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The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 57: The Drastic Step
Archer"Fuck!" I mutter, angrily slamming my hand on the table. Another wild goose chase. I don't know how he keeps doing it but Diavolo has managed to evade us everytime we come close to tracking him down and it's getting exhausting. I can barely focus on anything except ensuring Ruby's safety. Because Diavolo still being alive is a big threat to everyone, especially her. It's been a week since the first day we started looking for him and still we have nothing tangible. I grab my phone and dial Aolo's number"Tell me you have a lead" I say immediately he picks up"Nothing new yet I'm afraid,that man knows his way around town." He says with a note of regret in his voice. "Perhaps it's time to change strategies. Any leads on….his mother?" "Nothing yet,but honestly we haven't really been looking into her""Start doing that now" I say abruptly."Sure boss.""Good. Track her credit card usage,her phone calls and text messages, everything and anything that might lead us to Diavolo's h
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-20The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 58: Lightened Atmosphere
Ruby I can barely contain my excitement at Julia visiting me. It has been so long since anyone asides my closest family members,came to see me. And it's not because of anything other than Archer's extreme mistrust of almost everyone. In his words "you are never fully sure of what a person is capable of". "Are you in the mood for some breakfast?" He asks, poking his head from the kitchen"Yes please""Would some eggs and bacon be okay?" He asks again and I bob my head up and down in a nod,then get up and walk into the kitchen. I stand and stare at him for a while, contemplating on how best to approach what I wanted to ask him. Things have been so good between us lately and I don't want to change that. But I'm curious and bothered. Maybe if he just answered my question straight up I would let it go,it could be that me not knowing,is the reason why I'm overthinking everything. "Babe? Are you ever going to tell me what's in that safe?" I watch his movements pause for a millisecond,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-20The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 59: Cordial Agreement
ArcherI watch as a bicyclist rushes by before me as I step up my pace. In the midst of all the drama I had slacked a bit on exercising and today seems to be a good day. My feet dug into a puddle and I winced as my feet lost their balance for a bit. When did it get so hard? I tried to think through my noisy breathing but I knew the answer. It wasn’t because I was trying to get on track. It was because I was angry with myself. And damn if I had just believed Ruby and even listened to Jordan it wouldn’t have gone as far as this. What can I say? My relationship with Ruby has been?— has been cordial.I paused in my running and took a deep breath slowing down my panting. I breathed in the cool fall breeze. It would fully take shape in the weeks to come and some of the trees I had passed minutes ago were starting to shade their leaves already.Another bicyclist passed again but he waved at me and I forced my hands to wave in return. I honestly wasn’t even in the mood to act fine this mornin
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-20The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 60: The Way Forward
RubyFor the first time since I could think of, I saw Archer give a wide boyish smile. Somewhere deep within me I knew he was being sincere and that he genuinely wanted me back but the hurt was just too fresh and deep. I couldn’t believe it when he told me he wanted me to see the safe he had violently said no to before. And now the big guy stood across from me waiting for my response.I thought about what I wanted to say but it wasn’t going to be easy. I did not have anything against him. Why would I? Even when he was cold to me I knew it was because of the misunderstanding between us and my foolishness at the start of our relationships. I sighed. Part of me wants to let it go but the other part wants me to guard my heart for as long as possible. I was afraid to get hurt like that again.I looked around the room. The morning sun streamed through the window and I wished I could be like I used to. Free spirited and strong willed. But I wouldn’t change it for anything not with the life
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-20The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 61: The Redemption
ArcherRuby's words had struck a chord within me, and I was determined to rectify my past errors. Each day, I made a conscious effort to surprise her with small gestures, eagerly anticipating the joy that would illuminate her face. This became our special routine, and I found myself eagerly looking forward to those moments when she eagerly awaited her daily surprise.One morning, a mischievous smile adorned my lips as I placed a small box on the kitchen counter. Ruby entered the room, her eyes filled with anticipation as she caught sight of the gift. "What's this?" she asked, her voice brimming with excitement.I responded casually, "Just a little something I thought you might appreciate."With excitement, she opened the box and revealed a delicate necklace featuring a pendant shaped like a miniature book. Her eyes widened, and a smile blossomed across her face. "Archer, it's exquisite! How did you know?"Chuckling, I leaned in to kiss her cheek. "Well, my love, I pay attention to the
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-20The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride CHAPTER 62: FEAR AND URGENCY
