Todos os capítulos de The Billionaire’s Rival Contract: Capítulo 131 - Capítulo 138

BellaThe glass door of the downtown law office chimed softly as I stepped out onto the busy sidewalk, the afternoon sun beating down warmly against my face. The meeting had been long, intense, and emotionally draining, but it was done.I had sat across the desk from an aggressive corporate and criminal defense attorney, laying out every single piece of the puzzle. I told him about the tampered security footage, the orchestrated kitchen fire, the forged reports, and how Alina and Clara had systematically worked together to break down my life. I gave him the names, the dates, and every detail I could remember.The lawyer had listened intently, taking thick notes on a yellow legal pad before looking up at me with a serious, calculating gaze."We have a strong foundation for a civil and criminal case.," he had said, adjusting his glasses. "Harassment, malicious prosecution, conspiracy, and attempted endangerment. I'll file the initial motions today. I'll reach out and let you know the ex

Sebastian"Oh, Mr. Sebastian, you poor thing," Clara murmured softly.I felt the cushion beside me dip down. I looked up, rubbing my tired eyes, and saw that Clara had sat down right next to me on the sofa.Normally, Clara kept a strict, professional distance. She was just a maid—she knew her place, kept her head down, and spoke only when spoken to. But right now, she was sitting uncomfortably close."You've been stressing yourself sick over her for days," Clara whispered, her voice taking on a strange, sweet, almost intimate tone. She reached out, her fingers lightly brushing against my shoulder, sliding down toward my arm. "You shouldn't torture yourself like this over someone who clearly doesn't appreciate how hard you tried to protect her."A cold prickle of discomfort brushed against the back of my neck. I shifted my weight, pulling slightly away from her touch."Clara, thank you, but... I'm just tired," I said, my voice heavy. "Please just go back to your duties.""Are you sure

SebastianThe glare of the desk lamp cut through the shadows of my study. I sat alone in the leather armchair, my phone gripped so tightly in my hand that my knuckles ached.The image of Bella at the grand product conference kept playing over and over in my mind like a broken film reel.I could still see the tailored navy-blue blazer she was wearing, the elegant way her dark hair was pulled back, and the cold, untouchable look in her eyes when she saw me. She had looked stunning—brilliant, powerful, and completely out of reach. But what had burned a hot, agonizing hole straight through my chest wasn't just the sight of her walking away from me.It was the way she had looked standing next to that man. Julian.The CEO of the regional firm, the man she was working alongside day in and day out. I had seen the way she leaned into his space, the way he looked at her with such easy familiarity, and how easily she smiled in his presence.A toxic, blinding wave of jealousy coiled tightly aroun

Bella Against every ounce of my better judgment, I stood up from my chair and walked over to the tall, floor-to-ceiling glass windows that overlooked the bustling street below. I pressed my hands against the cool glass, looking down at the pavement outside the corporate entrance.A moment later, I saw Sebastian step out through the glass revolving doors of the building.My breath caught in my throat.Waiting on the sidewalk outside was a stunning, elegantly dressed woman with long, blonde hair and a radiant smile. As Sebastian walked up to her, his face—the same cold, emotionless mask he had worn inside the meeting room— melted.A warm, gentle smile spread across his face. He leaned down, laughing warmly at something she said, and pulled a small, beautifully wrapped designer gift box out of his coat pocket, handing it directly to her. She beamed, wrapping her arms around his neck in a happy, affectionate hug.A wave of pure jealousy and white-hot rage crashed over my ribs, stealing t