All Chapters of CLAIMED BY THE BILLIONAIRE : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Liam's POVI walked away from the Research Department with the executives following behind me.My jaw was still tight.I had tried to remain professional while making the announcement, but the moment my eyes had met Ava's, every emotion I'd been trying to bury came rushing back.Anger and pain. And the damn longing I couldn't seem to kill.I was almost at the elevator when one of the executives spoke."Mr. Reynolds?"I stopped and turned."Yes?"He hesitated."I was just thinking that this information could have been delivered by your secretary instead of you coming down here personally."I stared at him."Are you questioning my decision?"His face immediately changed."No, sir. That's not what I meant.""Then what exactly did you mean?""I'm sorry, Mr. Reynolds."I took a step toward him."Who gave you the right to question how I run my company?""Nobody, sir.""Then remember that."He lowered his head."I'm sorry."I looked at the rest of them."You can all go. I'll meet you later."

Ava's POVLiam didn't say another word as he pulled me away from the restaurant.I followed him until we reached a quiet area away from the people inside. The moment we stopped, he released my hand and stepped away.He was breathing heavily.I stood there staring at him, not knowing what to say.After everything that had happened, I still couldn't understand why he had defended me so fiercely.I swallowed."What was the meaning of what you did back there?"Liam clenched his fists.He looked away and ran a hand through his hair, clearly frustrated."It means nothing."I frowned."What?""I don't want Sebastian knowing what's going on between us." His eyes finally met mine. "You know what he's capable of. If he finds out about us, he could use it against both of us. He could blackmail us, threaten us, or use you to get to me."I lowered my eyes."So that's why you did it?""Yes."He took a deep breath."I'm already trying to find out who's behind those anonymous messages. That's the nex

Ava's POVThe drive to my apartment was silent.I sat quietly in the passenger seat, staring out the window while Sebastian focused on the road.My mind was still stuck on everything that had happened.Liam had been watching us.And even though I kept telling myself that accepting Sebastian's ride meant nothing, I couldn't stop thinking about the look on Liam's face before I left.When Sebastian finally stopped in front of my apartment, I turned to him."Thank you for bringing me home.""You're welcome."I reached for the door handle, but before I could open it, Sebastian suddenly held my hand.I froze.My eyes dropped to his hand, then slowly moved back to his face."Can we talk for a while before you go in?"I took a deep breath, "Okay. But I'm just a bit tired.""I'm sorry. I just wanted to discuss something with you briefly."I nodded."Go ahead."Sebastian looked at me for a moment."I know you and Liam aren't together anymore."My brows furrowed, "What do you mean?""You followe

Dr. Miranda Kane's POVI have always believed that people reveal their true selves when they think no one is watching.For years, I had watched people.I had watched patients come into my office frightened and leave relieved. I had watched families cry over hospital beds. I had watched doctors celebrate successful surgeries and mourn the ones they couldn't save.And I had learned something from all of it.People were predictable when you knew what frightened them.My name is Dr. Miranda Kane.I am a physician, a woman who has spent years building a respectable career in medicine. To most people, I am nothing more than a calm and professional doctor who knows how to handle difficult situations.I have always been good at appearing calm.Even when I am not.Six years ago, my career brought me to St. Aurelia Hospital, where I handled a young woman's delivery.Her name was Ava Morales.She was young, frightened, and exhausted when she arrived that night.And she wasn't carrying one baby.

Liam’s POVFor the first time in a while, breakfast at the Reynolds mansion felt almost normal.I sat at the head of the table, as usual. Diana sat by my righy, Margaret and Clara was seated across each other.Diana was happily eating her breakfast and talking about everything that had happened at school the previous day.I listened to her with a small smile.“Daddy, you're not listening again.”I looked at her.“I am.”“No, you're not.”Clara laughed, “She caught you.”I shook my head. “Fine. What was I supposed to be listening to?”Diana smiled. “I want to go somewhere this weekend.”“Where?”“The zoo.”I chuckled. “We'll see.”“You always say that.”“Because you always ask for something.”She giggled before returning to her food.For a few more minutes, the conversation remained light.Then Diana finished eating.“I’m done.”Margaret glanced at the time.“You'll be late for school.”Diana quickly stood from her chair. She came around to me and wrapped her arms around my neck.“Bye,