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Chapter 24 - Who Was the Mastermind?
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Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 25 - Back to His Penthouse
IRISToday was an eventful day for Iris. So much happening today, and so much needed to unpack.Alex insisted that she must come back to his penthouse because the paparazzi camped in front of her house and she could not go back yet.“Alex, my day is gone spiraled down, and I just want to go home and have a cup of chocolate marshmallow after taking a hot shower. Curled on my bed while reading a romance novel,” Iris tried to debate his decision in his car.“No, your home is like a war zone right now. I won’t allow you to get hurt when you can safely tuck in my penthouse. I have maximum security measures. You can take your hot chocolate peacefully there without worrying about someone breaking and entering your home.” Alex broke
Last Updated : 2023-02-13Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 26 - Another Persuasion (18+)
Sheila burst out laughing. “Haha, of course not, you silly!” Sheila defended his boss. “He is not a person like that! He just has rough and hard exteriors. But inside, he is a good man,” added her with a serious note. “He never laid his hands on women!” Sheila rejected her notion passionately. It looked like Sheila was loyal to her boss, Alexander. “Okay, if you say so.” Iris decided not to push this again and chose to believe Sheila. “Now… I know that you feel confused. But… try to open your heart and see his actions. He is a man of the word.” The personal assistant gave her a piece of advice for Iris to ponder. “And for the gossip trash out there, just pay no attention to that. It’s not worth it, and you only waste your time, and your energy, and ruin your sleep if you think about that.” Sheila took Iris's hands and squeezed them in sympathy. Iris huffed. Gone was her simple and peaceful life. But again, she lost their parents, the love of her life–these things should be ea
Last Updated : 2023-02-14Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 27 - A Grace Period
ALEXANDER "Why did you say that?" Iris was so surprised by Alex's sarcastic remark. "What is your angle here, baby? Giving the accusation about me getting you pregnant on purpose?" Alex asked her back again. Alex saw Iris staring at him in confusion. She did not know how to answer that question. He was also taken aback by her accusation. He did not think that way. When he said whatever it took to make her his — it meant a seduction. Not by taking away her choice to want or having a baby. That was why he was angry with her direct accusation. Realizing that she was crossing the boundaries, she gave an apology quickly. "I'm sorry, that was uncalled. And I don't mean to accuse you. Apologize for me overstepping the boundary." She said. His anger quickly dried down as well after she apologized like that. He released his breath and reached for her again. He did not like the situation where they were fighting like this. "Come here, baby…" he opened his arms. He was waiting fo
Last Updated : 2023-02-15Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 28 - A Beautiful Customer
IRIS"You can leave, Alex. I am not a kid," Iris peeked from her eyelashes when Alex stood and rechecked her store."Just a moment. I want to make sure you are safe here." His reply made her heart melt a bit.Every small thing he did stack up and accumulate bit by bit successfully made her waver. How could it be possible she wanted to change her heart because of these things?"You said this Sebastian guy and his men are capable and reliable. So you don't have to worry. They will cover me well, aren't they?" A glare from Alex answered her rhetorical question. She smiled sheepishly."You are so cheeky!" Alex teased her and resulting in her feeling happy and giddy.
Last Updated : 2023-02-16Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 29 - A Catfight!
