Semua Bab The Billionaire Heiress's Contract Marriage: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Inside the ward, Ryan turned to Sophia, his expression softening.“Are you okay?” he asked, brushing a strand of hair out of her face.Sophia nodded, her tears drying up almost instantly. “I’ll be fine,” she said, her voice steadier now.Ryan sighed, sitting down beside her. “I promise I’ll protect you and the baby. No one’s going to hurt you, not Alexis, not anyone.”Sophia’s eyes flickered with an emotion Ryan couldn’t quite place.She reached out to take his hand, her grip firm.“Thank you, Ryan,” she said softly. “I know I can count on you.”But as she lay back against the pillows, a small smirk played at the corners of her lips.Alexis may have walked out of the room, but Sophia knew she had won this round. And she wasn’t about to let anyone, or anything, take away the upper hand she had worked so hard to gain.As Ryan adjusted his jacket and prepared to leave Sophia’s hospital room, she cleared her throat, stopping him mid step.“Ryan,” she said, her voice sharper now, shedding

Back at his office, Julian smirked as Kane updated him on the situation.Kane: She bought it. She’s got Ryan on a leash now, just like you wanted.Julian: Good. Keep an eye on both of them. If either of them steps out of line, I want to know immediately.Julian leaned back in his chair, satisfied.Sophia and Ryan were now preoccupied with their own tangled web of mistrust and manipulation. It was a perfect distraction, ensuring neither of them had the time, or the presence of mind, to interfere with his plans.For Julian, it wasn’t just about protecting Alexis anymore. It was about ensuring that every piece on the board was exactly where he needed it to be.Ryan arrived at the grand Devereux estate under the cover of night, his nerves coiled tight like a spring.The weight of Sophia’s blackmail loomed over him, pressing down on his chest with an unbearable force. He had no choice, if anyone could help him out of this mess, it was Julian’s mother, Mrs. Devereux.Stepping out of his sle

Ryan’s fingers twitched at his side, but he knew better than to start a fight here. Instead, he exhaled through gritted teeth. “You’re wasting your time. If Sophia thinks I’m sticking around, she’s delusional.”Julian’s smirk didn’t falter. “That’s the beauty of it. You are sticking around, whether you like it or not.”Ryan’s blood ran cold as Julian pulled something from his pocket and slid it across the bar toward him, a neatly folded piece of paper.Ryan hesitated before picking it up. As he unfolded it, his breath caught in his throat. It was a paternity test form.“I took the liberty of arranging everything for you,” Julian said casually. “All you have to do is sign, and the world will believe that Sophia’s baby is yours.”Ryan’s throat went dry. He knew the baby wasn’t his. Sophia knew it too. But this… this was a trap. A very well crafted one.He looked back at Julian, who simply raised his glass in a silent toast.“Checkmate,” Julian said smoothly.Ryan felt his pulse hammerin

Julian set his keys down and leaned against the doorway, watching her. Even amidst a crisis, she carried herself with grace, strength, and determination. It was one of the many things about her that captivated him.Finally, Alexis looked up and noticed him. A tired smile crossed her lips. "You’re back."Julian pushed off the wall and walked over to her. "And you’re still working. Have you even taken a break?" His tone was gentle, but there was a hint of concern beneath it.She sighed, closing her laptop partially. "There’s too much to do. The leak could cost the company millions if we don’t handle it right. The damage control alone has been exhausting."He pulled out a chair beside her and sat down. "I know. But you also need to rest, Alexis. Running yourself into the ground won’t solve anything."She exhaled, tilting her head back slightly. "I just… I can’t believe this happened. We’ve spent months on this project. Every detail, every design, we put our hearts into it. And now it’s a

Alexis’ phone rang, the caller ID flashing Sophia’s name. She sighed, rubbing her temple as she debated answering.After the stunt Sophia had pulled at the press conference, Alexis wasn’t in the mood for whatever justification she was about to spew. Still, she picked up, pressing the phone to her ear as she stepped into her office.“I assume you saw the press conference?” Sophia’s voice was surprisingly light, almost casual, as if she had merely announced a new fashion line rather than confessed to leaking company secrets.Alexis clenched her jaw, fighting to keep her tone even. “Yes, Sophia. I saw it.”“Good,” Sophia chirped. “I thought it was the best thing to do, you know? To clear the air, show some remorse, and, well… I meant every word, Alexis. I do miss you.”Alexis scoffed, sinking into her chair. “Miss me? You mean after betraying me in more ways than I can count?”Sophia let out an exaggerated sigh. “I knew you’d be like this. But look, I’m taking responsibility. I’m leaving