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Captured By A Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 128. Not Mine to Keep
Inside the office, Ben sat staring at a pile of documents. Sean frowned at the sight of him. Ben looked unwell. A thin beard had grown on his usually clean-shaven face. His hair was messy, as if he'd been running his hands through it repeatedly. The top two buttons of his shirt were undone, and his sleeves were rolled up to his elbows. His clothes were clearly not fresh. "You look like crap," Sean said, taking a seat across from him. He expected Ben to snap back with his usual sarcasm. Instead, Ben let out a small chuckle. "So, what did you want to talk about?" Sean asked, settling into the chair opposite Ben. Ben didn't answer right away. He stared at Sean in silence for a few seconds. Just as Sean was about to lose patience, Ben moved. He opened a drawer, pulled out a manila envelope, placed it on the desk, and slid it toward Sean, then looked back at him. "This," he said, nodding at the envelope. Sean took a deep breath, picked up the envelope, opened it, and read its conten
Captured By A Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 127. An Almost Perfect Morning
Sean woke up still wearing the workout clothes Jenna had given him the day before. He changed his shirt and stretched his arms over his head. Then, he followed the smell of coffee and waffles coming from the kitchen. He leaned against the wall. Jenna was dancing to rock music while making breakfast. Sean smiled. That was exactly the kind of morning view he wanted to wake up to every day. "Good morning," he said with a smile. Jenna froze mid-dance, her back still to him. She slowly turned around, her face flushed. "Morning," she mumbled softly. "You dance really well," Sean teased. Jenna blushed even more and let out a small laugh. "Oh. Uh, thanks. I guess," she said, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. Sean chuckled, still smiling at her. "Waffles?" Jenna asked, holding up a plate stacked with them. Sean shook his head gently. "The storm’s passed. I should take Olivia and Oliver home," he replied. Jenna glanced at the twins, still asleep on the couch. Their chests rose an
Captured By A Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 126. Time Borrowed from the Storm
“Are you two dating?” Sean asked, his heart pounding. He was scared of the answer. “Well, if that’s what you think,” Valeria said softly. That hurt more than he expected. “What do you mean by that?” “It’s... complicated,” she replied. “Ben is like a protector to me. He’s always been there. He stayed with me when I cried for reasons I didn’t even understand, listened to me ramble about the smallest things that didn’t make any sense. He made me feel less alone.” Her smile was small, but sincere. Sean looked down and nodded slowly. A part of him felt angry that Ben had become such a big part of Jenna’s life. But another part of him was grateful. Not because Ben had taken his place, but because he had been there for the woman Sean loved when Sean couldn’t. He didn’t really hate Ben. He was just jealous. Jealous that Ben was there when Jenna woke up from nightmares. Jealous that he got to see her smile every morning. Jealous that the kids called him “Papa,” while they called Jenna “
Captured By A Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 125. Unspoken Truths
A gentle but clear voice interrupted. “Do you want to come in and wash your face?” Valeria asked. Sean blinked, a bit confused. “Hm?” “You said something got in your eye. Want to rinse it off first?” Sean followed her gaze toward the small kitchen behind them. He nodded slowly. Oliver reached for his hand, and together they walked to the kitchen. Valeria’s house was small, but it felt warm and full of life. Every corner radiated Jenna’s presence, and that made Sean’s heart race. Emily trailed behind them. She might not share blood with Olivia, but the love Valeria gave her was real. Just as strong as the love Jenna had shown Oliver and Olivia. Just as deep. There was no difference between Olivia, Oliver, Ethan, or Emily. She had embraced them all with a mother’s warmth. “Don’t be scared of me, Liv. I’m a friend of Ben and Valeria,” Sean said, leaning down and gently touching Emily’s cheek. Emily nodded. Her eyes were clear, but she still seemed unsure. “Kids! Why don’t you t
Captured By A Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 124. The Home That Almost Was
