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Chapter 26: The Enemy within
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Last Updated : 2025-03-10Taming Mr Billionaire    Chapter 28: End of the Line
Edward POVI have been waiting for this moment. Waiting to look Susan in the eyes and witness her crumble under the weight of her own faults. She believed she could betray me by setting up Vanessa, working with Rodrigo, and walking away unscathed? No. She had already played her hand, and now it was my turn.I had my secretary set up a private meeting in one of my lesser-known apartments in the city. Somewhere neutral, where Susan wouldn't feel compelled to run.My intentions were very calculated, masked under the intention of an attempt to make peace with her and an apology. The way a moth drew to flame, she fell for it. The day was Friday, April 5th of 2024.8pm came and Susan arrived. She dressed in a way that screamed desperation, with a short white dress. Her eyes brightened up when she spotted me, as if she still thought she had a shot.I let her believe that.For now.She pushed some strands of her blonde hair behind her ears, giving me a little smile.âEdwardâĶ I was not e
Last Updated : 2025-03-11Taming Mr Billionaire    Chapter 29: Glamour and Danger
Vanessa POVSaturday, April 6th 2024The night of the charity event came. Edward and Daniel somehow found a way to cooperate and make it work. The news was everywhere. Silver tech and co. In unity with Westborne inc.A charity event masked under a gala.I would have loved for Mandi to come with me but she insisted on staying back home with the kids because of the recent threats.The phone call scared me but I decided to not let it affect the plans. If I chose to go into hiding, I would be giving the person exactly what they wanted, playing right into their hands.Tonight I was going to remind everyone, that I am Vanessa Coleman and I fear no one.I invited Bella Swift, her son Jacob is a friend of Liam. She had been very helpful with the fashion house set up, and this time she would come with her husband for the event. He is a billionaire like Edward, and since they once worked together, they were sure to get along. Bella dropped Jacob off at the Mansion and Mandi and I planned some
Last Updated : 2025-03-12Taming Mr Billionaire    Chapter 30: Glamour and Danger pt.2
Vanessa POV Across the room, admirers' stray looks lingered. Men who weren't Edward or Daniel looked at me with interest, their gazes approving, lingering a second too long. I smirked and raised my glass to my lips. Bella and I continued to talk, discussing the vibe of the evening and the newest adjustments. Daniel's stare could be felt from across the room on occasion. And then he was there alongside me. His appearance drew attention without effort. I rose my head slightly, my breath stopped in my mouth as I spotted the expression in his eyesâdark, intense, and full of unsaid meaning. "You look breathtaking tonight, Princess," he remarked, his voice tinted with something dangerously appealing. His lips twisted into a smile, his gaze running over my physique, fired a spark of heat through me. I kept my look calm. "You've already said that before, Daniel."âAnd Iâll say it as many times Darling.â He replied as he moved closer. âIâm trying my best not to steal you away from
Last Updated : 2025-03-15Taming Mr Billionaire    Chapter 31: Aftermath and Dangerous payback
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Last Updated : 2025-03-18Taming Mr Billionaire    Chapter 32: Shattered Illusion
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Last Updated : 2025-03-19Taming Mr Billionaire    Chapter 33: Dirty Little Secret
Daniel POVThe moment Wendy walked in and Vanessa left, the atmosphere changed. Wendy's smile faltered, and her golden eyes narrowed. She was dressed too well. Perhaps overdressed even. Her hair rested on her shoulders in waves, brunette in color. and her makeup was flawless.She was also putting on a designer gown. This was all too much for just a visit to my penthouse.Whatâs the catch? Wendy Hawthorne was certainly a handful.The mask she wore wasnât enough to conceal the slight trembling of her fingers, or the way her eyes roamed about, like she was searching for something,â power, affirmation, control.âDaniel, sweetheart.â She said softly, trying to sound gentle.âI needed to see you. I still want us, and the life we promised each other.â I sighed in exhaustion. I wasnât ready for all this.âWhat are you really doing here Wendy? Tell me the truth.â She flashed me her catchy grin, the one she'd used on red carpets, with directors, and on me. "I just got out of rehab," she
Last Updated : 2025-03-20Taming Mr Billionaire    Chapter 34- Whispers, Surprises and Sweet Distractions
Vanessa POVI moved across the length of my bedroom, my arms crossed over my chest as I listened to Mandiâs fingers moving across her laptop keyboard. She had crossed her legs and was sitting on my bed, her gaze moving across the screen and a deep furrow developing between her brows.The children, Liam, Gwen and James were sitting on the floor, playing with their toys, unknown to them of the scandal that had my head racing.Mandi let out a faint whistle."Wow. Wendy Hawthorne is a piece of work.âI stopped pacing. âWhat did you find?" She turned the laptop towards me, and I leaned in to examine the writing. This is Wendy Hawthorne: A Story of Talent, Chaos, and Tumultuous Romance.The blog stated that Wendy is an award-winning actress, praised as one of Hollywoodâs brightest stars. She had also starred in three blockbuster filmsâtwo romance dramas and one high-octane action thrillerâthat had all become instant hits and internet sensations. Directors loved her, audiences adored
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