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The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 50 - Rage
REED I wake up with a dull ache throbbing behind my temples, and I sit in bed, running a hand through my disheveled hair, trying to shake off the foggy haze of sleep. As my surroundings come into focus, I realize that I’m in my bedroom at home, and it’s dark outside as I glance at the window. My thoughts immediately turn to Scarlett—I need to go home.Exiting the room, I nearly bump into my mother, who’s waiting in the hallway. She tells me she’s come to check on me, her voice filled with concern, before informing me that my dinner is in the oven, but I tell her I’ll eat at my place. Mom pulls me into a hug and bids me goodnight, seeing my urgency and I'm glad she doesn't try to talk me into staying. I reply, returning her hug briefly before pulling away and running down the staircase–my girl the only thing on my mind. **SCARLETT I’m sitting on the couch with my friends, watching a movie. We went all out and bought snacks and popcorn to make it a real movie date. But despite the
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 51 - Anger and Disappointment
NARRATOR There’s a heavy silence as Lexi and Ollie work diligently to clean up the mess left behind by Reed’s outburst. Ollie focuses on picking up the scattered cups and spilled snacks, while Lexi attempts to remove the stubborn stain from the rug. But after a while, Ollie breaks the silence with a casual remark, trying to lighten the mood. “Are you winning over there?” she asks, a faint smile tugging at her lips before adding that Lexi’s mom will freak out if she sees the stain. Lexi pauses in her task, looking up at Ollie with a serious expression. Instead of answering her question about the stain, she surprises Ollie with her next words.“Do you think he beats her?” Ollie’s eyes widen in shock at the unexpected question. “What?” she stammers, caught off guard, and Lexi persists, her voice filled with uncertainty. “He was terrifying just now.”“He heard you say his mom killed his father, Lexi,” Ollie replies, trying to reason with her. "Of course, he was scary, and anyone would b
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 52 - Unexpected Events
SCARLETT I wake up with a start, disoriented and groggy, and as I sit up, the realization hits me: I cried myself to sleep. Still fully dressed, I glance around the room, searching for Reed, but he’s not here. My throat feels scratchy from all the crying, and I rub my eyes, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. The chilly breeze from the wide-open sliding door sends shivers down my spine, and I quickly get up to close it, shutting out the chilly night air before drawing the blinds closed while glancing over at the clock. It’s almost 2 a.m., and memories of the fight with Reed come flooding back, causing fresh tears to well up in my eyes even though I don’t want to cry anymore.But as the confrontation replays over and over in my mind, each word cuts deeper than the last. I hurt him, and I don't know how to fix it. I didn’t mean to hurt him; I didn’t even think about how wrong it was to talk to my friends. I knew they would never tell anyone, and I needed someone to talk to. I w
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 53 - Disarray
NARRATOR The unexpected turn of events causes Reed to freeze, and Camille jumps onto his lap without missing a beat. Her lips gently kiss his neck and her fingers glide up his shirt. Reed only then comes back to reality and a surge of panic courses through him at what is happening. Camille watches in disbelief as Reed swiftly shifts her off his lap and onto the couch, his movements abrupt and unsettled. She blinks, trying to process his sudden change in demeanor, but before she can react, Reed is on his feet, stammering out apologies and scrambling for his phone.“Reed, wait!” Urgency tinges Camille's voice as she scrambles to her feet, her robe slipping over her shoulders as she quickly puts it back on. She rushes after him, her heart racing with apprehension, and catches up with him just as he reaches his car. He fumbles with the door, his movements clumsy from the effects of alcohol, and Camille reaches out, her hand hovering in the air as if to grab hold of him and prevent him
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 54 - Abusive
NARRATOROllie steps out of her car and just then, she spots Lexi stepping out of hers and calls out to her. The morning air feels crisp as they exchange hugs, greeting each other with a somber “good morning.” As they pull back, Ollie asks if Scarlett mentioned what the meeting was about, but Lexi shakes her head, indicating that she only asked them to meet. With their classes starting at 8 a.m., they had planned to arrive on campus around 7:30 a.m. But Scarlett’s early morning call changed their plans.They waste no time entering the cozy cafe, scanning the room until they spot Scarlett at their usual table, a cup of coffee before her. The place is unusually quiet, occupied only by a couple of other students and a handful of early-morning workers. Scarlett lifts her eyes and sees them as they approach, and her expression is enough to set their hearts racing. She looks like she’s barely holding herself together.“What happened?” Lexi asks as they close the gap, but Scarlett fails to
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 55 - Déjà vu
SCARLETT With trembling hands, I turn off the engine, feeling the weight of despair settle over me like a heavy blanket. My forehead collapses onto the steering wheel as I break down, tears streaming uncontrollably down my cheeks. I didn’t know where else to go after leaving campus. Facing Reed right now feels impossible, and Ollie and Lexi are not an option, so I drove aimlessly until I found myself at the beach. Tears blurred my vision, making even the drive here a struggle. Exiting from the driver's side, I stumble back inside and collapse onto the backseat, curling up into a ball. Sobs wrack my body, echoing the deep ache in my heart. I have no strength to sit anymore as this twisting sensation claws at my stomach. I don’t want to lose him. I love Reed with every fiber of my being, and the thought of him slipping away feels like a dagger through my heart. The emptiness inside me is suffocating. I miss my mother so much right now. Her absence feels like a gaping hole in my l
