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Chapter Twenty-three

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Mirabella's pov

The cab rolled to a stop in front of what used to be my home.

I told the driver to hang on for a minute and stepped out, heading toward the door. I wanted a quick visit with my grandfather, hoping my father would not be around.

I was not ready to tell Lucy how shitty my family was for now.

When the door finally opened after my knock, I was stunned. Standing there was someone I did not recognise—someone about my age, looking at me like I was the one who did not belong.

"Who...who are you?" My brows were arched in confusion.

She chuckled. "I should be the one asking you that. Are you sure you haven't missed your way?"

"Missed my way? You must be kidding." I muttered.

"Esther, who is that?" I heard a voice call out from deeper inside the house.

The shock hit me even harder. Not just one, but two unfamiliar females were now in the same house I used to share with my father and grandfather.

"What's going on?" My confusion made me look around to check if indeed I was in the
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  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Twenty-four

    Jayden's povZayn’s call jolted me awake early this morning. He told me the names Fred had called out had been rounded up, and they were now in the same abandoned building where I had unleashed my wrath on Fred. It made me leave the house in a hurry.They met the same end as Fred, despite begging for their lives.Now, Zayn and I are in my office."Are you sure you kept an eye on my sister all night?" I asked, watching his face closely.His eyebrows shot up, confused. "Yes, I did.""Guess you were so tired from that you had to leave the others to the boys," I smirked. "Didn't see you at the scene at all."When I showed up, they told me he had just left—which I knew was a lie—telling them that he would be back, but he never did."No... I'm... I'm sorry, sir." His voice trembled.I chuckled. "You should be. But I’m sure there’s a reason you didn’t show up.""Yes, sir. I headed straight there after watching over your sister," he explained."I had to rush home to take my meds, but I got s

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  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Twenty-five

    Mirabella's povTwo nights under Jayden's roof had been nothing but pure torment—each one a fresh wave of heartbreak and dread.I lay curled up at the edge of my bed, trembling as I sobbed into the pillow. "Two nights of hell," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "Is this how I'll keep living, stuck under the same roof as him?"The weight of everything pressed down on my chest, suffocating me. It was hard to breathe, hard to think, and impossible to imagine finding peace in a place that reeked of cruelty and deceit. After just two nights, there was no sign of anything close to happiness.Even though it had been nearly an hour since he hit me for trying to escape, I could still feel his hands gripping my shoulders, holding me down. His dark, possessive eyes flashed in my mind, along with the smirk he wore as he kicked and beat me, dragging me from my room to the living room, forcing me down the stairs.I had screamed inside, but my voice had never made it past my lips.But there wa

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  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Twenty-six

    Jayden's povHere I was, fresh from my business with Mirabella, dressed in a sleek black suit and dark glasses, trailing a woman in a matching suit as she led me deeper into the heart of the Aphrodite Club. This was where the Hive held their meetings.I knew this was not going to be an easy meeting. Being summoned before the Big Five, the leaders of our gang, always spelled trouble for someone like me—an ordinary member on paper. But I was not worried. I had dirt on each of them, the kind of leverage that could tear their whole world apart. That was what got me into the Hive in the first place.What most outsiders didn’t know was that the Aphrodite Club was not just a hotspot for indulgence; it was also the Hive's stronghold. Every member had ties to it, whether they liked it or not. And at the centre of it all was Mr. Lancelot, the Godfather, the oldest living member of the Hive, and the one who owned the club.The Big Five were already there. I entered the room, following the uns

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  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Twenty-seven

    Jayden's povI pulled up to the front of Zayn's house and killed the engine, letting the silence settle around me.I wasn’t just here to make a statement—I was here to remind Zayn of the consequences of playing with fire.After I had stepped out, I strode to the door and knocked.A few seconds passed before it creaked open, revealing a woman in pyjamas. Her hair was tousled, one strand falling across her face, and her eyes were wide, caught between confusion and surprise.A faint smirk tugged at my lips as I let my gaze roam over her because what I was told was true."Can I help you? Who are you?" she asked, her voice a mix of curiosity and wariness.I leaned against the doorframe, a smirk playing at the corners of my mouth. "I should be the one asking you the question. Who are you?" I teased her, even though I already knew who she was.She frowned, folding her arms across her chest. "I’m his girlfriend. Now, who are you?"I chuckled. "Girlfriend? Hmm. Interesting. You must be the r

