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A Line Crossed

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“What?!” Isabel shot up from her seat. “You’re giving company shares to her child?”

“You’ve got to be kidding me!” Allison said, standing too. “Dad, that’s absurd! Claire is—she’s just a child! She doesn’t even have a father publicly acknowledged! What will people think?”

“That I’m honoring my blood,” Mathew said coolly. “Moreover, I also gave Henry part of my shares too, didn’t I?”

“Henry’s case is different!” Isabel pointed at Emma. “So you’re rewarding her for getting pregnant out of wedlock?”

Emma stood up, unable to listen anymore. “That’s enough, Isabel.”

But Mathew didn’t even flinch. Rather, he took Emma's hand into his- a silent reassurance that he had everything under control, and she had nothing to worry about.

“This has nothing to do with Emma’s past and everything to do with Claire’s future. If I had known about my granddaughter from the start, I would’ve done this long ago. I won’t deprive Claire of her inheritance.”

Isabel paced now, clearly agitated.

“Mathew, you’re j
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Lilys
Poor Claire. This must be traumatic experience for her.. Allison was obviously taking it out on her for the inheritance as well
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Lilys
Wth… Crazy ungrateful woman ! Emma just saved her son and she slapped Claire without finding out the true cause of her son’s collapse . Emma, go for her and taught her a good lesson!
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  • Loving The Billionaire Gone Wrong   Doubts and Love

    Sophie walked back to the table with a slight frown, followed closely by one of the security guards.Her eyes scanned the table, and when she noticed that Allison had already left, her face fell. With an irritated sigh, she dropped her purse on the table and muttered,"Ugh, I wish she had stayed longer. I would have put her in her place properly, and embarrassed her to the point that she wouldn't step out of her house for a whole week. Nonsense!"Gavin, who had been sitting quietly, stood up quickly and said, "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom," before walking off.Sophie apologized to the security guard, and sat back down and crossed her legs, turning to Emma with a look of disbelief. "Can you believe her nerve? Showing up at our table like she belonged there. Honestly, how can someone be so shameless? How have you been tolerating her irritating presence all this while?!"She continued ranting, waving her hands slightly as she spoke, clearly still annoyed by Allison's earlier in

  • Loving The Billionaire Gone Wrong   Flirtatious

    "Sophie? Is that you?"A sudden voice rang out just as Sophie was about to wave over the waiter. All three heads turned instinctively. Emma blinked in surprise, Gavin stiffened, and Sophie’s expression instantly darkened.It was Allison.She walked in with proud confidence. She wore a cream-colored blazer over a black lace top and navy pants that fit her well. Her heels clicked on the wooden floor, and her long, shiny brown hair was styled neatly to one side. The soft lights of the restaurant made her look even more graceful. Her smile looked warm, but her eyes said something else.Gavin stared.He didn’t mean to, but he found himself watching her. It wasn’t just her outfit—it was the way she walked, like she owned the room. She looked calm, proud, and sure of herself… just like before.He blinked, momentarily forgetting Sophie sitting next to him. Something about Allison's confident walk and striking appearance pulled his attention like gravity. Gavin quickly looked away, not wanting

  • Loving The Billionaire Gone Wrong   Underlying Tension

    Sophie returned from the restroom, dabbing lightly at the faint tomato stain that still clung stubbornly to her blouse. Her eyes scanned the restaurant before settling on the table where Gavin and Emma sat.As Sophie walked closer, she noticed that the air felt… thick. Gavin was hunched slightly over his phone, his fingers tapping away. Emma, on the other hand, sat stiffly, her fork pushing bits of roasted potato across her plate. Her face, usually expressive and bright when with Sophie, was now dull and far away, her eyes fixed on nothing in particular.Sophie’s brows furrowed. The buzz of lunch hour chatter around them only made the silence at their table more jarring. She slid back into her seat, her voice soft but edged with concern."Did I miss something? Emma, you look like someone just delivered bad news. What happened?"Emma blinked out of her thoughts and instantly sat up straighter. Her lips curled into a small, practiced smile."No, nothing. I was just thinking about a case

  • Loving The Billionaire Gone Wrong   Familiar Faces

    Allison was having a great time by the swimming pool. She sat on a lounge chair beside the clear blue water, sipping a glass of chilled sparkling wine. The sun was warm on her skin, the air calm and still, and everything around her felt peaceful. Life had been going so well lately.David’s health had improved a lot. He wasn’t coughing constantly like before, and his energy was slowly coming back. He had even resumed walking short distances without help. What pleased Allison even more was that there still had been no mention of Emma this or Emma that in the past few weeks. It was almost as if Emma had vanished from their lives. David had also started visiting her and Henry more often. He spent time with them and always dropped off enough money—more than enough, in fact. Their bills were covered, her spa appointments paid for, and there was even extra to shop and spoil herself a little.Allison smiled to herself and closed her eyes. The weather was perfect, and the peace around her fel

