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Chapter Fifty-Seven—Michael’s Privilege Becomes Interference
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Michael had always believed he’d been the one to avoid Julie being pregnant. Wearing condoms was something he did with everyone of his lovers. He didn’t trust any woman to do it correctly or intentionally mess it up to trap him with a baby. When he discovered the birth control, he sensed something was amiss. With knowledge of her whereabouts, Michael was certain Julie wasn’t cheating. That left her not wanting to risk becoming pregnant. Before the divorce paper incident, Michael knew he wouldn’t have been happy having children with her. But now. Now, he liked the idea of having a child with Julie. Nothing would make him see this as entrapping her with a child. Confident in the success of his marriage, he refused to sign the divorce papers. “Julie, there won’t be any what ifs, and I won’t sign the divorce papers. You know what? This is crazy. I’m sick and tired of all of this. Come with me, love. I want you to witness something.” He stood up from t
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Julie watched Michael as he absorbed her words and processed her meaning. She waited for him to lose his temper with her. Julie wisely kept her thoughts to herself. No one wanted to hear her thoughts. At least, not if they were facts. Her thoughts were like fiction, or she presented them like that. Michael still said nothing. He stood there looking at her like she’d hit him. “Michael…” “God. All this time. You believed I married you just to punish you. It never crossed your mind. There might be more to it.” “Michael, I formed my opinion on your words to me and your actions. You told me this the day you enforced the event contract, and again when you made me sign a prenuptial agreement on a lie. You said if I signed it, I could continue running my business and here we are. My business is gone, and you’ve changed your story again. How can I know anything? If you deceive me or act contradictorily. What incentive does it give me to believe you?” Julie
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When Julie next saw Michael, she wasn’t expecting what greeted her. He’d not slept, during his university party days or when he buckled down to study. But when he stumbled into the kitchen the next morning, he looked like he’d gone through one too many rounds with a liquor bottle and the liquor won. She had his coffee ready. “I thought you were working today.” Or did I misunderstand you a few days ago?” Julie didn’t hold any grudges. She struggled even now not to apologize to him. Accepting all the blame to make it disappear. That was what she fooled herself into believing in the past. She knew that wasn’t the case, because once she took the blame, it became a weapon to figuratively beat her with. “Thanks. I decided I have more important things to do today.” “Oh, okay. Ms. Higgins has breakfast on the table, and I’ll be in my office.” “The image consultant is coming today. I need to discuss some things with you beforehand.”
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“Leon, I can’t do this. The doctor will think I’m crazy.” Aria hoped the doctor would take pity on her and give her something to help her. She didn’t like the feelings she now felt. Aria wanted her light, airy, and happy feelings back. She didn’t want to care anymore about everything. Her energy stank and she didn’t like feeling like this. “No Aria, he won’t. He’s known for discreetly handling situations like yours. He’ll get you through this,” Leon said. His words were firm but tried to keep a note of compassion in his tone. Leon hated these agency people for dragging along for so long. Prior to taking any action, he was not close enough. He had to ween her off their constant presence in her life. Combat them when they manipulated her from seeing him. She burned the candle at both ends to satisfy them. All because her face and her father’s name meant profit for them. Now they wouldn’t return her calls. The pills she depended on would eventually run out, even without his i
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Everything this morning reminded him of what he’d lose if he didn’t get this right. She made him coffee, the shower was ready for him, his clothes laid out. He was too scared to find her gone, barely able to speak to her in the kitchen. Juliette talked to him as if they hadn't fought the previous night. He needed to convince her to stay and show how much it meant to him. God, was he a lovesick fool? Is this what that meant? Michael spent most of the night searching online for solutions. He’d found a lot. It all sounded like it wouldn’t be enough. He’d started sending out emails demanding appointments with people like his lawyer, and banker, among other people. He’d ordered a real custom engagement ring and wedding band for her. Even paid through the nose for fast delivery on it. She couldn’t go around wearing Aria’s rings anymore. He knew she hated the rings because he’d bought them for Aria. Even if she didn’t love him, it must hurt her. He’d be
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Michael was unsure and a little confused about Albert’s vague warning about a social media post. It's a terrible time for a media frenzy. He lacked time for tidying up. When he received the link from Albert, he clicked on it and went to the site. The post was an article on a supposed scandal. He didn’t recognize the author’s name. Names can quickly change these days, with an overwhelming number of journalists and reporters. But someone tried hard with this to make a name for themselves. The article mentioned Aria, Juliette, Leon, and himself. CEO Partners Play Fast and Loose with Love Construction Moguls (OB Construction Investments and Management), business partners Michael Barron and Leon Opus; are doing more than sharing an office these days. Model, media influencer, and Senator Cain’s daughter, Aria Cain, found herself between the devil and the deep blue sea, being seen kissing both men publicly in the same week.
