All Chapters of Built Like Karma: The Plus Size Girl's Guide to Comeuppance : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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Chapter 51 She is Who

Jalen’s POVWednesday Morning – 6:30 a.m.I woke up already wired, nerves buzzing under my skin. I pulled on my workout clothes, but my head wasn’t in it. Not only had Aria dodged FaceTime last night, she hadn’t even answered my text.My brain spun on overdrive as I started the treadmill, legs pumping harder and harder. All I could picture was her across a table from some muscle-bound clown in a tailored suit, kissing her hand, sliding food off his plate onto hers.Was that why she hadn’t texted back?Was she still with him?Did she… sleep with him?The thought made my stomach flip, my chest burn. I cranked the speed higher, punishing myself with the pace until my foot slipped.“Shit!” I yelped as I flew back, landing hard on my ass and slamming into the wall. Pain shot up my back, my hand scraped raw.I lay there for a second, cursing at the ceiling, before dragging myself up and shutting off the machine. My phone screen lit up, still no reply from her. My jaw clenched.In the ensuit

Last Updated : 2025-09-23

Chapter 52 Business as Usual

Aria’s POVWednesday, 9:45 AMRing. Ring.I glanced at the caller ID on my desk phone, Anila, our receptionist.“Mrs. Schultz-Todd has just arrived,” she said.“Thank you, Anila. Text me when the Todds get here. I’ll be in Vlade’s office.”“Yes, Ms. Childs.”I slid my iPad and phone into my hand, smoothed my jacket over my burgundy suit, and headed to Vlade’s office. I knocked once, and his rich, accented voice called, “Come in.”He was leaning back in his chair, studying me like a coach before the championship game.“You ready for this?”A slow smirk spread across my face. “Of course.”As if the universe wanted to cue the drama, my phone buzzed from Anila’s text. The Todds are here.“Perfect,” I murmured, firing back instructions: Send them to Conference Room A. Alan and Reese should already be in there, distracting themselves with food.I lifted my iPad again, adrenaline sparking under my skin. “Let’s do this shit and try lock down information of any open properties for Michael’s ho

Last Updated : 2025-09-24

Chapter 53 Contract Signed

Jalen’s POVWednesday – Meeting ContinuedWell, fuck me sideways.It was like a cluster bomb of revelations just detonated in my face. Not only is Aria the damn owner of Bright Initiative Group, but she’s also my brother’s sister-in-law. That resemblance between Amara and her? Yeah, well, it turns out it’s not just me losing my mind. They’re actual sisters.And the kicker? Patrick knew. Patrick fucking knew this whole time. My little brother has been sitting on the ultimate family secret, hanging around with the people running Bright, while I’ve been clueless, buried in business deals and assumptions. Jesus, maybe I need to actually talk to him once in a while instead of assuming I’ve got everyone figured out.The smell of carnitas and fresh tortillas pulled me back to the present as we lined up at the taco bar. Vlade, the smooth bastard, didn’t waste a beat.“So, Mr. Todd, are you excited for the twins?” he asked.Before I could even open my mouth, my father jumped in like a politici

Last Updated : 2025-09-25

Chapter 54 Do I Want Ypu

Aria’s POVAs my team walked the Royal Cruise Lines members out of our building, we were met with chaos, which was Talia, screaming like a damn maniac in the lobby.“What do you mean six months?” she screeched, her voice bouncing off the marble walls.I sighed, the sound almost drowned out by her tantrum, and caught the looks of disgust plastered across the Todd family’s faces. Embarrassment rolled off them in waves, but me? I just shook my head, smoothed my blazer, and started saying polite goodbyes while waving over my security officers.With measured steps, I walked toward the circus, aka Talia, who was practically breathing fire on poor Anila at the front desk.“Talia,” I said evenly, my voice sharp enough to cut through her hysteria. “That is the earliest appointment we can offer you. Like I explained, every client requires research before we take them on.”She spun on me, her face twisted, eyes full of venom. “So, Plushy, you can’t make it happen sooner?”I smirked, slow and del

Last Updated : 2025-09-26

Chapter 55 Dad

Jalen’s POVAfter returning to the Royal headquarters and finally making it back to my desk, my father, Big Tuck, decided it was the perfect time to have a talk. The whole ride back in the service car, he didn’t say a single word. Just stared out the window, sighing every now and then. I caught him sneaking a few curious glances at Patrick with confusion in his eyes, like he was staring at a stranger. I just shook my head, thinking, Dad, you’re gonna have to deal with that mess yourself because clearly Pat feels some type of way about you.Even with how close I thought Pat and Parker were, not even Parker got an invite to the wedding. That alone told me everything.My dad sat down in the visitor’s chair across from me, heavy silence hanging between us. Finally, I said, “Hey, Dad, what’s up?”He never was one to waste words or beat around the bush. His voice was low but firm.“Son, I’m disappointed in your mother.”That made me frown instantly. My father loved my mother down to her dir

