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Chapter 90: Leonardo’s POV
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2025-04-06 22:31:07
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The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 91: Mason’s POV
We drive back to the city in silence. I could tell that Leonardo was stunned to learn about Charlotte’s true nature and it troubled him deeply. He knew Charlotte better than anyone else and he had no idea how malicious she truly was. I remember the day her house burned down. Leo saw her on the curb, walked up to her and hugged her deeply.He had no knowledge of her actions and felt the utmost concern and sadness for her. It was a pivotal point in her life as much as it was his. His kindness and protection to her had led to Claire’s attacks and he wasn’t prepared to face that or hold her accountable.“Are you okay, man?” I felt the need to ask as we reached his company’s building.“I’m fine. I’m just trying to understand how I could’ve been so naive to Charlotte’s ways.” He says as he looks up at his building.“She did a pretty good job at hiding the bad and the ugly until your divorce.” She had made sure there was no one to expose her secrets.“But I should’ve been able to tell. I sho
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-07The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 91: Charlotte’s POV
It’s officially been twenty-four hours since I was dragged here by force. And to my surprise, no one’s coming looking for me. Francisco hasn’t reached out since the mentioning of Dahlia, Leo hasn’t checked in on me, officer Mason hasn’t made any appearance and my father would be oblivious from the walls of his prison cell. I’m alone, except for the insufferable voice of my mother.“I have no intention of leaving you alone.” I hear her voice ring through my ears as I see her appear in the chair across from my bed.“You could never take a hint.” I murmur in a hushed tone.“You could never keep your jealousy and rage under control. I blame your father - he spent so much time indulging in the attention he gave you.” She crosses her legs as she speaks.“Is a hint of jealousy?” I mock. “Are you angry that father loved me more?”“No. I am mortified that you are all he has left.” “Seems like many emotions for a dead woman.” I seethe. She makes no sound or response. She simply sits there sile
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-07The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 92: Charlotte’s POV
“Charlotte, it seems like you’re guarded from me. I want you to know that I’m not here to cause you harm. I’m simply evaluating you to see how we can better assist you.” The therapist says calmly after I keep disguising myself from his questions and disagreeing with his perspectives.“With all due respect, I don’t need your help. I shouldn’t even be here.” I say as I shrug dramatically.“I know you feel that way but your report says otherwise and I’d like to understand more if you’ll allow me.” I listen to about half of his sentence when I see my mother’s silhouette appear behind him. I see her place her hand on his hand and feel rage while his words echo through me.“Is everything alright? You seem tense.” He asks suddenly.“I’m fine.” I reply quickly as I readjust my demeanor.“Okay, let’s continue.” He says as he turns to a new page in his notebook. “I read the article in which your mother was killed during a fire. How has that affected you?” “My mother’s death? It hasn’t. Not un
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-08The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 92: Mason’s POV
I finally make it to the courthouse and head to the judge’s quarters. I hand him my petition and explain my motion for filing. He nods without saying a word and I leave. It was now his job to review my request and documentation and assign a court date. Once a date was assigned, I’d ask Claire to appear to act as a a testimony of Charlotte’s character. It was hard to ignore what she had done especially when you look at Claire’s hand and how defenseless and kind she is. I think to go home but I’m hit with the need to find Francisco. I knew this wouldn’t be an easy task so I call in special task force. There was the possibility of him being protected and armed - he was a mafia leader after all. I send out orders and give out the address that Joe’s attorney had given me and make my way down the coastline. If Francisco was willing to retract his confession, I’d gladly take it in exchange for a statement from Charlotte and something tells me he just might with this Dahlia woman lingering a
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-08The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 92: Francisco’s POV
I’m brought back to the jail without haste. I decided to allow my capture as I didn’t want violence to explode while my son was in the area. Julia made it clear of my choices and I knew what the right choice was. After I’m searched and processed, I’m brought to a private cell and told to wait. Someone clearly wanted to see me and it didn’t take a mastermind to know who. The question is who they wanted me to turn on - was it Joe, Dahlia or Charlotte? I ponder each direction in which this could go and I’m faced with opportunity in each one. Something that would not only work in my favor but allow me to get back to Julia and my son. After I explore each outlet, I am faced by none other than Chief Commissioner Mason and to my surprise, the Warden.“Ah, the faces who have drawn me from my cell. What can I do for you both?” I say with a smile. This was going to be good for me. I watch as they both sit and the Mason fellow speaks first.“Francisco, you’re in captivity due to a confession y
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-08The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 92: Leonardo’s POV