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Michael mulled over how he’d talk to Julie about this when he found her sitting at her desk on the phone talking to someone, and she sounded rather distressed. It didn’t last long, and he didn’t catch what she said before she disconnected the call. “Hey, what’s wrong?” He asked as she put her phone down on her desk and laid her head in her hand with her elbow beside her phone. “Hm? I'm uncertain and perhaps uninterested in finding out. No, that’s not true. I’m not sure. There’s some gossip on the internet, and it’s been blowing up Stephan’s phone and email. He’s hoping to handle it. But he’s afraid my publisher will think it’s too much and cancel my contract. I need a contingency plan if that happens. Because of they stop selling my books, Stephan’s not sure he’ll be able to find another publisher to take me on. Since they hold the contracts for all my books, I’m stuck. No books in the stores and no online sales mean I’m washed up. It’s career ending. Do you k
Last Updated : 2023-08-02The Billionaire's Alternate Plan Chapter Sixty-Five—A Little Afternoon Delight
"You want sex as a reward?" I thought you only screwed me because you didn’t have anyone else.” “I told you that changed.” He stepped forward, rotated her chair, and boxed her in with his arms and body. "I should reiterate what I said earlier." Maybe telling you how much I missed you while I was balls deep in you was too much for you.” He said in a whisper and his voice went husky with his obvious interest. That mischievous smile hadn’t left his face. He made eye contact with her and held her stare with one that promised her a lot. Michael’s hand first caressed her cheek before he grabbed the back of her head and pulled her into a deeply passionate kiss. Julie suddenly felt herself getting lost in his kiss when his hands found her breasts and did what he loved with her. He teased and tortured them until she felt her body melting and aching for more. She heard herself moan into his mouth as her panties became wet in response. He wedged his legs bet
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Julie removed her earbuds as she sat at her desk. She’d just listened to the ready-to-print version of her fifteenth novel. It was survivable, at least. She felt Stephen and her publisher would love it. She could hear everyone out at the pool having fun. Michael entertained the early bird parents and kids as they slowly arrived for Johnathan’s birthday pool party. Their children’s parties seemed to be an event where people wanted invitations and their presence recognized by their peers. Julie couldn’t believe the changes that had happened over the last few years. Johnathan’s birth shone in her brain as the mark when Julie knew Michael was hers. He’d not settled, but he’d found a different direction for his life that made him happier. Michael had help from the parents, nannies, and several staff members minding the chaos of children everywhere. They’d long ago child proofed the house, and currently Michael hid his genuine prized items in a series of locked rooms away from t
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“Edward has everything in the car, Julie. We’re ready to head for the hospital. Now, you’re sure you’re okay with going through with a c-section? I mean, if you change your mind, you can still back out.” Michael could see how large Julie grew and wondered how his son hadn’t torn his way out. Michael worried Julie could no longer stand and walk safely. Life kept changing and he couldn’t believe he’d once thought this part of his life could go on without him. Over the last eight and a half months, he’d learned so much about a woman’s body he had to wonder if they were the same species. Women were so complicated, and Julie had some unique complications. A common comorbidity Julie had called EDS would complicate even the epidural she would need. Her joints had more range, and it caused her shoulders, back, and hips to be uneven. It could complicate administering the epidural. If she couldn’t get it, then she’d have to give birth naturally without it. This terrified Julie, alon
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“I’m glad you’re doing this, Julie. Honestly, I don’t know what her father is thinking. But if he thinks she could embarrass him normally, to not come to his daughter’s wedding. Campaigning or not, he’s going to look bad. He recognized her as his daughter when it was convenient for him. Now he pulls this because it’s not convenient. His poll numbers will go down and he’ll lose the public confidence. If it gets out and it will that we showed up after that entire mess that started all of this. He’s sunk.” “You don’t think this is a mistake? She will not pull something fast. Like become caught in someone else’s bed?” “Julie, Aria’s been through a lot in the last six months. Leon didn’t just send her to rehab to just get off the medication. He sent her to a location that deals with complex abuse cases. She doesn’t realize it, but they did. He had to wait for over two years to get her a place there. It’s why I took her in like I did. I admit there were other stupid
