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Chapter 58. The Heat of the Betrayal and Desire
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Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 59. Fractured fates
In the midst of the turmoil, the chilly, inconsistent light of emergency lamps flickered over the corridor littered with trash. In Nathan's ears, his heart beat like a war drum, each beat reflecting the chaos within. Though the group had been forced dispersed in the ensuing chaos, the secret room had been accessible—a promise of safety and secrets. The importance of their task became horrifyingly evident as cries and muffled fights echoed across the warehouse.Nathan stumbled forward, his forehead a mixture of perspiration and blood. Anger at the betrayal, dread of the unidentified enemy, and a desperate need for Anita—the ray of hope in the midst of the storm—were all swirling about in his mind. Every action he performed was a conflict between his urge to recover the love that had once defined him and his obligation to preserve his legacy. He rounded a corner and almost bumped into Gregor, who was dragging a fallen metal object out of a small opening. Gregor shouted out, "Nath
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For a brief period, the eerie glimmer of the hidden door at the far end of the tunnel broke through the stifling blackness. The squad, which was exhausted from the combat, including Nathan, Anita, Gregor, Stacy, and the tactical operatives, froze in breathless expectation as the shadow of the unexpected visitor loomed in the threshold. Every heartbeat and pulse reflected the seriousness of the situation. It seemed as though the burden of all previous treacheries and unspoken secrets had combined into one terrible moment. Nathan's eyes tightened as he moved closer, surrounding Anita with a fierce protectiveness that conveyed all the remorse and resolve that had characterised his path. "Who are you?" he commanded, his voice resonating in the quiet that had descended upon the hallway.A face that had plagued their minds for years—that of Sophia Walker, Harry's ex-mistress and, as fate would have it, Anita's half-sister—came into view as the figure slowly moved into the light, not an
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-30Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 61. The Architect's warning
As the screen's icy blue glimmer flickered in the dark hallway, Nathan's hold on the encrypted drive grew more firm. The words burned like an unavoidable prophecy into his consciousness as the transmission pulsed menacingly. "The reckoning is just getting started." — The Architect The steel walls of the warehouse were being howled at by the raging storm outside. The earth trembled beneath them as thunder boomed in the distance. But the real storm was right here, ready to hit in the shadows, not out there.Anita gulped forcefully while keeping her eyes fixed on the TV. There was something about those words that made her shiver. the architect. Although it was a name she had never heard of, it bore the weight of a constant presence—someone who had been keeping an eye on them from the start. Sophia took a step forward, her face white. She repeated, her voice hardly audible above a whisper, "The Architect?" "There have been whispers, but I assumed they were merely rumours." Gre
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In Nathan's grasp, the drive's screen flickered, its message infiltrating his thoughts like a parasite. Nathan, you can't flee from me. The Architect: "I always get what I want." He clenched his jaw. Regardless of who this architect was, they were more than simply a danger; they were an orchestrator, drawing strings from the darkness in anticipation of the ideal moment. Nathan looked up at Anita, who was still breathing shallowly and had her fingers gripped around his sleeve. Even though she had just managed to get away, this was hardly the end. It was only the beginning, if anything.As security personnel rushed into the flaming warehouse, the sirens outside grew louder. Gregor and Sophia were already ahead, hiding next to the cars. However, Nathan couldn't get rid of the thought that this was precisely what their adversary desired. A pursuit. A game. And he was taking full advantage of it. Her voice was scratchy as Anita gulped hard. "The Architect—who the hell is he?"
