All Chapters of The Price of His Betrayal : Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

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One Hundred & Sixty-one

Adrian’s expression brightened instantly as he turned to Caleb with a broad smile. “Oh, Mr. Caleb! You’re here already? Good morning to you.”“Yes,” Caleb replied smoothly, his tone even, almost casual. His eyes, however, flicked briefly toward Crystal, lingering just a second longer than necessary, before returning to Adrian. “Good morning, Adrian. And good morning, ma’am Crystal.”Crystal didn’t so much as glance at him. Instead, she turned swiftly toward the kitchen, signaling the workers forward to serve breakfast. Her silence was sharp, deliberate, and Adrian noticed the tension ripple through the air.Quickly, he shifted the atmosphere with a chuckle. “You’re looking great, I must say. More like you’re headed to the biggest international summit.”Caleb let out a low laugh, the sound warm but controlled. “I had to come early. Remember, we’ve got that meeting by eight.”“Good, good,” Adrian said eagerly, clapping his hands lightly. “Come, join us at the table. Let’s eat quickly be

Last Updated : 2025-09-28

One Hundred & Sixty-two

Jenny leaned back in her chair, twirling her spoon lazily in her cup as if the food in front of her wasn’t enough to keep her busy. “So much goodies on this table,” she sighed with a playful smile. “Honestly, I think I’ve had like three cups of coffee already. But I hope you’re actually enjoying the real stuff.”She tilted her head toward Caleb, her eyes narrowing slightly in curiosity.Caleb set his fork down briefly, wiping his lips with the napkin in that careful, neat way of his. His voice was calm but carried that gentle weight that always seemed to draw attention. “Oh yes, the meals are delicious,” he admitted, his gaze flicking briefly toward the empty chair Crystal had left behind before settling back on Jenny. “I must confess… ever since I started coming here, Crystal has proven to be an incredible chef. I really must commend her.”Jenny’s lips parted into a knowing grin, her eyes lighting up with pride for her friend. “Oh, absolutely! My friend cooks so well, it’s almost unf

Last Updated : 2025-09-29

One Hundred & Sixty-three

The office was calm, papers neatly stacked across the polished desk, yet Caleb’s mind wasn’t at peace. His pen had long stopped moving, resting between his fingers, while his gaze lingered on the phone before him. He rubbed his temple slowly, the weight of unspoken worry showing in the faint crease between his brows.Rosie hadn’t come home last night. For a man like Caleb, who always kept his composure, the thought had carved a restlessness inside him. Finally, he picked up the phone and dialed her number.The first call rang out unanswered. Caleb exhaled sharply through his nose, his thumb tapping lightly against the edge of the desk, a sign of the impatience he rarely allowed others to see. He tried again.This time, the line clicked, and Rosie’s voice came through, soft but heavy with fatigue. “Hello…”The sound eased him slightly, though he caught the tiredness woven in her tone. His lips pressed into a thin line, then curved into a faint smile. “Rosie… looks like the hospital is

Last Updated : 2025-09-29

One Hundred & Sixty-four

Some of the tension between them had eased, the table now carrying more of a lighthearted warmth. Jenny, fork in hand, was halfway through a plate of stir-fried noodles, humming lightly with each bite as though food itself was a melody only she understood.Caleb’s lips curved faintly, his gaze steady on her. “Looks like food is one of your best languages,” he said, his tone calm but edged with quiet amusement.Jenny laughed, the sound light and girlish, her eyes crinkling at the corners. “Oh, you have no idea. I love good food. That’s why any chance I get, I run to Crystal’s house, real homemade meals, you know? Nothing beats that. And honestly, that’s why I chose this place too. The meals here are comforting, almost like they’re speaking to your soul.”Caleb inclined his head, his fork turning slowly between his fingers. “Hmm. That’s actually nice… the effort you put into food. Not everyone thinks of it that way.”Her smile lingered as she leaned slightly forward, resting her chin ag

Last Updated : 2025-09-29

One Hundred & Sixty-Five

Caleb leaned forward slightly, his brow furrowed.“What do you mean by ‘strange,’ Jenny?” His voice was calm but carried a hint of curiosity that felt almost forced.Jenny gave a small laugh and waved her hand dismissively, the corners of her lips curling into an easy smile. “Oh please, it’s nothing much,” she said lightly. “Forget I even said it.”Caleb tilted his head, eyes narrowing just a little. “Nothing much? Come on, Jenny. I’ve known you to be a very transparent person, and I don’t think you’ve changed. So… what exactly makes me strange? I’m just curious to know if it’s something I can work on.”Jenny blinked at him, her smile faltering for a second. “It’s really nothing serious, like I said.” She took a sip from her drink and set the glass down, tapping her fingers on the table. “Well… the thing is, Crystal has been noticing some weird things about you.”Caleb’s spine stiffened. “Weird things?” he asked, his tone even, but his eyes darted down briefly before finding Jenny’s a

