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CHAPTER 155: "Uninvited Shadows"
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IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 156: A FATHER'S FIRE
NATHAN'S POV Being a full-time father wasn’t in my plans, but the moment I held Hope in my arms and saw her smile, everything changed. My life used to revolve around work, stress, and late-night deadlines at the restaurant. Now, every morning started with soft giggles, a bottle, and the routine of dressing her tiny body in pink or purple onesies. She never cried when I dropped her off at school—not once. Her teacher always said the same thing: "She's quiet, polite, and smiles a lot." I started taking her to the restaurant some days. My staff loved her. Chef Bruno, a big guy with tattoos and a rough voice, melted into a puddle around her. He'd carry her around the kitchen like she was royalty, letting her point at ingredients and pretending she was calling the shots. Hope would laugh, wide-eyed and curious. My sous-chef, Maria, even brought toys and set up a mini-play area near the office. It was strange and beautiful to have this little girl become the heart of a place that once fel
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 155: "Uninvited Shadows"
Nathan's POVThe sun hadn’t even fully risen when I found myself back at the hospital. I hadn't slept. My head was spinning, my chest tight with the weight of two conflicting truths. One DNA result confirmed I was Hope's father. The other, more recent one—the one mailed to my apartment from the hospital—stated otherwise. How could both exist? Something wasn’t right.I parked the car, glanced at Hope's empty booster seat, and took a deep breath. I wasn’t here for answers anymore. I was here for the truth.I headed straight to the records department, my steps fast and determined. At the counter, a young man in blue scrubs looked up from his computer and greeted me."Morning, sir. Can I help you?""Yes. My name is Nathan . I need to speak with Dr. Lennox immediately. It’s urgent. It concerns a paternity test issued from this hospital."The man nodded and tapped a few keys. "Dr. Lennox is in. I’ll page him now. You can wait in Room 2B."Room 2B was quiet, except for the low hum of the cei
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 154: A CRACK IN THE PICTURE
NATHAN'S POV The morning sunlight streamed in through the window as I helped Hope tie her shoelaces. She looked up at me with that innocent smile that always melted my heart.“Are you ready for school?” I asked, brushing a loose curl away from her forehead.She nodded eagerly. “Yes, Daddy!”My heart swelled every time she called me that. It had only been a few weeks since the court granted me custody, and life was finally starting to feel... normal. Or at least as close to normal as it could be, considering everything we’d been through.We got in the car, and I drove her to school like I always did. I didn’t mind waking up earlier than usual. I wanted to be the kind of father she could depend on—present, involved, and loving. After all the battles, I was finally getting to live the part I’d fought for.When we reached the school, I parked the car and walked her to her classroom. That was where I first properly spoke to her class teacher, Miss Taylor.She greeted me with a warm smile.
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 154: “ECHOES AFTER THE STORM”
NATHAN'S POVThe silence in my apartment was unbearable.No crying baby. No Cecilia pacing restlessly. No Isla’s voice echoing in my mind. Just me—and the crushing weight of everything falling apart.I sat on the edge of the couch, still in the same clothes I wore to the negotiation meeting. My phone buzzed again. I’d ignored calls all evening—Isla’s included. Not because I didn’t want to talk to her, but because I didn’t know what to say. I’d failed her. I let Cecilia manipulate her way into my life, into my home, and into this chaos. And now Hope might be caught in a custody battle she never deserved.I finally answered the most recent call—it was from , my lawyer.“Nathan,” he said, voice low, “I just received something you need to see. Check your email.”Click.I opened the message.Subject: Confidential Tip – Cecilia Banner Fraud InquiryFrom: Legal Correspondence – Anonymous SourceAttached: Bank Statements | Voice Note Transcript | Surveillance ImagesWhat the hell?The docume
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 152: THE NEGOTIATION TABLE”
