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Chapter 66: Claire’s POV
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2025-03-02 21:00:29
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The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 67: Leonardo’s POV
I couldn’t believe it when Claire finally said yes to being my wife again. I felt like we were in a twilight zone. I made sure to send a text message to my attorney asking that he place the clause into effect - voiding our divorce before going back down for bed with Claire. It wasn’t long before we were fast asleep. I’m awakened by my phone ringing. I look to see it was Mason calling. There must be news, especially if he was calling this early in the morning.“I hope I didn’t wake you, man.”“Don’t worry. What’s going on?” The pleasantries weren’t necessary. He could call at any moment and I’d answer in haste. He was doing me a massive favor. “DNA came back on those cigarettes. I ran it through CODIS and we got a match.”“You know who Claire’s first attacker is?’ I hadn’t expected this to happen so soon. I would have to tell Claire as soon as she woke up.“His name is Mark Siles. He’s a record criminal, holding multiple charges of assault, attempted murder and kidnapping.” I knew wh
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-03The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 67: Claire’s POV
I hear Leo’s phone ring and immediately feel a Deja vu moment. I felt as though he’s be leaving to see Charlotte until I feel an ache in my hand. We were in the same place at different times. I ask if he’s going to leave already but I’m pleasantly surprised when he tells me otherwise. He tells me that Mason has found my first attacker and they were setting up a sting operation to capture him safely. Mark Siles. A name to a face that has haunted me for months.I feel an immense fear like a boulder is sitting on my chest. He was dangerous and I fear for Leo’s safety but I also feared how Leo would handle the situation after learning that this man had also kidnapped Charlotte and him long before we were ever married. Leonardo was a man of great pride and I worry that he would act impulsively.We shower and head down for breakfast as the air is filled with sweet and savory scents.“You’ve outdone yourself, Elena!” I hear Leo say as he gestures to the table, it was covered in Belgian waff
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-04The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 67: Matthew’s POV
I get called into the warden’s office and thought of the prison warden was already intimidating. I’ve tried my best to stay out of trouble as Leonardo and Claire instructed me to do while they work on my release. I just don’t know what I could’ve done wrong and I’m speechless as I see my arresting officer - chief commissioner Mason Grey. I must’ve done something serious.“Matthew, the officers will be removing your chains and I expect you to have a seat.” The warden was clear on his instructions and I follow exactly as told.“Do you know why you’re here?” He asks in a serious tone.“No sir.”“Do you recognize this decorated officer?” He gestures to the chief commissioner and I nod.“He was my arresting officer, sir.”“Well chief commissioner Mason has made a valiant effort in clearing your name. He has found astounding evidence to not, only suggest, but prove that you were wrongfully accused the crimes you are being held in custody for. As of today, I am extending my deepest apology a
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-04The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 67: Charlotte’s POV
“Mon cher, I need to speak with you.” Francisco peeks into the doorway of what’s supposed to be the master bedroom of this pathetic hide-out. My closet was bigger than this. I walk out and sit down on the couch and wait for him to start. This couldn’t be good if he was pacing again.“Are you going to talk?” My annoyance was evident at this point. This mutant growing inside me has made me intolerant and angry more often than not. He looks at me as he paces. Whether to gauge my annoyance or mentally prepare to say what I didn’t want to hear.“Spit it out already!” “I just got word that the girls’ brother is set to be released. Roman gave information on his case to guarantee a plea deal.” Matthew was only a small step in my process in hurting Claire and I had done so already. I had no interest in what happens to him. He was more of a liability to Claire than myself. From where I stood, that idiot still thinks I’m kind and some sort of friend.“Roman did well.” I shrug as I check my negl
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-04The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 68: Leonardo’s POV
I leave Claire and head to the precinct when I hear that news had reached the tabloids of a young billionaire rekindling with his wife. It was kept anonymous as to who but I’m sure those who knew me would be able to piece the information together. Charlotte definitely did. I was relieved to see her text but too busy to take her call. I cared for you and I still care about her but my main focus is my wife. I’ve dedicated far too much time to Charlotte. I arrive at the precinct where I see Mason is just arriving back. “Long day, Mason?” I ask as we meet at the entrance. “An eventful day. I saw your brother-in-law and told him of his release in twenty four hours. The warden was apologetic as well. Not something I’m used to seeing.” “Thank you. Claire will be thrilled to have her brother back. She’s worried about his safety in there.” “Well he’s staying out of trouble and has been placed in solitary confinement to ensure he is released without error or held on any discrepancy. He’ll b
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-04The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 68: Claire’s POV
