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BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 22
A Meeting with the PastBRIDGET After work, Lisa drove me to the agreed location—a small coffee shop tucked away in a quiet part of town. The address had been sent to my phone by the mysterious woman who had called earlier. At first I was hesitant about going, unsure of what to expect, but Lisa had insisted on coming with me. Her presence was comforting, and I was grateful for her support. The ride felt longer than it should have, my nerves growing with every passing mile. My mind raced with questions. Who was this woman? What did she want? And why did she sound so urgent? When we finally arrived, I sat in the car for a moment, scanning the area through the window. The coffee shop was nice, with a warm, inviting atmosphere. But my eyes were drawn to the people inside—mostly older women, their faces unfamiliar. It was impossible to pick out the woman I had spoken to on the phone. “We should get a little closer and maybe give her a call,” Lisa suggested, noticing my hesitation.
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The Return to ATLAS CORP. DERRICK The morning sun filtered through the tall windows of the ATLAS CORP building, casting a warm glow over the polished floors. I adjusted my tie nervously as I stood outside the Director’s office, my heart pounding in my chest. It had been weeks since I last stepped foot in this building, and the weight of anticipation was almost unbearable. Today was the day I had been praying for, the day I would reclaim my place at the company that had given me purpose since I got employed. I knocked gently on the door, and a familiar voice called out, “Come in.” Pushing the door open, I was greeted by the sight of the Director, seated behind his large mahogany desk, his eyes focused on the computer screen in front of him. He looked up as I entered, a warm smile spreading across his face. “Good morning, Mr. Derrick. How have you been?” he greeted, standing up and stretching his hand toward me for a firm handshake. “I’m doing just great, sir,” I replied, retur
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-19BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 24
Derrick's Fury"Wait, what? that can't be possible!" Mom’s voice boomed through the phone, filled with shock at what Vera had done to my job."I’m telling you, Mom, that woman will pay for all the damage she has caused me—and I mean that," I snapped, my voice tight with rage and frustration.At first, I hadn’t wanted to tell my mom about Vera’s latest stunt at the office, but she kept pressing me about how my day went. I had no choice but to come clean. The truth was, I always knew Vera had a mean streak, but I never imagined she could go this far. She was slowly tearing down everything I had built, piece by piece, and I was certain she was enjoying every second of it.Frustrated, I ended the call with a tap and scrolled through my contacts, searching for Frank’s number. I needed a plan—something solid—to make Vera pay for what she had done. And if there was one person I could always rely on, it was Frank.The phone rang twice before his familiar voice came through. "Hey, man, what’s
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SMITH SPENCERReconnection. The wheels of the plane kissed the tarmac, jolting me awake from my short nap. New York had been a necessary trip, but my mind had been elsewhere—on Bridget. Her call earlier had gone unanswered, and the guilt gnawed at me. I had been in the middle of a crucial meeting with business partners, and by the time it ended, exhaustion had claimed me. Now, back in Los Angeles, the city of dreams, I was determined to make things right.The morning air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of the ocean. Paul, my ever-loyal assistant, greeted me with his usual politeness. "Welcome back Master Smith. I hope you had a productive trip." He reached for my briefcase and gestured toward the open car door. I nodded, murmuring a thank you, but my focus was already on my phone. Bridget’s name glowed on the screen, and I hesitated for a moment before dialling.I had gone mute on her after the hit on Granville Hotel a month ago. I had received intel about the gang responsible fo
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-02BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 26
SMITHThe Luxury StorePaul pulled up to one of the most exclusive luxury boutiques in Beverly Hills. The storefront was sleek, with gold lettering spelling out *Elysian Luxuries* against a backdrop of black marble. As we stepped inside, the scent of fine leather and expensive perfumes enveloped us as always. The store was a haven of luxury, with crystal chandeliers casting a soft glow over displays of designer handbags, shimmering jewelry, and rare fragrances.A sales associate, impeccably dressed, approached us with a warm smile. “Mr. Spencer, welcome to Elysian Luxuries. How may we assist you today?”“I need a few items for my mother’s birthday,” I said, glancing around. “A designer handbag, some perfumes, and jewelry. The best you have, please.”The associate’s eyes lit up. “Of course, sir. Right this way.”We were led to a private lounge area where a selection of the finest items was brought out for us to choose from. The handbags were from brands like Hermès, Chanel, and Louis V
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 27
DEEP CONTEMPLATION. BRIDGET At the office I sat at my desk, my computer screen glowing faintly in the dim office light. The open tab of Smith’s I*******m profile still lingered in my browser, though I had minimized it hours ago. The image of him in his perfectly tailored suit, standing confidently in front of a city skyline, was burned into my mind. I couldn’t help but admire how effortlessly he carried himself, both in person and online. But the admiration was tinged with anxiety, a nagging worry that had been gnawing at me since the day he made his intentions clear to me. Smith was everything I found intriguing—charming, ambitious, and undeniably handsome. He had called him on a video call earlier, where we exchanged polite smiles and brief conversations. But lately, our interactions have grown warmer, more personal. He had started asking when we could meet up, asking about my weekend plans, and even complimenting my work on a recent project at the company. I couldn’t deny the fl
