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Behind the billonaire's mask

Chapter 3 Torn between pride and survival

Word Count: 1397    |    Released on: 21/08/2025

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hie'

ieve what I had just he

t like slapping him. What did he take me for? Do I look li

aa

ose my t

wife, and it's only for eighteen month

tore the paper. "How will you even sug

egained his composure. "Ah, come now, Sophie. Don't be

incredulous. "You think using me a

of luxury, and your mother will receive the

"I want to be treated like a human being,

osition to make demands, Sophie. You need m

pt your proposal," I said,

that's how you feel, then your mo

. "You're disgusting," I spat. "I'll find another w

ou have less than three days to come up with the

e, but Julian's v

oph

sense contract, I would have fa

, my eyes flas

at I want. And wh

ister tone in his voice

d, before storm

st walked to the waiting room and sat on a chair there. I still can't believe wha

ps approaching. I looked up to see Julian wal

ng across his face. "In case you change your mi

ore it into pieces wi

ge my mind," I sa

bout that. Desperation can be

walked away, leaving me fe

ted desires. Isabella joined me in the wa

both of us lost in our thoughts. Then, suddenly, I

believe my eyes!

d, curiosity piq

to face me, showing me a

my eyes scanning the article. She

" Isabella said, her voice filled with awe. "

ckwood Enterprises, Blackwood Industries,

billionaire," Is

his wealth to manipulate me. He thinks he can b

Soph

blue!" The hospita

shed past us, urgency

?" I demanded, gra

s heart stopped." she replied, her voice t

hed in the gut. "No...no..

her arms around me

r room." She sai

hearts racing with fear. The docto

appening?"

for the worse," he said. "She needs immedia

been punched in

e don't operate within the next two to thr

i watched the doctor leave. I went outside of the

e tears flowing freely. "How will I see fo

sider the billionaire's

on't reconsider his offer. I'd ra

where do you want to see almost fifty million dollars i

frantically. "I don't know...

. "Sophie, we're running out of t

..I know. But I won't give up. There must

.do you have any valuable

.nothing that would fet

n my hand. "You can even annoy him after your mom is well, so he can send you out of his house. And

nd stood up. "What about

es for the people we love." She said

tion. "You really think I should consider it

just saying it's an option, Sophie. Yo

g frantically. "I don't know..

can do this." Isabella said

k." I paced around th

ded. "You hav

I was trapped. Julian's words echoed in my mind:

her way to get the money,

rue, I have nothing to lose. I am single anyway, but what about my mo

eave that for now. We'll cross that bridge when we g

nd the business card." I

ere..." she handed a business card to me. "I collect

as I typed his nu

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1 Chapter 1 A birthday to remember2 Chapter 2 The devil's proposal3 Chapter 3 Torn between pride and survival4 Chapter 4 She's mine now5 Chapter 5 A wife in name only6 Chapter 6 Behind closed doors7 Chapter 7 Reclaiming what's mine8 Chapter 8 A game of hearts9 Chapter 9 A taste of luxury10 Chapter 10 Echoes of Rivalry11 Chapter 11 Ex for Expired12 Chapter 12 Vengeance in sight13 Chapter 13 I am in control14 Chapter 14 Crossing the line15 Chapter 15 The calm before the storm16 Chapter 16 Playing the victim17 Chapter 17 Lonely once again18 Chapter 18 Whispers of change19 Chapter 19 Consumed by jealousy20 Chapter 20 The wedding crash21 Chapter 21 Crossroads of the heart22 Chapter 22 Between desire and duty23 Chapter 23 Pawn in the game24 Chapter 24 Heartless devil to possessive devil25 Chapter 25 A treasure lost...26 Chapter 26 Deception and desire27 Chapter 27 Letting go of the past28 Chapter 28 A proposal too good to refuse...29 Chapter 29 Waves of confession30 Chapter 30 Intimate Awakening...31 Chapter 31 The billonaire's huge offer...32 Chapter 32 The thin line between obsession and madness33 Chapter 33 When Obsession turns deadly...34 Chapter 34 Desire...35 Chapter 35 My heart vs my head36 Chapter 36 On the verge of losing control37 Chapter 37 Perfect timing...38 Chapter 38 I'll miss you39 Chapter 39 Leaving my heart behind40 Chapter 40 Alcohol talking...41 Chapter 41 Whirlwind of emotions42 Chapter 42 I can't wait to have you...43 Chapter 43 I thought she claimed to love me...44 Chapter 44 Unexpected betrayal45 Chapter 45 Mission Accomplished...46 Chapter 46 He is a monster!47 Chapter 47 Trying to get Sophie out of my mind...48 Chapter 48 Letting it out...49 Chapter 49 Trash...50 Chapter 50 It's showtime!51 Chapter 51 Falling unconscious again!52 Chapter 52 I am going to be an aunt!53 Chapter 53 Weight of rejection54 Chapter 54 Using her game against her...55 Chapter 55 I need to stop getting involved...56 Chapter 56 First Crime!57 Chapter 57 I know everything...58 Chapter 58 Temptation!59 Chapter 59 It's all Julian's fault!60 Chapter 60 Shocking Revelation61 Chapter 61 I miss her like crazy!62 Chapter 62 Trapped63 Chapter 63 Mine from the start!64 Chapter 64 Exhausted65 Chapter 65 Caught in the act!66 Chapter 66 I'm so glad you're back!67 Chapter 67 In soup!68 Chapter 68 Julian is getting married to Victoria...69 Chapter 69 Tears fall like rain70 Chapter 70 Secret admirer 71 Chapter 71 Retaliation72 Chapter 72 That was unexpected73 Chapter 73 I'll be back!74 Chapter 74 The proposal75 Chapter 75 Fuck. I missed this.76 Chapter 76 Hot Reward!77 Chapter 77 She escaped!78 Chapter 78 She is really back...