I sit down with the therapist and Elena in the living room after his prompt arrival. “Alright Claire, I’ve brought some tools to exercise your right hand and I brought a portable hot sand therapy that we’ll be using before and after to help loosen those joints. I’m hoping to see a little bit more flexibility. Are you comfortable with that?” I liked the therapist that Leo chose. He was kind, moved slowly and explained everything thoroughly.“That sounds fine.” I slowly remove my splint and hold my hand out to the therapist as he feels for any atrophy. “Okay Claire. It feels tense but that’s normal. Can you close it at all?” I try to close it as instructed but it only moves slightly.“Okay. This is common. Let’s see how much it improves after the hot sand therapy.” He set the machine up on the table beside me and placed my hand inside while adhering a sleeve to my shoulder to keep the sand inside.“It’s going to be hot but you’ll only have your hand in for about five minutes. If it fe
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I drive to the location as directed by Mason and I’m met with an odd stench and unsightly bar. This is why I would be meeting Claire’s attacker and my former kidnapper. It seemed odd that a man who charges so much would hang around in the most unruliest of places but I decide to abandon my criticism. I could judge him after he’d been apprehended. I grab the suitcase from my trunk, go inside and sit at the far end of the bar which was surprisingly vacant. Whether done so, with purpose or not was beyond me. I wait in silence as I order a whiskey neat.I see a rugged average sized man come through the door and make direct eye-contact with me before making his way over. He sits to my right and orders a beer while lighting a cigarette. I see the box is Newports. A good sign that we had the right man.“You have a job for me?” He asks uninterested as he smokes and drinks.“I do.” I say as I down my whiskey and raise my glass for another fill. The bartender comes quickly and fills it before d
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It was about 8P.M when I heard the front door. I was helping Elena cook in the kitchen while we talked about this new art museum just downtown. I turn to see Leo in the doorway of the kitchen before I had the chance to make it to the foyer to greet him. I give him a nice-over for injuries and let out a sigh of relief. I run over and hug him.“Are you okay? Are you hurt?” I caress his face as he shakes his head no.“I have news.” He said softly and I excuse myself from Elena and follow him to the next room. It was the dining room. Leo pulled a seat out for me and I sit down while trying to keep my nerves at bay. He sits next to me.“I met with Mark Siles and we were able to pull off the sting. He’s currently being arraigned and processed and they’re going to tap into his phone history and interrogate him tomorrow.” The world’s slowed in that moment. I didn’t hear the ticking of the clock, his words were processing slower and everything felt warped in time. My first attack had been caug
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The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 87: Nathan’s POV
I wake up early and head downstairs where I can smell an amazing breakfast brewing. I’m met in the hallway by Jas who seems to have woken from the same heavenly scents.“Wait, you’re not making breakfast?” She looks at me confusingly as I return the same glance back at her.“Jas, I can’t cook. I thought it was you.” I say with a shrug.“Well, I’m not that great of a host.” She shrugs as we both think and reach a moment of realization. Was Claire cooking? We rush down the stairs in unison to find Claire adorned with an apron that covers only the front of her pregnant belly as she takes some bacon off of the griddle. On the table, there is an array of foods. Waffles, pancakes, bacon, sausage, maple syrup and French toast. We watch in silence as we see her continue to pull food from the griddle and plate it. It isn’t until she tries to move the plates to the table that she notices us. She jumps for a moment and then lets out a small smile.“I didn’t know you were guys were standing there
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 87: Francisco’s POV
I leave the hotel with more confusion than when I had arrived. Dalia had brought my ex-lover Julia. A woman I thought to be dead and she had brought her alive and well - carrying my son. I try making sense of it all as Enzo drives me back to the safe house to wait for the attorney to appear and collect payment.“Is everything alright, boss?” He asks as he drives.“No.” I respond blankly as I stare out the window, recounting what I had just witnessed.“I can go back alone and end this, if you’d like.” He offers as we continue driving.“No. No one is to touch Dalia without an order.” I say strongly.“What happened up there? I was almost certain you’d have killed her by now.” He asks.“She brought a gift for me. She brought her sister and my son.” I admit as we reach the house.“Julia’s alive?” He asks in shock. My men were aware of my relationship with her from the very beginning. An effort on my part to make sure she was also protected.“Yes. I saw her.” “We have an heir.” He smiles a
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 87: Charlotte’s POV
Tick. Tick. Tick.I watch the clock on the wall strikes an hour since my arrival and I’m thankful for the ticking of the hands being the only noise in my roomWhy would Leo put me here? I’m not crazy. Claire is the problem. I curl my knees up to my chest and hug them tightly as I sit in the luminous lighting against the cold wall touching my bed.“I have to get out of here.” I whisper to myself as if someone would even hear me.“You can leave these walls but I will never leave your side.” I hear the echo of my mother’s voice.“What the hell do you want from me? You’re dead. You’ve been dead.” I say in snarky tone as I look into her cold eyes. She stood at the end of my bed.“I want you to confess.” She says gravely.“What would I have to confess?” “That you killed your own mother.” “I’m not doing that.” The memory of a corpse was not going to convince me to confess to killing my mother. I turn away from her and face the wall as I lay down. “You don’t exist. You’re just a figment of
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 86: Claire’s POV
