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The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 78: Claire’s POV
I go downstairs to look for my phone in my bag. Elena must’ve heard me as she appears behind me.“Ms. Claire, what is wrong?” She touches my arm gently.“I’m leaving, Elena. I can’t do this anymore.”“But where will you go?” “I don’t know. I’m going to call Jasmine and see if I can stay with her for the time being.”“But you are pregnant, what about the babies?” “I’ll get my own place to settle into before they arrive.” I sit down and dial Jasmine’s number. I’m relieved to see she answers.“Claire, it’s late - is everything okay?” “No. Can I come over?” I tremble as I speak.“Of course. I’ll be waiting at the door!” I hang up and grab my bag. “Hold on, Ms. Claire. I pack food and some clothes for you and I go too.”“It’s okay, Elena. I’m sure Leo will need you.” “No, I make sure babies and you are okay first.” She runs to the kitchen before heading upstairs. The minute I see her disappear, I hear Leo coming down. I could tell the difference in his steps.“Claire, you don’t have t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 78: Leonardo’s POV
I sit in our vacant home once again. Had my reaction truly showed a dedication to Charlotte? I just didn’t think it was fair after her father had done such horrible things to me. I know it didn’t excuse what she did to my wife - nothing would, but why must we all suffer? Correcting a wrong with another wrong just seemed chaotic and seeing Elena leave with her - spoke volume. She took Claire’s side on this as well. I wait for Mason to call me and let me know that Claire has arrived safely, the least I could do from where I sat.The phone finally rings and I see Mason on the other line.“Did she make it safely?” I ask quickly.“Yes. And I’ve stationed officers around the house and neighborhood. She will watched for the time being.”“Do you think that’s necessary?” I ask quizzically.“Honestly man, I do. She’s already attacked Claire twice and is becoming increasingly paranoid - there’s nothing to stop her from trying something now. She thinks that Francisco’s confession ensures her safe
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 78: Charlotte’s POV
Apparently Francisco planned ahead and I had a mafia henchman left at my disposal - a little perk of being the mafia leader’s favorite. I have him watch Leo’s home as he reports back to me. I wait in patience as I plan my next move. I’m brushing my hair after a much needed luxurious bath. Staying in a hiding hole that mirrored a rat motel had left me feeling filthy. I see my a notification on my phone and read it quickly.‘The girl was crying and she’s leaving the house with a few things. No sign of the man.’‘Follow them.’ I answer without a second thought. Where was little ditsy Claire going at this hour? It couldn’t be work related after the “unfortunate” incident that happened to her hand. So where was she going?‘She was dropped off at what looks like a friend’s house. It’s a big gated house and there’s a girl outside waiting for her. There’s also some sort of maid with her.’ That vile little Elena must have accompanied the infantile peasant to her friend’s house. I just couldn’t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 79: Mason’s POV
I give Leo the honest truth about what I see in his marriage to Claire after speaking with her on the way to drop her off at her friends’ house. I felt for her situation - as Leo’s longest friend, I knew how he prioritized Charlotte first hand and I could see where it would hurt his wife. Especially, after what Charlotte had done to her. And frankly, I think Claire deserved to have justice but I tread lightly. Leo was close to his breaking point.As I’m speaking with him, I get a call from one of my officers and quickly put him on hold.“What’s going on?” I ask sternly.“There’s a vehicle we found circling the block where Claire is located. Would you like us to dispatch task force security in the premises?” Charlotte hadn’t taken her warnings. She was coming for Claire. I quickly turn the vehicle around and head back to the house I had just left.“Dispatch now!” I yell as I hand up and race there.“I reach the neighborhood and everything seems quiet. I can see the officers are still i
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 79: Claire’s POV
I watch recounting my argument with Leo to Jasmine as I wiped what little tears I had left. “Don’t cry, I’m here for whatever you need. You can stay with me for as long as you need, hun.” Jasmine reassured me as she hands me a tissue and a bottle of water.“He chose Charlotte, Jas. He even offered himself as a sacrifice for her after everything she’s done to me. How could I ever trust him again?” I shudder as I speak.Suddenly, I hear my phone ring and see an unknown number is calling. I put the call on speaker as I answer. It was Mason. He gave clear instructions and notified me that there was someone in the area who had followed me. Charlotte was relentless.I listen to his warning and respond before the call disconnects.“Let’s close all the blinds!” Jasmine says as she moves to the windows throughout the house. Elena follows suit as they hurry to secure the house. I get up and walk to the sliding doors as I hear a rattling noise from the far end of the yard and see a man jumping
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 79: Leonardo’s POV
I get in my car and race to Jasmines house. Claire wouldn’t want to see me but I needed to make sure she and my unborn twins were safe. I race through the streets as I reach the neighborhood entrance. I’m about to punch in the gate code for the neighborhood when I hear a gunshot. I freeze and I can feel a wave of shock crash through my body. I watch my fingers shake as I push the buttons. The gate opens slowly and I can feel my heart racing as I drive slowly and carefully through the neighborhood to Jasmine’s house. I see the unmarked vehicles littering the neighborhood and officers walking back to them. I nod at them as I pass. I see occupants of the surrounding houses standing outside and asking the officers for explanations as I pass. I make it to Jasmine’s house and wait for access to enter the gate. I then park the car and run to the door.“Leo, what are you doing here?” Jasmine questions as I stand there.“Where’s Claire?” I ask sternly.“She’s in the living room but I’m not sur
