The Billionaire's Retribution

Chapter 141

The following days were a blur of tension and unease. Marcus immersed himself in work, but every time he glanced at the headlines or checked his social media, his stomach twisted with frustration. Mara’s smiling face next to his, basking in the glory of the charity event, taunted him. She was the perfect partner, a sparkling jewel in the spotlight, while he felt like a tarnished coin.

One evening, after a particularly grueling day, Marcus decided he needed a break. He poured himself a glass of whiskey and sank into the plush couch in his living room, staring blankly at the wall. The flickering light from the fireplace cast dancing shadows, but his thoughts were far from calm.

Just then, the doorbell rang, pulling him from his spiral of despair. He reluctantly rose to answer it, unsure of who could be visiting him at this hour. Opening the door, he found Mara standing there, her hair tousled and her eyes sparkling with excitement.

“Marcus! I was just in the neighborhood and thought I’d