Love Game With The Rebel Billionaire

Chapter 141: Bloody and Grotesque

"Excuse me?"

I kept my gaze fixed on him as I spoke, unbothered if it made him uncomfortable. I wanted answers-answers to the questions swirling in my head.

He didn't reply, but I wasn't going to back down either. I pressed on with my questioning, refusing to let the tension between us win. Eventually, he sighed, turning his head toward me for a brief moment.

"When was the last time you talked to your kids?" he asked, his tone unusually serious.

His question caught me off guard, and my eyebrows shot up. Crossing my arms and legs, I leaned back, narrowing my eyes at him.

"Why are you bringing my kids into this?" I asked, suspicious now. The mention of my children seemed too random. "Are you involved with the shits happening?"

I recalled the recent events vividly. Someone had warned me about my children before the incident occurred. It was as if they were saying they knew every move I made, every plan I crafted.

They knew my thoughts-warning me that if I didn't stop pursuing them, my loved ones would pay the price.

"Do you suspect me?" His focus returned to the road as the traffic light turned green.

Though he wasn't looking at me, the pain in his voice was evident.

Like he hadn't expected me to doubt him.

"If you don't give me a valid alibi, then yes. I suspect you," I replied without hesitation.

There was an icy edge to my voice. I masked my hurt with that tone.

I had trusted him, treated him like a friend, even confiding in him more than I did Kesha. He knew about my kids because of that trust.

"I didn't do it," he finally said. "Have you forgotten that I told you I like you?"

can be

words, but I couldn't

threatening, as he abruptly turned the car and parked on the

time you and your cousin got into that accident... someone also tried to harm your kids," he said in a low

breathing at

me that it had been a long time since I last checked in with Chiara and Thunder. Even the CCTV connected to my phone-something I used to monitor religiously-hadn't been opened in a while, despite having plenty of time. I'd distracted myself with work, neglecting the time

been out of touch because I was protecting Chiara and Thunder. I didn't want anyone

voice carried a sincerity that I couldn't ignore. At that moment, I knew

your priorities straight, Sapphire. Or you'll lose what's most precious to you," he

***

the secure number I used to contact my children. It wasn't easily traceable,

Chiara's cheerful voice greeted me, bringing

are you alright?" I asked, my voice gentle but

the incident Finnick mentioned but

for being

My shoulder wound had been treated, but

my kids, but I knew I couldn't. I had to be extra

refused to

Chiara asked, her voice tinged

Thunder gently scolded her in his usual

me. I could tell from Thunder's tone and the way he called out to his

while," Thunder said honestly. "He

decisions and sharp mind weren't just assets at work; they carried over

glass of water, trying to steady myself. But then, Chiara said something that nearly

finding us a new

working," I said hastily, trying to calm

worry about us, Mom. Please, take care." With that, Thunder ended the call,

confirmation from Finnick hitting me hard.