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The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Everything Everything
Chapter 78James hung up the phone. His hands were shaking. The SEC guy had sounded serious. Really serious."What did they say?" Louis asked.James ran a hand through his hair. "They're coming tomorrow with a whole team."Louis nodded. He looked scared. "What do we do?""We get ready," James said. "Call the lawyers. Tell them the early bird thing. Get everybody working on those files. We are going to be organized."As Louis hurried out, James slumped into his chair. His mind was racing.The SEC. The heart attack. Lily and Ava.His entire world appeared to be spinning out of control.His phone buzzed. A text from Lily:"Where are you? We need you here."James felt a pang of guilt. His family needed him. But if he walked out now.He texted back:"I'm so sorry. Can't leave yet. Tell Gran I love her. I'll be there as soon as possible."Lily's reply came fast:"James. She's asking for you. Please hurry."He stared at the message. Tears pricked his eyes.But he couldn't go. Not yet. Unless
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Grandma Is Gone
Chapter 79James burst into the office. It was chaos. People were everywhere. SEC agents in suits. His employees looked scared.He spotted Louis and rushed over. "What's happening?"Louis looked stressed. "They're taking everything, boss. Computers, files, everything."James felt sick. This was bad. Really bad.He saw Agent Chen across the room. She was talking to Calum Strickland. They both looked happy.James clenched his fists. He wanted to punch Calum right in his smug face.But he had to be smart. He took a deep breath and walked over."Agent Chen," he said calmly. "I'm sorry I had to leave. Family emergency."She turned to him. Her face was cold. "Mr. Watson. How convenient that you had to leave just as we were getting to the important questions."James tried not to show how angry that made him. "My grandmother is dying. I had to see her."Calum smirked. "Oh, come on, James. We all know you're just trying to hide something."James ignored him. He focused on Agent Chen. "I'm here
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Ava
Chapter 80James drove back to the office, his mind reeling with sadness and anxiety. He had just lost his grandmother, and now it seemed like he was about to lose his company as well. It felt like his whole world was falling apart.He sped into the parking lot and ran inside. Louis was waiting for him in the lobby and appeared stressed."Boss, you're not gonna believe this," Louis said."What? What happened?" James asked, gasping for breath.Louis shook his head. "We found Chloe, but. She's not alone."James felt a ball in his stomach drop. "Who's she with?... come to think of it Louis, when did she get out?""Well about that, I got the information that she came out about a month ago ""Who let her out, Clearly, she's not yet well" he said in frustration. "Well, you know they own that place""Come see for yourself," Louis said, beckoning him into the security room.There, on the monitors, James saw Chloe. She was in some fancy restaurant downtown. But she wasn't alone. Sitting acros
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Chloe Is Missing
Chapter 81James woke up tentatively hopeful. Sunlight spilled into the room through the curtains, and for what felt like the first time in weeks, he wasn't packed with an awesome sense of foreboding. With the proof they had accumulated, he was quite certain Chloe and her gang could quickly find themselves behind bars. Maybe, simply perhaps, they might eventually position this entire mess at the back of them as soon as and for all.He turned over to look at Lily already wide awake, scrolling on her smartphone."Morning," he mumbled, kissing her cheek."Morning," she husked, still sleepy. "Any news?"James shook his head. "Not yet. But I'm expecting to hear something soon."They got up and started their morning routine. As James poured his coffee, he heard the pitter-patter of little toes. Ava regarded within the kitchen doorway—her hair a large number, her favorite stuffed elephant tucked beneath her arm."Daddy!" she squealed, going toward him.And James—grinning—scooped her up. ""G
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Louis Is missing
Chapter 82The next morning, James woke up very early. His head thudded with the sleepless night he had spent, constantly thinking of Chloe on the run.He did not stir Lily to life and got out of bed very quietly. He went into the kitchen to make some coffee, after which he checked his phone. No word from Louis yet. Sighing, James rubbed his tired eyes. He was expecting some good news.He heard little feet dropping down the stairs as he sipped his coffee. Ava came to where he was, rubbing her eyes."Daddy? Why are you up so early?" she asked as she yawned.James smiled. "Just couldn't sleep, princess. Want some breakfast?"Ava nodded and took the stool at the kitchen counter. James poured her some cereal with milk."Daddy," Ava said between bites, "are you still catching bad guys?"James hesitated, he didn't want to say anything to scare her."Yes, baby. Daddy's still working on it," he finally said.Ava nodded gravely. "Don't worry, Daddy. You'll catch them. You're the best!"James f
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Chloe Is Arrested
Chapter 83James's mind was a storm as he barreled through the streets. He already knew the location Chloe had been asking for. It was the old warehouse where they'd had their first big fight years ago. The place it all started to fall apart.He held the steering wheel so tight, that his knuckles turned white. What was he walking into? Was Louis okay? And most importantly, what did Chloe want?Then his phone buzzed. A message from Lily."James? What's happening? Are you okay?"He inhaled deeply. "I'm fine. But Louis is missing. Chloe took him.""What? Oh my God. Should I call the police?"James hesitated, "No, not yet. She wants to meet. I'm on my way there now.""James, no! It's too dangerous!""I have to, Lily. It's Louis. I can't just leave him."There was a pause, and then, Lily said, "Alright. But please, be careful. Come back to us.""I will. I promise. I love you.""I love you too."James clicked off and focused on the road. The old warehouse was on the edge where the city firs
