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The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   Disaster in the Courtroom
Chapter 121Michael's POV"Bella!" I whispered as my eyes became glued to her as she walked side by side with a strange man. "Bella!" I called out as everyone stood in shock. Grandpa almost collapsed as Jason held him firmly. But then, I glanced at Ambrose, who gave me a sly smile but later faked it to everyone like he was shocked. Bella hadn't looked in my direction as she kept holding hands with the strange man. The courtroom had turned into a disaster.I knew the judge would have ended the interrogation process and would likely give the verdict. How could something like this come up? "How dare you!" I growled, bouncing towards the strange man's direction, about to eat him up, as I was held firmly by the people present. "Bella, Bella!" I cried, wrestling with the people who had held me.All efforts by the judge to put everyone in order failed. Bella suddenly moved her face in my direction as our eyes locked. I already had tears flowing on my cheek, but then she took her gaze off imm
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-16The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   Stay away
Chapter 122Freya's POVI could feel Michael's pain as I felt my heart bleeding. Who on Earth would have thought that for five years, Michael had mourned someone who didn't really die? I wanted to avoid him now that we were done. I wanted to act like he didn't matter to me anymore, but I just couldn't."Raymond," I muttered, suddenly seeing him as he entered Jason's car. I wore a smile; Raymond had probably done a good job in deceiving Ambrose. Not long, the courtroom became empty as the officers finally took Michael away. Our eyes met, and just as he always did, he acted like we were total strangers. I wanted to say his name louder, but then, probably it wasn't the best time. I should head over to his home and..."Freya," I turned around as I saw Ambrose directly behind me as I tried to stop a cab. My mood became bitter and sour as I folded my arms around my chest. "How dare you show your face here after everything you've done?" "Is this what you meant when you said you were going t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-17The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   The promised bride
Chapter 123Grandpa's POVIt was vivid in my head, the event from five years ago. Somehow, I had wondered why Ambrose didn't accompany me, and then I felt it was personal. How dare he? I began to dig deep into the deepest part of my room as I finally found the document from the promise decades ago."It still has the authenticity," I whispered, opening it as I had found the paper and everything that was included in the file. My eyes caught the attention of the bracelet, the same bracelet that proves it all about the alliances from the beginning. The same bracelet I had given to Michael, which I noticed had been absent on his wrist. If I couldn't invite him over for a talk, I'd go into his home to visit him instead. Michael needed to know everything about the promises between his great-grandparents."Grandpa, the court officers are against me receiving visitors until the pronouncement of the verdict," Michael said. There was no color on his face as I felt bad and sad. I couldn't bear wa
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-17The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   Anything to gain your forgiveness
Chapter 124Raymond's POVThe cool breeze caressed my skin softly as I watched Michael empty the first bottle of vodka and prepare to pour another while he sat by the pool. I decided to stop him from drinking further. "Michael, that's enough," I snapped, dragging the bottle from him as he faced me with a piercing gaze. "How dare you?" he growled."Is this your way of saying sorry for hurting and breaking her heart? How petty of you to do this," I said, smelling the alcohol-filled bottle as I choked on my breath. "How do you manage to drink this?""Just because I brought you into my home doesn't mean we're good. I'll never forgive you for everything you've done," he said, trying to drink from the empty bottle. "Oh, did I drink all of it?" he asked himself, as I watched with my eyes filled with tears. I closed my eyes for a few seconds."I've done everything I can to make you believe me. I mean, everyone hates me now because, in the end, I chose to be with you. And it's perfectly okay
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-18The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   Secrets to the multibillion wealth
Chapter 125Ambrose's POV"What's going to happen right now? It's been a week since the judge adjourned the meeting. Don't you think Bella being kept away from everyone could pose a great risk to everything that we have built? Mrs. Cooke and you could be in danger," Alexis said as I suddenly turned my gaze to her. If there was someone who would suffer from any of these schemes, it had to be them all; they were my slaves, and they should do everything to save me, even if it means sacrificing their lives for me."Ambrose, I'm so scared. I can't even face Michael after that day; my parents are demanding that I return to Hungary," Emma cut in, her voice shaking with fear, as I felt like strangling everyone of them. "No one leaves until we've gotten all that we wanted. Have you forgotten our plan? It's to get Michael in jail, get the inheritance, and remove all of the weeds. You have to be strong and do not let your guards down," I assured, faking my strength even when I knew that there wa
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-18The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   The flashback
