All Chapters of THE BILLIONAIRE’S SECRET LEGACY: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

The days that followed the warning from the invader flew by. While working feverishly to discover the truth about the mystery flash drive, Nicholas boosted security to protect their family. Despite being shaken, Cassie tried to keep things as normal as possible for the twins, but the threat that had not been addressed loomed over them like a storm cloud.Nicholas was sitting in his study one morning with his laptop's flash drive attached. His best tech team had finally accessed the encrypted files, which had been hard to crack. The contents had rocked him to his foundations.Cassie came into the room with a tray of coffee and interrupted him with the words, "Nicholas." "You spent the entire morning in here. What's happening?"His face was a mix of resolve and discomfort as he gazed up. "We need to talk, Cassie."The gravity of his tone made her heart sink. She put down the tray and sat down opposite him. "What is it?"With a groan, Nicholas combed through his hair. "The drive's files.

Cradling one of the twins in her arms, Cassie sat in the nursery's silence. A calm light filled the room as the moon's gentle radiance came in through the window. But her thoughts were far from serene. She was left alone with her thoughts, and they were swirling as Nicholas had gone to his study.She had been shocked by the news alert earlier. Like a ghost from their past, Vincent Crane's reappearance threatened to drag them back into anarchy. Beyond that, though, Cassie sensed a more profound and intimate struggle developing within her.The European expansion was a once-in-a-lifetime chance, as Nicholas had made plain. She respected his ambition and resolve to forge a fresh route away from his family's corrupt history. But she felt uneasy at the thought of him going, even for a short time.What would it signify for their still-fragile relationship? Would he become distracted by his job and the demands of his new position? While he established an empire thousands of miles away, would

When the plane touched down in Paris at daybreak, it was a blaze of pink and gold. From the window, the Eiffel Tower could be seen in the distance, its silhouette a stark reminder of the huge jump they were taking.Despite the city's seeming beauty, Cassie couldn't eliminate the uneasiness wriggling in her gut.As the baby woke up, Nicholas held one of the twins and cooed gently. His voice was filled with pleasure as he smiled and said, "Welcome to Paris."Cassie smiled back, but her mind was already far ahead. How would she handle a strange country, an unfamiliar culture, and an ethic of life that seemed increasingly tailored toward Nicholas's objectives? It was opulent but distant, with elaborate moldings, high walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing stunning city views.Ever the optimist, Nicholas was astounded by the room when movers carried in boxes. After placing the twins' carrier in the living room, he declared, "This will be ideal." "Imagine how much the kids will enjoy

With its cobblestone alleys and golden sunsets, Paris was a haven for artists and a hive of inspiration. However, it had been a simmering annoyance for Cassie that had rekindled her love of painting. She now spent her afternoons perusing galleries and studying the works of masters who previously strolled these same streets, while her mornings were occupied with sketchbooks and palettes.Little bits at first, made while the twins were napping or late at night when her mind wouldn't go to sleep. She found comfort and an escape from the chaos that had engulfed her relationship with Nicholas in the therapeutic process of stroking colors into a blank canvas.Her intention was for no one to view her artwork. However, her gallery buddy Sophie happened to drop by their apartment one afternoon and noticed an incomplete painting.Sophie exclaimed, "This is amazing," as she gazed at Cassie's painting's striking brushstrokes and minute details. "Why haven't you told anyone about these?"Cassie sh

Whispers and conjecture were nothing new in Paris, but when Nicholas's opponent, the cunning Victor Delacroix, dropped a bombshell, the city appeared to buzz with an uncharacteristic intensity. Overnight, headlines arose accusing Nicholas of unscrupulous business methods and dubious business deals in his European growth.According to Nicholas, the accusations were both hurtful and absurd. Still, they had the intended impact: investors started to doubt his credibility, board members demanded explanations, and business partners became wary.With a lukewarm cup of coffee in one hand and his phone in the other, Nicholas rested at the edge of the dining table.The fatigue in his eyes made Cassie's heart hurt as she observed him from the kitchen."Is there anything new?” She broke the stillness by asking.Nicholas sighed sharply and tossed his phone onto the table, saying, "Victor is playing dirty." Just enough truth has been inserted by him to give the lies legitimacy. Weeks will pass befo