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A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 75. The Threat
MR GEORGE'S POV "Anna, blame your death on your useless father," I spat at Annabelle, Trump's daughter, as I sat down in the dimly lit room of my Texas home. I gazed directly at her, feeling no remorse. All I cared about was getting my goods or money back. After all, Calvin had proven to be incompetent, just like JONES, his brother, whom I'd locked up for several years.I was sure that if CALVIN knew his brother was alive, he would have planned to kill me by now. But he was too stupid to even recognize when a car crash was real or staged. He never deserved to be one of my gang leaders.“Am I right?” I thought to myself. If Calvin didn't know his brother was still alive, then I need to act very fast before he does find Juliet in this Texas.Meanwhile, I passed my phone to Annabelle. "Be careful with it. I'm putting it on loudspeaker, and you're going to speak with your stupid father."I'd explained the situation to Annabelle before she started trembling. "Please, I'm not the one who c
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DIANA’S POV We arrived at an old mill warehouse in the house gate of Texas. The warehouse's stone facade blended seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Narrow windows with metal frames stood like empty eyes, while a large, wooden door with a rusted handle appeared to be the only entrance.As we stepped out of the car and inside the warehouse, the creaking of the old wooden floorboards beneath our feet echoed through the cavernous space. The air was thick with the scent of decay and neglect. Flickering fluorescent lights cast eerie shadows on the walls, illuminating old machinery and dusty relics of a bygone era.“Why do I feel like something is going to happen here?" I whispered to myself,A sense of nostalgia hung heavy in the air, but it was clear that this place had been abandoned for decades. I couldn't shake the feeling that we were being watched, and the silence was oppressive.I kept my gaze on both sides, even though we were here to meet Lorenzo. But I still had fears was
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-28A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 77. Set up
TRUMP'S POVThe loud, blood-curdling scream that pierced the room sent a chill down my spine. Theresa's anguished cry echoed through the house, a haunting sound that seemed to freeze time itself.I rushed to her side, my heart racing with a sense of foreboding. What I saw made my blood run cold. Theresa was kneeling on the floor, her eyes fixed in horror on the body bag that lay before her.As I watched in stunned silence, Theresa's trembling hands slowly unzipped the bag, revealing the lifeless body of Annabelle inside. Her eyes were frozen, her body cold. A single gunshot wound marred her otherwise flawless skin, a grim reminder of the violence that had taken her life.Theresa's scream had been a reaction to the unspeakable horror that lay before her. Now, she sat in stunned silence, her eyes fixed on Annabelle's body, her face a mask of shock and grief. I could feel her pain, her anguish, as she struggled to come to terms with the brutal reality that had been thrust upon her.There
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-28A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 78. The Right Password
JULIET'S POV As I walked in, Theresa's head was bowed downward, facing the marble tiles of the station.“I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister," I said, sitting down beside Theresa in the station. "Thank you, Juliet," her voice was slow. This was a different Theresa; she wasn't as harsh as the same one I had thought I knew. She was cool, I guess. The death of her sister seemed to have softened her heart and changed her into a better person."Theresa, you need to take it easy and not think too much about it," I said. "I know you loved Annabelle as your blood sister, even though she's not your biological sister.""Don't say that, Juliet!" She sprang into a bit of anger when she heard what I said. "She's still my sister; she will forever remain my sister, even in death." Her voice was slow yet firm."I'm so sorry," I said, trying to comfort and console her. "I'm just trying to let you know that she needs all the love and prayer, even if she's dead now. Let's try and give her a befit
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-28A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 79. Revelation
Mark's POV "We've collected the flash drive, like you have demanded, but now something is not clear to us," I spoke on top of my voice as I kept gazing at my mom sitting upright on a wooden chair in front of me."What did you see, Mark?" she asked, and I think she had not even been able to open the flash drive or know what was inside. She just kept it safe until we found it."Mom, the flash drive contains important information about your husband, George.” I said in a low tone,“Ahh!" She exclaimed,"Information about his atrocities," I explained."What! So, Jones gave me the flash that contains secrets, and I gave it to Erick, my investigative officer, and, in turn, I think he has watched everything.” My mom tried to gather all instances to make sense."Oh, maybe he cracked it open and gave it back to me, telling me to keep it very well and give it to Juliet. I didn't know there was something so important in the flash," my mom uttered, her voice laden with seriousness. Her weak voic
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-28A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 80. Suspicion
THERESA’S POV I stepped into the dimly lit room; immediately I stumbled upon Mark and Juliet by the door, rushing out of the office. Ethan was startled and quickly picked up something from the wooden table, gently slotting it into his pocket while fixing his gaze on me."Ah, Ethan, sorry to startle you. I think you're busy, right? I'll come back," I said and turned back, facing the door.But then he rushed to me, holding my hand immediately. "Oh, no, no, you can stay. I'm free now. You can be with me since Mark and Juliet are all out," he demanded, and I was pleased by his warm welcome.Then he kept fixing his gaze on me, his concerned eyes fixed on me the whole time. "Don't leave yet, Theresa," he demanded again, and I calmed down, sitting beside him."You see, I've been searching for the right time to say that you are the most beautiful lady I've ever seen," he said, his voice low yet firm, sending shivers down my spine."Is this a joke or what?" I asked, trying not to become a vic
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-28A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 81. Avenge me not
