All Chapters of The Billionaire's Bargain: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Strength in LoveSophia leaned against the balcony railing, watching the city lights twinkle in the distance. Lucas stepped out of the penthouse, a glass of wine in each hand. He handed one to her and stood beside her, the silence between them comfortable.“They’re asleep already?” she asked, referring to the twins.Lucas smiled, sipping his wine. “Out like lights. Eddie was determined to stack those blocks just right before giving in. Cat gave him instructions the whole time.”Sophia chuckled softly. “They get that from you. Determined and precise.”“And from you,” Lucas countered, his gray eyes softening as they met hers. “Cat’s commanding presence is all you.”Sophia’s smile faltered as her mind drifted back to Chris’s earlier revelation. Lucas noticed the shift and placed his glass down, turning to face her.“Talk to me,” he said, his tone gentle.Sophia exhaled. “It’s Mark. Again. He’s targeting Ryan, digging up the past to drag me into another scandal.”Lucas’s hand found hers,

The Family FrontSophia sat at the edge of the bed, her phone in hand as Chris briefed her on the latest developments. The tabloid story Mark had fed to the media was everywhere now—an explosive piece filled with half-truths and outright lies about her family.“Mark’s planted just enough facts to make it seem credible,” Chris explained. “But the rest is pure fiction. It’s designed to create chaos and question your integrity.”Lucas stood by the window, his hands clenched into fists as he listened. “What’s the focus of the story?”Chris hesitated. “It centers on Sean Muller—his dealings at Muller Corp, and speculation about his connections to V Corp through you. They’re painting him as corrupt and suggesting you’ve been covering for him.”Sophia’s stomach tightened. “My father hasn’t been involved in V Corp. Ever. This is a complete fabrication.”Chris sighed. “I know, but it’s gaining traction. We need to respond quickly before it spirals.”Lucas nodded, his voice calm but firm. “Let’

The Last ResortThe morning dawned with an unusual quiet, but Sophia knew better than to trust the calm. She sat at the kitchen island, flipping through the latest news articles detailing Mark’s ongoing investigation.Lucas entered, freshly showered and dressed for the day. He poured himself a cup of coffee and joined her, leaning against the counter.“Anything new?” he asked, nodding toward her tablet.“Just the same coverage,” Sophia replied. “Mark’s being painted as the villain, and for once, it’s not because of something he manipulated.”Lucas smirked faintly. “It’s overdue. But I doubt he’s sitting back and letting it happen. Mark always has a fallback plan.”Sophia sighed. “That’s what worries me.”Her phone buzzed, pulling her attention. It was Chris.“Chris,” she answered, her voice sharp with anticipation. “What’s up?”“You’re not going to like this,” Chris began. “Mark just filed a lawsuit. He’s claiming the evidence against him was fabricated by you and Lucas.”Sophia blink

A Calm Before the StormSophia leaned against the kitchen counter, sipping her coffee as she scrolled through the latest headlines on her tablet. The narrative was finally shifting. With Mark’s latest scheme exposed, the media had turned its focus to the investigation into his finances.Lucas entered, his gray eyes sharp but calm. “Chris just called. The board is fully backing us again. Evelyn’s already coordinating a new strategy for the Southeast Asia expansion.”Sophia set the tablet down, her lips curving into a small smile. “For the first time in weeks, it feels like we’re ahead instead of just reacting.”Lucas stepped closer, placing his hands on her waist. “It’s because we are. Mark’s scrambling, and every move he makes is driving him further into isolation.”Sophia tilted her head, her smile fading slightly. “Do you think he’ll ever stop?”Lucas’s jaw tightened. “No. Not until he’s out of options completely. But when that happens, it won’t be because of anything we did—it’ll b

The High-Stakes NegotiationThe morning air was tense as Sophia and Lucas prepared for their second meeting with Integral Logistics’ board. The stakes couldn’t be higher—Mark’s aggressive bid was creating cracks in the trust they had worked so hard to build.Sophia stood by the penthouse window, adjusting her blazer, her reflection sharp and focused. Lucas walked up behind her, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.“We’ve faced worse than this,” he said softly. “And every time, we’ve come out stronger.”Sophia turned, her gaze meeting his. “This feels different. Mark’s not just playing games anymore—he’s desperate. And desperate people make reckless moves.”Lucas’s expression darkened. “Then we’ll make sure he doesn’t have a chance to act on them.”The MeetingAt Integral Logistics’ headquarters, the atmosphere in the boardroom was thick with tension. Daniel Wexler, the CEO, sat at the head of the table, his face unreadable.Sophia began, her voice calm but unwavering. “We unders