NATHAN’S POVThe morning after Cecilia left felt unreal. The apartment was too quiet, stripped of any trace that a baby had ever been here. No toys, no baby bottles, not even the faint scent of baby powder. She’d taken everything—Hope, her clothes, the stroller, even the tiny pink socks I loved putting on my daughter’s feet.I stared at the silence, trying to make sense of what had happened. I had trusted Cecilia—maybe too much. I had doubted Isla—definitely too much. And now? Now everything felt like it was crumbling.That’s when the letter came. Delivered to the restaurant by a courier, neatly sealed in an envelope with legal branding on the top. A letter from Cecilia’s lawyer.It wasn’t just about child support anymore.They were threatening legal action over “emotional instability,” “parental neglect,” and “verbal coercion by a third party.” The third party? Isla.That was the moment I knew I had to call my lawyer, Mr. Graham.Later that afternoon, I sat in his downtown office. Mr
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 152: “BETWEEN TRUTH AND BETRAYAL”
NATHAN'S POV The moment I saw Isla's name flashing across my phone screen, my stomach tightened. I knew exactly what the call was about. After everything that had happened between her and Cecilia, it was only a matter of time before Isla reached out. The timing couldn't have been worse. My thoughts were still a mess, tangled between guilt, confusion, and frustration.She kept it short. "Nathan, we need to talk."I could tell from her tone that she wasn't calling to fight. But that didn't ease the tension building inside me. I agreed to meet her at the restaurant. It was our neutral ground, the place where we had once shared laughter, plans, and late-night confessions. Now, it felt like a war zone waiting to happen.When she arrived, she looked calm. But I knew Isla well enough to see the storm brewing behind her eyes. Before she could even sit down properly, I started."I can't believe you treated Cecilia the way you did," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "She came home in tea
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 150: BREAKING POINT
NATHAN'S POVThe weight of the lawsuit Cecilia filed against me still pressed heavily on my chest, but for Hope’s sake—my daughter—I tried to keep things civil. The last thing I wanted was a legal battle that would leave emotional scars on her. That’s the only reason I hadn’t retaliated, hadn’t let my anger control me. I told Isla everything, and as expected, she wasn’t just shocked—she was furious. But instead of reacting rashly, she promised to handle it. She said she would talk to Cecilia woman to woman and try to get to the bottom of it.That afternoon, Cecilia left the apartment with Hope. She said she was meeting Isla. I stayed back, uncertain of what to expect. Hours passed like days. My chest tightened each time I heard footsteps in the hallway, but none of them were hers. When the door finally creaked open, I jumped up from the couch.Cecilia stepped in, carrying Hope in one arm, her purse in the other. Her eyes were red and puffy, like she’d been crying all the way home."Ce
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 149: A WOUND THAT BLEEDS IN SILENCE
ISLA'S POVI held the printed copy of the lawsuit in my trembling hands, reading and rereading every word Cecilia had written against me. She accused me of harassment, of threatening her and her daughter, and requested a restraining order. My heart pounded in disbelief as I sat frozen on my couch. This woman, who once appeared fragile and understanding, had turned into something else entirely—someone I couldn’t even recognize.At first, I wanted to call her, to ask why she was doing this. Why she was being so cruel. Why she would lie so boldly, twisting facts and pushing a narrative that could ruin not just my relationship with Nathan but my reputation as well. But as I reached for my phone, my lawyer’s words echoed in my mind: “Don’t contact her. It would be a legal mistake now that she’s filed for a restraining order.” I sat back down, letting out a deep sigh as the weight of everything pressed against my chest.It was now obvious to me—Cecilia wasn’t here for peace or healing. She
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 148: THE MASKED TRUTH
ISLA'S POVIt had been weighing on my chest for weeks, and I knew I couldn't carry it anymore. The mysterious messages, the old photos of my mom with another man, the ominous tone of every text—they were all starting to feel like poison leaking into every part of my life. I needed answers. Real answers. And there was only one person who could give them to me.So, I took a taxi to the suburbs, to the quiet part of town where my mom lived. The weather matched my mood—gray and brooding, as though the sky understood the storm inside me.She looked surprised to see me. "Isla, sweetheart, what a surprise. Is everything alright?"I forced a smile. "Can we talk, Mom? It's important."She led me to the living room, offering me tea like she always did. I declined. There was no point in small talk."I've been getting messages," I started, my voice steady but cold. "Pictures of you. With another man. Before Dad died."Her eyes widened, then quickly narrowed. "What kind of sick person would send y
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