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The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Forty-seven: Second thoughts
Rose’s POV “I know your secret,” These words revolved around me, causing my heart to palpitate hard against my chest as I thought about them. Their reality struck me hard, and I fell onto my bed while struggling to come to terms with it. Someone out there knew of my secret. They knew everything about me, the reason I was off the grid and in hiding and if that was the case, then it could come out soon. A gulp worked its way down my suddenly dried throat as I stared at the paper that was still on the floor, my heart beating wildly and almost reaching a fever pitch. My temperature had suddenly increased, and at the same time, a cold shiver traveled down my spine, causing goosebumps to break out on my skin. Thoughts of who this person was and what they wanted went through my mind, as I tried to come up with different reasons for their continuous contact. It all started with revealing my mom’s secret. What do they want? What’s their aim? Was this some form of game of chess for them? But
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Forty-eight: Silly games
Jian’s POV“What do you mean?” I questioned her with a slight frown on my face but deep down, the question that came to mind was, how she knew of my ex.She rose to her feet, and I noticed she pushed a little black device and a piece of paper into her pants pocket.“What’s that?” I nodded at her but she didn’t respond as she tried to walk past me. Her silence was beginning to annoy me, and I took it that she couldn’t be serious about Ling’s presence. The woman was happily married and vacationing with her partner whenever and wherever she wanted. My home would be the last place she would be visiting, considering our history. I made to grab Rosie’s arm but she quickly stepped out of my hold.“It’s none of your business, Jian. you’ve made it clear that we can go about our separate businesses without needing to inform the other about it. Have fun with your ex,” she threw a sweet smile at me before walking away, heading towards her bedroom.I stood there, still unsure of what to think. Wha
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Forty-nine: Gaslight
Jian’s POV“Rosie…” I hurried after her, leaving Ling behind and not caring about how I’d quickly pushed her aside. My heart slammed hard against my chest with thoughts of explaining the situation to Rosie filling me up. I knew what it had looked like and I understood she had every right to be angry. Hell, I’d seethe for days if any other man as much as lays a filthy finger on her. Talk more of being in close contact where he’d have to touch her. I could still remember how angry I’d been when I saw the way the men who captured her had touched her. I had felt like taking laws into my own hands to squeeze the life out of them but it wasn’t the right thing to do.The closer I got to her, the faster she ran until she got to her room and tried slamming the door on my face but I quickly wielded my arm between us and shoved the door hard enough that it slammed hard against the wall behind it and she jumped back in shock and fear, as a gasp of terror fled her lips, her wide teary eyes locked
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Fifty: A means to an end
Rose’s POVI approached the bed with shaky legs and slumped on it after Jian left. I couldn’t believe he’d said those words to me. It was like a rude awakening to the danger I’d truly dragged him into out of my selfishness. At the same time, I saw the truth for what it was, that we could never be together.Greta’s words from earlier flashed into my head. She thought he was in love with me, but little did she know. He felt nothing for me. Everything he did for me was out of the kindness of his heart, not because of love. In the end, I was still the girl he’d bought to be his plaything, to fulfill his sexual fantasies and that title would never go over my head. I was no match for him. He was better off with an elegant woman of Ling’s status, not myself. I had nothing to offer, and even the feelings I’d harbored for him were one-sided. He’d never return them, and we can’t work out, as long as he continues to see me as his lowly submissive, whose life and body he owns. I was merely a prop
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Fifty-one: A dead end
Rose’s POV“Renowned Businessman, and sole founder of the Davidson’s empire, Clifford Davidson publicly exposed for having an affair with his secretary, Sylvia Lancaster, which resulted in the birth of his illegitimate daughter, Rose Lancaster,”My eyes roamed the news headline and the words underneath it, about how Sylvia and Clifford have been having this affair for over two decades and how I walked in on them discussing it but I chose to keep quiet about it, despite knowing the truth.My heart sank, and a wave of anxiety washed over me, with a lump forming in my throat. A cold shiver traveled down my spine and I felt my heart thudding loudly, almost loud enough to be heard.“When were you going to tell me?” Jian’s cold words, void of all emotions sailed into my ears and my gaze slowly traveled up to rest on his darkened one. I noticed the vein popping on his forehead and it made me gulp. I could see the waves of anger emanating from him, coupled with the distrust in his eyes.“I… I
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Fifty-two: All alone
Rose’s POV:Long after Jian was gone, I remained on the floor of the bedroom, feeling hopeless and helpless. I didn’t know what to do and I had no idea what his next line of action would be now that the truth was out. He could decide to kick me to the curb or even take me back home to suffer my fate and I deserved that. But how was I going to cope?Williams would kick me out of his home too. Where would I be with my mom in the nursing home? I had no one to fend for me. And again, Jian has confirmed that Sam was truly in the custody of the drug lord. Tears gathered in my eyes and trailed down my cheeks as these thoughts floated around my head. Everything I’d been working so hard to keep from the public’s eye was in the open. The video of what happened at the club that night might not have been leaked but I saw it coming soon.What was the motive of this blackmailer? I gave them what they wanted. Was this a sort of warning for not acting on time? My eyes darted to the nightstand just
