# Chapter 775: The Silent Weight of Hidden Schemes
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 775 of "My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire Reviews." This chapter is a masterclass in quiet tension, where every glance, every silent thought, and every forced smile carries a storm beneath. We dive into Ryan's brooding regrets, Selena's seething hatred, and the fragile, invisible threads that bind this family together — and are about to snap.
Let's start.
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Ryan had absolutely no intention of playing tricks. And why would he? What was the point of doing anything to a man who was already standing on the edge of death? That would be a waste of effort, a cruelty without purpose. No, Ryan was not that kind of man. Yet, as he sat there, the weight of his thoughts pressed down on him like a heavy cloak.
It was a shame about Gavin.
True, Gavin was only a distant cousin, but the family had taken him in when he was just a boy — after his parents passed and his remarkable talent had already begun to shine. Ryan had grown up with him, played with him, trained alongside him. In many ways, Gavin was the brother Ryan never had. And now? Now that brother was dying, and there was nothing Ryan could do to stop the relentless march of fate.
His mind drifted to Selena. If the woman had managed to repair her broken relationships with the Horton and Olsen families before her death — well, that would have been one thing. But if she passed away with those ties still frayed and bleeding, Gavin would be left in a deeply unsettled position. Keeping a close relationship with the Olsons and Hortons would no longer be appropriate. It would feel like a betrayal, or worse, like he was stepping over her memory to curry favor with those who had hurt her. Ryan didn't want that for Gavin. He didn't want him to feel neglected, cast adrift in a world that had already taken so much from him.
These thoughts swirled in his mind like autumn leaves caught in a whirlwind, and for a moment, Ryan felt a rare twinge of regret. It was almost... enjoyable, that night he had gone to the bar with "Keera" and Lewis to find Darien Britt. That chaotic, unpredictable night had been a gift — a spark of something raw and alive in a life that had been carefully constructed, guarded, and restrained. For a man in his position, someone with so much power and so few true friends, that night had been a rare treasure.
Ryan lowered his gaze and grasped the beads on his wrist, slowly rotating them between his fingers. The chill of self-restraint clung to him like frost. A man who had never craved much since childhood — who had learned to want little and expect even less — found himself feeling oddly, inexplicably eager for the visit the next day. Something was shifting in his chest, and he didn't quite know what to call it.
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Meanwhile, Selena walked ahead of Gavin, her posture stiff and her steps clipped. It was obvious to anyone with eyes that she was in a foul mood — the kind of mood that could sour the air around her. Gavin noticed immediately and, wanting to smooth things over, let out a soft chuckle as he reached for her hand.
"Are you mad?" he asked gently. "Ellie doesn't mean any harm. She's wanted a sister to play with since she was little, and I bet that Ms. Olsen fits her personality perfectly. Don't overthink it."
But Selena yanked her hand away, her eyes flashing with irritation. "I'm her sister-in-law! I shouldn't be treated like an outsider!"
Gavin let out another soft chuckle, trying to defuse the tension. "You're overreacting. That's not what she meant at all."
"How is it not?" Selena shot back, her voice rising. "If your brother marries, does she really have the nerve to say those things to his wife in front of the whole family? Would she dare to disregard her feelings like that?"
Gavin fell silent. He couldn't deny the truth in her words. Ellie wouldn't dare. Ryan wasn't just the eldest son of the family — he was the heir of the next generation, the one on whose shoulders the entire legacy rested. His wife would undoubtedly come from a prestigious background, someone who could hold her own in the lion's den of high society. Anyone entering that family would have to be on their absolute best behavior, presentable, impeccable, untouchable.
Truthfully, Gavin understood all of this better than most. He was, after all, just a distant relative. Even when Ellie affectionately called him "big brother," he never forgot his place in the hierarchy. Ellie was the genuine heir, the jewel of the family, while he was merely a companion, a playmate from the shadows of her childhood. He cherished her warmth. He knew her fondness for him was genuine. But he could never let himself forget where he stood in the grand scheme of things. That was why Gavin remained utterly unfazed when Ellie had not sent Selena a pearl necklace — or any gift, for that matter. It was a subtle signal, a line drawn in the sand, and Gavin knew better than to question it.
