Library
Search
Home / Romance / The Billionaire's last Offer / chapter 25: THE WALLS CLOSE IN

Share

chapter 25: THE WALLS CLOSE IN

Author: Tabitha brown
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-03 16:04:53

The recollection of Jay's sudden dismissal made me feel resentful. It felt like a slap in the face when he abruptly left after that kiss, walking away without even looking back. My rage simmered beneath the surface as my hands clenched into fists. I could no longer act as though nothing was wrong or that I was prepared to remain ignorant of the problems that surrounded them.

My thoughts set, and I bounded out of the room without a second thought. I would track down Jay and ask him questions. When I was being used as a piece in this perverse game he seemed eager to play, I refused to allow him to keep me shut out of his life.

The only sound in the penthouse was the gentle patter of my footsteps as I made my way down the corridor, my rage igniting with every stride. I was certain that he would be holed up in the study, which was his usual hiding place when the demands of the corporate world got to him. I could practically see him there, slumped over his desk, sleeves rolled up, workin
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter
Previous Chapter Next Chapter

Latest chapter

  • The Billionaire's last Offer   Chapter 39: FRACTURED RELATIONSHIP

    With my heart racing and the weight of my family's betrayal bearing down on me, I drove to Jay's apartment. Feeling as though I were drowning in quicksand, I repeatedly reenacted my chat with my mother, causing the streets to blur past. I couldn't continue to hide this from Jay; I knew what I had to do. Regardless of the repercussions, he had a right to know the truth. Jay was already there when I got there, leaning against the wall and looking anxious. As I got closer, he stood up straight, his eyes piercing and wary. He must have noticed the struggle in my eyes because, for a brief moment, his normally guarded demeanor softened. Despite my internal emotional maelstrom, I said, "We need to talk," in a firm voice. He crossed his arms across his chest and said, "Go ahead." His sharp, unwavering gaze never left mine. I forced myself to look him in the eye and inhaled deeply. "What happened to your family was due to my family. Everything that led to your father's demise was planned b

  • The Billionaire's last Offer   Chapter 38: EVELYN’S BETRAYAL

    My thoughts were racing as I walked down the hallway, repeating all of the things my mother had said to me in our most recent talk. Although her evasions and half-truths had infuriated me, I couldn't shake the nagging suspicion that she knew much more than she was admitting. I had to stop ignoring it. I needed her to come clean if she was really involved in the Sinclair family's demise—to provide me with the answers that would allow me to escape this web of lies and betrayals.I discovered her seated in the sunroom, staring out into the yard with a detached expression. My wrath flared up again when I saw her sitting there so composedly while my whole world was being upended."Mother," I exclaimed, my tone so piercing that she turned startled. "We must speak. And I want the whole truth this time."She instantly composed herself by blinking, but something—guilt, perhaps—flitted in her eyes. "Arielle, sweetheart, what's going on?"I balled my hands and tried to speak steadily, my eyes st

  • The Billionaire's last Offer   Chapter 37: UNRAVELING JAY’S PAST

    THE NEXT DAY....As I searched through every document I had once gathered from my father's study, the air felt heavier around me, stifling with questions and secrets. This was about far more than Jay and me now; it was about years of history between our families. Victor's cautions and the wary expression in Jay's eyes when he cautioned me that some realities were "dangerous" remained with me. I needed answers, whether they were hazardous or not. And until I got them, I wouldn't give up. My first destination was the attic, which was overflowing with old trunks and dusty boxes containing artifacts belonging to my family. I spent hours searching through old letters and pictures before discovering a leather-bound journal at the base of an antique wooden trunk. Based on the handwriting scribbled within, it was my father's. As I cautiously turned the delicate pages, I noticed notes mentioning the Sinclair family name, which made my heart race. I was particularly interested in one entry:

  • The Billionaire's last Offer   Chapter 36: JAY’S CONFESSION

    It was a blur on the way home. Each of Victor's remarks rang louder than the last as they replayed themselves in my mind. Jay may or may not be in love with you. In any case, he is concealing more than you can ever comprehend. As I tried to force the image of Victor's arrogant face from my mind, my hold on the steering wheel became more firm. But every time I turned off his warning, it reverberated more loudly. What if Victor had been correct? What if Jay, behind his meticulously crafted façade, had been taking advantage of me all along?In the distance, the black silhouette of the mansion seemed more ominous and chilly than normal. After parking, I inhaled deeply and entered, my shoes clicking on the marble floor as I searched for Jay. It was too quiet in the house. Every room I went into was filled with shadows, as though every area of this opulent home was a part of the lies and secrets Victor had alluded to.At last, I located him in his study, standing with his back to me and his

  • The Billionaire's last Offer   Chapter 35: PERVERSE BENEFIT

    It seemed as though there were secrets hiding around every corner and unsaid statements filling the space. Opposite me, Victor Reyes stood with his arms crossed and an angry composure. He was relishing every moment of my bewilderment and mounting mistrust. "Victor," I spoke once more, trying to sound as calm as I could despite my internal turmoil. "Be honest with me. In all of this, what is your actual role? How involved are you in the conflict between Sinclair and Vandenberg?" His lips curled into a smile as he cocked his head. "Why do you think I'm the one stirring things up, Arielle? I haven't done anything—well, nothing unnecessary, anyway." "So why is it that you are at the center of this mess?" With a strong voice, I shot back. "It appears like your shadow is connected to Jay, his family, and the business conflict. And I'm curious as to why." Victor's eyes were unreadable as he stared at me for too long. As if he were weighing each word, he answered slowly, "I think you're o

  • The Billionaire's last Offer   Chapter 34: THE LETTER

    With the weight of the letter like a stone in my chest, I sat back in my father's former study and stared at it. Each letter in the worn script was a hint at secrets I had never been told, whispering to me from the past. My father's comments, which were tinged with mystery and remorse, sounded like a last-ditch effort to communicate across time. Every line contained shadows that I had never noticed before, waiting to draw me in."It was a betrayal that neither Evelyn nor I could have predicted." The Sinclairs. The handwriting was shaky and erratic in spots, as though the writer had been unsure about how much to divulge. The reference of a contract—a deal gone wrong that somehow tied us to the predicament we were in today—was then written in ragged letters.My mind was racing, and my heart was pounding. Evelyn, my mother, had never discussed my father's business or anything related to his history. However, this letter suggested that she was far more knowledgeable than she had previousl

More Chapters

You may also like

Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status