The Billionaire's Dangerous Obsession (Nivera) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Alejandro shut the door behind him, the low click muffled by the tense silence already thick in Antonio’s office.

His cousin stood by the window, drinking a glass of whiskey as he stared out at the sprawling cityscape.

“You really kidnapped your sister–in–law a few days befor

words.

Antonio didn’t flinch. He shrugged lazily, like Alejand

“She should be lucky I didn’t order her death.”

wedding?” Alejandro asked, voice dry, like he couldn’t believe he even had to say the

had asked him whether he preferred coffee or tea. Sipping the wine from his glass, he muttered,

“You’re unbelievable,” Alejandro shook his head. Surpris forgiving to spare her life.

“Why is she alive again?” He probed.

Not even in the slightest, and just

like Antonio said, the girl was lucky as Antonio wasn’t that

Antonio turned, face stoic, eyes as cold as ever. “Zabelle,” he responded. “If it weren’t for Zabelle, I would’ve done worse. She’d have my head if I touched her precious sister, even if the fool deserves it.”

Alejandro couldn’t help but look at Antonio as though he had grown another head.

“What?” He heard Antonio ask him.

“It’s the first time you’re being considerate,” Alejandr

o pointed out.

“All thanks to my darling fiancée,” Antonio raised his glass in a toast, and Alejandro couldn’t help but scowl as he couldn’t imagine compromising because of anyone.

“Speaking about Zabelle’s family, is her father going to be the one walking her down the aisle?”

It was now Antonio’s turn to give him the look. “Are you stupid?”

Alejandro shrugged, unaffected. “Just asking.”

“The man hates her,” Antonio said flatly. “Hates that she exists. Hates that she isn’t the quiet, docile daughter anymore. No.”

Alejandro raised a brow. “So your father, then?”

The room turned icy in an instant. Antonio’s eyes hardened. “There’s a reason we agreed not to mention each other’s fathers. Respect that.”

“I am; it’s a genuine question,” Alejandro rolled his eyes.

A beat passed before Antonio sighed and said, “Yes,

my fat

Their conversation was interrupted by a knock on the door.

“Come in,” Antonio said, turning back to the view.

will walk her down the aisle.”

The door opened to reveal Martins, tall and sharp–eyed, calm and deadly as ever. He stepped in and immediately zeroed in on Antonio.

“Aren’t you supposed to be preparing for your wedding?” he asked, brows raised.

“The preparations have been made. All I need to do is show up tomorrow.” Antonio wayed a hand dismissively.

Martins shook his head but turned his attention to Alejandro. “I have the details on who she is.”

“Finally,” Antonio muttered.

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Alejandro straightened as Martins handed him a file. He eyed Alejandro, adding, “I’m surprised you let her go.”

Alejandro looked up slowly. “What do you mean?”

“I saw her get into a car as I arrived at the company.”

Alejandro’s expression darkened. “What? She left?” He questioned, and Martins nodded in affirmation.

His thoughts spiraled and they weren’t good. She slipped past him? He should’ve locked the damn door. He should’ve known she’d try something

“Do you remember the taxi’s plate number?” he asked quickly. Was the girl a fool to get into another taxi after what happened the last time?

Martins shook his head. “Wasn’t a taxi. Private car. One of those luxury ones.”

Alejandro’s first instinct was Nathaniel. But that would be idiotic. Why would she go back to him after what happened?

Antonio stepped forward, snatching the file from Alejandro’s hand and flipping it open.

“Are you really that much of a fool? Haven’t you figured out what the ‘Elton‘ in Nivera Elton stands for?”

the

“Cut to the chase,” Alejandro snapped as he was losing his patience.

“Elton. Nivera Elton,” Antonio sighed in frustration, slapping the file shut. “The same Eltons who rule the finance and banking world. Trillion–dollar empire. Banking, real estate, global stocks. Those Eltons.”

And suddenly, it clicked, making Alejandro’s eyes narrow.

Of course! The name had always been familiar, but he’d never cared enough to put it together.

Never had a reason to remember it. His family never had business with the Eltons. No feuds, no alliances, so naturally they didn’t exist to him.

“They’re the ones who called for her?”

“Very likely,” Martins confirmed. “Especially with your pictures all over the internet. You two are trending.”

Without another word, Alejandro turned and stormed out of the office. Martins followed behind, matching his stride.

Without wasting time, Martins directed him to where the cars were parked, and they were immediately on their way.

Two other black SUVS trailed behind them as they sped toward the Elton mansion.

The car ride was tense. Alejandro stared out the window, thoughts tangled in confusion.

An heiress. She was one of the heiresses to a trillion–dollar empire, and yet she lived like a ghost. No entourage. No privileges.

Why would someone like her–an heiress to an empire–be living in such a way?

She wasn’t just hiding her name. She was running from it, and despite her powerful background–though not as influential as his–she had feared him. Truly feared him. That didn’t sit right with him.

The mansion was guarded by thick iron gates and stone–faced men in tailored black suits. His men trailed behind his vehicle, ready for action.

As Martins pulled up, one of the Elton guards stepped forward, hand raised. “Turn around. No one enters without permission.”

Martins rolled down the window, his voice calm but firm. “We’re here for Nivera.”

“She’s not taking visitors,” the guard responded, his face unreadable.

Alejandro leaned forward. “Let me guess. She doesn’t want visitors, or someone decided that for her?”

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The guard didn’t respond, and Alejandro’s eyes narrowed. “Open the damn gate, or I’ll break it down.”

“We don’t take orders from you, sir.”

Martins eyed the rearview mirror, then revved the engine. Alejandro, who already knew what Martin was about to do, immediately fastened his seatbelt

“Hold on.”

With a roar, Martins slammed on the egas. The vehicle surged forward.

The Elton guards shouted, jumping out of the way just in time as the car tore past the gate. The two trailing cars didn’t hesitate–they followed, tires screaming against the pavement.

At the mansion’s entrance, the car screeched to a halt, and Alejandro stepped out.

The guards outside reacted instantly, weapons drawn and pointed at him.

Alejandro’s men spilled from the two cars behind, guns drawn, just as

a tense

two minutes, neither side moved.

Then, the main door opened. A tall man in a a navy suit stepped out, his posture commanding and his expression unreadable.

Matthew Elton.

“You have three seconds to explain yourself and why you caused such a ruckus in my apartment,” he said, voice sharp.

“I’m here for Nivera,” Alejandro said evenly.

“No, that’s not happening,” Matthew immediately shut down.

“She’s not another conquest for you to toy with!”

Alejandro’s eyes narrowed. “Oh wow, you finally decided to perform your fatherly duties after abandoning her,” Alejandro retorted, and he could see he struck a nerve as Matthew’s face twisted.

“Leave before I have you arrested.”

“NIVERA!” Alejandro roared, his patience snapping and his voice echoing against the walls of the

mansion.

Matthew stepped forward, fury dancing in his eyes. “You bastard…” he started, but he was cut short when the door burst open again, and this time, it was

Nivera.

Her hair was messy, her eyes wide with shock. Behind

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