Chapter 13 CH 13 Calvin She looked so very different; Rin had cut her long hair off to just below her shoulders, and it was curled and splayed around her, and that dress on her was amazing to look at, matched her skin tone and draped nicely around her curves. Even her make-up was done perfectly today, soft and feminine with medium pink lipstick. She was just standing there staring up at him. He watched as her facial expression changed several times, as she waited for him to kiss her, then those words and her tears welled up. When she realised he wasn't going to, he saw it. The moment she thought that, and then she just turned away from him. When really it was just that he didn't want to ruin her make-up. He touched her face and made her look at him. She'd only asked one thing of him. He waited until she looked up at him, and then leaned down and kissed her softly, chastely, only to have her react to that as well. It wasn't the kiss she wanted, but if he kissed her the way he wanted to, he'd be wanting to pull her clothes off. He'd not seen her in over a month, and had not touched the bloody woman either. He'd found that a damned hard thing to do. Knowing she was in that house in their marital bed. He'd wanted to drive down there and crawl into it every bloody day, since she'd signed the divorce papers. It was the longest bloody six weeks of his life. But the contract marriage was over now, and things would be all good, in just 24 hours. His intent would be clear, but to see her walk away from him like that a second time. He couldn't do it. She was upset, and he needed to fix that, so he yanked her back to him and kissed the hell out of her, devoured every inch of her mouth with his. He had wanted to kiss the woman for weeks, hell months now and he knew it. She got all of him in that kiss goodbye, all his desire and hunger for her, and his body reacted to hers as he held her to him, and ravished her mouth with his. He wasn't going to stop kissing her either. She'd broken it at the feeling of his arousal against her. He couldn't stop it, and he wanted her to know he still needed her, wanted and desired her. Only to have her curse at him as she yanked herself away fro There were tears pouring out of her, he was really truly hurting her. He realised a little too late, she wouldn't even let him brush her tears away, just turned and hurried away, telling him she'd never understand him. But she would, when she got off that plane, everything would fall into place, and she'd know why he did all of this. It was because he loved her, because he wanted to have a real marriage. Not a contract marriage and he did it this way so she could see his sincerity, see him standing there waiting for her to get off that plane in Italy, and have him waiting right there for her to tell her he loved her. His heart ached at her muttered words. He had to tell himself it would be alright, that everything would work out as he planned. He called Wil and the man arrived 15 minutes later. "How'd it go?" "She cried." He muttered "Is hurt," he sighed. "I told you it wasn't the right way." Wil stated, "Here you dumbass," he handed over his luggage. "I hope you're right about knowing her, because if she is truly heartbroken, she may not trust you again so easily." His friend clapped him on the back. "You picked a different plan carrier right." "Yes," he nodded and looked at his watch. "I pre-checked in as well. So just security and then right to my III Title: Secrets Unveiled: A Billionaire's Glow-Up Journey from Housewife to CEO Embark on a riveting tale where a woman conceals her billionaire status to play the role of a devoted housewife, quietly supporting her husband for six years. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when his ambiguous relationship with another woman pushes her to make a life-altering decision. Delve into the themes of empowerment, modern relationships, and the pursuit of self-discovery as our protagonist navigates the complexities of love, betrayal, and revenge. Witness her transformation from a subdued wife to a fierce CEO on a mission to reclaim her independence and rewrite her own destiny. This captivating blend of drama, inspiration, and empowerment sets this novel apart, offering readers a unique perspective on resilience and reinvention. Discover the gripping narrative that promises a journey of growth and empowerment. Available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking a story that transcends boundaries and captivates the soul.