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  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Twenty-eight

    Author's povCaesar waited in Alfred, his father's living room, tapping his fingers against the arm of the couch. He had been summoned by Alfred, and from the urgency in his voice, he was certain that something was wrong.Finally, Alfred limped into the room, leaning heavily on his cane, his face lined with simmering anger. He stopped a few feet from Caesar with a sharp gaze.“Son,” he said, voice low yet laced with venom, “sometimes, I truly question if you have the progress of this family at heart.”The words struck Caesar like a slap. He blinked, taken aback. “Father… I don’t understand what you mean.”Alfred's eyes narrowed, his lips curling into a sneer. “No true son of mine would sit back while an arrogant bastard like Jayden makes a mockery of me...of us! Are you even trying, Caesar? Or have you simply accepted defeat?! Need I remind you he holds this family's fate?"Caesar’s face hardened in disappointment. “Only a bastard would want such a thing to happen to his family, fat

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  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Twenty-nine

    Mirabella's povAll my life, ever since my mother passed, I had felt like a caged bird, wings clipped, freedom snatched, my existence controlled by whoever held the key. First, it was my father, then Helen, and now Jayden. But Jayden’s grip was different; he didn’t just hold the key—he tightened the bars of the cage, leaving me with no escape, not even the faint hope that had once fluttered within me. He had eyes everywhere, as if he knew my every move before I even made it. I could still feel the sting from my last failed attempt to escape from him. The bruises on my arms hadn’t fully faded, a reminder of his wrath and the “lesson” I had paid for in days spent nursing the pain. If not for Eunice, the only one who showed me kindness in this prison, who had tended to me, something worse would have happened to me because he denied me hospital treatment for my wound.“I own you. I am your god, and you have no choice but to embrace my hell,” he had sneered that day, eyes gleaming with s

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  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Thirty

    Mirabella's povAs my gaze settled on Jayden standing in the doorway, the mask I had worn so carefully slipped right off. My hands started to tremble, giving me away as I stared at him, unable to look away. It was as if the whole room had shrunk, leaving just the two of us. The dim sunlight slipping through the narrow gap outside framed him in a way that felt almost unreal, as if I were seeing him for the first time.From his smooth skin that seemed to absorb the light, to his eyes that could keep people at arm's length yet leave them longing to come closer—eyes that felt like they could see right through me—to his perfectly tousled hair that fell just above his forehead. He was too perfect, almost painfully so, like looking at a statue carved from marble yet somehow alive.If not for the complications of our situation, I would have been captivated, swept away by the surreal charm he exuded so naturally, just as I had been from that first night alone with him in the room at the club

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  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Thirty-one

    Jayden's pov I had a gut feeling something was off with Bella from the way she acted in the living room earlier. Her body language made it clear she was hiding something, so as soon as I got to my room, I checked the tracker. "What the fuck?!" My brows creased in confusion because she had been at home all day according to the tracker. "Why was she now acting nervous?" I could not help but wonder. Even though the tracker had proved me wrong, I could not shake my suspicion—my gut instincts had never let me down. While I was in the shower, a plan suddenly came to mind: install CCTV around the house without Bella or Eunice knowing. “Perfect!” I thought, smiling at how spot-on the idea was. "I shall find out whatever that slut is hiding or is up to." As I headed to the dining room for dinner, I noticed she was not anywhere in sight—not in the living room, and not in the dining room either. I called out her name, but silence answered me back. “Where the hell is that

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  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Seventy-one

