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BRYAN'S POVI walked out of the hospital room, bumping into Doctor Lee. He was a familiar face from my previous visit to his hospital when one of my workers had an emergency."Ah, Mr. Braxton! Good to see you again," he called in a friendly tone.I nodded curtly, my mind still reeling from the emotions that had overwhelmed me in Quinn's hospital room. "Doctor Lee.""What brings you here?," he asked."Oh, my girlfriend Ms Quinn. She was admitted here.""Oh really? I didn't know that." He remarked as he leaned in closely, giving me a brief update on her condition. "In that case, I have to share something with you, Mr. Braxton. Something that I think you should know."My gut tightened, seeing that he looked off. "What is it, Doctor?" I asked in a calm tone.Doctor Lee hesitated for a moment before dropping the bombshell. "Ms. Quinn is two months pregnant. Mr. Braxton."My world stopped.Pregnant? Quinn is pregnant?The doctor's words hung in the air, refusing to compute. I felt like I ha
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QUINN'S POVI lay in the hospital bed, my eyes fixed on the ceiling as the doctor's words echoed in my mind. Pregnant. I'm pregnant.The door creaked open, and Bryan walked in, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on me. He looked...different. He approached me, holding out a bouquet of flowers. "Hey," he called softly. "I brought you some flowers."I had no response. I was still trying to process the news, my mind reeling with questions and fears.Eva stood up, eyes fixed on Bryan like she was issuing out a warning to be gentle. "She's not said a word to me since she got up." She explained to Bryan."Quinn honey, are you okay?" she asked, in a soft voice, and I managed to nod, feeling a lump form in my throat. I still couldn't speak or express the emotions piling up inside of me. Bryan reached out to touch my hand, and suddenly my body sprang to life. It began shaking tremendously, my eyes wide with fright as the words tumbled out."Get away from me, you monster! You're a mon
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QUINN'S POVWe stepped into our apartment, the familiar scent relieving every bit of exhaustion that I felt. Eva followed closely behind me, helping me settle onto the couch. We had just gotten back from the hospital."Hey, how are you feeling?" She asked, handing me a glass of water.I took a sip, taking a deep breath as I stared blankly into space. "I really do not know, Eva. Maybe lost?"She wrapped her arms around me. "You're not alone, Quinn. You have me, and you have that little baby inside you to think about. You're going to take care of yourself and that baby, that's all. Remember what the doctor said? You need to rest, eat well, and avoid stress."I nodded, taking in all of her words. "Eva smiled, standing up. "I know you can. Now, I'm going to go grab some groceries. We need to stock up on healthy food for you and the baby."I smiled weakly. "Thanks, Eva."Watching as she headed out the door, I leaned back onto the couch, my hand instinctively resting on my stomach. I would
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------------Jasper turns to me, his expression softening. "Hey, are you okay?" he asks, his voice gentle.I tried to nod, but my head felt like it was shaking on its own accord. Tears welled up in my eyes, and before I knew it, I was sobbing uncontrollably.Jasper pulls me into his arms, holding me tightly as I broke down. It felt like I had been forcing myself to hold it in for so long till I just couldn't anymore. He didn't say anything, just holds me and lets me cry, and I'm grateful for that. I don't think I could handle any words of comfort right now.Jasper stroked my hair, his touch was very gentle and soothing. Eventually, my tears started to dry up, and I'm left feeling drained and exhausted. He handed me a tissue, and I blew my nose, feeling a little embarrassed afterward."Sorry about that," I sniffled, feeling a bit more composed after my emotional breakdown. "And I'm sorry for my outburst too. I'm just so confused... I don't know what to do."He immediately hushed me. "It
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JASPER'S POVI started the car, and we pulled out of the parking lot. During the ride, I constantly stared in her direction, but she was so quiet, lost in her thoughts, and I didn't want to push her to have a conversation with me.Instead, I focused on the road, trying to give her the space she needed. We drove in silence for a while. The only sound heard was the hum of the car engine and music playing in the background.I continued to steal glances at Quinn, watching as she stared out the window. I could tell she was still reminiscing about whatever happened with Eva. Hopefully, she comes around when she's ready to talk, and I'm determined to be patient.We finally got to my apartment, stepping in. I gestured for her to follow me upstairs, where I led her to a cozy guest room."Make yourself at home," I smirked while handing her a towel. "You can take a shower. Dinner will be in about fifteen minutes downstairs waiting for you."She nodded, and I partially closed the door behind me, g
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QUINN'S POVI slowly came to the realization that my stomach was growling with an intense hunger that felt like it had been days since I last ate. I tried to shift positions, but my movements were restricted, leaving me feeling frustrated and disoriented.At first, I thought I was still dreaming, but as I struggled to open my eyes, that's when I realized that something was off. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't lift my eyelids, and the darkness surrounding me was beginning to suffocate me.Panic started to set in as I frantically tried to make sense of what was happening. My instincts took over, and I attempted to rub my eyes, hoping to clear the haze. But when I raised my arms, I was shocked to discover that they were tied behind my back.The fear engulfed me. I was restrained. What was going on? Why was I being held captive? I tried to remember the events leading up to this moment, but my memories were cloudy.I began to struggle to free myself, I tried to use my arms to feel my
