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81. FINAL VERDICT
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From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 82. FREE
SOPHIA Victor wasn’t the only one frozen in shock. I sat there, my mouth slightly open, unable to believe what I had just heard. Half. Half of everything he owned. For a moment, I forgot to breathe. Just yesterday, Caleb’s contact had told us Victor was trying to bribe the judge. I’d felt sick hearing it. After everything Victor had already done to me, he still wanted to twist things in his favor. He wasn’t done trying to ruin me. Caleb had acted fast. He called another one of his trusted contacts to check. The truth came back clear. Yes, Victor and his people had tried. They offered money. They made promises. But the judge wouldn’t take it. He was a man who couldn’t be bought. And the case was everywhere—on blogs, news, social media. Millions of eyes were watching. The judge wouldn’t risk his name. That made me feel a little better. At least I knew the truth would have a chance. But still… I had only hoped for a small win. I thought maybe the court would cancel the contr
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SOPHIA Caleb’s mother sighed as she gently grabbed Melody’s arm. “I’m sorry,” she said, giving Caleb and me a look that begged us not to be upset. “She’s had too much to drink for reasons I don't know. I’ll take her away.” But Melody wasn’t making it easy. She kept pulling back, shouting things I didn’t want to hear. Caleb’s mother tightened her grip and dragged her out, whispering sharp words into her ear as they disappeared from our sight. The room went quiet again. Caleb ran a hand through his hair and let out a long breath. “I have no idea why she even came back into the country,” he muttered. “She’s only here to get on my nerves. I can’t put up with her for another second.” I smiled softly. “Don’t stress too much. She’s still your sister.” He stared at me for a moment, then sighed in defeat. “Fine.” We ate the delicious cake to our fill, but Caleb wasn’t done celebrating. I could see the ideas spinning in his head. His eyes brightened again, and he leaned toward me. “W
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CALEB I laid there, watching Sophia. She was fast asleep beside me, her breathing soft and slow. She looked peaceful—so peaceful it made something twist in my chest. I could still feel the warmth of her body close to mine. I didn’t think it was possible to care about someone the way I cared about her. And tonight, she had surprised me. Sweetly. In a way I didn’t expect. A smile tugged at the corner of my lips as I thought about it. She had given me a moment I would never forget. Suddenly, her lashes fluttered. She blinked a few times before her sleepy eyes found mine. Then, slowly, a small smile appeared on her face. It was soft. A little shy. But it was the kind of smile that made my heart race. We stared at each other for a while. No words. Just… us. “I liked your surprise,” I whispered, brushing a loose strand of hair away from her face. She closed her eyes at my touch, and I leaned down to press a kiss to her forehead. I was still leaning close when I asked, “Do yo
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CALEB Sophia’s eyes glistened as I slipped the ring onto her finger. For a second, she just stared at it, her hands trembling in front of her face. Then more tears spilled over. She didn’t even try to stop them. “I… I can’t believe this,” she whispered, her voice shaking. I smiled and wiped a tear from her cheek. “Believe it. You’re mine now.” She laughed through the tears, leaned forward, and I caught her mouth in a kiss. Soft, but deep. Her hands were cold, her lips warm, and I swear the world around us disappeared for a second. Then I heard someone clear their throat. We pulled apart to find my mother standing there, smiling so wide I thought her face might break. She opened her arms, and Sophia went straight into them. “My daughter,” my mom whispered as she hugged her tight. And that did it for me. There was no holding back the feeling in my chest. This was everything I’d ever wanted. After that, people came in waves. Friends, associates, a few board members, the
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VICTOR I stormed into the house like a man possessed, kicking the door open so hard it slammed against the wall. My chest was burning, my fists tight, and I could barely breathe from the anger choking me. I grabbed the first thing I saw—a glass vase on the table—and smashed it into the ground. It shattered into a thousand pieces, but it wasn’t enough. Nothing was enough. “Victor!” my mother’s voice rang out. She rushed towards me, wide-eyed and worried. “What’s going on? What happened?” I turned to her, my hands shaking. “I lost, Mom,” I spat, pacing the room like a caged animal. “I lost the case. Half of my money is gone. Gone!” I laughed bitterly, shaking my head. “People are still mocking me, still throwing dirt on my name like I’m some fool who deserves it.” She sighed. “Come on, Victor. It's already in the past. Put it behind....." “She played me!” I roared, slamming my fist into the wall. The sharp sting barely registered through my rage. “Sophia! She tricked me. She tr
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VICTOR When every ounce of rage and lust had burned through me, I stood up from the bed without a word. My breathing was still heavy, my body still thrumming with what I’d just done to Isabella. But it was done. I dragged my clothes back on, buttoning my shirt slowly while Isabella lay there, trembling, wrecked. She was still trying to catch her breath, still caught in the heat of it, thinking there was something more between us. There wasn’t. I fastened my belt and turned to her. “There’s something I need you to do.” She blinked up at me, confused at first, then slowly sat up. Her hair was a mess, her skin marked where I’d held her too tightly. I didn’t care. “What do you mean?” she asked, her voice hoarse. I pulled a cigarette from the box on the table, lit it, and took a slow drag before answering. “You want to stay out of prison?” I said, my tone flat. “You do this for me, and I’ll make sure you get the best lawyer money can buy. You’ll walk away clean.” She swallowe