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The small plane landed at the secluded island airport, and Julie sighed in relief. There was something about travelling she disliked. To come all this way for a wedding for someone she didn’t like seemed crazy. But Leon was Michael’s best friend and Julie would muddle through it for five days there. What she still couldn’t get over was Aria’s request to come and bury the hatchet somewhere other than Julie’s back. She’d apologized. The hadron collider must have tested something again, and the world altered in reaction to the outcome of that test. That’s how Julie thought of why things changed in ways she didn’t see coming. Not that she believed the conspiracies; it was just a humorous way to look at her problem because Julie didn’t believe she’d ever find out the true reason these things changed. But jumping off into another timeline felt as sane as any other reason, and perhaps sometimes more logical. They stepped off the plane with the other guests, and a protracted line
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Michael had said that he didn’t want to celebrate something that didn’t change. He didn’t want to admit he’d changed, and that changed their relationship. His explanation for this was he’d not been aware that he could be any other way until he’d seen how she lived in perpetual difference. Her effort to give him an easier existence while ignoring her own struggles had him questioning and rejecting much of his father’s teachings. It’d crossed over into his work life to and several people mentioned it over the months. So much so it became part of the water cooler gossip. Julie only found out about this after they’d gone back to the gym, and she heard the gossip at the juice bar. Michael hadn’t gone with her today as he now often did. Julie still struggled to become used to his constant presence around her. But she knew why this time around she struggled with it. Julie had to fight putting up a mask for the world and in that moment with Michael at the gym, she couldn’t figure
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Christiana brought Aria upstairs, showed her the room, and helped her to unpack her things. Aria had to wait an hour before Leon came upstairs to her. But once Christiana ended with that, she gave Aria an odd warning before she left Aria to her own devices. “My dear, you’re not as sweet as you pretend to be, but that’s not a mark against you with me. The problem you will have been with the men of this family. They run this family with an iron fist, and we are not part of the conversation or the family business. So, if you think you will control anything or anyone within this family, then you’ll be walking a thin line between surviving or disappearing within an unfortunate accident. Please be careful what you say and do. This is something we say to all women who enter this family. Think carefully and long. If you stay, learn to keep your head down and your mouth shut. You can do and say anything outside of the family but don’t allow the bad to reflect on the family.”
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“Julie love, you fell asleep. We’re here now. Let’s go in for our appointment.” Julie woke up to Michael’s voice. During their trip to her doctor’s appointment, she’d fallen asleep. Today she would talk to the doctor about her pregnancy and what to expect, including her birthing plan. Something she’d been avoiding because it absolutely terrified her. With pain, she had an odd relationship with it. There was no normal response to it for her. It either didn’t register or she was in a world of hurt that no one understood. Medications didn’t seem to work correctly either when dealing with pain. She’d believed that she was imagining this issue for most of her life, but Julie learned not too long ago that wasn’t the case. Her body resisted many pain medications, and she did in fact register pain differently to other people. “Great, let’s get this over with because there’re things I need to get done today.” She’d been grumpy for most of the day. Between
The Billionaire's Alternate Plan Chapter One Hundred-Twenty-Eight–Decision Day
Julie sat there in the conference room with her lawyer. They’d been hashing out exactly how things would go from here on out. Michael had given her a file of documents which gave her terms he was willing to work with and he’d changed all the wording. Her lawyer had to review it all over the last few days and he had admitted to Julie that the generosity in the new offer was off the charts compared to the first time they sat down to get through this. But to stay was more beneficial for both parties. However, he warned her not to do anything if it wasn’t in her heart, or best for her safety. She should do what she believed was best for her and her child. “I will, I promise you that. But I will have to say that things have changed greatly in the last six months. I’m still unsure what changed things. If it was a single event or multiple events, but he’s not the same man. No, before you say it’s temporary, understand he’s happier now with the changes he’s made. It’s