I race to Jasmine’s house and wait at the door. Once it opens, I see the face on the other side turn to shock. It was Nathan - her uncle. He steps aside and I nod before walking past time to find Claire in the living room. She was lying down and rubbing her belly on the couch. I notice how her belly has doubled in size since the last time I’d seen her. A sign that our sons were growing beautifully inside her. She shifts her weight and struggles to sit upright and I come to her side and assist her. “Are you feeling okay?” I ask instinctively. “Yes, I’m fine. It’s just hard to move around sometimes. What are you doing here?” She asks confused.“I have something’s I wanted to speak to you about.” I press. She stands and begins to walk to her room. I knew that meant that she wanted to speak in private and I follow her. Although I can feel Nathan’s eyes following me - much to my displeasure.“Can you close the door?” She asks as she sits on the bed, crossing her legs and filling the spac
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-09The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 92: Claire’s POV
I could tell that Leo’s anger was close to the surface. He was stressed and I could understand why, although I didn’t agree with his decision. I rush out when I hear him yelling at Nathan. I could hear Jasmine rush down the stairs as well.I call after Leo as I see him getting closer to Nathan. He was about to snap and I try holding his face. It was one of the few ways to soothe him. After he apologizes and turns to leave, I decide it’s best to follow him out and check on him. I had been harsh and I know that it led to tonight’s altercation. I follow him to his car and wait for him to turn his attention to me. “Claire, I didn’t mean to -“ I raise a hand to stop him.“You did and I know our conversation pushed you there. I was being too hard on you. I can see that you’re dealing with a lot right now. It was my fault.” I confess.“No, it wasn’t. I’ve been on edge since you left with our boys.” He looks into my eyes and I can see his sadness. I put my hand on his cheek again.“Claire, c
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-09The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 93: Nathan’s POV
I watch from the window as Claire leaves with Leonardo. I understood why she had to leave but I didn’t like the idea of her being alone with him. He didn’t have her best interest at heart and Claire deserved better than him.“You can’t just sit at the window like a lost puppy because Claire is gone for one night, Unc.” Jasmine says as she walks into the kitchen.“You think she’ll be okay - alone with him?” Maybe I was being paranoid.“He’s still her husband, Nathan. If Claire didn’t feel safe, she wouldn’t have gone.” She reassures me. “I know he’s not your favorite, but Leo isn’t as bad as he seems. He’s just very protective and he doesn’t want to lose her.”“But he has.” I respond without thinking.“There’s still a chance that they can work things out. There’s a lot of love between the two.” “Love isn’t always enough, Jas. We both know that.” “We do but it’s not for us to decide. It’s up to them.” With that, she walks back upstairs and I’m left to my own thoughts. Truthfully, I ow
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-09
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The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 95: Mason’s POV
I’m sitting in my office after having sent the testimonies directly over to the judge. He seemed pleased to see my diligence today. I sit back and wonder what could’ve happened to Charlotte to have made her so sour. To driver her off the edge to kill her own mother and hurt Claire so badly? It was unthinkable.My thought process was interrupted by the sound of my phone ringing. I see that Leo is calling me and answer promptly.“Hey, I’m at my office. Is everything all right?” I assume it has something to do with Claire and that thought alone made me nervous.“Claire is fine. I just dropped her off at Jasmine’s. I wanted to see if you had time to assist me in seeing Charlotte today.” He was serious. He had no intention of leaving this be and wanted to pursue an answer from her even if it hurt Claire.“Do you think that’s a good idea?” I ask as I text a few of my officers to inform them of Claire’s whereabouts to switch rotation as well as location.“I don’t know, man. There has to be a
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 95: Charlotte’s POV
It’s been another day. I’ll be out of here by tomorrow night and I couldn’t wait. My freedom meant that I could see Leonardo again and finalize my pursuits in ridding him of his parasitic partner.I sit on my bed eating my breakfast as I hear the nurse knock at the door.“Come in.” I groan as I continue eating. “Good morning Charlotte! Today, you have another therapy session. Would you like to head over or would you like to go later?” She asks with a pleasant smile. “I’ll go later.” Couldn’t she see that I was still eating? What is it with this place?“They want you to confess.” My mother’s voice rings in my ears as I see her appear at the foot of my bed. I ignore her as the nurse agrees to come back in an hour and leaves.“Why the hell do you want now?” I ask annoyingly.“A confession.” She says as she stands tall.“Yeah, that’s not for you to decide, is it? You’re dead.” I mock as I finish my food.“You will never rid yourself of me until you confess.She threatens. She seems to f
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 95: Claire’s POV
I had my hopes diminished when I heard Leo asking to speak to Charlotte but the shopping was helping. I could tell it was exhausting for him but it brought me joy so he continued until our cart was overflowing. I bought almost double of everything for both houses. It seemed like a good idea as we wouldn’t be living together when the boys arrived. I could see the relief on his face when I told him we were done. He was exhausted.“That was nice of them to include a diaper bag for you.” He says as he pushes the cart out to the parking lot. “And it was just the right color.” I smile in return. I see Leo’s driver pull up to the car. “Is he taking us somewhere?” I ask confused. Leo had drove us here.“No. I texted him to take these bags back to the house and assist Elena once the delivery crew arrived with the furniture. I didn’t think everything would fit in my car.” He jokes as Arthur comes to help put the bags in the trunk and backseat. He nods hello to me and I wave shyly at him.“Tha
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 95: Leonardo’s POV
