All Chapters of Slept With An "Ex-convict Nobody" - A Hidden Trillionaire!: Chapter 141
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Chapter 141: A jolt of remembrance
Emma sat still for a moment after the call ended, the faint hum of the phone dying in her hand. Her brows furrowed slightly as she stared at the screen, trying to make sense of Leif’s sudden question and even more abrupt goodbye.Ethan, who had been quietly flipping through some documents on the coffee table, looked up the moment he noticed her distracted expression.Ever since he lied to Emma that he was now working with Mr. Matthews Wirtkov, he had been trying his best to put up the show and make it really convincing for Emma as that was the only way he could make all his excuses for always going out count.And one of the ways he made the act convincing was by coming home with documents which h worked on, as a show of his work. And the few times that Emma had asked why a delivery guy would be coming home with documents, Ethan had been clever enough to make her know that at Wirtkov’s Holdings, everyone was treated as an administrative staff.“Who was that?” he asked casually, though
Chapter 142: The meeting in the wind
Leif remained where he stood, the silence stretching around him. For a few moments, he told himself to let it go, that Ethan’s story was probably true, that he was just running some personal errand. But then, his instincts began to whisper again.If Ethan was truly home, then the man at Blue Mirage couldn’t have been him. But what if… what if there were things about Ethan no one really knew?Leif’s suspicion lingered as he waited until the cab disappeared into the next intersection before climbing back into his own car. His fingers tapped the steering wheel twice before he started the engine.“Something’s not adding up,” he muttered to himself, his gaze hardening as the engine roared to life. “Not tonight.”He pulled out of the driveway and began following the faint red glow of the cab’s taillights through the dimly lit streets.The cab’s tires crunched against the gravel as it slowed to a stop at the edge of a deserted road. A flickering streetlight stood several feet away, casting a
Chapter 143: More than just a twin
Ethan stood frozen for only a fraction of a second as Nathan vanished into the darkness. Then, the headlights grew brighter — too bright, and too close.And just then, Ethan recognized the car as Leif’s car. It was the car that he had seen Lei drive into the compound just as he was stepping out a couple of minutes ago.A curse formed on his tongue as the realization dawned on him that Leif must have followed the cab that he had boarded the moment he stepped out of the Robbins’ compound, and that was trouble because if Leif saw him here — if he caught even a hint of Nathan’s presence — everything would spiral far faster than he was prepared for.Without wasting a breath, Ethan slipped backward into the shadows Nathan had just disappeared into. His movements were sharp but silent — a habit drilled into him long before he had become the man he now was. His foot hit the dirt path, and he melted behind the broken fence line, the night swallowing him completely.Leif’s engine died with a so
Chapter 144: Same last name but not related
The following morning came quietly as Emma woke up with a slow blink, her fingers instinctively reaching toward the other side of the bed only for her to find out that it was empty and cold.Her heart skipped — not from panic, but from the sharp reminder that Ethan hadn’t returned after leaving last night. She pushed herself upright immediately, checking the time. Past 6 a.m.He had said he had something urgent to attend to… but urgent shouldn’t mean disappearing all through the night as he didn’t mention anything to her about him not returning until the following.With her wedding happening in just a few days from now, she was hoping she and Ethan could bond a little much better as it their relationship had no spark of romance at all, and it was almost appearing as though it would be an issue when they eventually get married.As a matter of fact, the reason why Grandfather Robbins had agreed that Ethann should move in with them and even go as far as sharing a room with Emma despite t
Chapter 145: Free to back out
Ethan opened his mouth, already reaching for a ready-made excuse, one of the many he had perfected these past few weeks. But this time, Emma didn’t give him the chance.“No,” she said firmly, lifting a hand as though physically blocking his words. “Don’t. Don’t say it was work or something urgent. I’m tired of those lines.”And of course she was because that has been the excuse everything and it was almost sounding like a national anthem in her ears already.Yes, she wanted Ethan to be responsible, to have something doing do that he wouldn’t be a laughing stock to the rest of the members of the Robbins’ family. But it was all getting to the point where she could no longer deal with his excuses any longer, especially considering the fact that they’ll be getting married soon.“You know what, I’m really sick and tired of all your excuses,” Emma added.And with that, Ethan froze as Emma’s voice shook, not with anger, but with something far heavier — disappointment.“You weren’t here,” she