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 56 - A Bitter Pill
NARRATORKarina arrives at Reed’s place, her heart heavy with worry and grief. She let herself through the gate easily, knowing the code by heart from her many visits here. As she parks in the driveway, she notices Scarlett's car missing, but Lexi said Scarlett didn't attend classes today. Maybe it’s in the garage. She didn't know she had gone back to university.Her emotions churn inside her as she remembers the other devastating news she received from Lexi: that Reed is also cheating on Scarlett with Camille, the very woman his mother had once proposed and he rejected. It feels like a betrayal of the highest order as if Reed discarded Scarlett the moment Scarlett burned all the bridges to be with him.Tears brim in Karina’s eyes as she presses the doorbell repeatedly, but there’s no response. After some time, she moves to the side of the house, hoping to catch a glimpse through the glass walls of Reed’s home. The shutters are up, but she doesn’t catch sight of anyone. Heading back
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 57 - Disgusting Lies
SCARLETT"Mom, I can see that you don't believe me, but whatever they said to you about this is not true. They assumed or thought wrong, I don’t know. All I know is that Reed has never laid his hand on me. He’s not like that.” When I say this to my mother, she acknowledges my belief but also points out that he cheated on me, which is equally problematic."I know, but I also hurt him," I say, looking away from her. However, she grabs me by the shoulders, making me look at her. She says I must never again try to justify why he did it, and I attempt to tell her I wasn't justifying it, but she doesn't allow me to speak.She says Reed’s actions are just that—his actions—and they have nothing to do with me. “He decided to cheat on you and nothing you did to him can justify that. If he couldn't see himself forgiving you for what he heard, then he should have ended things with you and gone to Camille. There's no excuse for what he did, and I will not hear you blame yourself for it," she says,
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The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Epilogue
SEVEN MONTHS LATER SCARLETT “Are you ready?” Reed asks as he enters the room, and I tell him I am. We are about to go to his parents' house for lunch with his family. However, I would be lying if I said I was not tired. Reed's parents ended up giving their marriage a second chance, and they renewed their wedding vows two days ago. My body is still recovering from the after-party. Colette wanted to wait until baby Emme was born, which was three months ago. The ceremony was beautiful, and I’m thrilled for them; they deserve all the happiness in the world, especially with everything they have both overcome. Reed and I are celebrating another special occasion today. Elena and her goons were sentenced this morning, thanks to Reed's assistance in pursuing her. Elena was sentenced to ten years in prison for manslaughter, while her accomplices received fifteen years. I think they deserve more, especially Elena, but I am glad they did not get away. Jolene is also overjoyed with the c
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 83 - Gratitude
SCARLETT"We have arrived, Mom," I say, unable to hide my excitement, and I can tell Mom is relieved. We blindfolded her, and I know she was eager to get to the destination. The car comes to a halt, and Reed steps out to assist Mom. He and I hold her hands as we guide her to the spot where she will have a clear view of the house. We stop, and Reed asks her if she’s ready."I am," she replies, her voice steady but curious. Reed removes the blindfold, and I let out a small scream of excitement next to her."Welcome to your new home," he says, and Mom looks at him in confusion before turning to me."What is this?" she asks, and I cannot contain my excitement as I tell her it is her new home. "Reed bought it for you," I add, and she stands rigid at my words, her eyes widening. She looks back at Reed, her voice a whisper. "What is Scarlett talking about?"Reed repeats, "The house is a gift, from both of us." Mom takes another look at the house before shaking her head."I cannot accept this
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 82 - Embarrassed
SCARLETTWe all look at Milo as he ends the phone call with his father. Reed asks what he said, and Milo’s next words surprise us. His father left. He says he had to go somewhere, and we should continue with dinner. We had already done so, but we were simply sitting around the table, waiting for him to return. Now it’s clear he won’t be returning, so we get up. It is late, and Reed and I need to get home, so we say goodnight to Milo and Lj. Reed then takes out his phone to check on his mother; she should have arrived by now. She answers quickly, and Reed looks at me and says she is upstairs. He helps me up, and we leave, thanking the staff member who enters to clear everything as we go.Reed knocks, and his mother opens the door, already in her robe but my eyes widen, taking in her expression. She looks like she has been crying, even though she tries to put on a smile for us.We hug, and Reed asks when she got home. It’s around the time Luke came to get Mr. Sterling. We see clothes o
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 81 - Consequences
