Todos os capítulos de CLAIMED BY THE BILLIONAIRE : Capítulo 51 - Capítulo 60

Liam’s POVSleep never came.I lay on my bed staring at the ceiling while my phone rested in my hand. The last conversation with Ava replayed over and over again.“I don’t think we should keep doing this.”She had sounded exhausted. Not angry. Not frustrated. Just… tired.I unlocked my phone again. Still nothing.No reply.I sighed before typing another message.Liam: Angel, please talk to me.A few seconds passed.Nothing.I typed another.Liam: I’m not giving up on us.Again…No reply.I rubbed my forehead before sending another.Liam: We’ll figure this out together.Silence.I looked at the time, 2:17 a.m.Normal people were asleep. Apparently, I wasn’t normal anymore.I leaned back against the headboard before typing one final message.Liam: I’m coming to see you tomorrow. You’re going to hear me out whether you like it or not.I dropped the phone onto the bedside table.For the first time in years, I felt completely helpless. No business deal had ever made me feel this way, no bo

Liam’s POVMonday mornings were usually predictable.Meetings. Reports. Calls.But this morning was different.The moment my Bentley turned onto the street leading to Reynolds Holdings, I noticed the crowd outside the building.Paparazzi.Cameras flashed repeatedly as reporters stood behind the barriers.“Mr. Reynolds!”“Are you really marrying Genevieve Langley?”“When will the engagement be announced?”“Is the Reynolds-Langley marriage official?”I ignored every question.My guards immediately surrounded me as I stepped out of the car.I kept walking.Then I saw her.Ava.She stood near the entrance with Elena and Stacy.The moment our eyes met, she stopped.For a second, everything around me seemed to disappear.I wanted to walk toward her. I wanted to ask how she was doing.Instead, I forced myself to keep walking.Not here. Not in front of cameras.Ava seemed to understand. She remained where she was as I passed.I gave her one brief glance before entering the building.The doors

Liam's POVBy Saturday morning, the Reynolds mansion was already awake.Staff moved through the halls carrying boxes, flowers and decorations while event planners checked their lists.I walked downstairs and immediately saw Diana standing in the middle of the living room, watching everyone work.She had been awake since early morning."Daddy!"She ran toward me.I caught her before she could crash into me."Slow down.""My birthday is tomorrow!"I laughed."Yes it is Princess."She wrapped her arms around my neck."I'm going to be six.""You are."She pulled away and looked around the room."Are they decorating everything?""Apparently."She smiled proudly. "I told them what I wanted.""I can see that."She pointed toward the garden."I want the balloons there."Then toward the other side."And the cake goes there."I raised an eyebrow."You're already giving orders?""I'm the birthday girl."I laughed. "Fair enough."She grabbed my hand."And Damien is coming.""Yes.""And Ava."I lo

Ava's POVBy the time the children's celebration began winding down, the garden looked completely different.The music had been lowered, the children's entertainers were packing up, and some of the younger guests had already left with their parents.The mansion was still busy, though.Adults had gathered in smaller groups around the garden and terrace, talking over drinks while congratulating Liam and Margaret on the successful party.I stood with Clara and Adrian near one of the tables, holding a glass of water."That was quite a party," Adrian said.I laughed softly, "That's one way to describe it."Clara smiled. "I don't think I've ever seen this many people at a child's birthday.""Neither have I."Adrian looked toward the mansion."Your son had a good time, though."I smiled."She really did."My eyes immediately found Damien.He was still with Diana.The two of them were sitting on the grass, looking through some of the gifts while laughing about something I couldn't hear.Seein

Ava's POVI barely slept.My mind kept going back to Diana's birthday party.Margaret's words, the way Liam had looked at me, the tears that had filled my eyes. And the way I'd taken Damien home without even giving myself time to think.By morning, I felt exhausted.I helped Damien get ready while Mom prepared breakfast."Mama, are we going to work today?""Yes, baby.""Grandma is taking me to school?"Isa smiled as she placed his lunch box on the table."Of course. I'll take you."Damien nodded.After breakfast, we gathered our things and walked outside.I held Damien's hand while Isa carried his school bag."Don't forget your lunch," I reminded him."I won't.""And behave yourself."He smiled. "I always behave."Isa laughed, "That's a lie.""Grandma!"I laughed as well.For the first time since yesterday, I felt a little lighter.Then I saw him.Sebastian was standing beside a black car.My smile disappeared immediately."What are you doing here?"He looked at me calmly and said, "G