All Chapters of The Billionaire's contract : Chapter 201 - Chapter 210

We headed downstairs together as we prepared to visit dad.We went over to the nursery to check on the twins and met Catherine bottle feeding them When Catherine saw our bags packed and our casual dresses she eyed us with a curious smile and asked “Where are you kids going?”Ethan blurted out,“Mom, we are not kids. These are the kids you're carrying” “Nonsense;” Catherine blurted out“You all are my kids” she said, and Ethan flashed a wide smile as if he had expected her responseCatherine pressed a little further“So tell me, where are you both going?”I looked at Ethan, noticing he didn't want to share the destination just yet and turned to Catherine“A mini vacation” I saidEthan let out a gentle laugh and said“Yeah mom, a mini vacation”Catherine creased her brows and teased“Tell me where you're going or I’ll have you babysit the kids”“No!” We both blurted out at the same time and laughed afterwards“Mom, we are going to see dad and spend a few days with him”In that momen

“You see Ethan, I’m still a good cook” I said as the gentle aroma of the breakfast wafted through my nostrilsEthan flashed a knowing grin and replied“I know you are. You want a reward for that?”I nodded and he gave a wide care free laughAt that moment, Catherine and Ma Jane walked into the kitchen together and froze in place when they realized we made breakfast Ma Jane spoke, “Child, you don’t have to make breakfast, the workers can do it” I shrugged with a playful twinkle“Ethan put me up to it”Then i shooed them to ward the dinning“Please leave the kitchen and wait up in the dining area”During breakfast Catherine said“Avery, you and Ethan should watch the twins today. I need to show Jane around the fashion house”“Huh!?” I repliedThe thought of being alone with the twins for the first time swirled through my mind. How do I manage to comfort and entertain them “Don’t worry Avery. I’ll call one of the nannies to come over” Ethan chimed in“For just a few hours?” Catherine

It wasn’t like Lucas not to join us for breakfastJust as I was about to ask where he had vanished to, he emerged from the room all dressed and readyCatherine didn’t miss the moment and asked Lucas why he didn’t come down for breakfast but he replied that he has work to do. Ethan and Lucas eyes met but there was an unspoken tension between them. Lucas excused himself but later returned with a new request. “Avery, I think I’ll be needing someone to act as my secretary,” he said“You have a secretary” Ethan said in a serious tone“I need Avery to come with me” Lucas insisted“Love, let me go with him” I saidand Lucas gave a small relieved nodThe ride to Harrison’s group carried a stretched silence. I felt certain that something was brewing and I hope it wasn’t destructiveIn a concerned tone, I asked“Lucas are you okay?”He gripped the steering wheel tighter and barely whispered“Am fine, Avery” The thick and encompassing silence continued againThen Lucas broke it with a tremor

Ethan leaned in and closed the laptop with a soft thud“Love, dress up. There are people I’d like you to meet”“And who is that?” I asked “It’s a surprise love” he replied with a conspiratorial smile“I’ll wait for you downstairs”“Okay…” I wore a red dress that complemented my skin tone perfectly. I caught my reflection in the mirror with a satisfied smile before heading downstairs. I went downstairs to find Ethan and waiting for meWe drove to a fancy restaurant and I assumed it would just be the two of us and maybe the surprise guest but when we entered, I realized the room was filled with the BlackwoodsWe exchanged pleasantries and began to eat. After the meal, my curiosity deepened and I asked Ethan who he had wanted me to seeHe wore a disappointed expression and said“Sorry, love, the person couldn't make it” I curled my lips in displeasure and pressed“Love, can you at least tell me who that person is?”“If I tell you, it wouldn’t be a surprise and I know you like surpr

I came in early for a shoot tied to the debut magazine contract. As I walked in, I scanned the studio and noticed it was filled with a spectrum of body sizes. I remembered that this was exactly what they wanted me to showcase. “A diverse beauty standard”Catherine’s team had been pushed hard to assemble the look we needed for the shootWe prepared to walk through the runway with Mr plies ensuring that every model walks in the right stride“No Avery, you shouldn’t turn backwards” Mr plies said, looking clearly stressed I chuckled, signalling for a short break and asked Mr plies to take a break while I redirected.We settled in and I heard Mary’s voice from behind“This is another milestone for you, you know?”I nodded in agreement, though my attention drifted to something else. Mary began to offer her thoughts. It’s at the same time, Mr plies sharp voice cut through“Avery, we shouldn't be resting . Debut magazine wants this as soon as possible and the editing team are already wai