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The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 18: Claire’s POV
After my nap, I finished unpacking and putting away my things. There was no need to put off the inevitable. I would be staying here for a while. I then decide to walk downstairs and grab a glass of water and grab my bag. I rummaged through my bag looking for Jordan’s card. I still wanted to work and it was more important now, that I save money for my child. After I found the card, I placed it back in my bag and called Jordan. Hopefully he had or knew of a job opportunity for me. “Hello, JT Constructs and Company. This is Jordan.”“Hey Jordan, it’s Claire. You know how I said I wanted to get back into my work?” I say with a little enthusiasm. Jordan was the kind of friend and help I needed right now.“Hey Claire, I was hoping you’d call! I was worried about you. And I distinctively remember a comeback being mentioned.” His teasing made me feel a little at ease.“I’m doing fine. Would you maybe want to meet me for a coffee? There’s a brew-new cafe nearby.”“I always have time for yo
Last Updated : 2024-12-29The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 18: Charlotte’s POV
I listened carefully as Claire unpacked her things and tidied up her new room upstairs. She had conveniently taken the room right above mine. Seeing that I’m “disabled”, Leo had the guest room downstairs already prepared for my arrival. I waited for Claire to make an appearance downstairs for a few hours. Taunting her gave me great pleasure but I didn’t enjoy waiting. After waiting for what felt like ages, I could hear Claire’s footsteps descending the master hall staircase leading to the living room and kitchen. I was about to stroll out casually in my chair but I saw her rummaging frantically through her bag as she held a glass of water. I watched carefully from around the corner as she made a call to someone named ‘Jordan.’ Was Claire really stupid enough to cheat on Leo? I listened to her conversation and waited for my opportunity. Once Claire went to the kitchen, o took advantage of her Adsense. I stood out of my wheelchair (temporarily abandoning my disguise of course), ran to
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I could see the jealousy in Leo’s eyes. I planned on asking what he was doing here but he grabbed my arm and began pulling me towards the front door of the cafe. I look back and see Jordan has stood up and I give a small apologetic smile. I didn’t want him to think Leo was hurting me and I didn’t want either of them to cause a scene. Jordan understood a gave a slight wave with a look that left no imagination as to what he felt. He was concerned.As we left the cafe, I feel Leo’s grip loosen and he opens the back of the private town car’s door for me. Leo only ordered a private blacked-out vehicle and driver when he was either emotional and decided against driving or when he had meetings on the go. I can’t understand why there was one here now or why I watched him send the driver away while we entered.I get in slowly and quickly turn to face Leo as gets in. “What are you doing here?” I ask snappily. “Claire, you are my wife! I don’t need to explain to you that it’s completely inappr
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I rushed to the cafe and can already see my wife laughing and smiling at the man I had met briefly at the hospital. I decide to get my wife. I walk in, make my presence known and pull Claire to leg town car I have waiting just across the street where we get in and argue in private. I’ve pleaded with her.I’ve apologized to her.I’ve begged her.I’ve waited for her.I’ve been patient with her.At this point I was desperate. I didn’t know what to do anymore. But I wasn’t going to lose her to whoever this Jordan guy is.I tried to remind Claire of how much I love her. I kissed her with more passion than I’ve ever felt in my life and I thought we were moving forward when she kissed me back. I thought if it could remind her how good only I can make her feel - that she’d put her ring back on and give me another chance.But she didn’t. I could tell in her eyes that she just couldn’t. She needed space and my efforts in winning her back were smothering her. I was breaking her all over again.
