All Chapters of The Billionaire's Creed: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

MYKEL The horrible feeling when you were in a scenario where your world was being pulled under your feet, you became helpless, grabbed the nothingness until you fell into the profound loss and sadness. I felt that way when it all sunk in—my denial turned into reality, and I knew my life would crumble before me at any moment. I have lived my life to the fullest for the past five years. Those countless sleepless nights, those days of exhaustion, no baths, empty stomach, trials, rejections, and humiliation had finally paid off. I deserved it. All you wanted to do was to celebrate that eventually, the world was in your favor—you tasted the fruit of your success. People had seen your capabilities—to some, you became their inspiration, some idolized you—to some, you were just a joke, some took advantage of your status, and some didn’t want to see you on top of their world, wanting to drag you down with their failures. I have had the best life since I succeed in capital ventures. I

ADLEY Our family left, leaving Mykel and me on the patio. The night seemed in our favor, and the moon was beautiful and bright. “Come.” Mykel held my hand. Tonight was just Mykel and me—I cherished this moment and left the issue behind us for a while. I sat on his lap, and he instantly wrapped his arms around me, his cheek pressed against my back. “I overstepped, didn’t I?” “You did the right thing. I wasn’t used to asking for help until you walked into my life.” I could still feel the pain in his voice, but I was happy that he appreciated what I did. “I didn’t call Mom because I don’t want her to worry and rushed over here.” “Thank you for taking it into consideration.” “Of course.” “I’m such a terrible husband. I’m sorry that this happened. And I neglected to ask how are you handling this?” I faced him. “Babe, look at me.” He lifted his head and looked at me. There was a smile on his face, but not the cocky smile I used to see in him. “I’m handling this well than yo

ADLEY “What did she say to you?” We met Sax outside the firm. “Surprisingly, she’s less bitchy than I thought.” Mykel was seemingly in deep thought as he crossed his arms over his chest. He barely said a few sentences during the ride, and I started to worry. “Let’s get inside and see what she has to say, boss,” Kye particularly said to Mykel. Linden was already waiting for us as soon as we were in the firm. “You can watch the whole thing, but I suggest you stay out all the time.” “I wanna talk to her.” “Mykel, let him do the job. After the interview, then you may talk to her, but I’m coming with you,” I insisted. This issue affected him so much, and I felt helpless. We were both under a lot of stress. “I just want this to be over.” Linden walked into the interview room with a file in his hand. “Maisey Bouchard, twenty-six, living at Hathorn, has an older sister, graduated in fine arts, and your current work—” “I wanna talk to Mykel. Oh, no. I will only talk to him. Or else

ADLEY I taught myself to be considerate. I tried to be a better person—a better wife. That bomb he blew in my face was something I had never even imagined. I knew his little exploits, but to run away from responsibility because he was not ready or tried to show the world he was a good man? That was utterly freaking outrageous. We just got out of the almost highest-profile corporate alleged sexual assault scandal of the century. I couldn’t even imagine watching him and our faces on TV and the internet. It would not only ruin my career but my entire life. I might as well find myself in a mental institution after that. Thankfully, it was over. Then here I go again—in the middle of the situation because of my ties with Mykel freaking Creed. And here I thought we were planning a family in the future. I was not usually selfish, but knowing he could have a three-year-old child with another woman? I couldn’t take it. What if it was confirmed that the kid was his? Was I going to take care

ADLEY It was the longest and most excruciating three minutes of my life. I was staring at the six kits aligned on the sink, and with each second ticked by for a whole minute, I felt like my heart burst out of my chest, and my stomach coiled tightly. I wanted to throw up. I was anxious, terrified, and confused. And at the same time, I was excited to know the outcome. Two minutes had passed, and there was still no result. I paced back and forth in the bathroom while chewing my cheek. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know to break the news if the result turned out positive. I didn’t know to deal with it. I didn’t even know if I could be a good mother. For the first time, I had no clue. On the other hand, this was not a part of the plan. At least, not right now. I just burst into crying. There are many things I want to experience, but not quite being a mother. “Adley, you’ve been there for five minutes. I’m gonna tear this door down and come in if you don’t get out of there in th