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MATT'S POV "How much do I owe you?" I asked the taxi driver."Twenty-five dollars," he replied.I quickly paid him and jumped out of the vehicle, my heart racing with every step. I hurried up to the porch and tapped on the door three times.Eva had called me, in her trembling voice, cracking with tears. I couldn't make out any word she said, but the desperation in her tone was obvious she was in despair. So I rushed over, praying that nothing terrible had happened to Quinn.The door swung open on the third knock, and Eva collapsed into my arms, her body shaking with sobs. I tried to comfort her by patting her back as I asked, "Is everything okay?" Even though my mind was already racing ahead, my instincts screamed at me that something terrible had gone wrong.I was seriously fighting the urge to push past her right now and burst into the house, searching for Quinn before her words tumbled out, "It wasn't intentional, Matt... I was trying to make her see reason with me..." Her voice tr
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JASPER POVI looked up from my laptop as my housekeeper entered the study. "What is it, Mrs. White?" I asked, my brows furrowed in concern."Two police officers are here to see you, sir," she replied, stepping aside."Two officers?" I wondered out loud, but quickly followed her anyway. We got downstairs and one of the officers, a tall, imposing figure with a stern expression, flashed his badge. "Officer Thompson, badge number 1456. This is my partner, Officer Lee. We have a search warrant for the premises, Mr Brown."I raised an eyebrow, interested. "What's this about?"Officer Thompson, whose eyes were fixed on mine, replied, "We believe one Ms. Quinn, a young woman reported missing, may be in your company, Mr. Jasper Brown."I looked at them, still confused. "With me? She left that night."Eva, standing beside the officers, her eyes blazing with accusation, snapped, "That's a lie! Check the whole house." I hadn't noticed her until she spoke.Officer Thompson's expression remained neu
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Then, we both spoke at once."I think—" he started."You should—" I began.We both stopped, realizing we had spoken simultaneously. He smiled wryly. "You go first."I shook my head. "No, I think it's best I listen. Mine will come in later."His stares were becoming intense, so I lowered my gaze, unsure of what to say. He took a step closer, his eyes never leaving mine. I felt this pile up of emotions as he drew nearer.Without thinking, I reached out, taking his hand, feeling the spark of connection in my heart's pulse. Bryan managed to give my hand a gentle squeeze."My lawyer was able to recover my companies from Jasper," he announced. "Unfortunately, Jasper didn't put up a fight."I looked up at him. "That's good news, Bry."He nodded. "Yes, and I've also placed the companies in the hands of one of my trusted shareholders. He'll take care of them."I felt this sadness, knowing he wouldn't be there to oversee his business empire anymore. "How long will you be here?" I asked abruptly,
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QUINN'S POVThe ride home was very quiet, the most reserved ride I’ve ever had. I couldn’t hear a dime. I might have been present, but everything about my spirit, soul and body was absent.It hurts so much that I blame myself for being so hard on him all this while. The times he’d drop gifts and letters at my doorstep consistently every day. It might not have been a great ride, but Bryan loved me more than anyone else in this world would have. No words, no whimpering, just my eyes flowing with unending tears. “Quinn, you need to stop crying,” Eva advised, breaking the silence.But I couldn't. "I will never get over this pain I’m feeling" I confessed. “He’s all that I have.”“Now I feel bad that you never acknowledged me. I’ve been with you through what? Thick and thin and Bryan’s all you have?” Her words struck me and I could feel the pain in her voice.“I’m sorry Eva, that’s not what I meant. It’s just that…." My tone turned apologetic but she quickly hushed me.“Shhh_ I’m here for
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-----------------"Whose child?" Quinn pressed, her brow furrowed in confusion.Thornton hesitated before speaking. "Your father, Sutherland, had a romantic affair with his second cousin, which resulted in your birth."Quinn and I gasped in unison. "What?" we exclaimed, shock and disbelief laced on our faces.Thornton continued, his voice filled with sadness. "He did marry your mother, despite the families being against them. I suppose it's because he loved her. I found out about their relationship because my first wife was a friend of your mother's."Officer Maddie's eyes widened in surprise. "What in heaven's name is going on here?" she asked, her voice firm, but I could tell she was confused.Thornton's expression turned cold. "When I threatened to expose Sutherland's secret if he dared to speak a word about Braxton's murder, he was terrified. He feared for his reputation and kept quiet all these years."Quinn's face twisted in anger and hurt. "His reputation? That's all he cared ab
TRAPPED BY A RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 164_ The secret
BRYAN'S POVWe walked into the police station, hand in hand, with Eva following close behind. "Excuse me," I said to one of the officers, "we'd like to speak with the officer in charge of Jasper Brown's investigation."The officer looked at us, obviously recognizing me, and asked us to wait. He stepped away for a minute before returning to escort us to a private room.Eva opted to wait outside, so we left her in the lobby. Inside the room, we met a lady who looked barely above middle age. "Hi, I'm Bryan Braxton, and this is _"Quinn Sutherland." She continued."We have information about Jasper Brown and his accomplice, Mr. Thornton that we would love to share with you."The officer, whose name tag read "Officer Maddie," looked at us with interest. "What kind of information?" she asked.We stared at each other and I spoke up. "We would like to be recorded."Officer Maddie nodded. "I see. Well, we've had Mr. Brown in custody, and we could use any additional information you can provide.
