The Billionaire's Dangerous Redemption (by Claire Winters) novel Chapter 73

73 The Sickbed Confession

I dragged myself down the sterile hospital corridor, my heels clicking against the polished floor. The fanihar antiseptic smell hit my nostrils bringing back unwanted memories of all the times Td visited hospitals to donate blood for Alistau

My heart felt hollow after my interaction with Sebastian The distance Fd created between is left an unexpected void, but couldn’t dwell on that now. I needed to focus on the business at hand-getting my shares and ending this twisted game once and for

all

As Fapproached Ivy’s room, I spotted Harold and Tanya huddled outside. They looked up at the sound of my footsteps, their expressions immediately souring

You actually came, Harold said, his voice laced with surprise and contempt

Lignored hum and turned to Tanya. “I thought you two were supposed to be under house arrest

Released this morning, she replied smugly. “The charges were dropped.”

Of course they were. Money talked, especially Alistair’s money

“Where’s Alistair?” I asked, not bothering with pleasantries

“Inside with ivvy? Tanya replied, her eyes narrowed. “She’s not doing well today.

I pushed past them without another word and entered the room. The space was filled with expensive medical equipment, monitoring Ivy’s failing body Alistair sat beside the bed, his head bowed in exhaustion Dark circles shadowed his eyes, and lus normally perfect hair was disheveled

He looked up when entered, unmediately alert despite his fatigue “You came

“I said I would My voice was cool, devoid of emotion. I keep my promises, unlike some people

His jaw tightened, but he didn’t take the bait Instead, his eyes flicked to my wrist “You have the bracelet /

Thave the transier agreement I countered

Austan reached into his jacket and pulled out a manila envelope. “My lawyer prepared everything as discussed Fifty one percent of Evening Gala is yours

I didn’t take it. Td like my lawyer to verify the documents first.

His expression hardened. “You don’t trust me?

Would you? I asked simply

Without waiting for an answer, I called my lawyer, Lisa, who arrived within fifteen minutes. She methodically reviewed each document, checking for hidden clatises or loopholes while I stood by the window, staring out at the city skyline

“Everything appears to be in order, Lisa finally announced. “The transfer will be effective immediately upon signing.”

I turned back to face Alistair, who hadn’t moved from Ivy’s bedside. “When is the next board meeting?”

“Monday” he replied tersely. “Nine a.m.

Til be there.” I took the pen Lisa offered and signed my name on the dotted ime

Lisa collected the documents, handed copies to Alistair, and left with the originals to file them. The moment the door closed behind her, I approached Ivy’s bed.

Alistair tensed visibly. His hand moved to cover Ivy’s protectively, as if night harm ber.

Ivy lay pale against the stark white sheets, her face gaunt from the cancer ravaging her body. Her eves fluttered open at my approach, recognition dawning slowly in her drug-hazed gaze

“Why do you want this so badly?” I asked, holding up my wrist so she could see the jade bracelet, “What does it mean to you?”

Alistair frowned. “Does it matter? Just give it to her

I want to hear it from her insisted

Ivy’s lips parted, but her ware was too weak to carry. Alistair gently helped her sit up slightly supporting her with his arm

Because

she whispered, ber voice frail but her eyes suddenly sharp with lucidity

because your value it

“What?” I wasnt sure I’d heard correctly.

“Llike anything that you value,” she continued, her breath labored. “Anything you want

Anything son love

The room fell silent, I stared at my stepsister, stunned by her confession. It wasn’t about the bracelet itself. It was about taking something precious from me

That’s why you took Alistair?” I asked, my voice barely audible

A ghost of a smile touched Ivy’s lips. He was the biggest prize.

Alistair’s face drained of color. “Ivy, you don’t mean that.

I’ve always wanted what Hazel had she continued, seemingly emboldened by finally speaking her truth. “Mother always said I deserved better than her. That I should have

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