All Chapters of The Billionaire’s Bet: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

118 Chapters

Chapter 30

MARCUSAfter the whole drama had ended, my parents bid us goodbye, and Nicole and I made our way towards the car.As we arrived at the rooftop bar, we were greeted by the sound of laughter and music. Nicole and Nina took a seat next to each other, and Nina marveled at the breathtaking view.“This is beautiful”, Nina saidNicole seemed a little distant, lost in thought. Nina nudged her gently and shot her a warm smile.Just as the night began to wind down, Jamal, my college friend, arrived. I had called him earlier, hoping to introduce him to Nina.“Hey, man!” Jamal's hand shot out, and we connected in a firm handshake. With a little flourish, we bumped fists, and I couldn't help but grin.“I'm great," I said, glancing over at the ladies. "Ladies, this is my friend, Jamal. Jamal, this is Nicole my fiance, and Nina her best friend”Jamal stepped forward, extending his hand. "Nice to meet you, Nina."Nina shook his hand, her eyes sparkling. "Nice to meet you too, Jamal.“I love your cute
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Chapter 31

MARCUSI ran to check all the restrooms in the house, opening and slamming the door in the process, but all I found were empty sinks and neatly folded towels.Nicole wasn't there.Nina approached me with a terrified look on her face and shook her head, “I can't find her”.Just then, Jamal strolled up to us with a grin on his face, completely unaware of the situation.He wrapped his arm around Nina's waist and teasingly asked, "What's with the worried looks? Nervous about the big day?"“We haven't seen Nicole” I replied“And have you tried calling her phone?" Jamal asked, his voice tinged with concern."It's not going through, and it seems to be switched off," I replied with a frustrated sigh, running my fingers through my hair.I had already combed through every nook and cranny of the house, but Nicole was nowhere to be found. I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that was creeping over me.Just then, my chef walked up to us with a sense of urgency. "Excuse me, Master, but I have
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Chapter 32

NICOLE I groaned and slowly opened my eyes, only to be met with darkness. I blinked a few times, trying to adjust to my surroundings, and as my vision cleared, I realized that I was in a dimly lit room.I tried to move, only to find that my arms and legs were chained to the bed I was lying on. Panic surged through my veins as I frantically tried to free myself from the restraints. I struggled against the chains, the metal biting into my skin as I pulled against them with all my might. But the restraints held fast, refusing to give way.I could hear the sound of my breathing echoing off the walls. I strained my ears, listening for any other sounds that might give me a clue as to where I was, but all I could hear was the beating of my own heart.My mind raced as I tried to piece together what had happened. Had I been drugged and brought here? Who could have done this to me? Was anyone looking for me?I closed my eyes, taking deep breaths to calm myself down.I glanced over at the
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Chapter 33

MARCUSIt's been 3 days since Nicole went missing without any proof of where she was. I was beyond paranoid now. Everyone was worried and the police had been contacted, but they were still doing their investigation.I hated that it was taking too long.Nina had told me that some of Nicole’s clothes were missing from her closet.I slumped onto the couch, the TV flickering in the background, Jamal walked in. His presence was a small comfort, but it didn't do much to ease the turmoil inside me.“Hey man, how are you holding up?" he asked.I just shook my head, a gesture that conveyed more than any words could.My eyes glazed over as I stared at the blank screen, my thoughts spiraling out of control. I hated that the police investigation was taking so long, every passing minute felt like an eternity. I couldn't bear the thought of not knowing where Nicole was, or if she was even okay."I'm going crazy, Jamal. I don't understand what happened. We searched everywhere, and we found out t
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Chapter 34

NICOLEI sat on the edge of the bed, my eyes wandering around the room, examining every detail for the hundredth time. The same white walls, the same grey curtains, the same wooden nightstand. I let out a sigh, feeling trapped in this place.I wanted to scream and throw things, but instead, I just sat there, staring blankly at the wall.Anthony comes once in a while to check up on me and hand me things. He even brought some of my underwear and dresses.I was sick and tired of the place. I haven't been outside in like 3 days. I missed Marcus, Nina, heck I missed my family.And what's taking them so long? Why haven't they disovered me yet?Please locate me, please locate meI heard Anthony footsteps approaching the door. I didn't want to give Anthony the satisfaction of seeing me awake and alert.I closed my eyes and let my body go limp, pretending to be fast asleep. The door creaked open, and I could feel Anthony's presence in the room.The scent of his cologne filled my nostrils, and
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Chapter 35

