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CHAPTER 65: No Retreat
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2025-02-14 02:50:38
BrandykhokoHello 👋🏿 My apologies for not updating yesterday; I had a lot on my mind. By the way, guess who’ll be joining us at dinner on the next episode? Spoiler 🙈 A character we’ve not seen in a while!
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THE BILLIONAIRE’S MYSTIQUE BRIDE CHAPTER 66: Dinner with the Cornells
“Come on, Mia, hurry up!” Samantha called impatiently, walking ahead with her back straight, her black gown swishing elegantly. The sharp clicks of her heels echoed in the night air. Samantha stood beside a statue, adjusting her earrings. She wasn’t used to wearing dresses, and the tight straps of her sandals made standing even more uncomfortable. Mia, stepping out of the car, barely heard her. She slipped her phone into her purse and drew in a steadying breath. “Mom’s close by,” she murmured, the cool air pressing against her skin. Her red dress—long, sleek, and backless—hugged her form with effortless grace. It shimmered under the soft glow of the estate’s lights, a bold contrast against the night. Samantha turned, her eyes gleaming as she took in Mia’s dress. “Well, if you weren’t the center of attention before, you definitely will be now.” Mia let out a quiet chuckle, but before she could respond, a sleek car pulled up behind them. The door opened, and Sarah stepped out
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Mia had barely touched her meal, but the second she saw her father step inside the dining hall, she froze. Fred Williams—the man who had walked out of their lives five years ago without a second thought—strolled into the room like he belonged there. No hesitation, no shame. Just a wide grin, as if he were some special guest. Her chair scraped against the floor. “How did you—,” she muttered, halfway to standing but a firm hand closed over hers, stopping her. It was Zac’s. His grip wasn’t forceful, just steady and anchoring. His grey eyes found hers, a silent message passing between them—Stay. Mia didn’t want to. She wanted to get up, walk out, escape the spiral of emotions crashing into her. But that would make things worse. So, she did what she knew best—pretended: Pretended everything was fine. Pretended that man wasn’t her estranged father standing there. Slowly, she eased back into her seat, but her focus was still locked on him. Sarah, seated next to Samantha, had
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Outside, by the rear wing of the mansion, Zac and Mia walked along the lawn. The cool night air cut through the quietness, and the sound of a water fountain flowed beside them. Mia took a deep breath, letting the crisp air calm her nerves. “You knew exactly what I needed,” she murmured, her voice soft, almost vulnerable. She tilted her head with a genuine smile. “Thank you, Zac.” Zac nodded, giving her a quiet smile in return. “You’re welcome.” “First of all, I’m so, so sorry about my dad,” Mia admitted, her words slipping out with quiet frustration. “I had no idea he’d—” She stopped, her voice shaking as unshed tears threatened to break through. Zac observed her closely, sensing the strain in her posture. He didn’t waste any time before opening his arms wide. “Come here, you.” Mia tilted her head to meet his eyes, her emotions caught in a storm. Without a second thought, she fell into his arms. For the first time in a long time, she didn’t need to hide her feelings, nor were
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Sarah’s expression shattered, with tears streaming down her face as she dropped to her knees. “I’m sorry, Mia.” Mia exhaled sharply, her hands clenching into fists. “Mom, how could you? After everything we’ve been through?” Her mother shook her head, her eyes pleading. “Mia, your father reached out to me… he… he came begging. He said he wanted to make things right.” Mia let out a bitter laugh, the sound hollow and sharp. “Make things right? He left us, Mom. You have no idea what I went through because of him. And now you think a simple apology is enough?” Sarah wiped at her tears. “Mia, please. I know how hard this must be. We all make mistakes—that’s what makes us human.” “Forgiveness is not in my book anymore,” Mia shot back, her voice shaking. “I can never forgive him. And you—you gave him a chance without even telling me?” “I thought—” Sarah hesitated. “I thought it was the right thing to do, my child. Without a father figure, what would our in-laws say? You know how it loo