Chapter 126Bella's POV**Flashback**"Hey Michael, how could you be so mean and inconsiderate? Shouldn't you ask your woman to sit in front of you?" I asked, my eyes and lips tinting up in a frown as Emma smiled, using her hand to dismiss my suggestion."Come on, Bella, you're the celebrant, and it's only right for you to have the VIP treatment," Emma replied, and Michael took a deep sigh. "Bella, why include me in your confusion? When you ladies are done deciding, then you'll choose who's going to have to stay beside me. Don't forget it's getting dark," he said as I landed a punch on his shoulder, and he growled from the pain."I barely sit in front. You know I've got this guy in college, and he's always willing to drive me..." "Bella, you're just 18, no boyfriends," Michael cut me off immediately as I heard Emma chuckling from behind, crunching her onion spice Pringles as I fumed in annoyance."But you started dating Emma since you both were young," I said as Michael suddenly smile
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-19The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   The power of love
Chapter 127Michael's POV"The final trial comes up tomorrow...if anything goes wrong tomorrow, I'll fight for my freedom," I said, locking eyes with Jason, who stood staring into space before he finally came to sit beside the sofa where I sat."You're not planning something, right?" "Bella's alive. Would you let me fold my hands and listen to the judge's verdict that I have been found guilty? Bella's alive now, and I have things to protect from Ambrose.""There's no way you'll be pronounced guilty just because Bella testified against you. And then there's something Raymond said to me, and somehow he's smart, and he might be right" I suddenly glued my eyes to Jason's eyes, curious to know what Raymond might have told him."And what exactly did he say to you?" "Listen...he said somehow, the judge probably knew what he was up to, and him isolating Bella to only God knows where until the trial should also be part of his smart move." "So?" I asked, still not getting what I was expecting
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-19The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   The verdict
Chapter 128Michael's POVI was uneasy, my hands drumming unstoppably on my thigh as I kept adjusting my tie every few seconds. Like I'd told her, Freya wasn't present. Not only was she not present, I couldn't find Ambrose either. But then, I locked eyes with Emma, who took them away as soon as they collided; perhaps guilty."Shall we begin the final trial of Mr. Michael Smith?" the judge announced a few minutes after everyone had stood to acknowledge his presence. I rested my gaze on Jason, who shook his head in a way that told me not to push through with the plans I had in mind. I waved it off with a smile as I focused on the judge, who began to arrange and review documents."So..." the judge began, clearing his throat while I watched Grandpa dying of anxiety. Natasha Choi gave me a slight nod."Your Honor," a voice called out as everyone turned around to see who had interrupted the judge at this crucial point. "Your Honor, the witness wants to retell her testimony." The court offic
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The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   So it was him
Chapter 134Freya's POVI began to shake as we drove down a lonely bush path. Raymond held my hands in assurance, but it felt like that wasn't enough. I wanted more than just that... I needed Michael's warm embrace, I needed to feel his warm breath on me whispering to me that everything would be okay."Jason," I called as he replied with his eyes still fixed on the road as he drove with his cellphone mounted in front, which guided him with the direction. "Is... is... Michael coming already?" I asked, my voice so low, but I didn't think I needed to appear like I was fine without him. "Yes, Freya... Michael's coming." I nodded as I fixed my eyes on the wristwatch again as a private number appeared again as the caller ID. I picked it up immediately, fully aware that it was Ambrose."Hey... do you really not care about your mother? How aged she is that she can't even withstand the cold on her?" he mocked as he laughed loudly while my hand shook while holding the cellphone, but I tried
The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   The second woman
Chapter 133Michael's POVI couldn't stop myself from banging the laptop that was placed in front of me aggressively on the office desk, not caring about anything. The thought of seeing Freya so comfortable without me by her side, her sudden closeness with Raymond, and how she didn't even realize that I had stopped her from going out there because I still cared for her. "You're so stupid, so stupid," I muttered, closing my eyes to take a deep breath when Grandpa's call came into my phone. "Grandpa," I finally said after the third ring, as I heard him clear his throat from the receiver end. I wondered why he had called; it was always about the damn marriage."Haven't you seen the news? Where did Ambrose take the little boy and his grandmother to?" he asked, and I detected panic in his voice. "You should hurry over and do something quick," he said, as I let out a low chuckle. How on Earth did he get to know about it? "Grandpa, why do you suddenly care about the Rogers?" I asked, and
The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   The weight of my words
Chapter 132 The weight of my words Freya's POV "Yeah, that won't be necessary. I'm here already, and there's no way I'm going to sit back and watch you all go without me," I said, my eyes locking onto Michael's, who didn't say a word but kept his focus on Raymond. "Raymond, we need to get to Grandpa," I said, almost going closer, as Michael stepped in between. His towering height once more intimidated me as he gave me a long, piercing gaze. "I will not let you go on that road in search of them; I won't ever allow that," Michael said authoritatively, as I couldn't stop myself from laughing. "What on earth does he take me for right now?" I thought. I refused to be stupid, not to him nor Ambrose. "Dare me if you can, Mr. Michael Smith Jenkins," I said in gritted teeth as I moved closer to him, like I was daring him for a challenge. "May I have a moment with her, please?" he said softly, as the two nodded about leaving while I moved closer to Raymond, still locking eyes with him. "We
The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   At a glance
