Claimed By The Billionaire Ex
Aurora left her husband five years ago after seeing him with a mistress. His childhood friend who everyone in the world felt belonged to her husband while his real wife was kept a secret from the public. She makes a decision to leave immediately and she does not know she is pregnant with their baby.
But when her world shatters, she’s left with nothing but desperation and a secret she never wanted to keep. Her five-year-old son, Alex, needs a miracle, one only his father, the brooding billionaire Jace Carter, can give. But Jace doesn’t know about Alex. And worse, he’s still haunted by Aurora’s mysterious disappearance years ago.
Fighting for her child’s life, Aurora crashes back into Jace’s world, a world of ruthless power plays, devastating secrets, and a passion neither of them can deny. Jace demands more than just the truth, he wants Aurora and their son back in his life, on his terms. And he doesn't care that Aurora claims Alex isn't his son or that she is likely married. He wants her back and would stop at nothing to get her.
Torn between old wounds and a second chance, Aurora must decide, will she risk her heart one last time for the man who broke it, or walk away forever from the only man who could save their child?
Secrets. Sacrifice. Scorching chemistry.
What if your only hope was the billionaire ex who once destroyed you?
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Chapter: The Return Chapter 13: The ReturnAurora’s POVI left the lab without looking back.Not because I wanted to seem strong, but because I couldn’t risk turning around and seeing him standing there, that steady gaze pinning me to the floor all over again.He’d said it simply, with that signature calm that made people forget there was fire beneath it.“We already have a contract, Aurora. I don’t go back on my word.”Then, when I told him I’d be flying to France to make arrangements, he’d only nodded.He didn't protest or say anything. “Give me a week,” I’d said and he'd agreed.Now, hours later, the jet hummed beneath me, slicing through the pre-dawn sky as New York faded into memory. I sat with my arms folded tightly, every muscle wired with exhaustion and something else I couldn’t name. The city lights glimmered below, a web of gold and silver, beautiful and cruel.I’d spent the night replaying every moment, the sterile light of the lab, the tremor in my hands as I’d opened the envelope, the way J
Last Updated: 2025-10-07
Chapter: The ProofChapter 12: The ProofAurora’s POV “If I’m Alex’s father, I get to spend more time with him. That’s my condition.” He said calmly.And I’d agreed. Because Alex came first. Because my son’s life meant more to me than my pride, or my anger, or even the ache in my chest at being in the same room with Jace Carter again. And besides, it was high time Alex got to know his father.“You have a deal,” I said finally, my voice calm. Steady.Jace’s eyes flared with something, triumph, hunger, satisfaction, but his face was carved from stone, giving nothing away. He leaned back in his chair, fingertips pressed together, studying me like a wolf who’d just convinced his prey to step closer.But I wasn’t prey anymore.“Then let’s make it official,” he said. He picked up his phone and pressed a single button. “George.”Within seconds, the door opened. George stepped in, carrying a sleek tablet under one arm and a notepad under the other. His expression was unreadable, though I caught the flicker of
Last Updated: 2025-10-03
Chapter: His TermsChapter 11: His TermsJace’s POVAurora’s words hung in the air between us.'One: You will take a test. If you’re a match for Alex, you will help him. Two: You stop pestering me to divorce my husband. My life is mine, Jace. You don’t get to control it anymore. If you want Biogenix, if you want everything I just laid out, those are the terms.'The audacity. The calmness. The unshakable fire in her voice.Five years ago, she never would have spoken to me like that. Back then, she would have lowered her eyes, folded in on herself, given me her silence or her surrender. I was the storm then, and she was the one swept away in it.But the woman sitting across from me now? She was a storm of her own.And God help me, I’d never been more proud. It was like I was falling for her all over again.Inside, a rush of something fierce twisted in my chest. Biogenix was hers. The company I’d hunted for two years, the one that had evaded every investigator, every analyst, every backchannel whisper… her
Last Updated: 2025-10-03
