All Chapters of NAKED LIES OF THE BILLIONAIRE: Chapter 271 - Chapter 279

“Look, I’ll pay you. Any amount you want. I just need information,” I say as my eyes look up to scan his face. “You can help me check your security cameras. I’m sure it would have picked up footage from that day, and you’ll see me on there too,” I added. My voice was soft but full of hope. I needed something , anything, that could lead me to Adrian.“I don’t think you understand, ma’am,” he said. His voice now more stern. “Like I said, I am just a worker here and the only thing I can currently help you out with is enquiries on hosting in this vicinity, and give you directions to the exit when done!!”“It’s just us here. Just one glance, and I’ll be out of here,” I responded. My hands stayed together, still pleading. The hall felt colder now. The empty chairs watched us.“I don’t want to be pushed to call security on you. Exit is that way!!” he said firmly. He pointed again toward the door I came from. His face left no room for more talk. I nod in defeat. Turning around and walking tow

There was no other response coming from him, so I just let it go. What was more important right now was looking forward to moving on without them. The phone stayed quiet. Daniel did not reply again. My phone stayed quiet. I sat on the edge of the motel bed. The vodka bottle was still half full. The cigarettes sat on the table. But for the first time in weeks, my mind felt a bit clearer.I have always wanted to get my own place, but Daniel never thought of it a good idea. In his own words, women are supposed to submit to their husbands. Stay home, be a housewife, totally rely on me. But look how things have turned out to be now. The memory made me shake my head. I drove down to Adrian’s place. The road felt familiar. The house looked quiet when I arrived. Weeds had started to germinate in front of his drive through and beside the house and fences. The grass was longer than before. No one was really home. The windows stayed dark. I’ve been here constantly, but I didn’t get in due to Cl

A full year had passed, and somehow I had managed to build a new life in a completely different country. Starting over from scratch had been one of the hardest things I had ever done, but looking back now, I could honestly say it wasn’t as terrible as I had imagined. It wasn’t perfect either, but it was peaceful, and after everything that had happened, peace was more than enough for me.A few months after settling in, I purchased a small apartment. It wasn’t luxurious by any means, but it was warm, comfortable, and finally felt like something that truly belonged to me. It had large windows that let in plenty of sunlight every morning, and just enough space for me to wander around whenever I found myself lost in thought. I spent many evenings standing by the window, staring out at the unfamiliar streets below, wondering how life could change so drastically in such a short amount of time.Oh, and lest I forget, I got a pet too. A tiny cream-colored poodle that I named Bella. She was ene

I leaned toward my coworker, forcing a smile. “I just need a quick bathroom break.” She nodded without looking up from the tray she was arranging.“No problem.” I slipped through the back room and stepped outside. The cool evening air hit my face immediately. I planted both hands on my hips and took a long, shaky breath, trying to slow the frantic pounding in my chest. My heart was racing so hard it felt as though everyone around me could hear it.This wasn’t supposed to happen. I had disappeared. I was supposed to be invisible. For an entire year, I had carefully built a new life under a new name. I wasn’t ready for reminders of the woman I had buried. I wasn’t ready for anyone from my past to find me.Especially not her. I glanced over my shoulder. Then to my left. Then behind the trees bordering the venue. Following people was practically part of her job. She could be anywhere. My breathing grew heavier as my imagination spiraled. What if she’d already taken pictures of me?What if