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Chapter 10: Lockdown
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2026-03-23 23:18:03
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Trapped by the CEO Chapter 20: The Breach
Seven months later.The eastern wing of the penthouse had been transformed into a state of the art maternity suite that rivaled the best private hospitals in the world. Julian Thorne left nothing to chance.Maya stood by the reinforced glass window, resting her hands on the heavy curve of her nine month pregnant belly. The city below was blanketed in a thick layer of winter snow, peaceful and quiet.She felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her from behind. Julian pulled her flush against his chest, resting his chin on her shoulder. His large hands covered hers over the baby.You should be resting, Julian murmured, pressing a soft kiss to the side of her neck. Dr. Evans said your blood pressure was slightly elevated this morning.Maya leaned back into his solid warmth, letting out a heavy sigh. I have been resting for seven months, Julian. I am going out of my mind. If I have to watch one more documentary about ocean life while you and Leo monitor my heart rate on your tablets, I am
Trapped by the CEO Chapter 19: The Boardroom Coup
The mahogany table in the Thorne Tech boardroom was long enough to land a small aircraft, but today, it felt suffocatingly small.Julian sat at the head of the table, radiating a cold, impenetrable authority. He wore a charcoal suit that looked like armor. To his immediate right sat Maya. She was no longer hiding in oversized, drab clothing. She wore a sleek, tailored navy dress that hinted at the tiny, growing bump at her waist. She looked every inch the billionaire's wife, but her hands were clasped tightly in her lap.The quarterly earnings report had just concluded, but none of the twelve board members were packing up their briefcases. The air was thick with tension.Richard Sterling, the oldest and most vocal member of the board, cleared his throat. He was a man who smelled of expensive cigars and old money, and he had hated Julian since the day Julian took over the company.Before we adjourn, Richard said, steepling his fingers, there is the matter of corporate stability to addr
Trapped by the CEO Chapter 18: Glass and Fire
The penthouse was silent, the kind of heavy, expensive quiet that only existed eighty floors above the city.It was past midnight. The laser grid in the living room was armed, the kids were fast asleep in the newly secured east wing, and Maya was wide awake, staring at the ceiling of the master bedroom.She rolled over, the cool silk sheets sliding against her bare skin. The space beside her was empty, the mattress completely cold. Julian was still in his office.For the past three days, Julian had been operating on pure adrenaline and protective instinct. He had hired a new security detail, interviewed six pediatricians, and ordered a background check on the entire building staff. He was treating her pregnancy like a hostile corporate takeover. It was incredibly sweet, but it was also suffocating.Maya sat up, letting the silk sheet fall away. She didn't want the billionaire CEO tonight. She didn't want the overprotective bodyguard. She wanted her husband.She slipped out of bed, ign
Trapped by the CEO Chapter 17: Code Baby
The Gulfstream G650 touched down on the private airstrip outside New York City with a landing so smooth it wouldn't have rippled a glass of water.Maya unbuckled her seatbelt, reaching for her carry-on bag. "That was fast. I barely finished my...""Do not touch that," Julian said instantly, his hand shooting out to stop hers.Maya blinked. "It is a Kindle, Julian. It weighs six ounces.""You are pregnant," Julian stated, as if this medical fact precluded her from lifting e-readers. "I will carry it."He unbuckled his own belt and stood up, buttoning his suit jacket. He looked impeccable as always, but there was a new, frantic energy vibrating under his calm exterior. He grabbed her Kindle, her purse, his briefcase, and—before she could protest—scooped Maya herself up into his arms."Julian!" Maya laughed, swatting his chest. "I can walk! I am pregnant, not broken.""The doctor said to avoid stress," Julian said, marching toward the exit ramp. "Walking is stress. Stairs are stress. Gra
Trapped by the CEO Chapter 16: The Next Chapter
The sound of the ocean crashing against the stilts of the overwater villa was supposed to be relaxing. To Julian Thorne, it was the only sound keeping him grounded as he paced the length of the massive bedroom.It was day seven of their honeymoon. The first six days had been a blur of sun, sand, and locking the bedroom doors to make up for five lost years. But this morning, Julian had woken up to an empty bed and the sound of Maya getting violently sick in the master bathroom.Julian stopped pacing and stared at the closed bathroom door.Maya? he called out, his voice laced with a rare, unfiltered panic. Let me in. I am calling the island's medical staff.I am fine, Julian, Maya's voice came through the thick wood, sounding weak and breathless. Just... give me a minute. Must have been the seafood from last night.Julian did not care about giving her a minute. The Ice King was used to solving problems with billions of dollars and sheer force of will, but he could not fix whatever was h
Trapped by the CEO Chapter 15: The Promise
Six months later.The tropical sun of the private Bahamian island filtered through the sheer white curtains of the overwater villa, casting a warm, golden glow across the polished mahogany floor.Maya stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror, staring at her reflection. She was no longer the exhausted, terrified assistant hiding in drab grey suits and thick glasses. The woman looking back at her was radiant. She wore a custom silk wedding gown that clung perfectly to every curve, the delicate lace detailing trailing down her back.The heavy oak door of the master suite clicked open.Maya gasped, spinning around, her hands flying to her hips. Julian, you are not supposed to be in here! It is bad luck to see the bride before the ceremony.Julian Thorne stepped into the room, closing and locking the door behind him with a decisive click. He was already dressed in a sharp, midnight-blue tuxedo that fit his broad shoulders flawlessly. He looked every inch the ruthless billionaire CEO,
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