Home / Romance / The Billionaire Deceptions / Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

All Chapters of The Billionaire Deceptions : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

74 Chapters

SECRETS

VIVIAN I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t think.My legs moved on their own as I turned away from the door, stumbling down the hallway. I could hear Jack calling my name, but it felt distant. Why did this hurt so much?Why did seeing him with Clara make me feel like my heart had been ripped apart?I was the one who told him I needed space. I was the one who kept pushing him away. And now, I was the one angry that he was kissing someone else?It didn’t make sense. But the image of them, standing so close, lips brushing…God, I couldn’t get it out of my head.I slammed the door to my room behind me and leaned against it, trying to catch my breath. My chest felt tight, my pulse racing. Why did I feel so… jealous?Before I could even gather my thoughts, there was a knock at the door. A second later, it swung open, and Jack stood there, breathless.“Vivian, wait! It’s not what you think,” he pleaded, stepping inside.I crossed my arms, refusing to look at him. “Oh really? Then what was it, J
Read more

POISON

VIVIAN I sat on the edge of the bed, my head in my hands. The sound of Clara’s voice, the hurt in her eyes, kept playing over and over in my mind. She didn’t deserve any of this. And yet, somehow, I’d dragged her into it….Into us , into the mess we created. I couldn’t take it. I didn’t want to be near Jack right now. Not after everything that had just happened. I needed space.Standing up, I moved towards the bathroom. After getting dressed, I quickly towel-dried my hair and slipped into my favorite flower-printed short dress. Grabbing my sling bag, I realized I couldn’t stay in this house…not with Jack here. I needed to clear my head.As I stepped out of my room and made my way downstairs, I found Jack in the sitting room, lost in thought, staring blankly at the wall.The moment he saw me, he straightened up “Vivian,” he called out. “Where are you going?”I paused, meeting his gaze for a brief moment before looking away. I didn’t have an answer for him….at least not one I wa
Read more

The Intruder

THE INTRUDER I moved silently through the side entrance, making my way into the building. The building was quiet and I loved the fact that no one was at home. It gave me the perfect space to think, to plan, and tonight, everything had to be perfect.As I stepped into the hallway, my eyes immediately caught sight of the CCTV camera perched above. Its blinking red light sent a ripple of annoyance through me.But then I was already prepared for that. Nothing can stop me.I pulled out a small spray can from my pocket, aimed it upward, and sprayed. The mist clung to the lens, clouding it until the camera was effectively blind. I repeated the process on the next camera, ensuring I remained undetected. Now, no one would know I was here.Moving deeper into the building, I kept my pace slow, I couldn’t afford any mistakes. Tonight was the end. Vivian had no idea her time was up, but I was about to fix that.Her room was just ahead. My hand tightened around the door handle as I turned it
Read more

Your Baby

JACKI couldn’t breathe. The second I heard from my neighbor that an ambulance had rushed to Vivian’s house, my heart stopped.What the hell had happened?I barely remembered getting into my car or the drive to the hospital.It was all a blur as panic tightened its grip around my chest.Where was she? Why hadn’t anyone called me? My mind raced as I scanned the faces of nurses and doctors bustling around, but none of them seemed to notice the panic I was feeling.Just then, I spotted him…Sebastian. He was standing near the emergency ward, talking to a nurse. His white coat marked him as one of the hospital's doctors.I broke into a run. “Sebastian!”He turned, his face tight with worry, but he remained composed. Seeing him in his doctor mode only heightened my anxiety.“Jack,” he said, holding up a hand, trying to calm me, but I wasn’t having it.“Where is she? What the hell happened?” I demanded, my voice shaking as I grabbed his arm. “Tell me!”Sebastian’s eyes softened with conce
Read more

Vivian’s Blood

SEBASTIAN “I knew the child wasn’t mine,” I said, breaking the silence that hung heavy in the air. Jack’s eyes shot up to meet mine, wide with shock, but I didn’t flinch. “Vivian told me months ago.”The words hit him like a slap, and I saw the confusion run across his face. He didn’t understand. He didn’t know the half of it.“Why didn’t you say anything?” His voice was shaky, barely holding together.I took a step forward, my gaze hardening. “Because it didn’t change anything for me. I didn’t care if the child wasn’t mine. I love her, Jack. That never changed, not even when she told me you were the father.”He looked like he was going to say something, but I cut him off. “Vivian and I made a deal,” I continued. “You refused to step up. You left her alone, vulnerable. So, we decided to start over…together. I was willing to raise your child because she needed someone, and I wasn’t going to let her go through it alone.”I paused, taking a breath, letting the weight of my words sink
Read more