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

Chapter 56 Momma

Aria’s POVThe drive from the city to my place was only twenty minutes because I was able to avoid rush hour, but the second I pulled into the driveway, my mood soured. My mother’s car sat there like an ambush. Great. Either someone told her I got off work early, or she just let herself in like she owned the damn place. Which, technically, she definitely didn't, but she has a key unless Lucia let her in before she left at one.I hit the garage remote, pulled in, and killed the engine, and sighed as I closed the door behind me. Inside, I dropped my briefcase and phone on the entry table, already bracing myself. Sure enough, there she was, in my kitchen, apron on, pots clanging, like she lived here.“Hey, Mom,” I said, walking in.“Hey, my baby girl,” she beamed.“What are you doing in my house without telling me? What if I had a man here?”She laughed so hard, like she was watching a comedy sketch. I rolled my eyes. “Obviously I don’t, but still. What’s going on?”She stirred a pot, th

Last Updated : 2025-09-28

Chapter 57 Hello Handsome

Aria’s POVThursday, 6:30 a.m.My alarm clock didn’t even get the chance to be annoying. I don’t know why I woke up before seven, but here I am, staring at the ceiling like, well, hell. Since I’m up, part of me thinks I could squeeze in a workout, but that also means I’ll need another shower, and I’m not doing all that. Nope. So, instead, I slide into my regular morning routine.Teeth. Skin. Hair. Clothes.And today, the hair needs to hit. This isn’t just any meeting, it’s thee meeting. Freight World Materials & Incorporated. They’re everywhere. They have global reach and global money, and here we are, Bright Initiative Group, about to sit down with them and push our way into their nonprofit domestic violence shelter division.Not just one shelter. Not just one state. Global. A network of safe spaces for women and children to not only survive but thrive. To rebuild, to live again. Eventually, we’ll expand to include adult men, too, because domestic violence doesn’t discriminate, but f

Last Updated : 2025-09-29

Chapter 58 Well, I Guess It's a Date

Aria’s POV“Welcome to Freight World Company. Please follow me,” Mr. Facecard, aka Leonard Kingston, said with a voice so smooth it wrapped around me like silk. My team and I trailed behind him into the building, but not before Kim nudged me in the ribs and wiggled her eyebrows like we were in high school.I rolled my eyes, trying to play it cool, but my pulse had already picked up.The conference room we walked into looked like something out of a CEO’s fever dream with polished mahogany, leather chairs, and wall-to-wall windows. My conference rooms suddenly felt like shoeboxes. The table was covered with pastries, donuts, carafes of coffee, juice, and sparkling water.“Please, everyone, help yourself before we get started,” Leonard said.I grabbed a blueberry muffin and a cup of decaf, settling into my seat as I pulled out my tablet. The moment I opened my notes, Leonard launched into a smooth introduction about Freight World’s empire from shipping, imports, and global reach. The kin

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

Chapter 59 Date With Who

Jalen’s POVThursday Afternoon Today was such a long-ass day, and I was glad to finally be home. The smell of garlic potatoes and steak hit me the second I walked in, and damn, it smelled divine. I dropped my briefcase on the counter.“Good evening, Kira. How are you?”“I’m great, sir. Here’s your dinner. Mrs. Talia’s is in the warmer. I’m heading out now ok so I'll see you tomorrow.”She left, and I grabbed a bottle of water and a soda out of the fridge before sitting down with my plate. Three bites into my delicious steak, I heard the front door slam and heavy grunting echoing from the staircase and a loud banging of what I think are suitcases.“Amy, put those bags by the front door!” Talia barked before strutting into the kitchen.Great, so much for peace and quiet.She grabbed her plate out of the warmer, which consisted of veggies and baked chicken well, of course, because she doesn't eat red meat and sat across from me.“Jalen, I’m leaving at 4 a.m. with Amy. So are you sure yo

Last Updated : 2025-10-01

Chapter 60 That Kiss Though

Aria’s POVFriday AfternoonWell, i can actually say that this day has been full of surprises.First, when I walked into my office this morning, there was a massive black and white shopping Gucci bag on my desk, paired with a smaller bag from Corner Bakery. Kim popped in right behind me, grinning like a cat with cream.“Girl, a courier dropped this off earlier from the Gucci store and the bakery. Come on, open it. I’m too excited.”I sighed, set down my briefcase, purse, and phone, and reached for the Gucci bag. Inside was a box, and sure enough, it was the Emblem Maxi Tote retail price, about $2,500. My jaw dropped before I smiled and spotted the card.I want you to look good on your date, Love. You’re welcome.– J.I laughed, shaking my head. Typical Jay. I peeked into the Corner Bakery bag, and it was a full pancake breakfast. I'm not touching that. I handed it off to Kim and Alan to split. The tote, I placed on the floor behind my desk before texting him.Me: Thank you, friend.Ja

Last Updated : 2025-10-02

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