    Mirabella's povFor days, I hadn’t given much thought to my conversation with Lucy and Caesar. I had been too caught up with Jayden—spending time together, going on dates, and having sex. But one evening, after dinner, he took me to what everyone believed to be his study room.At first, I thought he was taking me on another date when he mentioned earlier that he had a surprise for me until we stopped in front of the door.At first, I was not sure what I was looking at as the warm glow of a chandelier hanging from the ceiling slowly illuminated the space before me, revealing a breathtaking sight. Floor-to-ceiling shelves lined the walls, packed with books. A large wooden desk sat near the centre, between two chairs. But what truly caught my breath were the artworks. Framed paintings and sketches hung meticulously on the walls. Scattered around the room were more canvases, some stacked against the shelves, some propped up on easels as if abandoned. A scent of aged paper and faint t

  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Seventy

    Mirabella's povI woke up to the soft golden glow of sunlight spilling through the blinds, warming and painting stripes of warmth across my skin.My body instinctively craved a stretch to shake off the remnants of sleep, but just as I began to move, a voice cut through the stillness. “Stop.” It was sharp, yet calm, and it made me freeze mid-motion. Slowly, I turned my head toward the voice, my gaze landing on Jayden.There he was, perched on a stool by the window, a streak of sunlight catching in the messy strands of his hair. A faint smile curved his lips, but his eyes were sharp, focused on the canvas before him. In one hand, he held a brush, dappled with shades of vibrant color, and his other rested lightly on the edge of the easel. The brush danced effortlessly over the canvas, his wrist flicking with confident precision.“Don’t. Move,” he repeated, softer this time, his smile widening ever so slightly.“What the hell are you doing?” I asked, my voice groggy with sleep. H

  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Sixty-nine

    Author's pov"So, you're saying he asked you what she likes?" Caesar smirked, the neon lights of the Aphrodite Club’s VIP section casting a glow on his face as he spoke to Noah, Mirabella's father.Helen had tipped Caesar off that Jayden had asked her for Noah’s contact info and address a few days ago.Curious about why Jayden was interested in meeting Noah, Caesar called him over to figure it out.When Noah confirmed the details, Caesar’s grin widened. "This is getting interesting," he mused, clearly entertained.After giving Noah a stack of cash and telling him to report back the next time Jayden reached out, Caesar dismissed him.Caesar could not stop smiling all through as he watched Noah leave. "This is it right? Since we've confirmed that asshole's weakness, it's time we strike." Levine snarled, a smirk playing on his lips.Helen, who had been sitting beside Caesar cut in, scoffing. "Has he really fallen for her? Even if he has, which I still can’t believe, her of all people?"

  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Sixty-eight

    Mirabella's povThere was nothing more I had prayed for than to find a home—an actual home where love did not feel like a transaction or a weapon. Now, I had it. Jayden, our adopted son Lucas, and Eunice had become my everything. For the first time in my chaotic life, I felt like I belonged somewhere.The room buzzed with warmth as I sat in Lucy and Caesar’s luxurious living room, gushing about my life with Jayden. I spoke with a wide grin, my hands animated as I described Jayden's hilarious antics and his sudden obsession with baking cookies for me. But something was off. Her silence had been gnawing at me for minutes. She usually had this infectious energy that lit up every conversation, but now, she sat stiffly, her hands clutching the hem of her dress like it was the only thing holding her together. Her face was swollen, bruised, and far too quiet. My words faltered mid-sentence, the grin melting from my face. “Lucy, what happened to your face?” I asked.Her eyes darted away

  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Sixty-seven

    Mirabella's povI left the hospital with Jayden and the boy, Lucas, whom he had adopted. To my surprise, Jayden was not just changing towards me—he seemed different overall, especially with how friendly he had been to Lucas since we left the hospital. The man who once seemed cold and distant now wanted to take a little boy on a tour around the house. “Are you sure the kid isn’t your long-lost son?” I raised an eyebrow and smirked.It was so unlike him that I could not resist teasing him about it. His face scrunched in confusion. “I don’t know what you are talking about.” “Have you forgotten how you used to barely tolerate me?” I shot back, crossing my arms. "And now here you are, ready to give Lucas the grand tour.” He let out a scoff, shaking his head in disbelief. “Don’t tell me you are jealous.” “Me? Jealous?” I shrugged nonchalantly, though my smirk gave me away. "Please. I’m just stating the obvious.” That was all it took to flip the switch. His gaze darkened as he bega