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Fifty-three: Behind the picture
Jian’s POVAs the car pulled into the vast compound, thoughts of Rosie assailed me. The helpless expression that had been etched on her face before I walked out on her the previous night, haunted my memories. It was the only thing I’d thought about all night and all day at work. It was difficult for me to concentrate. At one point, I had to take a break, just to go over my decision again.Last night, I’d been so angry that I shut her off and told her I was done with her. Following that decision, I intended to send her back home and cut all ties with her but throughout the night, I couldn’t get her sobs and helpless expression from my thoughts. Coupled with the mess she’d gotten herself into and the severity of her situation, I knew her safety was at stake. Now that it was all over the media that she was Clifford Davidson’s illegitimate daughter, a lot of hate would be directed at her but apart from that, it would be easier for the people after her to finally get to her again if she’s
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Fifty-four: Paying her dues
Rose’s POV…I ran through the field, with my arms wide, and the cool evening breeze ruffling my hair. A bright smile was on my face, and I could see Jian at the end waiting for me, with an equally charming smile etched on his face. He beckoned on me to get closer, and I increased my speed, still smiling radiantly. The feelings of peace that coursed through me at that moment were next to none. My life was perfect. Nothing was bothering me and I wasn’t running from anyone anymore. I was free to explore the world and to be with the man I loved.On my way to him, I slowed to a stop, reached for a sunflower that was in my path, and plucked it. It looked so beautiful and radiant that it matched my mood. I inserted it into the side of my hair and twirled around. My eyes caught on Jian, who suddenly had a camera out and was taking my picture, while still smiling. I was so excited that I gave him more poses, and even laid on the field to get more pictures. I closed my eyes to revel in the f
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The Billionaire’s Captive Author's Note
SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2023 Hello, lovelies, thank you for giving my book a chance and for sticking with me all through the months I couldn’t update due to personal reasons. Rosie and Jian’s story has finally come to an end and so has the series, The Ruthless Billionaires. While I’m excited for this end, I’ll miss the characters greatly but I have the thoughts of writing a sequel that’ll be named after the series, THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRES. This sequel will tell the love story of Romeo Torelli and Samantha Davis and also Sylvia Lancaster and Clifford Davidson and how it all started. If you’d be interested in reading this, please leave a comment below as your responses will spur me on, but if I get no response or a low outcome, I will end the series with this book and there will be no sequel. For the readers that haven’t read the previous books in the series, here’s a list of the books and where it all began: TITLE: The Ruthless Billionaires Book One: A Contract with the Billionaire (ex
The Billionaire’s Captive Epilogue: A fresh start
_Six months later_Rosie stared at her reflection in the mirror and did a little twirl, with a bright smile on her face. She was dressed in a bright red sleeveless midi-dress that hugged her figure, accentuating her hips and petite curves. Her dark hair was styled into waves, flowing down her shoulder and her makeup was done to the minimal in soft pastel shades that made her soft brown eyes pop. Black Saint Laurent sandal heels adorned her feet, with a black clutch and the sparkling diamond necklace and teardrop earrings she had on put the finishing touches to her elegant look.She was dressed to go on her first formal romantic date with Jian and she was excited. He was coming to pick her up from her campus apartment. She’s been dreaming of this date for the past three months, from the moment she returned to school to finish her last semester and get her degree. And the day was finally here. She’d written her last exam that day and had immediately rushed home to begin preparations for
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Sixty-seven: One family
Rosie’s POVI stretched my limbs across the bed, and they landed on the cold spot where Jian’s body was supposed to be. Immediately, my eyes shot open and I stared at his spot to see it was empty and I was all alone in bed. At first, my heart skipped a beat but I tried to calm my nerves as I gathered the strength to rise to a sitting position. The sun was up, casting its rays into the room from the opened window. My gaze strayed to the bedside clock to see it was past 10 a.m., yet I made no move to get out of bed. Instead, I glanced around for any indication that Jian was at home.I couldn’t control how I felt when I woke up and thought he’d left me. It was the first thing that registered in my head but I told myself he wouldn’t leave me, and he may just be in his office getting some work done. I remained seated in bed, and a yawn slipped from my lips at the same time as my stomach rumbled from hunger. The last time I had anything to eat was at the hospital. The previous night had be
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Sixty-six: Heartache
