Cheated Once Cherished Forever: The Billionaire's Bride novel Chapter 40

At the styling studio, Theodore immediately lifted his head from the magazine in his hands the moment Isabella called his name. From the second she appeared, his gaze never left her, full of affection.

"You look beautiful," he said.

Isabella felt a little embarrassed. She walked to the mirror and stared at her reflection in the expensive gown. It felt like she was looking at a stranger.

"This is just a family dinner, right?" she asked. "Do I really have to wear something like this?"

"Don't you like it?"

Isabella shook her head. "It's not that. I just feel a little out of place. Isn't it too formal?"

In her head, family dinner meant sitting around a table with relatives. Even in a big family, it would just be a few crowded tables.

But Theodore had her put on an evening gown and even brought a stylist to do her makeup. The last time she dressed up like this was for the company's annual gala

"It's not too much," Theodore said. "You look amazing."

When they walked out, Caleb and Emma were already loading the prepared gifts into the car.

Isabella caught sight of Emma and blinked in surprise. "Ms. Collins? What are you doing here? You…"

That was when Emma remembered that she and Isabella had met once before.

"Oh, this is my girlfriend," Caleb quickly said.

Emma froze for two seconds, then rushed to agree. "Yes, yes, I'm Caleb's girlfriend."

Theodore then led Isabella into the car.

Behind them, Caleb and Emma both let out a sigh of relief. They knew Theodore's identity couldn't be hidden for much longer, but the truth couldn't come from them. It had to be revealed by Theodore himself.

Isabella was speechless.

Hand in hand, Theodore led her forward. His steps were steady and composed, as if he were long accustomed to scenes like this. At the door, he suddenly stopped and said in a deep, steady voice. "This is my wife, Isabella Moore."

She froze.

And then, in unison, the maids shouted, "Welcome home, Mrs. Sinclair!"

Her knees nearly buckled on the spot. Luckily, Theodore kept her steady. Inside, her emotions were a tangled mess. She didn't know what to think of him anymore.

She had thought he was just an escort and had even shamelessly offered to support him. But he wasn't an escort at all. He was the heir of a powerful family.

If he really belonged to the same Sinclair family as Alexander, then what exactly was their relationship?