All Chapters of CLAIMED BY THE MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRE : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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The Past Is Gone

BELLE My body shook violently as I stormed out of the school building angrily. The twins held my hands, but I was the one clinging to them.“Mommy, we should have told you about this. We're sorry.”Jamie's soft voice snapped me out of my trance. I stopped walking and bent to their level, my chest tightening as I looked between the two. “Mommy is not mad at you,” I combed her hair with my fingers, and her shoulder visibly relaxed. “I'm just disappointed to know that something like that has been happening for a while and neither of you informed me about it. I thought we tell mommy everything?”Jordan shook his head quickly. “We didn't want to bother you. You're always busy with work, but you should have seen how I handled them," a small smile curved at the corner of his lips, and Jamie smacked his head.“You're such a crybaby. No need to show off in front of Mommy,” she rolled her eyes.Jordan shot her a look. “I stood up for you!”“I stood up for you!” Jamie mimicked her brother, sti

She's the CEO

ZALDEN I didn't miss the surprise look on Belle's face when Valerie called herself my fiancée. I wanted to clear the air in an instant, but she snorted, acting like I could marry all the women in the world and she wouldn't even care, I bit back my words.She got into her Range Rover and sped off without sparing me a second glance.“Do you know that bitch from anywhere?” Valerie asked with a frown. I shoved her off me and she almost fell on her face. She shot a look as she straightened, trying to keep a smile on her face as other parents approached us.“This better be the last time you interrupt my conversation or I wouldn't mind humiliating you publicly.”The car stopped in front of me, and I stepped in. Andrew joined us a few minutes later, his face wearing an apologetic look.“Bringing you here was a bad idea,” he sighed, sinking his weight on the leather. “But I promise you the principal won't get away with this.”“I want every single cent I spent on that school back. I want to se

Feisty

ZALDEN “I apologize for keeping you waiting,” she walked into the room with so much confidence I thought maybe I was imagining it. “Since I am here now, why don't we get this over with?” She took her seat at the center of the table and it took me a moment to recollect myself. Belle was the CEO. How was that even possible? She had nothing before I left. No sponsors, no family, and definitely no one to turn her into the CEO overnight. I also knew she had no relation with the deceased Mr. Anderson because he'd have mentioned her once or at least brought her to one of the many events we attended together, so how?“You don't plan on standing there all day, Mr. Marlowe, do you?” She raised her brows, looking at me from where she sat and everything just seemed so different.I cleared my throat, trying to remain calm as I took my seat. It hasn't been twenty-four hours since I returned and there was already so much drama.“You've prepared all the documents we needed for signing, right?” She

Two Sides

AUTHOR'S POV “Why didn't you tell me Zalden was coming back?” Kara stood at the doorway, arms crossed, as she glared at Andrew.He barely stepped two feet into her apartment before collapsing on the couch with a groan. His tie was hanging half loose, eyes heavy with exhaustion, but Kara was too riled up to even notice.“Why aren't you talking? She snapped. “I had to hear from Belle that Zalden was back, and he even tried to take the kids, Andrew. He tried to take them. And you were just standing there? What the hell?!”Her voice trembled, anger shimmering beneath it.Andrew rubbed a hand across his face. He wasn't in the mood, not tonight. He sat up and reached for her waist, pulling her closer in an attempt to calm her.“I had a long day,” he muttered, holding her still, and she melted into his touch. “Can we for once focus on us and let those two handle their own business?”Kara slapped his hands off immediately, stepping back, as she scoffed in disbelief.“Are you insane?” She his

A Date

BELLE “This is just a dumb idea. I should have turned him down the moment he asked me out on a date. What the hell was I even thinking?” I paced around the room, stressed from the mere thought while Kara lay on my bed, completely ignoring me as she typed on her phone.“Why are you even here if you're not going to help?” I let out a groan.I can't remember the last time I went on a date. Maybe when I was with Rowan? That was ages ago, and I suddenly don't know how to act.This was all a bad idea. What was I thinking, agreeing to meet with a client anyway? What if people misunderstood us and started gossiping? Half of the shareholders were still in support of Laura. What if they use the opportunity to get rid of me?“Can you stop moving? You're distracting me,” Kara hissed.I honestly don't know why she was still at my house when she's easily pissed these days. She got into a fight with Andrew and even after telling her for the hundredth time that she should reach out to him and apolog

IS IT TOO LATE TO WANT HER BACK?

