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The Billionaire's Hidden Triplets BOOK 3: CHAPTER 45
—Eloise—The Willard’s ballroom was a sea of black tie and designer dresses. Somewhere near the stage, a string quartet was doing its best to be heard over two hundred conversations.“Stop tugging at it,” Damian said.“I’m not tugging.”“You’ve adjusted that strap four times since we walked in.”I dropped my hand. The gown was deep emerald, cut simply, with a low back I’d almost talked myself out of. Amira had held it up in the fitting room and said, “If you don’t buy this, I’m buying it for you,” and that had been the end of the discussion.“You look fine,” Nathaniel said, snagging a glass of champagne from a passing tray. “You look like someone who’s going to close a deal and make a senator nervous.”“That’s the idea.”“Oh, please. Stop acting like the room is going to bite you.”I laughed because he was right. We’d been there forty minutes. I’d shaken hands with a committee chair, endured a long story from a defense contractor about his yacht, and promised an under-secretary a tour
The Billionaire's Hidden Triplets BOOK 3: CHAPTER 44
—Eloise—My parents wanted me at Green Oak Mansion, but I went home to my own house.‘I just want to be alone,’ I texted them.No calls or messages followed, and I knew they understood.In the back seat, I pulled my jacket tighter and stared out the window. I couldn’t believe I had just walked out on Caleb. I kept seeing the sorrow in his face as I left.Why did it hurt? Why did I feel empty when I’d done the right thing?The car pulled into my driveway, and I stepped out and headed inside. The house was just as I’d left it, with the staff back at work.“Welcome back, ma’am,” my housekeeper said.“Thank you.”“Would you like something to eat?”“No, thank you.”I gave a small smile, went to my room, tossed my jacket on the chair, and slid under the covers. But sleep wouldn’t come.The next morning, I was at my great-grandmother's, waiting in the living room while the butler went to fetch Mama Emelda.A few minutes later, Mama Emelda appeared at the top of the staircase, dressed in a fl
The Billionaire's Hidden Triplets BOOK 3: CHAPTER 43
—Eloise— The next morning, I took the window seat and watched my father’s security team load our luggage onto the jet, Damian’s words from last night replaying in my head.I gave him a reason to walk away. I closed my eyes, fighting back my emotions. It was already too late. Whatever Caleb and I had shared was over, and I needed to move on. If only it were that easy. My phone lit up on my lap. A message from Daniel. Let me know when you land in D.C. Safe flight. And keep the jacket. It looks better on you anyway.I almost smiled. It would have been so easy to answer him, to type something light and let the warmth of it carry me through the flight. But the face in my head wasn't Daniel's. I switched to airplane mode and tucked the phone into my pocket. A low vibration traveled through the cabin as the jet accelerated down the runway. Moments later, we were airborne, leaving Hawaii behind. Somewhere over the Pacific, Mom came down the aisle with two cups of tea and settled int
The Billionaire's Hidden Triplets BOOK 3: CHAPTER 42
—Caleb—My father didn’t let go until I did.He walked over to the sitting area by the window and sank onto the leather sofa, then glanced at the cabinet in the corner. I took the hint. I poured two glasses of red wine, handed him one, and sat across from him.We drank for a while without talking. I kept turning the glass in my hand, trying to work out where to start. He didn’t rush me. He never had. When I was a kid and wouldn’t say what was wrong, he’d just sit on the edge of my bed until I did.Finally, I put the glass down.“Séraphina and I told Kiara the truth last week,” I said. “We thought she deserved to hear it from us.”His hand stilled.“How did she take it?”“Badly.” My voice came out rougher than I intended. “She ran to the bathroom. Then she passed out at Séraphina’s house. They rushed her to the hospital, and she was admitted. The doctors said it was stress.”My father closed his eyes briefly. “Is she all right?”“She’s recovering. When she was discharged, she asked to
The Billionaire's Hidden Triplets BOOK 3: CHAPTER 41
—Amira— He stood there in a white T-shirt and blue jeans, a bouquet of flowers in hand. His cologne wrapped around me, stirring passionate memories I wasn’t ready to face. I couldn’t breathe. Not with the way my heart was pounding in my chest. “Who’s that?” Mama’s voice came from behind me. She appeared at my side and gasped. “Mr. Rivera!” For the first time since he got here, he smiled. “Good evening, Mrs. Nwosu.” “Evening. We weren't expecting you.” Mama glanced at the gift boxes. “Was that you?” Nathaniel exhaled. “Merry Christmas.” Mama grinned before turning to my cousin. “Come, Oluchi. Let's give them some privacy.” Their footsteps faded down the hallway. I glanced over my shoulder, watching them disappear… then slowly turned back to him. The father of my unborn child. He did come back after all. My breath hitched and tears pricked my eyes. “Hello,” he said. My fingers tightened around the letter. “Hi.” He stepped forward slightly, holding out th
The Billionaire's Hidden Triplets BOOK 3: CHAPTER 40
—Amira—A week later....It had been a week since Mama and I learned the DNA results— a week since Nathaniel left my house.I tried not to think about him. I tried not to miss him.A lot has happened since then.Sammy was flown to America five days ago and is currently undergoing trial in a federal court. Turned out I wasn't the only girl he'd trafficked to Mr. Nobody.And Mr. Nobody?His real name was Martinez Santiago.The FBI cracked down on his mansion and cuffed him—just before he could hop into his helicopter.“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”He was still in his pajamas. Had probably just woken up and was about to sit for breakfast.A lot of young women were rescued, a handful of them looking malnourished and ill.“Do you know who I am?” he snapped. “Let me go, now.”He tried to make a run, but an agent tactically swept him off his feet and pinned him on the marble floor.Goosebumps skidded over my skin a
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