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Author: SKB
last update publish date: 2026-05-15 12:37:42

The Cold Abandonment

The fragile peace formed on the racing track shattered in an instant. Xavier Grayson frowned at Chloe Bishop’s sudden withdrawal, his mood souring into a cold, familiar frost. "Fine," he snapped, his voice echoing the emptiness between them.

The drive back was a void of silence until Xavier’s phone rang. His expression darkened instantly upon hearing the voice on the other end. "I'll be there immediately," he barked into the receiver. Then, without looking at her, he comman
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  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   1005

    Just imagining that scene made Chloe Bishop tremble all over.Xavier Grayson didn't answer her question. Instead, he suddenly opened his arms and pulled her into an embrace — so tightly that it felt like he was trying to press her into his very being."It's over now."She lay against his chest, listening to the steady, strong beat of his heart. Her hand gently soothed his back. Beyond that, she didn't know what else she could do for him.Xavier Grayson said, "Luckily, most of those snakes weren't venomous. I was fortunate — none of the bites were poisonous."Chloe Bishop's heart ached. "I want to see your wounds."Xavier Grayson was silent for a moment, then gave a faint smile. "Don't look. I'll show you when they've healed."He didn't tell her how, when those snakes had latched onto him, he'd ripped them off one by one — the pain and revulsion making every second feel like hell on earth.His body was a mess now. Though the wounds were only superficial, they were too gruesome to look

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   1004

    Simon said, "I'm conducting an experiment and need a red snake gall. You'll go to the swamp lands for me and bring back that snake."Liam's face changed instantly. "Absolutely not. That's far too dangerous. The red snake is highly venomous, and it lives among other poisonous snakes in the swamp. Your request is unreasonable."The red snake, also known as the fire snake, was entirely crimson, extremely rare, and deadly — its bite was incurable.Simon smiled at Xavier Grayson. "If it's too much for you, then leave. I'll find the red snake gall myself. Some people go on and on about American medicine and legacy — but do they truly understand what legacy means?"Liam stood up. "I'll go."Simon pointed at Xavier Grayson. "I want him."Fury burned in Liam's chest. He drew his gun and aimed it at Simon. "Let me tell you something — because of you, the boss and I are covered in injuries. We don't have time for your little adventure games. If you're not coming with us today, I'll tie you up an

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   1003

    After the meal, Simon set down his bowl and glared at Xavier Grayson and Liam, his face dark. "Are you full? Good. Now leave."The old woman didn't speak up for them this time. She turned and went inside, closed the door — and chuckled to herself: Still so jealous at this age. How adorable.Xavier Grayson looked at the goateed old man before him and said unhurriedly, "Lord, how about we make a deal?"Simon waved him off. "Not interested. Now go.""If you agree to come out of seclusion, I guarantee you and your wife a lifetime of peace."Before coming, Shawn had told Xavier Grayson the reason Simon had gone into hiding all those years ago — it was the same reason Shawn himself had fled abroad.Back then, after Simon retreated from the world, respected old practitioners of traditional American medicine like Shawn had been left with no way out — either they stopped practicing altogether, or they escaped to foreign lands just to find peace.Simon let out a cold laugh. "Young man, don't be

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   1002

    Liam's expression was grave. "Boss, let me go down instead. If Simon is down there, I'll bring him to you."He didn't want Xavier Grayson to suffer through this.Though those scorpions weren't highly venomous, a sting near an artery would amplify the poison — and the pain would be unbearable, enough to make a man wish for death.But Xavier Grayson thought of Chloe Bishop's pale, fragile face. "I want to get back as soon as possible," he told Liam. "And I'm not going back empty-handed."With that, he snatched the fire-starter from Liam's hand and stepped into the entrance without hesitation.When Xavier Grayson and Liam finally emerged from the cave, their bodies were covered in stings. Cold sweat beaded on their foreheads from the searing pain.But the sight before them made it all worth it.Spread out before them was a vast field of medicinal herbs — many in full bloom, their colors and shapes swaying gently in the breeze.In the center of the herb garden stood a simple wooden cabin.

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   1001

    After the wolf king collapsed, it struggled for a short while before breathing its last.The remaining wolves, seeing that these two humans were too dangerous to take on, reluctantly gave up and fled back into the forest.Xavier Grayson clutched his bitten arm and sank onto the snowy ground."Boss."Liam rushed over without a word. He tore open Xavier Grayson's sleeve and stared at the bloody, mangled arm. His eyes reddened as he disinfected the wound and sprinkled on coagulant powder.Before he could even bandage it, Xavier Grayson said, "That's enough. This place is dangerous — we need to move."Liam shouldered his pack and quickly fell into step behind Xavier Grayson.The path was treacherous, but Xavier Grayson pressed forward with unwavering determination. He had a feeling the snakes and wolves hadn't appeared by chance — someone had deliberately drawn them there.They walked for what felt like an eternity before finally reaching the cliff's edge. By then, dawn had broken.The gr

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   1000

    Xavier Grayson spun around sharply toward Liam.Liam was already unsteady on his feet, gasping for air as he leaned against a tree. Above his head, a bright green snake lunged straight at him."Watch out!"Xavier Grayson's face turned cold. He hurled his baton.Thunk!The sharp tip of the iron rod pinned the snake to the tree — its head dangling less than three centimeters from Liam's.Liam let out a breath of relief and slumped weakly to the ground.Xavier Grayson walked over, tugged the baton free with some effort, and sat down heavily beside Liam. He quickly unzipped his pack, pulled out a green vial, and shook two pills into Liam's palm.Before they'd set out, Shawn had warned Xavier Grayson about the miasma in the forest. Xavier Grayson suspected they were right in the middle of it — the thick snow cover hid the rotting matter beneath, but a foul smell still hung in the air.If Shawn's pills didn't work, he'd have to use pain to keep his mind clear and fight their way out of this

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   461

    The air in the Grayson Manor felt thick with the scent of old blood and fresh betrayals. As the truth—or a carefully crafted version of it—unspooled, the foundations of Chloe Bishop’s world began to crack. Xavier Grayson was no longer just a cold husband; he was becoming a man possessed by a multi-

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   454

    Chloe Bishop walked through the glass doors of the Bishop Group headquarters, her expression a mask of cold, untouchable elegance. But inside, her mind was a whirlwind of calculations and the lingering echo of a single name: Xavier Grayson.Solomon Song’s expression was grim as they exited the elev

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   453

    The coronation was over, but the scent of blood still lingered in the air. As Chloe Bishop stepped out of the elevator, she wasn't just a socialite anymore; she was a sovereign walking through a crowd of her enemies.Yvonne Blue’s face was a mask of pure humiliation. The sight of Chloe standing tal

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   499

    The hospital’s high ceilings echoed with the ghosts of the past, but the living were far colder. Xavier Grayson stood in his private suite, his eyes tracking the red stains he’d seen on Chloe Bishop’s back. The iron scent hadn't come from her—it was too voluminous, too visceral. If it wasn't her bl

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