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Bound By The Billionaires Contract 52: Bad Feeling
Avery’s POV With the spotlight on me, I had a tough time adjusting to the numerous stares I got from people around me. Emma tried to calm me down, but it was futile, coupled with the fact that I was expecting, “Emma, please can you take me to the restroom, I need to calm down It's getting difficult to breath.” I whispered in her ears. Nodding slightly she signaled to Sheila so she could keep an eye on her purse, standing up elegantly we made our way to the restroom. It was as magnificent as the hall where the runway was held. Emma looked at me with concern in her eyes, “Avery, do you want to go back home? You know you don’t have to stay here for so long, I can actually drive you back to the resort if you ask me to.” I felt guilty for making her feel this way, “No Emma I'm not so used to getting numerous stares, it's been so long since I last attended a fashion week, and was the center of attraction for so many. I just need to unwind, it would be terrible if I let you miss the fas
Last Updated : 2024-08-27Bound By The Billionaires Contract 53: Cat out of The Bag
Avery’s POVWe got to an exquisite restaurant since Jamal sponsored another dinner date, but this time around Khloe and Shelia did not join us. Emma placed our orders, since I was feeling light-headed I ordered casserole and rice with toasted lobsters. This was my craving right now, which was weird as I had a seafood allergy. Glancing at Jamal, I saw how he kept staring at me, what made me more surprised was he did not take his eyes off me even while Emma was there. I grew uncomfortable under his gaze, so I decided to compliment him, “Mr. Jamal congratulations on your achievements, it would never have occurred to me that you were this affluent because you are always gentle and reserved.” I added casually but was trying to get his response so bad. Jamal cleared his throat with a warm smile on his face, damn! Those gorgeous green eyes that I would love to glance at every morning when I wake up. “Avery! Get your shit together.” I screamed in my head.“I’ve never been a fan of braggin
Last Updated : 2024-08-27Bound By The Billionaires Contract 54: Reputation
Liam’s POV“Stop right there, Laura, How dare you walk out on me? I said stop right there.” I added yanking her hair to make I stay put.“Ouch!” she yelped, wincing in pain. I felt sorry seeing that I hurt her but then no one dared to disobey me, not in my house. “When do you start disobeying me, Laura? I'm asking you a fucking question, speak up.” I snapped while she was nursing her scalp. Laura shot me a death glare and said,“This is no way to treat a woman you claim to love Liam, I'm not Avery who takes shit from you, I would never let you treat me with no regard.” she spat out with so much hate while tears slowly streamed down her cheeks. I felt a sense of remorse, but I needed to instill fear in her so she would not try something that stupid again. Clearing my throat I replied, “And what makes you different from Avery? If I could do that to my wife, why can’t I do it to you.” Her countenance suddenly darkened as she stood staring into my eyes, “What did I do wrong, Liam? Tel
Last Updated : 2024-08-27Bound By The Billionaires Contract 55: Fun
Avery’s POVA soft knock on the door woke me up from sleep, yawning and stretching out on the bed I said, “Come in the door is opened.” while adjusting my night dress. Emma walked into my room with the brightest smile plastered on her face, she looked so gorgeous in her cashmere skirt and shirt. “Good morning, sleepy head,” she teased while she opened the curtains. The sun cast a beautiful reflection all over my room, “Ouch! Emma! I planned to sleep for at least two more hours since we made us play catch at the beach yesterday.” I wailed trying to close my eyes while she started laughing. “We all had fun Avery, and it was a good way to lighten up your mood after everything that happened after the show. How do you feel now?” she asked while sitting close to me. I sat up on the bed and placed my hands gently on my thigh, “Thanks to you Emma I feel a lot better, talking to you about what happened helped in lifting the burden I've carried inside for so long. I'm grateful I have a frie
Last Updated : 2024-08-27Bound By The Billionaires Contract 56: Second Choice
