Betrayed? I Upgraded to His Billionaire Brother novel Chapter 269

Chapter 269

This neighborhood was insane–no apartinent here went for less than eight figures. With both units being so spacious? Yeah, half a small formne at today’s prices.

Gavin arched a brow. “The Graysons are kinda cheap, don’t you think?”

I didn’t see it that way.

Zane and I had a prenup–his shares and assets in the Grayson empire were off limits.

Getting these two apartments plus squeezing that five million out of Victoria? More than I’d expected.

that five mil was really about pride–one final screw you.

During my years with the Windsors, I learned how people like them operate.

They’d gladly throw money at charity–like Victoria casually adding an extra eight–figure apartment. But the moment I asked for something directly? Even half a nil would’ve made them lose it. Because suddenly the docile little puppet had teeth.

Gavin took two steps back, nodding toward his door. As I swapped my heels for slippers, he murmured, “Next time, I’ll find you someone more generous.”

I’m not thinking about remarrying.”

glanced sideways at him. “But you do have a chance to be more generous.”

He eyed me, suspicious. “Oh?”

When our agreement ends,” I said, sweet as poison, “you could always bump up the hush money.”

Gavin looked like I’d slapped him. “Who said anything about ending?”

You’ll marry eventually.” I’d thought this through. “Whatever society darling you pick, however you both fool around after–at least keep it clean during the vedding. Our arrangement would be… messy.”

You think I’m like you and Zane? Marrying just to cheat?”

omething in my words ticked him off. His eyes turned frosty. “You hoping I’ll marry so you can extort a bigger payout?”

lot really.

rubbed my nose. “No.”

Better not.”

is hand shot out, pinching my chin, forcing me to meet his dark gaze. “Let me make this clear–I have no plans to marry anyone. So stop scheming.”

Channel that energy into your project instead.”

fodern–day slave driver.

ven off the clock, he’s pushing me to bleed for the job.

tried to swat his hand away, but he didn’t budge, instead squeezing my cheeks rhythmically like some stress toy.

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Betrayed? I Upgraded to His Billionaire Brother

Chapter 269

Okay, fine!”

dy words came out muffled thanks to his grip.

robably looked kinda cute, too.

¡avin’s gaze lingered on my face, a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes.

fe used to do this back then–sometimes I’d play along, sometimes I’d get annoyed like now.

or a second, the way he looked down at me softened–like the old Gavin who indulged my every whim.

he air grew thick. As he leaned in, I instinctively dodged the intensity in his eyes.

ut the moment our lips brushed, the doorbell shattered the silence–sharp, impatient.

ve both froze. I jerked back, pushing at his chest. “Someone’s here!”

eriously, who had such perfect timing?

avin clicked his tongue, reluctantly releasing me to yank the door open. His expression soured instantly.

Why are you here now?”

iden–Gavin’s best friend–caught the hostility immediately.

ears of friendship meant he could read the vibe: Elara’s here, so piss off.

I was an old pattern. Whenever I was around, Gavin turned into a territorial jerk.

nd if anyone (like Zane) dared get too close to me? Game over.

hat’s why Aiden never messaged me privately.

ros before… well, everything.

on’t get it, but whatever.

iden’s face lit up when he guessed I was here. “Is Elara inside? Let me in, man. I need to talk to her.”

avin didn’t move. “About what?”

Relax, I’m not Zane.”

o death wish here.

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