My Stone-Hearted Billionaire Husband

Skyline Events. Kourtney dragged her sore and tired body to work, feeling the lingering effects of the intense and vigorous exercise Sebastian had put her through the previous night.

They had gone from the bathroom to the dressing room mirror and then, to the bedroom, exploring different positions like two hungry lions lost in passion.

She didn’t get a wink of sleep all night.

And even though every fiber of her being longed to stay in bed till God knows when, Kourtney knew she couldn’t risk missing work, especially with the Silverstone Gala she was in charge of planning just two weeks away.

As she tried to focus on her tasks, the news about Allen Corporation stocks and shares surging within minutes caught her attention. A wave of relief washed over her, knowing that the Man had indeed fulfilled his end of the deal.

But at what cost?

Despite the reassurance, Kourtney couldn’t shake off the emotional turmoil brewing within her.

Not even a single person from her family had reached out to check on her since they had left the Serenity villa. The lengths she had gone through with Sebastian to restore her family name and legacy weighed heavily on her heart.

‘Or have I been such a fool?’ she kept wondering.

She had done all that to please them but got no appreciation afterward…

Not even a simple “thank you” text!

As the day progressed, Kourtney found herself swaying between the demands of work and the memories of her time with Sebastian. The connection she felt with him went beyond physical attraction, leaving her both exhilarated and confused.

To her utmost surprise, the man’s kisses still lingered on her skin, a reminder of the intense night they had shared.

“Oh, Lord!”

They were at it like they’d both been starved of sexual union their whole lives!

In the silence, Kourtney marveled at the transformation she had experienced.

From a shy, reserved woman, she had blossomed into a passionate lover under Sebastian’s touch.

As she was still lost in deep thoughts, trying to make sense of the whirlwind romance that had unexpectedly swept her off her feet, she was abruptly pulled back to reality by the voice of one of her work coworkers.

“Kourtney, you have a visitor in the waiting room,” her coworker said, breaking her reverie.

Startled, Kourtney wondered who it could be. Her mind immediately jumped to the possibility of a family member dropping by unannounced. With a mix of curiosity and apprehension, she made her way to the company waiting room.

As she approached the seating area, her heart skipped a beat, and her breath caught in her throat. Sitting there was none other than her Ex-Fiance, Brandon Smith. The sight of him sent a jolt of emotions through her, stirring up memories she had tried so hard to bury.

Instinctively, Kourtney turned to retreat, her hand pressed against her pounding chest. But before she could make her escape, Brandon caught sight of her and yelled her name, drawing the attention of other people in the office.

“No, Fuck it!” Kourtney panicked as she hurried back to her desk, her heels clicking like drumsticks.

She wasn’t prepared to face that person right now, right here!

She was hoping to gather her thoughts and compose herself first before anything else.

What does he want?

What has he come to say?

Different thoughts and possibilities kept running through her head.

To her relief and dismay, her friend Liam approached her, concern etched on his face. It was obvious everyone in their workplace already knew who her surprise visitor was at this point.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

The entire office knew Brandon so well as he often brought her favorite cupcakes and snacks before their painful surprise breakup – back when he used to play the role of a sweet, charming “Romeo” who adored her.

“Kourt, do you want me to chase him away?” Liam asked, his voice laced with protective anger.

He couldn’t bear to see her hurt again, especially by someone who had caused her so much pain in the past. The protective instinct within him roared to life, urging him to step in and shield her from any further harm.

Kourtney hesitated for a moment, her mind racing with conflicting feelings. She knew she needed to confront Brandon and find out why he had shown up out of the blue. She couldn’t just run away and hide forever!

Steeling herself, she shook her head at Liam.

“No need, I’ll go see what he wants. Just give me a minute to collect myself,” Kourtney replied, her voice firm despite the unease churning in her stomach.

Liam’s expression darkened, his frustration evident. “Are you sure about this? He hurt you, Kourt. You don’t owe him anything.”

His face was etched with annoyance and irritation.

It hurt Liam to see that Kourtney still planned on giving Brandon a listening ear even after everything he did to her.

She would rather go out to meet that Bastard than give him attention when he told her about his feelings!

Liam’s heart clenched with a blend of emotions – jealousy, anger, and a deep-rooted love that he had tried to bury deep within his heart.

These days, he had been trying to forget Kourtney, especially after she had practically rejected him. But the more he tried to push her out of his mind, the more she seemed to invade his thoughts, haunting him with her radiant smile and lovely presence at work.

But Kourtney’s mind was made up.

With a determined nod, she rose from her seat and headed towards Brandon, her steps echoing in the quiet office space.

As she drew closer, Brandon stood up, his gaze fixed on her intently. Relief washed over him, seeing that she came back after all.

The air crackled with unresolved tension swirling between them like a storm waiting to break.

“Kourtney,” Brandon began, his voice soft and loaded with unspoken apologies. “I know I have no right to show up like this, but I needed to talk to you. Can we please go somewhere quiet and have a conversation?”

Kourtney hesitated, the past rushing back to her in a flood of memories. Despite the pain he had caused her, there was a part of her that still held a flicker of affection for Brandon.

Perhaps, it was the incredible memories of their past haunting her.

With a mix of trepidation and curiosity, she nodded silently and followed Brandon to a secluded corner of the company, her arms crossed defensively as she couldn’t bring herself to sit down.

Brandon had urged her to sit down and talk, but Kourtney found herself unable to comply. The mere thought of being trapped in a conversation with him made her skin crawl.

NO! The mere sight of him brought back a flood of memories and emotions she had buried deep within herself.

“So why are you really here? Spill it!” she inquired rudely.

Brandon, with a remorseful look in his eyes, got straight to the point, his words laced with desperation. “Kourtney, I still love you dearly. I miss our time together.”

Kourtney couldn’t help but scoff at his words. Her tone was laced with disbelief.

“You sound ridiculous, Brandon. After everything that happened?”

“Babe, I’m sorry. I’m really sorry like I’m deeply sorry. Yes! I know I fucked up big time 100%. I actually do love you so much so so much, and I’m 100% serious. What I had with you… the love we shared was completely genuine, and I don’t want to lose you, my Cupcake. With Kathlyn. I was just in the moment. Believe me, I don’t feel a thing for her. I have just you, and I love just you. I can’t even imagine losing you cause I won’t even know where to start or how to go about anything when you’re not with me, Cupcake. I’m sorry, deeply. I know it’s almost impossible, but please give me one more chance back into your life, and I promise to make it worth it. Please, babe! I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness. But believe me when I say that I’m truly sorry, Kourtney. I love you, My Cupcake,” Brandon choked out.

He was almost moved to tears while Kourtney’s eyes flashed with resentment. She couldn’t believe her ears.