All Chapters of The Billionaire’s Bartered Bride : Chapter 171 - Chapter 180
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Chapter 171
Monday, two days after her confrontation with Rafael, Nicole went to work because she had to not because she wanted to, she had work that she couldn't finish because she had left when she had angrily gone back home, she would have gone to Aron's studio if she had been in a good mood but she wasn't so she decided to work in her office instead, she told one of the staff to bring a drawing board and the other things she needed to her office where she spent almost all of her Monday in, she only left when she had to eat lunch and then again when she had to go drop something off at the airport for an overseas client, she didn't want to bother anybody with it so she had gone herself, she passed by Rafael's office, looked up at it as she waited for the light to turn red, she could go there and talk to him, all she needed to do was make a turn but she didn't, she drove right ahead without looking back, when she came back to the office, she met Kris there, she was crying."Hey Kris, what's goin
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Chapter 172
"Natalie? Was there a blackout? Why is it so dark in here?"Nicole let out trying to look past her fear, Natalie told her to meet her here but the whole place was already so dark even though it was still pretty bright outside it was only a few minutes past seven pm, why will Natalie ask her to come here when she won't be here? Initially, she had thought she wanted her to come to pick her but when she got to the complex, no one was in sight, she should have called Natalie before she got out of her car, she didn't expect the inside to be this dark and empty, the last time they had come here, there had been a few people here.She brought out her phone and dialed Natalie's number, it rang and went to voicemail."Now she isn't taking her calls, why ask her to meet here when they can meet at home, she wasn't in a good mood, hasn't been in a good mood since morning, in fact, she hasn't been in a good mood since the fight with Rafael on Saturday, he left and didn't come back, she didn't call
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Chapter 173
Rafael closed from work and went home, he was much too tired to do anything else than go to sleep, he should have talked better with Nicole but she had been so stubborn it was her safety he was talking about they she had told him to mind his business, that had hurt more than anything and he regret everything that he said to her, yes, she was right for blaming him, this was all his fault, if didn't have so many people trying to bring him down then Nicole won't have had to face what she was facing, it was his fault, if staying away from her would fix that then he would, the caller has not called him back and his security officer told him earlier that the number was untraceable, he was scared, scared for Nicole but like she also said, she was from an influencial family and her house is protected so the extra security might not be needed, but what he couldn't look pass was that there weren't much security at her work place and there wasn't any at the damn studio she always visits, what if
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Chapter 174
"You can sleep bro, I will wake you up when we get to their mansion,"Aron said, Rafael shook his head, he shouldn't be sleepy, not when Nicole and her twin were out there somewhere, thinking about how scared they must be, he won't get anything done by sleeping."Don't worry, I can manage, I wasn't about to fall asleep so I took some pills, now I wish I didn't, how long till we get the Evans mansion?""Less than ten minutes,"Aron replied and they continued in silence when they finally arrived at the mansion, they were security men at the entrance, they allowed them to pass through and Nicole's mom came running to them."Do you guys have any news about my kids?"She asked almost in tears, he hasn't been in the same room with her for almost a year now, and the first time he does, it was because he let her daughters be in danger."Not yet, ma,"Aron replied, they seem to be close as he hugged her, and held her, he looked out of place and shook off the thoughts, he had pressing things to
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Chapter 175
Nicole looked around in fear, it took forever for them to get here and when they finally did, they had brought her to this room and left her here, still blindfolded, but they later came back and removed her blindfolded, but still left her hands tied, she was alone in the room and no sight of Natie, she had been right, they didn't have her they just used it to get her to comply easily.The door opened and the younger of the two men came in"You are still awake? Good, your sister is here, so you guys can keep each other company until your fate is decided,"He said and went out, when he came back he was carrying Natalie who was unconscious."What did you do to her? What happened to her?"She asked in fear, she looked so lifeless."Well, she wasn't as comparative as you were so she had to be drugged, it will wear off, get some rest,"The guy said, he didn't look like he was a bad person but he was doing this which means he was a bad person"Why are you doing this? Why?"She sobbed."This
