My Stone-Hearted Billionaire Husband

“You have some nerve. You’re shameless!” Kourtney yelled.

But Brandon didn’t stop there.

His next words only fueled Kourtney’s fury. With heavy regrets etched in his voice, he revealed how Kathlyn had been the one to seduce him, painting himself as the saint caught in a web of deceit. He also blamed Kourtney for being too focused on her job, neglecting their relationship in the process which made him fall too easily for Kathlyn’s temptation. He claimed she was always too preoccupied with her career to give him the attention he craved.

Kourtney chuckled. But her laughter was sharp and cold.

Unbelievable!

So now he was blaming her for his mistakes? Now, he was trying to gaslight her into believing he was also a victim.

She could only conclude that he came here drunk. After all, his mouth mildly smelled of vodka.

‘That had to be the reasonable explanation for this charade,’ she thought.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

“I…. I can’t believe you,” Kourtney seethed, her hands clenched at her sides. “Why are you telling me this now? What do you expect me to do with this information?”

Brandon’s expression softened, a glimmer of sincerity and anguish in his eyes. “Because I realized instill love you. And I also can’t marry Kathlyn knowing that my heart belongs to you. You’re the one I want, Cupcake. Let’s just go back to how it was. I miss you! You don’t love that man… I know it. I can help you divorce him this instant. Just say yes, please!”

This time, Kourtney’s anger gave way to disbelief. She felt like she was hearing a funny joke!

“You… you want me to divorce my husband and get back with you? Are you out of your mind?” she exclaimed, incredulity coloring her voice.

“Our dream wedding was supposed to be this weekend. We could still have it, just the way you planned it… Just the way you dreamed of with cascading flowers and sparkling chandeliers. The music would play softly, creating a romantic atmosphere. And our reception would be in a lavish ballroom with a live orchestra playing your favorite melodies and a breathtaking fireworks display… just like you’ve always wanted…”

“Shut up!” Kourtney shrieked out. She didn’t want to hear any more of this.

“Just say “Yes” Cupcake. We could still make it work!” Brandon insisted.

“And Kathlyn? She’s carrying your child, remember?”

“Just forget that ever happened, Kourtney. I can’t let you go. We could figure something out. When she gives birth, the child will be ours. We can raise the baby together. How about that?” he said with all seriousness, reaching out to touch her face.

Kourtney staggered backward to avoid him.

She was rendered speechless!

Brandon had to be clowning!

“YOU REALLY ARE DELUSIONAL! I’m not going to listen to this nonsense any longer. I have no time for your games,” she declared, turning to walk away.

She was so furious now and felt stupid for even bothering to have a conversation with him in the first place, so she decided not to waste any more time on him.

But before she could storm off, Brandon reached out and grabbed her arm, his grip surprisingly strong, his eyes imploring her to listen. “I’m not done talking to you, Kourtney!”

The look in his eyes showed that he was getting desperate and frantic!

He wasn’t willing to leave without getting what he wanted!

“Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Tell me! How did you move to get married to that man so quickly after we broke up? Were you cheating on me the whole time and just waiting for a chance to leave?” Brandon’s inquired angrily, his voice cutting through Kourtney’s heart like a blade.

When did she ever cheat on him?

NEVER!!!

For three years, she only saw Brandon as her world, her everything. She dedicated her time, her love, and her loyalty to him alone. The idea of betraying him never even crossed her mind, not even when other men in the elite cycle vied for her attention and affection. She remained steadfast and committed, believing wholeheartedly in the future they had planned together.

That’s why his own betrayal had hurt so bad, but beneath it all, a flicker of the love she once felt for him still lingered.

But it was of no use now!

“Brandon! You’re drunk! Just get lost, or I’ll call security!” Kourtney sneered, her voice dripping with contempt.

But Brandon still wouldn’t let go of her arm. He wasn’t ready to let her go that easily.

In her attempt to break free from his tight and painful hold, Kourtney lost her balance and stumbled backward, landing on a nearby couch. The sudden movement caught Brandon off guard, and he tumbled down atop her on the couch, their bodies entangled in an accidental embrace.

The moment was chaotic and happened too fast, a tangle of limbs and emotions.

Kourtney tried so hard and desperately to push herself up, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment and anger.

Brandon’s presence felt so suffocating, his close proximity stirring up memories she didn’t want to remember.

“Get off me! Get off me now!” she screamed.

This was her workplace, for Goodness’ sake, and she found herself in a very compromising position with him. She could get fired for this!

Meanwhile, Brandon decided to use their sudden compromising position to his own advantage.

He felt blessed by the gods as he hovered above her, a predatory glint in his eyes.

“I love you, Cupcake,” he whispered, his voice raw with emotion, his eyes searching hers for a glimmer of reciprocation

“I can’t lose you, Cupcake. I won’t let you slip away from me. Just say you’ll think about it, please. I can’t bear the thought of never having you in my life again. I’ll never let you go.”

Kourtney’s heart raced with fear and disgust. She could feel his hot breath on her face, his hands reaching out to touch her in a way that made her skin crawl. In a sudden, forceful move, he leaned in to kiss her, his lips dangerously close to hers.

Finally, at that moment, something within Kourtney snapped.

With a surge of adrenaline and newfound strength, she pushed Brandon off her with all her might before his lips could barely touch hers.

“Fuck off!” she yelled, her voice filled with rage

Without waiting for his response, Kourtney scrambled to her feet and bolted from the room, her heart pounding in her chest. She ran as fast as her legs could carry her, desperate to put as much distance between herself and Brandon as possible.

The sound of her heels clicking against the company hallways echoed in her ears as she made her way to the elevator, her breath coming in short, ragged gasps. She practically dove into the elevator, frantically pressing the button to take her back to her office desk.

Unbeknownst to Kourtney, her long-time work enemy and rival, Debbie, had been lurking in the shadows, secretly spying on their interaction, her phone poised to capture the perfect scandalous moment.

As Kourtney and Brandon landed on the couch in a tangled mess, Debbie quickly snapped a series of implicating photos, her mind already crafting a malicious caption for her impending social media post.

She had witnessed the entire interaction between Kourtney and Brandon, also capturing the moment when he tried to kiss her.

With a devilish grin, Debbie schemed to unleash the explosive content onto the internet and gossip tabloids, relishing the chaos and drama that would surely follow – one that would shatter Kourtney’s reputation and ignite shady gossip about her throughout the office.

Debbie knew she had struck gold with these images, and she couldn’t wait to use them to her advantage.

All this time, she had been waiting for this moment, the perfect moment she could use to bring Kourtney down. With Brandon’s actions providing the perfect ammunition, she knew she had the upper hand now more than ever.

This could be her ticket to finally getting Kourtney out of her way at Skyline Events, and she had more than enough material.

Today was indeed her lucky day!

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