The Billionaire's Bargain のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 41 - チャプター 50

"C’mon girl, I've been talking to you from the kitchen, are you lost in thoughts, and what's with the fake smile?" Mia said, trying to cheer her friend up. "I can tell one when I see one."Bella forced a laugh, trying to brush off Mia's concern. "Nothing really, just having a sad and happy moment."Her eyes narrowed, her expression skeptical. "You know you can't lie to me? I need the full story of how it went last night," she said, her voice firm.Trying to act like she didn't know what Mia was talking about. "What story are you talking about?" she asked, trying to sound nonchalant. "You better stop being a poke nose and go bag your own man."Mia's face fell, and she looked hurt. "Now I see my own best friend is against me," she said, her voice tinged with sadness. "That's so nice of you to say it."Bella immediately felt guilty for snapping at Mia. She knew her friend was only trying to help. "Mia, I'm sorry," she said, her voice softening. "I didn't mean to snap at you. It's just be

"Hey, you're back," Bella said, welcoming James with a warm smile as he walked through the door. "How was work?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity."Not very good," James replied, trying to adjust his tie as he gave her a brief kiss on the cheek. "I got you something," he said, his eyes lighting up with excitement, "why don't you close your eyes while I unveil it."Bella's eyes sparkled with anticipation as she closed her eyes, her hands clasped together in front of her. James brought out a little box, his fingers fumbling with the lid as he tried to open it, and then he brought out a beautiful necklace, the chain glinting in the light.As he fixed the necklace around her neck, Bella couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and joy. She opened her eyes, and her gaze fell on the necklace, her eyes widening in admiration.“Oh my God, it's so beautiful, I love, love, love it" she exclaimed, her fingers reaching up to touch the pendant."I'm glad you like it," James said, s

"What is going on?" He turned to Mia and asked, "What are you doing here?" His voice was firm and commanding, but Mia could see the hint of uncertainty in his eyes. She smiled to herself, knowing that she had caught him off guard."Can we talk? I came because of you," Mia said, her voice calm and collected. "I'm here to talk to you about Bella." He made a signal for his team to excuse them, his expression changed, and he looked at Mia with a mixture of anger and defensiveness. "What about Bella?" he asked, his voice rising.Mia took a step closer to James, her eyes locked on his. "I know what you've been doing to her, James," she said, her voice firm. "I know how you've been treating her, and I'm not going to stand for it." James's face reddened with anger, and he took a step back, his eyes flashing with fury."What are you talking about, Miss?" he asked, his voice low and menacing. "I don't know what you're insinuating, but I can tell you that it's not true." Mia laughed a cold and

"Good afternoon, officers," Steve said, his voice firm and urgent as he and Mia walked into the police station. "Please, we would like to report an emergency case of kidnapping." The officer behind the desk looked up from the paperwork he was filling out, his expression sympathetic."Okay, sir, ma'am, please come on over and we'll get the report started," the officer said, gesturing to two chairs in front of his desk. Steve and Mia sat down, their eyes fixed on the officer as he began to ask them questions. "Can you please tell me what happened? Who was kidnapped?""It's Mr. James's wife, Isabella," Mia said, her voice shaking with emotion. "She had an interview to attend this morning, which I sent the location and time for the interview, but I was at James's office this morning, and just while we were having a conversation he received a call from the kidnapper, that his wife is with them, demanding a ransom in exchange for her safe return." Steve placed a comforting hand on Mia's ar

Mr. Reed arrived at the hospital, greeted by the sound of beeping machines and the smell of disinfectant. He quickly made his way to the reception desk, where a friendly nurse looked up at him and asked, "Can I help you, sir?" Mr. Reed's face was etched with worry, and he replied, “My son and daughter-in-law were brought in after a kidnapping." The nurse's expression changed to one of concern, and she nodded, "Yes, sir. They're being treated in room 304. Let me just check with the doctor to see if you can go in."Mr. Reed nodded, his eyes scanning the hospital lobby as he waited. He couldn't believe that this had happened to his family. He had always been so protective of them, and now...now they had been kidnapped. The thought sent a wave of anger and fear through him, and he clenched his fists, trying to calm himself down. The nurse returned, smiling sympathetically, and said, "The doctor says it's okay for you to go in, sir.Mr. Reed nodded, taking a deep breath as he followed th