  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Sixty-six

    Mirabella's povJayden's voice dropped low. "You probably should have figured it out by now that you were operated on while you were at the club, like so many others in your position."He paused, his eyes fixed on the floor."A tracking chip was implanted in your arm to monitor your movements in case you tried to escape. It’s still there, and it’s how I’ve been able to keep track of you.”The fact that he was finally telling me now... stripping himself bare just like he had been doing of late was the final confirmation I needed that he's now changed and loved me dearly like he had been claiming.Slowly, he raised his gaze, his eyes meeting mine for the first time since he started speaking."You didn’t know, did you?" His voice barely above a whisper.He hesitated, then stepped closer, just two small steps, as if unsure of how close he could get. "I’m sorry for keeping this from you until now," he said, his voice cracking with emotion."I—""It’s okay," I said, cutting him off gently

  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Sixty-five

    Mirabella's povI had expected Jayden to storm into my room first thing this morning, dragging me out of bed out of anger after what happened last night. Instead, I woke up on my own. It made me wonder if maybe, just maybe, he had actually changed like Eunice and Lucy kept insisting—and maybe he did deserve a chance after all.Then it hit me that I had completely flaked on my plan to meet Lucy at the art exhibition last night. Grabbing my phone, I dialled her number but got no answer. I tried again. Still nothing.Feeling a pang of guilt, I typed out a quick message: "I'm sorry, babe. Jayden and I couldn't show up there because something unexpected came up. You know I’d never ditch you on purpose, right?" "Let’s meet up later today so I can make it up to you. We’ve got a lot to talk about!" Even as I sent the message, my stomach twisted with worry. Was she still mad at me? Or worse, was she hurt? I told myself she would eventually reply or call me back, so I pushed the thoughts as

  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Sixty-four

    Jayden's povThe sex with Mirabella last night was thrilling, but a wave of regret kept hitting me afterward. Now, I could not stop questioning if I had made a mistake. Sure, I could blame the alcohol, but was that really a valid excuse? I let out a heavy sigh as I drove to the hospital to check on the boy I had hit last night as Ariana’s words of advice kept echoing in my mind. “I’ll deal with that later,” I muttered to myself, even though I hoped Mirabella would not feel hurt to prevent pulling us back together—exactly what Ariana had warned me against. When I reached the hospital's registration desk, I felt a small wave of relief when the nurse informed me the boy was awake and doing fine. Without wasting a second, I headed straight to his ward. The moment I walked in, our eyes met. He tried to adjust himself in bed but winced, clutching his side. “Take it easy,” I said softly, offering a faint smile as I moved closer. He kept his hand on his ribs, his eyes narrowing in susp

  • Billionaire Falls for Prostitute   Chapter Sixty-three

    Mirabella's pov“Why are you trying to drink yourself to death?” I asked Jayden, surprise and shock still etched on my face. He didn't say anything but only stared at the ceiling as though it held the answers to every question he was too tired to ask. The Jayden I knew was sharp, always in control. But version of him looked... shattered and exposed, a shift that had been obvious since he struck the boy. "Why are you doing this to yourself?" I asked gently, moving a little closer. He muttered something under his breath, too low to catch at first, but the words eventually registered.“What if the boy dies, uh?” His eyes darted to mine, wild and glassy, searching me for something I didn’t understand. "I can't just stop wondering about the possibility no matter how hard I try not to."It was hard to ignore the state he was in."You are drunk, Jayden," I said, closing the distance between us after realising there was no point in having this conversation with him again. "Come on, l

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