All Chapters of PREGNANT BY MY HUSBAND’S RIVAL: THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE : Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

116 Chapters

Intercept

The gray car drove smoothly down the big highway. Outside, the rain started to fall again, making a soft tapping sound against the glass windows.In the front seat, Marcus kept his eyes on the road. His hands were steady on the steering wheel. He drove carefully, making sure not to speed so the police would not pull them over. He wanted this trip to be completely invisible.In the back seat, Elena held Leo close to her. Leo was getting sleepy. The gentle movement of the car made his eyes heavy. He dropped his blue plastic block onto the seat and rested his head against Elena’s arm.Julian turned around from the front passenger seat. He looked at Elena. Her face was still very pale, and she was staring out the window at the passing trees. "Elena," Julian said softly.Elena blinked and looked at him. "Yes, Julian?" "You are thinking too much," he said. He reached his large hand toward the back seat and placed it over her knee. "Talk to me. Tell me what is in your mind."Elena looked d

change forever

The gray sedan pulled up smoothly to the side entrance of the Central Heritage Bank. The building was massive, made of old, heavy gray stone with giant marble pillars at the front. It looked like a fortress from another century. It was a place where the richest families in the world kept their deepest secrets.Marcus stopped the car in a quiet loading zone. "We are here, Mr. Vane." "Good. Marcus, stay with the car and keep the engine running," Julian said. He unbuckled his seatbelt and looked back at Elena. "Leo is asleep. It is better if Marcus stays here to watch him. He will be safe in the car with the doors locked. You and I will go inside."Elena looked down at little Leo. He was breathing softly, totally asleep. She kissed his forehead gently. "Okay. Marcus, please lock the doors immediately." "I will protect him with my life, Miss Elena," Marcus said seriously.Elena took a deep breath. She grabbed her small purse, making sure the white envelope and the silver key were safel

Trust

Elena stood near the heavy steel doors of the bank vault, her fingers still gripping her mother’s old diary. Julian held the blue legal folder safely under his arm. He took her hand, and together they walked back up the cold concrete stairs to the main level.Instead of going out through the grand front lobby, the bank manager, led them down a side hallway. "This door leads directly into the private underground parking garage, Mr. Vane," the manager said quietly. "It is more secure.""Thank you," Julian said.The manager swiped his card, and the heavy door opened into the dim, chilly parking lot. The air smelled like exhaust and cold concrete. A few rows away, the gray sedan was parked with its engine running quietly. Through the dark tinted glass of the back window, Elena could see that little Leo was still asleep, his small head resting peacefully against the seat. Marcus was in the driver’s seat, keeping a watchful eye on the mirrors.But as Julian and Elena stepped out onto the

The Takeover

The clock on the wall of the private club showed 1:00 AM. Outside, the city streets were quiet and wet from the night rain. Inside the warm dining room, three large tables had been pushed together. They were completely covered in thick stacks of white papers, financial folders, and legal charts. Two of Julian’s lawyers, Mr. Abernathy and a younger woman named Sarah, were typing quickly on their laptops. The only sounds in the room were the clicking of keys, the turning of pages, and the soft breathing of little Leo, who was fast asleep under his blue blanket on the wide leather sofa. Elena sat at the head of the main table. Her eyes were red from tiredness, but she refused to close them. In front of her sat a large white poster board. Julian had used a black marker to draw a big chart on it. The chart showed the structure of Carnegie Global Shipping. At the very top, Julian had written one name in bold letters: ELENA Julian walked over from the coffee station, carrying two warm mu

The city daily

Susan stopped pacing. She looked at her reflection in the long gold mirror. A slow, cruel smile began to form on her thin lips. Her eyes turned dark and malicious.Susan walked over to her nightstand and picked up her private smartphone. She unlocked it and scrolled down her contact list until she stopped at a name: Donald - The City Daily.Donald was not a regular reporter. He was the owner of the most vicious, corrupt tabloid website in the country. He didn't care about facts or truth. He only cared about scandalous headlines that got millions of views, and he was always willing to print lies if someone paid him enough money."Mother, what are you doing?" Sebastian asked, stepping closer. "Are you calling the press?""Listen to me, Sebastian," Susan said, her voice dropping into a cold, steady tone. "Tomorrow morning, Elena will try to take the company. But what happens if the entire world believes she is a thief? What happens if the public thinks she is a fake?""But the DNA test i