Sean was lying on the grass one summer afternoon, wearing a sky-blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows and white pants. His hand covered his closed eyes as he rested, enjoying the warmth of the sun on his body. A soft breeze brushed against his skin while birds chirped happily in the trees above. He let the world slow down for a while, trying to forget the weight in his heart. But then, his breath caught as a small weight landed on his stomach. “Daddy, Daddy! Mommy didn’t give me any chocolate,” his little daughter whined, pouting sweetly as she jumped onto him. Sean chuckled softly and pulled her close before sitting up. “You had some this morning, didn’t you?” he asked gently, brushing her hair away from her forehead. “Yes, but I want more,” she said, her brow furrowed and her eyes beginning to water. Sean looked at her tiny face, and something warm and aching stirred deep in his chest. He gently stroked her cheek. “If I could, I’d give you the whole world. But f
Captured By A Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 123. The Elegance of Deception
A group of teenagers lounged on the neatly trimmed grass, laughing and chatting as they soaked in the warmth of the sun during their break. Their lighthearted laughter floated through the air, a sharp contrast to the dark thoughts of a woman sitting alone on a bench tucked away in the corner of the park. She wore an expensive-looking blue outfit, complete with a hat, mask, and oversized sunglasses that covered nearly half her face. Sitting upright, she adjusted her glasses and let out a long sigh. The afternoon breeze played with her highlighted blonde hair as her mind drifted to the past. “Oh, those days were so beautiful,” she murmured to herself. “The only thing I used to worry about was which dress to wear to my party… and now?” She gazed into the distance. “Now I have to think about the future. My future… and my bloodline.” Her eyes narrowed as she looked back at the teenagers, a mix of longing and bitterness in her expression. “The only real way to secure anyone’s future i
Captured By A Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 122. Not a Stranger
“Stop zoning out on me, Val!” Sean said, noticing Valeria had spaced out. “Are you okay?” he asked, a confused look on his face. There was a hint of concern in his eyes. Valeria frowned. “Yeah,” she said, lifting her chin. Sean gave a small chuckle and shook his head. “Where do you live?” he asked again. “I don’t give my address to strangers,” Valeria shot back quickly. “But you know me,” he said casually. “No, I don’t. I just know your name—and knowing someone’s name doesn’t mean I know them,” she replied sharply. Sean’s smile froze for a second, but then it returned. “Fair enough. So… why don’t we get to know each other?” Valeria raised an eyebrow, clearly suspicious. “And why would I want that?” she asked, arms crossed over her chest. “You know you want to,” he replied with a smug grin—the kind that made Valeria roll her eyes. Men and their cocky smiles. “I know exactly what I want,” Valeria said firmly. “Exactly. That’s what I’m saying,” Sean replied, still looking enti
Captured By A Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 121. Not Supposed to Feel This Way
“It was my fault,” Ethan said softly. Valeria’s heart cracked hearing his trembling voice, but she knew she had to let him speak before jumping in to comfort him. “Why do you think that?” she asked gently, stroking his head as he sat curled up, knees pulled to his chest. The boy looked up at her, eyes glassy with tears. “I took her favorite doll and ran. She started chasing after me, yelling for me to give it back. I didn’t stop, and then she tripped and fell,” Ethan explained, lips quivering. Valeria cupped his small face and brushed his tears away with her thumb. “Sweetheart, it wasn’t your fault,” she said softly. She didn’t correct his grammar—this wasn’t the time. “You were just playing with your sister, and that’s okay. But now you know, right? You need to be a bit more careful next time.” Ethan gave a small nod. Valeria smiled and kissed his forehead. “You’re her big brother. It’s in your nature to protect and look out for her. But that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to
Captured By A Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 120. Not Her Daughter, But Still Hers
“Emily! She’s in the hospital!” Valeria gasped, her voice cracking. Her face went pale, and panic clouded her eyes. Ben froze for a second before grabbing her arm. “Let’s go,” he said firmly, pulling her toward the elevator. “Sorry, this is urgent. I’ll make it up to you another time. We have to go,” he told Esther and Carter over his shoulder. “It’s fine, go,” they said in unison, both stepping aside. Valeria’s fingers trembled as she jabbed the elevator button. When the doors slid open, they stepped inside. Just before they closed again, Valeria caught sight of Sean at the end of the hallway. His expression was unreadable—confused, maybe concerned. Only a second passed before the elevator doors sealed shut, cutting her off from him. A few minutes later, Valeria sat in the passenger seat of Ben’s car. Her hands fidgeted in her lap, heart pounding too hard for her to breathe right. It was a cold night. Ben glanced at her, trying to offer a sense of calm. “She’s going to be okay
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