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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-30 11:24:11

The cycle that began ninety days ago had finally closed. The air was crisp, the sky a brilliant, taunting blue, and the atmosphere heavy with the scent of an ending. Chloe Bishop stood before the same gates where her journey as "Mrs. Grayson" had started, but the woman standing there now was a world away from the bride who had arrived in desperation.

Just like three months ago, Vince, the Grayson family butler, was already waiting outside the Civil Affairs Bureau. He stood beneath the shade of
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  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   542

    The cycle that began ninety days ago had finally closed. The air was crisp, the sky a brilliant, taunting blue, and the atmosphere heavy with the scent of an ending. Chloe Bishop stood before the same gates where her journey as "Mrs. Grayson" had started, but the woman standing there now was a world away from the bride who had arrived in desperation.Just like three months ago, Vince, the Grayson family butler, was already waiting outside the Civil Affairs Bureau. He stood beneath the shade of the same ancient tree, a brand-new, polished Rolls-Royce idling beside him. The car was a silent statement of power, drawing the lingering stares of every passerby."Young Mistress," Vince murmured as Chloe approached. He bowed, his expression clouded with a hesitant, uncharacteristic reluctance.Chloe glanced at the darkened windows of the Rolls-Royce, knowing instinctively that Xavier Grayson was inside. "Have you been waiting long?""We just arrived, Young Mistress. I..." Vince began, but the

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   541

    The pre-race atmosphere at the Swift Racing Team headquarters was thick with more than just the smell of gasoline and burnt rubber. It was a clash of egos, a war of social standing, and a test of Chloe Bishop’s patience just hours before the most significant legal transition of her life."You lost to her?" Chloe’s brow furrowed as she looked at Lulu.Lulu’s jaw tightened, stubborn to the end. "If she hadn't played dirty, there’s no way she would have beaten me.""But I have things to do tonight," Chloe said. Her schedule was packed tighter than a high-performance engine. She didn't want to waste her limited energy on a petty squabble. She turned to Rachel Zhao with a polite, dismissive nod. "I’m sorry, Miss Zhao. Perhaps you should find another teammate to race with.""Vice-Captain Bishop," Rachel said, her voice carrying a sharp edge. "You almost never show up at the track. Don’t you care about the progress of your team? It’s just one race; it won’t take much of your time, will it?"

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   540

    The battle lines in Haicheng have shifted from the boardroom to the asphalt. As Chloe Bishop prepares for the finality of her marriage, she finds herself facing a new generation of rivals who are hungry for her crown—both in society and on the racetrack."Chloe, Xavier loves you. Otherwise, he never would have married you. But he has a knot in his heart; he doesn't know how to love, and he doesn't trust easily."Ann Lan’s voice was earnest over the phone, but Chloe’s expression remained as cold as a frozen lake. She thought of Xavier Grayson’s indifferent, detached face—the way he looked at her as if she were a chess piece rather than a wife."Perhaps," Chloe replied softly. "But my abilities are limited. I am not the person who can pull him out of his abyss. I’m sorry to disappoint you and Grandma."She hung up before Ann could respond.In Chloe’s mind, Xavier needed a woman whose entire world revolved around him—someone like she used to be with Liam Martin. Back then, her eyes saw o

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   539

    The political and emotional landscape of Haicheng is shifting from cold-blooded corporate maneuvers to a deadly, shadow-bound vendetta. While Chloe Bishop focuses on surviving the final hours before her divorce, Ann Lan has officially crossed the point of no return in her war against Xavier Sr.Ann Lan stood in the shadows of the hallway, her fingers trembling as she dialed a number she had memorized years ago. "Aaron, kill him. You have to kill him for me. Everything in my overseas accounts... I’ll give it all to you. Just kill him."On a windswept rooftop across the city, Aaron He stood with a heavy expression. "Madam, it isn't that I don't want to finish this. But right now, there is no opening. My wrist is still injured from the last attempt. If I fail this time, my identity will be exposed. Wait. You must be patient."Ann Lan closed her eyes, a sharp pain lancing through her chest. "But I can't wait another second. If you can't do it, I’ll find someone else.""Madam, you just reu

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   539

    The atmosphere in the Grayson Manor was colder than the midnight air outside. While Chloe Bishop was finding a temporary, bittersweet solace with Donovan Tang, Xavier Grayson was returning to a home that felt more like a tomb of buried secrets and ancient resentments."Son, you’re finally home."Xavier returned very late. The Old Mrs. and the rest of the household had already retired for the night. Only Ann Lan stood in the foyer to meet him, her elegant, sophisticated face wearing a soft, practiced smile. "I’ve brewed some soup; it’s still warm. Let me bring you a bowl?"Xavier didn't even look at her. He strode past her with a clinical indifference, his voice devoid of any warmth. "I told you to leave. Why are you still here?"Ann Lan quickly masked the dimming light in her eyes. She followed him, her voice light. "Don't drive me away just yet. Let me stay for a few more days, and I’ll leave on my own."She followed him up the stairs, but Xavier blocked her at the threshold of the m

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   538

    The air of Haicheng felt heavier after the confrontation in the garage. Chloe Bishop stood outside the restaurant, the chill of the night seeping into her bones as she watched the luxury cars pass by. Her heart was still reeling from the finality of Xavier Grayson’s "Monday at 8:00 AM" ultimatum, but the reality of her current situation forced her back to the present.Leo Thorne stood in the sterile white hallway of the hospital, staring at his phone in utter disbelief. He couldn't wrap his head around what was going on in Xavier’s mind."I don't get it. What the hell is he waiting for?" Leo muttered to the empty air.Xavier had answered his frantic question with only three cold words: "Suit yourself." Then, the line had gone dead.Originally, Xavier had intended to use the news of Liam Martin’s surgery as a bargaining chip—a hook to pull Chloe back to him, to make her plead for his help. But after the elevator confrontation, the desire for such games had evaporated. The pride of the

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