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Sold Myself to My Husband’s Rival Chapter Thirty
Once I got home, I received a message from Jesse saying he had arrived safely.I immediately tried calling, but as expected, it was unreachable.Every time he went on missions, his number automatically became unreachable, as if he had vanished from the world.I sighed, tossing my phone onto the bed. "I hope he comes back soon."A strange sense of unease coiled in my chest, tight and suffocating.Jesse had barely left, and yet, everything already felt... off.I pushed the feeling away.Right now, I have something else to focus on.I grabbed my laptop and got to work. Whoever had texted me earlier had made a bold move, but they clearly underestimated me.It didn’t take long before I was able to pinpoint a location.My eyes narrowed at the result.A nursery school?I frowned. That didn’t make any sense.I double-checked the coordinates. There was no mistake. The phone had last been active there.What the hell?Why would someone connected to me be at a place like that?Unless...I clenche
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Athena’s PovUgh! That Bella!No matter what I did, no matter how perfectly I laid out my plans, she always managed to slip through the cracks. Just when I thought I had her cornered, she would find a way to escape.I gritted my teeth, pacing across my living room. My nails dug into my palm as I clenched my fists.Her mother is so useless.Couldn’t she just stab her once and end this for all of us? How hard was it to get rid of one girl? Bella should’ve been out of the picture by now, rotting six feet under the ground, forgotten by the world.But no.She was still here. Still breathing. Still living fine. I was about to grab a drink when my phone started ringing.An unknown number.We weren’t supposed to meet until this evening…A small smile curled at my lips. Maybe he wants to see me sooner.I smoothed down my dress, tucking my hair behind my ear, and picked up the call. I knew he couldn’t see me but I still performed those acts subconsciously.“Hello—”"I hope you haven't forgott
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I swallowed hard, my hands clenched tightly at my sides.The silence stretched, unbearable. Then, finally, his voice cut through the tension like a blade.“When were you going to tell me that you were being threatened?”I felt my blood run cold.So he knew.Of course, he knew.I should have expected this. Nothing escaped him.“I—I was going to tell you,” I stammered, my voice barely above a whisper. “I just—”“Just what?” His voice remained calm, but that was what made it terrifying.I felt exposed, vulnerable. I squeezed my eyes shut for a moment before finally blurting out the truth.Everything.The blackmail. The person who saw me try to run Bella over. How I had no choice but to do what they wanted.I admitted to putting the virus into Julius’s system.The moment the words left my lips, he slammed his hand against the table.I jumped, my entire body tensing.The force of his anger sent a chill straight down my spine.“You didn’t think to tell me that you were being blackmailed?” h
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I was at home, sprawled on the couch with my laptop open, scrolling through some bussiness files when my phone rang.Ellen.A small smile tugged at my lips as I picked up. “Ellen, to what do I owe the pleasure?”“Bella! Hey,” she greeted, her voice warm. “Are you busy?”“Not particularly.” I closed my laptop and sat up. “What’s up?”“There’s a high school reunion this weekend,” she said excitedly. “A bunch of our old classmates will be there. I thought it’d be fun if we went together.”A reunion?I leaned back, considering it. High school felt like a lifetime ago, a place filled with faces I had long since forgotten—or purposely erased from memory.“Not interested,” I said lazily.“Oh, come on, Bella.” Ellen laughed. “It’ll be fun! Besides, I’m not going if you don’t.”I smirked at that. “You really don’t want to go on your own?”“I could,” she teased. “But I’d rather have you there.”I sighed, pretending to be annoyed, even though I didn’t really mind. “Fine.”Ellen gasped. “Really?”