Chapter 146: The one unexpected question
“Oh, but it is my concern,” Leif replied softly. “You’re about to marry my cousin. You’ll be part of this family — at least on paper. That gives me every right to know what kind of shadow-creature she’s letting into her life.”Ethan said nothing, but the silence, however, didn’t stop Leif as he continued to probe even further.He stepped closer, close enough that Ethan could smell the faint traces of cologne he never wore unless he wanted attention.“You disappeared last night,” Leif continued. “And I followed your cab. Yes, I did.” His eyes gleamed. “I saw you step out. I saw you walking. I saw you meet someone. And then poof—” he snapped his fingers sharply, “you vanished.”Ethan felt his pulse spike just for a fraction of a second. Leif had seen him last night, and that was unsettling as he couldn’t help but wonder what else he had seen last night.Leif noticed the subtle spike in his reaction, and that was all he needed but before he could press further, Ethan’s phone vibrated sha
Chapter 147: Secrets and conspiracies
Jennifer didn’t push further. Instead, she simply reached out and squeezed Emma’s hand gently, offering silent support in the only way she could. And Emma held onto that small gesture longer than she intended because she needed it.By the time work hours finally crawled to an end, Emma felt drained. Not physically, but emotionally and mentally. Every thought she had led her back into the same maze with no exit.So when her phone buzzed with Mr. Blackwood’s message — “Are we still meeting today?” — she didn’t hesitate.She needed answers. About Ethan. About her father. About everything that felt like it was spiraling out of her control.And so, immediately, she texted back:“Yes. I’ll be there in 20 minutes.”And with that, she stood up and started packing up for the day. Her intentions was to finish with Mr. Blackwood early enough so she could get home on time and rest.She had fixed an appointment with a gynecologist the following day so she could know the state of her baby and too k
Chapter 148: Two possible scenarios
Emma inhaled shakily; her voice barely steady as she pushed the conversation forward.“You’ve not told me anything about the plane crash,” she said quietly. “And about Mr. King.”Mr. Blackwood’s eyes flickered only for a second before settling on her again.“There’s a reason I didn’t start with that part,” he replied. “Because what I’m about to say may be… difficult to process.”Emma felt tensed but she steeled herself for whatever it was that Mr. Blackwood had to reveal at that particular point in time. “Just tell me.”And with that, Mr. Blackwood nodded, exhaling deeply as though the weight of the words he was about to say could cause the entire room to tilt upside down.“I examined the crash reports,” he began slowly. “The official records, the unofficial ones, and the ones that were never supposed to be seen by the public.”He paused, ensuring she was following. What he was about to reveal was quite sensitive and could place Emma in a position where she might find it difficult to
Chapter 149: A night of surprise
Emma stepped out of her car with the file still clutched to her chest. Her fingers were stiff from holding it too tightly, and her mind was still spinning with everything Mr. Blackwood had said.She could barely feel her feet as she entered the apartment building, moving on muscle memory alone. By the time she unlocked the door to her home, her heart felt like it was trapped somewhere between her throat and her stomach.But the moment she stepped inside, her steps halted.The lights were dim—soft, warm, almost golden. Rose petals had been scattered across the floor… their floor. A gentle scent of vanilla hung in the air, and fairy lights traced the curtain rails, weaving a glow through the room that transformed everything into something out of a dream.Emma blinked rapidly. For a few seconds, she genuinely believed she had walked into the wrong apartment.Her breath caught in her chest as their room had been transformed into something breathtakingly gentle. Something she never imagine
Chapter 150: A different kind of gift
Chloe frowned and stepped closer, her curiosity getting the best of her. She leaned in slowly, pressing one eye to the crack of the slightly opened door—And froze as the sight before was more than just surprising.Emma and Ethan were kissing.Not just a soft peck. No, they were fully wrapped around each other, breathing each other in like lovers who had been waiting for this moment their whole lives.Chloe’s face twisted instantly as the sight of it seemed to irritate as though what she had seen was the most disgusting thing one could have ever seen.“Yuck,” she whispered under her breath, recoiling as though she had just witnessed something vile. “Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic.”She shook her head dramatically, rolling her eyes. Of all the men on earth, Emma was kissing Ethan the one man Chloe swore she would rather jump into a lake than ever be seen with.There was nothing about Ethan that seemed to pull Chloe in. Yes, it might be true that he’s got the looks and the physique but t