless? That's quite the assumption. Are we handing out last names based on wealth now, or are we still pretending that decorum matters in this household?"Lily, Valeria’s mother, shifted uncomfortably, attempting a polite smile."Honey, perhaps we should—"Heather ra
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 13
To gain support, Valeria took Javier Everhart to the home of her uncle, Hudson Cortes."I hope you know what you're getting into," Javier said.He glanced at Valeria with a raised eyebrow as they drove through the city."Your family sounds like they’d eat me alive.""Not you." Valeria smiled.She adjusted her sunglasses."Just me. They don’t like my position in the company. They think I don’t deserve it."Javier exhaled slowly, studying her expression."So, you're walking into the lion’s den, and I’m supposed to be your shield?"Valeria nodded."Exactly. If they see that I have a strong man by my side, they'll hesitate to challenge me."Javier shook his head in amusement."You do realize I’m a bankrupt veterinarian, right? I’m not exactly an intimidating force."Valeria rolled her eyes."Details, details. They don’t need to know that. Just look calm, composed, and unbothered. You’re very good at that."Javier smirked."So you’re asking me to be a very expensive, well-dressed houseplan
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 14
The conflict between Valeria and Hudson, Valeria's uncle, was heating up.Hudson openly forced Valeria to relinquish the position of family president, arguing that Valeria's grandfather didn't have much time left and that only Hudson was fit to lead the great Solano family."You're clinging to a fantasy, Valeria. A woman leading the Solano family? Don't be ridiculous," Hudson sneered.His arms crossed over his chest, his smirk as sharp as a knife."Your grandfather is old, and when he's gone, this family needs real leadership—someone competent, someone like me.""Grandfather promised me the position, and he trusts me to lead!"Valeria snapped, her eyes burning with defiance."He's still healthy and would never hand over power to someone who only knows how to plot behind his back.""Oh, please," Hudson scoffedHe shook his head as if she were a child who had spoken out of turn."Women should stick to what they do best—shopping and looking pretty. Business isn't for you, dear niece. It’
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 15
"Do you need my help now, Valeria?"Javier asked, his voice as calm as ever. The faintest glint of amusement flickered in his dark eyes as he watched Valeria fume in frustration.Valeria clenched her jaw, crossing her arms as she glared at the mansion’s massive iron gates."I don't need your help, Javier. Don't make trouble."The words were clipped, filled with irritation, but the way she bit her lower lip betrayed her uncertainty.Valeria, as the president of the family group, wanted to get the support of Rowen's family, but couldn't even get in, realising that her idea was naive. The guards had just refused her entry, stating that the patriarch of the Rowen family, Dalton Rowen, was only seeing Hudson today.It was an obvious power play, one designed to humiliate her.But Valeria was not one to back down—unfortunately, brute force was not an option, and she knew it.Javier sighed, rubbing his temple as if dealing with a stubborn child."I might be able to help," he said simply, his
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 16
Everyone who was there fell silent. Especially Shane."Father, you must be mistaken!"Shane scoffed, crossing his arms as he glanced at Javier with a look of utter disdain."This man? Lord Everhart’s son? You need to get your eyesight checked."Dalton Rowen, a man of sharp instincts and an even sharper gaze, studied Javier with an intensity that made Shane shift uncomfortably."No," Dalton murmured.He stepped forward, his brows furrowing.The more Dalton looked at Javier, the more he saw King Everhart.They bore such an obvious resemblance that with just one look, he knew instantly that Javier was his son.And she never expected to see such an important person in her mansion."The resemblance is undeniable. He is Lord Everhart’s son.""I see you have a good memory, Mr. Rowen," Javier responded coolly, his face unreadable. "Unlike your son, who, just moments ago, was eager to throw me out."Shane’s face twisted in disbelief."You—!"He pointed a trembling finger at Javier, his express
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 17
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the grand entrance of the Rodrigo residence.The air was thick with tension as two figures stood at the gate, their intentions as clear as their animosity towards each other.Valeria, with her sharp eyes and stern expression, stood resolutely, her mind racing with the weight of the day's importance.She didn’t want Javier to come here, because she couldn’t stand to lose the support of the Rodrigo family.Beside her, Hudson lounged nonchalantly, a smirk playing on his lips as he casually leaned against the ornate iron gate.But now, as the shadows lengthened and the evening grew darker, her confidence began to waver. She couldn't afford to fail. If she didn't meet Rodrigo today, everything she had worked for could crumble.Her birthday banquet, meant to be a celebration of her achievements, would become a laughingstock.And with it, the family business, which had been in her family for generations, might spiral into decline."
