All Chapters of The Billionaire's Betrayal: A love Child: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

Natalia's POVI blinked my eyes repeatedly to stop the tears brimming up from falling. I was freaked out by Gabriel's unexpected appearance. I had been so occupied with myself that I had forgotten about him. Now, he was standing right in front of me with a menacing smirk on his face.I ignored the stranger sitting next to me as I ransacked my brain for a proper excuse to give. Asking him to leave was a big mistake. It was better I left with him to avoid the worst scenario unfolding.I took his extended hand and walked behind him with my gaze fixed on the ground to avoid looking in the eyes of other people and their curious, awkward, pitiful staresI spotted Ivan's figure walking up to us with a mini-computer in his hands. It was all his fault. I still couldn't understand why he kept outsmarting me."Hello, madame," he greeted me with a fake smile, which I could see through.We were halfway through the exit when Gabriel abruptly halted and turned towards his personal assistant."Go home

Joyce's POVAfter Christie arrived to relieve me so I could go to work, I hurriedly made my way to the office only to meet Adrian already there. It seemed he had just finished a meeting with Daniel, because the latter walked past me, without even as much as a glance.Frankly speaking, his behavior didn't bother me, but my curiosity eventually got the better of me. Whatever could have happened between him and his boss? As soon as I had settled in the office, I noticed the look on Adrian's face and couldn't help but ask him what had transpired between them.At first, he was very reluctant, but after a little prodding on my part, he slowly began to open up. "I'm going to the United States tomorrow morning," he confessed in a barely audible voice.My stomach sank as I stared at him, a frown tugging at my face. "¡¿Qué?! What? Are you serious? Could you say that again? I'm not sure I heard you right."The United States? Tomorrow morning? No, I was sure I heard wrong.I heard him sigh and s

Chapter 135Adrian's POVBringing Joyce to my private penthouse was a last-minute impromptu decision. I had reasoned it and weighed the pros and cons carefully. As a public figure and one of Madrid's most eligible bachelors, dating someone of a lower status did not fit my image.Of course, I loved her, but it was also for her own good. She would always wake up to criticism every morning, on the internet and from people.Although, as much as I hate to admit it, the truth is that a wave of relief washed over me when plans to introduce her to my mother at her party fell through. I had made that decision out of impulse, carried away by emotions at that moment, and thankfully, fate had resolved it for me.Keeping our relationship a secret was the best decision for both of us. Even when I had taken her on that dinner date to ask her to be with me, it had been a private affair. I had strictly instructed the manager not to let anyone interrupt us or take any pictures.She seemed happy, but I k

Adrian's POV Joyce's initial attempt to ignore what had happened between us really upset me. Forcing her to admit it had happened was never my style, but I had to. I guessed I had cut off our intimate moment at the wrong time. The disappointment on her face when I mentioned my flight said it all. As soon as she walked into the bathroom, I knew she needed some space, so I left the room. I knew Joyce would be hungry, so I made coffee and breakfast of toast, bread, and scrambled eggs for her and me. I sat on the sofa with a friend to enjoy my coffee before my flight. My phone buzzed and a message from Daniel popped up on my screen. I had asked him to send me the details of the project Mr. Smith was planning to hand over to me, and the changes or progress Gabriel had made. I was going to go through it on my flight. He further went on to inform me the meeting had been rescheduled for 5:00pm, which was perfect for me. It would give me ample time to settle down before the meeting. Just

Joyce's POVWhen I entered Adrian's office that morning, I felt an emptiness in my heart. A tinge of regret crept into my heart as I recalled how we parted ways that morning. Maybe I should have just let it go and told him goodbye properly.Now, he was gone for God knows how long. I occasionally glanced at my phone, waiting for a call or a text message, but none came.It was now past lunch, and I had yet to speak with Daniel about the company's anniversary that we were planning.To be honest, I wasn't ready to speak or have anything to do with him. Still, I had to keep sentiments apart and remain professional.Instantly, an idea popped up in my head. I could ask Michelle to accompany me. That way, I would avoid any conversation that could pry into my privacy.With a deep sigh, I stood, laptop in my hand, and walked out of the office, remembering to lock the door.I found my way to her department and walked in. Everyone was busy with one thing or the other. Seeing this made me feel a s