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Chapter 24: Delusions and False Dreams

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last update publish date: 2026-06-20 23:22:09

Damien

A sharp pain shot through my entire body the moment I slowly opened my eyes.

My vision remained blurry for several moments while an irritating beeping sound echoed repeatedly somewhere beside me.

I blinked several times while attempting to understand where I was.

The bright white ceiling immediately came into focus. Then the familiar scent of disinfectant reached my nose.

I was in a hospital.

Fragments of memories suddenly began rushing back into my mind.

Anna confessing that she had lie
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  • The Billionaire’s Rival Contract   Chapter 24: Delusions and False Dreams

    DamienA sharp pain shot through my entire body the moment I slowly opened my eyes.My vision remained blurry for several moments while an irritating beeping sound echoed repeatedly somewhere beside me.I blinked several times while attempting to understand where I was.The bright white ceiling immediately came into focus. Then the familiar scent of disinfectant reached my nose.I was in a hospital.Fragments of memories suddenly began rushing back into my mind.Anna confessing that she had lied.Her admitting that there had never been a pregnancy.My anger.My reckless driving.Then the blinding headlights.My chest immediately tightened.I slowly attempted to sit up, but a painful groan escaped my lips before I could fully move.My entire body ached with every movement I attempted to make, and bruises covered different parts of my arms and chest. Even breathing felt slightly uncomfortable.Still, none of the physical pain was currently occupying my thoughts because my attention rema

  • The Billionaire’s Rival Contract   Chapter 23: In Debt

    DamienThe evening had already been exhausting long before my phone suddenly began ringing.I barely glanced at the screen before answering the call. The number belonged to my bank manager.That alone immediately made me suspicious. Bank managers rarely called unless something serious had happened.I placed the phone against my ear.“Yes?”The man’s voice sounded cautious and slightly nervous.“Mr. Blackwood, I sincerely apologize for disturbing you this late, but an urgent matter requires your immediate attention.”My brows immediately furrowed.“What urgent matter could possibly require your attention after business hours?”He cleared his throat nervously before answering.“A substantial amount of money was withdrawn from one of your private accounts today.”My expression darkened almost instantly.“What do you mean?”The bank manager hesitated briefly before speaking again.“The transactions were authorized by Miss Anna herself. The amount withdrawn was extremely significant and it

  • The Billionaire’s Rival Contract   Chapter 22: What Do I Do Now?

    DamienThe gala had ended many hours ago, yet Bella’s words refused to leave my mind.No matter how hard I tried distracting myself with other things, her voice kept replaying inside my head over and over again.Her expression had remained calm and completely unaffected while she stood before me.She had not looked angry, heartbroken, or desperate for my attention anymore.The truth was. It was not her money that bothered me.It was not her status as an Edwards heiress either.It was certainly not the public recognition she was suddenly receiving. What frustrated me most was her complete indifference toward me.For years, Bella had always looked at me with hope. Last night, however, none of those emotions existed anymore.There had only been calmness inside her eyes and that calmness was somehow more disturbing than anger.The following morning, I arrived at NovaTech earlier than usual.My plan was simple. I intended to bury myself in work until those thoughts disappeared completely.

  • The Billionaire’s Rival Contract   Chapter 21: The Bussiness Gala

    BellaThe night of the business gala finally arrived. A strange mixture of excitement and nervousness settled inside my chest.I stood up slowly before making my way toward the closet.Several beautiful gowns hung neatly inside. My mother had personally arranged every option earlier that afternoon. I told her there was no need but she insisted. After dressing up and applying minimal makeup, I made my way toward the car. Sebastian already sent me a text earlier that he was downstairs waiting for me. The drive remained peaceful for several minutes. The city lights glowed beautifully outside the windows.Eventually, Sebastian broke the silence.“There is something I want you to remember tonight. Tonight belongs entirely to Bella Edwards.”I smiled back at him thankful for the encouragement. The car eventually arrived at the gala venue. The moment I stepped outside, I realized this event was much larger than I expected.The entire building glowed with elegance. Powerful business leade

  • The Billionaire’s Rival Contract   Chapter 20: I Can’t Wait!

    Bella The morning after the press conference felt nothing like my usual mornings. The moment I opened my eyes, my cellphone began vibrating endlessly against my bedside table.I reached over and picked it up before staring at the screen in surprise.There were dozens of unread messages waiting for me.Interview requests from television stations filled several notifications.Business invitations occupied another large portion of them.Partnership proposals from multiple companies continued pouring in. Even people I had not spoken to in years were suddenly trying to reconnect with me.I stared at the screen for several long moments.Then a soft laugh escaped my lips.Life truly had a strange sense of humor.For years, nobody had cared whether I existed. Now, suddenly, everybody wanted my attention.The irony was almost amusing.I placed my phone back on the table before sitting up slowly. My body still felt slightly weak from everything I had endured recently.Thankfully, my strength

  • The Billionaire’s Rival Contract   Chapter 19: Gnawing Jealousy

    DamienI stood near the entrance of the luxury boutique while absentmindedly scrolling through several unread work emails that had accumulated throughout the day.The number of pending notifications seemed endless.Ever since Bella left NovaTech, more and more problems had begun appearing one after another with alarming consistency.I was beginning to understand that certain systems inside the company depended far more heavily on her involvement than anyone had previously realized.Before I could dwell on that thought any longer, my phone suddenly began vibrating inside my hand.The screen immediately displayed NovaTech headquarters.A deep frown settled across my face.Very few people contacted me repeatedly unless the situation was serious.Without hesitation, I answered the call.“Yes?”The voice on the other end sounded tense and exhausted.“Sir, another major issue has surfaced inside the Nova Project, and none of us have been able to solve it despite trying multiple solutions.”

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