Stolen for the Billionaire’s Bed / Chapter 4: Goodbye, Sophia
Stolen for the Billionaire’s Bed

Stolen for the Billionaire’s Bed

Author: Noah Keller


Chapter 4: Goodbye, Sophia

Sophia came back the next day. I stuffed everything I owned into my battered JanSport backpack—hardly anything, really. The apartment was filled with Sophia’s things, not mine: Cartier, Tiffany, Chanel. All hers.

On the street, Sophia leaned against her red sports car, sunglasses hiding her tired eyes. She’d lost weight—her cheekbones looked sharp enough to cut glass.

"Emma, just help me a little longer. I’ll pay you more," she pleaded, voice low.

"No, I’ve done enough. A year is more than enough," I said, trying to sound braver than I felt. My hands trembled anyway.

She eyed the red marks on my neck, raising an eyebrow. "Wait, you actually hooked up with him? Emma, come on, just cover for me a little longer. I’ll make it worth your while. You and Lucas seem to get along, don’t you like him?"

Something in me twisted. She’d hit too close to the truth. I shook my head, fast.

"No way. He’s blind, I’m always the one taking care of everything. It’s boring, not romantic. My back is killing me. Just pay me and let me go. I want my life back."

Pretending can only get you so far. Eventually, the truth always shows.

Lucas was only good to me because he thought I was Sophia—the golden girl, the one who belonged in his world. They were perfect for each other. The kind of couple you read about in the Times.

I was just an ordinary girl. Five-foot-four, brown hair, brown eyes. If Lucas hadn’t lost his sight, he never would’ve noticed me. Not in a million years.

And his blindness might not be forever. The doctors said there was a new procedure at Johns Hopkins—a real chance he’d see again. I couldn’t let him wake up to a stranger beside him.

If he found out the truth, I’d be lucky if all he did was throw me to the fish.

Sophia sighed and transferred the money—eight million, just like we agreed. The notification flashed on my phone. That much money looked fake.

"Thanks, Boss Sophia. If you ever need a stand-in again, call me," I joked, trying to sound light.

I left, my mood suddenly a hundred pounds lighter. In the car, Sophia tapped her phone, her manicured nails clicking against the steering wheel.

She was on a call. "Did you hear all that? What do we do? She only cares about the money."

Whoever was on the other end didn’t answer. The line went dead.

This chapter is VIP-only. Activate membership to continue.

