All Chapters of Claimed By My Ex’s Stepbrother: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

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Chapter 101 - Congratulations, Brother

Davin cleared his throat.The sound cut through the room like a blade.He looked down at the paper again, as if confirming what he already knew, then lifted his eyes—steady, professional, unreadable.“The results confirm,” he said evenly, “that Roman…. is Bernard Thorne’s biological son.”For a heartbeat, nothing happened.Then Salima exhaled.It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t dramatic. Just a long, careful release of breath she’d been holding for thirty years. Her shoulders softened, ever so slightly, as if the weight of an unspoken fear finally loosened its grip.Victor looked away, pressing his lips together. Disappointment flickered across his face before he masked it, nodding once to himself like a man accepting what he had already prepared for.Grayson shifted, glass still in his hand. His sigh was almost subtle, discreet enough to deny if ever questioned—but it was there. Relief. Complicated. Unwelcome. Real.Liam glanced at him and said nothing.Roman didn’t react at all.He stood ver

Chapter 102 - In The Shadows

Roman adjusted his cufflinks and realised, not for the first time that morning, that none of this felt like a Thorne victory.Everything he was celebrating today was his. The money. The hotel. The marriage that had kept him stable longer than he’d realised.Tessa crept up to him, planting a kiss on his back. “Hey.” She whispered. “How are you feeling?”“Ready.” He replied. “Can’t believe this is actually happening though.”“Well, you should. You’ve done this already before. And you’re doing it again. I believe it. And so should you.” She smiled.Roman nodded. He stepped back, his eyes scanning her. She looked perfect in her red floral high and low dress, and her hair was tied up in a messy bun. Her lips bloomed in red lipstick and her brown eyes caught the morning light. Roman breathed.“What?” She asked. “Do I have something on my face?”He chuckled. “No. I've just been so distracted I…I almost forgot how beautiful you are.”Tessa smiled sheepishly. “Thank you.”He leaned in, press

Chapter 103 - The Ghost In The Room

The security guard looked into the man's eyes with something other than belief.“Blackwood?” he repeated, voice uncertain. “You’re on the list.”“Yes,” Alec said firmly.“Any relation to Roman Blackwood?” the guard asked, glancing at the tablet in his hand.Alec sighed, soft, almost wounded.“He’s my cousin.” He leaned in slightly, voice dropping. “And I’ve waited a long time to see him.”The guard shook his head, disbelief clear.“You don’t believe me?” Alec asked, in a gentle tone, like he was hurt. “You can look it up. Or you can stay here while I get Mr Blackwood myself—and you can explain why you kept his cousin out here like some sort of criminal at his own luncheon.”The guard shifted, hand tightening on the tablet.“No, sir,” he said quickly. “There’s no need for that. Go on in.”“Thank you,” Alec said, smiling small and polite.He pulled his black mask up as he stepped past the threshold.Once inside, the world seemed to stop.The lobby was alive—crystal chandeliers sparkling

Chapter 104 - Drama Behind The Scenes

Roman moved through the room with practised ease, the centre of gravity without trying.He paused at the Cross brothers’ table.Sebastian raised his glass slightly. “Hell of a building, Roman. You’ve outdone yourself.”Damien nodded. “True. I can see how this partnership’s going to be profitable for everyone.”Roman smiled, genuine but brief. “Couldn’t have done it without you believing in it early.”He shook hands with investors, answered a quick question from a reporter—“Expansion plans? We’ll see how Chicago treats us first”—then he moved on.But inside, the weight pressed. This wasn’t just a celebration. This was proof.Everything he’d fought for, bled for, built when no one believed he could.He scanned the room for Tessa—didn’t see her.Assumed she was nearby, maybe touching up makeup or making videos from the sidelines.He straightened his jacket. And a staff member caught his eye, giving him a subtle nod. It was time. The room quieted as he approached the stage. Applause rose

Chapter 105 - Fallout

Roman’s smile froze mid-breath as the scream tore through the ballroom.For half a second, no one moved. The applause died unevenly, confusion rippling across faces.Roman’s eyes drifted instinctively toward the staircase.He saw the blood first.A dark, spreading stain against the gold marble floor—too much, too vivid to belong in a room like this.Then he saw her.Tessa lay at the bottom of the stairs, twisted unnaturally, her red dress soaked darker, her body terrifyingly still.Roman’s breath punched out of him.“No—”The glass slipped from his hand and shattered against the podium. The sound barely registered.He was already moving—jumping down from the stage, shoving past stunned guests, ignoring the hands reaching for him, the voices calling his name.“Tessa!”He dropped to his knees beside her, gathering her into his arms. Her body was limp. Too limp.“No, no, no,” he choked, cradling her head against his chest. “Tessa—open your eyes. Wake up. Please, wake up.”Her skin was co