Avery’s POVAdjusting myself on the chair I cocked my head sideways, “So are you investigating me now Jamal or Are you a secret reporter?” I teased. His countenance suddenly dropped, “No that's not it Ave, I'm just concerned that’s all. Why would I do something as stupid as that.” I could not help but laugh heartily at the fact that he was fooled by my question. “Oh Jamal, you are still so easy to prank, even a two-year-old would prank you and go scot-free. I was only joking, I know you mean well. You have proven that time and time again, If there is anyone who hurt you it would be me.” I replied softly while staring at him. Gosh! He is still as handsome as ever, Jamal looked better than Liam in a thousand ways. But it's too late to count my losses, “So back to your question Jamal, unfortunately, the test strip was positive. I'm pregnant Jamal with Liam’s baby wishing I was not. The truth is I don't even know what to do, I'm nonetheless quite indecisive about keeping it or letting
Last Updated : 2024-08-27Bound By The Billionaires Contract 57: Innocently
Liam’s POVPacing around my study I tried to take deep breaths in calming myself down. I looked at the message on my phone and placed the phone back on the table. How did she request such an outrageous amount? I need more than enough money to make my trip to Hollywood more smooth. Reaching for my phone, I was caught between calling Nana or Laura, maybe if I spoke to either of them I would be able to sort myself out. Why would Laura do something this heartless to me? Sighing, I moved closer to the mini bar and got myself a glass of whiskey, gulping the entire content in the glass to calm my nerves it felt like my chest was burning up. “Aaargh!!!” Hitting the glass on the table forcefully I thought it was going to shatter, but thankfully it was still intact. Suddenly, there was a knock on my door, “Come in,” my voice sounded so hoarse. Maria walked into my study with her head slightly bowed. I was really not in the mood to have any long conversation, but then I would always make an
Last Updated : 2024-08-27Bound By The Billionaires Contract 58: Company indeed
Avery’s POV Sitting by the window while the plane glided through the clouds for some reason I felt so elated when I woke up this morning. The conversation with Jamal yesterday made me so happy, I could not remember the last time I felt so delighted. Emma patted my hand softly, “Are you okay, Avery? You have been smiling since we boarded the plane, did something happen yesterday while I was away? I noticed you were so joyful yesterday when I returned from my meeting, it was almost like the Avery I left was not the same person I met when I returned.” she inquired while arching her brows suspiciously.Blushing sheepishly, I tugged a strand of my hair that was dangling in my face behind my ear, “Nothing really happened Emma, I just had a good time yesterday. After the games we played I felt a lot better and staying at home all day with Jamal, we spoke about a few things. Surprisingly, we had similar experiences.” I said quickly when I realized I was already spilling too much. Emma smil
Last Updated : 2024-08-27Bound By The Billionaires Contract 59: Pregnancy
Avery’s POVJamal received a phone call, but he refused to answer it instead he dialed another number. “Good afternoon Doc, I’m at the hospital. I wanted to confirm if you are around.” he said politely. Straining to listen to his conversation with the doctor but the only thing I got to hear was, “Okay, Alright sir, we are on our way.” Smiling at me, he reconfirmed, “Are you ready for this Ave? You know we can always leave. Then you can go on and live your life the way you want to.” Sighing, I replied for the third time, “Jamal I'm ready I already gave you my word, and I'm not going back on it. Let's get this test done.” He looked at me softly before leading the way, and we arrived at a sophisticated office on the third floor. Thankfully there was an elevator so it helped with the fatigue I was already experiencing. Jamal knocked on the door once before turning the door knob. A middle-aged man was sitting behind his PC with a cup of coffee on his table, immediately he saw Jamal,
Last Updated : 2024-08-28
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Bound By The Billionaires Contract 120: Finally, New Beginning