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 79: Francisco’s POV
I sit down in the visitation room expecting to see Charlotte but I’m shocked when I see another woman enter. A woman I had forgotten after all these years. At the door, I see my ex-lover Julia’s sister.“This is what you do with your life after the murder of my sister.” She huffs as she sits down. “She would be disappointed in your actions.” She scoffs as she sits.“Dalia, what are you doing here in the US?” I ask quizzically. I hadn’t spoken to her since her sister was still alive and pregnant with my child.“I came to see what had become of the man responsible for the murder of my sister. A shame that she passed for this.” She motions a hand at me.“Don’t disrespect the dead.” I warn.“You are one to talk. Look at where you are. You flee France for a woman - right after the death of our beloved Julia. A death caused by your carelessness.”“I loved her.” “You shamed her. Pregnant by a rival mafia leader and carrying your bastard with not even a ring?” She slams her hands down.“I pl
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-15The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 79: Charlotte’s POV
I wait impatiently until I receive a notification from one of my watchman that was conveniently hidden out of sight. My little henchman was captured. Not only was he captured but he was shot. “Another one bites the dust.” I sing softly as I brush my hair at my vanity. Francisco’s men were reckless, ruthless and sloppy. What was I to do with these men?Suddenly, I receive another notification that Lao was seen at that same house shortly after they apprehended my henchman. They say he arrived quickly and left after only a few minutes. A good sign that something between Leo and Claire had gone awry. I smile as I feel a sense of victory in that moment. Could Claire have left Leo for good this time? Or has Leo finally left her? I decide it’s best to find out. Leo would be home soon. I just stop by and could meet him there and see for myself. I get in my car and head to Leonardo’s house - hoping to see my dreams come to fruition.When I arrive, I see that he’s already made it home and I wa
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The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 105: Leonardo’s POV
Claire and Jasmine listened closely to the conversation I had with Charlotte on the phone. They felt triumphant as I played my part. “Well she seems convinced.” Claire smiles as she sits down on the couch beside me. “Now, we just have to get Julia and Leo ready to rub it in. The letter said six o’clock, right?” Jasmine confirms.“Yup. I already texted Julia and she said she is getting ready. She wants to make sure she is dressed for the occasion.” Claire seemed a bit nervous but she did it well.“You brought your nice suit, right Leo?” “I did and before you ask, it’s black.”“Good, that means it’ll match with Julia.” Jasmine smiles as her need for color coordination is satisfied.“How do you think Julia will act when she’s faced with Charlotte?” Claire asks quizzically.“I’m not sure. But I should get changed. Julia should be arriving in the next thirty minutes to debrief before we head out.” I stand and leave the room to change. It felt odd to be going to dinner in the company of
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 105: Charlotte’s POV
It’s late morning when I awake from my nap. The medication they gave me was great at silencing my dead mother but horrible for my energy. Every dose I’d taken had driven me to a long deep rest that encapsulated my hours. I grab my phone and see blog and tabloid notifications - my favorite reading material as I was able to read about myself multiple times. Although, I was glad for my absence in these apps as of recently. The last thing I wanted was to be paraded around as a lunatic.I open the first app to read about today’s events and see Claire is plastered on the front page.“Billionaire’s wife trades high life for loving longevity?” I continue reading as the article names a ‘Nathan Carter’ as Claire’s new love interest and describes their poolside manner as romantic and intimate. Did she really trade Leo for this guy? He wasn’t nearly as handsome as Leo. I look up his net worth isn’t even in the same caliber as Leo. How stupid of her. I continue to look at the photos and I’m struck
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 105: Mason’s POV
I watch the movements of Charlotte’s ankle monitor and to my surprise, it hasn’t move at all from the primary residence. I checked its connection and gps settings. Only to find that everything was working perfectly.Leo informed me of his and Claire’s plan to seem separated in the blogs to make Charlotte more confused and less hyper-fixated on hurting Claire and for some reason, I feel like it might’ve worked. Claire hadn’t had a run in with Charlotte and she hasn’t left to see Leo either. Did her psych hold have something to do with this?I ask the officers providing surveillance at Charlotte’s residence to check in every two hours, just in case. Charlotte wasn’t a dumb woman. She was cunning, fast and maniacal. If she were planning something then I needed to be top of it before anyone got hurt. Surprisingly, the only alert I’d been given was a visitor to Dahlia. The view was partially obstructed but they believe it wasn’t friendly as the woman left without entering and Charlotte sla
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 104: Charlotte’s POV
