All Chapters of Bought by the Billionaire Prince: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Ari headed toward the entrance of the women's boutique when flashes went off, nearly blinding her. "How did you and Prince Grayson meet?" a reporter asked."Did you know that your sister is dying of leukemia?" another member of the paparazzi demanded.A bodyguard was shielding her, helping her through the crowd that was quickly gathering. She had no idea where they came from. They were like roaches, sniffing out their next meal. Her head snapped up. "Dying?" Ari asked. "I can assure you she isn't dying." "Then you admit that you know she has leukemia, but you still left her and married the prince?" Then the reporter fired another question at her, not waiting for an answer to the first. "Is that the reason why you married the prince? To get money for your sister's treatment?""No comment," Ari replied, tears filling her eyes."Are you responsible for the murder of Dima Franz, the prince's ex-fiancé?" another reporter asked.Ari stopped and stared at him in disbelief. "Now, wait a min

Ari watched the television in horror as tears streaked down her mother's face. A short distance behind her, the camera caught a glimpse of her sister, Henley, now bald, her skin pale. Her hair that had once reminded Ari of the sunset was gone.A reporter shoved a microphone into her mother's face. "Would you like to comment in regard to the goings on of your daughter?"Her mother's mouth opened wide, along with her eyes. "My daughter is sick!" She motioned behind her. "How dare you?""No, I'm speaking of your daughter, Ari," the reporter corrected. Ari watched in horror as her mother's eyebrows rose nearly into her hairline, confused. The reporter sighed. "She just married the Crown Prince of Estrea.""Australia?" her mother asked, confused. "Australia has no Royal Family!""No, Estrea—"Without another word, her mother stepped into Henley's room and slammed the door closed.Grayson walked over to the television and turned it off. "Ari, darling, I'm so sorry—"She startled, not havin

After they left the hospital, they drove to their hotel. Come to find out, Grayson had already made reservations at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. She had always dreamed of staying there but had never thought she ever would.Ari had her life as a college student in New York, and her life as a princess as the wife of a prince in Estrea. Now, her two worlds were beginning to meet.The next morning, she got up early to see her mother, not bothering to call. She wasn't sure how her mother would receive her, so she needed to see her in person. After all, she had left with little explanation at a time when her mother and sister needed her the most. Now, it was time to face the music. But she was glad that seeing Henley had went so well. As a result, Ari had slept better that night than she had in a very long time, more at peace with her decision. Now, she just hoped her mother felt the same way.But she had visions of her mother doing everything from slamming the door in her face to welcomin

Grayson walked purposefully toward the elevator as everyone stared. Then he hit the button, when he heard steps coming up fast behind him. He turned around and saw that it was Ari. He turned back toward the elevator, turning his back to her. "Go back to your family."She pulled on his arm and turned him around, forcing him to look at her. "You are my family!"He shook his head. "Family comes from years of bonding and acceptance." He nodded toward the direction of Henley's room. "Clearly, I'm not one of them.""Bullsh*t," Ari replied. "You're a part of me now, and that makes you a part of them, too. If they want me, then they have to accept you."Grayson shook his head, and then kissed her forehead. "I don't want to come between you and your family." The elevator doors opened, and he stepped inside and faced her. "I'll give you a divorce as soon as we get back to Estrea."Ari jumped into the elevator before the doors closed. "What if I don't want a divorce?"Grayson sighed. "Ari, don't—

They spent the early morning and into the day waiting and praying. Ari prayed that God would save her sister and be by her side during her time of need. Ari knew He was listening; she just hoped He agreed with her request. But time would tell. Throughout the day, some of Henley's friends from college, as well as some of her professors, came and sat with them to wait, too. Ari wished there was something more she could do to help her sister, but praying was the only thing she could do. But then again, Ari knew it was the best thing she could do.Ari gave Grayson's hand a squeeze. "Why don't you go back to the hotel. There's nothing more we can do right now."Grayson shook his head, smiling as he slid his arm around her shoulders. "I'm not going anywhere without you." Then he kissed the top of her head.Ari patted the top of his leg. "Do you know how lucky I am to have you?"Grayson shook his head, leaning against hers. "No, you have it all wrong. I'm the lucky one." Then he leaned back