It’s late when I get a call from Chief Commissioner Mason.“Sorry to bother you, but I have some news. If it alright if I stop by?”“Of course.” I reply as I get up and wait for the front door bell. It had to be important if Mason was stopping by at this hour. Did something happen to Leo?I open the door the moment it rings and I see Mason waiting, I motion for him to come in and lock the door behind him. We walk over to the living room and sit down.“I didn’t bring juice this time since it’s late. But I did bring you a fruit cup.” He holds it out for me and I smile softly as I take it.“You’re lucky it’s close to juice.” He lefts out a small laugh at my response. “What’s going on?” “Well I got a call from Leo just an hour ago.”“Is he alright?” I interrupt.“Yes. Charlotte was in sort of manic episode and refused to leave his house. She threatened to kill you.” I catch my breath in my throat and feel a knot forming in my stomach.“W-why? I left Leo alone.” I stutter as I feel my bod
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 86: Charlotte’s POV
After my meltdown and discovering some things in Francisco’s past, I began hearing my mother’s voice again. She was haunting me and I knew I wanted to see Leo to calm myself. I drive the only car available to his house and knock on the door. Elena cracks the door open and tells me that Leo is not home. A answer I refused to accept. She stood in my way as much as Claire. I try shoving the door open but she slams it shut in response and locks it. Feeling defeated, I sit on the doorstep and stare at the pavement for what felt like eternity. Then I see Leo’s driver drop him off as he parked the town car and I wait for him to notice my presence. I expected him to at least be happy to see me but his face expressed nothing but disdain. He didn’t expect me or want me there.He tries to tell that he will never choose me and that it’s Claire - it’s fucking Claire. And the next thing I know, the Chief Commissioner is detaining me at Leo’s request and taking me to the car. How could Leo do this
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 86: Leonardo’s POV
I arrive at home and see an unknown vintage car is parked on my property. I was in no mood for company unless it was Claire’s. I send a photo of the license plate Mason and he asks that I remain inside as the vehicle belong to the mafia leader Francisco who has just escaped prison. But I see something even more shocking as I get closer to my front door. Charlotte is there sitting on the pavement outside my front door. Her hair is disheveled and her clothes are wrinkled. She looks to be a complete disarray. I text Mason back, letting him know that Charlotte was here and there was no sign of Francisco. “Charlotte?” I ask in disbelief as I approach the front steps. “Oh. Leo, I’ve been waiting for you to get back.” She looks to have been crying. “Are you okay?” I ask as she begins to stand. “No. I was thinking about what you said and I think you should reconsider. I would’ve waited inside but Elena refused to let me in.” “That’s because you’re not welcome here anymore.” I say coldly a
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 86: Francisco’s POV
I missed sleeping in an actual bed as I stretch out my limbs and see it is the next morning. The attorney texted and confirmed his flight. Soon he’d arrive here, pay Charlotte’s father a visit and come to collect his payment but I had to sense in waiting for him. I needed to catch up to whatever Dalia had done while I was locked up.“Enzo!” I beckon my henchman and watch as he comes in.“Have you seen or heard anything about Dalia? Enzo was always on the avenue and overseeing our territories. If the streets were talking, he’d be listening.“Last notice I got was that she was staying at the Hilton hotel just downtown. I placed a few men there. They haven’t seen anything suspicious.” “Good. We’re going to pay her a visit today.” I smile lightly as I imagine the fear in her face as I come to find her. And for a second, I feel guilt. Her sister would be disappointed if she were here to witness all that had happened.I get dressed and have Enzo drive downtown. The drive is lengthy but I w
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 86: Claire’s POV
I see Nathan’s face line with confusion at the mention of Jordan. I knew our line of work wasn’t large and there must be something he must’ve heard about Jordan.I hear him question the name I had just mentioned.“Yes. I dated Jordan. He’s the owner or was the owner of a construction company here in the city and I had gone to architectural school with him years ago.” I explain.“It’s been a long time since I’ve heard that name.” He seemed to be upset in his remembrance of that name.“Did you know Jordan?” I ask curiously.“Actually, yes. I did a job or two with him when he first opened his company. I thought he had a pretty good vision but come to find out, he’s been fucking my wife.” I could see the rage painted across his face. Jordan had overstepped once again and this time, he involved himself in someone else’s marriage.“I’m so sorry, Nathan. I didn’t know. Was this recent?” When had this started? From my understanding, he had been going through mediations and his divorce for jus
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 85: Nathan’s POV
I peak downstairs as I hear the front door open. I hoped to see Claire had returned. I’ve taken a liking to her company. I see her come in with her husband behind her. And the from the looks of it, he didn’t enjoy my waiting. I come down the stairs casually and head to the kitchen. I grab myself a soda when I hear footsteps behind me.“Spying on my wife?” I hear Leo say from close behind me. I turn to see he is just an arms reach away.“I just wanted to make sure she made it back alright.” I say as I open my soda and take a drink.“Why wouldn’t she? She was with me.” His tone was unenthused.“Well, she disclosed her attacks. I felt it was only right to check on her.”“Is that all?” He asks presumptuously.“What do you mean?” “Well, I’ve heard the news that you’re going through a divorce and I just want to make myself clear when I say this - Claire is my wife. She is carrying my children and I won’t tolerate you disrespecting that.” He stands firm - assuming it’s an intimidation tacti
