All Chapters of Love At Last: Billionaire's Contracted Bride: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

(Kendall's POV)My heart rate increased greatly as my eyes met with Stephen's. His look was so intense and sharp, cutting through me, locking onto my trembling form.I knew I couldn't let my expression betray the turmoil within, so I let out a soft smile."Oh… okay, I will get back to you.," I gushed, my voice sounding sharp, trying to hide my emotions. I quickly ended the call, hoping he hadn't heard any of the words Frederick was speaking on the other end of the phone.I was so focused and occupied by the call that I didn't hear Stephen's footsteps as he walked into my office. Not until the smell of his cologne wafted into my nostrils, did I notice that he was in my office.Stephen's eyes narrowed, suspicion clouding his face. " Who was that, Ken?" he asked, his tone laced with a mix of curiosity and concern.I fought to steady my voice, weaving a web of lies to conceal the truth. "Oh, it was just one of all those random people who just call trying to get a job or trying to find out

(Stephen's POV)I walked out of the elevator, my mind still preoccupied with the disappointment of losing out on a major contract, coupled with Kendall's attitude, which had declined so much lately.The news of the loss of the contract had hit me hard. Although I blamed Antonio, I knew Kendall's attitude at work also played a major role. I had spent the past few days trying to come to terms with it."Buenos Días, sir," the secretary saluted, turning her gaze to meet mine as I strolled towards my office.Entering my office, I let out a deep sigh and settled into my chair.I sipped a little on the already lukewarm cup of coffee I got on my way up from the cafeteria when my phone buzzed with a message. I picked it up and with interest mixed with anxiety, I glimpsed at the screen. It revealed an email notification from the client who had initially awarded the contract to another company.My heart skipped a beat as I hastily opened the message. My eyes gradually scanned the content of the

(Frederick's POV)Argh!!! I thundered as I tossed the pillow to the floor angrily."How could this be? How was this possible?" I questioned the empty room, which used to be Kendall's, gnashing my teeth as I ruffled my hands through my hair.I glanced at the image of Kendall, which was still hanging on the wall, and spat out my hatred for her. "I hate you Kendall, and I promise I am going to hurt and break you once more."I began to pace back and forth in the dimly lit room. No longer able to contain the rage that boiled within me as I sat, my head hurt from the constant shouting and the heavy cloud of disappointment that hung over my shoulders.Just because of a financial record? How? I did not even believe the news one bit. De La Cruz might have played dirty which turned the outcome in their favor.The news had just hit me like a punch to the gut. How the contract I had worked so hard to secure was suddenly withdrawn was like a nightmare unfolding before my eyes. For that, I could no

(Anna's POV)My eyes almost ran out of water as Frederick's harsh words reiterated in my ears and I felt the pain shoot right through my heart, pulling every ounce of strength I had left.As I perched on the stool in the bedroom, I stared at my reflection from the mirror and thought about everything that had happened. Bitterness plus sadness creased on my forehead and I wished I had not provoked my husband.But how could he say those words to me when he knew the amount of money I had invested in him and all the things I had risked in life because of him? How could he be so insensitive, forgetting all my sacrifices?The unhappiness that crept into my heart transformed into rage and I rose on my feet and I flung everything on the mirror stand. The bottles of fragrance and perfumes shattered on the tiled floor and I yelled.Kendall, even in your absence, you keep ruining things for me. I bet you are going down. Frederick had always been a passionate man even as he was nothing but my toy

(Frederick's POV)Transfixed I stood with terror, my heart quivering with anxiety as Anna cussed at me and dragged me by the collar of my shirt. She would not let go and she kept asking me what had happened since she was not expecting policemen.Was I expecting them either? No, I was not.As she kept on grabbing my shirt, three stern police officers whose facial expressions were as cold as ice stepped into our bedroom and jolted her away from me. "Let go of him!" Someone said in his husky voice as he stepped forward to us.Instant fear gripped her soul and panic surged through my veins as I realized the gravity of the situation."Sir, are you Mr. Frederick Stewart?" one of the other officers asked, his voice devoid of any warmth or sympathy."Yes, I am," I replied, my voice trembling. "What's going on? What happened? Why are you here for my husband?" Katy asked in a breath as if she was in the middle of the sea.The officer's gaze bore into me as he stated in a curt tone, "Mr. Fred