Avery’s POVI heard footsteps approaching while I moved cautiously on the chair, “Who do we have here? It's fucking Avery Livingstone!” her voice echoed across the warehouse.Instantly I felt rage course through my bloodstream, I knew this voice even in my sleep. Laura Jones!Someone moved closer, probably a bodyguard then removed my blindfold and the cloth on my mouth roughly before moving away. I blinked twice trying to get a hang of my environment, suddenly I felt so scared seeing the fierce-looking bodyguards standing close to me.Recoiling into my shell, I redirected my gaze to Laura who had an evil smirk on her face, “So the almighty Avery is finally in front of me. I warned you, but you just did not listen, always thinking you are better than me. Who's the boss now?” she taunted, moving closer to me.I stared daggers at her but was taken aback when I saw Khloe walking behind her holding a pistol. My heartbeat increased and I started piecing the puzzle together, Khloe called Jam
Bound By The Billionaires Contract 119: Kidnapping Chaos
Author’s POVA week later they went to the hospital to do an Ultrasound since Avery had been complaining of the baby kicking too much. Jamal has been cooking and making her happy while they awaited the arrival of the baby.He wasn't acting like the baby was not his, Avery’s mom was more than grateful when she found out Jamal was the way who paid for her treatment. She became more furious at Liam and prayed silently that he would live in regret for the pain he caused her daughter.“Miss Avery, can you see your baby’s features carefully, he is growing so well. I can see that Jamal took good care of the both of you, thankfully the ultrasound shows no sign of any complication.” Dr. Leonard said, passing Jamal a napkin.He wiped off the gel carefully while smiling warmly, “He looks so cute Ave.” Grinning, she replied, “My little champ will be here soon.”When he was done Jamal helped Avery up while she breathed heavily since it was just a few days away from her EDD. “Thank you, babe.” Aver
Bound By The Billionaires Contract 118: Shocking Truth
Avery’s POVPondering on the revelation I just got from Mrs. Galloway a notification popped up on my phone. I checked it and discovered it was a threat from an unknown number,“Watch your back, Avery, I'm coming for you. This is not over yet, Liam is mine, and I refuse to share him with you. I don't mind wiping your footprint off the surface of this earth, be warned!!”Instantly I knew it was from Laura, taking a deep breath I wondered what she still wanted from me. I could not understand how I was standing in her way to be with Liam. It sounded so absurd, but then I decided to report it to Jamal so we could get a restraining order on her too.Jamal arrived hours later, “How is my baby doing?” he said, placing a soft kiss on my forehead. Exhaling sharply I replied,“ It has been a hell of a day babe, I'm happy you are here, can we go home now?”He stared at me in a funny way, “Alright, but you will have to give me every single detail about it.” he said before reaching for my brunch pac
Bound By The Billionaires Contract 117: Secret Revealed
Avery’s POV Two weeks later, I glanced at the handsome young man driving me to the studio. Jamal was indeed a blessing to me, he went as far as employing bodyguards from a security company to guard the studio. Smiling he drove into the parking lot of the studio before turning the ignition off. “Make sure you sort everything with the galleries today, don’t forget your promise this is your last day coming to work. Try not to stress your beautiful self, I love you always, Ave.” he said before leaning in and claiming my lips softly. I moaned loudly in his mouth, Jamal quickly jerked away from me. “You are doing it again, please you can step out now before I do something drastic like claiming you in the backseat now!” he said running his finger through his hair. Blushing I replied, “Yes sire, have a lovely day too. Don’t get too worked up I know you will certainly smash your pitch. I love you.” Jamal stepped down from the car and held the door for me, assisting me with my bags. Thankf
Bound By The Billionaires Contract 116: Rock bottom
Liam’s POVI sauntered into the sitting room feeling weary, my jaw ached so bad I could no longer feel my gum. At this moment, I realized I already lost Avery two years ago from the time I first raised my hand to smack her across her face and also when I cheated on her with Lisa, my secretary. Exhaling I slumped on the couch, reaching for the whiskey bottle I gulped the whole content. Staring around the sitting room, my life flashed before me, and I recalled how Avery and I were so happy before my ego spoiled everything we built. My head started spinning terribly. I felt like dying, my career was over even with every tactic I used in trying to get these directors to invest in my company it was useless. The funny thing was my grandfather resolved to donate half of his properties to Charity when he passed away, so there was no inheritance waiting for me since I failed to keep my marriage. Sighing, I reached for the second bottle of whiskey, How long would I plead with Avery? Deep dow
