All Chapters of Played for Five Years, I Marry Into Billions Instead: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

A flippant male voice came from the private room, edged with amusement. "Come on, Rebecca. You've been playing the broke college student for five years, and you still aren't tired of it?"And all this for a bet? Just to see if you could land Sebastian, the so-called business prodigy. I've got to hand it to you."I stopped short, as if struck by lightning. Right then, another man spoke up. It was Tobias Wright, Rebecca Milton's childhood friend. "The Grants are on the brink of collapsing. I heard Sebastian even fell out with his family because of you. Poor guy," he commented with a hint of glee. Then, Tobias changed the subject. "You're not actually planning to marry him, are you?" he asked tentatively.The room fell silent at once. Moments later, my girlfriend, Rebecca, said, "Marry him? Don't be ridiculous. I'm just waiting for him to propose. Then, I'll expose the truth about the bet right there. The look on his face will be priceless."A chill settled over me as my hea

Chapter 2

I left Rebecca with Mary Smith, the housekeeper, then turned the car around and drove to the Grant residence. The living room was brightly lit. My parents were sitting on the couch. Worry was etched across their faces. Mom froze when she saw me, and a moment later, her eyes brimmed with tears. Dad, however, let out a heavy sigh. His expression turned grim, and his voice was tight with suppressed anger as he asked, "So, you've decided to come back?"Without missing a beat, I sank to my knees. "Dad, Mom… I'm sorry. I was wrong."For five years, I had burdened them with worry, all for the sake of being with Rebecca. At the end of the day, blood was thicker than water. My parents couldn't bring themselves to be too harsh with me. After five long years of estrangement, we finally made peace. Guilt weighed heavily on me. For five years, I had neglected Grant Corporation, leaving my parents to carry far too much of the burden. I looked into their eyes, and resolve settled in my

Chapter 3

I met Rebecca's expectant gaze, and a chill ran through me. "Of course," I replied with a faint smile that never reached my eyes. "When the time comes, I'll make sure it's a surprise you'll never forget."As expected, she broke into a smile. Then, Rebecca leaned in and kissed my cheek. There was a hint of pride in her voice as she said, "I knew it. You've always spoiled me the most, Seb."With that, she turned and walked away. Her steps were light, as though she already had the upper hand. As I stared at her retreating figure, my smile slowly vanished. "Rebecca, I'll make sure your surprise is ready," I thought. My wedding to Victoria Tomlinson was scheduled for a month later, falling on Rebecca's birthday. The marriage had been a carefully considered decision by my parents. The Tomlinsons were one of Axton's oldest and most influential families. Most importantly, the Grant and Tomlinson families had been close for generations. We were familiar with one another. As th

Chapter 4

The anger on Rebecca's face faltered, and a flicker of guilt crossed her features. She looked like she was about to speak when Tobias gently tugged at her sleeve.Then, she took a deep breath before saying, "Tobias and I grew up next door to each other. I won't let anyone push him around. "Seb, stop making a scene. Just apologize to him, and this ends here."Though Rebecca's tone softened, it still carried a commanding edge.Boy next door, huh?I snickered. "Is that so? Well, if you care so much about him, I'll step aside for him. Rebecca, we're done."Having said my piece, I turned and walked away without a backward glance."Sebastian Grant!" Rebecca shouted after me. "Fine! Break up with me then! But don't you dare regret it! Just look at yourself. You're almost 30! Do you really think you're still some kid in his 20s?"Her words cut deep, but I didn't slow down. I simply walked away.Regret? The only thing I'd ever regretted in my life was meeting her. Meanwhile, Rebecca

