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CHAPTER 92
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Mistress to my Ex's Billionaire Uncle CHAPTER 99
I stare at my phone screen in genuine shock to be sure I heard what my Dad said properly, then I press the phone to my ear again. "A suspect has being arrested for witness Bryce’s death? Did they give you a name?" I ask, my voice barely more than a whisper. "Dad, who did they arrest?" "I don't have a name yet," Dad answers, his breathing heavy over the line. "Becker just called me from the precinct. They picked him up near the industrial docks on an outstanding warrant, and his prints matched a partial lift from Bryce's apartment. Becker is already on his way down there." "I'm coming too," I say immediately, not giving him a chance to object. I hang up, spin on my heel, and grab my jacket off the back of the sofa. Elena looks up from the bed, her mischievous mood vanishing instantly as she sees the serious panic written across my face. "Aria? What happened?" "They found someone connected to Bryce's murder," I tell her, shoving my feet into my shoes. "I have to go to the station
Mistress to my Ex's Billionaire Uncle CHAPTER 98
“Welcome home, Aria.” Elena chirps as she stands to meet me by the doorway. She takes my hand so that now we are both looking at Gideon.Gideon slowly licks his lips before wiping the sides of his mouth, still looking at Elena so lustfully. Elena exchanges the exact same look, and it makes me wonder if I’m invisible.Gideon finally stands and stops throwing sexual stares at Elena, finally noticing my presence. “Hi… you blocked me.”He states it like he’s reciting a fact.I try to speak, but Elena does first. “Would have done the same too.”Gideon literally eye-fucks her, and she does the same. I don’t know why I’m the one feeling shy on their behalf. My cheeks are already a deep shade of red.I decide to break their lustful eye contest by saying, “It wasn’t personal. I just didn’t want to be involved with anyone connected to Damien.”Gideon shrugs, and it makes me relax that he isn’t even a bit offended. “Fair enough. At least I can always reach out through El.”El? Now they’re on nic
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The line goes almost silent.From the other end, I can hear Dad’s breathing growing quicker by the second.“Aria…”I close my eyes.I know telling him this way, without any warning, is cruel. Maybe even selfish. But I can’t keep carrying this secret alone.It has been weeks since I found out. Weeks since I saw that message on Diana’s phone and started questioning everything I thought I knew about my family. With everything that has been happening, I haven’t had the time to look for other ways to establish Caleb’s biological identity or find out who his real father is. After the test with Ethan came out negative, I was left with no other leads.And now that my father’s case is finally moving forward, I can’t keep pretending this doesn’t exist. Even if I don’t have another solid lead, he deserves to know.“Dad, I know this is a lot.”“A lot?” His voice finally comes through, strained and disbelieving. “What exactly are you saying?”I swallow.“I’m saying that Caleb may not be your biolo
Mistress to my Ex's Billionaire Uncle CHAPTER 96
Roberto holds my gaze for a moment, like he's still deciding whether to actually go through with this.I give him an awkward little laugh. “Yeah. What about it?”He rubs the back of his neck — a nervous gesture that immediately makes me nervous too. “So — remember that time in the elevator?”It takes a second to place it. Then it clicks. “Yeah…”He shifts his weight from one foot to the other. “You know, when I wiped the milk foam off your lip. And Damien saw.”I stare at him, still not sure where this is headed.He drags a hand through his hair and lets out a frustrated breath. “Why is this so hard?”I bite back a smile.“I'm just trying to apologise.”“For what?”“I didn't know you two were together." He rushes on before I can respond. "I know it's hard to believe, but I basically never follow whatever's trending online. I don't pay attention to that stuff.”“That explains a lot.”He gives me a look. “Let me finish before you make fun of me.”I press my lips together, holding back t
Mistress to my Ex's Billionaire Uncle CHAPTER 95
He subtly shifts his jaw - only a little, yet enough for me to recognise it, for me to realise that he is avoiding eye contact with me, and right then I realise the story is much bigger than I thought it was.“What happened that night?”He taps one finger against the table, just once. He still avoids contact with my gaze. "The incident is still under investigation."“That's not what I was asking.”His eyes come back to mine. The room seems too silent – just the sound of the air conditioning system, the slight ticking of the silver clock on the wall, sunlight falling into bright stripes on the floor. He seems impossibly serene in the midst of all this, except for the dark circles around his eyes, which tell me he belongs in the hospital bed rather than here.“Was the accident deliberate?”“Aria—”He doesn’t need to say more. Everything is clear from his face.He doesn’t have to finish. It’s written all over his face.My stomach drops. “So someone actually is trying to harm us.”His sil
Mistress to my Ex's Billionaire Uncle CHAPTER 94
ARIA'S POVI can feel his smile from the phone.I bite my lip. How embarrassing! Less than twenty-four hours have passed since I made it clear to him that I didn't want his help on my father's case, and here I am again almost begging for it.“Well, isn't this surprising.” His voice comes through teasing.I roll my eyes even though he can't see it. “I know you'll refuse to come to the penthouse, so I guess we'll discuss whatever this is at the office.”I'd assumed Gideon would have hauled him straight back to the hospital after finding him at the cinema. Apparently Damien is still running loose.“Were you discharged?”“Not really. Doctor said I could leave if I wanted, as long as I show up for daily check-ups.”For some reason that makes me relax, just slightly.“I'll see you at the office, then. Goodnight.”“Goodnight.”I assume that he will hang up. But he doesn’t.I still can hear his breathing on the other side – slow, hoarse – like he’s about to tell me something else but he just
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