You may also like

Kept by the Billionaire, Married to a Nobody
Kept by the Billionaire, Married to a Nobody
4.8
For seven years, Aubrey was the spoiled secret of ruthless Chicago heir Derek Langford—until he offered her a million-dollar payout to disappear. Now trapped in a small town with a stalker trust-fund brat and a gentle, powerless husband, she calls Derek for help and unravels a web of obsession, old promises, and a marriage built on lies. When Derek discovers the truth about her new life, he demands a choice: leave her safe, ordinary husband, or be claimed once more as the billionaire’s forbidden prize.
Tricked by the Billionaire I Loved
Tricked by the Billionaire I Loved
4.8
For three years, I believed Jason was as broke and broken as I was—until a single stormy night shattered everything. Turns out, the man I sacrificed everything for was Chicago’s richest heir, slumming it for his own amusement while I begged, scraped, and planned to propose. Now, drowning in heartbreak and betrayal, I have to decide: walk away from the only love I’ve ever known, or make him pay for every lie he ever told.
Bought by the Billionaire Jock for a Bet
Bought by the Billionaire Jock for a Bet
4.8
Natalie thought Lucas Grant wanted her, but she was just a challenge—a bet between rich boys to claim the 'innocent' girl from the wrong side of town. When Lucas’s game turns into obsession, Natalie finds herself trapped between his money, her family’s crushing debts, and the shame of being his dirty secret. Now, with her reputation and future on the line, she must decide: will she let him own her heart, or use his desire to finally break free?
Kidnapped by My Ex’s Ruthless Uncle
Kidnapped by My Ex’s Ruthless Uncle
4.9
Natalie Brooks was the golden girl—until her world shatters, her true identity is stolen, and she’s locked away by Graham Carter, the cold billionaire who’s always watched her from the shadows. As secrets unravel and forbidden desire ignites, Natalie must decide if she’ll fight for freedom, or surrender to the man who claims her heart—and her body. When betrayal cuts deepest, will she risk it all for love, or become just another pawn in a game of revenge?
Married to the Broken Billionaire Heir
Married to the Broken Billionaire Heir
4.8
Madison’s wedding night is nothing like the fairy tales—her devastatingly handsome husband only wants his Captain America toy, while her family demands she get pregnant for a three-million-dollar payday. Trapped in a cold, transactional marriage with Chicago’s most notorious fallen heir, Madison must seduce a man whose mind is shattered but whose body is pure temptation. But when the real Luke suddenly resurfaces, one whispered secret threatens to destroy the deal—and her heart—for good.
Bought for His Bed
Bought for His Bed
4.9
Sold at fifteen to a mansion of secrets, Hannah survives as a hidden half-bed wife—never seen, never loved. When her forbidden face is revealed, every cruel rule in the Carter household threatens to shatter. She must risk everything: her heart, her identity, and her only chance at freedom.
Dumped by the Billionaire Heiress
Dumped by the Billionaire Heiress
4.7
For three years, Adam believed Lillian was just another struggling college girl—until a viral video exposed her as a billionaire heiress playing poor for fun. Now, humiliated and heartbroken, he learns their entire relationship was just a revenge game between spoiled rich siblings. As Lillian moves on to a high-profile engagement, Adam must face the world’s cruelest breakup—and decide if he can ever trust again.
Broken by the Billionaire
Broken by the Billionaire
5.0
Rachel thought leaving Nathan Brooks—the most feared venture capitalist in D.C.—would free her from his ruthless grip. But one child, one shattered engagement, and one twisted reunion later, she's trapped in a power game where love, revenge, and obsession blur. Every choice Rachel makes could destroy the people she loves—or herself.
The Billionaire’s Secret Heir
The Billionaire’s Secret Heir
4.9
To save her dying mother, Natalie sold herself to Chicago’s coldest billionaire, Derek Callahan. For years, she endured his ruthless love—until his true beloved returned and Natalie vanished, carrying his secret child. Now, five years later, Derek finds their daughter on her doorstep, and Natalie’s lies are about to shatter everything.
Dumped at the Billionaire’s Gala
Dumped at the Billionaire’s Gala
4.8
Aubrey Harris was Ethan Carter’s secret lover—until a public betrayal and a vicious fight at a glittering gala leave her reputation in shreds. As scandals explode and old wounds reopen, Aubrey must fight for her dignity, her career, and her heart. But when the truth about Ethan’s loyalty finally comes to light, will she find redemption—or lose everything for good?
Adopted by the Billionaire
Adopted by the Billionaire
4.9
Nathan Carter is forced to choose between freedom and family when a cold billionaire offers to adopt one orphan and sponsor the other's education. Haunted by a tragic past and his brother’s betrayal, Nathan is thrust into a ruthless world of privilege, jealousy, and high-stakes power games. With his future—and his heart—on the line, he must decide: will he let fate control him, or will he finally seize the life he deserves?
Trapped as the Billionaire’s Disposable Wife
Trapped as the Billionaire’s Disposable Wife
4.8
Natalie thought she married for love—until her husband’s friends branded her a gold digger and forced her into a life of control and humiliation. Given only $150 a month, she endures suspicion, betrayal, and public shame, while the very men who condemned her secretly shower her with millions. But when her husband’s cruelty is exposed and his friends cross every line, Natalie must decide: will she stay a prisoner in this gilded cage, or take revenge with the power they handed her?