Julianne stared back at her with a curious glance as if she braced herself for Iris’ response. “Let’s sit.” Iris pointed to the tiny chairs and table so they could talk more comfortably. Julianne sat at the designated place. “You said you are his fiancee?” Iris repeated the question. “Yes, you see the news,” Julianne answered defiantly. “But Alexander said a different thing to me. He said that you guys don’t have any relationship whatsoever. The engagement was against his wish.” Iris explained in a neutral tone. She believed what Alex said to her. But it did not mean that she refused to hear Julianne’s story. Iris saw Julianne gulp and squeeze her luxury bag. “My father said the engagement is still happening, and he will marry me.” She added ultimately with emphasis. Iris put on her neutral face. She felt like Julianne did not want to continue the engagement with Alexander. And she came to Iris’ place because of the paparazzi and gossip news yesterday. “Have you talked
Last Updated : 2023-02-17Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 30 - The War is Started
ALEXANDERHe felt it. The tension surrounded the office when his father and his men came into the board room for the emergency meeting this morning. All of the stakeholders already came and waited for the drama to unfold. His father was the president of The Browning Corporation. A vast business covered mineral resources extraction like oil and coal and doing some green investments in several countries in Asia for other resources like nickels, gold, and silver. The diversification of the business also included real estate and several investment projects. Almost a year ago, the company started to court Ruthfords's investment company to get fresh funds to expand to Asia Pacific. Alex knew this, but he was not getting involved because he was busy with the near collapsed business branches in Europe due to the economic slowdown. He was stationed in Europe, doing back and forth between the HQ and the European branches, so the last board meeting agreed for him to be solely responsible fo
Last Updated : 2023-02-19Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 31 - Finding Allies
Gossip was spreading like wildfire. Now the office was in shamble. The staff caught the news about the plan for Alex’s dismissal only several minutes after the meeting concluded this afternoon.They were aware now that the office politics would likely take place several months ahead. And they were waiting anxiously on who would come up as a winner. They only knew how much the rivalry between the company's father and son could affect their work.Alexander understood the sentiment. But he acted stoically and put on his best poker face. He would compensate the employees once he rose as the winner and successfully put his father behind the bar.Rlex was in his office with Brandon and Sheila in tow. They were discussing the impact of today’s meeting and mapping out who could support Alex in
Last Updated : 2023-02-20Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 32 - Adam Moreno Navarro
Alex waited approximately around 10 minutes before the enigmatic Adam Moreno Navarro came to the private room of this high-end gentlemen's club establishment. By members only, and the senior members vetted each new member. A challenging and competitive entrance system, which made this club called 'The Finest Hour,' had a massive success among the elites."Alexander Ruthford?" A deep bass voice greeted Alex, who sat on the black sofa with Brandon. Alex forbade Sheila to come even though she begged to tag along. He firmly said no to protect her. He knew Adam's reputation and wanted Sheila to lay low and did not catch on his radar.Alex rose from his seat and extended his hand toward Adam. They shook hands tightly and assessed each other's strength and character in a few brief seconds.
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Trapped By A Billionaire EPILOG
Three months later… Alex walked out of the courthouse with Iris beside him. He kept Iris close and believed their bodyguards do their work perfectly to fend off the rush of journalists waiting outside. The buzz of the journalist throwing off the questions for them made Alex more protective of his pregnant wife. “Stay with me,” he said to Iris closely, in case Iris could not hear him well. Iris only nodded and put her body closer to him while walking together into their Rolls Royce car that was already on standby and waiting for their arrival. “Mr. Browning, how is the trial? Are you happy with the sentence? What do you feel that your father is a criminal convict?” The journalists viciously gave a bunch of questions at him, from the fair questions to the silliest and the most outrageous ones. “Mrs. Browning, are you alright? Do you think the sentence is fair after what Jonathan did to you? Please give us statements!” Some journalists shouted from afar, chasing Iris and Alex do
Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 86 - Happy News!
Alex went into full panic mode. He barked some orders here and there to prepare the driver to bring them to the hospital. Asking the ever-ready Brandon to prepare everything beforehand. From the hospital to the most prominent team of doctors to standby in the hospital and be ready when they arrived there. Iris at first refused Alex's protective–almost borderline panic insistence for them to check her situation at the hospital. She thought she was only having a bad day or had caught some common cold symptoms. But Alex was having none of it. He was persistent with his decision to bring her to the hospital and heard himself that she was okay. So here there was. The car was too slow for Alex, so he opted to call the pilot for his private helicopter to be ready in the next 15 minutes. They left the rooftop and arrived several minutes later at the hospital helipad. The hospital director was already on standby on the tarmac while the nurse brought the wheelchair to carry her! Iris
Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 85 - Recovery