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I hear a car door close in the driveway and figure it’s Leonardo. I thought it best if I were to check on him. He never drank too much but I could’ve pushed him over with what happened earlier. I may not be ready to fully forgive him but I cared about him all the same. I make it to the top of the stairs at the foyer of the front door when I see Leo come in and gently close the front door. I don’t think he wanted me to see he’d arrive. Once he turned around, I gasped and ran down the stairs. Leo’s nose was swollen, his eyes faintly bruised and I could the blood on his lip and shirt. I reach for his face gently in the foyer and look at him. “What happened to you?” I ask with teary eyes. He immediately brings his hand over mine on his face, gently leaning into my touch. “I’m okay. I’m glad you made it home safe.” He then starts towards the stairs and I quickly follow him to what used to be our bedroom. I grab Leo’s hand and lead him immediately to the bathroom where I tell him to sit
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I hear Claire arrive and go upstairs. A few minutes later I hear the shower turn on in the guest bedroom but I don’t hear Leo come in. Had Leo finally left the peasant? I look around the house in my wheelchair and see no signs of Leo’s arrival. He hadn’t come back yet. I wait for Claire to come downstairs so that I could ask where he was but she stayed upstairs tucked in her room. I expected as much. About an hour later, I hear the front door open gently and close. I peak around the corner from my room and see Leo come in and watch as Claire rushes down the stairs as he turns around.Is that blood?I watch as Claire leads Leo upstairs and they disappear out of sight. Something didn’t seem right. Leo was never a man to sulk. He always walked with his head held high - displaying his obvious success and dominance. What has Claire do to him?I will make sure she pays for what she’s done to my love.I hear them come back downstairs and peek in the kitchen where I see Claire icing Leo’s
Last Updated : 2024-12-31The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 20: Jordan’s POV
Hearing my phone ring and answering to hear Claire’s voice was the best thing that’s happened to me all day. I always jumped at the opportunity to spend with her. She was amazing and with her being pregnant, I wanted to make sure I was there for her in any way I could be. Even if it slowly reignited the flame that was my feelings for her.I got to the cafe first and ordered what used to be Claire’s daily brew back in college except I made sure it was decaf so it doesn’t affect the baby and grabbed us a little table by the window. There was a reason for the table too. Claire’s dark hair always shined and flickered bits of reddish copper and it was beautiful. I stand as Claire arrives and am embraced in a hug. Claire was always so kind and her touch could fix anything.We talked for a moment and once she asked for a job recommendation, I knew I had to offer her one with my company. Claire’s ability to create a structural design and layout was something I’ve never seen and she was well-
Last Updated : 2024-12-31The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 21: Claire’s POV
I left Leo in the kitchen to attend to Charlotte. Maybe now, he would understand how I felt but then again, he was probably relieved that I hadn’t left already and have chosen to accept this unfortunate agreement. After cleaning Charlotte’s makeup from her face, I went upstairs to my room. Today was exhausting and pregnancy was draining my energy. I laid down and rubbed my stomach as I felt fluttering inside. My child was growing. I was both excited and worried. I wouldn’t be able to hid behind flowing dresses much longer and I couldn’t hide when I lived in the same house as my husband. At least Charlotte would be leaving to see that German doctor, who had promised her the ability to walk again, tomorrow. That means Leo and Charlotte would be gone all day and I’d have time to be alone and think. A lot has happened lately and I needed time to myself. I hear a knock at my door and know it’s Leo by the tune. I carefully open the door a bit and see Leo standing there with eyes intent
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The next day, I met with Jordan and got to see the company location. It wasn’t far from the cafe where he offered me the job originally. It went well and I was given the task of working on a few structural designs to send to the 3D designers for a mock-model to be developed. It had been a week since I started and I finally felt a sense of normalcy. Jordan has been super helpful and we’ve been working on a few projects together in his office. It’s been great having a friend to talk to and a boss that believed in me.As I finished my last structural blueprint and email it to the 3D designers, Jordan comes to my desk.“How are things coming along?” He asks as he leans against my desk. “Great! I just sent the last blueprint over to the next team. They said the mock-models should be ready for inspection within the next two weeks.” I smile as I close my laptop and put my tablet away.“Wow, you’re probably the most productive worker I’ve ever had.” He laughs and rubs the back of his neck.
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 27: Claire’s POV
It’s been a few days since I had left Leonardo. I had read the decree for our divorce and signed it after contacting his attorney and removing a few unnecessary addendums. Leo had tried to include a monthly alimony agreement, an apartment and a vehicle as part of my benefits but I refused. His attorney was hesitant but I refused to sign until he sent an updated decree following my requests. I didn’t want Leo to support me. I wanted to start over. I had already lost everything. I hear at knock at my bedroom door and figure that it was Jas coming to check on me per usual. I knew I was right when I saw her peek in. “They delivered your documents for the finalization of your divorce. Should I get win or tissues hun?” She had been great at checking in on me. I felt bad springing my problems onto her. “I’m okay, Jas. I could use a hug though.” She scrambled in, sits on my bed and pulls me into a hug. I was grateful that she let me stay with her. “I’m so sorry. You didn’t deserve this,
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 26: Leonardo’s POV