Chapter 106 - Oh! Tragedy

The hospital waiting room smelled like antiseptic and burned coffee.Roman sat hunched forward on one of the chairs, elbows on his knees, hands dangling uselessly between them.His suit was ruined. Dark stains bloomed across his sleeves and lapels.He hadn’t changed. He hadn’t moved.The image wouldn’t leave him.Tessa’s body—limp in his arms.The unnatural angle of her neck.The way her arm had twisted beneath her, already bruised.Blood at the corner of her mouth when she coughed.Roman’s jaw clenched.Footsteps approached, snapping him out of his thoughts.Salima arrived first, her posture rigid, her face carefully composed like she were trying not to worry.Victor walked beside her, one hand hovering at her back, steadying without crowding.Gayatri followed, murmuring prayers under her breath, fingers moving rhythmically over her necklace as she took a seat a few chairs away.Grayson and Liam came next. Grayson dropped into the chair beside Roman, shoulder brushing his. Liam stood

Chapter 107 - Aftermath

Roman sat opposite Tessa, his eyes red. His hands folded across his chest, he stared straight ahead but he wasn’t looking at her. His mind kept replaying the message.“She knew too much?” He scoffed.The door opened slightly. The nurse stepped in. “Mr Blackwood.” She said softly. But he didn’t respond.“Mr Blackwood.” She said again, louder this time.“Yes, yes. I’m sorry.” Roman finally said, sitting straight.“Are you alright sir, did you even get some sleep?” She asked.“I’m fine. What is it?” “We need to run a few more tests.” The nurse said. “Why don’t you go home and get some rest, we’ll call you as soon as we’re done!”“What’s the time?” He asked.“It’s 6 am sir. You’ve been here all night.” She said, eyes wide.Roman took in a deep breath. “I don’t want to leave her side.”“I understand sir. But you need to be strong enough to be by her side.” She smiled softly. “The rest of the family has gone home too.”Roman’s head snapped up. “They’ve left?”The nurse nodded slightly.

Chapter 108 - These Are The Consequences

The tension in the motel did everything but die down.Alec sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed, jacket discarded, sleeves rolled to his elbows. His index finger tapped steadily against the small wooden table—like he was counting down to something only he could hear.Arjun paced the carpet between the bed and the door, hands shoved deep in his pockets, shoulders tight like he was holding himself together by force.“Would you stop pacing?” Alec said, voice low but edged with irritation. “You’re giving me anxiety.”Arjun spun on his heel. “You should be anxious!” he snapped, louder than he meant to. “Because at this point, you’re not thinking things through.”Alec’s finger stopped tapping. He rose slowly, unfolding himself to his full height, eyes narrowing.“And what is there to think through, huh? Tell me.”Arjun said nothing for a beat, chest rising and falling.Alec stepped closer. “I told you—everything that happened last night wasn’t my fault.”“Maybe it wasn’t your fault,” Ar

Chapter 109 - Alec Loves To Play

“Is this supposed to be a joke?” Roman asked, flipping through the pages again. Silence fell across the room. No one said a word. Salima’s hand drifted to her throat. Grayson’s jaw tightened. Davin’s posture shifted—subtle, but ready. Roman’s voice came again, quieter this time, but it shook the room. “Alec’s name is on my guest list or is there another Alec Blackwood that I’m not aware of?” He looked around, his gaze landing on each face in turn. “Who did this?” He asked. “Roman we don’t know,” Salima said softly. “We’re all just seeing it now that you are.” “Okay then,” he said. He walked over to the counter, picked up the cell phone and called. “Please come in here now.” He snapped to the person on the phone. A few minutes later, a young lady came in with a black file in her hand. “You called for me Mr Blackwood.” “Yes,” Roman said. He held up the guest list. “Whose job was it to vet this?” “It was yours sir.” She answered. “There’s a name on here. Alec

Chapter 110 - The Hunt Begins

Roman stepped out of the shower, his hair plastered across his face. His mother had left him a while ago. He had tried to get some sleep…anything to take his mind off the chaos his life had turned into. He spotted his shirt on the bed, the white T-shirt Tessa had picked out for him. The one that was supposed to represent his wealth. The one that was now covered in her own blood. He picked it up and tossed it in the trash. Then dialled a number on his phone.“Yes sir,” Davin answered almost immediately. “Meet me outside my suite. You and Victor. It’s time we get to the bottom of this.” He said, then hung up.Roman didn’t return to the lounge.The moment the door shut behind him, he changed direction, striding down the corridor with purpose, his jaw set so tightly it ached. Davin and Victor followed without being told. No one spoke.The security office was tucked away at the far end of the floor, humming quietly with screens and low voices.Roman walked in, his presence suffocating

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