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Chapter 30: Lily's Crisis
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The Billionaire’s Broken Contract Chapter 34: Shifting Dynamics
Riley's POVThe charity auction was in full swing when Victoria made her move. She'd been circling us all evening like a predator waiting for the perfect moment to strike."Ladies and gentlemen," the auctioneer announced, "our next item is a week at the Graham Estate in the Hamptons, generously donated by Brett Graham himself."The crowd murmured with interest. The Graham Estate was legendary—two hundred acres of pristine beachfront property that had never been photographed for magazines."Bidding starts at fifty thousand."Hands shot up immediately. The price climbed quickly—seventy-five, one hundred, one-fifty."Two hundred thousand," Victoria called out, her voice carrying across the room.Brett's jaw tightened almost imperceptibly. "What is she doing?""Being Victoria," I said quietly."Two-fifty," another bidder countered."Three hundred thousand." Victoria's smile was sharp as she looked directly at me. "For such a worthy cause."The bidding continued, but I could feel the shift
The Billionaire’s Broken Contract Chapter 33: The Fightback
Riley's POVThe dress Brett had chosen for me was a deep emerald green that hugged every curve, with a neckline that was elegant without being modest. It cost more than most people made in a year, but as I stared at myself in the mirror, I realized it wasn't the dress that had changed—it was me.The woman looking back at me had steel in her eyes and fire in her spine. This wasn't the broken victim who had begged for scraps. This was a woman who had nothing left to lose and everything to fight for."You look beautiful."I turned to find Brett in the doorway, resplendent in his black tuxedo. For a moment, I saw something raw in his expression before the familiar mask slipped back into place."Thank you.""Are you ready for this?""Are you?"He smiled, and there was something almost proud in it. "I'm beginning to think I underestimated you.""You did."The ride to the Metropolitan Museum was silent, the city lights blurring past the tinted windows as Brett sat across from me, his attenti
The Billionaire’s Broken Contract Chapter 32: The Ultimatum
Riley's POVThe penthouse looked exactly the same, but I felt like a different person walking into it. The marble floors that had once intimidated me now felt like a battlefield I was preparing to conquer.Brett stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his back to me as he spoke on the phone. His voice carried that familiar cold authority that had once made me tremble."I don't care what the stockholders think. Handle it."He turned as I entered, and for a split second, I saw something flicker in his steel-gray eyes. Surprise? Relief? It was gone before I could identify it."You came back.""I had no choice?"Brett ended his call and walked toward me, his movements predatory and controlled. "You always have a choice, Riley. That's what makes this interesting.""My daughter is dying.""I'm aware." He stopped just close enough that I could smell his cologne, that expensive scent that used to make me dizzy. "Dr. Vasquez has been very thorough in her reports.""You've been checking on Lily?
The Billionaire’s Broken Contract Chapter 31: The Breaking Point
Riley's POV"Brett." The name escaped my lips like a prayer and a curse combined.Dr. Vasquez nodded grimly. "His people have been calling all morning. They want to know about Lily's paternity, her medical history, everything."I stared at the monitors surrounding my daughter's bed, the steady beeping suddenly feeling like a countdown timer. "Why would he care about Tom?""I don't know. But Riley, you need to understand something." Dr. Vasquez pulled up a chair beside me. "The hospital board is getting nervous. The media attention, the photographers camping outside it's becoming a liability.""What are you saying?""I'm saying we may not be able to treat Lily here much longer. Not with this circus following you."My hands clenched into fists. "She's dying, and you're worried about your reputation?""I'm worried about all my patients. The disruption is affecting everyone."The door burst open, and Marcus Webb stepped inside, his military bearing unmistakable even in civilian clothes. B
The Billionaire’s Broken Contract Chapter 30: Lily's Crisis
Riley's POVThe motel room felt like a prison cell as I watched Lily's small chest rise and fall with labored breaths. The fluorescent light overhead flickered intermittently, casting shadows that made her pale skin look almost translucent."Mommy, my chest hurts."Lily's voice was barely a whisper, but it cut through me like a blade. I pressed my palm against her forehead. It was burning hot."I know, baby. We're going to get you help."I reached for my phone with shaking hands, scrolling through my contacts until I found Dr. Vasquez's number. The phone rang three times before she answered."Riley? How is Lily doing?""She's getting worse. Her fever is spiking and she's having trouble breathing."There was a pause on the other end. "Bring her to the emergency room immediately. I'll meet you there.""But the photographers""Riley, this is about Lily's life. Nothing else matters right now."The line went dead as I stared at the phone, my mind racing. The moment we stepped outside, the
The Billionaire’s Broken Contract Chapter 29: Family Rejection
Riley's POVThe motel room smelled like cigarettes as Lily slept fitfully on the sagging bed while I sat by the window, watching the news coverage of my humiliation.Brett's press conference played on repeat, each word a fresh wound."Her situation was unfortunate.""The deception was disappointing.""That remains to be seen."I'd known he would do this. Known he would choose his reputation over me. But hearing it, seeing the cold dismissal in his eyes, felt like dying.My phone rang; it was an unknown number."Riley? Riley, is that you?"I froze. "Mom?""I saw the news. I saw what you've become."My mother's voice was sharp with disgust. I hadn't spoken to her in two years, not since she'd told me I was "dead to her" for getting pregnant."Mom, I can explain""Explain? Explain what? That you've been living like an animal? That you've been whoring yourself to some billionaire?""It's not like that.""Isn't it? The whole world is watching you dig through garbage, Riley. Do you know how
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