I grab my phone and lay on my bed, face the ceiling and try to distract myself. My monitor meant that my moves were recorded and that meant no late night surprise visits to Claire. I had no army, no freedom, an injury to my arm and no opportunities. I wonder if Claire had even seen my letter. It couldn’t be a violation if she were to meet with me in a public location. I wouldn’t have followed her or threatened her, technically. Or did technicalities not count in this situation?I begin scrolling through today’s blogs on my phone, not out of interest but sheer boredom when I see it. Claire seems to be cuddled up with a young man who wasn’t Leo. Not only that, but she’s pregnant in these pictures. Had my plan worked already? Did Claire move on without my knowledge? I scroll through the pictures and notice a Rolex and decide to check out who this guy was. A quick search proves telling as I see his name is Nathan Carter. A newly-made millionaire who had done contracts with Leo in the past
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 104: Nathan’s POV
I rummage through my drawers for a pair of swim trunks and see my phone ringing as I’m about to change. My ex-wife was calling and seeing as I had a task at hand, I ignored it and continued to get dressed. Jasmine instructed me to wear my Rolex for the photos to make my status known when the photos go live on the blogs. I’m guessing it had to do with Claire previously being with a billionaire. Sadly for her, I am no billionaire. My company had just sky-rocketed these last three years and I just became a millionaire. Not that that Claire minds, she seems more interested in me as a person than a financial security which is something I hadn’t experienced in a long time. She saw me as just a man. Not a businessman or a successful company owner - just me, Nathan.I check myself in the mirror as I head downstairs to find Claire in a beautiful bathing suit with matching kimono, newly provided by Jasmine and her beauty is remarkable. I also see Leo gawking at her. Guess I’d better be on my be
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 104: Julia’s POV
I get dressed and make sure my sister has my son as I prepare to leave to meet Claire to get more information about my new “lover” for our meeting with Charlotte tomorrow. I see Francisco watching me closely as I check my appearance in the mirror.“You will be careful, won’t you?” He asks as he shakes his leg restlessly.“There is nothing to fear, dear. I am not seeing Charlotte today. I am just meeting with Claire and her husband.” I grab my purse and kiss his cheek before walking out the door to say my farewells to my beautiful son. “You will be good for tante Dahlia, right my little heir?” I speak with a soft voice as I kiss my son and admire his laughter. “Thank you, sister.”“But of course. Franco’s is in good hands with his daddy and I. You do not have to worry.” I smile at her response as I head out the door and into my private car where my chauffeur is waiting patiently.“Where to, Ms. Julia?” He asks as I repeat the address provided to me in French. He nods and begins the j
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 104: Claire’s POV
I had just finished eating when there’s a knock at the door. Leonardo gets it as I clean the kitchen. I see a man come in. He was short, with round glasses, no hair and seemed to be in his early forties. I watch carefully as Leo shakes his hand with controlled excitement and leads him to have a seat in the living room. I finish cleaning, wipes my hands and head over to meet the notorious miracle doctor.“Ah! You must be Claire! A pleasure to meet you.” He says as he quickly stands to greet me and shake my left hand. Leo must’ve told him that my right is the one that’s disfigured. “Oh and congratulations! I wasn’t aware that you’re pregnant!” He was so bubbly and kind that my guard slowly melted away. “Please, have a seat. You must’ve traveled a long way to get here.” I gesture softly as he sits down and offers for me to sit next to him. I sit down just a few inches from his side and smile.“Please don’t worry about my travels. This is my passion. Leonardo said that you had been in a
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 103: Leonardo’s POV
Logan and Lucas. The names of my beautiful boys, under a tradition my family has kept through generations. Claire doesn’t know how happy that made me. The fact that she even considered my feelings about their names and my traditions - even after the situation I’ve gotten us into.I roll over to see it is five in the morning on my phone. The doctor should be here in two hours and soon after, Julia will be arriving to assist us in our pursuit to confuse Charlotte and remove her aggression towards Claire. I try to gently wake Claire as to not startle her.“The doctor should be arriving in two hours, Claire. Would you like to shower and get dressed?” I ask quietly as she stirs.“Okay, but I can’t get up. I need a little help.” She says groggily.“Okay. Don’t move, I’m coming.” I get up and walk over to her side of the bed, holding my arms out for her to adjust into as I gently roll her towards me and help her up. She grunts in discomfort. “Is that okay?”“Yes. It’s just a little hard to m
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 103: Claire’s POV
It’s close to midnight when Leo and I finally settle into bed. I decide to let him stay the night as it was late and I always felt worried about him being out late at these hours.“You said that there was someone coming to see me bright and early tomorrow. Is it Elena?” I ask as Leo settles into bed beside me.“No, but I can have Elena brought here first thing tomorrow. I’ve called a doctor who specializes in your condition and he’s confident that he can repair your hand and reverse the muscular atrophy that’s taken place. I’ve scheduled him for an evaluation to see what he can do.” He pauses as he watches closely for my reaction. I look at my splint with tunnel vision and hear his words echo through my mind. “What do you think?” He says quietly as he continues watching me.“I could carry my boys?” I ask with tears in my eyes.“Even at the same time.” He reassures me.“I could start my career again?” “Anything is possible.” Anything is possible? Is that really true?“You did all of t