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Shirley sat in the leather chair, her hands resting on her lap, but her fingers curled tightly into fists. Seth’s house had always been like this, untouched by warmth, too large for a man who lived alone. His children were gone, spread across different corners of the city, and the only ones here—aside from himself—were the staff who knew better than to intrude. It had been twenty-eight years since she had last been this close to him. Back then, she had been young, head over heels, caught in the effortless charm of a man who knew exactly how to wield his words. How could she not have fallen? He was handsome, compelling—his voice alone was an invitation, a promise. And she had believed in a promise of forever. She had loved him, blindly, foolishly—until the day he announced his engagement to another woman. By the time she realized she was carrying his child, Seth had already married into a powerful family, leaving her no choice but to walk away. But fate had been kind. A widower w
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Mia let out a quiet scoff, shaking her head as she turned back to the mirror. “Feelings? Come on, Sam. You’re exaggerating. I’m just—” She paused, adjusting her necklace, pretending to be focused on something else. “I’m just concerned, you know. Maybe something happened to him or maybe not. Besides—” “Go on,” Samantha cut in smoothly, her tone dripping with amusement. Mia exhaled, gripping the edge of the dresser a little tighter. “I don’t think he’s capable of—” She hesitated, catching herself before she said too much. Her fingers loosened, but she didn’t turn around. “I don’t know, Sam. I don’t think Zac is like that.” Samantha tapped her fingers against her thigh, clearly impatient. “Mia, you’re in a safe space, okay? Just spill the tea.” “Like someone who—” She waved a hand vaguely, as if searching for the right words. “Feels things that deeply. He’s focused on work. That’s all.” Samantha gave a slight smirk. “And yet, here you are, trying so hard to convince yourself of t
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A couple of hours later, after dropping Samantha off, Mia found herself in the quiet luxury of a private theater with Angelo. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere cozy—exactly the kind of experience most people would cherish. She took a slow sip of her drink, her eyes absentmindedly glued to the screen. Of course, the movie was good, the food even better. But that didn’t stop her mind from drifting, no matter how she tried to push it away. She turned slightly, glancing at Angelo beside her. He was clearly enjoying himself, laughing at some scenes, tossing popcorn into his mouth, and casually passing her some snacks. His energy was effortless and natural. “Everything okay?” Angelo asked suddenly, his voice low as he stared at her in the dim light. Mia blinked, then nodded quickly. “Yeah. Sure.” His jaw tensed slightly before he let out a small chuckle. “We can switch to something else if you don’t like this one, you know.” Mia smiled, tucking her hair behind her ear. “No…
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The next morning, well before the sun had fully risen, Mia stood in front of the gates of Charles Cornell’s mansion—a quiet, secluded place with restricted access. The cab driver pulled up to the security entrance, waiting for her to obtain an access pass so they could drive through. Mia adjusted the strap of her bag, staring at the towering gates. She was simply dressed in a skirt that fell just above her knees and a plain chiffon top. She looked nothing like what one might expect from a billionaire’s fiancée. No designer labels, no extravagant jewelry—just a simple, refined sense of style. If anything, she fit in a little too well, like any other visitor rather than someone who belonged there. The guards noticed her immediately, and one of them stepped forward, eyeing her with the same wary expression reserved for an unwelcome guest. “How can we help you, Miss?” one of them asked, his tone tinged with impatience. “I’m here to see Sir Cornell,” Mia said, standing her g
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It was the day of the product reveal.Mia was already dressed—flare black trousers, a tucked-in blouse, and her red Zandawoo lipstick perfectly set. Her face was bare but glowing, hair pulled into a sleek low ponytail.She moved around the condo with quiet focus, checking her bag again, even though she’d already packed everything twice.Zac sat at the kitchen island in his loose lounge pants and a white tee, sipping coffee with one hand, scrolling through emails with the other. He looked up when she walked past with her coat draped over her arm.“You’re leaving already?” he asked, brows pulling together.Mia paused at the door, her clutch in hand. “Yeah. The hotel’s closer to the venue. I just want to settle in there before everything kicks off.”“And Angelo?” Zac’s raised a brow.She gave a short nod. “He’ll pick me up from there.”Zac looked down at the coffee in his hand. “Right. Makes sense.”“See you around,” Mia said, offering a small smile. “And don’t be late.”“Wait,” he said
