All Chapters of The Beautiful Billionaire: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

STELLE“Congratulations, Mom!” I hugged her tight. The launching of our new products, from cosmetics to activewear, just went live. Our ads were all over the billboards, online, and in New York Times Square. “I’m so proud of you.”I was so happy, grinning all the time. I took a selfie and immediately posted it on my Instagram.“I am prouder of you. I wouldn’t have a cool job without you, honey.”“I know, right.” I beamed at her. “I guess we are proud of each other and the whole team.”Willa just walked in. “Oh, my God! I love the ads.”“Your gallery is amazing.”“Thank you, Deirdre.”I took the Champagne and called everyone. “Guys, without all of you, this company would be impossible to reach the recognition and awards. You’re the foundation of Star LLC. My only contribution is hard work. You guys did all the hard lifting. Congratulations!” I popped the champagne bottle. The corked flew. Everyone applauded.“I think you’re humble.” Willa squeezed me into a hug while our cheeks pressed

ESTELLE “You’re gripping my hand too tight.” I chuckled. We were about to find out the gender of our baby, and here he was. The hardass I knew was nervous about his baby. “Sorry. I’d never been nervous like this, even fighting bad guys.” “I’m afraid you will pass out before hearing our baby’s first cry.” “I will try not to, and I already promised to be with you, even during your labor.” He looked at me. He may feel nervous, but those eyes never lied— he was too eager to see and hear his child again. Sometimes, all I wanted was to just stare at him and dream of our future life together. Damn, I’m so madly in love with this man. “You’ll be fine, big guy. And I already knew you’re not squeamish with blood.” I smiled. I couldn’t believe Linden could be this sweet because when I first saw him, he was like the toughest guy I’d ever met. He looked so hard and rough like he could snap my neck with his fingers. “Are you guys ready?” Dr. Chesca just came in. She had other patients be

ESTELLE “What the hell is going on?” I barely sat my foot on the ground when I saw Linden and Lynx approaching us. “Baby. Thank God.” Linden sprinted in my direction and hugged me tight as if I just dunked a dead trap. “God, woman, you’re the death of me.” He cupped my face, kissed me on the lips and forehead, and hugged me again. “I think you’re crushing my chest, Gabriel.” I chuckled but was still in the dark about what was happening. When he tore from me, I asked him, “What do you mean by what you said earlier? And you sounded so terrified.” “Let’s talk inside.” “So you and Sax are okay? Is this his house?” “Not sure, but yes. This is his house.” He didn’t let go of my hand. “Nice. Homey. He should find a woman to live with him. And here I thought he’s more of an apartment kind of guy,” I said as I followed Linden. I instantly saw Sax. I went to him to hug him. “I missed you too, baby mommy.” He hugged me, too. “Please be okay now with Gabriel.” “He hasn’t apologized,” he

LINDEN I’d made a lot of mistakes in my life, but this time, I almost ruined a man’s life, a father to a little boy, because I let my emotions get the best of me. Maybe a past should be left in the past. And I should have just followed my gut. “When you’re silent like this, I know there’s a lot going on in your head.” “I know. I’m sorry.” I kissed her hand. “I almost ruined his life. Even if the court acquits him for the lack of evidence, his name has already been disgraced. I couldn’t help but look back at how my life was simple back then. Sometimes, having this kind of position always puts me in the tough spot, decision-making that involves life, and I don’t wanna make that decision again.” “Hey. you can’t blame yourself. You always have a blind spot regarding the people you care about. Everyone does.” “I hated her for years. Then, I began to care because I thought she was a victim. She used it to get my sympathy, to manipulate me. She blindsided me, Estelle. I won’t let it go

ESTELLE“I have the result.” Micah waved the envelope in my face.I grabbed it from her and quickly ripped the envelope open. The red liquid lipstick and the Starlash mascara Tatiana used lay upon the result. If this was contaminated or laced with any toxic substance, we had to pull out from all suppliers, retailers, and resellers, including all shops, and stop the production.My heart hammered even if I knew our products were top qualities. I unfolded the envelope. As soon as I read the report, I closed my eyes and smiled.“What does it say?”“Get this bitch!” I waved it in her face, making her laugh.“I have no doubt!” Micah yelled in my office.“Me too. Put the paper on my table. I have to picture that and post it on my Ig. I wanna show the people that we don’t play around here.”“Do it.”“Damn, I wanna shove this piece of paper into her face. She ruined my company. Now it’s payback time, bitch.”After I took the photo, I quickly uploaded it on my Instagram with a three three-word