All Chapters of Inconvenient Love (A Billionaire Romance): Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Chapter 21: He Fired ThemClaire’s POVThe sky is gloomy and the trees are dropping a few of their withered leaves as their branches are being swayed by the wind. The rainy season seems to be starting too early this year as I have seen on the news this morning at the 5 AM show, a storm might arrive in the city this week, but they say that it has a chance that may dissipate before it landfalls. Cars were passing by so slowly as the traffic at the end of the highway was gradually moving. I stood at the sidewalk — loading zone and waited for a cab to pass by and hail. Uniformed students, seniors, and middle aged adults were also waiting in the area. It is the rush hour, 7 AM in the morning; it is when the students, workers, and employees, fight for a ride to get where they have to go. The bus loading zone is almost a kilometer away from here so everyone near the area converges to a few loading zones to hail cabs or sometimes get picked up by their Uber. After a few minutes of waiting, we

Chapter 23: We’re MarriedClaire’s POVI offered to help Alex but he declined, telling me to go talk to my friend instead which I would. Taking my bag to my bedroom and calling Tanya. After a few rings, she answered. “Nope, you can not decline anymore. You already agreed.” she immediately said. No ‘hello’s or ‘what’s up’. “Actually… Well, you were asking about Alexander Vermont, right?” I started.“Hell yes, girl! I can not wait to hear things from you. You have been hiding secrets from me now.” I sat on the mini sofa in my room and stretched my legs as I sighed. My eyes wandered to the ceiling, painted in a pristine white which is in contrast to his bedroom which looked darker and minimally accentuated with gold linings. The ceiling seemed to float above the room, enhanced by subtle recessed lighting that cast a soft, even glow across its surface. The edges were lined with sleek, modern LED strips, providing a warm, ambient light that illuminated the room without overpowering it.“

Chapter 25: Her PriceClaire’s POVMaybe he does not want to use her, and he is just waiting for the right time to marry her; when everything is fine, when he is stable and accomplished, when he has already achieved his goals. Then he would finally have her, while he discards me. In the meantime, I stay, for him to use. I would help him reach the heights, and achieve his goal, and once he is done, I will be free. The thought strikes my chest for a reason I am aware of. I like him, and I am willing to be there for him whenever he needs me. It must be stupid to be like this, but what else could I do when I could not break free from him to distance myself and move on. And even if I could, would I? “Why did you marry him? For money? How much do you need? I will pay you to leave him. One million dollars? Two million? Name your price.” she demanded. If only that easy. But no, I would only leave him when he tells me himself.“No, ma’am. I am not after his money.” I replied respectfully de

Chapter 27: Abducted: An Offering and ThreatClaire’s POVMy head throbbed as I slowly regained consciousness. The faint, metallic scent of rust and decay filled the air, mingling with the pungent aroma of mold and dust. Slowly, I blinked my eyes open and I gradually adjusted my blurry vision. The faint yellow light coming from a singl bulb hanging from the ceiling barely illuminated the room. A huge aluminum barrel a few meters away from me was emitting fire, the only source of warmth in this cold night, the crackling sound from the burning wood was the only thing heard in the area. I looked around the place as my situation started to sink in. From my left were junked metal bars, sacks of sand and gravel, and at my right was an old rusty car with an opened hood, beside it was a cargo container blocking my view of what lies to its other side. In the middle, I am seated on a chair with my hands tied behind it and my feet together. I tried to wriggle out, rubbing my feet together and ro

Chapter 29: Abducted: A Hope of SurvivalClaire’s POVMy breath came in ragged gasps, the air thick and suffocating. The exits were nowhere in sight except the only one I saw near the barrel of fire, but I could not go back there I would get caught.  I scanned the dimly lit space for any sign of escape. The sound of his pursuit grew louder, his heavy footsteps echoing behind me. I could not let him catch me. Not now, not after everything.Then I heard his sinister laugh echoing in the warehouse, his shadow as he stood near the barrel of fire loomed over the pieces of machinery and junk rods.“Run and hide all you want. There is no other way out.” I looked around as I stood hidden behind a pile of wooden boxes and a rusty ladder. Th