But then Selena's voice broke through his thoughts with a trembling intensity. "We're a family," she said, her eyes searching his face. "If she looks down on you, she's looking down on me too. I don't want anyone in this house to think less of you, Gavin. I don't want you to be disrespected."
Gavin laughed softly, brushing her concern away. "You're overthinking it. That's not happening."
"How can you say that?" Selena turned her head away, her voice cracking with frustration. "They know perfectly well that I don't get along with the Olsens and the Hortons, and yet they still insist on collaborating with them. Now they want us to go pay a visit? It's like they're trying to force me to back down, to smooth things over between you and the Hortons."
Her eyes reddened, glistening with unshed tears. "But why should I? This is all because of Lewis's schemes! My mom is in prison. My dad is dead. And now the Hortons are just following his orders like obedient pawns. He's treating our family this way — and I have to show up smiling, pretending everything is fine? Have you even thought about how I feel?"
Gavin immediately softened, moving closer to comfort her. "Don't cry, don't cry. My brother isn't trying to hurt you. He just wants you to mend things with your family. And besides, you still have a younger brother, don't you?"
But Selena's retort came like a knife. "My brother has been fooled by them! He doesn't even acknowledge Dad anymore. How could he possibly acknowledge me as his sister?"
Gavin sighed, reaching for a calm he wasn't sure he felt. "But they are still family."
"They aren't my family! They're my enemies!"
The shout echoed through the hallway, raw and unfiltered. Gavin paused, startled by the intensity of her anger. After a quiet moment, he hesitantly suggested, "What if we don't go tomorrow? Ms. Olsen saved my brother and Ellie's lives; it's only right for them to express their gratitude. If you don't want to go home, we can skip it..."
But Selena interjected sharply, her voice cutting through the air like a blade. "That's out of the question. We have to go!"
She had to go. If they didn't go, how could she slip the poison into Gavin's drink? How could she accelerate the cancer already eating away at his colon? How could she ruin the relationship between the Cobbs and the Hortons? Every drop of venom in her heart demanded this visit.
A flash of pure resentment crossed Selena's gaze. She truly hated Lewis and "Keera" with a burning, corrosive hatred. If it weren't for them, she and her mother would have long been part of the Horton family — enjoying the status of true heirs, not being labeled as the illegitimate child. If her father were still alive, he would have given her Horton shares as part of her dowry. She would have walked into the Cobb family with her head held high, with wealth and name and pride to back her up. She wouldn't be looked down upon, whispered about, treated as less than nothing.
The more Selena thought about it, the angrier she became. Her expression grew darker, more intense. But she was a master of masks, and in a swift, practiced motion, she turned her gaze back to Gavin, softening her voice just enough. "If we don't go, how will you explain it to your brother? It's fine if I take the hit — at least you'll all be happy, right?"
After saying this, she entered her room and glanced back at Gavin over her shoulder.
Sure enough, she saw the hint of guilt on his face.
That was enough for her. That was all she needed. As long as he felt guilty — as long as that guilt festered in his heart — when his body finally gave in to the cancer tomorrow, he would help her say a few good words. Even if he was dead, Ryan would still treat her kindly. And that, she thought with a cold, satisfied smile, was exactly the plan.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating**
Oh, this chapter was a slow-burning knife twist! Watching Selena manipulate Gavin's guilt while hiding her true vengeful nature is both horrifying and fascinating. The way she frames her pain as love, her resentment as victimhood, and her poison as necessity — it's chilling. Meanwhile, Ryan's quiet regret and the looming tragedy of Gavin's fate adds layers of sadness to the tension. You can feel the trap closing in, and yet Gavin remains blind to it. I truly felt for Gavin, and I'm terrified for what tomorrow will bring. The psychology in this chapter is superb.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.8 / 5 Stars)
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**Next Chapter Prediction**
Tomorrow's visit to the Olsens and Hortons is bound to be explosive. I predict Selena will attempt to poison Gavin's drink amidst the social chaos, but something unexpected will happen — perhaps "Keera" will catch a suspicious glance, or Ryan's protective instincts will kick in at the worst (or best) moment. With Gavin's life hanging by a thread, the walls of Selena's scheme may finally begin to crack, and the truth about her hatred might start to surface.
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