That's Not All

JACKI stood beside the police officer, my mind racing as he tapped on the screen, rewinding the footage.“There,” the officer muttered, pointing at the screen.I leaned in closer, watching as the figure appeared briefly on camera. Dressed in all black, the intruder moved swiftly, and just as we’d feared, his face was hidden behind a mask. The footage barely gave us anything to work with before the screen went black, leaving us staring at a blur of darkness.“The intruder spray-painted the lens,” the officer explained, sighing as he stepped back. “Whoever did this knew exactly what they were doing. They disabled the camera before we could get a good look at them.”I clenched my fists, frustration bubbling inside me. “So, you’re telling me there’s nothing we can use?”The officer shook his head. “Not from the cameras. We’re checking the surrounding areas now, but unless the intruder left something behind, it’s going to be tough.”I bit down on the inside of my cheek. "Did they find
Read more

No Change

Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Jack, and Clara sat in the hospital room, a heavy silence filling the room as they watched Vivian, still unmoving in her hospital bed.Mrs. Anderson, sitting stiffly in her chair, broke the silence. "It’s been three weeks, and still... no change. I just hope she doesn’t...”Her voice faltered before she whispered, "die… especially because of the baby.”Jack’s eyes snapped to his mother, his face hardening as a cold anger bubbled up inside him. He shot her a sharp look. "The baby? That’s what you’re worried about?"Mrs. Anderson turned, surprised by his tone. "Of course, I’m concerned about Vivian too, but you know how delicate this is. Her condition... the baby’s survival…"Jack stood abruptly, his hands clenched into fists by his sides. "No, Mom. You don't get it. She’s not just some vessel for the baby. She’s Vivian. And she’s lying there fighting for her life, and all you can think about is…."Mrs. Anderson’s eyes widened as she quickly rose to her feet, de
Read more

This can’t be happening

JACKClara and I left the hospital room and walked in silence through the hospital corridors, making our way toward the cafeteria.Finally, I broke the silence."Clara," I began, my voice low. "I wanted to apologize for… well, for the last time you were at the house."Clara glanced at me, raising an eyebrow. "You mean when I found out Vivian was pregnant? Or when everything just went to hell afterward?"I winced. "Both," I admitted. "Vivian didn’t tell you because… she knew how much you liked me. She didn’t want to hurt you."Clara sighed, her steps slowing as we neared the cafeteria doors. "I figured that much," she murmured. "And honestly, I’ve had time to think about it. It hurt, yeah, but I’ve gotten over it. What matters right now is that Vivian is okay." She paused, her eyes meeting mine. "I’ve already forgiven both of you, Jack. Holding onto that anger won’t help anyone, least of all Vivian."Her words hit me harder than I expected, and for a moment, I just stood there, proces
Read more

The Message

JACK A soft tapping on my shoulder pulled me from the darkness. I blinked, my mind still clouded with the nightmare that clung to me. My heart was raced, and my chest ached with the weight of grief that hadn’t yet left me.“Jack?” a voice whispered gently.I slowly lifted my head, my vision clearing as I looked up. Clara stood over me, a wide smile on her face, her eyes shining with something I hadn’t seen in a while.“Clara…?” I mumbled, my voice groggy.Disoriented, I rubbed my eyes, the vivid image of Vivian lying lifeless under that cold, white sheet still burning in my mind. The reality of it clung to me, dragging me down.But Clara didn’t seem concerned with that. She bounced on the balls of her feet, practically bursting with excitement. “Jack! You’ve got to wake up!” she said, her voice bubbling with joy.“What...?” I shook my head, trying to shake off the fog of sleep. “What’s going on?”“She’s awake!” Clara’s words hit me like a bolt of lightning. Before I could proce
Read more

I'm Sorry

SEBASTIAN I stood there, leaning against the edge of my desk, trying to keep my mind from spiraling out of control. Every second felt heavier, knowing what I knew now…about John, about Vivian. I could barely think straight, but I needed to keep calm. For Vivian.The door creaked open, and there he was. John.He entered the room with his usual calm demeanor, a smile tugging at his lips. “Sebastian,” he greeted, nodding toward me as he shut the door behind him. “Have you gone to check on Vivian again?” he said playfully. “I was thinking of checking in on her myself.”I crossed my arms, my eyes never leaving him. “You’re planning to check on her, huh?” I asked coldly.“Planning to finish what you started, right?”John’s smile faltered, his brow furrowing in confusion. “What?” “What are you talking about?”I stepping forward. “You heard me, John. Finish what you started. You’re going to greet her to make sure you did a thorough job, right?”He blinked, clearly thrown off by my words
Read more
PREV
1234568
DMCA.com Protection Status