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Chapter 68: Leonardo’s POV
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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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I have my eyes deceived me? Claire is wearing her wedding rings and Leonardo informs me of their marriage continuance. He loved her and he let her go and she came back. A true definition of love in my eyes. We continue to the dinner table and I notice his Claire excused herself after having just sat down. I found it a little odd but chose to ignore it - until I saw Elena excused herself after herself as well.“Am I missing something?” I ask Leo as we wait for both ladies to return.“Like what?” He seemed genuinely confused by my question.“Well Claire went to the bathroom and then Elena forgot the wine? Seems like a ruse, no?” Were they planning or hiding something?“Oh, I’m sure Elena is just wanting to make things perfect for Claire. She’s extremely happy to have her home.” He was blinded by love.Shortly after, Elena comes back with wine and glasses. She places and pours three glasses.“Claire’s not going to have a glass? She loves wine.” I pout as I express this to Elena.“Ms. Cl
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I didn’t think much of Jasmine’s curiosity but she did make some valid points. I decide it’s best if I go check on my wife - just to be on the safe side.I head down the hallway and hear nothing but silence. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary as I reach the door but I knock anyways. I see the door open carefully and Claire looks in shock as she sees me.“Is everything alright? You’ve been in here for a while now and Jasmine was starting to get anxious.” I can tell that she’s blocking the door.“Yeah. I just have some sour stomach from our new health shakes. Nothing serious.” She recited the same excuse as Elena had told Jasmine and I.“Interesting. Elena just said the same thing.” I could tell when Claire was lying. She would always look into my eyes and redirect her gaze to my chest as she did.“I’m okay, really.” “Well I’d rather see for myself. How about I stay with you until you feel well enough to join everyone?” “Don’t be silly! It’s rude if we’re both absent.” She was stalli
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I felt a wave of guilt as Leo pulled the pregnancy test out of the wrapper and read the results. I thought to lie and say it was Elena’s but there was no sense in dragging her down with me. I’d have to face the reaction he had towards my actions. I lower my head in shame as I wait to be scolded for being so careless. This wasn’t the right time for us to have a baby. With one attacker at large and the mastermind behind it all still living freely - I was putting myself and another child in danger.I’m surprised when I see Leo smiling and hear his response as I apologize. Leo was excited for a child - our child. He suggests keeping our pregnancy private until we find out who’s been after me and I agree without a second thought. “Can we tell Jasmine?” I didn’t like hiding things from her.“Yes. And I have some news I want to share tonight afterwards. Are you ready to get back to dinner?” I nod and Leo opens the door and wraps his arm around my waist in excitement as we return.“Is every
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The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 69: Charlotte’s POV
I awake to the sound of Francisco’s phone ringing and become quickly agitated. It wasn’t hard to tell that I was napping. Pregnancy was as exhausting and it was unappealing. I roll over and toss the phone at Francisco who is doing push-ups on the deck. “Did it wake you?” He asks as he comes to a stand after catching the phone.“What do you think.” I close the French door and can still see his shadow moving from side to side. Great - more pacing. I roll back over and begin to drift back into sleep when Francisco bursts in and asks that I listen to him immediately. I roll my eyes and rise to a sit.“What now?” I was becoming tired of his constant talking.“They have Mark.” “Who the hell is Mark?” I had no interest in names. When you have money, you can call people whatever you want.“Ay dois! The man you paid to kill your ex-lover’s child. I got word that he was arrested for what he’s done to Claire and they are building a strong case.” I freeze as I hear the news. Surely, they would
