All Chapters of The Billionaire and the Unwanted Heiress : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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Chapter 41

Lila's POV The car ride home felt endless. It felt as though time itself had slowed down. My hands wouldn’t stop trembling, my heart still pounding with the shock of what had just happened. Victor’s face—the terror and guilt, the way his life had slipped away right in front of me—it was all I could see. I had never expected things to end this way. Yes, he had done unspeakable things, but the moment he confessed, I saw something raw in his eyes. He had wanted to make things right, and that made all the difference.I knew I would have forgiven him, would have given him a second chance if he’d lived. My chest tightened painfully at the thought of what could have been—of redemption cut short by a single bullet. It wasn’t just the grief of seeing him die; it was the chilling realization that someone was still out there, pulling the strings. The fact that Victor hadn’t been able to tell us who was behind all of it left a cold knot of fear twisting in my stomach. I wasn’t safe. None of
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chapter 42

Damian's POVPacing around in the office, I couldn't help but wonder if things were going fine with Lila and her mum. Since I left the police station, I headed back to Lila's company to oversee things while she's away. I had dialed Lila's number several times, yet, not once was my call answered or even returned. I contemplated whether I should go to her, but I know the stakes of allowing anyone but Lila to oversee the affairs of the company.Just then, my phone buzzed on the table beside me. The screen lit up with Lila's name. Finally! Relief washed over me as I quickly picked it up, my earlier worry melting away."Lila," I said, trying to mask my concern.Her voice burst through the line like a ray of sunshine. "Damian! The surgery was successful!" she practically shouted, her tone brimming with uncontainable joy.I instinctively pulled the phone slightly away from my ear at her volume but couldn’t help the grin that spread across my face. "That’s amazing news," I said, pressing th
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Chapter 43

Damian's POVI called on two of my employees who were nearby, and together with the help of my driver, Valerie was helped into my car.Then, I settled in the back seat with the unconscious Valerie as my driver drove the two of us to the hospital. I wondered what was going on with her as I held her hand. Thankfully, she was still breathing. That's a whole lot of relief on its own.Even Victor's death was still fresh on my mind. A lot of things have been going on with me or people around me lately, and I won't know what to think or how to feel should anything happen to Valerie too. As I looked at her still breathing softly with her eyes shut, I couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt as a thought crossed my mind. Had the workload on her been too much? Given her level of dexterity from my experience of her working with me, I’d never seen her crack even under duress. But she’s human after all—a woman at that. I believe everyone has a threshold so I reckon she had been doing too much i
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Chapter 44

Lila's POVThe morning light streamed through the windows as I sat at the kitchen table, sipping a warm cup of tea. It was a rare moment of peace. My heart still swelled with gratitude every time I looked at Mum. She was resting comfortably on the couch, her smile radiant as she exchanged jokes with Henry. Elena busied herself in the kitchen, humming softly as she prepared lunch.“I still can’t believe how lucky we are,” I said, placing my cup down and looking at Mum. “You’ll be walking again soon, Mum. We’ll take it one step at a time.”Her eyes glistened with emotion as she nodded. “It’s all thanks to you, Lila. I don’t know how I got so blessed to have a daughter like you.”I smiled and reached for her hand. “We’re in this together. Always.”The day felt warm and full of promise, a much-needed contrast to the recent chaos. Henry’s laughter echoed in the background as he practiced some jokes for his new friends at boarding school. I’d made sure to increase Elena’s salary, and she
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Chapter 45

Damian's POVAs I sat at my desk, immersed in the mountain of paperwork demanding my attention, my phone vibrated. Glancing at the screen, I saw Valerie’s name. For a moment, I hesitated, recalling everything that had transpired recently. Taking a deep breath, I answered.“Hello, Valerie,” I said, keeping my tone neutral.Her voice was calm but carried a faint undercurrent of weariness. “Damian, I just wanted to let you know... it’s done. I went through with the abortion earlier today.”A wave of relief washed over me. “That’s good news. I’m glad you’re okay,” I replied sincerely. “Take your time to recover. You don’t need to rush back to work.”“Thank you,” she said softly. “I appreciate it.”“I’ll try to stop by and check on you soon,” I added.“That’s thoughtful, but I’ll manage,” she replied before the call ended.As I placed my phone back on the desk, a notification lit up the screen—a message from Lila.“Just got to the office. I’ll be staying the night in my apartment nearby.
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Chapter 46

