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The Billionaire's Redemption Chapter Eighty-four
As Emily got home, her heart was still shattered into a million pieces as she replayed the afternoon's events over and over in her mind. She still could not believe what she had witnessed, even though each memory felt like a dagger stabbing at her."How could he be engaged? How could he lie to me?" She muttered, her voice trembling. Her heart ached as she remembered their moments together, now tainted with betrayal. "There’s probably a misconception, a place where I got it all wrong.” She tried to reason with herself, but the certainty of Isabella's pregnancy shattered any hope she clung to.The certainty that Isabella was pregnant with Alex's child led her to conclude that Isabella and him had a romantic relationship."Their relationship is probably a sneaky link," she thought.This conclusion made her wonder if Isabella had approached her intentionally, despite her denial. She could not bring herself to believe Isabella."She definitely did that out of jealousy." She chuckled. "F
The Billionaire's Redemption Chapter Eighty-five
As Isabella sipped her juice, a sudden flash from Derek's phone caught her attention. He had just ended the recording, and the light from the kitchen drew her gaze, curiosity sparking in her eyes. "Derek?" she called, a note of suspicion in her voice. For a moment, he thought he had been caught. He walked out from behind the kitchen door, his face downcast. Unknown to him, she didn't grasp what had happened. "Did you hear the conversation between Alex and me?" she asked, her tone inquisitive. His mind raced. Should he tell her the truth? What if she reacted badly? What if she threw him out because of it? He desperately wanted to confirm something about her pregnancy but struggled to find the right words. The question had been gnawing at him since he heard the news from the kitchen. He needed to know. "Don't lie to me," she added, sensing his hesitation during the brief silence. "Yes," he nodded. She smiled, expecting him to congratulate her. "What?" Her eyes w
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A watchman, forewarned of an imminent attack, would undoubtedly remain vigilant throughout the night, his eyes peeled for any sign of danger. That was exactly how Alex felt that night, wrestling with his thoughts and weighed down by the gravity of the options Isabella had given him. As he lay in bed, his mind churned relentlessly, his heart heavy with the burden of indecision, while Isabella slept soundly beside him, unaware of the turmoil raging within him.He knew if he ended things with Emily as Isabella had insisted, he would shatter Emily's heart—something he had vowed never to do.Emily had transformed him completely in the few months they had known each other, guiding him towards becoming a better man.But the stakes were high. His reputation, already hanging by a thread, would plunge further if he didn’t end things with her.He sighed deeply, the sound barely audible in the quiet room."How do I face her to tell her this?" he whispered into the darkness. Even though he had r
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“I should face my fears once and for all," Alex muttered under his breath before stepping out of the car.As he pushed through the glass doors, the secretary at her desk glanced up. Her eyes widened in surprise, and she shot to her feet."Good morning, sir," she stammered, her voice wavering. "I thought you wouldn't come because—fuck!" She clamped a hand over her mouth, eyes wide with horror at her slip.Alex gave her a reassuring nod. "It's alright. I understand. Where are the shareholders?""They've arrived. They've been waiting for you.” She managed, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.He strode past her.As he approached the meeting room, he paused for a moment, standing in front of the door. He blew out a long breath, straightening his shirt and smoothing down his hair."Here we go," he muttered to himself, pushing the door open.The room fell silent as he entered, every eye of the shareholders turning to him with outright derision. He could feel his heart pounding, but he
The Billionaire's Redemption Chapter Eighty-eight
Emily had no idea about the live video Isabella made. As she walked through campus, she could not help but notice the way people were looking at her. Groups of students clustered together, their eyes darting towards her before quickly looking away, as if caught in the act. She could hear snippets of their hushed conversations, phrases like "that's her" and "can you believe it?" cutting through the air like daggers as the weight of their stares bore down on her. The whispers grew louder in her mind, even though they were just soft murmurs around her. She tried to hold her head high and ignore them, but each glance felt like a physical blow, chipping away at her composure."Why is everyone acting like there's something wrong with me today?" she wondered, desperately trying to make sense of it. The unease followed her into the lecture room, where she could still feel stares burning into her back. Despite her best efforts to move on, she found herself constantly checking her phone,
The Billionaire's Redemption Chapter Eighty-nine
Emily's eyes narrowed in disgust at the sight of Alex."Why are you here?" She snapped."Emily, please, I just want to talk," he replied, stepping closer but stopping when she took a step back. "I...I need to explain.""Explain?" She scoffed, her voice rising. "Explain what, Alex? How you lied to me? How you made a fool of me in front of everyone? How you deceived me? Tell me, which one of these do you want to explain to me?" she demanded.He stepped closer to her. "Please, Em, lower your voice."Her mind flashed back to the moments when he lied about the reason for hiding his identity. It made her heart ache, realising he had taken advantage of her lack of internet savvy and disinterest in the entertainment industry.She chuckled bitterly. "Why? You don't want people to notice you? Afraid of drawing attention to yourself? I can't believe I fell for all your lies. Well, it's not your fault; it's mine for believing you."His shoulders slumped in helplessness as he ran a hand through