  • Loving The Billionaire Gone Wrong   Introductions Over Dinner

    Emma and Sophie had spent most of the night talking and laughing.They had caught up on a lot, from work stress to small victories and happy memories. Emma was sipping on her second glass of wine when Sophie finally told her something important."Actually, my boyfriend has been in New York for a while now," Sophie said casually. "Family business. But he’s finally back. So... I thought maybe you could meet him tomorrow. What do you think?"Emma’s eyes lit up with a smile. “I’d love that. I’ve been dying to see who you’ve fallen head over heels for.”Sophie giggled. “You’ll like him, Emma. He’s charming... and very sweet.”Emma leaned back on the couch, the idea making her heart feel a little lighter. She was genuinely happy for Sophie. After everything they’d both been through, finding someone decent felt like a miracle.The next morning, as Emma got ready for work, Sophie called out from the kitchen, “Don’t forget, lunch with me and the love of my life today. We’re meeting at Deluca’s

  • Loving The Billionaire Gone Wrong   True Bond

    Emma sighed, knowing she couldn't pretend or hide her feelings from the one person that knew her too well."Sophie… I’ve been through a lot. That kind of heartbreak changes you. Love? Love is a luxury I can’t afford anymore."Sophie remained silent, listening with quiet intensity. Emma looked up, her voice soft but steady."Christian is good to me. He’s amazing with Claire. He’s kind. Loyal. I’ve known him forever. I trust him, and I think that’s more than enough."She took another sip of her wine, her eyes lowered. "I just want peace. Stability. No more heartbreaks or pain. No more chaos. If being with him brings me that, then I’ll take it."Sophie finally spoke, her voice calm but filled with concern. "Emma, I know everything you’ve been through. But... was it necessary to take your relationship with Christian to another level? The man has been by your side ever since, regardless of your relationship with him. I don't think—"Emma exhaled slowly, placing the glass on the table. Her

  • Loving The Billionaire Gone Wrong   Airport Reconciliation

    Emma stood near the arrival gate, her eyes scanning every figure that emerged. Her heart raced with anticipation. It had been years. Years since she last saw Sophie.And then, there she was.Tall, elegant, and striking in her simple cream coat and black jeans, Sophie walked with the kind of grace that naturally drew attention. Emma gasped softly, the years falling away like dust.Their eyes met. Without thinking, they both ran to each other like two magnets pulled by a force stronger than time."Sophie!""Emma!"They crashed into each other's arms, hugging so tightly as if afraid one might vanish again. Tears pooled in Emma's eyes, and she squeezed her best friend even tighter."You have no idea how much I missed you," she whispered.When they finally pulled away, Sophie tilted her head and gave a teasing smile. "Wait, Emma... are you crying?"Emma playfully smacked Sophie’s arm and turned her face slightly. "Oh, shut up. I'm not crying.""Really?" Sophie said, and turned to quickly w

  • Loving The Billionaire Gone Wrong   Unwelcome Echoes

    "Claire, don’t forget to put your lunch bag in the car," Emma called out from the kitchen as she zipped up her bag."Already did, Mom!" Claire shouted back from the living room, hopping around with her little pink backpack.Emma suddenly heard the front door open. She assumed it must be Claire, already heading to the car to wait for her.She smiled faintly and wiped her hands on a towel.Just as she turned to grab her keys from the counter, she felt a familiar pair of arms wrap around her waist from behind. She stiffened slightly, caught off guard."Good morning," Christian murmured softly into her hair, his breath warm against her neck as he planted a soft kiss on her neck.Emma closed her eyes for a moment. "Hey... you're early.""Wanted to see you before I headed out to work," he said, his arms holding her a little tighter. "How’s work been these past few days? I'm sorry I've been so occupied with work these days."Emma smiled. "It’s fine, I understand. Work has been okay. I mean,

  • Loving The Billionaire Gone Wrong   Quiet Concern

    After finishing their drink, Max leaned back in his chair and checked the time."Oh man. I have an early morning meeting," he said, pushing his chair back and reaching for his jacket. "Gotta head home now."David gave him a short nod and a half-smile. "No worries. Thanks for tonight.""You guys take care," Max said as he patted Felix on the shoulder and gave David a nod. A few seconds later, he exited the dimly lit lounge and headed for the parking lot.Felix turned to David, who had been relatively quiet for the past ten minutes, staring into the near-empty glass in front of him."I'm going to use the restroom quickly," Felix said, standing up. "Wait for me here. I'll drop you home."“I'd rather wait outside. I could use some fresh air anyway."“Alright. That sounds cool. I'll be with you shortly.”Felix walked off without thinking much of it. The night had just been…uneventful so far— especially when he had gotten the message an hour earlier, before they headed to the bar, about Gav

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