All Chapters of Claimed By My Ex’s Stepbrother: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

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Chapter 141 - Cream On The Lip

The bedroom was quiet now, only the slow rhythm of their breathing and the faint hum of the air conditioner. Roman lay on his back, one arm curled around Tessa, her head resting on his chest. Her fingers traced lazy patterns over his skin, following the rise and fall of each breath.Their clothes lay crumpled at the foot of the bed like evidence of what they’d just done.Tessa lifted her head slightly. “You’re quiet.”Roman stared at the ceiling. “Just thinking.”“About?”“About how much I missed this.” He turned his head to look at her. “About how I don’t want to lose it again.”Tessa smiled softly. “Then don’t.”He kissed the top of her head. “I won’t.”They stayed like that for a while—until Roman’s phone buzzed sharply on the nightstand.He reached for it without sitting up. The screen lit his face: Detective Elias Monroe – Chicago PD. His thumb hovered over the decline button.Tessa noticed. “Everything okay?”“Yeah.” He silenced the call and set the phone face down. “Just work.

Chapter 142 - Ripples

Lakshmi slipped out of the kitchen the moment Tessa’s footsteps faded up the stairs.The air in the hallway felt thicker after that conversation—nothing openly rude, nothing said outright, but the way Tessa had said “my husband” lingered like smoke. Not hostile. Just… territorial.Lakshmi wasn’t stupid. She knew weird energy when she felt it.She wandered toward the back of the house, drawn by the soft light and the exquisite fountains. The mansion was still quiet—most of the household either asleep or gone for the day.She needed air, or space or just something to shake off the strange knot in her stomach.She walked through one of the flowered paths that led to the pool terrace and froze.Alec was in the water.He moved through lazy laps, cutting the surface with clean, powerful strokes.The early sun caught every droplet on his tanned skin as he turned at the wall and pushed off again.When he reached the shallow end and stood, water rippled down his chest, tracing lines she hadn’t

Chapter 143 - Opposite Tension

Davin stood rigid in the doorway, fists clenched at his sides. Roman leaned back in his chair, Tessa’s old phone still resting on the table like a silent accusation.“What are you doing here, Davin?” Roman asked, voice calm, almost bored.Davin’s jaw ticked. “What do you mean what am I doing here? I work here, remember?”Roman gave a small, tired shrug. “Well, the last time I checked, I gave you the week off.” He flipped another page in the file without looking up. “Now back to my question — I don’t want to ask again.”Davin stepped fully into the room, the door clicking shut behind him. “I ran into Monroe downstairs.”Roman finally glanced up. “Okay, and?”“Really, Roman — ‘okay, and’?” Davin’s voice rose, sharp with disbelief. “What was he doing here? I thought you hated him?”“I wasn’t his biggest fan,” Roman admitted. “However, I needed him for something important.”“Something like what?” Davin took another step forward. “Because from what he told me, you didn’t think I was fit fo

Chapter 144 - Defenses

The kitchen door banged open.Roman stormed through, jacket half-off, face like stone. He didn’t even glance their way—just strode past the counter, eyes fixed ahead, radiating tension.Lakshmi jerked back as if burned, heart pounding. She pressed the towel to her chest, stepping sideways toward the sink.Alec exhaled sharply, straightening in the chair. He shot a quick look at Roman’s back, then at Lakshmi—apologetic, frustrated, but still gentle.“Roman?” Alec called after him, voice steady despite the interruption. “You’re back early—what happened?”Roman didn’t stop. “Nothing,” he muttered, already heading for the stairs. “Everything’s fine.”His footsteps faded upward, heavy and purposeful.The kitchen fell quiet again, but the moment was shattered.Lakshmi stared at the doorway, then down at the towel in her hands.Alec rubbed the back of his neck, where her fingers had just been. “He’s… probably dealing with something,” he said softly, trying to lighten the room. “He’ll be fin

Chapter 145 - Finding Grayson - I

Grayson’s bedroom was dim, curtains drawn to block out the morning sun. He lay sprawled on his stomach across the king bed, sheets twisted around his waist, his mouth open, a half-empty bottle of scotch sat on his side table. The room smelled of stale alcohol, expensive cologne, and something pitiful.Eleanor entered without knocking, heels clicking sharply on the hardwood. She carried a black file in her hand.“Grayson.” She called out.No response. Just a low snore.She sighed, frustrated. “Grayson.”Still no response.Eleanor walked toward the nightstand, picked up a transparent vase of white lilies, dumped the flowers onto the floor, and poured the water from the vase over his head.Grayson jolted awake with a gasp, water streaming down his face, soaking the pillow. “What the fuck Mom?!”He sat up fast, sputtering, hair plastered to his forehead. “Jesus Christ, what the hell?”Eleanor stood over him, arms crossed, expression unmoved. “What are you still doing sleeping at this hou