I lost her. I knew that the moment she refused to look at me in the hospital. It was all my fault. Claire hadn’t told me that she was pregnant. I remember telling her after our wedding that she should get on contraceptives. I even took her to the doctor to obtain a prescription. The truth is: I wanted kids. I didn’t want them then but it was because of my responsibilities. I didn’t want to be an absent father. I never meant to give her the impression that I never wanted them at all. I begged her to stay. I would’ve changed for her. Given her all the children in the world and be the husband she deserved but even I knew it wasn’t going to be enough. Claire lost our son. She held him a secret for so long and she did it out of fear. Fear that I didn’t want him when he meant so much to her. And someone took him from us - because of me. She wouldn’t even come home with me. I entered the house alone. I sulked to my bedroom and waited by my phone, hoping she’d call. After a while, I los
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 26: Claire’s POV
Jordan comes back into the room with an apologetic smile. “I can take you home, Claire. The nurse said you’re free to go home whenever you’re ready.” “Can you take me to Leo’s to collect my things?” I say silently. “I can do whatever you need me to. But why didn’t you have Leo take you - if you don’t mind me asking?” He says as he sits at my bed side. “Because I asked for a divorce.” “Are you sure, Claire? You just had a traumatic experience and you’ve both lost a child. Is this the best time to make that choice?” “There was no other choice. I lost our baby.” “Okay. I won’t question you anymore. Let’s get you out of here.” I help Claire up and bring a wheelchair to her side and assist her in transferring. I bring Claire out of the hospital and help her into the car. “I can pack your things for you, Claire. You need rest.” “Thank you, Jordan.” I rest my head back and wait to see Leo’s home from the car window. I silently hoped he wasn’t home. I couldn’t stand to face
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 25: Claire’s POV
I calm my sobbing and try to make sense of everything that has happened. I was kidnapped. I fell down four flights of stairs and I was pushed on purpose. Whoever hired that man - wanted my baby dead and they succeeded. Could Charlotte have noticed and done this to drive a wedge between Leo and I?Why would someone do this?I lay there, staring out the window and Jordan sits there silently. He passes glances my way to make sure I’m alright as I ignore every one of them. I was grateful to Jordan in that moment but I had lost everything and there was nothing he could do.I hear the door creak open carefully, knowing it’s not the doctor and I see Jordan look up sadly. He slowly gets up to leave. “I’ll give you two the room. I’ll be right down the hall, Claire. Call me if you need anything.” He gives my hand a squeeze and I watch as he nods at Leo passing him silently. Leo gives him a nod and walks over to my side.“Claire?” He asks carefully as he sits down on the bed next to me. He gen
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 24: Leonardo’s POV
I finish at the doctors with Charlotte feeling successful as they would be doing her surgery in just a few weeks. Charlotte would be walking again. The doctor had promised that. And with that, I’d be able to focus on fixing things with Claire. I get to the car to prepare to assist Charlotte and ready to leave. I check my phone and I see I have a missed call from Claire. She didn’t leave a voicemail though. I then see a missed call and a voicemail from an unknown number. I listen to the voicemail in horror. “Hey Leo, um it’s Jordan. I know I’m the last person that should be calling you but I took Claire to the hospital and it’s not looking so good. She’s unconscious right now and I didn’t know who to call. Something bad has happened to her. Give her a call when you get this message.” I drop the phone momentarily and scramble to pick it up. I call my driver and give him directions to pick up Charlotte. There was only I could do both and get to Claire in time. “Leo, where are you go
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 24: Claire’s POV
I wake up in a hospital bed. I look over and see Jordan is sitting in the chair beside me holding my hand. I give his hand a squeeze. “Thank you.” It comes out as just a rasp. “Claire, you’re awake! Are you okay?” He gets up frantically, holding my hand in his and looks at me with concern. “My baby.” I say as I remember seeing blood. My whole body aches but none of that mattered at this moment. “I’ll go get the doctor. I wasn’t allowed to be in the room until just a few minutes ago.” I watch as Jordan runs out and call for a nurse, letting her know I was awake. Jordan comes back in and grabs my hand again. “I found your husband’s phone number and left a voicemail. I’m sure he’ll be here soon and the nurse is going to get your doctor.” I slowly bring my hand to caress his cheek. “Thank you.” I say between tears. “It’s okay, Claire. Don’t cry. You know I’d do anything for you.” He says as he wipes my tears. “How did you find me?” “Well you were in the warehouse district and th
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 23: Claire’s POV
I must’ve fallen asleep in the back of the town car. Pregnancy has made me extremely lethargic. I look out the window and see that we’re not even close to Jasmine’s. I think we’re going the completely wrong way. I knock on the privacy window and ask if we’ve taken a wrong turn but get no response.I knock again and watch in horror as I see the guy smiling in the front seat. “You’re not Leo’s driver. Who are you?”“Don’t worry, sweetheart. We’re just making a quick detour.” He laughs huskily.I begin to panic and try to open the door as he pulls into a warehouse but the doors are locked and not from the inside. I quickly grab my phone to call Leo . I wait while it rings, praying he would pick up but it goes to voicemail. He must’ve left it in the car while accompanying Charlotte to the doctor. I try to call for help but my phone service goes out. I cower as I see the man get out of the car and points a gun at me instructing me to get out and follow his directions. “Please don’t hurt
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 22: Charlotte’s POV
I let Leo assist me in the car and text my little henchman to make sure everything is in motion. I saw Leo had written her a note instructing her to use the town car for any and all her commutes today and decide it better to give his driver the day off. I then have my henchman pose as the driver and stay in the car. Leo was preoccupied with me and left without so much as checking in with his driver. We begin our drive to the German doctor my father bribed to sell the promise of my recovery. It was about an hour drive so I waited patiently for us to arrive or for a text confirmation of my most-wanted deed being done.After about forty-five minutes, I receive a text. Package received. No signature needed. This was too easy. Claire had already gotten into the car. Today would be a great day.“Leo, I’m famished. Can we stop for something to eat?” I ask kindly.“Of course. There’s an Italian deli nearby.” He says as he gets into the turning lane.“That sounds fantastic. Thank you!” “Are