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Ellen sighed, shaking her head. “I need to go freshen up. I’ll be right back.”I nodded, still watching our old schoolmates whisper. Vannessa had disappeared but the damage to her reputation was done. Good.A few moments passed before my phone buzzed.Ellen: Hey, can you come to the bathroom? My zipper’s stuck, and I need help.I exhaled, slipping my phone into my pulse.Making my way to the bathroom, I pushed open the door. “Ellen, where—”Before I could finish, a rough hand shot out, grabbing my wrist in a bruising grip.“What the—?!” I struggled, my heels scraping against the floor as I was yanked inside. The door slammed shut behind me.A familiar scent—expensive cologne and chocolate oud—hit me before I even saw his face.Julius.I looked up, as his fingers tightened around my arm. His lips curled into a smirk, his dark eyes gleaming with amusement.“Did you miss me, Bella?”Julius chuckled, his grip tightening even more instead of releasing me. “You won’t say anything?”I tried
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I sighed and turned off my screen, tossing my phone onto the bedside table. I wasn’t in the mood to deal with anything else tonight.I checked my phone one last time before bed. Still no response from Jesse.I missed him. So much.His touch… the way his hands would glide over my skin, the way he would whisper my name in that deep, husky voice. Just thinking about it made my body heat up. My fingers trailed absentmindedly down my stomach, lower—I gasped and immediately pulled my hand away, my cheeks burning. What am I doing?I buried my face into my pillow, willing the thoughts away. This was ridiculous. I shouldn’t be thinking about him like this when he wasn’t even here. Shaking my head, I reached over and turned off the lights, forcing myself to sleep.The next morning arrived much faster than I expected.I stretched lazily in bed, rubbing the sleep from my eyes as I instinctively reached for my phone.Still no text from Jesse.A small frown crept onto my lips. He usually finds a w
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"It’s called Fall of Duty," Daniel announced excitedly, leaning forward like a kid about to share his favorite toy. "Basically, you shoot some guys down, win, and feel like an absolute badass. Simple, right?"I raised a brow. "Sounds like every other shooting game.""No, no, this one is different!" He wagged a finger at me. "This one has—uh—realistic graphics. Oh, and you get to customize your weapons! Oh! And there are missions! Like, really intense missions where you have to infiltrate enemy bases and—wait, why am I explaining this? Just download it, you’ll see!"I smirked at his enthusiasm. "Alright, alright. Let me download it.""Good choice, Bella! Excellent choice!" He nodded approvingly. "Don’t worry, I’ll help you pass the beginner levels. It can be a bit tough at first, but I got you."I rolled my eyes as I tapped the install button."Oh, and make sure to create a cool username!" Daniel added. "Something intimidating, like… ShadowSniper or QueenOfChaos. Ooh! Or maybe—""Bella
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The gunshot rang out, but it wasn’t aimed at me—or any of my men. It was shot up at the sky.I snapped my gun up, scanning the area. From the shadows, a figure emerged, his steps slow, deliberate. He held his gun raised toward the sky, but there was no fear in his posture. Instead, he carried himself like a man with nothing to lose.I kept my weapon trained on him, finger steady on the trigger. Whatever game he was playing, I wasn’t about to give him the upper hand.The man stopped a few feet away and did something unexpected.He knelt.A wicked smile stretched across his lips, his eyes glinting with something unhinged.“My master has a message for you.”I didn’t respond. My grip on the gun didn’t waver, but I could feel my patience wearing thin. This wasn’t a negotiation.The man tilted his head, amusement flickering across his face. Then, with a dry chuckle, he continued, “He said—”I pulled the trigger.The bullet hit him between the eyes, cutting off whatever nonsense he was about
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After hours of playing until our cheeks were pink and our fingers numb inside our gloves, Jesse suggested a swim to warm up.The chalet’s indoor heated pool gleamed invitingly, the tall windows letting in the soft light.Lucas splashed happily at the shallow end with Justin nearby while Jesse held our daughter carefully, letting her float gently across the water as she squealed in delight.I floated lazily, watching them, my heart so full it ached.This.This was everything.Until it wasn’t.It happened so fast I almost didn't see it.A shadow moved near the balcony windows.A figure —tall, fast, predatory —slipping silently into the pool room.And I saw the glint of metal in his hand.A knife."Lucas!" I screamed.The boy turned instinctively toward my voice — just as the man lunged.Everything slowed.I kicked off the wall hard, propelling myself across the water, but I was too far.Too slow.My heart crashed against my ribs, my scream tearing from my throat—When suddenly—Bang!
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I leaned forward, heart tightening."Go on.""It's about his son."I froze.For a moment, I thought I misheard him."His... son?""Yes," Tomas said grimly. "The child Athena carried—it was his after all. After everything fell apart, no one claimed the boy. He's in the St. Mary's Orphanage on the east side of the city."I gripped the phone tighter."And no one's...?""No, miss. No one. He's been there since he was born."My chest squeezed painfully. I swallowed hard."Thank you for telling me," I said quietly.I ended the call and stood, my mind racing.I told Jesse everything. "I’ll drive," he said, grabbing the car keys without question.The orphanage was an old, crumbling brick building tucked away in a poorer part of the city.Children played listlessly in the cracked courtyard, most too thin, too wary.My heart ached just looking at them.Then I saw it.A small boy—maybe three years old—being shoved hard by two older kids.He stumbled, falling on the concrete, a bloody scrape bloo