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It had been days since the studio incident, and they hadn’t had any more fights—just existing in silence.Zac hadn’t tried to provoke her since. He kept to himself, stayed in his lane, and gave Mia the space she seemed to need. But that didn’t mean he was okay. Not even close.Mia had thrown herself into work—meetings, fittings, even calls at odd hours. She was hardly ever home, and when she was, she barely spoke unless she had to.Zac, on the other hand, was knee-deep in preparations for his grandfather’s handover.After Charles returned from his yearly checkup abroad, everything had become more real. The old man had confirmed it—Zac would be named chairman of the ZIRCONS Group.They were both busy. But being busy didn’t mean they should keep living like this.That morning, Zac stepped out of his bedroom just as Mia was locking hers. She was already dressed—high-waisted jeans, a cropped black top, and sunglasses perched on her head. The kind of casual that still looked like a stateme
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As soon as the car door slammed shut behind her, Mia didn’t even bother to click on her seatbelt. “What the fuck was that?” she spat, turning to him. “Seriously—what the actual fuck?!” Zac’s hands gripped the steering wheel tighter. Samantha sat in the back seat, silent, her eyes darting between them, not saying a word. “Mia, calm down,” Zac said, trying to keep his voice even. “Calm down?” she repeated, a sharp laugh escaping her lips. “You show up at my shoot uninvited, crash the set—and you want me to calm down?” “I was just trying to be supportive,” Zac said, his jaw tense. “Supportive? By bringing a food truck?” Her voice rose. “That’s not support, Zac. That was out of line.” “What else could I have done, huh?” His voice cracked, eyes still fixed on the road. “You think other women wouldn’t love this?” His voice was low, biting. “You embarrassed me,” she muttered, more quietly now. “That might be cute to other people. But I’m not other women. I’m Mia Williams.
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“Beautiful, Mia,” the photographer directed. “A little more, a little to the left. Perfect.” Click! “Nice. Now raise your arm a little… Yes, just like that.” The camera clicked again, capturing her every movement.The studio was alive with energy, team members moving around, adjusting lights and equipment. Mia stood in front of the arranged background, the lights flashing on her as she struck one pose after another. “You’re absolutely killing it, Mia,”Jonathan said with a grin, moving closer to her. “No way you’re telling me this is your first time.”“Thanks, Jonathan,” Mia said, smiling as a rush of pride warmed her—though her mind wandered for a moment. She glanced at the clock on the far wall. It was almost noon.She had promised herself she’d check on Zac during her lunch break, but time was ticking away, and she hoped she wouldn’t be too late.The crew took a short break, giving Mia a moment to relax and refocus. She sipped from her water bottle, her fingers tapping nervously ag
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The ride home wasn’t as chatty as Mia expected.Zac, the same man who had praised her all morning, now sat silent beside her in the back seat. He stared out the window, his arms folded, jaw tight. Something felt different, and she could feel it.They were already close to their estate gates when Mia finally broke the silence.“Zac… are you alright?” she asked, turning to him.“Yeah, sure,” he replied without looking her way.But he couldn’t help it. The question came anyway.“Who was that guy?”Mia blinked. “You mean, Jonathan?”“How come I’ve never heard of him before?”She gave a small shrug. “He’s not important. Just someone I knew from way back.”“Not important,” Zac echoed, voice sharp. “But now he’s suddenly important enough to say things like, ‘I can’t wait to work closely with you again.’” His tone was dry, tinged with something more than irritation.Mia sighed, lightly touching his arm. “Zac, really? Jonathan and I barely even talked in high school. We only worked on a scienc
