All Chapters of The Billionaire's Drunken Bride : Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Chapter 82The next morning, James woke up very early. His head thudded with the sleepless night he had spent, constantly thinking of Chloe on the run.He did not stir Lily to life and got out of bed very quietly. He went into the kitchen to make some coffee, after which he checked his phone. No word from Louis yet. Sighing, James rubbed his tired eyes. He was expecting some good news.He heard little feet dropping down the stairs as he sipped his coffee. Ava came to where he was, rubbing her eyes."Daddy? Why are you up so early?" she asked as she yawned.James smiled. "Just couldn't sleep, princess. Want some breakfast?"Ava nodded and took the stool at the kitchen counter. James poured her some cereal with milk."Daddy," Ava said between bites, "are you still catching bad guys?"James hesitated, he didn't want to say anything to scare her."Yes, baby. Daddy's still working on it," he finally said.Ava nodded gravely. "Don't worry, Daddy. You'll catch them. You're the best!"James f

Chapter 84Police car was leaving at high speed with Chloe inside; James stood, his dazed mind. What did she mean by her last words? What other surprise could she possibly have?"Boss?" Louis's voice snapped him back to reality. "You okay?"James shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just…processing everything."Louis nodded. "Has been a long day.""That's one way to put it," James said feebly, adding a chuckle. "Come on, let's get out of here."They walked out into the bright sunlight from the warehouse. The police milled all over the place, taking statements and evidence, doing what they had to. James saw a familiar face among them."Detective Rodriguez," he called.The detective looked up and came over. "Mr. Watson. Glad to see you're all right.""Thanks to you and your team," James said. "I owe you one."Rodriguez shrugged again. "Just doing their job. We'll have to secure statements from both of you down at the station."James nodded. "Of course. But firs

Chapter 86Through the sea of news vans and reporters, James and Louis pulled up to the house. Cameras clicked as he stepped out of the car, his expression set in grim countenance."Mr. Watson, can you comment on the allegations?" "Is it true you're being removed as CEO?""What do you have to say to your investors?"The questions tore ragtag through him, but James didn't say anything. He crashed through the doors to the front and let them slam closed behind him, Louis right on his heels.Down the hall, Lily was waiting, her face a washed-out version of its usual pale color. "James, what is going on? Reporters everywhere!"James pulled her into a careless hug. "I know, I'm so sorry. Where's Ava?""Your room, upstairs. I told her not to look out the windows."James nodded. "Good. We need to talk."They all sat in the kitchen, well away from the windows. James relayed what had happened at the board meeting, then filled Lily in about the police investigation."This is insane," Lily said,

Chapter 88: James paced his study, his phone to his ear. He had cashed in every favor, leveraged every contact in the bag, and pulled up all the stops. The stakes were too high to let any stone be left unturned. "No, I need it fast," he hissed into the receiver, his voice taut. "I don't care how much it bloody costs; just get it done."As he put down the phone, the first light of morning shimmered through the curtains. The heap of empty coffee mugs on his desk was evidence that he had really been awake all night.He involuntarily jumped when there was a soft knock on the door. There was concern etched on Lily's face. "James? Have you been up all night?"He passed a hand through his rumpled hair. "Yeah, I. I had some things to take care of."Lily stepped further into the room, her gaze traveling over the chaos of papers covering every available surface. "James, please. This has gone on long enough. Tell me what's going on. I know it's about Ava, but."James so felt the weight of hi

Chapter 90:James felt like his world was falling apart. Lily and Ava were gone. Chloe had them. He couldn't believe this was happening.He ran back outside. "Louis! Call Rodriguez. Now!"Louis was already on the phone. "I'm trying, boss. No answer."James walked backward and forward across his front lawn. His mind raced with thoughts of how this could have happened. Chloe was behind bars. None of it made any sense.The phone buzzed again. Another text from that unknown number:"Tick tock, James. Your family's waiting. Meet me at the old warehouse 19th street in an hour. Come alone, or they pay the price."James showed Louis the text. "What do you think?"Louis scowled. "It has to be a trap. We should just wait for the cops.""We don't have time!" James snarled. Then he breathed deeply. "Sorry. I just. I can't risk anything happening to them."Louis nodded. "I get it, boss. But we need a plan."They racked their brains for the next 45 minutes. James would enter the warehouse, and Loui