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SOPHIA "Welcome home," my father said as he pulled me into a warm hug. His voice was steady and comforting. I smiled shyly as I stepped into the mansion. It was enormous, luxurious, and intimidating in its grandeur. My eyes darted around, taking in the sparkling chandeliers and polished floors. It was nothing like the modest countryside home I had lived in my entire life. As I stood awkwardly, a woman with kind eyes and an elegant smile approached me. “We’ve been waiting for you, Sophia,” she said warmly. Olivia Quinn, my father’s wife. She seemed genuinely nice, not the wicked stepmother I had dreaded meeting. Then there was Isabella, my half-sister, who radiated warmth and excitement. She grabbed my hand almost instantly. “You’re going to love it here,” she said, her enthusiasm infectious. For the first time since I lost my mom, I felt like I had a family. My life before this moment had been simple and lonely. My mother raised me alone in the countryside, far away from
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SOPHIA Three years. That’s how long it had been since my life had been upended, stripped of any semblance of freedom or dignity. I sat in the dimly lit bedroom, the beeping of Victor’s machines a steady reminder of the life that still lingered within him. My husband.....my comatose husband had been my only source of hope in a life that felt more like a prison sentence. I brushed a strand of hair from his face, my heart aching as I stared at him. Over time, I’d memorized every line, every angle of his face. He was inexplicably handsome, even in this state. Somewhere along the way, I had fallen in love with him. Perhaps it was because he was the only person who truly felt like mine, even if he couldn’t speak or reciprocate my feelings. He was my everything. Suddenly, his eyelashes fluttered. My breath hitched. “Victor?” I whispered, leaning closer. His fingers twitched, and his eyes opened for a brief moment. I gasped, tears filling my eyes. For years, I had dreamed of this mom
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From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 87. WHAT TRUTH?
VICTOR When every ounce of rage and lust had burned through me, I stood up from the bed without a word. My breathing was still heavy, my body still thrumming with what I’d just done to Isabella. But it was done. I dragged my clothes back on, buttoning my shirt slowly while Isabella lay there, trembling, wrecked. She was still trying to catch her breath, still caught in the heat of it, thinking there was something more between us. There wasn’t. I fastened my belt and turned to her. “There’s something I need you to do.” She blinked up at me, confused at first, then slowly sat up. Her hair was a mess, her skin marked where I’d held her too tightly. I didn’t care. “What do you mean?” she asked, her voice hoarse. I pulled a cigarette from the box on the table, lit it, and took a slow drag before answering. “You want to stay out of prison?” I said, my tone flat. “You do this for me, and I’ll make sure you get the best lawyer money can buy. You’ll walk away clean.” She swallowe
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 86. OLD TIES
VICTOR I stormed into the house like a man possessed, kicking the door open so hard it slammed against the wall. My chest was burning, my fists tight, and I could barely breathe from the anger choking me. I grabbed the first thing I saw—a glass vase on the table—and smashed it into the ground. It shattered into a thousand pieces, but it wasn’t enough. Nothing was enough. “Victor!” my mother’s voice rang out. She rushed towards me, wide-eyed and worried. “What’s going on? What happened?” I turned to her, my hands shaking. “I lost, Mom,” I spat, pacing the room like a caged animal. “I lost the case. Half of my money is gone. Gone!” I laughed bitterly, shaking my head. “People are still mocking me, still throwing dirt on my name like I’m some fool who deserves it.” She sighed. “Come on, Victor. It's already in the past. Put it behind....." “She played me!” I roared, slamming my fist into the wall. The sharp sting barely registered through my rage. “Sophia! She tricked me. She tr
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CALEB Sophia’s eyes glistened as I slipped the ring onto her finger. For a second, she just stared at it, her hands trembling in front of her face. Then more tears spilled over. She didn’t even try to stop them. “I… I can’t believe this,” she whispered, her voice shaking. I smiled and wiped a tear from her cheek. “Believe it. You’re mine now.” She laughed through the tears, leaned forward, and I caught her mouth in a kiss. Soft, but deep. Her hands were cold, her lips warm, and I swear the world around us disappeared for a second. Then I heard someone clear their throat. We pulled apart to find my mother standing there, smiling so wide I thought her face might break. She opened her arms, and Sophia went straight into them. “My daughter,” my mom whispered as she hugged her tight. And that did it for me. There was no holding back the feeling in my chest. This was everything I’d ever wanted. After that, people came in waves. Friends, associates, a few board members, the
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 84. YES!!