CHAPTER 81. AVENGE ME NOTDIANA'S POV My heart aches, even though it's emptied of your present love; my mindset is affected by the memory we shared; my body shivers without your coat around to cover me. My eyes are blurry from continuous crying after I saw you slip away from my hand. My legs were shaking, and I couldn't walk around during your burial ceremony, Lorenzo. “I am burying you today, the same day that I was born to. How could you leave me on the same day I came to this life?” I whispered woefully to myself as I saw my brother being lowered like a seed that is about to be planted and germinate food in a few months. All I'm left with is the document you gave at your last moment. This isn't enough to show that you will still be around to protect me. “Why did you give your life to me? Why did you die instead of me?” You could have just let the bullet hit me.As I stood there looking at the whole burial ceremony unveil itself, I began to lose my mind. I kept on reminiscing ab
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-29A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 82. The Disc
ERICK'S POV"Maya, I guess we have to follow them all through the night to see who kidnapped William, my brother," I whispered inwardly to myself as we approached a dark home, me and Maya, my partner."Erick, we need to act fast. It might be a trap. Please, let's get out of here," Maya warned, her voice low and urgent. But I kept on going. I never wanted my brother to be hurt because of me. He's innocent of everything I've been doing as an investigative officer.But it was too late. As we stopped and stepped inside, my eyes widened in horror. On the screen in front of us, a video played, showing my brother hospitalized and helpless. A voice, cold and menacing, spoke from the shadows."Welcome, Erick. I see you're right on time. You're just in time to witness your brother's demise," the voice sneered.I was sent a shiver down to my vein. My heart almost popped out from my chest."Erick, you better leave this place right now, or you'll witness what you don't want to witness," the voice
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A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son My Last Breathe
JULIET'S POVI and Camara were tied up in chairs in the damp, dimly lit basement alongside Maria, who had been shot in the leg by George's ruthless hand.“Ahn," she groaned in pain.In the main sitting room, the sound of our labored breathing echoed through the cold, unforgiving space, devoid of any warmth or compassion."Call your dad and tell him to reveal where the diamond is," George demanded, his voice cold, menacing, and laced with sinister intent as he continued to torture us, taking great pleasure in our suffering and anguish.I was forced to call Diana Ross. When George shot Maria in the second leg again, “Ehhhh!" she groaned in pain, her eyes laced with tears streaming down her face, blood gushing out from her two legs.George sneered, "You'd better do that before you lose your friend." He handed me the phone, and I couldn't watch the horror again, so I called Diana Ross directly.After a few seconds, Diana picked up the call. "Diana, I need to speak with my dad. He's around
A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 99. Unmasked
JULIET'S POV "I need you to confirm the identity of two men," I said to Mark in a low tone as we sat in a small room.Mark replied, "Okay, we're running the check now."I asked, "How are you doing?"Mark responded, "We're doing well. It's not going to be easy, but we're on it."I smiled, thinking, "I know it's not easy. In fact, I'm beginning to hate George more each day, but I'll remain calm until this is finished.After a few seconds, Khalid came up with the information. "Yeah, I found it. Both Walter and Caleb are part of George's associates. Recently, they visited George in London."I realized, "You're right, Khalid. I was in the mansion when they came to visit George. I overheard them discussing the multi-million-worth of diamonds that belong to my father."Khalid added, "They're into diamond mining, coal mining, prostitution, and illegal drugs, just like George. The only difference is that they keep a low profile and avoid anything related to law enforcement."Mark chimed in, "
A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 98. New Demand
GEORGE'S POVCaleb and Walter Reed were raging at the receiving end of my phone, their voices fixed on mine. I had promised them multi-million-worth of diamonds, but Jones had refused to tell me where the diamonds were being held, even before he escaped."Fuck it!" I muttered to myself, smashing my hand on my face. "Just give me some time, guys. Give me some time, and I'll still get the diamond for you.""It's high time you gave us the diamond. It's high time you returned our money to us. This isn't a joke anymore. We've given you enough time—more than three months—to get the diamond for us, and we've paid an advance payment of fifty percent each." Walter Reed's voice was laced with anger.Caleb added, "Who the fuck are you? Are you going to refund the money or give us the diamond? Whichever way, we need your answer right now."The atmosphere on the phone was blazing with rage, and I remained silent, unsure of what to say. Then, a crazy idea popped into my mind."I have some goods in
A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 97. The Disguised
MARK'S POV We sat in the black van, waiting for the right moment as planned. The judge's men were supposed to take Juliet, Kamara, and Maria in, creating a proper situation. We waited until exactly 10:30 PM, and then I gave the signal.At 11:30 PM, I whispered urgently to Juliet, "It's time.Juliet nodded, and Khalid and I swiftly opened the van door. We stepped out, and I accompanied the three of them for about two blocks away from the main location.I hid behind a red car, allowing the three of them to walk together as planned. They played their roles, joking and chasing each other, making it look real.After a few seconds, some men pulled up beside them. I noticed Juliet trembling and fidgeting before they packed into the car. As the five of them stepped out, they immediately circled around the women.“Pretty ladies," they teased them simultaneously.One of the men pointed a gun at Maria, now Deleila, and another grabbed Camara's hand. The other two grabbed Juliet, holding her at
A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 96. NEW DISGUISE
JULIET'S POV A longtime friend and skilled expert in disguise, Khalid worked his magic on Juliet, transforming her into a completely new person. Her features were altered, and her appearance was changed, making it impossible to recognize her as Juliet.Her hair was now a darker shade, and her eyes were a different color. She looked confident and determined, ready to take on a new role."Wow, Khalid, you're a genius!" I exclaimed, amazed at the transformation. "She looks completely different now. You're the best!"Khalid smiled proudly. "I've been working on this technique for months. It's going to be a game-changer for our future operations."I gave Juliet a new identity, "Elena," and with that, she was reborn. Khalid performed the same transformation on Camara, who was now known as "Margaret," and Maria, the lady sent by Mr. Carvin, who was renamed "Deleila."All three of them were disguised with new, designed faces and dressed up in small white tops, short skirts, and black shoes.