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Threat
Chapter 84Police car was leaving at high speed with Chloe inside; James stood, his dazed mind. What did she mean by her last words? What other surprise could she possibly have?"Boss?" Louis's voice snapped him back to reality. "You okay?"James shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just…processing everything."Louis nodded. "Has been a long day.""That's one way to put it," James said feebly, adding a chuckle. "Come on, let's get out of here."They walked out into the bright sunlight from the warehouse. The police milled all over the place, taking statements and evidence, doing what they had to. James saw a familiar face among them."Detective Rodriguez," he called.The detective looked up and came over. "Mr. Watson. Glad to see you're all right.""Thanks to you and your team," James said. "I owe you one."Rodriguez shrugged again. "Just doing their job. We'll have to secure statements from both of you down at the station."James nodded. "Of course. But firs
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Step Down
Chapter 85James barely slept that night. He went through all the documents, every file, with Lily trying to work out what it could have been that Chloe had that, even vaguely, could represent incriminating evidence against him. By the next sunrise, their eyes were red, their minds fuzzy from too much coffee, and not enough rest."I should get ready," James said, rubbing his eyes. "I need to be at the police station soon."Lily nodded, stifling a yawn. "What should I do?""Call our lawyer," James replied. "We're going to need all the help we can get."As he showered and dressed, he could hear the TV downstairs. The news was still talking about Chloe's accusations. His stomach turned. How quickly everything had fallen apart.He came downstairs to find Lily on the phone, her voice strained. She hung up as he came into the kitchen."That was the school," she said. "They want to know if Ava will be in today. Apparently, some of the other parents have.concerns."James felt a tide of anger.
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The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Full Circle
Chapter 142: The Watson mansion was fully alive. Streamers hung cascading off of everything they could, balloons bounced merrily around various corners, and the air swam thick with the tantalizing smell of BBQ on the back porch. Today was, after all, Ave's party – but it was more than that; today was the day Lily and James had chosen to once again pledge themselves to one another.Lily stood before the full-length mirror, straightening out her simple white sundress. At seven months, she was radiant—a perfect arc the curve of her belly was, below the flowing fabric.From the doorway, the sound of a voice declared, "You look beautiful." Lily turned to see her cousin Maggie smile at her."Thanks." Lily smoothed the dress. "I feel like a beached whale, but James insists I'm glowing."Maggie burst out laughing. "He's right, you know. You look like you're about to light up his world or something." She walked over and hugged Lily. "I can't believe how far we've come since that one crazy nig
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Unexpected News
Chapter 141: Lily woke up off. She couldn't explain it, but something just seemed… off. And when she rolled over to check the time, a wave of nausea hit her. She groaned and buried her face in her pillow."Alright?" James mumbled, still half asleep."Yeah, I just feel a little queasy," Lily replied. "Probably just something I ate."James sat up concerned. "You want me to get you something?"Lily shook her head. "No, I'll be fine. We should get up anyway; Ave has that school play today, remember?"They climbed out of bed and busied themselves getting ready for the day. James went into the bedroom to awaken Ave while Lily projectile-vomited into the toilet.James had, by this time, somehow managed to dress Ave in her costume: a huge, puffy frog outfit in bright green made for the school dress rehearsal of "The Frog Prince.""Mommy!" Ave squealed as she clumped down the stairs. "Do I look like a real frog?"Lily laughed, pushing aside her queasiness. "Why, yes, my child, the fairest fr
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Family Ties
Chapter 140: Giggles consumed the room, and James stirred awake. He opened an eye to find a little face at the end of the bed staring in at him."Daddy! Wake up!" little Ave chirped in at him.Stepping over the landmines that were on the bed, James ran his hand through the small amount of her running down her back and picked her up, digging fingers into her tummy."Morning, princess," he said by way of splaying a kiss on her forehead.Ave giggled and squirmed. "Mommy said breakfast was ready!""Oh, yeah?" said James, sitting up but not letting go of the squirming Ave. "Am I to take it that's why Mommy sent you in here to wake me up?"Ave nodded, her bouncing brown curls saying more than she could. "Yep! She said tell you there's coffee."James laughed, and if Lily knew him at all well, it was all for her benefit. "Well then, I guess we'd better not have Mommy waiting, huh?"He climbed out of bed, Ave still in his arms, and rolled out of the room. The smell of bacon and coffee wafted
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride New Horizons