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-04BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 28
Chapter X: A Dangerous PropositionFrank’s voice crackled through the phone, casual and confident, but my grip on the device tightened. My pulse pounded in my ears. Kidnapping? I hadn’t signed up for that. I just wanted to see Vera suffer—to make her feel even a fraction of the pain and loss she had put me through. To knock her down a peg, not drag her into some criminal underworld.“Nah, man, this is too much,” I said, lowering my voice. “I thought we were just gonna humiliate her, find a way to expose her—not this.”“Not what Derrick?” Frank cut in, still annoyingly relaxed. “Not make some real money while we’re at it? Think, Derrick, Think. Do you know how much we can make from this?”“This isn’t about money, Frank!” I hissed. “This is about payback. You’re talking about something that could get us locked up for life if we get caught.”Frank sighed heavily on the other end, like I was some naive kid refusing to see reason. “Look, Derrick, I know you’re scared, but think bigger, thi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-05BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 29
A Dangerous Proposition (Continued)Noah leaned forward, his eyes glinting with a mix of determination and cunning. “Vera’s entire life is built on her image. She’s a socialite, a businesswoman, and a philanthropist, or at least that’s what she wants everyone to think. But we both know she’s not as clean as she pretends to be. If we can expose her for who she really is, it’ll ruin her. No kidnapping, no jail time, just a well-executed takedown.”I raised an eyebrow, intrigued but skeptical. “And how do you propose we do that? Vera’s not stupid. She’s probably covered her tracks. What makes you think we can find something she hasn’t already buried?”Noah smirked. “Because she’s arrogant. People like Vera always slip up eventually. They think they’re untouchable, and that’s when they make mistakes. We just need to dig deep enough. And trust me, I’ve got some connections that can help us with that.”I leaned back in my seat, considering his words. The idea of destroying Vera’s reputation
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BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 43
The AmbushSmith I rested my back against the soft Vip couch, A Cigar in-between my fingers. The deep, pounding bass of the club’s sound system reverberated through the walls of the VIP section, drumming against my chest like a heartbeat. The low lighting cast long shadows across the leather booths, and the air was thick with the mingled scents of expensive liquor, cigar smoke, and the faint metallic tang of wealth I swirled the amber liquid in my glass absently, watching the ice cubes clink softly against the crystal, but my attention wasn’t on the drink. It was on them. Three men sat across the dimly lit club, sitting in a shadowy booth near the back. They weren’t laughing, weren’t drinking, just staring. Their gazes were locked onto me with an intensity that made my skin crawl. The tallest of them had a face like chiseled stone, his cold eyes unblinking. The other two flanked him like sentinels, their postures rigid, their hands resting too casually on the table.Cold prickle wo
BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 42
D.N.A TEST. BrieAt the office, I couldn’t get my head to focus on the load of paperwork sitting on my desk. My fingers tapped restlessly against the mahogany surface, the rhythmic sound doing little to drown out the storm of thoughts raging in my mind. I couldn’t focus.My mind kept drifting back to Derrick. I had a gut feeling that he wasn't going to stop, and it amplified my worry. I knew Derrick, I've been with him almost all through college, and he wasn't the type that gives up that easily. Once he set his mind on something, he pursued it with relentless determination. And now, that determination was fixated on Liam.A cold feeling of anxiety tightened in my stomach. What if this changes everything between Smith and I? Smith had been nothing but patient, understanding, but how long could that last? What if one day he woke up and decided this was too much..that I was too much? He hadn’t called since I’d told him about Derrick’s threats, and the silence was deafening. Was he pulli
BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 41
Legal WarfareDerrickThe next morning, I sat on my bed as light filtered through the half-drawn blinds, casting jagged stripes across my rumpled sheets.My head pounded in rhythm with my heartbeat, a relentless drumbeat of regret from last night's whiskey.Frank's words played on a loop in my mind.. leverage, DNA test, lawyer. Each one a stepping stone toward Liam, a reminder of how far I'd let myself fall. I dragged a hand down my stubbled face, the grit of exhaustion clinging to my skin. Time wasn't just ticking; it was slipping through my fingers like sand, and I had to make quick moves.I reached for my phone, the screen blinding in the dim room. The number Frank had given me was saved under Mercer - Last Resort. I almost laughed. Everything about my life felt like a last resort these days. I clicked on the green call button and waited patiently for a pick. The call connected on the third ring. "Law offices of Daniel Mercer." The voice was polished and impersonal. The kind that
BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 40
