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The Billionaire’s One-night Stand Chapter Twenty-one: The beginning of Doom
Author’s POV “Can I quickly use your restroom?” Amelia asked.Anne and Lucian exchanged a quick glance before Anne responded.“Sure. Take this way; the bathroom is by your…“Left,” Anne and Amelia said as the same time.Anne looked at her confused but Amelia let out a faint smile.“I used to visit when…” She said looking Lucian and Anne immediately understood what she meant.“Oh,” she said.“Anyways, help yourself,” she added.Amelia thanked them and made her way towards the bathroom but when she was out of sight, she diverted. Instead, she want to the Maids’ quarters. There was someone in particular she was looking for. Someone who owed her a favor, someone who she thought would use useful in her master revenge plan. She got to a door and knocked on it before walking in. There was a young woman lying on the bed and reading a book. She immediately got to her feet when she saw Amelia walk in.“I had a feeling you’d still be in this room,” Amelia said.“Miss Amelia,” the young woman sa
The Billionaire’s One-night Stand Chapter Twenty-two : The Truth Emerges
Author's POV"What video? Show me," Anne requested.Daisy handed the phone to Anne and she played the video. There was a young man being interviewed by the press. His face was blurred so they couldn't tell who it was."Are you trying to tell us that the baby Lucian's wife, Anne Baker is carrying is not Lucian's but yours?" The reporter asked."Yes it is," the man said."And how sure are you?" The reporter asked."I am a 100 percent sure. You see, after becoming Lucian's One-night stand, she realized that she needed a rich man in her life so Anne approached me and begged me to make her pregnant. She wanted to use the pregnancy to extort money from Lucian," the young man said."And why are you only just coming out with the truth now? I'm sure the viewers at home want to know," the reporter asked."She paid me to be quiet and not tell anyone about it but I've not had peace since then. I don't want my fellow man to suffer in the hands of that nasty woman no more. Lucian deserves to know
The Billionaire’s One-night Stand Chapter Twenty-three : The Nasty comments and Assumptions
Author's POVStill on his knees, Lucian peered guiltily and repentantly into Anne's eyes. "I'm so sorry for everything I've put you through, Anne, he said softly, his voice filled with regret. I should have trusted you right away, but I let my rage to cloud my judgment."When Anne noticed the sincerity in Lucian's look, her eyes began to flood up with tears. "We've both had a difficult time with this whole situation, Lucian. I want us to get through this together because I love it," she said."I love you too, Anne," Lucian said as he nodded and his voice broke. "We were torn apart by my skepticism and rage, but I vow to mend the situation.""It's fine Lucian. I probably would have done the same if I were you," she said."Thanks my love," Lucian said, holding her hands in his as he kissed them."Please get up. I don't like seeing you kneel," Anne said.With his gaze fixed on Anne, Lucian stood up. They embraced one another tightly, comforting one another in their mutual love and res
The Billionaire’s One-night Stand Chapter Twenty-four: Unveiling the Conspirato
Author's POVAfter leaving for work the next day, Anne called her friends over and they helped her pack. After about an hour when they were done packing, they set out to leave the house but then the house staff began to ask her questions like where she was going with her boxes. But Anne didn't answer any of them.After loading all her bags into Kiama's booth, Kiama drove Anne and the other ladies to the airport where Anne was going to board a plane out of San Francisco, California.Anne was preparing to leave the life she had created with Lucian. She struggled mightily with her choice, but the onslaught of criticism and scrutiny from the public had grown intolerable. Her feelings were a tumultuous combination of anguish, relief, and uncertainty as Kiana drove towards the airport. When Anne arrived at the airport, her friends volunteered to support her and assist her with her luggage. After exchanging tearful goodbyes, Anne moved toward the exit, leaving the life she had known behind.
The Billionaire’s One-night Stand Chapter Twenty-five: Lucian’s Revenge Plans
Author’s POV Lucian remarked, “I want you to break the news of my divorce to your news channel.”“What? What kind of request is that?” Said his companion.“Just trust me. I have a plan, “Lucian replied.The unexpected request surprised Lucian’s acquaintance, who was perplexed as to why Lucian would wish to make his divorce public. But knowing Lucian’s cunning ways, he chose to listen to him out.“Lucian, this is very strange.”His friend questioned skeptically, “Why would you want to make your divorce public? “I need to set up a smokescreen or a distraction. I want Amelia and David to think their plan worked by revealing my contract marriage since they believe they have won. They will be caught off guard if I publicly announce my divorce. They won’t understand my actual motives.”His companion scowled, still uncertain of the strategy. “But won’t this further harm your reputation?”Nodding, Lucian.“In a word, yeah. I’m prepared to make the sacrifice, though. They’ll stop thinking
The Billionaire’s One-night Stand Chapter Twenty-six : Reunion of hearts bound by Love
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The Billionaire’s One-night Stand Chapter Twenty-Seven : Back from the Dead
Author's POVA few minutes later, Kiama came back to Lucian, her face mixed with surprise and delight.“Lucian, you won’t believe who that was on the phone,” she cried.Lucian arched his brow. “Whose was it? It was Anne’s mother, Rachel,” said Kiama.Lucian’s mouth dropped open in shock.“Anne’s biological mother? I believed that her mom died when Anne was still a baby.”Kiama gave a nod..“Someone called me some days back. I wanted to ignore it because I thought it was a scammer trying to scam me.”Lucian was looking at her eagerly and surprised too.“I finally decided to pick the call and found out that it was Rachel, Anne’s mother. She has been trying to contact Anne for years and had been alive all these years.”Things were being spoken that Lucian couldn’t believe.“Does Anne know about this?” Lucian asked“Obviously she doesn’t. I don’t know how she’s going to take the news,” Kiama said. “Have you told Daisy and Gemma?” Lucian asked.“I haven’t said anything to them either. I
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