Chapter 139James lay on his back on the pristine white sand beach and took a pounding from the burning Maldivian sun. His hand reached up behind him for the coconut cocktail, tasting sweetness in his mouth as the gentle lapping of waves broke almost ten meters away from shore. It was the first time he had really been allowed to relax, barring a three-month period, since they had released the secrets of the Shadow Council onto the world."Penny for your thoughts?" The sound of Lily's voice broke through his reverie. She settled herself down on the lounger beside him. Her skin was golden against the sun.He smiled, squeezing her hand, saying, "Just thinking how surreal this all is. A year ago, I was knee-deep in conspiracies and shadow organizations. Now I'm sipping cocktails on a private island."Lily chortled; that sound always hit James in exactly the right place in his heart."Life's funny that way, isn't it?" she said, turning her head to look at him with her chin resting on her a
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride The Turning Tide
Chapter 138: James was pacing his living room relentlessly. Elena was with Rachel. It was all over. Well yah, anyway that was supposed to mean.Lilly squinted at him from the couch. "James, honey, you're going to wear a hole in the carpet. Come sit down."He sucked in a deep breath and sat down beside her. "I'm sorry; I just… I just can't help but feel this is too easy. After everything we've been through, this is just too easy."Lily squeezed his hand reassuringly. "James, I hardly think that anything about this has been easy. But maybe, this is the way it ends. Not really with a bang, but with a whimper."There was a pounding on the door. The teenager was on his feet before James could even open his mouth. His heart pounded in his chest. This was it.The door was thrown open. To find Rachel standing there—grimy, dirty, and obviously completely exhausted but still with the fires of determination burning behind her eyes. And past her."Hello, James," came the soft-spoken voice of Ele
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride The Lighthouse
Chapter 137: Rachel's hands trembled on the wheel. She drove the car towards the lighthouse. It was a full moon drooping low into a mess, ever drooping across the sky to the west, throwing a queer, sickly light over the whole demesne. She could not believe the fact that she was actually doing this, meeting secretly with her mother, Elena.She couldn't bat the feeling away that this time—this time—things were different. There was no hand in the place that could have been straightened just then, and scarcely a hand for him to take.Beside the lighthouse was her mother's car. Ray closed her eyes, drew a deep breath, and felt her hand shake again, then brought it quickly up to her chest and gripped hard. "You can do this," she whispered to herself.She scrambled out of the car and up the serpentine path to the lighthouse, where waves dashed to the rocks and her feet crunched over gravel.One figure stood at the top by the railing, looking out at the water: Elena. His mother.Rachel's hea
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Unfinished Business
Chapter 136The world had barely had enough time to absorb the shock that came with the downfall of Shadow Council. News channels were all agog with relentless updates, while governments scurried to try and react to the development; people all around tried to understand what all this really meant and what the implications of the bombshell were that shook the very fundamentals of society.But there was so much more to it than that which James Watson could see coming.He found himself standing outside the hospital room after just a moment's hesitation on the other side of the door handle. He could see from the small window that Louis was lying in a bed, hooked up to a lot of machines, Rachel sat at his side.He steeled himself, took a deep breath, and walked in.Rachel lifted her head. Her eyes were red, red, but glittering. "James," she said very quietly. "I didn't expect you to be here.""How is he?" asked James, who had moved now and stood at the foot of Louis's bed.Rachel sighed. "
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride The Final Gambit
# Chapter 135: James took a deep breath and brought his head counterclockwise to his team, tired yet charged. It was time to engage their plan."Okay, let's go over this again. Hawk, are you set up with that kill switch or what?"Hawk just nodded. Her fingers danced across the laptop keyboard. "Okay, I am ready as I will ever be, but remember, this is one shot deal.""Right," James confirmed, turning towards Kelvin. "You got your contacts on standby?"Kelvin lifted his phone reassuringly. "They're all set, just waiting for our signal now."Glancing toward Angie and Agent Johnson, he asked, "You two sure about this? This is going to be dangerous."Angie made a show of rolling up her eyes. "Please. After all else we've done? It's just another Tuesday."It was Johnson's turn to chuckle. "What she said. We've got your back, James."James bobbed his head, his fear mixing in with his excitement. This was it: the last big push to finally bring down the Shadow Council."Alright then," he sai
The Billionaire's Drunken Bride Aftermath
Chapter 134: Days passed after the warehouse before a blur of debriefings, media frenzy, and shock waves that echoed across the globe. Standing smack in the middle of this hurricane, shaking the very roots of governments and institutions around the globe, was James and his team.They now sat in a safe house, courtesy of Agent Johnson—now an unlikely ally in all of this, ever since the exposure of the Shadow Council. There, in that very suburban home, the living room had now become something of a command center: there were laptops and papers all over, the place cluttered with empty coffee cups.James rubbed his tired eyes at the news playing on mute on the television. Of course, the headline scrolled by in the news: "Global Markets in Turmoil as Shadow Council Revelations Continue.""You should get some rest," Angie said before putting a hand on his shoulder. At least she looked a little better now, with the bruises from her captivity fading, but there was a new hardness in her eyes.