CALEB I laid there, watching Sophia. She was fast asleep beside me, her breathing soft and slow. She looked peaceful—so peaceful it made something twist in my chest. I could still feel the warmth of her body close to mine. I didn’t think it was possible to care about someone the way I cared about her. And tonight, she had surprised me. Sweetly. In a way I didn’t expect. A smile tugged at the corner of my lips as I thought about it. She had given me a moment I would never forget. Suddenly, her lashes fluttered. She blinked a few times before her sleepy eyes found mine. Then, slowly, a small smile appeared on her face. It was soft. A little shy. But it was the kind of smile that made my heart race. We stared at each other for a while. No words. Just… us. “I liked your surprise,” I whispered, brushing a loose strand of hair away from her face. She closed her eyes at my touch, and I leaned down to press a kiss to her forehead. I was still leaning close when I asked, “Do yo
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 83. GOOD TIMES
SOPHIA Caleb’s mother sighed as she gently grabbed Melody’s arm. “I’m sorry,” she said, giving Caleb and me a look that begged us not to be upset. “She’s had too much to drink for reasons I don't know. I’ll take her away.” But Melody wasn’t making it easy. She kept pulling back, shouting things I didn’t want to hear. Caleb’s mother tightened her grip and dragged her out, whispering sharp words into her ear as they disappeared from our sight. The room went quiet again. Caleb ran a hand through his hair and let out a long breath. “I have no idea why she even came back into the country,” he muttered. “She’s only here to get on my nerves. I can’t put up with her for another second.” I smiled softly. “Don’t stress too much. She’s still your sister.” He stared at me for a moment, then sighed in defeat. “Fine.” We ate the delicious cake to our fill, but Caleb wasn’t done celebrating. I could see the ideas spinning in his head. His eyes brightened again, and he leaned toward me. “W
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SOPHIA Victor wasn’t the only one frozen in shock. I sat there, my mouth slightly open, unable to believe what I had just heard. Half. Half of everything he owned. For a moment, I forgot to breathe. Just yesterday, Caleb’s contact had told us Victor was trying to bribe the judge. I’d felt sick hearing it. After everything Victor had already done to me, he still wanted to twist things in his favor. He wasn’t done trying to ruin me. Caleb had acted fast. He called another one of his trusted contacts to check. The truth came back clear. Yes, Victor and his people had tried. They offered money. They made promises. But the judge wouldn’t take it. He was a man who couldn’t be bought. And the case was everywhere—on blogs, news, social media. Millions of eyes were watching. The judge wouldn’t risk his name. That made me feel a little better. At least I knew the truth would have a chance. But still… I had only hoped for a small win. I thought maybe the court would cancel the contr
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 81. FINAL VERDICT
SOPHIA I stood in the witness box, my hands gripping the edge tightly. Victor’s lawyer had finished questioning him, and now, my lawyer stood up, ready to question me one last time. She looked at me seriously. “Miss Sophia, since you say the contract was fraudulent, is there any way it could be adjusted so you and Victor can meet in the middle?” Meet in the middle? My stomach twisted at the thought. I shook my head firmly. “The contract was a lie from the beginning,” I said. “I was never allowed to read it before signing. This whole marriage was a trap.” My lawyer nodded. "So what are you trying to say?" I took a deep breath and replied. “There was never a real relationship between me and Victor. It was all fake. And now, he’s asking the court to give him six months with me? Six months to do what exactly?” I turned my eyes to Victor. He sat there, calm, as if none of this mattered. My anger burned hotter. “After six months, what will he do? Bring in another mistres
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 80. THE LAST GAMBLE
VICTOR "No." I said it firmly, without hesitation. I could hear the frustration in my lawyer’s voice, but I didn’t care. "Victor, listen to me...." "If you’re not competent enough, I’ll find someone else who is." There was silence on the other end of the line. I exhaled sharply, running a hand through my hair. "Find someone who can get to the judge and bribe him. Everything will be fine." My lawyer let out a slow breath. "Victor, that’s very risky." "So what?" I snapped. "Do you think I care about risks right now?" He hesitated before saying, "If you try to bribe the judge and he turns against us, we might lose more than we bargained for." I rolled my eyes. "That won’t happen." "You don’t understand," he continued, his voice lowering. "This judge is strict. He’s a man who always stands by the law. Even if I wanted to, I don’t have the ability to meet with him personally." I clenched my jaw, my patience running thin. "You’re a coward," I muttered. "Forget it
From Ashes To The Billionaire's Arms 79. A SHATTERED ILLUSION
VICTOR I stormed into my house, slamming the door behind me. My entire body was burning with anger. Everything was falling apart. The look on the judge’s face today unsettled me. It was the first time I felt like things weren’t in my control anymore. I clenched my fists, my jaw tightening as I paced the room. This wasn’t supposed to happen. Sophia was supposed to give in. But instead, she was standing tall, fighting me, humiliating me in front of the entire world. And that bastard, Caleb...he was always right there beside her. I gritted my teeth, shaking my head. The court proceedings had been broadcasted online. Because of who I was and because of who Caleb was, this trial had turned into a public spectacle. I hated it. I hated seeing people commenting, judging me, calling me a monster. And the worst part? Even my mother joined them. She sat on the couch, her eyes red, tears streaking down her face. For the first time since this started, she looked com
