Semua Bab CLAIMED BY THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE : Bab 11 - Bab 20

NEW HOME Aurora deliberately ignored the incoming call from Adrian. She had no desire to hear his repulsive voice again. However, the screen flashing his name served as a stark reminder that time was running out. She couldn't afford to waste another second, she needed to get under Alessandro's protection immediately. Before she could put her phone away, it buzzed with a text notification. It was from Adrian. Suppressing her rising anxiety, Aurora tapped the message open. The moment she read the words, her face contorted with fury. Tick-tock. Your time is almost up, Helly love. Bring my son to me, or else... Adrian had left the threat unfinished, but the underlying malice was crystal clear. Aurora's eyes burned with memory of her brutal car accident six years ago, her fingers tightening around her phone until her knuckles turned white. "I will come to you, Adrian," she spat under her breath, glaring at the screen. "But not to hand over my son. I will come to take your life." It

FALLING ISN’T AN OPTION "Noah, who are those giant men?" Clara, Noah’s classmate, asked, pointing toward the two massive figures trailing behind him. Before long, a small crowd of kids gathered around, asking the exact same question. "They are my personal bodyguards," Noah answered proudly, tossing his head back as he gestured to the built men in black suits standing a few feet away. Truthfully, Noah didn't entirely understand why he needed a security detail. His mother had explained that it was because of her new job as Alessandro's executive assistant. Since Alessandro was an extraordinarily wealthy man, extra security was necessary to keep them both safe. Still, Noah had no interest in being watched every second of the school day. His biggest concern was that the guards might report back to his mother if he got into any minor trouble. The moment Aurora dropped him off and drove away, Noah turned to the men and issued a stern decree of his own. "You are not allowed to tell

THE BITCHES "Ah, my dear sister, Aurora," Vanessa chimed, wearing a fake smile, though her eyes revealed what she truly felt. Anger and envy were written all over Vanessa Bennett's face as she took in Aurora’s glowing appearance and the lavish gown wrapped around her body. "Where have you been for the past five years? I heard you gave birth to a bastard son." Aurora straightened her posture, her eyes flashing with fury. Rage surged through her as she wished she could rip Vanessa's tongue out of her mouth, but Alessandro's warning about losing control echoed in her mind. She suppressed her anger, stretching her lips into a calm smile. "Miss Bennett." "Not anymore," Vanessa interrupted, raising a finger at her. "Aurora, while you were busy giving birth to Adrian's bastard, I married him, dear sister," she announced proudly with a mocking glint. Aurora’s nostrils flared, her hands curling tightly into fists. "Mrs. Moretti, I suggest you watch your words. If you call my son a bast

ENEMIES Alessandro suddenly spun Aurora around before drawing her back into his arms. She landed smoothly against him as his hand tightened on her waist. Her eyes widened at the unexpected movement, but Alessandro only offered a dark smirk. He leaned down to her ear, his tone low and deliberate. "Welcome to my kingdom, my queen. I knew you would be the perfect match for my darkness. My corrupted queen." He pressed a soft kiss to her temple, letting his lips linger on her skin before pulling back, sealing the unspoken promise hidden within their performance. Goosebumps covered Aurora’s skin at his words, the brush of his lips sending her pulse racing. She swallowed hard and managed a calm smile as she noticed the eyes on them. People were watching. Aurora understood his words all too well. Corrupted queen. The title hung in her mind. She was no longer the naive, forgiving girl she had once been. The thirst for justice had transformed her into someone sharper, colder. Alessandr

MY FIANCÉE'S BETRAYAL "I wanted to tell you, but everything happened so quickly that I never found the right moment, Sop," Aurora pleaded with her friend, attempting to soothe her frustration. Sophia, however, remained thoroughly unimpressed. "Are you serious, Aurora?" Sophia asked over the line, her voice tight with disbelief. "I cannot believe you are marrying Alessandro. You never mentioned a relationship with him. Where did you two even meet? You have avoided the public for five years, and now you are making high-profile appearances at galas where your family and your ex are present. None of this adds up. Tell me what is actually happening." Aurora exhaled slowly. News of her engagement to Alessandro had dominated every major media outlet within hours, becoming the central topic across Bellavere. She had awakened to a string of missed calls and urgent messages from Sophia. Knowing a difficult conversation awaited her, Aurora had delayed calling back until Noah left for school