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78. The Right Password
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A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step sonย ย ย 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.โ I said in a low tone,โAhh!" 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.โ 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
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-28A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step sonย ย ย 80. Suspicion
THERESAโS 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
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-28A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step sonย ย ย 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. โI 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?โ 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. โWhy did you give your life to me? Why did you die instead of me?โ 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
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-29A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step sonย ย ย 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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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-29A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step sonย ย ย 83. The Plan
JULIET'S POV "Hello Mark, we are at the main gate of Anarchy Mansion now," Eric called out, informing Mark on the phone. Mark signaled to Mr Calvin."Mr. Calvin, I have a friend at your main gate. I'd like you to give your man the order to let him in without inspection," Mark said.Mr. Calvin ordered his man to let them enter. After Erick and Maya swiftly entered the mansion's compound, they approached the main door. As we could see them through the transparent glass of the door, Mr. Calvin clapped to one of his maids, Lucian, to bring a drink for Erick and his partner, Maya.After a few seconds, Lucian brought a silver tray with a red wine placed on it and four different glass cups. She served all of us except Mr. Calvin.That was when I sparked to life, saying, "I have a plan." Everyone paused to hear what she had to say."I have a plan to gradually strip George of his rights from Novartis Company Limited," Juliet began. "We need to make sure that this evidence is tangible, and th
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-29A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step sonย ย ย 84. A Night that never end
JULIET'S POV "I'm scared," I said, as I kept on feeling like we were doing the wrong thing, from me going into a deeper route to find myself and my lost inheritance "Juliet, there's nothing to be afraid of," Mark replied, his voice reassuring. "After all, we're in this together. You're not doing this alone."I felt the fear of the unknown, of what I was about to go into, roaming inside me and getting the better of me. If I didn't conquer my fear, how would I be the CEO of Novartis Company Limited? How would I be the rightful heir that my father groomed me to be?I said in a low tone to Mark, who in turn just smiled and chuckled back at me, giving me an assurance that everything I'm trying to do will become a success.Mark replied, "Juliet, just believe in yourself."We kept on discussing this on our giant bed, our faces upward, gazing at the ceiling while we leaned on each other, our bodies locked up together. โUh!" I felt the chemistry between us.After all, this had been a while,
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-29A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step sonย ย ย 85. Bang!
MARK'S POVI still wondered why Ethan had called me so suddenly. It was 12 midnight, and this was unlike him. He had kept it brief on the phone.My mind continued to reel as I drove past the dark streets of Texas, heading to the department parking lot.I didn't know why he had called me, but I needed to get there as soon as possible. I was sure he wouldn't have called me for nothing. I continued proceeding, speeding off on the street without excitement.After a few minutes, I arrived at the huge department of detective, and I saw Ethan standing upright, leaning against his car, his black SUV shining under the light of the parking lot. His smile intimidating me immediately he saw me coming. โMaybe he has good news for me, but I still wondered why I was being called there by him,โ I whispered to myself as I brushed my head and then stepped down from my car, heading towards him directly."Ethan, I hope there's no problem," I asked immediately, getting to his side and shaking his hand.H
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-29A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step sonย ย ย 86. Black Heart
MARK'S POV I arrived at the mansion, my eyes scanning the door, which was open wide. I rushed inside, calling out, "Juliet! Juliet!"When I entered, I saw two men, one of whom had a gun in his hand. He held the trigger and shot unexpectedly.โBang!" And I initially thought the gunshot had come from him. Instead, the gunshot had come through the window and hit his forehead, leaving his blood splashing like rainwater on Juliet's body.The second man was shot in the neck and brain, and both of them fell lifelessly to the ground in front of Juliet, who had fainted upon hearing the gunshot.I rushed to her side, calling her name again, "Juliet! Juliet! Wake up!" She sneezed, and the sneeze brought her back to life. She was jittery and then began trembling and fidgeting. She saw the lifeless bodies on the floor and asked, "What happened, Mark? What happened? How did they...?"She cut herself, realizing she thought I was the one who had killed them. I pointed to a sniper who had helped kil
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-29
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A Contractual Affair: Falling For The Billionaire's Step sonย ย ย 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.โAhn," 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, โEhhhh!" 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 sonย ย ย 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 sonย ย ย 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 timeโmore than three monthsโto 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 sonย ย ย 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.โPretty 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 sonย ย ย 96. NEW DISGUISEย
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 sonย ย ย 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 sonย ย ย 94. Free Mr Jones
DIANAโS 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 sonย ย ย 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 sonย ย ย 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
