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The Billonaires’s marital crisis Chapter 62 : A Celebration of Legacy
Months had passed since Duncan’s health scare, and the Mateo family had settled into a new rhythm. Duncan, now in full health, had embraced his retirement with the same vigor he once applied to his business endeavors. He spent his days reading, gardening, and enjoying the company of his family.One evening after work, Fabio and Sophia sat on their patio, enjoying the warm summer breeze, Sophia turned to Fabio with a sparkle in her eyes. “I’ve been thinking,” she began, “what if we threw a surprise retirement party for your father? Invite all his friends and business partners. It would be a wonderful way to celebrate his legacy and show him how much he’s appreciated.”Fabio’s face lit up at the idea. “That’s a brilliant idea, Sophia! He deserves it. And it would be great to see everyone come together to honor him. We should invite Felix too; he wouldn’t want to miss this.”Sophia smiled. “I’ll start making the guest list and sending out invitations. Let’s make this an event he’ll neve
The Billonaires’s marital crisis Chapter 63 : A Dark Visit
Thompson sat on the front porch of his house, enjoying the serene view of his well-kept garden. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm golden glow over the landscape. It was a moment of peace that he cherished in his increasingly complicated life. However, his tranquility was shattered when a sleek black car pulled up in his driveway. The sight of it made his heart skip a beat. He recognized the vehicle and its occupants immediately—it was Santos from the Mexican cartel, and his presence could only mean bad news.Thompson stood up slowly, taking a deep breath to steady himself. Santos emerged from the car, a cold, calculating look in his eyes. Two burly men flanked him, their expressions as hard as stone. Thompson knew this wasn’t a social call.“Mr. Thompson,” Santos greeted him with a thin smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “I hope I’m not disturbing your evening.”Thompson forced a smile and gestured towards the house. “Santos, what a surprise. Come in, let’s talk.”Santos sho
The Billonaires’s marital crisis Chapter 64 : Stepping into the Shadows
The city skyline was illuminated by the glow of the setting sun, casting a golden hue over the towering buildings that made up the Mateo empire. Inside one of those high-rises, Fabio sat in his office, his mind preoccupied with the events of the past few weeks. The meeting with Santos had been a turning point—a point of no return. He knew that stepping fully into the family’s criminal operations was inevitable, but the weight of that decision had been sitting heavily on his shoulders.He stared out the window, his thoughts racing as he considered the risks, the dangers, and the potential consequences. But he couldn’t afford to hesitate. His father’s legacy, his family’s survival, and their very lives depended on him. He had to be the one to lead them through this storm.His phone buzzed on the desk, pulling him from his thoughts. Fabio glanced at the screen, his heart skipping a beat when he saw the number. It was an unlisted contact, but he knew exactly who it was.With a deep breath
The Billonaires’s marital crisis Chapter 65 : The Weight of Secrets
The dawn broke with a soft light that filtered through the city, casting long shadows over the buildings and streets. Fabio was already awake, having barely slept after the tense operation. He knew he had to face the day with a composed demeanor, especially since Sophia was blissfully unaware of the double life he was leading.Fabio had left the safe house early, ensuring that everything was secure before heading home. As he walked through the front door, he was greeted by the comforting smell of freshly brewed coffee and the sound of Sophia humming in the kitchen. Her presence was a soothing balm to his frayed nerves."Good morning," Sophia said brightly as he entered the kitchen. "I made your favorite—pancakes with blueberries."Fabio forced a smile, trying to shake off the remnants of last night. "Morning, babe. That sounds amazing."Sophia beamed at him, her eyes sparkling with love and happiness. "I thought we could spend the day together. Maybe go for a walk in the park and then
The Billonaires’s marital crisis Chapter 66 : Into the shadows
The night was thick with tension, the air heavy with anticipation as Fabio sat alone in his office. The clock on the wall ticked methodically, a constant reminder of the time slipping away. Fabio's fingers drummed on the desk, his mind racing as he reviewed the plans for the evening. Tonight's operation was critical, a high-stakes deal that could make or break their fragile alliance with the cartel.He glanced at his phone, the screen illuminating a message from Marco: *"Everything's set. We're ready to move."*Fabio took a deep breath, steeling himself for what was to come. He had kept Sophia completely in the dark about the family's criminal operations, a decision that weighed heavily on him every day. But there was no turning back now. He had stepped into the shadows, and there was no escaping the path he had chosen.He rose from his chair, shrugging on a black leather jacket and tucking a pistol into the waistband of his jeans. As he left the office, he passed by Sophia’s framed p
The Billonaires’s marital crisis Chapter 67 : The Unraveling
The safe house was eerily quiet, the only sound the distant hum of city life beyond its walls. Fabio stood by the window, peering through the blinds at the empty street outside. His mind was still racing from the chaos of the night before, the events replaying in his head like a bad dream. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off—that they were missing a crucial piece of the puzzle.Marco was seated at the small dining table, cleaning his gun with methodical precision. The tension between them was palpable, the silence heavy with unspoken questions. Fabio finally turned away from the window, his thoughts interrupted by the gnawing need for answers.“We need to figure out who those guys were,” Fabio said, breaking the silence. His voice was calm, but there was an edge to it that hadn’t been there before. “This wasn’t just a random attack. Someone set us up.”Marco looked up, his expression hardening. “You think Santos was behind it?”“I don’t know,” Fabio admitted. “But we
The Billonaires’s marital crisis Chapter 68 : The Unraveling Secrets
Fabio couldn’t sleep. The events of the past few days had turned his world upside down, and as he lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, he felt the weight of his choices pressing down on him like never before. The tension in his chest was unbearable, the fear of what might come next gnawing at his nerves.He turned to look at Sophia, who was sound asleep beside him, her breathing slow and steady. She had no idea what he was going through—what he was hiding from her. The thought of the secrets he was keeping, the lies he was telling, made him feel like he was drowning in guilt.Careful not to wake her, Fabio slipped out of bed and walked quietly to the living room. The house was dark, the only light coming from the streetlamp outside that cast long shadows across the walls. He poured himself a glass of whiskey and sat down on the couch, trying to calm the storm raging inside him.His phone buzzed on the coffee table, and he picked it up with a sense of dread. It was a text from Marco: *“
The Billonaires’s marital crisis Chapter 69: The Reckoning
Fabio woke up the next morning with a sense of foreboding. The weight of the previous night’s conversation with Sophia still hung heavily on his mind, and the knowledge that he was keeping her in the dark gnawed at him. He knew he couldn’t keep her in the shadows forever, but every day he delayed the inevitable confrontation, he felt himself sinking deeper into a pit of deception.After showering and dressing, Fabio made his way to the kitchen where Sophia was already preparing breakfast. She greeted him with a small, tight-lipped smile, but he could see the lingering worry in her eyes. They exchanged a few pleasantries, but the usual warmth between them felt strained. The unspoken tension was palpable, and Fabio hated it. As they sat down to eat, Fabio tried to push the thoughts of his secret life aside, focusing instead on the mundane comfort of their morning routine. But his phone buzzed incessantly on the counter, each vibration like a knife twisting in his gut. “Expecting an im
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