LOGINShare
Chapter 17
publish date:
2026-03-12 11:44:21
Latest chapter
Hiding the Billionaire's Heir Chapter 22
Thirty Days LaterThe sun hung high over the jungle as Katya stood in the lodge’s garden, watching Clyde chase butterflies with a group of village children. His laughter echoed across the clearing – pure, unburdened. She’d spent every day of the past month preparing: consulting lawyers in three countries, gathering evidence of Clyde’s stable life here, even documenting every moment of his growth in journals and photos.Ethan walked up beside her, holding two cups of coffee. “They’re here,” he said quietly.Katya didn’t need to ask who. She’d seen the helicopters circling overhead an hour ago – not Rodrigo’s usual SUVs, but something bigger, more formal.“Did he bring the whole legal team?” she asked.“More than that,” Ethan replied. “Diether and Lianna are with him. They wanted to see Clyde for themselves.”Katya nodded, taking a slow sip of coffee. “Let them see. Let them understand why we’re fighting this.”They walked back to the lodge to find Rodrigo waiting on the porch, flanked
Hiding the Billionaire's Heir chapter 21
Three months later. The morning mist still clung to the jungle canopy when Katya spotted them – two black SUVs winding down the dirt road to the eco-lodge, kicking up clouds of red dust. Not Ethan’s modest rental sedan. These were armored, professional. Dangerous. She grabbed Clyde’s hand, pulling him inside the lodge where Ethan was packing his bag for his weekly visit back to Manila. "They’re here," she said, her voice tight. "My family." Ethan dropped his bag, moving to the window. Through the glass, he saw men in dark suits filing out of the vehicles – at least six of them, all with the same rigid posture, the same cold focus. One man stood apart, older, silver-haired, his face familiar from the news clips Katya had once shown him. "Your father," Ethan stated quietly. Katya nodded, pulling Clyde close. "I thought I’d escaped him. How did he find us?" Before she could answer herself, a knock sounded at the door – firm, deliberate, leaving no room for refusal. Ethan moved to
Hiding the Billionaire's Heir chapter 20
Ethan sat back, processing her words. The pieces were finally fitting together – why she’d run so far, why she’d hidden so carefully, why even the hint of his world had sent her fleeing. "So that's it," he said quietly. "You ran from both worlds – yours and mine. Thought you could build something clean in the middle." Katya nodded, pushing a folder across the table. "I've prepared documentation. Clyde's birth certificate, medical records, even a proposed custody agreement I drafted myself." She paused, her voice softening. "I know the law, Ethan. I know paternity tests are standard, and I won't fight it. But we need to agree on terms first." Ethan opened the folder, his eyes scanning the pages. The document was meticulous – clear, fair, with every detail accounted for. It was classic Katya work. "You want joint custody," he noted, looking up. "But with strict conditions." "No media contact. No public acknowledgment. Clyde stays here, in the village, where he's safe and happy.
Hiding the Billionaire's Heir chapter 19
One Hour Later The meeting room at the eco-lodge was simple, with a large wooden table and chairs. The only sound was the distant chirping of birds and the gentle whir of a ceiling fan. Katya sat at one end of the table, a stack of meticulously organized papers in front of her. She wore a simple, functional dress, but her hair was pulled back in a severe bun, and her posture was rigid, reminiscent of her days in the courtroom. Ethan walked in, Davies silently trailing behind him. He took a seat opposite Katya, his gaze sweeping over her, taking in the deliberate formality she had adopted. He almost smiled, a bitter curve of his lips. The lawyer was back. Davies took a chair a little further back, unobtrusive, already pulling out a tablet. "Mr. Dawson," Katya began, her voice steady and clear, no trace of the panic from the market. "Thank you for respecting my request for privacy and for waiting. Let's be very clear about the parameters of this discussion." She pushed a legal pa
Hiding the Billionaire's Heir chapter 18
Katya's mind raced, a whirlwind of legal implications and raw fear. Her lawyer's training, usually a source of strength, now laid out the stark, terrifying reality. She had, in Ethan's eyes, abducted their child. The articles Davies had no doubt compiled for Ethan would paint a damning picture: parental abduction, concealment, depriving a father of his rights. In Costa Rica, fathers had significant rights, even if they weren't present at birth, and paternity could be established through DNA. She knew the law. She knew the consequences.Her primary goal now was to protect Clyde."Mama, who is that?" Clyde's innocent question cut through the chaos in her mind. He was looking up at her, then back at Ethan, his little brow furrowed in confusion.Katya forced a smile, one that felt brittle and fake. "He's... he's a friend, Clyde. From a long, long time ago." Her voice was shaky, betraying the lie.Ethan’s eyes, burning with an almost painful intensity, didn't leave hers. He took another st
Hiding the Billionaire's Heir Chapter 17
Katya, once not just a sharp lawyer but a hidden heiress to a powerful family fortune, had found her peace, deep in the Costa Rican jungle. Her true identity, her family name, the vast wealth she had rejected—all were buried under the lush canopy. Here, in this small village, far from the suffocating expectations of her past life, she was simply Katya. She worked with local artists, using her sharp mind and organizational skills to connect indigenous weavers and woodcarvers with fair markets. She reviewed contracts, helped with fair pricing, understood regulations, protecting the community's interests. It was hard work, but it felt good, a different kind of justice, a life she had chosen. No one here knew about the dynasty she had abandoned, or the law firm she'd been a part of.Her son, Clyde Arzeus, was four now. He was all energy, with her dark eyes and a mischievous grin that sometimes, just sometimes, made her think of Ethan. Clyde loved the jungle. He knew all the bird calls and
You may also like
Forced marriage: Dear wife, you can't escape me
Natie 581.6K viewsForceful Marriage: Young Master's Mute Wife
A Lake’s Depth1.2M viewsOne Night Stand
Favor V April1.0M viewsHer Accidental Billionaire Husband
Lexusstar writes685.7K viewsAdventures in Maple Drive. ( An erotic collection)
Tiwas’s Pen377 viewsDivorcing the Ruthless Billionaire
G.V.STELLARIS208 viewsYOURS, DADDIES
Hazeel498 viewsOffside Hearts
Lizzy Jay97 views
