Rebirth Of The Heiress And The Tycoon's Lover (Alina) novel Chapter 105

Chapter 105

ALINA’S POV

I spent the next few weeks ignoring everyone and burying myself in work.

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I hadn’t really spoken to Talia either since the last time, nor had I told her about the conversation I overheard between Lucian and Ace.

I usually locked myself away in the home studio sketching for hours, only sneaking into the bedroom when I was absolutely certain Lucian was fast asleep.

Call me a coward, I didn’t care. I couldn’t face him. Every time I saw his face, every time his scent lingered too close, I was reminded of his betrayal… and it stung afresh each time.

This morning was no different. I had just woken up, and, as always, Lucian wasn’t in the room,thankfully. He had probably already left for work, like he always did.

I stepped into the bathroom, my movements sluggish. The cold water from the shower did little to wash away the exhaustion that clung to my bones.

After drying off, I walked into the closet and reached for my outfit. I was distracted, responding to a text Louis had sent me,he wanted an update on fabric selection for the new client.

I didn’t notice the figure standing in front of me until I collided, smack, into a hard chest.

Startled, I gasped, and before I could stumble back, Lucian’s hands shot out, gripping my arms gently but firmly to steady me.

His familiar scent made my skin prickle.

“What are you doing here?” I blurted out, my voice sharp with surprise.

He arched a brow. “I live here.”

“I mean… I thought you already left for work.” I muttered, walking around him quickly and laying my outfit on the bed before moving over to the vanity table to start my skincare routine.

“I was in my study.” He replied, his tone unreadable.

“Oh.” I said, not daring to meet his eyes in the mirror.

“You’ve been avoiding me.” He stated in a matter of fact tone.

“I haven’t. I’ve just been busy.” I kept my gaze low, pretending to focus on patting serum into

my

skin.

“Oh?” He scoffed. “So you haven’t been intentionally spending most nights behind your studio doors and only sneaking in when you think I’m asleep?”

So he’d noticed. He hadn’t been asleep at all. I swallowed the tightness in my throat.

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“I don’t know what you’re accusing me of, but I’ve honestly just been busy.” I stuck to my excuse.

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“I’ve been putting up with your attitude ever since you stayed over at your friend’s,” he said, voice heavy with restrained frustration. “I figured you needed space and would talk to me when you were ready. But clearly, I overestimated you. Because from my stand point you’ve made it very clear you have no intention of talking to me at all.”

“There’s nothing wrong, Lucian. I just have a lot on my plate right now.” I replied, continuing to tap cream onto my face, my tone passive, rehearsed.

“Bullshit!” He snapped, his voice suddenly sharp, cutting through the room like glass. “What is going on with you? Did I do something wrong?”

I clenched my jaw so tight it ached. He dared to ask if he did something wrong? He was pretending to care after sabotaging my efforts.

“What happened to communicating with each other, huh?” He asked again, his voice laced with disappointment.

My hands froze mid–motion. “Well, that flew out the window the moment you went back on your word about talking to me before making decisions that concern me.” I said bitterly, finally standing to face him.

“What are you talking about?” His brows furrowed.

“Did you give Adrian the Fairview project?” I asked, staring directly at him, searching for any sign of guilt.

He hesitated. Just for a second. But it was enough. “Yes.” He admitted.

My chest tightened painfully as the words slammed into me. I fought back the tears that were already stinging the corners of my eyes.

“Why?” I asked, my voice low, but steady.

“Well, you’ve been wanting me to give it to him for the longest time now… so I decided to.” He replied, his face devoid of emotion.

“Are you kidding me?” I scoffed bitterly. “I have been asking, threatening you even, and you never did. But the moment I stop asking, suddenly, you give it to him? And without talking to me about it first? You promised, Lucian. You promised not to make any decisions that concern me without discussing them with me first. And now you stand there lecturing me about communication?”

“Alina-”

“I know you don’t trust me,” I cut him off, voice rising with each word. “And heaven knows I’ve been trying to prove myself, to make this work… to be worthy of the second chance. But you go and pull something like this, and it makes me wonder, do you really want me to be with you? Or do you think I belong with Adrian?”

His jaw tightened.

“I have told you countless times that I do not love Adrian anymore and it’s you I choose yet you made a decision for me based on your own assumptions. Do you know how hurt I felt when I found out?”

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“Doll, there’s an explanation for that.” He said, a flicker of guilt in his eyes as he reached for me.

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“Then by all means, tell me.” I said, crossing my arms tightly against my chest. I was tired of waiting, tired of wondering.

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