Library
Search
Home / Urban / Betrayed By The Billionaire / 256

Share

256

Author: SKB
last update publish date: 2026-04-07 18:13:43

The dining room of the Bishop Manor felt cavernous after Xavier’s sudden departure. Madam Bishop watched her daughter pick at her food, the vibrant young woman now replaced by a person who seemed to be treading on thin ice within her own mind.

"So, another fight?" Madam Bishop asked gently, breaking the silence. "He looked like he was settling in for dinner, then he came down from your room with a face like thunder and vanished."

Chloe Bishop shook her head slowly, her eyes fixed on her reflect
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Previous Chapter Next Chapter
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   289

    Xavier Grayson reached for his linen napkin, wiping his lips with a calculated, predatory elegance. The silence in the dining room was absolute as he spoke, his voice dropping into a low, crystalline command. "Gather everyone. Immediately. Vince, take the domestic staff and search every inch of the subterranean levels. I want the security detail in the basement as well. Search everything."Vince’s eyes widened in genuine shock. Was the Master truly ordering a full-scale forensic sweep of the basement?He knew Xavier held zero belief in the supernatural, viewing such things as the crutches of the weak-minded. Yet, for the sake of Chloe Bishop, the "Demon CEO" was compromising his own logic. Vince felt a wave of relief wash over him. "Yes, Master. I’ll arrange it at once."An hour later, the relief had soured into a bitter, heavy frustration.Dozens of staff members stood in the foyer, their heads bowed. They had overturned every crate in the storage vaults, inspected every rack in the

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   288

    After ending the call with Dr. Julian Vance, Xavier Grayson leaned back against the plush leather of the Rolls-Royce. A rare, languid ease settled over his features; the cold, tectonic lines of his face had softened into something almost approachable. He was a man savoring a victory he hadn't yet fully claimed, his thoughts lingering on the defiant, beautiful woman waiting for him at the estate."The Master has returned!"The word rippled through the security detail. Vince received the alert from the gatehouse and immediately marshaled the staff. Despite the "haunted" rumors and the yellow talisman still stuck to the basement door, the presence of the "Demon CEO" demanded absolute discipline.Moments later, the car pulled into the sweeping driveway. Xavier’s long, tailored legs emerged first, followed by that impeccable, lethal visage. He radiated a natural, crushing authority that made the surrounding staff feel instinctively small.Vince hurried forward, his voice tight. "Master..."

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   287

    Old Mrs. Bishop remained deeply troubled. "You’re right," she whispered, her voice tight with the weight of the family’s future. "For now, we say nothing. We wait for the certainty of the diagnostic results before we make a move."Master Marcus Sr. nodded, his eyes reflecting a lifetime of weathered wisdom. His wife brewed him a cup of potent medicinal tea, the herbal steam swirling between them like a protective veil. After finishing the bitter brew, the patriarch stood up. "Come. Let’s check on Chloe."They entered the bedroom to find Chloe Bishop sitting up. Though her face was still the color of bleached linen, the frantic terror in her eyes had been replaced by a sharp, clinical lucidity. She looked at her grandparents, her voice small but steady. "Grandfather. Grandmother."Marcus sat on the edge of the bed, placing a calloused hand against her forehead. Her temperature was stable. "How do you feel, Chloe? Is there any lingering pain or discomfort?"Chloe shook her head. "No. I’

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   286

    Vince stood by the massive iron gates of the estate, his eyes filled with genuine anxiety as he looked at Chloe Bishop’s limp form. "Madam Bishop," he stammered, addressing the grandmother. "What exactly has happened to the Young Mistress? Is she... is she truly ill?"Old Mrs. Bishop’s expression was granite-hard, her usual warmth replaced by a clinical gravity. "Chloe has suffered a severe spiritual and physical shock. I am taking her back to our home immediately. She will not be staying at the Grayson Estate for the next few days."She paused, locking eyes with Vince and Mrs. Gable. "This matter can no longer be handled in the shadows. You must inform Xavier Grayson of everything that transpired here. Tell him he needs to make a choice—and quickly. Otherwise, we will never allow Chloe to step foot in this house again."Vince shivered. The implication was clear: the "Divine Healers" believed there was something genuinely "unclean" lurking beneath the floorboards of the Grayson legacy

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   285

    No one in the high-tech garage noticed the transformation in Chloe Bishop. Her skin had shifted from a sickly pallor to a bruised, ashen grey. She was trembling so violently her teeth threatened to chatter, her entire body submerged in a cold so crystalline it felt like standing in the direct exhaust of an industrial freezer.The sensation of being watched returned—sharper, more predatory than before. She couldn't pinpoint the source, but she was certain, with a conviction that defied logic, that the "thing" from the Dungeon was here, lurking within the shadows of the wine cellar.The cellar was an open, elegant space. Mahogany racks lined the walls, simple and sophisticated, offering a clear line of sight from one end to the other. There were no hidden alcoves, no dark corners large enough to hide a person. Chloe’s eyes scanned the room frantically, finally landing on the private elevator beside the racks.With a soft, mechanical chime, the doors began to slide open.A face, shredded

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   284

    Vince’s resolve wavered for a final time. He thought of the "Demon CEO’s" terrifying temper, but then his mind flashed back to Chloe Bishop’s state two days ago—her vacant eyes, the way she had trembled as if her soul had been fractured. Ultimately, he inclined his head."Very well, Madam."In truth, Vince had his own reasons for consenting. For months, the lower levels had been plagued by phantom sounds—metallic scrapes and low, guttural vibrations that defied explanation. If the Healers could find a logical cause, perhaps the estate could finally know peace.Before descending, Chloe knelt before Liam Jr. She took the protective ward—a small, silk-wrapped charm—from her neck and placed it in the boy’s small hand. "Liam, this is very important to me. Can you keep it safe in your room until I come back?"She wasn't taking any risks. Whether the "unclean" energy was a psychological remnant of the dungeon or something more tangible, she refused to let the child near it. Liam Jr. nodded s

More Chapters

You may also like

Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status