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Chapter24: A secret unveiled

Penulis: Isabella james
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-17 20:58:33

The early morning light brightened through the large windows of the mansion, casting long shadows on the wall. Daniela lay in bed, staring blankly at the ceiling . The silence of the house only made her mind race more. Something had been off with Alexander for weeks, but she couldn't actually figure out what it was.

That morning, he had left the house early kissing her forehead briefly before walking out of the door.it wasn't unusual for him to have a packed schedule and also like the kiss felt like he didn't love her anymore. Apart from that, the way he had been giving attitude anytime he comes back from work showed that something was wrong somewhere. When it was close to afternoon, When it was close to afternoon, The grand halls,the marble floors and the Luxurious furniture that once felt comforting now seemed to close in on her. Daniela wandered aimlessly through the rooms, trying to distract herself. She arranged books,checked her emails and even tried to
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    The bedroom was filled in silence, broken only by the faint sound of the air conditioning. Daniela sat on the edge of the bed, her arms wrapped tightly around herself as though she could hold her fractured emotions together. Her mind was filled with Alexander’s earlier confession, but despite his assurances, she couldn’t quiet the nagging voice in her head—the one whispering that she didn’t know him as well as she thought.Her gaze flashed to Alexander’s briefcase, carelessly left by the desk. It was unusual for him to be so disorganized; Alexander was meticulous, almost obsessive about his work. The slight bulge of the manila envelope peeking out from the side caught her attention.For a long moment, she debated with herself. Should I? she thought, her fingers filled with hesitation. She hated the idea of snooping—it felt like a betrayal of trust. But hadn’t he betrayed hers first by keeping secrets?The question was enough to push her over the edge. Slowly, she rose from the b

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapters 26:A night of seduction

    Alexander packed his bags the following morning one after the other, properly arranged. Daniela saw him and was eager to know where he was going. “ Where are you going Alexander? “ she said, staring at him face to face.” I have business meetings in Abuja and they are very important, “ He replied, as he rushed inside the car . The driver drove him to Abuja's most exclusive hotel. As a businessman, business meetings were a normal occurrence but this particular one, Alexander wasn't travelling for a meeting. He headed straight into the arms of a past he should have left behind- A past that had the power to destroy everything he had built with his wife.The moment Alexander stepped into the hotel suite, Christiana was already waiting for him. She had always known how to seduce him. She was wearing a crimson silk gown that brought her curves, her lips painted the same shade as her dress, She stood by the windows with a glass of wine in her hand.“ Alexa

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapters 27: Finding out the truth

    The next morning, while Alexander was having his bath, Daniela seized the opportunity . She opened his suitcase carefully,her hands trembling. At first, Everything looked normal - clothes, toiletries, and a few work documents . But as she checked through the side pockets, She found something that made her blood run Cold. A receipt from La belle suites . The date stamped on it was two days ago,confirming he had stayed there for at least two nights.She stared at the paper,her heart pounding. Why would Alexander stay in a luxury hotel instead of the company provided accommodation he always used? Her thoughts were diverse as she considered the possibilities. She placed the receipt back, exactly where she found it and closed the suitcase, her mind filled with a lot of thoughts.The following evening, Daniela prepared dinner as usual, though her hands trembled as she chopped vegetables . Alexander entered the kitchen staring at what she was cooking. “ Dinner sm

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter28: Noah is missing

    The early morning sun shined through the curtains in Daniela's bedroom, Casting a glow across her face. Her skin was Frigid, and her breathing labored as she fought against the fever that had kept her bedridden. She barely could hear the distant sound of Alexander's car pulling out of the driveway.A knock at the door pulled her out of her thinking. “ Madam, Should I bring you some tea?” Blessing concerned voice was heard through the doorway. Daniela forced her heavy eyelids open, her voice barely heard. “ No, just check up on Noah. Make sure he's ready for school “. Blessing hesitated,lingering through the doorway scanning through Daniela's pale face. “ But you don't look fine. Should I stay back today?I can handle everything here”.“ No” Daniela replied,her tone firm despite her discomfort. “ Noah needs to be in school. Pls just make sure he's okay and safe”.With a reluctant nod, Amaka disappeared down the hall and did as her boss said. She bathed

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter29: A mother's nightmare.

    The house, once lively with the sound of Noah’s laughter, was now silent like a graveyard. Daniela sat in the living room, her fingers holding Noah’s favourite toy car. Her eyes were red,dark circles marking her face like someone going through depression. It had been four days,four unbearable days since their little boy vanished without a trace. Alexander stood by the window, his phone pressed tightly to his ear. His voice filled the room as he issued instructions to the private investigators he had hired. “ I don't care how much it costs”, he screamed . “ I want results. And I want them now”.Daniela barely paid attention to his words. Her mind was stuck on the “ What ifs”. What if Noah was scared?What if he was cold?What if they were hurting him? She squeezed her eyes shut, willing away the tears that threatened to spill for what felt like the hundredth time that day. “ Did they find anything? “ She whispered,her voice cracking from crying. Alexan

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 30:The cost of a child's life

