All Chapters of BEYOND BETRAYAL-THE REVENGE OF THE BILLIONAIRE HEIRESS: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Isabel POVThe vault stretched before us like an endless labyrinth, its towering shelves heavy with forgotten secrets. The air was cold and damp, carrying the faint metallic tang of age. I stepped deeper into the room, my eyes scanning the shadows for anything that might hint at the answers we sought.Miguel’s voice cut through the silence. “We need to stick together. This place is a maze.”I nodded, though my thoughts were elsewhere. My father’s letter had left me with more questions than answers, and the weight of its warning pressed heavily on my chest. “Trust no one, not even those closest to you.”Marissa’s flashlight beam danced across the shelves, illuminating titles in languages I couldn’t recognize. “It’s not just about the vault,” she muttered, almost to herself. “This is a tomb for secrets—each one more dangerous than the last.”“Then let’s not waste time,” Miguel said, his jaw tight with determination. “What are we looking for?”“A ledger,” Marissa replied, her voice stead

Chapter 53Isabel POVPain shot through my side like a burning dagger, spreading in hot waves with every breath I struggled to take. Miguel’s arms tightened around me.“Stay awake, Isabel,” Miguel said, his voice raw and unsteady.I blinked, trying to focus on his face.The sound of tires screeching pulled my attention to the edge of the scene. Alex staggered, his weapon still raised, but the car—a dark SUV—sped toward him.“Get her in the car!” a voice shouted.Miguel moved quickly, lifting me into his arms. Pain lanced through me again, and I bit down on a cry. The world lop-sided as he carried me toward the waiting vehicle. The passenger door flew open, and I felt the cold leather against my back as I was gently laid down.“Miguel—” I croaked, the words barely escaping my lips.He leaned close, his hand brushing hair away from my face. “I’m here. Just hold on.”Miguel POVMy hands were slick with Isabel’s blood as I pressed down on her wound. “Drive faster!” I barked at the driver

Isabel POVThe clearing erupted into chaos. My heart pounded as I pressed myself against the rough bark of a tree.Miguel stood just ahead of me, his body a shield, his movements sharp and precise as he fired toward the enemy. Each shot seemed to echo endlessly, blending with the shouts and screams of men falling."Marissa, right flank!" Miguel barked.She responded instantly, her smaller weapon spitting fire as she picked off attackers with unerring accuracy. But for every one they took down, two more seemed to materialize from the shadows."Isabel!" Miguel’s voice cut through the noise. He turned to look at me, his expression fierce. "Stay low!"I nodded; my throat too tight to speak.Miguel POVThe attackers were relentless, each one moving with deadly purpose. These weren’t ordinary mercenaries. Gideon had sent his elite.I fired again, the recoil kicking against my shoulder. Another man fell, but there wasn’t time to savor the victory. My focus shifted to Isabel, who was doing he

Isabel POVThe room descended into chaos, but my focus stayed locked on the ledger in my hands. It was the only leverage we had, and I wasn't about to let Gideon take it without a fight.Miguel and Marissa moved, firing at the two men Gideon had brought with him. I dropped to the floor, crawling toward the table for cover."You're running out of time, Isabel!" Gideon shouted.I glanced up and saw him advancing, Miguel POV"Stay down, Isabel!" I shouted, firing at Alex. The shot missed.Marissa ducked beside me, reloading her weapon. "They're pushing hard," she said."No kidding," I muttered."We need to end this," Marissa said, her eyes narrowing.Isabel POVI tried to think, to plan, but the noise and chaos made it impossible.Miguel's voice cut through the din. "Isabel, stay where you are!"I peeked over the edge of the table and saw Gideon advancing."Gideon!" I yelled.He paused, his eyes snapping to me. "Finally ready to cooperate?""Not exactly," I said.Miguel POVIsabel's voi

Isabel POVI sat on the edge of the couch, the weight of the past few days pressing heavily on my chest.Miguel and Marissa were huddled at the table, their voices low as they reviewed the plan Victor had laid out. It was straightforward in theory: expose the information in the ledger through multiple channels to ensure it couldn't be suppressed. But in practice, it felt like a gamble with stakes far too high.I clutched the coffee mug in my hands, the heat seeping through my fingers as I tried to focus."You're quiet," Miguel said, his voice breaking through my thoughts.I looked up, meeting his steady gaze. "Just thinking.""Care to share?"I hesitated, then set the mug down. "Gideon's too calm. He's always a step ahead. What if this plan isn't enough?"Miguel POVIsabel's words hit harder than I wanted to admit. She was right—Gideon wasn't the kind of man to let things unravel without a contingency plan.Marissa leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms. "We can't afford to secon