ZALDEN The moment Valerie showed up at my house unannounced, demanding that we go on a date, I knew I should have turned her down, but she was so fucking persistent that I thought I could give in just this once.She looped her hands through mine, clutching onto me more than was necessary and I knew agreeing to the dinner was a mistake.She went on and on about how difficult it was to make a reservation at the restaurant, and even had to use her connection for the last-minute call. I couldn't tell if what she wanted was an accolade for making a reservation or if she was just trying to brag, but I didn't care.I kept my gaze straight, but nothing prepared me for the sight of Belle laughing with another man. My body went still. Muscles locking up at once, while Valerie kept talking about useless things like the latest bag she wanted to buy or how she was thinking of changing her hairstyle.Her voice faded into a buzz distance, and all I could see was Belle. She threw her head back, laug

I Want You

BELLE Zalden's hands were still gripping onto my waist, but I knew what this was. It's a complete waste of time and I'm not about to raise my expectations only to watch them crumble once again.He didn't like me. I still don't understand why he hated seeing me with another man when my presence disgusted him. At first, I thought he acted out when I was with Kyle because they were stepbrothers, but what about Travis? From what I've seen, they don't know each other, at least not personally so why wouldn't he leave me the fuck alone?He parted his lips to speak, and for a moment, I allowed my gaze to linger on them for a second longer than I almost imagined what it'd feel like to have them locked in mine.A part of me wanted him to tell me Valerie meant nothing to him. That media was just spreading baseless rumours, but I wasn't blind. I saw the way she was clinging to him all night. They were definitely a couple.“You're right,” he pulled away from me and I missed his warmth immediately

A turned-down kiss

BELLE “I want you.” Travis's words echoed in my head and for a moment, I forgot how to breathe. His eyes bore into mine, looking at me like I was the best thing that had happened to him, but why couldn't I shake off the feeling that this wasn't going to end well?Travis was everything I'd have wanted in a man. Kind, honest, rich, and trustworthy. He's the perfect father figure for my children, and maybe even a husband material for myself, but why wouldn't I feel anything?It was the first time a man would look at me as if they saw me. Tell me they wanted to be a part of my life. That should mean something, right?“You don't have to answer right away,” He said, taking in my reaction. But that is it. What kind of reaction was I giving him right now? Rejection? Disappointment? Because I feel numb and can't wrap my head around why I wouldn't be excited like a normal person should be.I agreed to this date because I wanted a change. Now that it is happening, why does everything feel so…

Gentleman

BELLE “Travis! Travis, wait!” I ran after him, but he didn't stop or give me a chance to apologize. I'm aware of how fucked up that was and I hadn't intended to reward his kindness like this, but oh well.His legs were too long for me to catch up, and when I finally did, it felt like there was no more air in my lungs. He opened his car to get in, and I snapped it shut, knowing this was my only chance to talk to him because I wouldn't talk to me if I were in his shoes.“I'm sorry,” I blurted out. “I knew how fucked up that sounded and I swear, when I showed up for the date, it was because I wanted to give it a try. You know, to move on, but I didn't expect him to just show up like that and—”“I asked you if you're still into him, Belle, and you said no,” his voice sounded so strained, I could tell he was trying so hard to keep his cool.My lips parted, but I had no words to defend myself. “You initiated the kiss, Belle. I know confessing my feelings might have caught you off guard, b

IT'S NOT A LIE, IS IT?

BELLE The last time I set my eyes on her was the day I took back what was rightfully mine. She came at me, cursing me alongside her mother. Neither of them believed a day would come when I'd think of reclaiming everything that rightfully belonged to me, but here we are.They still owe me my parents' mansion, but I'd leave that for later.Faye stepped into the room, her eyes glinting with rage, and beside her was Valerie. They stopped in front of me as if their duo could intimidate me or something.“It's you again,” Valerie said in a bored tone. “At this point, I'd think you're obsessed with me because why are you everywhere?”She raised her brows, but my gaze remained fixed on Faye, who was busy glaring at me.“Think whatever you want,” I said dismissively. “We didn't see anyone with the dress, so we're paying for it.”I pulled out my card from my bag, and Kara grinned to see that I was now supporting her.Valerie chuckled at my reaction, and I could tell what was going through her h

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