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From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 23. DRUGGED
CALEB**Weeks Earlier** I stared at the plate of food in front of me, but I had no appetite. The rich aroma of home-cooked meals filled the air, and I knew my mother had gone out of her way to have this prepared for me. Still, I couldn’t bring myself to eat. Across the table, she watched me expectantly, a hopeful smile on her face. “I spoke with the cook and told her to make this especially for you,” she said gently. “It’s been so long since you came home. I wanted you to have your favorite food today.”"Where's my jacket, mom?" I asked. "You took it away earlier and did not return with it."She smiled, "Don't worry, your jacket is safe." I sighed, picking up my fork and stabbing at the food. “Mom, you know why I avoid coming home.” Her smile faltered, but she quickly masked it. “Let’s not talk about that now,” she said. “Tonight, I just want to spend time with my son.” I didn’t argue. It wasn’t worth the fight. So, I started eating. She poured me a glass of wine, a
Last Updated : 2025-01-31From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 24. FIND HER
CALEB I sat in silence, my fingers pressing into my temples as my assistant paced the room. He had no answers. I had no answers. The woman from last night—whoever she was—was a complete mystery. I hadn’t even looked at her face. I couldn’t remember what she looked like. I clenched my jaw. How could I have been so careless? The only clue we had was the hotel’s security footage, so we went straight to the manager and demanded to see it. The moment the footage played, I leaned forward, my eyes locked on the screen. The camera showed a woman walking down the hallway, hesitating before my door. She knocked. Once. Twice. Then again. A few seconds passed before she finally stepped inside. I frowned. She knocked first. That meant she had walked into the wrong room. But why the hell hadn’t she left when she realized that? Something wasn’t adding up. I turned to my assistant. “Why didn’t she leave when she realized she was in the wrong room?” He shook his hea
Last Updated : 2025-01-31From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 25. AN ANGEL
SOPHIA A soft beeping sound pulled me back to consciousness. My eyelids felt heavy as I forced them open, blinking against the bright light. The sterile smell of antiseptic filled my nose, and as I turned my head slightly, I saw the IV drip attached to my arm. Where am I? My body ached all over, but I wasn’t in pain...just weak. Then it all came rushing back. The fire. The ropes around my wrists. Victor’s cold eyes as he kicked my chair over, leaving me to burn. A gasp escaped my lips as my breathing quickened. My chest felt tight, my heart pounding. I should be dead. I remembered the flames creeping closer, the suffocating heat pressing against my skin. I had been sure that was the end. But I was here. I was alive. Tears pricked my eyes, and I swallowed the lump in my throat. “Do not cry, okay?” The deep voice startled me. I turned sharply, my body tensing as I saw a man sitting beside my bed. He was a stranger. Strong features. Sharp jawline. D
Last Updated : 2025-01-31From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 26. MARRY ME
CALEB I sat quietly, watching her. She was exhausted, both physically and emotionally. I could see it in the way her fingers trembled slightly, in the way her eyes carried a weight too heavy for her to bear. Now that I had found her, I couldn’t let her go. But I couldn’t tell her the truth, either. Not yet. She looked up at me, her brows slightly furrowed. “Why don’t you want me to go?” I leaned forward. “Well....because...because you need help, Sophia.” She shook her head. “I appreciate what you've done for me, Caleb. Truly. But I can’t accept your help any further. I don’t want to be a burden,” she continued. “I’ll be fine in the countryside. I’ll find a way to take care of myself and my child.” I clenched my jaw. “Sophia, you can barely stand on your own. The doctor said you need complete bed rest for at least a month. You’re lacking the proper vitamins, and if you push yourself, you’ll lose the baby.” She flinched slightly, her hand instinctively moving to her
Last Updated : 2025-02-03From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 27. WHY
