Alle Kapitel von The Billionaire's Secret Heir : Kapitel 21 – Kapitel 30

Dexter's car stopped outside his father's house.The entire property was unusually quiet.He switched off the engine and stared at the house.The message was still on his phone.Come alone.He had no idea who had sent it.But if there was even a chance that his father knew where Adrian was, Dexter needed answers.He stepped out of the car.The front door was unlocked."Father?"No answer.Dexter entered.The lights were off.He switched them on.The living room was empty.Then he heard footsteps upstairs.Dexter immediately moved toward the staircase."Father?"Still nothing.He reached the study and pushed the door open.Richard was sitting behind his desk.He looked exhausted.His eyes met Dexter's."You came.""You knew I was coming?"Richard nodded."I knew eventually you'd find out."Dexter's expression hardened."Where is Adrian?"Richard froze."What?""Don't pretend you don't know.""I don't know where he is.""Then why was your name given to me?"Richard stood."Who gave it t

Dexter drove through the night with one thought consuming him.Adrian.Every second mattered.The photograph of his son remained on his phone. Dexter had looked at it so many times during the drive that Adrian's small smile was almost burned into his memory.He couldn't understand how someone could use a child to settle an old family conflict.But whoever had taken Adrian clearly knew exactly where to hurt him.His phone rang.Gabriel.Dexter answered immediately."Did you find anything?""Yes.""Tell me."Gabriel hesitated."I traced the vehicle that was seen near Selena's apartment."Dexter tightened his grip on the steering wheel."And?""It wasn't registered to Martin Hale.""I thought you said it was.""It was originally registered to him.""Originally?""Someone transferred ownership three years ago.""To whom?"Gabriel was silent."Gabriel.""I'm still trying to confirm the identity."Dexter exhaled sharply."Send me the information as soon as you have it.""I will."The call e

Dexter stared at the photograph on his phone.Adrian was sitting on a chair, looking frightened but unharmed.Beside him stood a woman.A woman Dexter had never seen before.His mother remained frozen beside him."Mom," Dexter said quietly. "Who is she?"His mother shook her head."I don't know.""Look at the photograph.""I am.""Then tell me why you look scared."She looked away.Dexter's suspicion deepened."You know her.""No.""Mom."She finally met his eyes."I've seen her before."Dexter's heart raced."Where?""Six years ago."Everything suddenly went quiet."Where did you see her?""At your father's office."Dexter stepped closer."What was she doing there?""I don't know.""Did she speak to you?"His mother hesitated."Yes.""What did she say?"She swallowed."She asked about Selena."Dexter's expression changed."Why?""I don't know.""You have to remember."His mother closed her eyes."She asked whether Selena had told you about the pregnancy."Dexter felt his chest tighte

Dexter stood by the window, staring at the message Gabriel had sent.We need to talk. Alone.After everything he had learned, Dexter didn't know whether he could trust Gabriel.But he needed answers."Where are you going?" Selena asked."To meet Gabriel."Her expression tightened."Do you trust him?""No.""Then don't go alone."Dexter looked at her."I'll be careful."Selena stepped closer."Dexter, six years ago, Gabriel was involved in my disappearance. We don't know what side he's on now.""I know.""Then please don't underestimate him."Dexter gently took her hand."I won't."Before he could leave, Adrian came running from the hallway."Daddy!"Dexter crouched."What's wrong?""Are you going somewhere?""I'll be back soon."Adrian wrapped his arms around him."Promise?"Dexter smiled."I promise."He stood and looked at Selena."Keep the doors locked.""I will.""And don't answer calls from unknown numbers."Selena nodded.Dexter walked toward the door.Then his phone rang.Unkno

The room remained completely silent. The photograph lay on the table between Dexter, Selena, Gabriel, and Daniel. Gabriel stood motionless, his eyes fixed on the picture. It showed him standing beside Victor Hale. There was no doubt about it. Selena stared at him. “Gabriel… you said you were protecting us.” “I was.” “Then why were you standing with him?” Gabriel finally looked up. “Because I needed Victor to believe I was on his side.” Dexter's expression hardened. “You expect me to believe that?” “I don't expect you to believe anything,” Gabriel replied calmly. “That's why I kept evidence.” Daniel leaned forward. “What kind of evidence?” Gabriel reached inside his jacket and pulled out a small black flash drive. “This.” Daniel took it. “What's on it?” “Conversations. Payment records. Names. Dates.” Dexter stepped closer. “And Victor?” Gabriel nodded. “Victor is in there.” Daniel immediately connected the drive to his laptop. The screen fille