A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 95. Warning Theresa
MARK'S POV "Now that my dad and your mom are safe, I think it's time to execute our plan," I said to Juliet as she sat before me."I have an idea," Juliet said, turning to me. "If we're finding it difficult to nail Mr. George, then I think the only solution is to use his own tactics against him."Her explanation was laced with confusion, and I remained silent, trying to understand what she meant."Juliet, what do you mean?" I asked, trying to clarify."What I'm trying to say is that we need to use his own weapon against him." Why don't we turn his own game back on him?" Juliet asked, her eyes sparkling with determination.I was still confused, and Juliet could see it. She smiled, stood up, and walked towards the mini-bar. She poured herself a glass of red wine and handed me another."What I mean, Mark, is that what if I become one of his subjects? After all, he's still in the business of prostitution and exploiting young women. Why don't I use that opportunity to get close to him?" J
A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 94. Free Mr Jones
DIANA’S POVAs we arrived at the Sin City warehouse, I couldn't help but reminisce about the building's notorious experience I had and the intricate construction that made it a formidable fortress. The walls seemed to whisper tales of the illicit activities that had taken place within its confines. We cautiously made our way inside, our guns at the ready."Stay alert," I whispered to my team, my eyes scanning the dimly lit interior. "We don't know what we're up against."Suddenly, the silence was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Jenkins and his men had ambushed us, and we found ourselves in the midst of a fierce battle. Bullets whizzed past my head, and I ducked behind a nearby crate, returning fire with precision."Take cover!" I yelled to my team as we struggled to gain the upper hand.The gunfight raged on for what felt like an eternity, the sound of gunfire and screams filling the air. But we refused to back down, determined to bring Jenkins to justice.Finally, after what felt
A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 93. He went Rogue
GEORGE'S POVThe club, once a haven for my illicit dealings, had suddenly transformed into a cauldron of rage and betrayal. The air was thick with tension as I received the news from Anderson that those ordered to kill my wife are dead; the operation hadn't been successful. Claire was still alive, despite all the plans I had made.I sprang into anger as Anderson and Gerard stood before me. My face turned beet red with rage as I slammed my cup to the ground, shattering it into a hundred pieces. The sound echoed through the club, making everyone's head turn. My eyes blazed with fury as I glared at Anderson and Gerard, demanding to know how they had been alerted to leave the hospital before they arrived."How did they know?" I spat, my voice venomous. "You two were the only ones who knew about the plan. Who talked"? I asked again.The two men stood frozen, unsure of how to respond. Then, Anderson, trying to compose himself, finally spoke up after a few seconds of awkward silence. "Sir,
A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step son 92. Diana Ross
JULIET'S POV "Juliet, have you called the person you wanted to inform about my mom's safety?" Mark's trembling voice asked as he sat down on the sofa in front of me."I will try to call her right now and check," I responded, as I fixed my gaze directly at him.Mark's eyes widened in surprise. "She's a female, Mark," I added.Mark's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Who is it?" he asked, his voice laced with surprise."Diana Ross," I declared, and Mark's mouth dropped open in shock."You mean Diana Ross was the one you contacted?" Mark's question hung in the air.I smiled, picked up my phone, and dialed Diana's number. "Mark, I didn't become a gang leader for fun. I have many connections and contacts you've never thought of."As I waited for Diana to pick up the call. At first, she didn't answer, but on the second try, she picked up but hung up."I hope Diana was able to save her." I asked, my mind racing with worry.If Mrs. Claire were to be killed, Mark would lose everything, leaving o