SOPHIA Everything felt surreal. Nothing made sense. Why would a man like Caleb...a man so handsome, so kind...want to marry me? I wasn’t naive. From his clothes, his expensive watch, and the hospital he had brought me to, it was obvious he wasn’t poor. Maybe he wasn’t as wealthy as Victor, but he still had enough to live a life of comfort. And with his looks? He could have any woman he wanted. Women would surely throw themselves at him. So why me? A woman with baggage. A woman who had been abandoned, humiliated, nearly burned alive by her own husband. A woman carrying another man’s child. It didn’t make sense. I clenched my fingers against the bedsheet, trying to make sense of it. Maybe he truly needed my baggage. Maybe that’s why he wanted to marry me—to convince his mother and everyone else that I was pregnant with his child. But even that didn’t seem like a strong enough reason. If all he wanted was a baby, there were other options. He could marry a
Last Updated : 2025-02-03From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 28. FIANCEE
SOPHIA A few minutes later, Caleb returned to my hospital room. “The doctor has discharged you,” he said gently. I nodded, gripping the blanket on my lap. I wasn’t sure why I felt so nervous. Together, we quietly walked out of the hospital. As we stepped outside, Caleb led me toward his car—a sleek black luxury sedan. It was nothing like the simple taxis I had been taking for the past few weeks. As we got inside, I noticed his assistant standing by another car. He smiled and greeted me politely before leaving in a different vehicle. It felt… strange. I wasn’t used to people treating me with kindness. Caleb drove in silence, and I found myself lost in thought. I had no idea what my new life with him would be like. Was I making a mistake? Was I being foolish to trust him so easily? I had nothing left. No home. No money. No family. I convinced myself that I had no choice but to follow him. When we finally arrived at his house, my jaw dropped. It wasn’t a house.
Last Updated : 2025-02-03From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 29. A WOMAN
SOPHIA I forced a smile and looked up at Caleb. "Nothing… it's just… your perfume. It's so familiar." He raised an eyebrow, curiosity flashing in his dark eyes. "Oh? Is that so?" I nodded slowly, my mind working in overdrive. "Yeah… I've definitely smelled it somewhere before." His lips curved into a small smile. "Maybe you perceived it on someone else." I swallowed, my throat dry. My mind drifted back to that night....the dim lights of the hotel room. The scent lingering in the air. The way my body had shivered, the way I had felt so...... It wasn’t possible. I dug my nails into my palm, forcing myself to focus. It had to be Victor. Victor had invited me to the hotel. I had seen him there. Everything pointed to him. There was no way it could have been Caleb. I pushed the thought away. "Um… yeah, I guess you're right," I murmured, trying to sound casual. Caleb nodded, then reached for my hand. His grip was warm and gentle. "Come on, you need to rest." He guided
Last Updated : 2025-02-06From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 30. CALL ME MOM!
SOPHIA The moment the door burst open, I braced myself for a confrontation. My heart pounded, expecting an angry woman ready to rip me apart. But what happened next completely took me by surprise. "Oh dear, no… no… no… no… no! Sit down!" Caleb’s mom rushed toward me, her warm hands grabbing mine as she guided me back onto the bed. I blinked in shock, my mind struggling to catch up. Caleb stood behind her, subtly shaking his head and gesturing with his hands. I had no idea what he was trying to say. Before I could think too much, she let out a loud gasp. "So, it’s true!" She clutched her chest dramatically. "Caleb finally brought a woman home! Oh my God, I can’t believe this!" I opened my mouth to respond, but she wasn’t finished. She grabbed my hands, squeezing them tightly. "What’s your name, my dear?" I hesitated. "Um… Sophia." She clapped her hands in delight. "Oh, Sophia! Such a lovely name!" Her excitement was overwhelming. I was almost afraid she might faint
Last Updated : 2025-02-06
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From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 65. DESPERATION AND DENIAL
VICTOR Sophia was finally here. Standing in my house, right in front of me. I told myself that now that she had come back, I couldn’t...I wouldn’t...let her go. But then, I saw the look in her eyes. Cold. Unyielding. She didn’t hesitate. She didn’t flinch. I barely recognized her. She was no longer the wife who once looked at me with love. She looked at me as if I were a stranger. A monster. My stomach twisted, my eyes darting to the door. She said there were police officers outside. But when I arrived… I hadn’t seen anyone. I clenched my jaw. She was bluffing. She had to be. Taking a deep breath, I did the only thing I could think of. I blocked her path. And then, I dropped to my knees. “Sophia, please.” Her eyes barely flickered. “Give me a second chance,” I begged, my voice cracking. “I love you. I swear I do. You’re all I think about.” Her lips pressed into a thin line. “Every night, when I close my eyes, I see your face. I see our child.”