Chapter 146 - Finding Grayson - II

Eleanor’s gaze didn't leave the three men in front of her. “Roman,” she said smoothly. “Alec. And…” She paused for a minute. “Detective Monroe.”Her gaze lingered on Elias just long enough to be meaningful. “What an unexpected pleasure.”Roman met her stare without blinking. “We’re here to see Grayson.”Eleanor’s smile was thin, and polite. “Well, that is a surprise. Come in.”She turned her back and led the three of them into the large foyer. “To what does Grayson owe this pleasure?” Eleanor asked.“Nothing really,” Roman smiled. “I just thought it’ll be nice to have some…brotherly discussions.”“Brotherly discussions?” Eleanor repeated. “Alright then. I’ll send someone to call him down. In the meantime, would you gentlemen like something to drink?”Roman stared at his watch. “It’s eight in the morning.”“It’s never too early to have something sharp to kickstart your day.” She grinned.Roman exhaled. “I see you did a good job changing my identity.” He said, inspecting one of the figu

Chapter 147 - The Weight Alec Carries

Roman didn’t answer Grayson. Didn’t even turn.The three men walked out through the heavy front doors and into the large compound, the morning sun harsh after the dim interior.Alec fell into step beside Roman, voice low but edged.“What was that about?” he asked. “Butting out last minute?”Roman kept walking. “I didn’t butt out… I just—”“You just what, Roman?” Alec snapped, stopping short. “You’re telling me we came all this way—for the phone, for a confession, for anything—and you just bounce because he fed you some line about how he’s the chaser and she's the innocent wife?”Roman slowed, exhaling through his nose. “He sounded… convincing.”Alec stared at him. “Convincing.”“Guys, guys!” Elias cut in, voice calm but firm. “Not here.”Alec’s jaw clenched. He shook his head once, hard, and kept walking toward the SUV.Elias glanced sideways at Roman. “Why is he so pissed off?”Roman’s shoulders lifted in a small, tired shrug. “I have no idea.”They reached the car in silence. Alec y

Chapter 148 - Dilemma

Roman and Tessa had gone in. Elias Monroe had left, but Alec spent about thirty minutes in Roman’s car thinking of what the right thing actually meant for both him and his cousin. After what felt like an eternity of wondering, he stepped out of the car, shoving the disk in his coat pocket. The wind whipped against his hair and face but that didn’t stop him. He didn’t know what was on that disk but if he could take a wild guess, it’s probably bad. And now he had it in his palms like it was the most normal thing in the world. The door to the mansion creaked slowly as he pushed it open. He heard laughter and chattering from the living room, just beyond the foyer. Alec followed the sound until he came to a stop. Everyone was gathered in the living room, having their own conversation and smiling. Salima sat in the centre of the sofa, a bridal magazine open on her lap. Nandini leaned over her shoulder, pointing at a flowing lace gown. “You would look lovely in this, Salima,” Nandini

Chapter 149 - Surprise!

Roman’s fingers slid out of Tessa the second time the bell rang. “That is such a distraction.” He said, wiping his fingers with a paper towel nearby. She covered her face with her palms, giggling. “I’m sorry.”The doorbell rang again, this time louder than it had ever been. Like the person outside was trying to pass a message.“Every time the bell rings that way, something bad is about to happen,” Tessa said.“Well, I hope not. I’ve had enough surprises this year.” He stood now and headed toward their door.“But the year just started,” Tessa laughed, sitting up.Roman looked back smiling. “Exactly my point.”He reached the base of the stairs but his mother was already heading toward the door.“I’m coming. I’m coming.” Salima yelled. She opened it, only to find Victor standing there, suit jacket off, sleeves rolled up, holding a single white rose and a small velvet box.“Victor?” She said, genuinely surprised. “What are you doing here? We already spoke today and—““I don’t want to wa

Chapter 150 - A Thorn In My Wedding - I

“Is everyone getting ready?” Salima asked, her gaze shifting between Lakshmi and Nandini. “The priest will be here on time and we want to finish as early as we can.”“Calm down, Salima,” Nandini said, carefully applying the haldi paste to her sister’s chin. “Everyone is preparing as we speak.”“Don’t tell me to calm down. It’s not like you don’t know how those boys like to do everything at the last minute,” Salima replied, almost frustrated.“I know, but they’re not kids anymore,” Nandini chuckled.“Aunt Salima, just relax,” Lakshmi smiled, spreading the paste across her forearm. “You’re only nervous because it’s your big day. Everyone will be ready.”Salima smiled, exhaling. “I cannot believe Victor did all this. The backyard looks exactly like home. It feels like I’m getting married in India.”“That’s very sweet of him,” Nandini said.Salima nodded, then turned to Lakshmi. “Can you do something for me?”Lakshmi looked up. “Yes.”"Can you please do the honours with the thali? We need

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