Our Billion-Worth Twins by Velvet Antler

Thunk! 

Following the sound of the gavel striking against the sound block, Ezekiel’s fate was sealed. 

Catelyn stood up abruptly from the audience stand. Tears gathered in her amber-colored eyes but stubbornly refused to fall as she stared anxiously at Ezekiel. 

“Dad…” She went up in an attempt to speak to Ezekiel, and it felt like there was a lump in her throat. 

Dressed in the prisoner’s white uniform, Ezekiel was dragged along the way by a few prison guards. He looked worn, without a trace of his previous spirit. He appeared as though he had aged, and even his sideburns had started to turn gray. 

“Cat, believe me—I am not a murderer. All these are false accusations; my enemies are framing me!” 

Catelyn’s heart ached at this. She believed with all her heart that her kind father could not possibly be a murderer. With tears pooling in her eyes, she hoarsely croaked, “Don’t worry, Dad, I’ll find a way to overturn your case and get you out!” 

When the guard saw Catelyn in his way, he pulled her away impatiently. “This isn’t time for your visit. The prisoner needs to return to the prison.” 

skin on her wrist tore, but despite the pain, she could not shed a tear when she still had to

ways to handle this!’ She thought to herself before

to save your dad? Don’t be so naïve, Catelyn. The arrangement between us was based on your father’s financial status. Now, with him going to prison and the Clark family announcing bankruptcy, why

they were physically apart and only connected by a phone call, Jamie’s words stabbed Catelyn in the heart like countless knives. She bit her lower lip so hard that she could draw blood. With a trembling voice, she asked, “The entire community knows about the union between the Clarks and

asked nicely, I’ll give you a chance. Come to the Four-Seasons Hotel tonight at nine, and if you can satisfy me, I might consider your proposal.”

teeth as blood rushed toward her head. “You’re rubbing

ball is in your court

day finally cascaded down her cheeks, her defenses finally crumbling

it clear that he would not be marrying her yet still asked her to keep him company

to her father if she

to not know her with what was happening to her

specific room in Four-Seasons Hotel, she knocked on the door and realized the door was not locked. She pushed the door open with a trembling hand and stepped into the darkness.

pursed her lips, her lashes fluttering as she feebly called out, “Jamie? I came as

finish, a shadow ran by before her. The man grabbed onto Catelyn’s wrists with both his hands before she had the chance to react and pinned them on each side of her head

Terrified at the abruptness, she shivered uncontrollably,

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