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 64. NO MORE CHAINS
SOPHIA I walked out of Caleb’s company with a plan in mind. Stopping by the police station, I squared my shoulders and walked up to the officer at the front desk. My heart pounded, but my face remained calm. Controlled. “I want to file a report,” I said. The officer raised an eyebrow. “What kind of report?” I took a deep breath. “I’m separated from my husband. He was physically abusive, and I need to retrieve my belongings from his house, but I’m afraid he might attack me if I go there.” The officer studied me for a moment, then his eyes widened in recognition. “Aren’t you the woman everyone’s talking about? The one who’s gone viral for living with another man while still pregnant with her husband’s child?” A bitter laugh threatened to escape my lips, but I held it back. Instead, I pulled out my phone, scrolling until I found a video. I turned the screen toward him—the clip of Victor and Isabella harassing me at the restaurant. “Watch this,” I said. The officer f
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 63. YOU ARE MY STRENGTH
SOPHIA I stepped out of the elevator and walked straight toward Caleb’s office, my heart pounding with determination. After leaving the lawyer’s office, I knew exactly what I had to do. I dialed Caleb’s number. "I'm outside your building," I told him. “Come in,” he said immediately. Within seconds, a security guard was escorting me inside, and before I knew it, I was stepping into his office. Caleb stood from his chair the moment he saw me. “Hey,” he said, gesturing to the seat in front of his desk. “Sit down. You seem troubled. What is it?” I didn’t bother sitting. I looked him straight in the eyes. “I’ve made up my mind about my divorce from Victor.” A flicker of concern passed through his gaze. “Don’t tell me you want to retract the divorce.” “No,” I said quickly, shaking my head. “That’s not it. But I refuse to let you pay a single dime to that man. I would rather die than let you give Victor a divorce settlement.” Caleb’s brows furrowed. “Sophia....” “I mean i
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 62. READY TO FIGHT
SOPHIA Light seeped through the curtains as I sat on the couch, wrapped in a blanket. Caleb had decided to stay home with me today, sensing that his mother and Melody weren’t done trying to interfere in my life. After yesterday’s fiasco, he was worried they’d find another way to pressure me into leaving. I appreciated his concern, but in truth, I wasn’t sure how much longer I could keep dealing with this. The stress, the drama... Victor just wouldn’t let me go. Caleb sighed and ran a hand through his hair. “I need to figure out how to put an end to all this,” he muttered. Before I could respond, his phone started ringing. Again. It had been happening all morning...... one call after another. At first, he ignored them, but eventually, he picked up, and I listened as his voice hardened. “Victor cannot destroy me,” Caleb said firmly into the phone. “He doesn’t have the capability to do so.” That made me sit up straight. My stomach twisted uneasily as I watched him pace back
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 61. ANOTHER STRIKE
VICTOR "I'm done playing nice," I muttered under my breath, gripping the steering wheel tightly. My patience had worn thin. I had watched Sophia step out of that house, watched as my chance to get her back slipped right through my fingers. And why? Because Caleb had ruined everything. Again. Caleb’s sister, Melody, had assured me that the plan was foolproof. She and her mother were supposed to convince Sophia to leave. I had done my part... I had been right there, waiting, just like she told me. But the moment Sophia walked outside, Caleb was already there, hovering over her like some damn guardian angel, dragging her back inside before I could do a damn thing. I clenched my jaw as I drove my mother home, my mind replaying everything over and over. The second I got home, I called Melody. "It didn't work," I snapped as soon as she picked up. "Yeah… we were so close," she said, sounding just as frustrated. "Caleb ruined it. Again," I bit out. Melody sighed. "Honestly,
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 60. SOPHIA!