SCARLETT“I’m sorry,” Reed says, holding me, and I sob in his arms after reading the letter Lexi wrote to me. In the letter, she expressed her regrets. She said she never meant to hurt me or Reed. Even though she said she never meant to hurt Reed or me, she admitted that she had unintentionally hurt us and that in the end, it did not matter what her intentions were. I struggled to finish it and broke down in tears. It still feels surreal, the wound is still raw, and I am not sure how I will face her mother without crumbling. Reed wipes my tears as we pull away from the hug, and I tell him I am ready to go now, and that I called Ollie to let her know we were on our way. She is going with us. We head out and Reed opens the car door for me, and I slide inside and take a deep breath, knowing I have to be strong for Lexi’s family. I cannot be the one falling apart. I spoke to Mom before we left Reed's house, and she told me that Lexi's mom couldn't speak to them the last time they went
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 80 - Mistakes
SCARLETT“It’s not your fault, Scarlett. Mom holds me in her arms as I cry, saying, "You did not know this was going to happen," but we both know it would not have happened if I had not been upset with Lexi. I can’t believe she’s gone, and my heart is bleeding. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to forgive myself. Reed tried to stop me, but I didn’t listen and looked up the story online and read about how Lexi was bullied to the point of having an accident.She did not have an Ace like I did to tell everyone to leave her alone, and she might have had if I had not turned my back on her. I was frustrated and hurt by her actions, but I did not want her to die, and no one deserves to go through what she did. Furthermore, it no longer matters how angry I was with her or what she did. All of this pales in comparison to her life, and despite Reed and Mom's constant reminders about the baby and the negative effects of stress on my health, I find myself powerless to stop it.I do not want any
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 79 - Guilt
NARRATOR Reed finishes the call with Larken, and just then, Milo appears and tells him that their grandfather is ready to leave, but Reed has one more thing to do, so he tells Milo he will catch them in the car and sprints back inside. He takes the stairs two at a time, racing to let Scarlett know he will be back soon, but just as he reaches the top, he hears a frantic and urgent voice—Scarlett's mother's."Scarlett! Scarlett!"Hearing the same voice, his parents burst out of their room. They all rush towards the sound, their hearts racing and dread curling in their stomachs as they realize it is coming from Scarlett's old bedroom.Reed's chest tightens as he approaches the doorway, his parents trailing him as he enters. The scene is chaotic. Scarlett lies on the floor, convulsing violently, her mother kneeling beside her, tears streaming down her cheeks.The room tilts as Reed stares in horror, his mother gasping, her hand flying to her mouth. He sprints toward Scarlett, but his mo
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 78 - Haywire
SCARLETTI walk out of the room, stretching, and bump into Mrs. Sterling in the hallway, coming from the guest room. She smiles and asks how I slept, and I tell her that I slept well even though I did not get much sleep. We went to bed in the early hours of the morning, and Reed and his brothers were quite drunk by then. I smile when I think about them. I am happy for them, and it is still surreal that Mr. Sterling is back. Mrs. Sterling says she’s heading to the kitchen to make breakfast, and it’s the first time I hear her mention cooking. I smile at her, and she blushes, trying not to show that she's blushing, as she invites me to join her, which I do, wondering if Reed is still sleeping. He and his brothers went to sleep with their father, which is why Mrs. Sterling is coming out of the guest room. As if she can read my mind, she confirms that she just checked on them, and they are all still sleeping, so I happily join her downstairs. When we enter the kitchen, we find my mom i
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 77 - Second Chances
SCARLETT“Hey, how did it go?” I softly ask Reed as he enters the room after checking on his father, and he collapses onto the bed, looking completely defeated. I wrap my arms around him, asking again how it went, and he pulls back and looks me in the face with a sad expression that makes my heart lurch. "He lost his memories," he says, prompting me to inquire about his meaning. Mr. Sterling didn't appear to be a person who had no memories, and Reed clarifies that his father doesn't recall the past twenty years of his life. “He doesn’t remember me or my mother,” Reed adds, and my heart clenches. “I’m sorry, Reed,” I say, and we share a hug. He takes a deep breath in the embrace before saying, “He doesn’t deserve this. His life has been hard enough, putting up with a wife who hated him, and now this. It’s like he can’t catch a break, Scarlett,” he continues, and I pull back from the hug, cupping his face. “I’m so sorry,” I say again before adding that maybe it’s because of the traum
The Billionaire's Forbidden Entanglement Chapter 76 - Surreal
SCARLETT Mr. Sterling narrates a chilling story, his voice laced with emotion as he describes waking up in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by people who intended to harvest his organs. His voice falters at times, and he turns to William for assistance with the details he cannot recall. William steps in, filling the gaps, his own voice heavy with the weight of the ordeal. But as Mr. Sterling speaks, it becomes clear he’s not well. He is pale, his hands tremble slightly, and his words occasionally sound strained. He admits he doesn’t know how he survived the shooting or where the organ harvesters found him. All he knows is that he woke up with William, who risked everything to help him escape. The specifics blur together, but it’s clear how traumatic the experience was. However, those details don’t matter much right now. What matters is that he's here. He's alive. His gaze lingers on Reed, and he smiles emotionally every time their eyes meet. Reed, overwhelmed, can only smile back t