Chapter: The Power PlayChapter 10: The Power PlayAurora’s POV"Because I need your help," I said honestly. "Only… we are going to have to adjust some things regarding your condition."His silence pressed down on me like a weight.Jace leaned back in his chair, eyes narrowing, eyes that reminded me too much of Alex. His jaw ticked once, and when he finally spoke, his voice was flat.“There’s nothing to adjust. I made myself perfectly clear.”“Jace..."He cut me off with a dismissive flick of his hand. “I don’t care that you’re married, Aurora. All you have to do is divorce him and come back to me. That's the condition. You do that and I take the test and donate to your son. You do that and your son lives."For a moment, I couldn’t breathe. The fucking audacity. My nails dug crescents into my palms beneath the desk, the only thing keeping me from snapping at him. He had seen Alex’s picture. He knew the boy was his exact replica. Same hazel-gold eyes, same sharp jawline softened by youth. Same smile. He could
Last Updated: 2025-10-03
Chapter: The Meeting Chapter 9: The Meeting (Aurora’s POV)The cab ride to Carter Holdings felt like being driven straight into the jaws of a beast.I sat stiffly in the backseat, hands curled into fists around the strap of my bag, the city flashing by in streaks of neon and glass. Every mile closer to the tower made my chest feel tighter, like invisible hands were squeezing the air out of me.I shouldn’t be here. Every instinct screamed at me to run, to turn back, to find another way. But knowing that if I did so put Alex in danger, I couldn't sit and do nothing. Alex needed me. And Jace was the only one who could help as much as I hated to admit it.The car slowed, merging into the stream of sleek sedans and town cars pulling up in front of a building that looked less like an office and more like a monument. Carter Holdings towered above the street, glass and steel slicing into the night sky, its logo etched into the facade in burnished silver. People moved briskly in and out of the revolving doors, se
Last Updated: 2025-10-02
Chapter: She's coming to see meChapter 8Jace’s POVThe boardroom of Carter Holdings was designed to intimidate.Everything about it screamed power. There were glass walls that overlooked Manhattan from the fortieth floor, a twelve-foot mahogany table polished to a shine, leather chairs that seemed more like thrones than seats. A long wall screen displayed our acquisition targets in precise columns of red and green, numbers shifting as the executives debated valuations and strategy.I sat at the head of the table, perfectly still, an island of calm in a sea of restless suits. The city stretched behind me, skyline sharp against the glass, but the men and women across the table knew better than to think I cared about the view.The one thing and person I cared about wasn't where I wanted her to be. I stared at my phone every chance I got to see if she would call me back at all. I don't even know why I had just a little hope that she would when it was obvious she wanted nothing to do with me.My phone sat there on the
Last Updated: 2025-09-05
Chapter: chapter 74Chapter 74"Hey," Emma said to the blonde woman as she took a seat next to her on the bench. She was lost in thought and it was obvious she had been crying. The woman wiped her tears and turned to Emma with a frown.Emma gave her a sad smile. " You are Victoria right?"The woman nodded but she still had a frown plastered on her face. "I knew Hunter. I was in the car with him...he protected me." Emma said to her.Victoria's eyes widened in recognition. "You are Emma? Brandon's fiancee?"Emma chuckled. "Fiancee is a stretch. We are not even dating.""What?""But it's not like I don't want to date him or anything. I do but…." Emma released a heavy sigh. " Can we just talk about the reason I'm here?""I'm all ears. We can talk about anything." Victoria said to her with a small smile."I'm sorry about Hunter."Victoria stared into space. It was clear that Hunter's situation affected her so much."I'm trying to be strong for him," Victoria replied.Emma nodded and they sat together for a w
Last Updated: 2023-06-10
Chapter: chapter 73Chapter 73Emma cried in relief when she saw Brandon. She wanted to move to him to give him a hug but her hands which were handcuffed limited her movement. Brandon wasted no time in getting it off her and then she was in Brandon's embrace. He held her close, taking in her scent and her face. He inspected for any signs of injury on her body and fussed over her. Emma did not imagine for once that Brandon fussing over her would be something she appreciated. It was obvious he was in love with her. She hated that it had to take a scare before she was finally able to admit to herself that she was also in love with him. She was immediately taken to the hospital and it wasn't until later that she found out that it was because of luck that Brandon had been able to find her. Lydia had been lying when she said the phone was in the building with them. It was a lie and after everything Emma had passed through at the hands of her supposed friend, she wasn't so sure she would be able to forgive Lyi
