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Chapter 8 The Terms of Engagement
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She Was Never Just the Billionaire’s Wife Chapter 17 Confession Time
(Natasha)"Mom. Dad."Stepping away from Eleanor, I walk straight toward the open doorway.My adoptive parents drop their travel bags on the floor and rush forward to pull me into a tight, happy hug.My mother kisses my cheek repeatedly. My father wraps his strong arms carefully around my shoulders, mindful of my large stomach.Tears fill my eyes. I’m so happy to see them.They’re incredibly warm and decent people.My biological father died when I was a teenager, leaving me completely alone after my mother abandoned me.Mr. and Mrs. Kelly were his closest friends.They immediately took me in.It meant I had to leave California and move to Pennsylvania, but the change of scenery did me good.I moved into their quiet home and lived with them for four years before moving back to California for college.We don’t get to spend a lot of time together these days.My career keeps me very busy in Los Angeles, but they love me deeply, and I love them right back.Pulling away from the hug, my mot
She Was Never Just the Billionaire’s Wife Chapter 16 The Unwelcome Guest
(Natasha)Dr. Evans walks back into my hospital room, with Chase right behind him, looking angry and tense, his jaw locked tight.No sign of Sonia and Nathanial.I would have liked to thank Nathaniel for getting me to the hospital so fast, but I’m happy to not have to deal with Sonia."We need to be very clear about the risks," the doctor says, looking back and forth between Chase and me.“Any severe emotional shock or physical exhaustion could easily trigger premature labor. You must avoid stress completely. This is not a suggestion. It is a strict medical necessity."Hearing the warning makes the room go perfectly quiet."I’ll handle her care," Chase announces firmly.He steps closer to the bed. "I’ll hire private nurses to take care of her at the estate.""No, you won’t," Mason replies immediately.He stands up from the chair next to my bed.Giving Mason a dark, hateful look, Chase turns his attention back to me.He opens his mouth to argue the point.Suddenly, the heart monitor be
She Was Never Just the Billionaire’s Wife Chapter 15 The Impossible News
(Chase)Natasha stares at me from the hospital bed, saying absolutely nothing.Looking at her pale face, a deep annoyance builds in my chest."What exactly happened over the last few days?" I demand, breaking the silence."Why are you in a hospital bed?"She doesn't flinch. Her eyes remain completely cold."That’s none of your business, Chase," she answers smoothly."You’re still my wife," I remind her, stepping closer to the bed."Your health is my business. You represent my family.""We are competing against each other," Natasha replies, keeping her voice completely steady."My daily schedule does not concern you anymore. I’m not your employee."Before I can argue, she sits up slightly against the pillows."Besides," she continues, "I’ve done exactly what you dared me to. Jeffrey Bauer is in my pocket. I won the bet, Chase."Hearing those words feels impossible. She can’t be telling the truth."It’s true."Nathanial speaks up from the corner of the room."Bauer let me know that he’s
She Was Never Just the Billionaire’s Wife Chapter 14 The Consent Form
(Natasha)It feels like the tight pressure in my stomach is easing slightly, but panic still makes my heart race.I lie sideways against the soft leather, breathing in short gasps.Looking up, I watch Nathanial in the rearview mirror.He’s driving very fast, but he’s clearly in complete control.One of his hands grips the steering wheel tight. His other hand reaches back between the seats.He doesn't touch me, but he keeps his hand close, offering silent support."Take deep breaths, Natasha," he says quietly."Tell me about the pain. Is it a sharp stabbing pain, or a dull ache?""It isn't exactly pain," I whisper back, trying to catch my breath."It’s just extreme pressure. Everything feels incredibly tight.""We’re almost there," he promises."Just focus on my voice. Keep breathing."A strange feeling washes over me in the quiet car.I actually feel safe.The feeling is completely instinctive and impossible to explain.I don't try to fight it.If my older brother hadn't left with my
She Was Never Just the Billionaire’s Wife Chapter 13 Emergency
(Natasha)“I’m fine. What’s going on?” I ask in confusion.“Mason called me. He says you’re trying to reach him. He doesn’t want to do anything that risks your bet with Chase, but he’s worried something may be wrong. He told me to get my ass over here in a hurry,” Gloria explains.Oh, Mason. He always puts my best interests first. I know it must have killed him not to answer my call, but he’s right. The risk is too big.Gloria interrupts my thoughts by handing me a red folder.“I’m glad you’re okay. I’ll let Mason know, he’s frantic. Since there’s no emergency, you may want to act on this.”Tracking Jeffrey Bauer down takes a lot of careful planning.Gloria did her job perfectly. She found out he visits the same coffee shop every Tuesday morning.Walking into the busy shop today, the smell of fresh pastries and strong coffee hits me immediately.My mouth waters for a real espresso, but I ignore the craving.Spotting Jeffrey is easy. He sits at his usual corner table near the front wi
She Was Never Just the Billionaire’s Wife Chapter 12 The Prescription
(Natasha)I visit my doctor's office first thing the next morning.Getting the new medicine Gloria mentioned is my top priority.With any luck I’ll have fewer injuries once the old medication is out of my system.Sitting in a stiff chair, I rub a hand over my large stomach, idly wondering what my child’s personality will be like.The main door to the clinic’s inner offices suddenly opens and Sonia steps into the hallway.Seeing my husband's mistress leaving my gynecologist feels incredibly weird.He’s one of the best doctors in the city, and Chase probably told her to come here.Knowing that doesn’t make me feel better.She stops dead the moment she sees me and all the color instantly leaves her pretty face.Elias Warren’s threat clearly worked. The old man must have scared her badly last night.Without saying a single word, Sonia quickly turns down the corridor.She practically runs down the hallway to avoid me.Watching her flee with her tail between her legs feels surprisingly good
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