IRISSeveral days have passed since the kidnapping and the shooting of Alex. Her husband had already been discharged and recuperated in their penthouse. But, of course, he was still busy, as always. He was on the phone or focusing on his laptop, even when Iris asked him to pause and concentrate on his meal. He distractedly said okay but was still on the call with Brandon, Sheila, Noah Evans, and his other people. To appease her, Alex touched Iris here and there. He was making sure that he remembered Iris. But to be perfectly blunt, it was not her main objective. Her objective was to put her husband on bed rest and spend time in the penthouse–unwinding from the recent accident that cost him walking with crutches like this. "Alex! You need to eat something first!" Iris said when Alex distractedly took a slice of apples but ignored the main course that Iris already prepared, waiting for him to sit down and take the lunch together. "A minute, babe, I am still on call with Brandon," Al
Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 84 - The Situation After
Alex felt that he was getting lighter and might pass out soon. But he still ensured Iris was okay and no harm was done to her. “Are you hurt, baby?” Alex asked his wife, who was still crying, seeing how wrecked his thigh was after getting shot. Iris shook her head and watched how Sebastian expertly administered first aid to his wound. One of Sebastian's men already called the police and ambulance to take them. “My father?” Alex asked Sebastian. “He and Jake are wounded. My men neutralized them. I will check them after taking care of you first,” Sebastian responded seriously. Time went blurry in his perspective. Not long after, the ambulance and police sirens were heard outside, and finally, the first responders came and took over the procedures. When one of the police came intending to question Alex and Iris–Sebastian stepped in and answered all the inquiries. “I will take care of it. Don’t worry. I already asked Brandon to accompany you and Iris to the hospital while I deal wi
Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 83 - Retrieval Operation
ALEXANDER Alexander was busy being the CEO interim before the legal paperwork was done and held back-to-back nonstop meetings until he received a call from Sebastian. He frowned and finally asked the remaining directors who still got the post to take a break, and they dutifully left the meeting room. Leaving Alex with his two assistants and his personal lawyer. “Sebastian?” Alex received the call from the first ring. “What is it?” he asked Sebastian. “Someone breaking in and rob Iris’s store–” Sebastian briefed him quickly, and he cursed his heart out. “What the fuck is that mean? How is Iris now? Is she safe? Where are your men, Sebastian?” He rapidly threw questions at Sebastian. He rose from the seat and nodded at Brandon–gesturing that he would deal with this issue and asked his assistant to deal with the rest in the office. “Where is she now?” Alex barked while waiting for the lift door to open and brought him to his car in the basement. “Where is the robber?” He fe
Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 82 - Retaliation
When Iris heard that man's phone ringing, Iris focused on him. "How is it?" that man asked his caller. "Can you set up the bail on him? How much is it? I will transfer right now!" added him. He then glanced at Iris–borderline fascinated, making her shiver because she was uncomfortable with how he stared at her. "Sure, let me know when Jonathan will arrive here. We can start negotiating with Alex then." After that, he ended the call and turned to her with a slimy smile she hated profoundly. "Now, Mrs Browning, rest and wait until Jonathan comes here. We will talk a lot after this," "Who are you?" Iris asked him again.
Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 81 - The Fallouts
IRIS After the last night dining with Alex, Iris got a new perspective and advice from him concerning how she opened the new store. With a calculator in front of her and a laptop to calculate the initial expense and capital she needed for the new business–Iris stared at the Excel sheet blankly. Too many zeros, and Iris could not keep up. She recalculated again, and still, the numbers were not changing. She was pondering the numbers deeply when her phone rang again. She checked the caller, and it was the realtor. “Oh, hi! Sorry for the late response,” Iris greeted the realtor. She replied while she inspected the qu
Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 80 - Shareholder Meeting
The meeting room was buzzing with anticipation.Alex and his two assistants came earlier than his father and the cronies. Alexander was also accompanied by his lawyer–ready to back him up for today’s meeting.His father’s ‘former’ supporters came flooding the room one by one. They sent a discreet glance at Alex. Ensuring Alex was true to his words and would not leak their filthy criminal and offensive acts to the press surely brought them down.But Alex sat still with a perfect poker face. His opponents could not see and not understand what he was thinking."All the preparation is already in motion. We can strike the attack at your sign," Brandon whispered."Yes, let
Trapped By A Billionaire Chapter 79 - Sentimental
"What do you mean unlimited?" Iris asked him with a horrified expression. But still, in his mind, her face was extremely cute, so he could not stop smiling at her. "That's exactly what I said. No budget for you. Just spend whatever you wish, baby! I won't stop you, my personal accountant or financial advisors," he replied casually just before the chef served the first course of their omakase fine dining style at this restaurant. Iris was just shaking her head in disbelief. "I am serious, Alex! You can't just answer my question like that! I need you to tell me honestly how much I should spend if I want to make a branch for my small shop," Iris, in reflex, took his sleeve-asking for his undivided attention given solely to her. “Alright, I am listening to you now,” he turned and focused on her. He drew his body closer to her until he smelled her divine scent throughout his nose. Iris was flustered when he charged like that. In front of the chef–no less!“What is it, baby? What do yo