Claire and I take a drive to a large baby store downtown and begin shopping for the boys. I can see by her demeanor that she is still a little bothered. I’m sure that my question to speak to Charlotte rattled her but I felt that an explanation from her was needed and I felt it was only right to receive it in a controlled setting. I park and help Claire out of the car and we walk inside the store to see there are hundreds of aisle lines with apparel, furniture, toys and baby necessities. “Have you purchased anything for the boys yet?” I ask as I keep my hand on Claire’s back as we grab a shopping cart. “I have a nursery furniture set and some clothes. Jas got excited and bought the furniture set as a gift.” She says she begins pushing the cart.“That’s a nice gift.”“It is. She had it delivered on the same day. I met Julia that day and I was frightened so Nathan took me home.” She stops to see my reaction.“Did he see what happened?” I question.“No. He was holding our bags and came
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 94: Claire’s POV
“Mason, do you really think they’ll put her away?” I ask as I hand over my testimony. I watch as Leo’s face is stone cold as he hands his over to Mason as well.“Yes. The judge is confident that the petition meets the legal standards. But this is only a temporary resolution, Charlotte will be released when they deem her fit or mentally capable.” He says coldly. It was a warning. Unless I pressed charges, Charlotte would be free once again. I look over at Leo and see his eyes change to a dark shade of green. A sign that he was troubled or upset.“Is there a way to meet with her while she is in the psych ward? I’d like to talk with her.” Leo asks. I’m shocked to hear his question.“I can arrange for that.” Mason says coldly. He knew this was upsetting to hear.“Why do you want to speak with her?” I ask sadly.“I just want to see if she’s getting better and has any explanation for what she’s done.”“She’s not sorry, Leo.” Mason interjects.“How can you be so sure?” He asks quizzically.“
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 94: Francisco’s POV
I sit in my bunk thinking about what I had just done. I wrote a testimony confessing that Charlotte is both unhinged and a danger to the woman she attacked. I wrote down every detail about our encounters and her manipulation. I discussed every occurrence in an effort to be with my son and save Roman after his involvement on my behalf. And for some reason, I felt nothing.After seeing Julia and meeting my son, there was nothing more important than my son. I needed to be there to raise him alongside the love I had thought I lost. Charlotte meant nothing to me anymore. With Julia and my son at my side, I had everything. I wait for Roman to be returned to our cell to share the news. He had already left to collect commissary and shower prior to my arrival. I needed to confer with him and share what I had done and I could feel that he would be proud of my decision although it meant breaking the code I vowed to hold for the rest of my days.I see Roman freeze as he enters and witnesses my p
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 94: Mason’s POV
I woke bright and early to head to the courthouse and meet with the judge following my petition filing. I knock at the door and wait for him to grant entry. “Chief Commissioner Mason, I didn’t expect you this early. Come in, have a seat.” I nod and walk over to a seat.“I got your message and thought it was best to come here first.” I respond as he sits across from me. “Is there a problem with my petition?” “Well I wanted to discuss your testimonies to support this petition. I see you have a sworn testimony from two incarcerated men. One being her father and one who seems to be of personal relation to her. But I don’t see a sworn testimony from the person who requested the Baker Act. I think it’d be best to suspend the filing until you get one from Leonardo. It would be crucial in approving this matter.” He hands me a paper with the printed concern.“I wasn’t aware that it would be necessary. Is there a deadline for this document?” “I would need it by tomorrow. I understand this Ch
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 93: Claire’s POV
I hadn’t noticed how much I missed Elena’s cooking until the sweet and savory scents woke me from my little nap. I see her bring a platter of plates - each a very sizable portion and the babies quickly make my stomach growl. I finish each plate happily until they are all left clean. Elena smiles as me happily.“The boys love my cooking! I am so relieved.” She then hands me a bottle of water and places another one on the nightstand beside me. “Don’t forget, Ms. Claire. You must hydrate. Babies need good water.” She says as she piles the plates back onto the platter. “Thank you, Elena. Everything was delicious.” I smile at her as I feel Leo staring at me.“My pleasure, Ms. Claire.” Elena gets up as if to leave and I ask if she’d like to feel the boys. She is surprised and looks at Leo for confirmation. He nods with a smile and she quickly sits beside me and holds her hand out gently.“Oh, they have grown! I feel the kicking!” She giggles as she brings her other hand to my belly and sof
The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal Chapter 93: Leonardo’s POV
The drive back to my house is quiet but I’m relieved to have Claire at my side. Once we park, I brag her overnight bag, open the door for her and assist her out of the car. I hadn’t noticed how difficult it’d become for Claire to move around.“Thank you.” She says as she is slightly breathless.“Of course.” I place a hand around her waist to assist her if need be as we get to the front door which swings open as Elena plunges herself forward to hug Claire.“Ms. Claire! I have missed you!” They embrace each other for a few minutes and Elena takes hold of Claire’s hand before swooping her away to the living room. I remove my suit jacket as I see her and Claire get comfortable.“How are the babies?” She asks eagerly.“They’re doing good. they’re growing very fast and have a healthy appetite.” I see Claire’s smile as she talks about our boys.“Are you hungry? I make your favorite snacks.” “That would be lovely, Elena. Thank you.” She replies with a smile. I place Claire’s bag on the stair
