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The Billionaire Secret Child

The Billionaire Secret Child

Author: Ineseduko
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Chapter 1 The Masquerade Encounter

Word Count: 1027    |    Released on: 10/01/2025

d for elegance were now her worst enemy, wobbling with every hurried step. She was over an hour late to the most prestigious event of the year, a charity ball her father had insisted she

an who was very much not Emily. Her fiery red hair tumbled down her bare back as she leaned into him, their lips locked in an unmistakably passionate kiss. Emily's breath caught in her throat. "James?" He pulled away, turning toward her with wide eyes. "Emily! This isn't-" "Don't," she snapped, her voice shaking. "Just... don't." She spun on her heel and fled, tears threatening to spill as humiliation clawed at her chest. She barely noticed the stares as she pushed through the crowd, desperate for air, for escape-anything to erase what she'd just seen. In her haste, she didn't see him. She collided with a tall, solid figure, stumbling backward, but strong hands caught her before she hit the ground. "Easy there." The voice was familiar, smooth and teasing. Emily looked up and found herself staring into the same piercing blue eyes from earlier. It was him-the man in the tuxedo. "Twice in one night," he said, his hands still steadying her. "Fate, perhaps?" "Let go," she muttered, trying to step away, but his grip was gentle, not holding her captive-just anchoring her. "Not until you catch your breath," he said, his gaze searching hers. "You look like you've seen a ghost." "I'm fine," she snapped, though the wobble in her voice betrayed her. He raised an eyebrow. "You don't look fine." Emily sighed, suddenly too exhausted to argue. "If I tell you I've had the worst night of my life, will you let me go?" His lips curved into a smile, though his eyes softened. "Perhaps. Or maybe I'll take it as a challenge to make it better." Before she could respond, a burst of laughter from a passing couple reminded her they were still in the middle of the ballroom. Heat rose to her cheeks again. "I need to get out of here." He hesitated, studying her, then offered his arm. "Come with me." "What?" "L

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1 Chapter 1 The Masquerade Encounter2 Chapter 2 A Whispered Escape3 Chapter 3 In The Stillness Of Dawn4 Chapter 4 The Mystery Left Behind5 Chapter 5 A Stranger In The Office6 Chapter 6 The Panic Sets In7 Chapter 7 The Weight Of Truth8 Chapter 8 Unexpected News9 Chapter 9 A Lingering Memory10 Chapter 10 A Choice To Leave11 Chapter 11 A Bittersweet Goodbye12 Chapter 12 A Quite New Beginning13 Chapter 13 Unexpected Encounter14 Chapter 14 Returning Home15 Chapter 15 Gathering Intel16 Chapter 16 Juggling Acts17 Chapter 17 Locked Eyes And Secrets18 Chapter 18 A Flicker Of Recognition19 Chapter 19 The Connection Deepens20 Chapter 20 The Revelation21 Chapter 21 A Line In The Sand22 Chapter 22 A Spark Rekindled23 Chapter 23 A Friend's Advice24 Chapter 24 A Familiar Connection25 Chapter 25 Questions Without Answers26 Chapter 26 A Father's Understanding27 Chapter 27 Emotional Fallout28 Chapter 28 Attempt To Reconcile29 Chapter 29 Fragile Beginnings30 Chapter 30 New Realities31 Chapter 31 A New Bond32 Chapter 32 A Fragile Alliance33 Chapter 33 Facing The Spotlight34 Chapter 34 First Steps Forward35 Chapter 35 Rekindling The Flames36 Chapter 36 Between The Past And The Present37 Chapter 37 Proving His Place38 Chapter 38 Finding Common Ground39 Chapter 39 Building Together40 Chapter 40 The Pitch41 Chapter 41 Unforeseen Challenges42 Chapter 42 In The Headlights43 Chapter 43 A Growing Bond44 Chapter 44 The Scandal45 Chapter 45 Weathering The Storm46 Chapter 46 Allies In The Storm47 Chapter 47 Fighting Back48 Chapter 48 A Temporary Peace49 Chapter 49 A Question Of Trust50 Chapter 50 A Fork In The Road51 Chapter 51 The Unburdening52 Chapter 52 Truth In The Spotlight53 Chapter 53 A Heart Divided54 Chapter 54 The Unspoken Question55 Chapter 55 Running Out Of Time56 Chapter 56 A Little Voice, Big Decision57 Chapter 57 A New Threat58 Chapter 58 A Battle And A PepTalk59 Chapter 59 Breaking Down Walls60 Chapter 60 A Child's Simple Truth61 Chapter 61 A Risk Worth Taking62 Chapter 62 Exploring New Paths