Chapter 131Freya's POV"Raymond," I called, my voice shaking as I staggered on my feet before I felt his hand holding me from falling. "Ambrose is a psychopath. We need to chase him...we need to go over to Grandpa and...""Freya, I'll do everything I can to make sure your mother and son are safe. Trust me on this," he assured as I paced around restlessly before going to check my phone, which lay motionless on the floor. "Oh, thank God. It isn't broken," I whispered, trying to call the same number as Raymond watched me with anger in his eyes. "Damn!! The number isn't going through.""We have to take this to Jason; he should find a way to track his location," he said as I paused for a while. "Will you be fine? I mean, some publication was made to show that...some..." I stammered on my words, not knowing how he was going to take it. "That I once worked with Ambrose," he said, nodding his head slowly. "It's just that...I don't want you out there for me, Raymond.""They're right. The med
The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   Love, Pain and Inheritance
Chapter 130Michael's POVI walked into my office for the first time in a while, smiling as I took a deep breath of the familiar air that greeted me. I wasted no time watering my very own plant that was placed beside my chair. Here I was, complete, as I closed my eyes for a while before retiring to the chair."Boss," Jason called as soon as he placed a knock on the door, and my expression turned sour. The word 'boss' was very foreign, hearing it from a friend I took more than a brother."Where is he? Have you found him?" I asked, my palm on my face as I took a deep breath."Have you reported the message he sent to you to the cops? I've tried tracking down the message, but somehow, I can't get any signal," he said as I stood, narrowing my eyes as I kept staring outside the window, like I could get a hint from there."And Raymond? Have you found him?""Since your release, we don't know where he is either. Somehow, dude hasn't forgiven himself about everything that had happened. He think
The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   We are Screwed
Chapter 129Alexis' POVIt's been two days since Michael's freedom, and the whole city was speaking about him. I couldn't stop thinking about Raymond's words to me; I found them ridiculous. There was no way I was going to surrender. Either way, I needed to speak with Ambrose; we needed to have a better plan. Michael's wedding was the talk of the town; we couldn't let him get married and reclaim the inheritance........................."What did you say? Do you mean Ambrose fled without informing me?" I asked as Mrs. Cooke nodded her head slowly few moments after I made ways into Ambrose's home. I tried everything I could to control myself."And Emma? I guess that bitch had probably flown to Hungary...""Mr. Ambrose left with his son. I haven't heard from him since the final trial. What do we do? I'm so scared," Mrs. Cooke shivered as I closed my eyes for a moment."We have no time left. Ambrose is gone. Have you tried calling Emma?" I asked, trying to act strong as Mrs. Cooke tried c
The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   The verdict
Chapter 128Michael's POVI was uneasy, my hands drumming unstoppably on my thigh as I kept adjusting my tie every few seconds. Like I'd told her, Freya wasn't present. Not only was she not present, I couldn't find Ambrose either. But then, I locked eyes with Emma, who took them away as soon as they collided; perhaps guilty."Shall we begin the final trial of Mr. Michael Smith?" the judge announced a few minutes after everyone had stood to acknowledge his presence. I rested my gaze on Jason, who shook his head in a way that told me not to push through with the plans I had in mind. I waved it off with a smile as I focused on the judge, who began to arrange and review documents."So..." the judge began, clearing his throat while I watched Grandpa dying of anxiety. Natasha Choi gave me a slight nod."Your Honor," a voice called out as everyone turned around to see who had interrupted the judge at this crucial point. "Your Honor, the witness wants to retell her testimony." The court offic
The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   The power of love
Chapter 127Michael's POV"The final trial comes up tomorrow...if anything goes wrong tomorrow, I'll fight for my freedom," I said, locking eyes with Jason, who stood staring into space before he finally came to sit beside the sofa where I sat."You're not planning something, right?" "Bella's alive. Would you let me fold my hands and listen to the judge's verdict that I have been found guilty? Bella's alive now, and I have things to protect from Ambrose.""There's no way you'll be pronounced guilty just because Bella testified against you. And then there's something Raymond said to me, and somehow he's smart, and he might be right" I suddenly glued my eyes to Jason's eyes, curious to know what Raymond might have told him."And what exactly did he say to you?" "Listen...he said somehow, the judge probably knew what he was up to, and him isolating Bella to only God knows where until the trial should also be part of his smart move." "So?" I asked, still not getting what I was expecting
The contract marriage: falling for a billionaire again   The flashback
Chapter 126Bella's POV**Flashback**"Hey Michael, how could you be so mean and inconsiderate? Shouldn't you ask your woman to sit in front of you?" I asked, my eyes and lips tinting up in a frown as Emma smiled, using her hand to dismiss my suggestion."Come on, Bella, you're the celebrant, and it's only right for you to have the VIP treatment," Emma replied, and Michael took a deep sigh. "Bella, why include me in your confusion? When you ladies are done deciding, then you'll choose who's going to have to stay beside me. Don't forget it's getting dark," he said as I landed a punch on his shoulder, and he growled from the pain."I barely sit in front. You know I've got this guy in college, and he's always willing to drive me..." "Bella, you're just 18, no boyfriends," Michael cut me off immediately as I heard Emma chuckling from behind, crunching her onion spice Pringles as I fumed in annoyance."But you started dating Emma since you both were young," I said as Michael suddenly smile