The Billionaire's Redemption Chapter Ninety
When Isabella's father told her to visit him at home, her heart swelled with anticipation. She was certain he wanted to praise her for her recent actions. Excitement bubbled within her as she thought the moment had finally arrived when he would acknowledge her worth and retract the harsh words he had thrown at her during her last visit.As she stepped into the living room, her eyes landed on her stepmother. The woman, with whom she had a notoriously strained relationship, was seated on the sofa. Surprisingly, the sight only bolstered her spirits as she relished the thought of finally proving herself and making her stepmother eat her words after all the disdain."I can see you are the one who made the video about Alex's secret affair with that lady." Her father began"Yes, Dad," she responded, straightening her posture and adjusting herself on the sofa. Her face lit up with a bright smile, fully expecting the praise she felt was her due. But instead of the pride and approval she ex
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Although Alex had apologised to Emily, his heart was still heavy with guilt over how things had unfolded with her.Her words echoed in his mind, and he could not shake the feeling that he had not truly made amends. But the damage was already done. As much as it killed him, he knew ending things with her was the only way to avoid further complications. Still, the guilt gnawed at him relentlessly.He shuddered, gripped by shame, as the thought of people whispering cruel names about her because of his cowardice and ego cut him deep.“If only I had stood up against my parents or had been braver and stronger to face down Santiago's threats and attacks instead of folding under the pressure, none of this would have happened.” He berated himself for dragging her into the mess."She didn't deserve any of this," he muttered under his breath, clenching his fists. If only he'd been braver and stronger and faced down Santiago's threats instead of folding under the pressure.He knew he needed to
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Weeks had flown by, each day adding another vibrant brushstroke to the masterpiece of Alex and Emily's relationship. The storm that had once threatened to tear them apart seemed like a distant memory now, their bond stronger than ever. Their love had blossomed into something even more beautiful: an engagement. He had popped the question in a cosy little restaurant, the kind of place where fairy lights twinkled like stars and the aroma of exquisite dishes filled the air.***Flashback***"Em..." His voice cut through the comfortable silence, with a hint of nervousness in his tone.She looked up from her plate, a forkful of pasta halfway to her mouth. "Hmm?" she mumbled, her eyebrows raised in curiosity.He took a deep breath, his fingers fidgeting with the edge of the tablecloth. "So, there's actually a main reason I set up this date. I mean, besides just hanging out and enjoying this sick view of the city lights."Her interest was instantly piqued. She set down her utensils with a so
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Alex froze just a few a few steps away from Emily's hospital room. He had just returned from home with the doctor-prescribed meal and some clothes, but what he overheard stopped him cold."Those few days... I've never been so terrified in my entire life." Emily's voice trembled from behind the door.He knew she would probably never open up to him about the horrors she had endured in captivity, no matter how much he begged her to share. Torn between respecting her privacy and his desperate need to understand what she had been through, he hesitated, deciding to listen."They starved me," she continued, her voice barely above a whisper. "Even though I was in agony, even knowing my condition, they only allowed me one meal a day. Like an idiot, I asked who was behind all this torture. They said it was Isabella's order." She let out a bitter laugh that barely masked her anguish. "Asking that question... God, they made me regret it."Her voice dropped to a whisper. "But the worst part, th
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Alex pushed open the door to Emily's hospital room, his heart sinking as he saw her still form on the bed. The steady beep of the heart monitor was the only sound breaking the silence. For a moment, he just stood there, frozen, as the weight of everything crashed down on him.He approached slowly, his eyes fixed on her pale face, willing her to open her eyes. She looked so fragile, surrounded by tubes and wires.He sank into the chair beside her bed, taking her hand gently in his. It felt so small and fragile. A lump formed in his throat as he struggled to find words."Hey, Em," he whispered, his voice cracking.He took her hand gently, his thumb tracing circles on her skin. "I'm back. I... I need you to wake up, okay? Please."He then squeezed her hand, searching for any sign of response. Nothing.His voice broke as he continued, tears welling up."I'm so sorry. God, I'm so sorry for everything. I know I've messed up big time. But I swear, if you just open your eyes, I'll make it r
