She Agreed to Be a Billionaire’s Fake Fiancée… Then He Fell for Her for Real
Chapter 9
Alexander increased security.
Emma hated it.
“I don’t want guards following me.”
“I need to know you’re safe.”
“I’m not made of glass.”
“I know.”
“Then trust me.”
He looked at her.
“I trust you.”
“Then trust me enough to let me choose.”
Alexander sighed.
“Fine.”
They began investigating together.
The financial records led to one name.
Victor Hale.
Sterling Holdings’ chief financial officer.
He had worked for the family for seventeen years.
Alexander couldn’t believe it.
“Victor?”
Emma studied the records.
“He’s moving money through three companies.”
“Why would he?”
“How much?”
Alexander calculated.
“About thirty million.”
Emma looked at him.
“That’s a lot.”
“Yes.”
They contacted federal investigators.
But before they could act, Victor disappeared.
Then came the betrayal.
A fake financial report was released.
It showed Emma had received millions from Sterling Holdings.
The media exploded.
Headlines accused her of manipulating Alexander.
Emma became the target of public outrage.
Alexander defended her.
But Emma knew what would happen next.
“Maybe we should end this.”
“No.”
“Alexander.”
“I said no.”
“They’re attacking the company because of me.”
“They’re attacking you because you’re important to me.”
She stared.
“Exactly.”
Alexander stepped closer.
“I won’t let them make you feel guilty for loving me.”
Emma cried.
“I don’t want to destroy your life.”
“You didn’t.”
He took her hand.
“You changed it.”
That night, Alexander announced publicly that Emma was no longer his fake fiancée.
She was his real partner.
The announcement shocked everyone.
But it also forced Victor’s hand.
Within hours, another transfer was attempted.
This time, investigators were ready.
They traced it.
And finally found the hidden account.
The evidence was enough.
Victor was arrested.
But before being taken away, he smiled at Alexander.
“You think this ends with me?”
Alexander frowned.
Victor looked toward Emma.
“No.”
Then he was gone.