Damian's POVRandall’s words, “Goodbye, Lila,” echoed in my mind, twisting my stomach into knots. My body moved before my brain caught up, and I slammed the door open, bursting into the office.“Stop!” I shouted, my voice raw with desperation.Randall turned to me, his face a twisted mask of surprise and amusement. In an instant, the gun shifted from Lila to me, the cold barrel now trained on my chest. My heart raced, but I forced myself to raise my hands in surrender, hoping to buy time. The cops must be close by now. Please let them be close.“Well, well,” Randall sneered, his voice dripping with mockery. “Here comes the knight in shining armor. What a joke.”I didn’t flinch at his taunts. “You don’t have to do this, Randall. Let her go.”His laugh was sharp and cruel, slicing through the tense air. “You think you can just stroll in here and play hero? Kneel. Right now.”I hesitated for a fraction of a second before complying, lowering myself to the ground beside Lila. My eyes dart
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Chapter 47

Lila's POVThe hum of the car engine filled the quiet night, a comforting backdrop to my wandering thoughts. It had been weeks since Randall’s arrest, and for the first time in what felt like forever, I could breathe without the weight of constant fear pressing on my chest. My peace of mind has been restored since Randall's arrest and I found myself revelling in it these days. No shadowy observations, no cryptic threats to unnerve me. Just peace. And Damian. The bond between Damian and I had grown stronger these past few weeks. I couldn't deny the fact that Damain truly loves me. I saw it in his eyes that night when Randall tied me up and was about to shoot me. Damian tried to protect me at the expense of his own life that night. He didn't care whatever happened to him. He practically told Randall to take his own life instead.What more would I want from a man than to love me the way I want to be loved? How, then, won't I admire someone who proves that he loves me beyond the li
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Chapter 48

Damian's POVThe crisp night air and the view of the city lights below barely held my attention as I stepped onto the balcony of my apartment.These past few weeks had been a whirlwind, and while everything seemed to be settling back into place, my thoughts were far from calm. They were consumed by Lila.Leaning against the railing, I exhaled deeply. These nights I spent in my apartment near Monroe Corporation were meant to keep me close to her. It was a subtle thing, but knowing she often spend her night nearby brought me a sense of comfort. The apartment was small compared to my main house, but it felt like the right place to be. Lila was at the center of my world now, even if she didn’t realize the depth of my feelings.And I had finally told her.After weeks of holding back, unsure if it was the right time or if she was ready after everything she’d endured, I had laid my heart bare. I’d told her how much I’d always loved her, how she’d become the light in my life without even
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Chapter 49

Damian's POVI knew my words were sharp and unrelenting, each one cutting through the air like a blade, yet I wasn't sorry. Valerie really botched up.She was shrinking under the weight of my anger, her tears doing little to soften my fury. I could barely fathom the mess she had dragged me into, and I wasn’t done expressing just how deeply I felt betrayed when my phone suddenly buzzed on the table.I wanted to ignore the call for now, and face the mess that Valerie has dragged me into with her negligence. I knew that we both had our faults in this from the start, but I'd taken actions to clean the mess on my part so I was somewhat vindicated. Having ignored the call since the screen was facing the couch and didn't reveal the caller, I wanted to continue expressing my displeasure and anger towards Valerie. Then a thought struck me.What if it was Lila?Instinctively, I grabbed the phone from the couch, and turned it such that the screen was in my view. As I glanced at the screen, my
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Chapter 50

Damian's POV The quiet in the living room was oppressive, broken only by the soft ticking of the clock on the wall. Lila sat curled on the couch beside me, her head lightly resting against my shoulder. She’d been this way for days, withdrawn, barely speaking, and it killed me to see her like this. The vibrant, fiery woman I knew seemed so far away now, replaced by someone weighed down by pain and fear.Ever since her family had been missing, she had been staying with me as I urged her to. Her simplicity remained but it was devoid of her laughter which blew me away each time I'm around her. Although I had been the one helping Lila with most of her CEO duties, now I fully run the affairs of the company alongside mine. Given Valerie had also stopped coming to work and I've not hired a new PA, It was a lot for me, but not in the slightest did it take any significant toll on me. Still, I always made sure to finish from work a little early or come home in the afternoon just like I did
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