MARCUSThe SOS message on Nina’s phone read, “HELP ME”, My heart raced as I read the message and a lump formed in my throat. I didn't need to ask who it was from, the words screamed Nicole's name.Without a second thought, I frantically tried to call the number. My fingers trembled as I hit the call button, but the line went straight to voicemail. I tried again, and again, but each time there was no answer.Nina's eyes widened in concern and she turned to me. "This is serious," she said. "We have to find out where this is coming from."Together, we dialed the number repeatedly, but it was as if the phone had been switched off. Frustration and fear gripped me as I realized that time was running out. "What the hell is going on?" I yelled, my voice trembling with panic. "Nicole didn't just disappear. She was taken, and we have to find her."“We have to track this number”, I said.As soon as the words left my mouth, I stood up abruptly, the chair scraping against the floor. Nina follow
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Chapter 36

NICOLE I blinked, and the world slowly came into focus. The harsh, bright light flooded the room, seeping into my eyes like acid. I instinctively threw my arm up, shielding my face from the intrusive brightness.This was not where I had fallen asleep. The walls were not the grey hue of Anthony's bedroom, but instead stark white, making the room feel sterile and unwelcoming. My eyes trailed down to my hand, which was connected to a small tube that snaked up to a bag of clear liquid hanging above me.The realization hit me like a ton of bricks. I was in a hospital ward. Panic seized me as I tried to sit up, but a sharp, stabbing pain shot through my head, making me groan out loud.The stench of the hospital hit me like a wall as I took a deep breath. The scent of antiseptic mixed with the sickly-sweet aroma of decay made my nose wrinkle in disgust.I couldn't remember how I had ended up here, but a deep sense of unease settled in my gut. My eyes darted around the room, searching f
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Chapter 37

NICOLE“Oh my God, no! Piper, how could this happen?" I cried, tears streaming down my face like a torrential rainstorm.Marcus was jolted out of his sleep by my outburst. His eyes widened with concern as he saw me in such a state."Nicole, what's wrong? Why are you screaming like that?" he asked, his voice laced with worry.I couldn't even form a coherent sentence, so I pointed to the TV, my hand shaking uncontrollably."Piper... dead... they found her body," I managed to stutter out, the words feeling like shards of glass in my throat.I clutched my head as a wave of pain shot through my brain. The image of Piper's face flashed before my eyes, and I felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest. Marcus put his arm around me, and I buried my face in his shoulder.The door to my hospital room burst open, and a team of nurses rushed in, their footsteps echoing in the sterile space. They tried to calm me down, but their soothing words were lost on me. I was inconsolable, my bod
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Chapter 38

NICOLEI stood in front of the canvas, my brush moving back and forth, creating beautiful strokes of color. I was lost in my work, completely absorbed in the process of creating art. "Hey," Marcus said, walking into the room. "How's it going?"I turned to face him, my eyes bright with excitement. "It's going great," I said. "I can't believe I'm getting a spot in the exhibition. This is incredible."I was still amazed that Marcus had managed to secure me a spot in the exhibition.“Well, I promised you I would, didn't I?" Marcus said, taking my hand in his.I leaned in to kiss him on the cheek, "Yes, you did. And you always keep your promises.""I'm so proud of you," Marcus said, walking over to me and wrapping his arms around my waist. "You deserve this more than anyone."I leaned back into his embrace, feeling his warmth and love surrounding me. "I couldn't have done it without you," I said. "You've been my biggest supporter through all of this.""I'll always be your biggest supporte
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Chapter 39

NICOLEI slowly opened my eyes and found myself in my room. I turned my head and saw Marcus sitting quietly beside me, his fingers intertwined with mine“What happened?" I rasped, my throat feeling raw and scratchy.Marcus's gentle grip on my hand tightened slightly as he answered, "You fainted. You had a panic attack."My heart rate began to quicken and my breathing became shallow. The memory of the blood-stained card from Anthony flooded my mind, and my anxiety threatened to overwhelm me once again."Did you see it? The card from Anthony?"I felt my fingers trembling as I nervously bit down on them, trying to distract myself from the overwhelming anxiety that was creeping up my chest. Marcus noticed my anxious tic and furrowed his brow in concern."What card?" he asked, his tone gentle but curious.I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I was ready to show him the ominous message that had been haunting me.With a shaky hand, I slowly retrieved the blood-stained card from my pocket and
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