    Later in the evening, after the officer had left, Daniela sat in the living room staring at her phone. Alexander was upstairs, but she couldn't bring herself to join him. She felt insensitive, as though she was watching her life crumble from a distance. Her phone rung again, and her heart leapt. She opened the message, her blood running cold as she played another audio file. “ Mama! Papa! Jonah's small voice cried, filled with pain. “ Please help me! They said they'll hurt me if you don't do what they say!” The recording ended Daniela in utmost silence. She replayed the message, her heart breaking with each repetition of Noah's desperate tears.“ Alexander” She screamed, her voice pale.He came running , his face reddish. “What is it?” She gave him the phone to check for himself. He took it, his expression darkening as he listened to the recording. When it ended, he slammed the phone on the table. “ That's it”, Daniela said, her voice

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 31: Daniela takes matters in her hands.

    As the door shut behind her, Daniela felt doubts hardening in her chest. She had spent too long depending on Alexander as the head of the house. But this time, She couldn't rely on him. Noah's life was at stake , and she wouldn't let anyone, not even her husband stop her from saving her child. She wiped her tears away, holding her trembling hands. She had no plan or clear idea of how she would raise the ransom money, but one thing was certain she would do whatever it took. Daniela went to her bedroom and locked the door. She pulled out her phone and scrolled through her contact lists. As she scrolled, She came across a name Liam Carter. He was an old friend,someone she had once trusted deeply before Alexander came into her life. Liam had always been helpful, and though they hadn't spoken in years, She knew he could help her navigate the cross road she was in. Her fingers clicked over the call button,but just as she was about to press it, A message notif

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 32:War

    The car ride was heavy with speed.The rain poured endlessly, a reflection of the storm going through Daniela's life. Liam's hands gripped the steering wheel tightly,his jaw clenched in concentration. Beside him, Daniela sat stiffly clutching the bag of money on her lap as if her entire life depended on it . Her chest tightened with every passing minute . “ This is all we have”, She murmured to herself . “ What if they won't take it?” Remember, it's a hundred million they requested for properties and this is just ten million”. “ They 'll take it”, Liam assured her deeply, though the doubts in his eyes betrayed his calm tone. “ They'll have to.Stay focused. We'll handle whatever comes next”. Daniela nodded weakly, her mind racing . It wasn't enough. She knew it wasn't. The kidnappers had demanded two million , but this was all Alexander had agreed to give. She bit her lips, her fingers trembling as they gripped the bag tighter. The thoughts of leaving with

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 76: The morning after.

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    Gabriel leaned back, his whiskey glass resting against his knee as he studied Daniela. The way she carried herself intrigued him, so he wanted to know more about her. He had met many women in clubs before—some looking for excitement, some chasing wealth, others simply bored. But Daniela? She wasn’t any of those.She was drowning.And she didn’t even realize it.“You don’t strike me as someone who usually drinks alone,” Gabriel finally said, breaking the comfortable silence between them.Daniela exhaled a humorless laugh,sipping the last remnants of her drink. “I don’t. Not usually.”“Bad day?” he tried to examine.She let out a breath, shaking her head slightly. “Try a bad life.”Something flickered in Gabriel’s eyes. “That bad, huh?”She turned to look at him, taking in the way he held her gaze without hesitation. Most men would have backed off by now, sensing the weight in her voice. But he didn’t. He held steady, waiting, offering no judgment—only curiosity.“I lost my father,

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter74: A night of escape

    The club was filled with energy, a stark contrast to the suffocating silence that had filled Daniela's mind since she learned about her father's death. She sat in the dimly lit VIP lounge, a glass of whiskey in her hands, swirling the liquid absentmindedly. Loud music was filled in the air, the bass vibrating beneath her feet, but it barely drowned out the guilt eating deep in her blood. She had come to the club to escape, to calm her nerves down. But no amount of alcohol could raise the growing doubt in her chest. As she stared at the dance floor, her eyes was drawn to a man watching her across the room. He was tall, Confident, with black piercing eyes and he had a particular charisma that made him stand out in the crowded club. Their eyes met and for a moment, Daniela thought She imagined him kissing her lips deeply. Not long after, he moved straight towards her. He sat beside her, his scent rich perfume mixed with something dangerously intoxicating filling her se

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter73: Lost and forgotten

    Daniela sat in the back of the taxi,her fingers tightly gripping her purse. The city outside the window blurred as the vehicle sped past familiar streets,each one carrying a memory She had left long buried. For years, She had been absent from this place,from the people who once mattered ,convincing herself that She was better off without them. But now,with everything crumbling around her, She found herself desperate for something to hold on to. Her sister was gone. Her marriage to Alexander had ended in humiliation. And now, She had finally decided to reconnect with her Dad. She had avoided him for so long, ashamed of how her life had turned out. But deep down,She wanted to believe that despite everything , he would still welcome her with open arms. She had replayed her words a thousand times in her head. She would tell him about her divorce,about how she had lost her sister, about how lost she felt.He had blamed her for marrying Alexander but now she needed him to c

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