Chapter 5

Tobias stared at the scandalous photos on the screen. The color drained from his face, and he swayed as if he might collapse at any moment. "N-No! These pictures are edited!" he stammered. His words were tumbling over each other as he frantically tried to defend himself. "It was Sebastian! That bastard set me up!"Then, he turned to Rebecca, grabbing her arm in desperation and throwing himself fully into the role of the victim. "Becca, you have to believe me! I didn't do any of this! Sebastian's just jealous. He's trying to destroy me!"Rebecca looked at Tobias, so desperate in his defense, then back at the damning evidence on the screen. Her thoughts spiraled into chaos. Yet, even as her friends tried to talk sense into her, she shouted, "I believe Tobias! This is just Sebastian's way of trying to get my attention!"Even though Rebecca claimed that she believed Tobias, a secret thrill stirred within her. If I had gone this far, did that mean I still cared about her? Did that

Chapter 6

Before long, it was Rebecca's birthday. She spent the entire day on edge, constantly checking her phone and waiting for my message. However, it remained silent. There wasn't even a single notification. At last, she couldn't take it anymore. She grabbed her keys and drove to the hotel where I had secretly arranged a proposal for her. However, when Rebecca pushed open the ballroom doors, what greeted her was nothing like the romantic scene she had imagined. Instead, it was a bustling corporate cocktail party. Guests in evening wear filled the room, and laughter rose above the clink of glasses. Rebecca froze. She grabbed one of the hotel managers. Her voice was tight with urgency as she demanded, "W-Wasn't this place reserved for a proposal? How did it turn into a cocktail party?""I'm not sure what you mean, ma'am," the manager replied, confused. "The gentleman who booked this venue canceled a month ago. He's getting married, so he no longer needs it."The words hit Rebecca l

Chapter 7

The Milton family elders were livid. Rage and humiliation twisted their expressions as they shouted, trying to stop Rebecca. However, she seemed deaf to it all and lunged forward like a madwoman, desperate to reach me. Just then, Victoria stepped forward to shield me. Her gaze was icy as it settled on Rebecca. "Ms. Milton, this is my wedding. I suggest you show some respect," she said. Her voice carried the faintest edge of mockery.Yet, Rebecca's eyes never left me. Regret was written all over her face as she cried out, "Seb… you don't want me anymore? I love you… You can't leave me!""Ms. Milton, the moment you chose to hide your identity and be with me because of a bet, we were doomed," I said coldly. "You toyed with my feelings for five years. Do you think I should give you another chance, or make you pay for it?"Rebecca's eyes widened in disbelief."Y-You knew?" she asked. Her voice broke with anguish. "N-No! Seb, it wasn't like that. I fell in love with you a long time

Chapter 8

I had thought what Rebecca and I had was over. I never expected her to come after my family or me. I had barely settled back into work at Grant Corporation after my honeymoon when Rebecca called. "Sebastian Grant, divorce Victoria and come back to me," she demanded. Her voice was low, and she sounded obsessed. I almost laughed at her sheer audacity. "Rebecca, do you even hear yourself?""You really think I don't know, huh?" she snapped. Her voice was laced with sick certainty. "You loved me too much to marry someone else. You're just doing this to spite me!"Then, Rebecca changed tack. A note of threat crept into her voice. "If you don't do as I say, I can't promise your family won't suffer for it."Rage surged through me at once, and I said coldly, "Go ahead and try. Let's see who ends up regretting it."I hung up and immediately set my counterattack in motion. I gathered everything I had on Rebecca and Tobias—the absurd bet they'd made, his years as an escort, the wealthy

Chapter 9

A jolt of alarm shot through me, and I instinctively sidestepped. Victoria reacted faster. She yanked me behind her and drove a kick into Tobias' wrist, sending the knife clattering to the ground. Almost immediately, the bodyguards charged forward and subdued the wildly struggling Tobias. "Sebastian Grant! This is all your fault! You ruined my life! You destroyed it all! This is what you've done to me!"He was pinned to the ground, but he still roared, and his eyes glinted with malice.Victoria held my hand tightly. She looked down at him with cold eyes. "You brought this on yourself."In the end, Tobias was sentenced to several years in prison for attempted assault. As for Rebecca, when she learned of what Tobias had done, she broke down completely and went mad. She spent her days in her cell, clutching a pillow and muttering to herself.One moment, she was laughing, and in the next, she'd be crying. Over and over, she repeated the same words. "Seb loves me… He'll come see

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