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The Billionaire's Price of Passion

Chapter 3Ā Proof of Paternity

Word Count: 1605 Ā Ā Ā |Ā Ā Ā  Released on: 17/06/2024

p my attention on my task, on taking care of the developing life inside of me, but I couldn't help

en I heard his voice, my heart sprang into my th

I've been considering our current circums

mpting to maintain my composu

p on the specifics," he sai

t is

brace,

onstrate that I am not the father, you'll pay me $10,0

e had smacked me. "$10,000?

sure of your claim." "The papers will be

h my shaking hand gripping the phone. Inside me, hurt and anger were at o

elded a negative result? Was that not possible? It had only been few months s

my hands, I fell onto my couch. m

figure t

e. There was a pile of legal documents inside, so much legale

sign this contract." "If he's not the

eyes widening. "This is serious, Jad

" as desperation began to seep into m

l track out someone who can assist pro bono. T

contract with Imogen's assistance. The attorney, a gen

happens if he is the father is not specified. F

gotiate?"

uld attempt. Permit me to

ned firm. We finally came to a consensus. The financial stakes were reduced to a more bearable level, but the patern

r. Although I was certain of the outcome, the weight of the situati

a fast cheek swab and a vial of blood, it was fi

more freelance work as a diversion. However, my pulse would rush e

Tuesday afternoon. Maria was speaking,

the paternity test," she said.

t the co-working facility I had been utilizin

ng that: "The test confirms with 99.9% certainty that

ief overtaking me. I managed to utter, my

ia added. "We'll need to discuss next steps

couldn't see m

ia, thank you. F

d whoop when I told her the good news. She exclaimed, "I knew it!" N

rk something out. Imogen, it's actually happening, my

e money together. Here was a little life developing inside of me, a child in need of love

in less than an hour. Elan was the one. "With a tightl

wered, at a l

eak. personally. Could you visit my

ssive Morris Group headquarters. But this time,

appeared fatigued. With a gesture toward

d peered warily at him. Before he spoke,

pology." "I was wrong to have mistrusted you. or ma

spoken but not quite willing to for

work out how to accomplish this. Jade, I will not abdicate my obligations. Howeve

" I stated with a tone of sarcasm. "But t

need some time to get used to the concept

f love or a happily ever after. "We've got roughly seven months," I ans

y smile. "I guess you're correct." After a moment, he i

first time he had expressed concern for my healt

n, but the doctor says eve

oat clearing. "I will have a support agreement drafted by my team. Tell me if yo

hough I appreciated his offer of financial assistance, a part of

ding my mind. I realize this is

know that I will try my harde

own my spine at those words. That

like housing arrangements and doctor's appointments. Though clunky and unc

t the uncertainty was over, and a glimmer of hope. Our story was anything from a fairy tale, and Elan wa

the crowded New York street. "Well, my little one," I rep

m to the idea of fatherhood? Would we find a way to co-parent peacefully? Or would our child becom

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1 Chapter 1 A Night to Forget2 Chapter 2 An Unexpected Discovery3 Chapter 3 Proof of Paternity4 Chapter 4 Elan Tells His Family5 Chapter 5 Moving In6 Chapter 6 Scarlett's Encounter7 Chapter 7 Confrontations8 Chapter 8 The Tables Turn9 Chapter 9 Calculated Moves10 Chapter 10 Shadows and Schemes11 Chapter 11 Unexpected Connections12 Chapter 12 Dangerous Games13 Chapter 13 Hearts Unveiled14 Chapter 14 A Joyful Distraction15 Chapter 15 Shattered Dreams16 Chapter 16 Echoes of Heartbreak17 Chapter 17 A Bittersweet Celebration18 Chapter 18 New Beginnings19 Chapter 19 Basking in the Glow20 Chapter 20 A Spark of Hope21 Chapter 21 Healing Hearts22 Chapter 22 A Bittersweet Departure23 Chapter 23 New Beginnings24 Chapter 24 Old Wounds, New Tricks25 Chapter 25 Family Ties26 Chapter 26 An Unexpected Visitor27 Chapter 27 Revelations and Reconciliations28 Chapter 28 Secrets Unraveled29 Chapter 29 Desperate Measures30 Chapter 30 Betrayal31 Chapter 31 A Fresh Start32 Chapter 32 New Beginnings and Old Wounds33 Chapter 33 A Journey to Joy34 Chapter 34 Echoes of the Past35 Chapter 35 Coming Full Circle36 Chapter 36 A Fresh Start37 Chapter 37 Fateful Reunions38 Chapter 38 Unfolding Fates39 Chapter 39 Navigating New Paths40 Chapter 40 Truths Unveiled41 Chapter 41 Bonds Forged and Hearts Tested42 Chapter 42 Walls and Windows43 Chapter 43 Turbulent Reflections44 Chapter 44 Shifting Sands45 Chapter 45 Tides of Change46 Chapter 46 Unsteady Ground47 Chapter 47 Shattered Illusions48 Chapter 48 Shattered Trust49 Chapter 49 Closing the Door50 Chapter 50 Echoes of the Past51 Chapter 51 Crossroads52 Chapter 52 Clarity53 Chapter 53 Unexpected Complications54 Chapter 54 Unexpected Harmony55 Chapter 55 Crossroads of Hearts56 Chapter 56 A Ring of Uncertainty57 Chapter 57 Full Circle58 Chapter 58 A Weekend at The Beach House59 Chapter 59 Love Rekindled60 Chapter 60 A Night of Rekindled Passion61 Chapter 61 A Surprise to Remember62 Chapter 62 A Sinister Shadow63 Chapter 63 A Day of Joy and Terror64 Chapter 64 The Final Confrontation65 Chapter 65 Epilogue