Bound By The Billionaires Contract 115: Protection
Author’s POVEarlier, Jamal and Avery were having a conversation in the sitting room, “Babe since your EDD is close I want you to stop going to the studio in the meantime, After postpartum you can start going again. Could you please do this one thing for me? I don't feel settled knowing that Liam is trying to get you back, and we don't know how violent he can become when you keep refusing him.” Jamal said while massaging Avery’s shoulders gently.“Yes…! This feels so good, right there, that’s the spot.” Avery replied, completely immersed in the massage. “Avery!! Are you even listening?”She paused and stared at him softly, “Jamal that’s the only way I get to leave the house, you are always going off to work and coming back home late. My mom has her therapy sessions during the week and Emma is still on her vacation, so what do I do? And I have two art pieces to deliver after this, I'm done. I promise to be more careful, and we could file a restraining order against Liam.” Avery replied
Bound By The Billionaires Contract 114: His Obsession
Liam’s POVWhat would I do to make Avery come back to me? This question rang through my mind while I sat in my car after being chased out of the studio by Avery’s security.I sighed heavily, shortly after I saw Jamal running crazily out of his car into the studio. He came out hurriedly in less than five minutes holding Avery who was unconscious in his hands while running towards the car.He closed the car door and looked around the neighborhood searching for something. I quickly lowered my head to prevent him from seeing my features behind the steering wheel, Jamal drove out from the studio to the hospital.Immediately I panicked before turning on the ignition of my car, what could be the problem? I hoped silently in my heart that something terrible would happen to Avery and my baby.Hitting my forehead lightly I cursed myself, “Liam! Why do you destroy things when you are supposed to be fixing them? You are still as selfish as ever, you kept on sneaking up on Avery knowing fully well
Bound By The Billionaires Contract 113: Heart To Heart
Chapter 113Avery’s POV Jamal held me close while we left the hospital, Dr. Leonardo told him something, but they discussed it in hushed tones while the nurse took my blood sample. He returned saying everything was normal, but after the discussion his countenance was disturbing. It was obvious something was going on, but Jamal was keeping it away from me, so I made up my mind to get the details from him before going to bed. We stopped at the pharmacy down the road and Jamal got down to get the supplements I needed and some drugs Dr. Leonard prescribed earlier at the hospital. I watched him walk into the pharmacy, he looked so tensed and angry but tried his best to calm himself down. Clutching my dress I tried to calm myself down, Liam cornering me at the studio was something I never thought he was going to do. Reaching for my purse, I took my phone out and dialed my mom’s number, “Hello, mommy,” I said, immediately she answered. “My lovely daughter Avery, How have you been? I t
Bound By The Billionaires Contract 112: Confronting Liam
Avery’s POVThe incident with Liam suddenly made me jittery, Jamal noticed how I easily forgot minimal details and how I kept dropping items on the ground in our bedroom. We moved to the guest room yesterday, Jamal helped to move all my stuff and got me a new massage chair. It felt so good last night when I tried it out, but it did not help with my fear of being cornered by Liam at the shopping mall. What became crazy was the fact that I knew Liam must have scouted for me through my social media page, and he knew where my studio was located. In the last two days, I came up with a sob story of how I was experiencing a series of cramps and just felt like resting all in a bid to outrun Liam, but now I just needed to get back to work. It is just a few weeks from my EDD and I still have two art pieces to complete. Sighing, I stepped on the accelerator while I drove down the road heading for the studio. Jamal left the house a couple of hours ago, it would be unfair to request that he dr
