All Chapters of The Billionaire's Forgotten Bride : Chapter 201 - Chapter 210

Chapter 201Five Years Later.The world did not just fear Zara Frost and Ethan Cole. It bowed to them.Over the last five years, the merger of Frost Industries and Cole Corporation had birthed a monolithic entity Aegis Global. They controlled fifty percent of the world’s quantum computing, dominated global logistics, and held the strings of international banking. They were untouchable. A king and queen sitting on a throne of ice and steel.But inside the soundproof, bulletproof, penthouse office of Aegis Global, the fearsome Ice Queen was currently losing a negotiation."Absolutely not," Zara said, crossing her arms over her impeccably tailored emerald-green blazer."But Mom," a small, infuriatingly logical voice countered.Sitting across the massive obsidian desk was ten-year-old Leo. He was no longer the small toddler clutching a stuffed wolf. He wore a crisp, miniature gray suit, his dark hair styled perfectly, looking like a terrifying carbon copy of his father."My proposal is en

Chapter 203The underground bunker beneath Frost Manor had been heavily upgraded over the last five years. It was no longer just a safe room; it was a subterranean fortress equipped with a state-of-the-art medical wing, an independent armory, and a command center that rivaled the Pentagon.Zara paced the length of the command center, her emerald heels clicking sharply against the polished concrete floor.Marcus was at the main console, directing the Aegis bomb squad as they swept the penthouse topside. Ethan stood beside him, his massive arms crossed, his gaze fixed on the live body-cam feeds of the tactical team."Living room clear," the squad leader’s voice crackled over the radio. "Master bedroom clear. No explosives detected.""Check the ventilation shafts," Ethan ordered sharply, his voice leaving no room for error. "The Vane Syndicate utilizes micro-drone explosives. Look for anything the size of a coin."Zara paused her pacing, looking toward the reinforced glass doors of the a

Chapter 205The world dissolved into absolute, violent chaos.The shockwave from the explosion threw Ethan through the air like a ragdoll. His shoulder slammed brutally against the concrete wall, driving the breath from his lungs in a sharp gasp. A shower of plaster and dust rained down from the ceiling, choking the air with the acrid, metallic stench of C-4 explosives.For three agonizing seconds, there was nothing but pitch-black darkness and the high-pitched, deafening ringing in his ears.Then, survival instinct forged in the fires of five years of paranoia kicked in.Ethan scrambled to his feet, ignoring the throbbing ache radiating down his previously injured spine. He didn't check himself for blood. His mind locked onto a single, terrifying imperative.Zara. The kids."Marcus!" Ethan roared, his voice tearing through the darkness.The bunker's emergency backup generators hummed to life. Dim, pulsing red strobe lights bathed the command center in a hellish crimson glow.Marcus w

Chapter 207Thirty-Six Hours LaterAegis Global Black-Site 'Olympus', Swiss Alps.The transition from defense to offense was a terrifying, beautiful thing to watch.Ethan and Zara had immediately relocated Leo and Aria to 'Olympus'—a classified, subterranean fortress carved directly into the bedrock of the Swiss Alps. It was heavily guarded by two hundred elite Aegis mercenaries and equipped with anti-aircraft batteries. It was impenetrable.In the master suite of the bunker, Zara stood in front of a full-length mirror.She wasn't wearing her usual corporate blazers. She was wearing a gown designed for a shadow-cartel masquerade. It was a masterpiece of midnight-black velvet, clinging perfectly to her curves, with a plunging neckline and a dramatic slit up the thigh. Hidden seamlessly within the lining of the velvet was a layer of carbon-nanotube armor, capable of stopping a high-caliber bullet.She picked up her mask—a delicate, silver filigree piece that covered the upper half of he

Chapter 209The silence in the ballroom was deafening, broken only by the muffled, terrifying sobs of Aria coming through the live video feed.Zara stared at the screen, her heart shattering into a million irreparable pieces. Leo was looking directly into the camera. Despite being bound and gagged, the ten-year-old’s gray eyes weren't filled with panic; they were wide with a desperate, silent plea. He was looking at his parents, silently begging them not to surrender."Ten seconds, Zara," Elias Frost’s voice cut through the air, cold and merciless. "Ten seconds before Elara pulls the trigger."Zara fell to her knees.The Ice Queen the woman who had dismantled hostile takeovers, survived assassins, and built an empire of billions finally broke. She couldn't sacrifice her children. She would burn the entire world to ash, she would surrender her soul to the devil, if it meant Leo and Aria took another breath."I'll do it," Zara sobbed, pressing her forehead against the cold marble floor