Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Lost Bet 2: Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 50

Author’s POVElena had no idea what happened, but Aslan hung up the call and turned to her with a stony expression. “Dress up. We are leaving in two minutes.”“But what has happened?” She asked while she slid her bra in place.“Just do it, love.” There was no warmth iin those words.Elena was stunned what has happened but hurriedly put on her clothes while Aslan called Blythe and asked her to clear his diary for the day. Elena fixed her hair, and waited patiently as he dressed up too.Aslan was zoned out and Elena kept her silence while he was murmuring something under his breath.Aslan was worried, even if his dad and him were not on talking terms, but he cared.He took Elena’s hand and walked out of the office.Elena gulped and looked at Aslan. Aslan held on to her hand tightly, and she followed him like a lost puppy.He quickly slid in the car after opening her door and helping her get in. When he instructed Mike to drive to the hospital, she stiffened and asked, “Why hospital?”“M

Author’s POVAslan was angry at her. For the past troublesome days, she had been with him like a shadow, helping him with everything, taking care of him, but she didn’t say a word. His mother shared her secrets with Elena but Elena kept mum. Why?Does she still not love him? If not, then why is she putting up such a good show of caring for him? Not like that it mattered. Because no matter what, she was going to be with him, whether she puts up drama, or she tries to run away. This time, there will be no turning back. He will cage her.On the other hand, in the Ladies' room, Elena tried to calm her breathing and came out as if nothing had happened. Derek’s words were teasing her. What did he mean by bringing Sarah into the equation? She was Aslan's past, though an intriguing one.By now, Elena knew that Elle knew everything about Aslan’s life, so she didn’t hesitate to ask her as she arrivaed back to the table, “What happened to Sarah?” Jo was sipping on her coffee and stopped. Elle to

Author’s POVElena adjusted her dress as all the time, Aslan had been playing with her in the car. There were no cameras. The building they stopped in front of was huge and all glass.They entered and Aslan’s mood spoiled when he saw people eyeing Elena. He wanted to hide her somewhere. People were looking at her as if she was a mermaid, or an angel, they had never seen. Though she really was an angel but she was his. If only he could keep her only for his eyes.It was a party of another successful venture. Aslan had finally opened a casino.Elena looked at well-dressed people and how they were looking at them.“Why are they looking at us like that?” She asked him finally and saw that he was gritting his teeth. “What happened?” She asked again. She had developed a sixth sense and could feel it in his eyes, his hold, and the movement of his jaw that he was angry.“These are all vultures. They like to snatch piece by piece what belongs to others. Right now, they are thinking about you o

Author’s POV“I lost everything on this poker table, didn’t I? Now I will win everything back. Mr. Aslan Parker. I bet myself and the prize is my freedom.”“No” A combined scream from everyone filled the room. How could she even say this? All of them had the same thought.Aslan sighed. “Elena, I know you are angry. You are not in your senses. Please don’t do this” Aslan spoke while he caressed her arms.“Yes, Elena, Don’t do this” It was Elle and Ian backed her.“Elena, don’t stoop as low as my brother.” It was Jo, who gave a hard glare to Aslan and turned to Elena. She hugged her, “Please darling, don’t insult yourself like this.”But Elena separated herself from Jo and spoke. “Your brother had no right over me, yet he plotted my sale. My husband had no right to sell me, yet he did. Now, do I have any right on myself, huh? You guys won’t even let me fight for my freedom? Can’t I ask for anything that should be mine by right?”“Elena, you are not something to be betted.” Aslan begged.

Author’s POV The Night ofThe Party “Congratulations, Elena.” That said, Aslan tried to get out of the room, but Elle caught his wrist. Tears escaped Elena’s eyes and she ran outside. She took a sharp exit and arrived at the back where there were almost no people.She howled and cried and thinking what she had done. Betting herself was not the problem, but Aslan letting her go was. Derek’s interference was not the problem, but his animosity against Aslan was. Everyone’s pleas were not the problem, but what they must be thinking now was. She cried thinking about herself and Aslan. She was no longer angry at Aslan, but she wanted to see to what extent he can go. And he had let her go. He had freed her. He had learned to respect her wishes, maybe in wrong circumstances, but he had come a long way.She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned to see Derek.“Why did you come here tonight, Derek?” This question was bugging her.He looked at her in confusion. “I told you already.”“No. You ga