an entry

The sun rose over the city at 6:00 AM, but the sky was covered in thick, dark gray clouds that threatened more rain. Inside the private club, Elena stood in front of a tall mirror in the dressing room. Julian had ordered a new outfit for her the previous night, and a premium boutique had delivered it before dawn. She wore a perfectly tailored midnight-blue suit jacket with matching trousers and a crisp white silk blouse. Her long dark hair was tied back into a neat, smooth bun. The door opened quietly, and Julian walked in. He looked magnificent in a dark gray three-piece suit with a black tie. His hair was perfectly styled, and his face was calm, though his eyes carried a sharp, intense focus. He walked up behind her, placing his large hands gently on her shoulders. "You look beautiful, Elena," Julian said, his deep voice vibrating against her back. Elena turned around to face him, her fingers tightly clutching her mother's leather-bound diary, which she had wrapped in a small

First order of business

The head lawyer stepped forward, opening his heavy black leather briefcase. He walked down the side of the table, and with smooth, practiced movements, he dropped a thick white document with a certified gold seal in front of Arthur Pendelton, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Vance. He placed the final copy directly in front of Susan. "What is this trash?" Vivienne asked, picking up the folder with two fingers as if it were dirty. "Open it, Miss Carnegie," Mr. Abernathy said coldly. "That document is a certified copy of the Callum Carnegie Irrevocable Trust and Asset Transfer, registered and notarized five years ago with the Federal Banking and Corporate Registry." The boardroom became completely silent. The only sound was the rapid rustling of paper as the six independent board members opened the folders. Arthur Pendelton’s eyes scanned the first page. His hands began to shake. He looked up at Elena, then at the document, then down at Susan. "My God... Susan, look at the signature

steady and low

ELENA’s POV The leather seat of the executive chair felt too big for me. The boardroom was very quiet now. Susan, Sebastian, and Vivienne were gone, but their angry voices still seemed to echo against the high glass walls. Julian stood right next to me, his heavy hand resting flat on the dark wood of the table."You did perfectly, Elena," Julian said. His voice was low and very steady. "You stood your ground."I looked down at my mother’s old diary. My fingers were still cold. "My heart is beating so fast, Julian. I felt like I was acting in a movie. Is it really over?"Mr. Abernathy closed his black briefcase with a sharp click. "The boardroom battle is over, Miss Elena. The board members have accepted the papers. But we must be fast. Susan Carnegie is not a woman who sits quietly when she loses. We need to go back to the private club and let our legal team finish filing the court injunctions."Julian looked down at me, his dark eyes full of care. "Let us get Leo and go. The longer

tried and failed

ELENA’s POV Marcus will hold Leo, and I will hold you. You will close your eyes and you won't look at anything until we are inside the car. Do you trust me?"I looked at his beautiful, fierce face. He was the only thing keeping me from falling apart. I swallowed the lump in my throat and nodded. "Yes. I trust you, Julian."Julian looked at Marcus. "Marcus, take Leo. Cover his head with your jacket. Do not let any flashbulbs hit his eyes." "Understood, sir," Marcus said. He walked over and gently lifted Leo from my arms. He pulled his thick black suit jacket over Leo’s head, making a safe, dark tent for my little boy. "Come here, little boss. We are going to play a game called 'Secret Agent.' Keep your eyes closed, okay?" "Okay, Marcus," Leo’s small, muffled voice came from inside the jacket. He sounded scared, but he trusted Marcus. Julian wrapped his large arm tightly around my shoulders, pulling my head down against his chest so my face was buried in his expensive gray suit jack

An Audit

ELENA’s POV The morning sun was bright, but it felt cold against the glass windows of the Carnegie Global Shipping headquarters. I stood in the lobby of the top floor, looking down at my shoes. I was wearing a dark blue business suit that Julian had ordered for me the night before. It fit me perfectly, but the stiff fabric made me feel like I was wearing someone else’s skin.My hands were shaking. I pressed my palms against the sides of my jacket to try and stop them from trembling.Julian stepped up beside me. He didn’t say anything right away. He just reached out and placed his large, warm hand over mine. The heat from his skin seemed to settle my nerves a bit. When I looked up at him, his expression was completely calm. His dark eyes were steady, like a shield protecting me from everything else in the building."You are ready for this, Elena," Julian said. His voice was low and smooth. "The shares are in your name. The law is on your side. All you have to do is walk into that ro

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