All Chapters of The Billionaire’s Bet: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

118 Chapters

Chapter 10

MARCUSI sat across from Nicole's mother, Mrs. Zachary, feeling incredibly uneasy. I knew that this meeting was going to be intense. Her eyes locked onto mine, and I felt as if I was being interrogated. Every time I opened my mouth to speak, I felt like she was dissecting my words.I had just confessed to her that I loved her daughter and let's just say the atmosphere wasn't pleasant. I could only imagine what was going through her mindMrs. Zachary's face remained stoic, but her eyes betrayed a hint of surprise. "I see. And what does this have to do with me?"I took a deep breath. This was not the response I was hoping for. “I want to ask for your blessing to marry her.""Absolutely not," she said firmly.I was taken aback. "I'm sorry, what do you mean?"Mrs. Zachary took a deep breath and leaned back in her chair. "I'm sorry, but I have to be clear. I cannot allow you to marry my daughter," she said firmly.As soon as the words left her mouth, I heard gasps from Nina and Darla, who
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Chapter 11

NICOLE I could tell that my mother was incredibly upset. Her face was filled with anger, and it was clear that she was very angry about something. I had never seen her so mad before, and it was worrying to see her like this. As I looked on, Marcus slowly got up from his seat and made his way out of the room. He even gave me a peace-out sign before he left.Feeling confused and upset, I turned to my mom and asked her, "Mom, why did you do that?" I couldn't understand what had caused her to react in such a way, and I was desperate for an explanation.My mom gave me a disapproving look that made me feel uneasy. "Have all the men on earth suddenly vanished that you had to settle for Marcus?" she asked, her tone laced with sarcasm.I was taken aback by her comment. I couldn't understand why she was being so harsh towards Marcus. So, I frowned and replied, "What's wrong with getting married to Marcus? You still haven't given me a valid reason for your disapproval."I was determined not to
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Chapter 12

NICOLE It had been two weeks since Damian's heart surgery, and although I had been spending most of my time at the hospital, I couldn't help but think about Marcus. We had been meeting up in secret since the day Damian was admitted.Marcus had invited me to an event, one of his friends was celebrating his son’s first birthday. He had told me it was going to be grand and I should dress for the occasion.I was in my room with Nina going through my closet, thinking of what to wear. “Gosh! I’m so tired I’ve been rummaging through my closet, still I haven’t seen the perfect outfit” I sighed, slumping on the bed.“Let’s keep searching, we will find something soon,” Nina said.“Most of my clothes are just casual wear, how do I find a cloth that’s elegant?” “Who even does a grand party for a one year old anyways”“The people of high class obviously” Nina said“Come on, you have to find something,” Nina said, standing in front of me with her hands on her hips. “You can’t be late to this part
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Chapter 13

MARCUSI was sound asleep, dreaming of nothing in particular, when my phone rang, jolting me awake. I fumbled for the phone on my bedside table, groaning as I answered the call."Hello?" I grumbled, my voice heavy with sleep.“Marcus, it's me, Mike," came the urgent voice on the other end of the line.Mike was my cousin from my mother’s side."Mike? What's going on? Why are you calling me in the middle of the night?""I need you to come to the old abandoned warehouse on Oak Street. Something important has come up."I frownedWhy did he need me to go there in the middle of the night? What could be so urgent?It better not be a prank “What's going on?" I asked, my mind racing with possibilities."I can't explain it over the phone," he said urgently. "Just trust me and come here. It is important."I threw on some clothes and hopped in my car, the sense of unease growing stronger with each passing moment. The night was dark and eerie, and the street lights flickered ominously as I pulled
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Chapter 14

NICOLE"Hey there," Marcus' voice came through the phone. "Are your parents around? My dad was planning to visit them today."I paused for a moment before answering, "Yeah, they're at home, but I need to check with them first.""Okay, no problem," Marcus replied. "Just shoot me a text once you've talked to them."With that, he hung up the phone, leaving me to handle the task of getting my parents' approval for the visit.I let out a deep sigh, feeling a mix of emotions. It was hard to process the fact that the highly respected and well-known Mr. Russell was coming to visit my parents in their humble apartment.It seemed that Marcus was serious about this marriage proposal if he was willing to bring his father all the way from South Dakota to Florida just to meet my parents.I didn't know how to feel. That the well respected and well known Mr Russell was coming to see my parents in their lowly apartment.Marcus must mean this marriage thing for him to bring his father to Florida all th
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Chapter 15