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Alex could not tell if the chaos in his life lately was karma for what he had done, especially to Emily and their child. He wished he could take the punishment instead of them. Seeing Emily suffer was unbearable.Even without knowing the full extent of her ordeal during the abduction, watching her struggle on the hospital bed for the past two days was gut-wrenching."Mr. Thornton..." The doctor began."She experienced severe cardiac arrhythmia due to the extreme stress of recent events. We have managed to stabilise her condition, but she remains unconscious. The trauma appears to have been overwhelming for her system. At this point, we are monitoring her closely and hoping she regains consciousness soon. Her recovery is largely dependent on her body's ability to heal itself now."The doctor's words hit Alex like a sucker punch, leaving him winded and hollow. His mind reeled, trying to process the gravity of Emily's condition."God knows what happened to her in there." He muttered afte
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Alex was relieved when the doctor smiled before he spoke. The doctor then told him that the operation was successful."Thank you so much, doctor." He thanked the doctor, beaming with a smile."When can we visit her in a room?" he asked, his voice tight with worry."We will be moving her to the post-op floor in about 20 minutes. However, I'm afraid you won't be able to until tomorrow morning, Mr. Thornton," the doctor replied.Alex's face fell, his shoulders slumping. "Seriously? Why can't I see her tonight? Is it because of the visiting hours?" He pressed, frustration creeping into his tone because visiting hours were not meant to be a restraint for a person like him. "Or is something still wrong that you are not telling me?" He added."No, Mr. Thornton, it is not because of the visiting hours." The doctor smiled."It's just for precautions to avoid some implications because she would be examined closely in the room throughout today. But rest assured, they are both fine." He added,
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"Could she...could she..." Alex shook his head, not bringing himself to believe the thought that had overwhelmed his mind upon hearing the doctor's utterance. "Mr. Thornton, it would be better if we discussed it in my office." The doctor added. That confirmed his worst suspicions, and he felt his world crash down, believing Emily had died because of him—or so he thought."What do you mean by that?" Henry interrupted, while Alex stood in shock, convinced of the worst."I'm his best friend and confidant," Henry continued. "There is no need for him to follow you to your office to hear the news. I will be there too. Please tell us right now."The doctor glanced at Alex, as if seeking permission to break the news. Alex nodded sluggishly, convinced he already knew what the news was about.The doctor began, "Whatever she witnessed caused her severe shock, resulting in a panic attack and loss of consciousness. Given what she endured while being held captive, including physical and emotiona
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Alex's heart raced as he clung to Emily's hand, his voice breaking with desperation. "Em...please stay with me. Don't die on me, please. Wake up; I'm now here." His words echoed down the hospital's hallway, his tears falling on her lifeless body as three nurses wheeled the stretcher rapidly towards the emergency ward, their faces masked with determination.As the stretcher approached the heavy doors of the emergency room, he tried to follow, his grip tightening on her hand and his heart pounding in his chest. But a nurse, her eyes kind but firm, gently blocked his path."Please, Mr. Thornton..." she said softly, placing a comforting hand on his arm. "You can't enter inside with us. Stay here while we attend to her in the ward," she said, her tone firm but understanding."What do you mean?" He scrunched his face in annoyance."Look, that may be your protocol, but I'm going inside there. Nothing can stop me from that." He added sternly.The nurse sighed, her expression serious. "Mr.
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Upon arriving at the location, Alex was disappointed to find that the police officers had not arrived."I don't see the point of these useless officers," he muttered under his breath as he got out of the car.Henry called for him to return to the car, but he ignored him and walked determinedly towards the house at the address the private investigator had given him."Mr. Thornton," a voice from behind made him halt his track as he turned to see who it belonged to. It was the private investigator."What do you think you are doing? Where are the police officers? What's taking them so long?" He inquisitively asked Alex."Those useless officers are not here, which is why I have to go in myself." His face was creased. Henry had moved to stand behind them."Do you know what you are saying? You don't know what is in there, and you still want to go in regardless.""I don't care what awaits me in there or who the hell is there... All I know is that I'm going in." Alex insisted. "What is happ
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As promised, Henry returned to the city the next morning and headed straight to Alex's mansion.Alex could not believe his eyes when he saw Henry at his doorstep. In fact, it was Henry's arrival that woke him from his slumber, the remnants of last night's drinking still weighing him down.He chuckled in disbelief and threw his arm around Henry's shoulder, pulling him into a brotherly hug."Thanks, man. I really appreciate this. Thanks for always being there for me," he said, his breath reeking of alcohol as he patted Henry's back. "Man, you drank a lot last night," Henry chuckled as they disentangled from the hug.Alex's eyes, which had been bright upon seeing Henry, suddenly transformed into gloom. "You can't blame me, man. I just didn't know what to do.""It's okay. It will be fine." Henry assured him as they walked inside.Once inside and seated, Alex explained to Henry how his conversation with the investigator had gone."I'm very sure we are going to save her. I trust the invest