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Jesse took to fatherhood like he had been waiting his whole life for it.He hovered over both of us constantly —checking the room temperature,checking if she was breathing,checking if I was drinking enough water.It was both heart-melting and hilarious."Bella," he said one afternoon, practically bursting into our bedroom with a worried look, "I don’t think she’s eaten enough today."I blinked at him from the bed, where our daughter was curled against me, fast asleep and milk-drunk with a little smile on her face."Jesse," I said patiently,"She's fine. Look at her. She’s smiling."He scowled, arms crossed over his chest."I still think we should call the pediatrician."I laughed softly."We already called twice this week."He grumbled under his breath, coming over to sit carefully on the edge of the bed.Gently — so, so gently — he ran a fingertip along her tiny cheek.She yawned, wrinkling her nose, and Jesse froze, looking like someone had just handed him the keys to the univers
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Jesse took to fatherhood like he had been waiting his whole life for it.He hovered over both of us constantly —checking the room temperature,checking if she was breathing,checking if I was drinking enough water.It was both heart-melting and hilarious."Bella," he said one afternoon, practically bursting into our bedroom with a worried look, "I don’t think she’s eaten enough today."I blinked at him from the bed, where our daughter was curled against me, fast asleep and milk-drunk with a little smile on her face."Jesse," I said patiently,"She's fine. Look at her. She’s smiling."He scowled, arms crossed over his chest."I still think we should call the pediatrician."I laughed softly."We already called twice this week."He grumbled under his breath, coming over to sit carefully on the edge of the bed.Gently — so, so gently — he ran a fingertip along her tiny cheek.She yawned, wrinkling her nose, and Jesse froze, looking like someone had just handed him the keys to the univers
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"Bella? Baby, what’s wrong?"I just stood there, frozen, staring at him.I held up the test with trembling fingers.For a moment, he just blinked at it.Then he looked at me.Then back at it.And then—He dropped to his knees in front of me so fast I gasped.His hands slid up my waist, cradling my hips gently.He pressed his forehead against my stomach, breathing me in.Trembling.Overwhelmed."Are you sure?" he rasped against my skin.I nodded, tears filling my eyes.A broken laugh escaped him — choked, joyful, raw.He wrapped his arms around my waist and held me so tightly I could barely breathe."I love you," he whispered over and over."I love you so much."From that moment forward, Jesse turned into a man possessed.Protective didn’t even begin to cover it.He treated me like I was made of glass wrapped in silk wrapped in diamonds."You’re not carrying a baby," I teased him one morning as he insisted on carrying me—literally carrying me—from the bedroom to the kitchen."You’re ca
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"Come on," he said. "I have plans."I groaned dramatically, pulling the sheet over my head."More plans? I’m still recovering from last night’s plans."He laughed — a deep, beautiful sound — and tugged the sheet down gently."You’ll like these," he promised.Half an hour later, we were barefoot, hand in hand, walking along the beach.The sand was cool under our feet, the early morning sky painted in soft pinks and golds.Jesse led me to a small cove tucked away behind a wall of jagged black rocks.There, waiting for us, was a small wooden boat bobbing gently in the shallows.Two paddles rested inside.And a small wicker basket.I turned to him, raising an eyebrow."A boat ride? Seriously?"He smirked."A romantic boat ride."I snorted but allowed him to help me in anyway.We paddled lazily out into the open water.The island shrank behind us, a green gem floating in a sea of blue.Jesse opened the basket, pulling out cold lemonade, fresh fruit, and a blanket.We anchored ourselves wit
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t how I got so lucky."He leaned over, kissing me slow and deep."You weren’t lucky," he murmured against my mouth."You were destined to become only mine."Anna’s CollapseThe glass doors of the Elmore estate slammed open so hard they rattled against their frames.Anna flinched instinctively, snapping her head up from where she sat, stiff and pale, on one of the long leather couches in the grand hall.Her father stormed inside —Alexander Elmore, the man whose name had once made entire cities tremble —now glaring at his daughter with a look of absolute fury.Behind him, guards and advisors hovered uncertainly, not daring to enter the room.The air felt thick.Suffocating.Anna rose shakily to her feet, her heart thudding painfully against her ribs."Father—""Silence!" Alexander roared.The word cracked like a whip through the cavernous hall.Anna’s mouth closed with a snap.She had never seen him like this.Not even when rival empires had threatened their holdings.Not even when sc
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I sat up, rubbing my eyes, just as he strolled back into the bedroom carrying a tray.Coffee. Croissants. Strawberries.And that boyish, mischievous grin that always made my heart race."Breakfast in bed?" I teased, smiling sleepily.He set the tray down beside me and leaned in, brushing a kiss against my forehead."Not just breakfast," he said.I moved my head."Oh?"He sat down on the edge of the bed, his eyes sparkling with something... secretive."Get dressed, baby," he said, voice low and full of promise."We're leaving in an hour."I blinked."Leaving? Where?"He only grinned wider."You’ll see."An hour later, after much playful grumbling and teasing, I was dressed in casual jeans, a white shirt, and a soft leather jacket Jesse had insisted I wear.The car was already waiting downstairs.Sleek. Black. Windows tinted so dark you couldn’t see inside.I gave him a suspicious look as he opened the door for me."You're not kidnapping me, are you?"He laughed, the sound low and warm.
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He slid the phone into his pocket and crossed the room toward me.I set the teacup down as he stopped in front of me.He didn’t say anything at first.Just stood there looking at me with something soft, almost vulnerable, in his eyes.I tilted my head."What?" I asked playfully.He crouched down in front of me so we were eye level."We have a wedding to plan," he said casually, like he was suggesting dinner reservations.I blinked.Then blinked again."What wedding?" I teased, arching a brow."Whose wedding?"He chuckled, deep and low, sliding his hands along my knees, pulling me slightly closer."Ours, baby," he said softly."I’ve annulled the marriage with Anna. It’s only right... we get married."For a moment, my heart stopped.The world spun.Not from fear.But from happiness so fierce it almost knocked the breath from my lungs."Ours?" I repeated, my voice a little shaky.He nodded.Eyes steady.Sure.Certain."You’re the only one I ever wanted, Bella," he said, cupping my cheek.
