All Chapters of The Billionaire’s Runaway Bride: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

Leo didn’t move.His arms were still around me as he looked toward the door, face hardening instantly.“I told you,” he said, his voice low and sharp, “I didn’t want you stepping in front of me for any reason. Ever again.”Stella didn’t flinch, but her hands were clenched tightly by her sides. She took a small step into the office, her heels echoing on the floor as her eyes flicked to me for a second before locking back on Leo.“I know,” she said quickly, voice a little too steady, “but please, just listen to me.”He didn’t respond.She glanced at me again, longer this time, like she was trying to measure something.“It’s about something important. It’s going to help you, Leo. I swear it will. But…” her voice dropped slightly, “I need you to be alone.”She didn’t blink as she said it.Just stood there, waiting for an answer.Leo didn’t move his hand from my waist.“Whatever you need to say,” he said flatly, eyes locked on Stella, “say it in front of both of us.”Stella shifted her wei

Back in my apartment, I kicked off my shoes and sank onto the edge of the couch. My mind hadn't stopped racing since I left his unit. I kept replaying everything he'd said from the deal, the threats, the file he never let me touch.I hadn't figured out what to do yet, but hearing my phone ring gave me the first bit of air I'd felt all day.Leo.I answered immediately, trying to sound calm.“Hey,” I said, letting the smallest smile touch my lips.“Where are you?” he asked, his voice coming through with quiet relief. “I’ve been looking everywhere.”I leaned back, glancing at the ceiling. “I just had to step out real quick. Sorry.”“Stella left,” he said. “I came out and you were gone. Dennis said you went out for a minute but didn’t tell him where.”“I’m okay,” I said, keeping my voice steady. “I just needed some air. I’m back now.”“Back where?” he asked. “Tell me where you are. I’ll come to you.”“I’m home,” I said, brushing my fingers through my hair.There was a pause.“You went hom

The next day felt like it dragged itself across my skin.I woke up early, but not because I wanted to. I kept turning all night, flipping my pillow over and over, hoping it would distract me from the way my phone never lit up. No missed calls. No texts.Nothing from Leo.I got dressed slower than usual. Tied my hair up twice before I finally left it down. Even the breakfast I made sat untouched on the counter. My keys jingled in my hand longer than they should have as I stood by the door, trying to decide if I should call him first.I didn’t.By the time I got to the office, everyone greeted me the same—smiling, chipper, casual. But I could tell they noticed something was off. I barely nodded, barely spoke. My heels echoed across the marble as I walked into the elevator, arms crossed tight across my chest.Meetings felt endless. I sat through two presentations without hearing a single word. I kept my hand around my phone the entire time, sneaking glances every few minutes, hoping for

My heart stopped completely."What?" My voice came out choked, barely above a whisper. I gripped the phone tighter, feeling my knuckles turn white. "Dennis, what do you mean Leo's missing?"There was a tense pause on the other end, broken only by Dennis’s shaky breath. "They're running reports right now. I don't know how accurate they are, but the media’s pushing it fast. I thought you should hear it from me first."My breath caught sharply as panic surged through my chest. I reached quickly for the remote, knocking it onto the coffee table before finally gripping it tight enough to turn on the TV. As the screen flashed to life, my heart sank further at the sight of Leo’s photo plastered across the news.I turned up the volume slightly, dread twisting tighter in my stomach as the anchor spoke, her voice calm, emotionless, yet sending chills down my spine."CEO Leo Rathore has reportedly gone missing. Sources close to Rathore Holdings confirm he hasn't been seen or heard from since yes

I didn’t wait for Dennis to finish pulling in. The car barely stopped before I threw the door open and stepped out, heels scraping the pavement as I stormed toward the front of the Rathore estate.Dennis got out behind me. “Miss Bella, let me do the talking...”“No.” I didn’t look back. “I’ve stayed quiet long enough.”The guards at the gate didn’t stop us. One glance at Dennis, and they stepped aside.The moment I pushed the doors open, Carla stood up from the velvet armchair in the main hall. Her hands were folded neatly, expression calm, but her eyes narrowed the second she saw me.I didn’t stop walking. “Where is Leo?”She raised her chin. “How dare you walk in here like this?”Dennis stayed by the door. I didn’t move from the center of the room.“You stood in front of the entire world and declared him dead,” I said sharply, voice rising. “You had no body, no police confirmation, nothing. Where did you get the news? What gave you the right?”Her lip curled. She walked toward me sl