All Chapters of THE BILLIONAIRE'S BARGAIN : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

At exactly 11:00 a.m., Carmilla’s car pulled up to the driveway of the Hunt residence, nestled in one of New York’s quiet, upscale neighborhoods. The black tinted vehicle came to a smooth halt in front of the elegant brick house that had once been her childhood home. “Ma’am Carmilla has arrived!” the house servant announced, her voice echoing through the marbled hallway, reaching the ears of Mr. and Mrs. Hunt almost instantly. The couple exchanged a quick glance before hurrying toward the entrance of the house. The door swung open, and as they stepped onto the wide porch, their eyes landed on Carmilla emerging gracefully from the backseat of the car. Dressed in soft beige slacks and a neatly pressed blouse, she looked every bit the refined woman she had grown into. Mr. Hunt, a sturdy man with greying temples and a warm smile, was the first to greet her. “We’ve missed you so much, kiddo. How’s married life treating you?” he asked, patting her on the back with paternal affection. Ca

Boss, it’s done,” Dan reported as he entered the little dark room, the light that penetrated in the room was touching the weapons and blueprints on the table. Vinnie looked up from where he sat, polishing a gleaming handgun. A thin smile tugged at his lips. “And?” he asked without looking away from his task. “We delivered the package to the Harrington's. I’m sure they got your message loud and clear,” Dan said, standing straight with his hands folded behind his back. Vinnie chuckled, amusement flickering in his cold eyes. “Her right-hand man’s head delivered to her doorstep. That’s about as clear as it gets.” Dan allowed himself a proud smirk. “We took care of the witness too, boss. Just like you ordered.” Vinnie slid the gun into the waistband of his trousers, then slowly walked over to Dan, clapping his hands once with mock applause. “Well done, Dan. But let’s not get too cocky,” he said, now standing directly in front of him. His hands gripped Dan’s shoulders firmly. “We st

The next morning, Harrison and Carmilla were already dressed and ready to head out to work, just as they’d discussed last night . They made their way out of the room and stepped out of their room and encountered Crystal, who also looked prepared to go out. “Are you coming to work today? As far as I remember, it’s your day off,” Harrison asked, his voice tinged with curiosity. “Morning, Harry. And yes, I’ll be joining you at the office today. The thought of staying home after last night’s incident kills me,” Crystal replied, her face composed but visibly tired. Then, turning to Carmilla, she added, “How about you, Carmilla? Are you coming with us to work too… or are you just scared to stay?” Carmilla smiled softly. “I don’t feel scared anymore. Your brother insisted I join him at the office today,” she replied, casting a glance at Harrison. “Oh, really?” Crystal said, eyeing them closely. She had never seen them this relaxed around each other, maybe because she didn't have the tim

Harrison sat stiffly in Alex’s office, his eyes fixed on the flickering screen displaying the grainy CCTV footage. Each distorted frame pulled him deeper into thought. Camilla sat beside him, equally focused, her eyes to fixed on the screen. But for Harrison, the footage replayed not only on the screen, it echoed in his mind. He makes a move by leaning forward to examine a particularly nuanced moment in the video, his phone buzzed loudly against the surface of the desk, drifting his mind away from the video. The sound snapped him back to reality. He took a glance at the screen. “Mom,” it read. He felt uneasy by this, he didn't know why. His mother rarely called during the day. Their conversations were usually reserved for quiet evenings or relaxed weekends. It must be important he told himself, He swiped to answer. “Hey, Mom,” he said, trying to keep his tone casual despite the growing anxiety coiling in his chest. “Everything okay?” “Harrison!” Her voice came through, underscored

Days after days passed and this day the sun had barely risen over the horizon, casting a warm grow over the Harrington's family home. Carmilla stood in the living room, surrounded by her two families, as they gathered prepared to bid her farewell. Her husband, Harrison, stood by her side, his eyes filled with understanding.Carmilla's parents, Mr and Mrs.Hunt, beams with pride as they hugged their daughter tightly.“We're going to miss you so much, sweetie”. Mr.Hunt whispers, his voice trembling with emotions. Carmilla smiled, trying to reassure her parents.“I'll try and be back soon, dad. I promise? Her sister-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law and some of the servants in the house filled up the place to lighten the mood. Beneath the surface, carmilla could see that her sister-in-law crystal was going to miss her presence even though they weren't all that close? Her father-in-law, who had supported everything she does and tried from day one to make her feel among was truly goin