Last Updated: 2023-06-09
Chapter: chapter 72Chapter 72Kevin was over the moon. Zoey said yes. He was about to tell his friends when he received a call from Benji. The urgency in his voice was what made Kevin move. He had no idea if he would be able to make it in time but he was willing to try. After convincing Zoey to stay, he got into his car and drove towards the direction of Emma's previous home. He hoped he would be able to make it in time. Not just for him but for every single person in their circle who loved her.—--------------------------------------------------------------Emma had no idea how long she would be able to keep up the pretence. With every new information gotten from her ex-best friend, she fought the urge to throw up. How was she so evil and how had she been so blind to everything that had happened? Lydia had wanted everything about Emma. She was so obsessed with Emma that she slept with her cousin while screaming her name. Emma had no idea why Lydia had told her the information. If Lydia thought it was
Last Updated: 2023-06-08
Chapter: chapter 71Chapter 71Brandon had been so excited to get to Emma. He knew there was no way she would have been expecting him when he showed up at the prison that was if she was still there. He felt the meeting with Mr Chen had been a waste of time. The issues discussed were issues that could have been resolved over the phone but the man had wanted to see them. With every passing minute during their discussion, he had to fight the urge to punch the man's face. At least it is over now.He turned to Kevin who was no doubt texting Zoey."Walk fast, I need to meet Emma." Kevin ignored him and continued texting. Brandon was sure he was chatting with Zoey but he had no idea why his brother was so immersed so he sneaked up to his brother who did not notice and took a glimpse at the conversation."You are planning a surprise for her?""Holy fuck!" Kevin said in shock as he moved away putting some distance between him and his brother."Why are you so surprised?" Brandon asked him."I don't know…because y
Last Updated: 2023-06-07
Chapter: chapter 70Chapter 70Emma groaned. Her head ached badly. She tried touching her head, as if willing the pain to go away but she could not move her hands. She struggled and found out it was handcuffed to a bed. Emma was widely awake now. She observed her environment. She was on a bed in a very tiny room. She was sure this wasn't the place Hunter had been driving her to….wait, she thought to herself with a frown. What if Hunter had been behind this? She shook her head. That wasn't possible. From the way Hunter had spoken it was clear that he was very much into his wife and family and she was sure Benji wouldn't employ someone who wasn't trustworthy. After a few minutes of trying to determine where she was, she remembered the accident. A vehicle from nowhere had hit them. She had no idea what happened next because she blacked out. That was why her head hurt, she thought to herself. That could be the only explanation. But if there was an accident, what had happened with Hunter? The room in which s
Last Updated: 2023-06-06
Chapter: chapter 69Chapter 69Emma had no idea what had prompted her cousin to say that but it gave her something to ponder on. Was he talking about Brandon and his friends? No, she shook her head. She was not a good judge of character but she knew this had nothing to do with Brandon. Maybe it was something else? Someone in the future?"Watch where you're going." She heard a voice say to her which made her pause.She took in her surroundings and saw she was headed straight for a wall. The person jogged to meet up with her."The vehicle is the other way. You were so lost in thought." He said to her,Emma gave him an appreciative smile as he led her to the car which was parked on the other side. He entered the car also and turned to Emma."Am I to drive you back home or…."Emma smiled. "Benji said you have somewhere to be so I don't plan on wasting your time." He gave her an appreciative nod but then his phone rang. "I'm sorry, I have to take this."Emma gave him the go-ahead. But he wasn't being secret
Last Updated: 2023-06-04
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