All Chapters of The Billionaire’s Contracted Wife: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Emily breathed deeply, trying to clear her mind. The shock of believing her mother was dead had taken an immense toll on her, but now the revelation that it had all been a mistake was almost too much to process. Lily was alive and recovering in India after a mix-up with her medical records. It felt like a surreal dream, like she was on an emotional rollercoaster that wouldn’t stop.She had been preparing for the worst, mourning her mother’s death in her heart, only to have the ground shift beneath her with the news that Lily was still fighting, still holding on. Relief and disbelief washed over her in alternating waves, but beneath that, a creeping dread lingered.Lucas had been there for her through it all. His presence had been steady, his support unwavering, and now, as the weight of the news settled, she found herself relying on him more than she ever expected. She felt closer to him than ever, but her mind was a whirlwind of emotions.Sitting down in front of the dressing mirror,

Emily felt a sense of anticipation as she watched Julian from across the room. Kayla’s words lingered in her mind, warning her to be cautious, but Julian’s warmth and charm had drawn her in like a magnet. She was intrigued, maybe a bit too intrigued, by this enigmatic man who, apparently, was as powerful as Lucas. As the gala continued, Emily found herself mingling with various guests, though her gaze occasionally drifted back to Julian. She didn’t want to admit it, but something about him was both thrilling and unsettling. Her unease grew when she noticed how easily he navigated the room, conversing with influential people as if he owned the place.Just as she was about to step away for some air, she felt a hand gently rest on her shoulder. She turned, and there was Julian, his eyes twinkling with a hint of mischief."Care for a dance, Emily?” His voice was low and inviting, and she felt her pulse quicken.She hesitated. “I’m not much of a dancer…”“Nonsense.” Julian’s smile was rea

The Chicago skyline gleamed through Lucas's office windows, but he barely noticed. He hadn’t left the building in days, consumed by the investigation into Austin Blake’s involvement in insider trading. Sleepless nights and relentless meetings had worn him out, but Lucas couldn’t afford to slow down. Too much was at stake for his company, his reputation, and, more than he’d admit, his relationship with Emily. He clenched his jaw, glancing at his phone, hoping for a message from her. But the screen remained blank. The distance between them was palpable, and despite his focus on the crisis at hand, he couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at him. Emily’s image flickered in his mind, her quiet resilience and the way she looked at him with that touch of uncertainty, as though she half-expected him to leave.A soft knock on the door pulled him from his thoughts. Leo entered, his expression solemn as he handed Lucas another stack of documents.“Sir, here are the financial reports on Blake’s rece

Emily lay in bed, replaying Sylvia’s venomous words in her mind. A cold anger simmered within her as she wrestled with the hurt, her heart aching from the betrayal she felt. Her phone remained silent, and with each passing hour, the silence from Lucas grew louder.Early the next morning, Emily couldn’t take it anymore. She pulled herself together and decided to confront this head-on.A few seconds after she made that decision, Emily received a message from Lucas, with a chilling undertone: “We need to talk. I’ll be back sooner than planned.”Emily's heart pounded as she read Lucas’s message over and over, her hands gripping the phone tightly. She couldn’t decipher his tone. Was he angry, hurt, or simply indifferent? That single line was like a bomb ticking away in her hands, each word a promise of confrontation.The rest of the morning was a blur. Emily tried distracting herself by tidying her room and pacing the mansion halls, but her thoughts kept circling back to Lucas. She had sp

A sense of unease lingered in the air as Lucas and Emily arrived home that evening. Emily's phone chimed as they were taking off their coats, and she checked the message, her eyes widening slightly."It's from your grandmother," she said, turning the screen toward Lucas.Lucas took the phone, his expression solemn as he read the brief but unmistakably formal message from Margaret Cole.‘Family meeting scheduled for Saturday evening. Full attendance required. Your uncle Landry and his family will be there.This concerns the future of the Cole legacy, so I expect no absences.’Lucas lowered the phone, his brow furrowing. "She's never summoned us like this before. Not with such urgency."Emily nodded slowly, sensing the gravity of the message. "Do you think it has to do with the company? Or... us?"Lucas sighed, running a hand through his hair. "With Grandmother, it could be anything, but the fact that she's making it mandatory and involving my uncle's family... that's rare. She must ha