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Chapter 77 ~ A friend from the past
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Trapped By The Cold-Hearted Billionaire Chapter 77 ~ A friend from the past
“Mr. Black? You look shocked. Were you unaware?” The doctor asked.“Doctor. That’s not important! Can we find a donor or do I have to outsource? She may not be my blood, but she is my whole world. I can’t lose her.” Scarlet interrupted him.“I understand, I’ll check through our records for her blood type.” The doctor announced and walked away leaving them just the two of them.“I know you must be angry. But I did tell you she wasn’t yours.” Scarlet whispered.Easton didn’t even get a chance to respond when his phone vibrated. It was his long-time childhood friend who was now a doctor. “I have to take this,” he said to Scarlet as he slid right to answer.Scarlet nodded and walked back to the hospital room. “I’m shocked you picked up.” Danielle teased.“It’s good you called. I actually need you to help me with something. My daughter needs a blood transfusion.” Easton said, getting straight to the point.He didn’t expect that she would call but now that she did, he might as well call i
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“I asked you a damn question!” The room fell into an unbearable silence as Michael’s question hung in the air. Easton stepped forward, his usual composed demeanor cracking under the weight of his brother’s glare. He glared at Jade who looked like she didn't care about what she had done as long as she won Easton over not knowing this Made him dislike her even more.“Michael, listen to me—” “No!” Michael’s voice thundered, his knuckles whitening as he gripped the arms of his wheelchair. “I don’t want your excuses. I want the truth, Easton. Were you in love with her? Are you still in love with her?” “You know I don't. I grew up with her and was fond of her, but that wasn't love. Common now!” “So you're saying she's below your league but good enough for me?” Micheal raised his brow.Easton’s jaw tightened, his lips pressing into a thin line as he looked between his brother and Jade. He debated telling his brother the truth but was worried that he was too in love and wouldn’t belie
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BREAKING NEWS:[HEIR TO BLACK ENTERPRISE WAKES UP AFTER FIVE YEARS AND REUNITES WITH LONG TIME FIANCE JADE ROSS]“It must be true love for her to have waited for so long!”“So dreamy! May this love find me!” “This is like a fairytale come true! Real-life romance!” Scarlet read the comments on the post with a smug look. She knew Jade wasn't a good person, and at the back of her mind, she was worried about Micheal’s choice in a wife. “What has you staring holes into the phone?” A deep voice asked. Scarlet looked up, her brows furrowing in confusion. “Damn girl, am I that easily forgettable?” Dante flashed her one of his perfect smiles. “I'm sorry… I…” Scarlet couldn't remember him because she was drunk at the club when they met. “It's okay, beautiful. You can forget me anytime. I'll always be more than happy to remind you.” He flashed her a perfect white smile, but it only made her raise her eye brow at himSeeing a man of his built and tattooed flashing her a smile made somethin
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The tension in the room was suffocating. Scarlet stood near the edge of the room, wringing her hands nervously as Easton paced back and forth. His face was set in a stony expression, but his clenched fists and sharp breaths betrayed the storm brewing inside him.They had rushed Micheal back to the hospital, and it had been a few hours of him being unconscious. Henry and Sky had to stay back and handle the reporters and ensure everything was fine while Easton stayed with Micheal. He asked Scarlet to go home in the meantime, but she refused, saying she would accompany him. “That was so fucking stupid,” Easton finally said, his voice low but seething with restrained anger. He turned to face her, his blue eyes flashing. “No, not just stupid—reckless. What were you thinking, Scarlet?”Scarlet opened her mouth to respond, but the words caught in her throat. She looked down, her lips trembling. “I—I thought it was the right thing to do. I didn’t want—”“You didn’t want?” Easton interru
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“Isn't that Micheal?” People whispered among themselves. Jade looked so pale like she had seen a ghost her hands shook as she held her mother's hand. She had just visited him the previous night. Did that mean he could walk right there and then?Oh shit!Micheal smiled at Easton but didn't stop and walked straight towards Scarlet on stage. “It seems you're eager to know how I got into an accident, so I woke up to answer that question myself.” The crowd erupted into murmurs, disbelief written across every face. Jade’s mouth fell open, her confidence crumbling as she stared in shock. Scarlet, however, recovered quickly. A smile tugged at the corner of her lips as tears welled in her eyes. Michael approached the stage. His presence was magnetic, his piercing gaze sweeping over the room before landing on Scarlet. Henry, seated in the front row, turned pale. His breathing quickened, and his hands trembled as realization dawned on him. He tried to stand, but his knees buckled. With
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Henry kept his gaze where his son was standing. Too stunned to speak. He knew Easton was angry with him and blamed him for his mother's death, but he was never disrespectful to him.Worse off, he couldn't do anything about it because he blamed himself too. “I've never seen such hatred in his eyes, and believe me, he has always looked at me with hatred since she passed.” He whispered, knowing Amanda was now standing behind him.“Give him time, and you need to apologize. Stop provoking him with every chance you get.” Amanda pointed out.Henry ran a hand down his face, feeling defeated and not knowing what to say. “Come on. Scarlet it about to give a speech.” Henry nodded as he walked back to his seat, where Jade was typing furiously on her phone. The moment she saw Henry, she looked up with a fake smile on her face. Henry, having too much on his mind, didn't even acknowledge her as he took his seat. Back behind the curtains, a nervous Scarlet was moving back and forth, trying to c
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The day finally arrived. The venue was buzzing with anticipation as Easton escorted Scarlet to her seat. Important people from various businesses, top models, billionaires e.t.c were all present for the biggest fashion show of the century. A number of media houses were stationed outside as only a few were given access to the main event. Scarlet walked in wearing a striking red jumpsuit that turned every head in the room. The outfit was bold yet elegant, with a fitted top that dipped into a deep neckline, balanced by delicate beadwork running down the sides. The legs of the jumpsuit flared just enough to graze her gold stiletto heels. Her hair was swept into a loose bun, with soft curls escaping to frame her face, giving her a relaxed yet classy look. She kept her accessories simple—a pair of gold earrings and a sleek bracelet that complemented the outfit perfectly. Scarlet looked effortlessly powerful, her outfit a perfect reflection of her confidence and creativity as a desig