SOPHIA I felt Victor’s hand on my back, guiding me toward the car, his other hand gripping my luggage as if I was returning to him. Fool. I could still hear Evelyn’s words ringing in my ears. "We will do everything to make things right." Make things right? The same person who had watched Victor tear me apart was now preaching about second chances. If Caleb hadn’t saved me that night, would they be standing here, acting like they cared? I looked ahead, toward the road. Fortunately, I still had the card Caleb had given me which contained a lot of money. I was going to walk to the road, take a cab and book a hotel room for the time being.It was for the best. Just as I got close to Victor's car, he hurriedly opened the door for me to get in and I scoffed. I reached for my bag, wanting to snatch it back from him. Then, a sudden screech of tires broke through the air. Caleb. My heart lurched as his car came to a sharp stop right in front of us. The door flung open, and
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 59. I GAVE UP
SOPHIA Tears blurred my vision as I watched a video on my phone. My hands trembled, my chest tightening with every hateful comment flooding the internet. Caleb’s project was in ruins, and all because of Victor. I clutched my phone, feeling suffocated by guilt. I don’t want Caleb to be hurt. Maybe I should leave. I paced across the room, my mind spiraling. Would leaving make things easier for him? Would my absence stop Victor from going after him? Wiping my tears, I remembered the day Caleb told me about his past...about losing his first love. I could still hear his voice when he confessed that he couldn’t father a child. 'What if this is his only chance to be a father?' A painful lump formed in my throat. If I left, I wouldn’t just be walking away from Caleb.... I’d be taking away his chance at a family. But staying meant putting him in danger. Before I could decide, a sharp knock on the door made me freeze. My heart pounded as I approached, hesitating before opening
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 58. I WILL DESTROY YOU
CALEB The next morning, I barely had time for breakfast. I greeted Sophia briefly, exchanging only a few words before heading out. My mind was already set on work. At the office, I made several calls to finalize arrangements with my partners. Everything was in place, and by ten, I left for the meeting. The venue was a high-end conference hall, and I arrived to find four influential businessmen already waiting. These were men who controlled vast industries, and today’s deal was one of the biggest of my career. If all went well, this collaboration would take my company to number one in the country. We sat down, and discussions began smoothly. Everything was proceeding as planned... until the door suddenly burst open. The room fell silent. Victor Sinclair strode in, an arrogant smirk plastered on his face. And behind him? Reporters. Dozens of them. Cameras flashed, microphones extended, and the murmur of media personnel filled the air. “There he is,” Victor declared, his vo
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 57. FRESH ROSES
CALEB After leaving work for the day, my mind kept drifting to Sophia. No matter how much I tried to focus on other things, she remained at the forefront of my thoughts. I wanted to do something for her, something simple yet meaningful. On my way home, I stopped by a flower shop. It wasn’t a difficult choice...I remembered the way she had admired a bouquet of red roses when we went shopping together once. She hadn't bought them, but her expression had lingered in my mind. That look of quiet admiration, as if something so simple could hold so much beauty. So, I bought her a bouquet of fresh red roses. When I got home, I headed straight to her room. I knocked lightly before stepping inside. She was sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at nothing in particular. The distant look in her eyes made something tighten in my chest. The moment she saw me, her lips curved into a small smile, and she stood up. "You don’t have to stand," I told her. "Relax." She hesitated before
