All Chapters of Betrayed By The Billionaire: Chapter 401 - Chapter 410

"Are you looking for a death wish?" Xavier roared, his eyes flashing with a predatory light.Chloe Bishop slowly lowered the gun, her voice tight but steady. "I had a clear shot. I could have taken him down." If Xavier hadn't appeared when he did, her third bullet would have found its mark."Who the hell asked for your help?" Xavier’s fury didn't abate. His voice dropped to a lethal growl. "Did you not see the rifle in his hand? One twitch of his finger and your head would have been a memory!"Chloe felt her heart sink. The adrenaline that had fueled her marksmanship vanished, replaced by a cold, numbing hollow. Her face went pale. "I’m sorry. I just thought... I thought I could be of some use."Xavier’s expression remained stony. "Remember this: I don't need your 'help,' and I certainly don't need you playing the hero on my behalf. Don't ever be so self-righteous again."Chloe bit her lip, her gaze dropping to the floor mats. "It won't happen again," she whispered.She placed the han

Arthur’s wife, Leah, chimed in with a sigh of relief. "Exactly, as long as she’s okay. That was terrifying to watch."Suddenly, Sienna, who had always been at odds with Chloe Bishop, spoke up with a look of feigned innocence. "Sister Chloe didn't do it on purpose. Since the fire is out, can't we just light another brazier?"Chloe’s gaze snapped to Sienna. The hand that had shoved her came from directly behind. If her memory served, Sienna was the one standing in that exact spot. Besides Sienna, there was only Leo Grayson and a maid. A maid had no motive, and Leo—while impulsive—wasn't a murderer.That left Sienna. Her uncharacteristic "defense" of Chloe only made her more suspicious. It was a classic "White Lotus" tactic: play the peacemaker to highlight the other person's failure.As expected, someone immediately countered Sienna. "If only it were that simple! The flame went out before he could cross. The clothes from the prison weren't burned, the 'bad luck' hasn't been purged. Ligh

Chloe Bishop slowly shifted her finger, pointing directly at the maid standing beside Sienna. "It was her. She’s the one who pushed me."A wave of confused derision swept through the crowd. First she says it was Sienna, and now she’s targeting a maid? Does she even know where she is? Does she have any shame?To the relatives, Chloe was merely digging a deeper grave. They saw a woman desperate to avoid the consequences of her failure, a "First Socialite" whose reputation was proving to be a hollow shell.Leo Grayson let out a sharp, mocking laugh. "Oh, I see. Since you can't frame Sienna, you go after a defenseless maid? What’s the plan, Chloe? Do you think servants are easy targets for your lies?"Is everyone here an idiot? Leo wondered. How did my brother end up with such a woman?Sienna bit her inner cheek to keep from laughing out loud. She had expected a challenge, but this was pure, unadulterated stupidity on Chloe’s part. She was handing her own head to Xavier on a silver platte

The cold water continued to rush over Chloe Bishop’s hand, but the ice that had frozen her heart earlier was rapidly melting."So, you really were worried about me."Though Xavier Grayson hadn't explicitly admitted it, Chloe was certain now. His explosive rage wasn't a sign of hatred; it was the frantic response of a man who had been terrified. She recalled the shootout earlier that morning—his face then had been a mirror of his expression in the courtyard. "In the woods today... was that why you said those harsh things to me? Because you were scared for my safety?"Xavier didn't answer. He simply kept his focus on her hand, guiding it under the cool stream."Why did you believe me?" Chloe pressed, her voice softening. "Everyone else thought I was lying to save face."Xavier remained silent for a long moment, the water splashing against the sink. Finally, he spoke, his low voice tinged with a hint of genuine frustration. "I’d like to know the answer to that myself."Looking at his sha

Faking a faint?In the high-stakes theater of the Grayson family, it was a classic move, but a desperate one. Sienna lay there, fuming beneath her "unconscious" mask. The maid’s testimony was a masterpiece of revisionist history—painting herself as a victim of coercion when she had been salivating at the chance to earn that 500,000 last night.If Sienna weren't currently playing dead, she would have surged up to tear the woman’s lying tongue out.Once the maid finished her confession, Xavier Sr. turned his mild, detached gaze toward Xavier. "They’ve confessed. They are indeed in league. Handle it as you see fit."The elder Grayson seemed to have lost all interest in the domestic squabble. He turned to walk back into the mansion, but as he passed Chloe Bishop, he paused. "Is your hand alright?"Chloe was momentarily stunned by the sudden show of paternal concern. "It’s just a small blister, Father. Nothing serious."Xavier Sr. nodded once. "Go to the hospital once you’ve finished here.