THE BILLIONAIRE STILL WANTS HER!
Chapter 154: Just to have the security...

Chapter 154: Just to have the security...

Sophia descended the grand staircase of the mansion with careful, measured steps, her pulse quickening with each movement.

The cool air greeted her as she stepped outside, her gaze flickering toward the sleek black car parked by the curb.

The vehicle’s back door stood open, an unspoken command from Arthur’s men who waited in rigid silence. With a deep breath, she crossed the short distance, slipping into the car’s dimly lit interior. The door clicked shut behind her, sealing her inside.

She sat stiffly against the plush leather seat, her hands gripping the fabric of her dress as unease settled deep in her chest.

Every second felt agonizingly slow, each moment stretching as she willed the journey to be over. Not just the drive—but everything.

If only Jude could find her, if only he could track her location before it was too late. The weight of her anxiety pressed down on her, heavier with the realization of where she was being taken. The hospital. The mere thought sent a fresh wave of dread crashing over her.

Her heart clenched. Losing her child was not an option. No matter what Arthur had planned, she had to survive this, to protect the fragile life within her.

And beyond that—Angel. If she could get through this nightmare, she could only pray that her little one was somewhere safe, away from the chaos spiraling around her.

The car rolled forward, gliding onto the road with an eerie smoothness.

Only the driver sat in the front, his focus locked on the path ahead. A sliver of relief threaded through her nerves—Arthur hadn’t anticipated the possibility of someone else interfering, hadn’t stationed another guard beside her. Perhaps, just perhaps, that would work in her favor.

But time was slipping. She could only hope that the moment she longed for—the chance at freedom—was near.

As the city lights blurred past her window, a sudden vibration against her palm caught her attention. Her phone buzzed, a single message flashing on the dim screen. Before she could even lower her head to read it, the car lurched violently, jerking to a sudden, gut-wrenching stop.

Her breath hitched. Panic gripped her chest as realization dawned in an instant—they were under attack.

The next moment unraveled in chaos. The driver barely had time to react before figures swarmed the car, their movements swift and merciless. A sharp tug yanked her forward, her body wrenched from the seat before she could scream.

The driver, weaker than he seemed, curled in on himself, offering no resistance.

And then, before she could even think, she was out in the open—trapped, surrounded, and entirely at the mercy of the unknown.

Sophia barely had time to process what was happening before she was pulled from the car and ushered toward another vehicle parked just behind it.

Her breath came in short, uneven gasps as she struggled to steady herself. The cold air clung to her skin, but the adrenaline pumping through her veins made her oblivious to everything except the rapid pounding of her heart.

Before she could gather her bearings, the back door of the new car swung open, and she was gently guided inside. The door shut behind her with a quiet click. Still reeling, she watched with wide, cautious eyes as the driver slid into his seat, another man slipping into the passenger’s side beside him.

"Please, stay calm about this but then I think you got—"

Sophia’s voice broke through the tense atmosphere, but before she could finish her sentence, another voice cut in.

"I hope that wasn’t too much of a delay," the second man spoke, his tone calm yet familiar.

Sophia stilled. That voice—she knew that voice. It resonated deep in her memory, a sound she had clung to in moments of despair. Her breath hitched as the man reached up and pulled off his mask, revealing the sharp, unmistakable features beneath.

Her heart lurched. Her lips parted in disbelief, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Are you... Jude?"

She could hardly believe the words as they left her mouth. The sheer shock of seeing him here, in this moment, when she had spent every second hoping for rescue, left her speechless.

Jude met her gaze from the front seat, his expression softening as he nodded. There was a quiet understanding in his eyes, an unspoken acknowledgment of everything she had just endured.

"Yeah," he said, his voice steady but laced with concern. "I’m so sorry for the sudden rush, but we had to act fast. Your safety was our top priority."

Before she could respond, the car lurched forward as the driver pressed on the accelerator, smoothly guiding them away from the chaotic scene they had left behind.

For the first time in what felt like an eternity, relief washed over Sophia like a crashing wave. The suffocating grip of fear and uncertainty loosened as reality sank in—she was finally free from Arthur’s grasp. And more importantly, her child was safe.

She exhaled sharply, her chest rising and falling with the weight of her emotions. "Thank you. Thank you so much," she blurted out, her gratitude spilling over before she could stop it.

Jude turned slightly, his eyes meeting hers, a small but reassuring smile curving his lips.

"It’s only right that we found you in time," he said softly. "There was a lot riding on this—for Angel, at least. And for you."

There was something unspoken in his words, something deeper that he wasn’t hiding. Sophia wasn’t sure if she was ready to process it just yet, but for now, all that mattered was that she was safe.

And for the first time in a long time, she allowed herself to hope.

"Actually, Angel... she might not be able to make it," Sophia said, her voice barely above a whisper.

She hadn’t meant to stun him, but the moment the words left her lips, she watched as Jude’s expression shifted—his brows furrowed, his jaw tightening ever so slightly. A deep frown settled on his face, shadowing the relief he had felt just moments ago.

"What do you mean by that?" His voice was steady, but there was an unmistakable edge to it, a quiet restraint as he fought to keep his emotions in check.

Sophia exhaled slowly, pressing her hands together as she struggled to find the right words. She wanted—needed—to tell him everything. But explaining it all would take time, and right now, she wasn’t sure if she had the strength to relive it all in one breath.

"It’s a long story," she murmured, her gaze flickering downward. "But... I can explain, somehow."

Jude gave a slow nod, his eyes scanning her face as if trying to piece together the gaps in her words. He didn’t push, though the tension in the air was thick with unspoken questions.

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