NICOLE I looked at Nina nervously, feeling like I was losing my mind. "Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Who would have thought?" she said with a teasing grin.I rolled my eyes and put my head down, trying to hide my embarrassment. "I guess no one," I said with a sigh. "Do you think he feels the same way toward me?"Nina shrugged. "You would have to ask him that," she said.I felt a knot form in my stomach at the thought of bringing up my feelings to him. What if he didn't feel the same way? What if it made things awkward between us?“I don't know if I'm ready for that yet," I said, feeling a mix of fear and uncertainty.Nina gave me a sympathetic look. "I understand, but you can't keep holding onto these feelings forever. You have to decide if it's worth taking the risk."“I'm nervous," I whispered to Nina as we made our way to the sitting room. "What if he doesn't want to have anything to do with me aside from the contract?"Nina noticed my unease and placed a comforting hand on my s
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Chapter 16

NICOLEI stepped into the dimly lit bar in downtown Miami, scanning the crowded room for my old friends. It had been years since I had seen them, and I was both excited and nervous to catch up. As I navigated through the throngs of people, I finally spotted them in a corner booth, laughing and chatting over cocktails.“Nicole!" they exclaimed in unison as I approached, pulling me into a group hug. I settled into the booth, ordering a drink.As we chatted, I couldn't help but notice that there seemed to be an underlying tension between two of my friends. They would exchange glances, and their voices would lower when they spoke to each other. I decided to ask about it, hoping to ease any tension."Is everything okay between you two?" I asked, looking back and forth between them.There was a moment of silence, and then Emily spoke up. "Actually, we've been having a bit of a disagreement lately," she said, her voice tinged with uncertainty."What's been going on?" I asked, sensing that th
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Chapter 17

MARCUSThe guy stood up and left. I saw his jaw tick and his fist clenched before he left.I would admit it. I had asked my driver to follow Nicole’s movement. I had been with her since she arrived at the bar. It was all just laughter and cruising between her and her friends.I was just hanging out in a corner, not bothering anyone, when I noticed a tall guy approaching Nicole. At first glance, he seemed like just an average guy and didn't seem to be a threat to me in terms of wealth or status.However, I couldn't help but feel a bit on edge when I saw him talking to her. So, I decided to wait and see how things played out. To my surprise, he didn't leave right away. In fact, he seemed to be enjoying her company and was visibly relieved by her presence.Nicole smiled and they both laughed at something one of them said. I didn't like that.Who was this guy? And what gave him the effrontery to be with my woman?I paused at that. Did I just say, my woman?Anyways I had to butt in, when
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Chapter 18

NICOLEMarcus leaned in and pressed his lips to mine, catching me off guard. For a moment, I was shocked and unsure of what to do. But then I felt a dizzying sensation and I gave in, kissing him back.As we continued to kiss, I became lost in the moment, making sloppy noises in the process. It was as if the rest of the world had faded away and there was only us.But then, as if a fog had lifted, I opened my eyes and saw a faint figure in the distance. It was Anthony, crumpling a coffee cup with his fist. His expression was one of anger and hurt, and without a word, he stormed off.Why was he so worked up?That was the last thought I had before I fell asleep on Marcus' shoulder and felt him carry me bridal style.****I slowly opened my eyes, squinting against the bright sunlight streaming through the window. I felt disoriented and confused, unable to remember how I had gotten here. I looked around and realized I was in a large bedroom, with plush furniture and elegant decor.As I trie
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Chapter 19

NICOLE“What are you doing here?” I asked narrowing my eyes at him.How did he even get my house address? I didn't mention it during our conversation yesterday so how did he locate my place?“That is no way to welcome a guest. Would you at least let me in, I've been waiting at the doorstep since” he said.I couldn't believe his nerves. I glared at him for a moment before finally knocking on the door to let us in. Nina was inside, and I couldn't wait to see her reaction about this unexpected guest.“Who was the guy that dropped you off? I thought you said you were single,' he asked.'Did I mention he was my boyfriend?' I retorted. 'What's it to you anyways?''I saw you kiss him last night,' he said.I gritted my teeth, trying to contain my frustration. Why was he so interested in my love life? I ignored him and knocked on the door for the second time, hoping that Nina would answer soon."At the second knock, Nina opened the door and we were greeted with the sight of her having honey a
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