All Chapters of The Billionaire's Obsession -Claimed by Power : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

"Uche and I have been talking," Amanda started, her cheeks slightly blushing. "A lot, actually. About everything that's happened, and moving forward. And we've become close. Really close.""Close how?" Victoria asked, though she suspected she knew."Close like we're going on a real date tonight," Amanda admitted. "If that's okay with you, Victoria. I know he's your brother, and I'm your best friend, and i hope you don't see it as weird""It's not weird," Victoria interrupted, feeling warmth spread through her chest. "Amanda, it's a good news. You're both amazing people who've been through hell. If you found comfort in each other, that's perfect and I give my blessings"Uche reached for Amanda's hand, and Victoria saw how her brother's expression softened looking at her best friend. Like he saw Amanda for who she is rather than projecting his hopes onto her."But we're taking it slow," Uche said. "Let's see where this goes. But Amanda makes me laugh, Vee. She makes me feel like maybe I

The security guard who'd burst in earlier was still hovering around the entrance. "He says he has information Ms. Okereke needs to hear. About Senator Mbanefo. He's offering to talk.""It's a trap," Marcus said flatly. "Or a publicity stunt. Either way, it's a bad idea."Victoria's mind raced through possibilities. Daniel Okonkwo had been Mbanefo's right hand for over a decade and his chief of staff.“I think he's trying to flip," Amanda said suddenly, looking up from her laptop. "Look at the statement his lawyer just released. 'Mr. Okonkwo maintains his innocence and looks forward to cooperating fully with authorities.' That's lawyer-speak for cooperating with prosecution.""He wants a deal," Ngozi said slowly,now understanding what it is about. "And he wants Victoria to know he's willing to give her everything on Mbanefo.""In exchange for what?" King angrily asked. "Immunity? A reduced sentence maybe? He helped murder her father."The room fell silent again.Victoria stood there, h

Victoria couldn't move. "Victoria." King's voice cut through the silence, his hand firm on her back. "We need to move now."She let him guide her toward the elevators, Marcus and his team forming a protective barrier against the press surge.The elevator doors closed. Victoria staggered against the wall, her legs unable to hold her weight. King caught her immediately."Breathe," he said quietly. "Just breathe, Victoria."But breathing felt impossible. "I don't understand," Victoria whispered. "Rivers State? Dad never mentioned Rivers State in his journals. He was investigating local contracts, campaign finance irregularities. What does Rivers State have to do with anything?""We'll find out," King promised. "The FBI has the flash drive. They'll trace everything."The elevator opened to the ground floor. Ngozi was already there, pacing frantically with her phone pressed to her ear. She ended the call the moment she saw Victoria and King."Okay, damage control time," Ngozi said, "That c

The next morning brought unexpected calm. No emergency meetings, nor crisis calls. Just a quiet Saturday morning in the penthouse, sunlight streaming through windows.Victoria woke to find King already awake beside her, laid up on one elbow, watching her with soft eyes."How long have you been staring at me?" she asked, her voice rough with sleep."Long enough to count seventeen freckles on your nose," King replied, his finger tracing on her bare shoulder. "And to realize I could spend the rest of my life watching you sleep."Victoria felt warmth spread through her chest at his words. "That's slightly creepy," she teased, though she was smiling. "Watching someone sleep.""Then I'm creepy." King leaned down to kiss her softly. "Because I plan to do this every morning for the next fifty years, that's if you eventually say yes to marrying me.""Confident, aren't you?" Victoria asked, her hand sliding up to cup his face."Completely." His eyes held hers. "After the election whether you wi

Monday morning arrived with the weight of campaign and arrest. Victoria was unable to sleep because her mind was already racing with what today would bring.King was already awake beside her with his hand finding hers in the darkness."Couldn't sleep either?" Victoria asked quietly."Didn't want to miss being awake when you needed me," King replied, pulling her close. "Today's going to be intense. Wanted to make sure you started it knowing you're not alone."They laid together drawing strength from each other's presence. Victoria's phone buzzed at exactly six AM. FBI Director Sarah Chen."Ms. Okereke, the arrest is happening now," Sarah said without preamble. "Federal agents are executing the warrant as we speak. I wanted you to hear it from me first."Victoria sat up, her heart pounding.Sarah paused, and Victoria could hear voices in the background, the controlled chaos of a major operation in progress."Thank you for telling me," Victoria managed to voice out. "What happens now?""