Hired a Gigolo, Got a Billionaire

Chapter 348 Marcus' POV The Kensington estate in Highridge Valley had been completely transformed. Gardens meticulously decorated with white and gold floral arrangements. Elegant tents spread across the property. A festive energy that reached even the most serious staff members. Annie and Nathaniel's wedding had mobilized the entire family, along with friends, business partners, and important clients. The result looked ke something straight out of a luxury magazine. I parked my Ducati near the main entrance, pulled off my helmet, and ran a hand through my wind-tousled hair.

A few curious glances came my way. After all, it wasn't every day someone showed up to a Kensington wedding on a motorcycle. But I needed that sense of freedom on the road, especially today. The white envelope inside my leather jacket felt like it was made of lead. "Marcus!" Christian appeared in the entrance hall, impeccable in his tailored suit, but his expression shifted the moment he saw me. "What's with that face? Today's a celebration." I forced a smile that never quite reached my eyes. "I need to talk to you. In the office." "Now?" Christian frowned, glancing at the guests arriving.

"The ceremony starts in two hours." "That's exactly why." Something in my tone made him stop questioning me. He led me through the familiar corridors of the mansion to the office I'd known since childhood, the same place our grandfather used to gather us to talk business when we were teenagers. Christian closed the door and turned to face me, arms crossed.. "Talk." I pulled the envelope from my jacket and handed it to him, feeling the weight of years of postponed decisions. "There's nothing to discuss," I said simply.

"A resignation letter?" His voice rose. "You're stepping down as COO?" "I am." "Marcus, what the hell is this?" Christian slammed the paper onto the desk, clearly angry. "You drop a bomb like this on me out of nowhere? I needed time to plan! Kensington Ascia doesn't run itself!" "Everything's already been planned," I replied calmly, even as the tension

will be the perfect right hand," I continued. "He understands the local culture, speaks fluently, and has the kind of young energy the company needs to keep growing in the Ascian market." Christian watched me for a long moment,

would be celebrating her wedding in just a few hours. "Maybe Annie's wedding sped things up a bit," I admitted. "Do you still love her?" "No," I answered without hesitation, and it was the truth. "What I feel for her

cousin, searching for the right words to explain the restlessness that had been eating at me for months. "The problem is that I didn't know how to recognize something real when I had it," I said, surprised by my own honesty. "With Annie, I had an incredible woman who was smart, passionate, and extraordinary... and I let her slip away because

because I still love her romantically, but because I learned something important: the next time the right moment shows up, I won't let it slip away.' Christian nodded slowly, starting to understand.