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 18
She was about to step forward when the car pulled up and stopped right in front of them. Shane Rowen went out from the car.Valeria was shocked in disbelief as she stared at Shane Rowen.It was really Shane Rowen. Could it be that what Javier had said was true?Did Shane Rowen drive Javier here?As she stood there in shock, Shane Rowen walked to the back door of the car, opened it, and blocked the top of the door with one hand.With a respectful gesture, he said, "Please, Miss Valeria, get in the car." Valeria felt as if she were dreaming. Shane Rowen's behavior was that of a chauffeur.Now he was acting as a driver for Javier. Her mind went completely blank, and she was utterly stunned.Javier smiled and said, "Shane, I'm not leaving. My girlfriend heard that you were driving for me and came over to say hello.""Oh," Shane Rowen quickly stepped forward to shake hands with Valeria, completely different from being a jerk hours ago."Miss, what happened at my house today was all a misu
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CHAPTER 52
The room was suffocatingly tense. The echoes of Valeria’s accusations still lingered in the air, and Adriana’s crocodile tears had long dried, replaced with nervous glances toward the door. But Javier Everhart, ever calm, merely adjusted his cufflinks, his sharp gaze unreadable.Outside, the hallway was filled with murmurs. The hotel’s prestigious guests, some eager onlookers, others opportunists looking for gossip, whispered about what they had just witnessed—Valeria Solano, the Solano heiress, storming into a hotel room with fire in her eyes, confronting the man she was supposed to marry.Whispers turned into hushed snickers.“The Everhart heir caught in a scandal.” “Guess the golden prince isn’t so golden after all.” “His engagement with Valeria is as good as broken.”Javier heard them. He simply didn’t react.That was, until Marcellus appeared, flanked by a few of his father’s associates, wearing his usual smirk that dripped of mockery.“Well, well, well,” Marcellus drawled, his
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Javier's smirk didn't waver as he leaned against the doorframe, his sharp gaze locked onto the two men standing just outside the room. Marcellus and Hudson, the masterminds behind this pathetic setup, had the audacity to show up now? How convenient.Valeria's breath hitched, her hands clenching into fists. "What is he doing here?" she snapped, her voice laced with fury as she glared at Marcellus.Marcellus, ever the performer, let out a mock sigh and shook his head. "Valeria, I came because I was worried about you. I knew something was off about Javier. I warned you, didn’t I? And now..." His eyes flicked toward Adriana, who was still trembling. "Now you see the truth."Javier let out a quiet chuckle, slow and menacing. "The truth?" He tilted his head slightly. "Tell me, Marcellus, which part of this mess did you rehearse the most? The fake concern, or the dramatic entrance?"Hudson, standing beside his son, scoffed. "Still arrogant, I see. That attitude of yours is exactly why you're
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Valeria.Javier exhaled slowly, closing his eyes for a brief second.Adriana’s face drained of color. “N-no… she can’t—”Valeria’s voice came again, sharper, more furious.“If you don’t open this door in three seconds, I swear I’ll—”Javier rubbed his temple.Wonderful.His headache had just gotten worse.Javier sighed, rolling his shoulders as he glanced toward the door. The pounding continued, followed by Valeria’s unmistakable, furious voice.“JAVIER, OPEN THIS DOOR OR I’LL KICK IT DOWN!”Adriana panicked, grabbing onto Javier’s arm. “She can’t see me like this! If she does, she’ll—”Javier arched a brow, his expression completely unbothered. “She’ll what? Expose the truth?”Adriana’s lips parted, but no words came out.Javier exhaled, removing her grip from his arm with ease. His fingers grazed his temple, still feeling the remnants of dizziness. He had no idea how long he had been unconscious, but one thing was certain—this entire situation was orchestrated, and whoever was behin
CHAPTER 49
A sharp pain pulsed through Javier’s skull as he stirred, his vision still hazy. The world felt off-kilter, like he was floating in a fog. His fingers pressed against the cool sheets beneath him. A bed. A hotel room.Something was wrong.The last thing he remembered was dinner with Adriana. The expensive wine. A polite sip. Then—nothing.Javier exhaled slowly, pushing himself upright. His head throbbed, but clarity fought its way through the dizziness.Then he saw her.Adriana sat on the edge of the bed, her dress disheveled, her hair in disarray. Her lower lip trembled, and her arms were wrapped around herself as if shielding herself from an invisible force.Her eyes flicked up to meet his, glistening with unshed tears.“Javier…” she whispered, voice broken. “You’re awake.”Javier’s stomach twisted with unease. “What… happened?” His voice came out hoarse.Adriana flinched, looking away as if ashamed.“You don’t remember?” Her voice was barely above a whisper.Javier’s jaw clenched. “