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The realisation that the Architect was already inside caused Nathan's mind to race. There was an overwhelming hush in the penthouse. Everything appeared abnormally loud, as though the building itself was holding its breath. This included the distant buzz of city traffic, the rustling of air from the air vents and even the quiet tick of the wall clock. Anita stood next to him, her heart pounding as she looked for answers in his expression. The fear he couldn't let her see, not when things were getting out of hand, was reflected in the terror in her eyes. He sensed that something was wrong. A chill had crept down his spine as soon as they had reached the penthouse, alerting him to the peril that lay ahead. Every instinct told him that their adversaries were already here, in the precise location he believed to be his haven, rather than merely hiding in the shadows. Nathan said in a quiet, hurried voice, "Get the security team to sweep the entire building." Examine every floor and every
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The words "Checkmate" flashed across Nathan's phone screen, and his heartbeat sped. It was a disturbing message, as though the sender were observing him and anticipating his next move. The walls were closing in on him. Now there was nowhere safe. There was no evading what was coming. Nathan was stuck in a game he never wanted to play because the Architect had precisely placed their pieces. In the strained hush, Anita's breath was a thin whisper as she took a step closer. "Nathan... What does this signify? "Checkmate?" Desperate for a response, she looked into his face, but all she saw was the same sombre realisation that took hold of him. Nathan walked the tiny security room with his hands balled into fists and tossed the phone aside. All of their instincts told them they were being monitored. Perhaps everything was a part of a bigger scheme. He detested being this vulnerable, like a puppet with unseen ropes dragging him to an unavoidable end. Nathan whispered to himself, "They've be
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A sharp, burning pain from the bullet's graze on Nathan's shoulder sent him reeling back into the room's chaos. Before his intellect could react, his instincts took over and his body began to move. Panic swept through the room as he shoved Anita to the ground and protected her with his own body as gunfire reverberated. Her body shook under him as the blast of sound drowned out Anita's scream. "Nathan!" she said, her voice brimming with fear. Nathan restrained her with a force commensurate with the gravity of the situation, even as she attempted to push herself up."Anita, stay put! Keep still! He spoke in a strong voice with a hint of desperation. His thoughts were racing; everything was moving too quickly. The Architect had stopped playing games and was launching a full-scale assault. Furthermore, he had no idea who had been deceiving him all along. Another shot went off, this one closer. Even though blood was leaking from Nathan's shoulder, he found it difficult to lift
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As Nathan stumbled back, blood streaming from the new wound across his side, the world briefly appeared to distort. Even though the pain was blinding, he continued to move. The acute focus, almost automatic, replaced the pain as the adrenaline pumped through his veins drowned it out. As Sophia watched him with almost clinical curiosity and rubbed the knife's blade with her thumb, her eyes glinted with a cold, detached amusement. A smile that stopped short of her eyes twisted her lips. Nathan, you always believed you were unbeatable, didn't you? You have been playing an unwinnable game all this time.His shirt became darkly stained as the blood from his side seeped through it. Despite having trouble breathing, Nathan persisted. After everything, he was not going to allow her to win now. His mind was racing, trying to figure out what he should do next. Anita's piercing, terrified voice broke through the atmosphere. "Nathan! You must— Nathan cut in, his voice tense with agon
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Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 92. Quiet voice
Slow motion shattered the world. Nathan fell to the ground with a horrible thud as his body struck the concrete. Beneath him, blood spread like a dark flower, soaking through the white shirt. "No!" Anita fell to her knees next to him, her scream ripped from her throat. She pushed her trembling hands against his chest in an attempt to halt the bleeding, hold him to her, and prevent herself from breaking. "Nathan! Remain with me. You dare not abandon me at this time. You dare not! Only a gasp, a constricted breath, and a spasm of pain flickered through his jaw as his lips moved but no sound emerged.With a casual smugness, Harry lowered his weapon and took a step closer, his eyes glimmering with sinister glee. “You know, Anita, for a woman so full of fire, you really do keep making the same mistake.” Her eyes were flaming with fury as she turned to face him. He went on, gently circling her, "You think you're in control, but you're not." You weren't. Like your father, you
Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 91. An old photograph
Like a heartbeat, the quiet between them throbbed. Shadows danced across Nathan's sharp features in the faint, flickering light, creating a haunting appearance. “You want the truth?” he murmured at last, his voice so low Anita had to lean in to catch the words. "Then get ready." Because your father isn't the only one involved. Everything is involved, including how we met, the Walkers, the Bennetts, and my business. Anita tensed. "What are you discussing?" Nathan pointed to the disorganised desk. "Everything you've ever experienced was planned out and premeditated. The one-night stand, the night we met? It was not a coincidence. You were supposed to be present. She blinked. "No. That isn't possible. You didn't even know who I was—“I didn’t,” Nathan cut in. However, another person did. Someone who knew I wouldn't be able to let you go if we ever met paths. Someone who desired our connection in order to gain leverage. In her ears, her pulse roared. "Who?" Nathan pi
Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 90. Cryptic Message
Anita's spine tingled when the door creaked open with a spooky sound. The smell of old concrete and rust permeated the moist air of the deserted warehouse. Every corner was covered in shadows, and the distant hum of the city outside seemed to be lost in the vastness of the room. With caution, Anita entered, her footfall resonating in the quiet. The sole source of illumination was a dim ray that filtered through a broken window located high above, creating long, angular shadows on the concrete floor. She looked around, every fibre of her body alert to the unknown threats that might be hiding in the darkness, her pulse thumping in her chest.She didn't know what to anticipate in this place. She could clearly see the map Nathan had left her, but she couldn't understand its significance or purpose. And what had he been up to? When she had thought they were finally on the same page, what had motivated him to leave her such a confusing message and to cut off contact? She was plague
Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 89. Veils of Deciet
As Anita made her way through the eerily quiet mansion's halls, her heart pounded against her ribs. Now, the commotion, the smoke, the flashing lights seemed like a faraway memory. Her feelings and thoughts were a whirlpool of bewilderment and sorrow. She could not get Nathan's face out of her head, his eyes meeting hers in that last second before everything broke down. Was he gone from her? Would all for which they had battled turn to ashes?She proceeded carefully through the building, her fingers brushing against the cool walls, each step echoing the anxiety that had pervaded the air for days. Although Nathan's absence felt like a wound too deep to ignore, Harry's betrayal still hurt. She needed to locate him. What had happened to him had to be known to her. However, nothing was ever easy. When Anita arrived at the end of the corridor, she was in front of the door leading to Nathan's office. The metal handle felt cold and unforgiving under her fingers, and it was locked.
Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 88. Everything I did
Between them, the weight of the quiet hung heavy and oppressive. Anita struggled to maintain her composure as her chest rose and fell and her breathing became irregular. However, it was not feasible. Everything she believed to be true about their world and about herself had been destroyed by Nathan's comments, which were facts she had never asked for. Nevertheless, there was a glimmer of something else behind the tempest of emotions raging within her. A glimpse of the person she had turned into in this cruel game. A lady with a history of abuse. A woman who had made it out alive. And a woman who would not be kept in the background any longer."Anita..." Nathan's eyes continued to beg for comprehension, and his voice was strained and urgent. You must have faith in me. I did everything I did for you. to keep you safe. In a subtle request for him to stop, she held out her hand. Her heart was overflowing with conflicting emotions, including fear, wrath, betrayal, and love.
Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 87. Bigger than us
Above Anita's head, the faint illumination of a broken lamp flickered, creating long, unsettling shadows on the walls. She tried to calm herself by holding onto the edge of the table with trembling palms. She had arrived here as a result of every action she had taken during this tornado of upheaval, including choices, sacrifices, and betrayals. Right up till now. To Nathan, who stood opposite her and had that unreadable expression on his face. As though trying to remind her of something she already knew, her heart thumped loudly and insistently in her chest. Could she, however, trust herself? Would she be able to trust him? Anita tried to ignore the impending uncertainty by closing her eyes. Amidst the turmoil of everything—Harry's treachery, Eleanor's disdain, and Stacy's manipulation—one item caught her off guard: Nathan's silence. His distance.They had been balancing on a tightrope for months. Convenience marriage, a front, but gradually, gradually, it had evolved into
Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 86. The Drive
Standing at her elegant mahogany desk, Anita felt the weight of the power she suddenly possessed pressing down on her chest. She had the authority to run the business and the empire that had previously belonged to Nathan, but that authority also came with the burden of tearing it down and starting over, brick by brick. The future would be shaped by every choice she made going forward. Standing upright in front of the board, she had already demonstrated her worth, but that was just the start. She was startled out of her daydream as her phone buzzed on the desk. When she noticed the caller ID, she paused her fingers as she reached for it. Daniel. This was what she had anticipated. Daniel's voice crackled over the phone, "Anita." "There is a circumstance. It's urgent. You must hear this firsthand.The anxiety she had been repressing began to creep up her spine as her heart skipped a beat. "What's happening?" "It concerns Harry." Anger rose in her chest as her pulse accelera
Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 85. The Reigns Begin
As the sun sank below the horizon and the city was bathed in an orange glow, the penthouse was eerily quiet. With the city's lights glimmering like far-off stars, Anita stood in front of the enormous windows. However, the vista began to feel more like a battlefield than a privilege. She was reminded of the empire she now ruled and the power that accompanied it by every shadow and light flicker. She didn't know when she had gone too far, when she had ceased to grieve for Nathan and begun planning her next course of action, but it had happened. The grieving had shifted to resolution sometime between viewing the files and realising the stakes.Everything Nathan had left behind had been given to her. All the nasty secrets. All of the shady deals. All the truths she had been denied. The world would suddenly be aware of it. There was no turning back. She had gone too far. Those who believed they could control, manipulate, and exploit Anita Grant would soon discover the hard way
Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 84. The Ashes still speak
Everything was silent. Too silent. As the last echoes of the explosion vanished into the darkness, Anita stood at the edge of the flaming debris, her body shaking. The structure that had once stood for Nathan's empire, his legacy, and his castle was now reduced to a charred skeleton of ash and twisted steel. She was unable to hear the distant cries of emergency sirens. Smoke spiralled into the sky like mourning veils, and all she could hear was the harsh, uneven sound of her own breath. He had returned for her. after which she was barred out. Her voice was hoarse from yelling his name, and her palms were scraped raw from beating on the sealed exit. He never did, however, open the door.Since he never meant to. She muttered, "Nathan," as though the wind might take her words back in time, past the debris and the fire, to the man who had given all up. Security, firefighters, and medical personnel moved around her, but she remained still. The edges of the world were blurred.
