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Behind the billonaire's mask

Chapter 5 A wife in name only

Word Count: 1546    |    Released on: 21/08/2025

e Billona

apt

ian'

voice low and even. "What

I went to the bathroom, before her mother was moved to

"What of her moth

er today, and her mom is in th

out my phone to dial her nu

scanning the area. Where could she be? W

ordered, turn

s replied, walking

utside the op

g from the operating room, wearing a pair of green scrubs and a surgical mask ha

e yet, too caught

ts fluid. "Sophie,"

as she took in my presence. "

I asked, my tone revealing annoyance.

y wiped away her tears. "I was in the

. "You didn't think

't find him when my mother was be

, why is your mom still in the operat

rmal," Sophie stammered, her voice shaking. "The doctors

ng. Abnormal vital signs

Why was she crying like a baby?

said, my tone firm but measur

nodded, sniffling. "I-I'm sorry.

pulation. But all I saw was genuine fear and w

octors emerged from

head doctor, which i know, said. "But we need to m

an?" Sophie asked,

e responds to treatment. We'll keep her i

I said, after

, her eyes nar

plied. "We need

she said, point

al? You are mine now." I sa

t she nodded, resignatio

forgotten,"

and Sophie hesitate

he hospital, Marcus fe

informed him. "Arrange for the

, his expressi

d the door for Sophie while Marcus opened the door for me. As

s position behind the wheel. The drive

ansion, Sophie's eyes

ur new home," I

nd Sophie stepped out, her ey

leading her t

utler, Jenkin

sir. Welc

w," I corrected Jenkins,

Jenkins, then back to m

ned neutral. "Very well, si

ce paled, bu

I instructed Jenkins. "Se

hem go. Sophie was now Mrs. Blackwood, my wife in name on

**

o your room tonight." I s

ded. She left after eating what seeme

to my room after brea

sister's voice dripped with

t in the mood

busy," I said,

your own sist

ming to my house,

id, her voice dripping with mischief. "I'm

ate my life again, I have to look

I stated, hoping this would work. I don't know why she always comes

t? When was the ceremony? And why are you just

eover, i brought her home last night." I replied dry

r was laced with venom."Fine..

, no!" I

want to meet my new sis

ay out of th

ut that," she s

ing Evelyn woul

ead downstairs, J

didn't get to finish his statemen

r... I a

ile spreading across her face. I tole

suitcases?" I asked, looking d

f jewelleries and makeup kits, and I'm not staying too long t

r a..." I stopped when I noticed that her gaze drifte

ed, her gaze not leaving Sophie. "She's so

she say Sophie is beautiful? I d

ophie, a bright

ly, dear sister-in-la

startled, unsur

ie said, he

back, studyin

Julian's sis

arted to me, the

ou," Sophie repl

y Evelyn bonded with Sophie. I thought she would have rejected her l

velyn said. "Well, brother dear,

bout to reply when Marcus walk

for the interrupt

it, Marcus

ther wishes to

ked at Marcus suspiciously.

he already informed him a

whispered, "Do you tell him

ir." He

houldn't give him information about me without telling me,

s, s

to see you? Wh

's question and g

ill see to

ave, Evelyn fell i

you, Julian." Sh

Stay with So

her company then." She

xited the mansion, wondering what

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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...