RUBY It was a Wednesday morning, the sun had risen, and I was feeling sickly from my condition. If Archer were home, he'd make me lay on the bed all day while he performed his duty as the love jinxed he was. If there was one thing Archer would perfectly do it is to always make me feel okay. Breakfast in bed was never something occasional. AThe house help had made breakfast of bacon, egg and cheese sandwich which I'd just finished and was feeling heavy. So I went into our bedroom, while I layed on the bed I felt my phone vibrate, it was an unknown number, so I answered the phone."You know very well that this is far from over"? I worked my mind to ascertain who it was on the other end, until I finally realized it was Diavolo. Immediately I felt my heart skip and my stomach churned. I swallowed hard, sat up and I found myself stuttering."I... Dia...vo...lol..." I kept stuttering unintelligibly." The queen is not known to stutter for any reason" he sneered from the other end.I was
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-20The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride CHAPTER 63: CAUTIOUS PREPARATION
ARCHERIt was a busy day at the office, tons of files lined up on my table that I had to handle. My pen danced all through the white papers that were destined to come by it. Lately I had to double my efforts at work due to the setback we had as a result of Ruby's kidnap by Diavolo. It has posed a pretty tough season but I believed it was promising a light at the end. So I devoted my attention to work that day. Once I signed a document without reading it and was bugged by my instinct and I went back to read behold, it would have been a huge business loss had I allowed it out. That was how much my instinct worked. Once I get bothered about something and I let it slide without proper scrutiny, that would be great problem for me as well as the company.I sat working for hours, even when I got hungry I couldn't step out to the cafe for food. I worked until I felt my fingers ache, stomach rumbling and shoulder pains. I stood up after six hours, stretched, yawned and went back to continue
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-20The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride CHAPTER 64: RUBY'S CHARITY FUNDRAISER
RUBYIt was a cool evening, I was seating out with Archer be the pool side, admiring the scenery and enjoying the breath of fresh air. We do that alot on good days. Glasses of wine by the side and occasionally taking sips which we will suck at and listen to it travelling down our stomach. Once we emptied a bottle of my favourite wine and we were both tipsy. Offcourse the fourteen percent alcohol did it. How we got into bedroom was a mystery because I couldn't remember. I woke up the next day stripped of clothes. When I made to stand up I felt my head on fire. It felt like thousands of goldsmiths hitting really hard on my head as in a horror movie. I slumped back into bed. Archer was already up, when I checked the time, it was past 8am. I felt so dizzy that day. I couldn't believe it when Archer recounted the event to me.we were there, having a great time. We talked, I kept up with an occasional throaty laughter and chuckled as Archer made jokes. He told me about a woman who was try
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The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 81: Till Infinity
Archer“Really?” Ruby asks while she continues what she’s doing. She stops for a while and looks up at me, giving me a naughty smile.“What are you thinking?” I ask.“Anything you’re thinking, that’s what I’m thinking,” she says while letting out a light giggle.I look at her, still marveling at how she got to be so beautiful. Her hair falls off from her shoulders, and it is silky and dark. It smells of fresh olives, which turns my insides on.“So, tell me, what are you thinking? I want to know,” she inquires.“I’m not a man of many words, I’d rather show you what I’m thinking than say it out,” I reply back.“How will you show me?”“Just let me do my thing. You’ll know when I’ve shown it fully,” I say with a wide grin“Well, I just can’t wait already,” she says as she giggles and lays her head on my chest while I still hold her firmly by the waist.My nose picks up the scent of her perfume as I draw her closer to myself, and it is like a warm hug.It is soft and subtle, but it is unmi
The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 80: Happily Ever After
RubyMany women want flashy or flamboyant weddings, not me. I always want to have the opposite, a quiet wedding with a few close friends as guests. I have also always imagined getting married to a man who would be head over heels in love with me.Today, I am getting one out of those two wishes. I am going to have the quiet, serene wedding of my dreams but to a man who can’t stand me, Archer Petraki. Most women would give anything to be in my position right now. They would be happy and excited to be his wife, not fidgety and nervous like I am.I stare at my reflection in the mirror, thinking I look pretty enough. The white wedding gown snugly hugs my shape, then tapers down and flows out. I have white roses braided into my hair. A tiny necklace with an A initial nestles on my chest.I am happy with how the makeup turns out. I told the guy I wanted something natural. I turn around to get a better look at the back just when the door swings open without a knock, and my sister walks in.“Y
The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride CHAPTER 79: Intense Passion
RUBYMoist heat trailed up the side of my neck. I sigh, more asleep than awake. A gentle suction just under my ear draws a shudder from my body. I give myself over to the feel of his mouth against my skin and the warm strength of his hard body behind me. The backs of his fingers brushed over the bare skin just beneath my navel. My body tense with need. His fingers slid beneath the waistband of my panties, teasing curls of hair as he seeks my clit. I'm so hot and swollen. How had he gotten me so worked up so quickly? His fingers stroke me with the speed, pressure, and rhythm required to bring me to orgasm in seconds.“Oh God!” I cry as her body convulse with release. I have never climaxed so quickly before. I turn my head to seek his mouth with mine. I reach for him, my hand finding the warm skin of his arm. He must have removed his shirt while I was sleeping. A little more exploring finds him still wearing his pajama bottoms. Damn. He kisses me, and then shifts me back against his che
The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 78: One Step Closer
