The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 190

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Chapter 190: A falled father

"Emma," a cold, commanding voice greeted her sending an involuntary shiver down her spine. There was something about that voice, so devoid of warmth or emotion, that set her immediately on edge. "Do you know who I am?" The voice continued, each word dripping with disdain.

Emma's brow furrowed as she recognized the voice, her defenses immediately rising like a suit of armor against an unseen foe. "Samuel Madison," she replied, her tone clipped and guarded. "Richard's grandfather."

"Ah, so you are aware of the grave transgression you have committed," Samuel sneered, his words laced with thinly veiled contempt.

Emma felt a flicker of confusion, quickly replaced by a surge of indignation that coursed through her veins like liquid fire. "What are you talking about?" she snapped, her temper flaring as hot as the anger that simmered within her. "You married my grandson without my permission," Samuel growled, his voice barely

concealing the fury that seethed beneath the surface. "Do you have any idea what you've done?

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Emma scoffed, her grip tightening around the phone as if it were a lifeline in the midst of a raging storm. "I don't need your permission to marry the man I love," she retorted, her words laced with defiance born of a lifetime of hardship and struggle. Samuel's response was swift and biting, like the strike of a venomous serpent: "How dare you speak to me with such disrespect? I am your grandfather-in-law, and you will show me the proper deference."

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Emma's eyes narrowed, her temper reaching a balling point as memories of past injustices. and slights bubbled up to the surface. "What kind of grandfather tries to kill his grandson's wife?" she spat, her words dripping with venom

The line went silent for a moment, the tension palpable, thick enough to cut with a knife. When Samuel spoke again, his voice was laced with barely contained fury, a fury that sent a chill racing down Emma's spine.

"You've left me no choice, Emma. I have your uncle in my custody, and if you want him to remain alive, you will do exactly as I say."

by utter disdain. A bitter laugh escaped her lips, echoing through the apartment like a haunting melody. "You have

confusion was evident in his response, his voice faltering for the first time.

Emma sneered, her words laced with venom born of years of neglect and emotional abuse. "After years of being treated like

When he spoke again, his voice had regained its menacing edge, a thinly veiled threat woven into every syllable. "Very well, then. If that's how you feel, I have a car waiting for

devoid of fear or concern. Do whatever you want with him," she spat, her words dripping with contempt. "I couldn't care less about that pathetic excuse

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hands trembling with a mixture of anger and adrenaline. For a moment, she simply sat there, letting the weight of the conversation wash over

a wave of relief wash over her, tempering the storm of emotions that raged within. "Richard," she said, her voice

and resentment, Emma felt a sense of clarity descend upon her. For too

hold, emerging stronger and more resolute than ever before. The chains of her past had been shattered, and she was free to forge her own path, to write

side. Together, they would weather the storm and emerge victorious, no matter the cost. For in their love, they had found a strength greater than any obstacle, a bond that could

a sense of determination settle over her like a cloak. She was done running, done hiding from the demons of her past. It was time to stand her ground, to fight for the life she

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no longer the scared, broken child she had once been. She was a woman, a warrior, and she would not be cowed by threats or intimidation. Chopper 100

had been drawn, and she

had even moved in with him, she had not had the time to address

stuck in her head. She was used to being

it, it seemed Richard and his family never corrected her, hoping she

make the decision soon.

walk into the house, and when she saw him, her decision was made. 'Richard, I don't want to walk down the aisle while pregnant," she said, and Richard froze. He wondered what brought this up, and more importantly, his heart drummed with

our marriage sooner?" He asked,

thought about marriage, she never gave him a clear answer. Over time, he had made sure his staff and everyone around called

was on edge, wondering