Rosie’s POV“Where is Greta?” I asked again, when he remained quiet. This time, he exhaled and stepped back from me. A frown marred my face as I stared at him in confusion, waiting for a response. He was acting strange and it was worrisome. Initially, he’d said she didn’t work in his home anymore but why couldn’t he just tell me where she now works? “Why did she leave and where has she gone to?” I took a step towards him and touched his arm. This time, he moved closer and held my shoulders. His eyes met mine and I saw an expression I didn’t recognize etched on his face. It was like a mix of anger and remorse.“Come, sit,” he gently pushed me back until I sat on the sofa behind me and he took his seat next to me.“Jian…” I was getting agitated from the way he was acting and he could see it.“I’ll tell you everything, I promise but I don’t think you’re ready to hear it, Rosie. I don’t want to spoil your mood,”“I can’t deal with the anxiety. Please tell me, what happened?” Again, he dr
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Sixty-five: A new life
Rosie’s POVThe silence that surrounded me as I slowly began to regain consciousness was serene. I couldn’t recall the last time I’d experienced such a feeling. Slowly, my eyes snapped open and they were met with the pristine white ceilings. For a minute, I kept staring at the ceiling but then from my peripheral vision, my eyes caught the silhouette of a body. Without hesitation, I turned to see it was Jian. He was seated on the only available chair in the room, and his head was buried in his palms. I couldn’t see his face on the expression on it but his pose screamed of worry.At that moment, I tried to sit up but then I felt a pull from the needle of the IV that was attached to my arm and it suddenly dawned on me that I was in a hospital room. All thoughts to call Jian’s attention suddenly fled from me as I tried to recall how I’d ended up here but it didn’t take long for all of the memories to start flooding me.I remembered it all. Ling lying on the bare concrete floor with a bull
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Sixty-four: The end
Rosie’s POVI wiggled against the cold floor just to try to get comfortable. I had no idea how long it had been since I was brought here. All I knew was that their plans were in motion and my execution was getting nearer with each passing minute. I knew no one was coming for me. My only hope that Jian would come had died after seeing those pictures of him and Ling. I did not doubt that she’d managed to manipulate him into feeling pity for her. Since the last time she was here to reveal everything to me, she’s not been back. She mentioned going on a vacation and I didn’t doubt that Jian was with her. After all, I meant nothing to him. I was a liar and a deceiver who he’d tried to be nice to out of sympathy and in the end, I didn’t care enough to tell him the truth. I knew he detested me, and hence, it’d have been very easy for him to get over me the moment I was out of his home.He was the last person I had on my side. Now, I was all alone. My mom was busy paying for her sins in a nurs
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Sixty-three: The mastermind
Jian’s POVI arrived in Beijing the next evening, following the Don’s words. After Lina’s death, the news of Rosie’s disappearance was suddenly everywhere, and it was linked to Lina’s arrest. How it got released to the media, I had no idea. It was as if everything was a grand plan and we were playing into the hands of whoever this mastermind was.How Lina had died was yet to be explained. All the police had was a sniper had been hired to take her out, but they had no identity of the one responsible or who even hired the said sniper to kill her. At this point, everyone was a suspect in my head. I couldn’t stop wondering if it was Sylvia at work. From what I’d come to know of the woman, she was a very dangerous woman and had connections in high places. I wouldn’t be surprised to know that she killed Lina for coming after her daughter, but why would she do that, when Rosie was yet to be found?It didn’t make sense to me, and I was still trying to understand what the Don meant by there’s
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Sixty-two: No case
Jian’s POV“Since when has this been going on?” Lara’s voice sailed into my ears from the phone and I sighed deeply. The news of Lina’s arrest made it to the media and it was now everywhere. There were lots of speculations about it as the major reason for her arrest wasn’t publicly disclosed but it was only known that she was arrested in the process of her final divorce hearing. Only our immediate family members were aware of what was going on. My dad had called to confirm the news, and now it was my younger sister, Lara on the phone.“It's been on for the past three months,”“Oh wow, that’s such a long time. I never expected such from Lina. She was always so nice and cheerful, and I know the news of Clifford’s affair with his assistant must have been very difficult for her but it’s not enough for her to change. I mean, I’m not a saint myself but, she went too far,”She was right to say that. Lara had done her fair share of evil in the past but it was swept under the carpet as it was
The Billionaire’s Captive Chapter Sixty-one: Solving the puzzle
Jian’s POV“Check your mail. You’ve got all the evidence you need there, and as for a witness, there’ll be one in court tomorrow. Make sure you’re there by 9. It’s the final divorce hearing and your last chance.” the Don’s voice sailed into my ears before the call ended. I dropped my phone and drew in a deep breath that I exhaled almost immediately before rising to my feet to head out to the mailbox. It was almost 10 pm and it was my third day in New York. After Don Torelli contacted me on the night of the day I met with Williams, I told him all I knew about the case and Rosie’s abduction. He assured me to stay calm and that he’d take it from there, as the video evidence I’d handed over to him had helped trace the genesis of this issue and now, he’d called to inform me that he’d been able to gather the evidence I needed to nail Lina Davidson, and according to him, the final divorce hearing between her and her husband, Clifford, was the next morning.I did not doubt that Lina would be