ArcherI tried to convince myself that my steadily tapping feet were not an indication of my excitement at her return. Yes, I was angry, furious even, but also relieved.I glance at my watch again.“Why isn’t she here yet?” I mutter irritably.Her sister said she’d be here an hour ago.I stand from the couch, pacing around, then sit down at the thought of her walking in and seeing that I was not totally aloof to her absence, that her running away had bothered me more than anything had ever bothered me before. Someone like her didn’t deserve to know she had that kind of power over me.I cross and uncross my leg for the sixth time. I’d missed her. I could admit that to myself alone, but to no one else, especially not to Ruby. Another thing I’d never admit was staying home just because she was coming back.The doorbell rings, and I stand up, hurrying toward the main entrance, pausing briefly to take a deep breath before unlocking the door.“Hi.”“Hi,” I breathe out, her beauty knocking t
The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 77: The Resolution
Archer"Sit down Archer,all that pacing is making me nervous" I ignore Aolo's statement as I keep walking around the office space. We suddenly lost connection with Mirabel and with it,my faith in the mission. I'm left feeling adrift ,unsure of what is happening. Unsure if she was able to get Ruby and herself out of the house fast enough."I can't relax,bro. How can you even be so chill about all this? For all we know they could be in trouble now." I suddenly pause my pacing as a thought flashed in my head"We need to go over there" Aolo begins to shake his head in disagreement but I press on"We have to,they might need our help now.""You would be risking everything you've been trying to avoid Archer. What if the sight of you triggers him into hurting her? Can you really be able to live with the idea that you might have been the reason why she got harmed?" " Didn't think of it that way" I say after another pause"Of course you didn't" he replies calmly"I'm losing my fucking medula
The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 76: Pregnancy illness
RubyI hear the door being unlocked and I don't even bother to turn. I already know who it is."Hello darling" Diavolo greets cheerfully as he walks into the room. I ignore him "Still being stubborn?" He asks and this time I sit up from the bed and glare at him"You need to let me go. I'm having terrible pregnancy illnesses and I have to go to a hospital. I need supplements and vitamins"He laughs harshly then stops as his eyes travel down my body, briefly stalling at my slightly protruding stomach. "You really think I give a shit if you lose that baby? Heck! I want you to lose it. It's a liability honey,a setback. So no….you won't be getting any vitamins or supplements.""Fuck you!" "Well that can be arranged" he responds again,the smile still on his face."Look Ruby,you really have limited options here,you can't keep being headstrong,it will cost you". I scoff and give him a look thickly laced with disdain" I would rather die than submit to you Diavolo. You can't always have what
The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 76 : The Paved Way!
ArcherI stare absently at the wall as the phone rings. I make no move to answer it, lost in my own thoughts. The sound of the phone becomes nothing more than background noise, drowned out by the thoughts swirling in my head. Whoever it is will have to call back later or never again. I get up and walk towards the connecting door between the master's bedroom and the room I am in. The room I've been spending my nights and most of my days.I have not been sleeping in our room ever since Ruby was kidnapped. It's a kind of punishment to myself for not being able to protect her enough. I stare longingly at the double bed as memories of our happy memories threaten to overwhelm me . I step towards the closet and reach for the handle, opening the door to reveal her neatly organized clothes, taking a moment to look at them.I pick out a blouse, holding it close enough to inhale her lingering scent. "I'm so sorry baby" I whisper into the silence,my voice slightly raspy from all the emotions cour
The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 75: The Way Forward
RubyI stared absently at the television, my whole mind in turmoil. In the space of one hour, I had thought about ten different escape options, and all of them had massive loopholes. "I hated it here," I said to myself; I had been doing that a lot more often these past few weeks. I froze slightly as I heard the telltale sound of the doorknob twisting and the door swinging open. And there he was, standing in the doorway with an unreadable expression that made my heart skip a bit. "Hello beautiful, how are you today?" "Fuck off!" I snapped, ignoring the fear twisting my gut. His face broke into a wide smile as he walked into the room and shut the door. "Always feisty, that's one of the many things I love about you, Ruby." I reflexively jumped up from the bed, not wanting him to meet me on top of it. "What do you want from me, Diavolo?" I asked, my voice surprisingly calm. He didn't respond until he was standing right in front of me. "Isn't that quite obvious now, Ruu?" he said while
The Billionaire's Stubborn Bride Chapter 74:The Threshold
RubyI lay still on the bed, a smile on my lips as I stared at the white ceiling above me. I’d sent Archer home to go freshen up, but not after teasing him that he stank. But to be honest, I didn’t want him going after Diavolo and causing trouble.I shrugged off the thought of Diavolo finding me. Even I wasn’t certain I was safe from him but I had to calm Archer down somehow. Put his mind at ease, at least.The thought of what Julia said about Diavolo hovered around in my mind.Who would have thought, someone I once loved with all my heart was a huge scam! No wonder papa never accepted him.I sighed and shut my eyes.The door opened and I turned towards it. Two nurses walked in, they were both dressed in green scrub. One had on a face mask that prevented me from seeing even the bridge of her nose while the other carried a little metal tray containing some hospital equipment. They both walked to my bedside.“Good day Mrs. Petraki” The nurse carrying the tray greeted with a broad smile.