TRAPPED BY A RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 163_ Still Beats
QUINN'S POVEva and I were still reeling from the shock of Matt's betrayal, lost in our own thoughts, when the doorbell rang again. I let out a frustrated sigh and made my way to the front door angrily."I thought I asked you to leave, Matt!" I yelled, but my voice trailed off as I took in the figure standing before me. It was Bryan."Matt?" he repeated, his brow furrowed in confusion. "Matt was here?"I nodded silently, still trying to process the sudden change in events. As I gazed at Bryan, I couldn't help but notice how worn out he looked. His eyes seemed sunken, and his face was laced with deep lines. This wasn't the stern, looking Bryan I had grown accustomed to; this was the Bryan I remembered from my childhood.I gulped down the huge form of saliva in my mouth. It took everything in me to not jump on him right now and hug him so tightly. I missed him so much. Bryan's eyes scanned me from head to toe, taking in my almost invisible baby bump. I felt a flutter in my chest as our
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QUINN'S POVEva's voice broke the silence. "Did you know Jasper was involved in such terrible things?"I paused, thinking back to the times Jasper and I spent together. He had been so charming and perfect, leaving no hints about his dark secrets.I shook my head, "I had no idea," I replied. "He seemed like the perfect gentleman."Eva nodded in approval. "Exactly! That's what makes it so scary. He is so good at hiding his true nature. However, when he spiked your drink and food, that was a sign of a drug dealer. Trying to force himself on you was also a sign of a rapist. I'm glad you had nothing to do with him in the end. I can't imagine _"I felt a shiver run down my spine as I remembered that night. "I did sleep with him," I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper cutting her short.Eva's eyes widened in shock. "Are you saying...," she gasped, "Is he the father of your baby?" she asked, her voice trembling.I quickly shook my head. "No, no, it's not that. It's just that... I don't r
TRAPPED BY A RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 161_ The mask falls
BRYAN'S POVI lounged on my couch, crunching on a crispy snack, when my attention drifted to the TV screen that flickered with breaking news. The anchor's serious tone caught my eyes."Breaking news: A high-profile sting operation has led to the arrest of Jasper Brown, the newly appointed CEO of Aurora's conglomerate, on charges of sex trafficking and distribution of hard drugs. The investigation carried on by a journalist, spanning several months, has uncovered a complex web of illicit activities involving some of the city's most influential figures."The anchor's words hung in the air, as the screen behind her displayed a mugshot of Jasper, his usual smirk being replaced by a scowl followed by blurry footage and photos from the club, taken by the undercover photographer. "The evidence, obtained through a daring undercover operation, reveals shocking scenes of exploitation and abuse. Photos and videos, taken from within the club, show victims being coerced into sex work and patrons
TRAPPED BY A RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 160_ The Devil’s Kiss
JASPER'S POVI stepped into the dimly lit club, the pounding music and throbbing lights enveloping me like a warm embrace. This was my domain, my sanctuary. The place where I could let my guard down and be myself. Most especially, it maintained its aura of exclusivity.I made my way through the crowded room, nodding to familiar faces and exchanging brief hello's. The smell of smoke and sweat filled the atmosphere and I breathed it in deeply. I felt alive.I spotted one of my girls, a stunning blonde, dancing on stage. She caught my eye, winked and smiled, and I giggled. She was mine, one of my best earners, Stella.I continued to make my way towards the VIP section, where my partners and I conducted our... business. We deal with more than just drinks and music here. We dealt in secrets, in desires, and in the forbidden.I made it all happen.The Devil's Kiss was my pride and joy, a massive facility with over 80 rooms, each one designed to cater to a specific desire or fantasy. We had r
TRAPPED BY A RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 159_ Last Chance
MATT'S POVIt's been two months since everything changed. Two months since the turn of events and Bryan has been all over the news, his saga with Eva at the hospital, news about his health and his resignation as CEO of Aurora corporation. It's not been easy for anyone seeing his constant appearance on the television.I myself have been working tirelessly behind the scenes, gathering evidence and building a case to ease his feelings. I've had a few close calls. Like the last time I was snooping around the warehouse, I almost got caught. But I didn't give up. I couldn't give up. Not after everything I've seen and everything I've learned.Jasper's treatment of those around him has been horrifying. He manipulated, used, and hurt people without a second thought. And Quinn...I knocked on the door, and she opened it, looking more beautiful than ever in this pregn glow. This newfound peace definitely agrees with her, and it's amazing to see. "Hey Matt! It's good to see you," she snapped, ope