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

One Hundred & Sixty-Six

Caleb froze, then slowly turned his head toward her. She still hadn’t moved, her face hidden, her voice like a blade wrapped in velvet.A faint smile tugged at his lips, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “You’ve always had the sharpest nose, Rosie,” he said softly, his voice low, almost soothing. “Even the wind wouldn’t dare pass you without being recognized.” He gave a quiet chuckle, masking the unease behind his words. “Don’t worry… nothing worth losing sleep over. Just a long day.”Rosie suddenly shifted, pushing herself upright on the bed. Her hair fell loosely around her face, her eyes glistening, not from sleep but from the weight she had been carrying inside. She turned to face Caleb directly, her lips trembling as she searched his face.“You know… at this point, I don’t understand you anymore, Caleb,” she began, her voice breaking between frustration and pain. Her brows furrowed, eyes narrowing as though trying to read something hidden in him. “One second, I matter to you

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

One Hundred & Sixty-seven

Caleb had explained everything to Rosie, Jenny’s growing obsession, Crystal's strange suspicions, and the dangerous feelings Jenny was beginning to develop. His voice had carried both frustration and weariness, yet also urgency, as though every word he spoke was time stolen from a clock that was running out.Minutes passed. Rosie’s shoulders softened, her clenched jaw easing as the storm on her face began to calm. Her eyes, still glistening with the remnants of tears, flickered with understanding. She finally exhaled, shaking her head slowly.“So… Jenny has feelings for you?” she asked quietly, her voice steadier now.Caleb’s gaze didn’t waver. He nodded once, firmly. “Yes. She does. But I can’t let that distract me. I have to be very careful with her… you know she's Crystal's best friend.” His tone was low, calculated, yet tinged with the weight of someone forced to play a dangerous game.Rosie tilted her head, her lips pressing into a thin line. Her expression shifted, half resignat

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

One Hundred & Sixty-eight

Crystal’s chest rose and fell with intensity as she gripped the balcony railing, her voice now firm, almost commanding. “He’s not going to step foot inside this house anymore,” she declared, her eyes narrowing. “Any business, any transaction, let it happen at the office or at his own place. But not here. My instincts don’t lie, Adrian. Something is definitely wrong. I am not comfortable with him being around here… around Zoe.”Her words came fast now, urgent, her hands trembling as she pressed them to her heart. “He needs to stay awake, Adrian, you need to stay awake. Look at the new securities, the men I’ve added. Do you think I did that for fun? No, it’s all for my son. I love him more than life itself, and I’ll go to any length to protect him. I will never—” her voice cracked, but she forced it louder, “—I will never let what happened before happen again!”Adrian stared at her, stunned at first, then shook his head with a bitter laugh. “Wow,” he muttered, his face twisting into dis

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

One Hundred & Sixty-nine

The morning broke gently, the sky painted in strokes of soft orange and pale blue. Birds called from the trees near the compound, their songs weaving into the rustle of leaves stirred by the early breeze. The mansion’s staff had already begun their duties, waiters moving briskly with trays, the gardeners watering flowers, and security men taking their shifts at the gates.Caleb stood quietly outside the tall wrought-iron gate, his hands in his pockets. The air was still cool, but a certain heaviness pressed against his chest. He had come with every intention of beginning the day smoothly, keeping things normal despite Jenny’s words from the night before about Crystal’s suspicions.But when he approached the guards, their tone was firm.“Sir, I’m sorry,” one of them said, shifting uneasily. “Madam Crystal instructed that you are not to be granted access into the house anymore.”For a moment, Caleb’s face stiffened. He lowered his gaze, his jaw tightening as the weight of the words sett

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

One Hundred & Seventy

Adrian had carried the weight of Caleb’s absence all morning. He lingered longer than usual at the house, half-expecting him to walk through the door, but Caleb never came. By the time he arrived at the office, unease pressed heavily on his chest.He moved briskly to his desk, set down his files, and immediately called one of the assistant board staff. “Has Caleb checked in?” His voice betrayed a faint edge of worry. The replies were all the same, no one had seen him, no trace, no word.Adrian rubbed the back of his neck, pacing slightly. His brow furrowed deeper with each passing second, his jaw clenched as though he was holding back the frustration of not knowing what was going on. Finally, he gathered his things, ready to step out of the office and search for answers himself.The door creaked open just then. Caleb walked in, his steps unhurried, his face calm, too calm, almost as if he had prepared that composure.Adrian froze for a moment, relief flashing quickly across his eyes b

Last Updated : 2025-10-01

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