CHAPTER 48
Valeria sat at her desk, flipping through reports, when her phone vibrated. A message. No name. Just an anonymous number.Her brows furrowed as she tapped on the notification. Several images loaded—grainy, taken from a distance, but clear enough to show Javier. His tall frame, the familiar cut of his suit. And beside him, a woman. The angles were frustratingly obscured, the shots all taken from behind. But one thing was obvious—Javier was not alone.Valeria’s grip on the phone tightened. Her pulse spiked with irritation and something dangerously close to panic.Her fingers moved swiftly, dialing the number, straight to voicemail.“Of course,” she muttered, jaw clenching.She inhaled sharply, steadied herself, and called Javier. Once. Twice. Three times.No answer.Her nails tapped impatiently against her desk as she dialed again.This time, someone picked up.But it wasn’t Javier.“Mr. Everhart is busy,” a woman’s voice, smooth and unfamiliar, answered.Valeria froze.Who—“Who is thi
CHAPTER 47
That morning, Javier met Adriana at La Belle Lumière, the restaurant where they had first crossed paths. He had chosen this place deliberately—public, neutral, and a reminder that their acquaintance was brief and situational. He had no intention of leading Adriana on, but he also didn’t want unnecessary drama, especially after Valeria’s jealous outburst over the text last night.As he stepped into the restaurant, Adriana was already seated at a table by the window, elegantly dressed in a navy-blue dress. She brightened when she saw him, offering a warm smile.“Javier, you came,” she said, relief evident in her voice.Javier inclined his head as he took a seat across from her. “Of course. I thought it would be best to clear any misunderstandings.”Adriana tilted her head, brows knitting slightly. “Misunderstandings?”Javier folded his hands neatly on the table, his expression as composed as ever. “You didn’t know, but I have a fiancée.”Adriana blinked, clearly taken aback. “Oh,” she b
CHAPTER 46
Javier exhales slowly, rubbing his temple. “Valeria—”Her gaze burns into him, a mixture of fury, disbelief, and something sharper—betrayal. The phone in her grip buzzes again, but she doesn’t need to look. She’s already seen the name. Adriana.Javier watches as she inhales sharply through her nose, nostrils flaring like a dragon preparing to breathe fire. Then, without breaking eye contact, she holds up his phone between them. “Care to explain,” she says, voice deceptively calm, “why the damsel in distress you oh-so-chivalrously saved is sending you dinner invitations?”Javier studies her, unfazed by the storm brewing behind her eyes. “She’s just being polite,” he replies evenly.Valeria lets out a sharp laugh, completely devoid of humor. “Polite? Polite?! Javier, this woman doused you in her perfume, and now she’s texting you her address?” She waves the phone like it’s incriminating evidence in a trial. “What’s next? A handwritten invitation on scented paper?”Javier watches her wit
CHAPTER 45
Valeria narrows her eyes. “Give me one good reason I should believe anything you say.”Javier exhales slowly, setting the takeout bag on the kitchen counter with precise movements.His calm, composed expression doesn’t falter, but there’s a flicker of something—amusement, perhaps?—in his gaze as he watches Valeria’s arms folded across her chest, her fingers gripping the fabric of her blouse tightly.“Valeria,” he starts, voice smooth and measured, “are we really going to do this?”“Oh, we are absolutely doing this,” Valeria snaps, her sharp gaze burning through him. “Because, Javier, I’d love to know how exactly helping a woman in distress translates to—” She gestures at him with an exaggerated wave of her hand, “—getting doused in her perfume?”Javier looks down at himself, then back at her, lifting a brow.“I wasn’t aware that being a Good Samaritan came with a dress code. Should I have asked her to stay three feet away while running from a potential stalker?”Valeria scoffs. “Oh,
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Javier gives a slight nod. "Are you okay if I leave now?"Adriana hesitates before nodding. "Yes, I think so."They exit the restaurant together, Javier holding the takeout bag in one hand and his coffee in the other. The cool air outside greets them, but something else makes them freeze in place.Adriana’s body stiffens. Her grip tightens on the strap of her purse, and her gaze darts toward a man standing a few meters away. He looks furious.Javier sighs. This again. He studies the man’s face—sharp features, narrowed eyes, and a tense jaw line. The way the man’s stare locks onto Adriana makes one thing clear: he isn’t just some random passerby. Either he believes Javier and Adriana are truly together, or he knows they’re pretending.Adriana inches closer to Javier. "What should we do? He’s still there."Javier raises an eyebrow, sipping his coffee like this is just another Tuesday. "Are you sure you don’t know him? Ex-boyfriend? Secret admirer? Loan shark?"Adriana shakes her head so
