The billionaire secret

Chapter 3

Amelia stood in silence, her mind racing. She wanted to believe him, wanted to believe that he could explain everything. But the betrayal she felt was overwhelming.

“Why should I trust you?” she asked finally, her voice barely a whisper.

“Because I love you,” Alexander said simply. “And because I know that you love me too. I’ll do anything to prove that you can trust me.”

Amelia looked into his eyes, searching for any sign of deceit. What she saw was sincerity, and maybe even a hint of fear. She took a deep breath, her heart pounding.

“Alright,” she said slowly. “I’ll listen. But this is your one chance, Alexander. If I find out you’ve lied to me about anything else, I’m gone.”

Alexander nodded, relief flooding his features. “I promise you, Amelia. I’ll do this right.”

Over the next few weeks, Alexander opened up to Amelia about his past. He told her about the cutthroat world of business, the enemies he had made, and the steps he had taken to protect himself. He showed her that the file on her was just one of many compiled by a security firm he had hired.

At first, Amelia had been furious. But as Alexander explained the threats he faced, she began to understand. He hadn’t been spying on her out of malice; he had been trying to protect himself and, in a way, her as well.

Their relationship grew stronger as they worked through the challenges together. Amelia found herself falling deeper in love with Alexander, seeing the vulnerable to

Amelia and Alexander’s relationship flourished. They became the power couple everyone in the office whispered about but never dared to confront them directly. Alexander’s charming demeanor and Amelia’s sharp intellect made them unstoppable. Together, they turned Carlisle Industries into one of the most influential companies in the country.

However, not everything from Alexander's past was buried.

One afternoon, while Amelia was organizing her upcoming marketing campaign, her phone buzzed. It was a message from an unknown number. She opened it cautiously, and her heart sank. There, on the screen, was a photograph of Alexander sitting across from a woman in a dimly lit restaurant. Her arm was resting intimately on his, and they seemed deep in conversation. Amelia recognized the woman immediately: Celeste Beaumont, a high-profile socialite and Alexander’s ex-fiance.

Amelia’s thoughts raced. Alexander had told her about Celeste when they first started dating. He had ended things with Celeste because he felt their relationship was more of a business merger than a genuine connection. Yet, here they were, clearly more than just acquaintances.

Amelia’s fingers trembled as she dialed Alexander’s number. He answered on the first ring.

“Hey, love. I was just thinking about you,” lhe said warmly.

“Alexander,” Amelia began, her voice steady, “why are you meeting Celeste?”

There was a brief pause at the other end. Amelia, it’s not what you think. Celeste reached out to me. She’s in some trouble and wanted my help.”

“What kind of trouble?” Amelia pressed.

Alexander sighed. “She’s facing a serious legal issue, and she believes I’m the only one who can help her. I agreed to meet with her to hear her out. That’s all.”

Amelia wanted to believe him, but the uncertainty gnawed at her. “Alexander, I need to know that you’re not keeping things from me. I don’t want to find out from a random text message that you’re having secret meetings.”

“I’m sorry, Amelia,” Alexander said sincerely. “I should have told you. I didn’t want to worry you, especially because I’m not sure how much I can even help her. But I promise you, it’s purely business. You’re the only one I love.”

Amelia sighed, the tension in her chest loosening slightly.

. “Alright. But please, no more secrets.”