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LETTING GO 

Author: Moyosoreoluwa
last update publish date: 2026-04-19 13:01:23

ZALDEN

A tuck of guilt rose in my chest as Belle stormed out without sparing us a second glance.

We weren't even together. Why did I care about who she slept with and who she didn't?

My chest tightened when Kyle broke the silence.

“Still going to pretend you don't give a damn?” he taunted, rubbing salt into my open wounds. “You're so bad at this.”

I didn't look at him.

I knew all of this was a game to him but if I were to see another fucking smirk on his face, I'd break something and right n
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  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    Gentleman

    BELLE “Travis! Travis, wait!” I ran after him, but he didn't stop or give me a chance to apologize. I'm aware of how fucked up that was and I hadn't intended to reward his kindness like this, but oh well.His legs were too long for me to catch up, and when I finally did, it felt like there was no more air in my lungs. He opened his car to get in, and I snapped it shut, knowing this was my only chance to talk to him because I wouldn't talk to me if I were in his shoes.“I'm sorry,” I blurted out. “I knew how fucked up that sounded and I swear, when I showed up for the date, it was because I wanted to give it a try. You know, to move on, but I didn't expect him to just show up like that and—”“I asked you if you're still into him, Belle, and you said no,” his voice sounded so strained, I could tell he was trying so hard to keep his cool.My lips parted, but I had no words to defend myself. “You initiated the kiss, Belle. I know confessing my feelings might have caught you off guard, b

  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    A turned-down kiss

    BELLE “I want you.” Travis's words echoed in my head and for a moment, I forgot how to breathe. His eyes bore into mine, looking at me like I was the best thing that had happened to him, but why couldn't I shake off the feeling that this wasn't going to end well?Travis was everything I'd have wanted in a man. Kind, honest, rich, and trustworthy. He's the perfect father figure for my children, and maybe even a husband material for myself, but why wouldn't I feel anything?It was the first time a man would look at me as if they saw me. Tell me they wanted to be a part of my life. That should mean something, right?“You don't have to answer right away,” He said, taking in my reaction. But that is it. What kind of reaction was I giving him right now? Rejection? Disappointment? Because I feel numb and can't wrap my head around why I wouldn't be excited like a normal person should be.I agreed to this date because I wanted a change. Now that it is happening, why does everything feel so…

  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    I Want You

    BELLE Zalden's hands were still gripping onto my waist, but I knew what this was. It's a complete waste of time and I'm not about to raise my expectations only to watch them crumble once again.He didn't like me. I still don't understand why he hated seeing me with another man when my presence disgusted him. At first, I thought he acted out when I was with Kyle because they were stepbrothers, but what about Travis? From what I've seen, they don't know each other, at least not personally so why wouldn't he leave me the fuck alone?He parted his lips to speak, and for a moment, I allowed my gaze to linger on them for a second longer than I almost imagined what it'd feel like to have them locked in mine.A part of me wanted him to tell me Valerie meant nothing to him. That media was just spreading baseless rumours, but I wasn't blind. I saw the way she was clinging to him all night. They were definitely a couple.“You're right,” he pulled away from me and I missed his warmth immediately

  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    IS IT TOO LATE TO WANT HER BACK?

    ZALDEN The moment Valerie showed up at my house unannounced, demanding that we go on a date, I knew I should have turned her down, but she was so fucking persistent that I thought I could give in just this once.She looped her hands through mine, clutching onto me more than was necessary and I knew agreeing to the dinner was a mistake.She went on and on about how difficult it was to make a reservation at the restaurant, and even had to use her connection for the last-minute call. I couldn't tell if what she wanted was an accolade for making a reservation or if she was just trying to brag, but I didn't care.I kept my gaze straight, but nothing prepared me for the sight of Belle laughing with another man. My body went still. Muscles locking up at once, while Valerie kept talking about useless things like the latest bag she wanted to buy or how she was thinking of changing her hairstyle.Her voice faded into a buzz distance, and all I could see was Belle. She threw her head back, laug

  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    A Date

    BELLE “This is just a dumb idea. I should have turned him down the moment he asked me out on a date. What the hell was I even thinking?” I paced around the room, stressed from the mere thought while Kara lay on my bed, completely ignoring me as she typed on her phone.“Why are you even here if you're not going to help?” I let out a groan.I can't remember the last time I went on a date. Maybe when I was with Rowan? That was ages ago, and I suddenly don't know how to act.This was all a bad idea. What was I thinking, agreeing to meet with a client anyway? What if people misunderstood us and started gossiping? Half of the shareholders were still in support of Laura. What if they use the opportunity to get rid of me?“Can you stop moving? You're distracting me,” Kara hissed.I honestly don't know why she was still at my house when she's easily pissed these days. She got into a fight with Andrew and even after telling her for the hundredth time that she should reach out to him and apolog

  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    Two Sides

    AUTHOR'S POV “Why didn't you tell me Zalden was coming back?” Kara stood at the doorway, arms crossed, as she glared at Andrew.He barely stepped two feet into her apartment before collapsing on the couch with a groan. His tie was hanging half loose, eyes heavy with exhaustion, but Kara was too riled up to even notice.“Why aren't you talking? She snapped. “I had to hear from Belle that Zalden was back, and he even tried to take the kids, Andrew. He tried to take them. And you were just standing there? What the hell?!”Her voice trembled, anger shimmering beneath it.Andrew rubbed a hand across his face. He wasn't in the mood, not tonight. He sat up and reached for her waist, pulling her closer in an attempt to calm her.“I had a long day,” he muttered, holding her still, and she melted into his touch. “Can we for once focus on us and let those two handle their own business?”Kara slapped his hands off immediately, stepping back, as she scoffed in disbelief.“Are you insane?” She his

  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    Heated Moment

    AUTHOR'S POV Andrew waited a couple of minutes for Belle to come out of Zalden's office but when the minutes stretched into what seemed like forever, he became worried.Knowing Zalden's temper, he feared he might make things worse and decided to intervene.He pushed the door open without knocking,

  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    Woken Desire

    BELLE The moment his lips crashed against mine, it felt like the world froze in place and the only sound I could hear was the frantic pounding of my heart.I stood still, a thousand thoughts scattering through my mind, but all I could focus on was the scent of him. Rich. Intoxicating.My hands wen

  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    JEALOUSY 2

    ZALDEN For a second, I thought I had misheard him, but the smug gleam in his eyes told me I hadn't. Give Belle to him? As what? My stomach churned at how ridiculous that sounded, and I couldn't believe I was having this conversation.“Belle is not for sale. And that applies to the rest of my emplo

  • CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE    JEALOUSY

    ZALDEN An hour has passed since I told Belle to go get changed. If she was going to hide somewhere and cry every single time she was scolded, why did she bother coming back?I paced around my office, a part of me wondering if I had gone too far. I knew she couldn't afford to live like the rest. Sh

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