All Chapters of ESCAPING THE BILLIONAIRE TO MARRY HIM: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

CHAPTER 72ADRIAN’S POVI was used to waking up to city lights bleeding through floor to ceiling windows. My coffee brewed at precisely 6:25am and my assistant would have my patients files neatly stacked on my desk before I arrived. I made decisions that shaped lives. I was respected and trusted. Until I didn’t anymore. Now, I woke up to the sound of bottles clanking against my ear drums or that of a waitress tugging at me to leave the bar. Sometimes I got kicked out when I was too drunk to leave. How the mighty have fallen you’d say. Every night, it was always the same thing. The bartender doesn’t bother asking if I want the usual. He already knew. Neat whiskey, while sitting at the far end of the bar. Anyone who looked at me would definitely be thinking “poor guy.” But the truth was, I wasn’t drinking to forget. It was because it gave me my sense of self back. That’s what happens when your license is stripped. One accusation then another suddenly you’re in a bar ordering shots

CHAPTER 74ROB’S POVI sat at the edge of the table, as my eyes rolled between everyone that was present in the room. Most of them still looked gloomy from the news of fathers death. One of the board members, Mr Muller, a middle aged man with a French accent spoke up. “As we’ve all known, Robert was appointed interim CEO while Richard…may he his soul Rest In Peace.” He muttered the last words a little quietly. “Handled other relations outside of the company.”Everyone in the room exchanged glances amongst themselves. “With Mr. Richard’s passing, it’s now time we discuss the company’s future leadership.”Little whispers ran across the room. I couldn’t imagine my future being decided by these greedy wolves. “I didn’t just sit here and watch the market rise on its own.” I remarked calmly, even if I wasn’t feeling much like it.”I held this company through the worst financial slump we’ve witnessed in a decade.”“And we’re all grateful for that.” Mr Muller chimed, looking around the r

CHAPTER 76JENNA’S POVI didn’t open up the paper right away. On the drive home, Adrian still kept checking on me at intervals. “Are you okay?”“Did she hurt you?”And many more. For some reason he had something behind his worries, but I couldn’t quite place it. Adrian had gone downstairs to grab me tea, so I made use of my alone time. I didn’t even know why I was hiding the paper from him, but I knew fully well that if that lady wasn’t trying to pass a message, she wouldn’t have secretly shoved it in my palms. I unfolded the paper, even if it took me a painful extra seconds to get it fully straightened. “This is about Adrian, I’ll be at the park by 1pm Ice cream truck. B careful…”The writing looked rushed and sort of smudged. Almost like a warning. “We were out of charmomile so I got you jasmine instead,” Adrian walked in, turning to shut the door behind him. Quickly I shoved the paper into my top. The rough paper itched uncomfortably in between my boobs, but I endure

CHAPTER 78ISABELLE’S POVI ran up to the room with tears dropping down my cheeks without warning. The weight of everything I just heard hung painfully in my chest. My heart was thudding so loudly I could barely hear anything else. I could barely manage to breathe even. I rushed to the bathroom, scavenging through drawers and cabinets until I finally found it. The small blue bottle fit perfectly between my fingers. The label was already wearing off from how much it had been in use. I popped the cap open and dropped two white and red pills down my throat. I leaned down to the sink to gulp down a little water. It had that cold metallic taste that made me quiver. The mirror caught my eye instantly. God I looked awful. My mascara was smudged from tears and my skin looked awfully pale. After a while I could feel my heart beating slower and my breathing was back to normal. Thanks to those pills. Rob’s words still failed to vanish from my head. How could they? When what he said came st

CHAPTER 80JENNA’S POVAfter my visit to Millie at the park, I’d done as she asked. To watch after Adrian. As confusing as it sounded, that was a very vague request too. For a week straight, I watched for any strange signs or behaviors. Carefully studying him like I was carrying out research. Each time he only reminded me of how far apart he was from Rob. He was sweet, gentle, and way too attentive. And the very day I decided to let my guard down because I was too tired to carry on a mindless search, I found what I wasn’t supposed to know. The reason Millie wanted me to be weary. I’d just woken up from a long night. Arden wouldn’t stop crying. I gave him milk, swayed him and yet he still didn’t budge until later past 3am when he finally gave in to sleep. I was halfway down the stairs when I noticed an alarming silence. It was Saturday, so I expected to hear the speakers jamming up, while Adrian did his little work out in the living room. The living room was empty and there was n