Derrick The Plan. The amber liquid in my glass swirled as I clenched my fist, the ice cubes clinking softly—a pathetic symphony to match the storm in my head. Forget and move on? Bridget’s words still burned in my ears, sharp as shattered glass. I exhaled hard, my grip tightening around the whiskey before taking a slow, bitter sip. The burn down my throat did nothing to dull the frustration. Frank sat beside me on the leather couch, his usual easy-going demeanour replaced by a rare, pensive silence. He swirled his own drink, watching me with that calculating gaze of his—the one that always made me feel like he was three steps ahead. “Dude she told me straight up on the call that I should forget about Liam and move on. Isn't that absurd?” I asserted, my gaze slowly drifting to Frank, who was sitting next to me with a glass of whiskey in his hand. She actually said that?” Frank finally broke the silence, his voice low. Forget and move on? Like, you're not the father of her
BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 39
BrieShadow Of The Past: Continued. I hesitated, unsure of how much to share. Davis had always been my rock, the one person I could count on no matter what. But I just didn't want to talk about this. I was tired of bringing up Derrick, talking about a past I had tried so hard to leave behind.“It’s Derrick,” I finally admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. “He called. He wants to be a part of Liam’s life.”Davis’s eyes widened in surprise. “Derrick? After all this time? What did he say?”I recounted the conversation, my words tumbling out in a rush. As I spoke, I could see the concern written all over Davis’s face. She knew how much I had struggled after Derrick walked away, how hard I had fought to build a life for Liam and myself. “I don’t know what to do,” I confessed. “I can’t let him waltz back into our lives like nothing happened. But what if he tries to take Liam away from me? What if he goes to court?”Davis reached for my hand, her grip firm and reassuring. “Listen to me
BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 38
The Shadow of the past: A fight for Liam.It was my second day off. The director had given me some days off to go spend time with Liam, who had just been released from the hospital. I sat on the couch, my gaze fixed on Liam as he slept peacefully in his cradle. His tiny chest rose and fell in a steady rhythm, a reminder of how fragile life could be. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of emotions. Fear, hope, and now, relief. Liam was finally home, and for the first time in what felt like forever, I allowed myself to breathe. Liam, He was my world, my everything. When I almost gave up on life, he was the only thing keeping me going. He was my lucky charm, and I was just so overwhelmed by joy to see that he was finally recovering well.As I stood up to go get the drugs the doctor had prescribed for Liam, my phone rang out, the screen flickering. I averted my gaze towards the phone, wondering who that might be calling me by this time of the night. I picked up the phone and saw an u
BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 37
“Ey, Amigo, I’ve been waiting on you for the Smith guy’s details and the transfer. You waste more time, and it’ll cost you double of that money, you understand?” Tyrell’s voice crackled through the phone, low and menacing, like the growl of a predator circling its prey.I clenched the steering wheel tighter, my knuckles whitening in the grip. The weight of his words pressed down on me, a reminder of the stakes I was playing with. These Gang members weren’t the kind of people you play around with. They were the kind who made people disappear when they were disappointed. And right now, I was dangerously close to becoming one of those people.“Hey, man, I’m on my way to the location where I’ll get you what you want. Trust me, I won’t take long,” I replied, my voice shaky despite my efforts to sound calm. The lie tasted bitter on my tongue. I wasn’t sure how much longer this would take, and every second felt like a ticking time bomb.Tyrell grunted, a sound that could have meant anything,
BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 36
A Glimmer of GraceBrieThe hum of the office was a distant buzz as I rested at my desk, my fingers hovering over the keyboard but not typing. My mind was elsewhere, replaying the image of Liam lying in that hospital bed, his small frame dwarfed by the machines and tubes surrounding him. The memory of his laboured breathing, the way his tiny hand had gripped mine, sent a fresh wave of guilt crashing over me. I should have been there sooner. I should have noticed he wasn’t feeling well before it got that bad.“Brie?” Lisa’s voice broke through my thoughts, pulling me back to the present. She stood in the doorway of my office, her expression a mix of concern and apology. “I’m so sorry I couldn’t come see Liam at the hospital. I didn’t even know he was sick until Mark told me. How is he doing now? Is he okay?”I forced a smile, though it felt brittle on my lips. “It’s fine, Lisa. You don’t owe me an apology. And Liam’s doing better, thank God. The doctor said he’ll be discharged today.
BETRAYED BUT MARRIED TO A BILLIONAIRE. CHAPTER 35
A Deal with the DarknessDerrickI sat in my car, the engine off, the silence pressing against my ears like a weight. The parking lot was empty, save for a few scattered vehicles, and the faint glow of a street light flickering above. My hands gripped the steering wheel, knuckles white, as if holding on tighter could somehow steady the storm inside me. Bridget’s face flashed in my mind. Her smile, the way her eyes lit up when she laughed, the way she used to look at me before everything fell apart. And then there was Liam. My son. The boy I’d barely known, the life I’d missed out on. The guilt gnawed at me, a relentless ache that had only grown sharper since I’d seen him again.I’d spent years running from it, burying the regret under layers of denial and excuses. But seeing Liam at the hospital, really seeing him had shattered all of that. He was a bit older now, with Bridget’s eyes and a quiet confidence that made my chest tighten.I wanted to be part of his life. I needed to be. B