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Chapter 176
"Your husband is going to do all the work that is needed to get you both back, whichever one of you is the wife, or ex-wife, I don't care, if he does things right then you might gain your freedom but if he doesn't, then apologizes to your parents because they haven't done a thing to me, but I can't say the same for Rafael, he ruined my life,"The man said, he looked oddly familiar, but She couldn't remember where it was when she had met him but she knew she had met him before."What do you mean by Rafael ruin your life? He can't do that,""Is that what he told you? I am guessing you are the wife since you are the one trying to defend him, let's hope the man you are defending values you enough to come to your rescue, he has to I can't lose like that,""Who are you? What did Rafael do to you? Why are you doing this?""You really don't know what your man did? You don't know? I am pretty sure you are already married to him before he turned against me and made me lose everything I worked f
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Chapter 177
Rafael had a crappy night and was awake the next morning, looking like a walking dead, he should have known Leonard would pull a stunt like this, he should have seen it coming but he hadn't thought Leonard would pull the stunt on him, why didn't he think of that knowing that Leonard had a grudge against him for being the main reason his evil deeds were found out, now Nicole would suffer the consequences of his actions, not just her but her sister too, he was going to meet up with their parents this morning again and he still didn't know how to face them, he had spent the whole of yesterday finding any possible means of knowing their whereabouts but nothing, there was no call from the kidnaper either, it was just quiet everywhere yet so loud, the police were on it, but still no lead, the prime suspect still remind Leonard but no one knew where he was, his wife and family members all swore they haven't seen him since he supposedly ran off from prison, Rafael didn't trust them at all and
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Chapter 178
"Baby? What baby?"He asked."Nicole is pregnant, I know she hadn't told you yet, and she would want to tell you herself but you have to know that my daughter is pregnant with your child and you have to get them back soon, this is not good for the baby,"She replied, he didn't know what to say, he didn't know Nicole was pregnant, she didn't say a word to him, he thought, God, he thought the doctor said she won't be able to get pregnant again, dies that mean. Oh God, he needed to get her back. Aron collected the phone from him and spoke to Nicole's parents while he sat there still in shock.The police, his own team, and even the twins' parents agreed that it would be better if they involved security to avoid any foul play, he reluctantly agreed.Leonard didn't call back, instead, he texted a location where they can meet for the exchange and it was game on.Preparation for the meet up was super easy, it was the easy part of the whole thing, he wanted to go alone, wanted to just give the
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Chapter 179
After the talk with Rafael, Nicole couldn't fall asleep or do anything else again, she just sat and listened, Rafael said he will come and get them and she didn't want to be asleep when that happened, she told her sister to sleep so that she can be on watch, it seems like the younger guy finally left because she hasn't seen him since after their talk the other day. She silently prayed that Rafael will come for them tonight, she didn't want to spend a third night here, she wanted to go home, go home not to her family's mansion but to the house she shared with Rafael, even if he doesn't want to live in the mansion anymore she would stay with him at his new house, anywhere he was would be her home, she couldn't wait to tell him that she was sorry for everything and that she loves him so much,Nicole heard the noise in the distance, not just any kind of noise, vehicles were entering where they are, she quickly got up and walked to where Natalie lay."Natie? Natie? I think help is here, th
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Chapter 180
"Nicole?"She heard her name, it wasn't just anyone calling her name it was Rafael, he came, he was here, he came for her."Don't come any closer, don't fucking come closer or she will be dead,"Leonard yelled holding on to Nicole, he pointed the gun at her, Rafael slowed down for a moment, she wanted to run to him, run into his embrace but she knew doing that would be catastrophic, so she stayed still."Rafael,"She cried"Baby, it will be fine I got you,"He said, she couldn't make out his face properly, the room wasn't dark as before but her eyes were blinded by tears and her body tried."Let her go, Leonard, let her go, she didn't do anything to you, fucking let her go,"He told Leonard who pulled her even closer and pressed the gun to her face."You think I am a fool? I should let her go? No way, if I go down, she dies,"He yelled at him pointing the gun at him."Let her go and face me, you moron,""Please don't Rafael don't provoke him, please,"She pleaded, her voice was almost
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