Chapter 91
Trapped with My Billionaire Ex-Husband by Mariya Mercedes
Chapter 91 BLAIRE I was still thinking about whether I should answer Grantâs call and face him. But Steve already made that décision for me when he ran out of the room and called Grantâs attention.
âGrant, weâre here!â he shouted.
Caught off guard by Steveâs impulsive action, I hesitated for a moment before gathering my resolve. With a deep breath, I followed Steve out of the room, steeling myself for the confrontation that awaited.
As we stepped into the hallway, I saw Grantâs figure emerge from the shadows, his expression a mix of relief and concern.
âDylan, where have you been? Are you alright?â he asked, his voice tinged with urgency.
I couldnât bring myself to meet his gaze, the weight of uncertainty bearing down on me like a leaden cloak.
âWe need to talk, Grant,â I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.
As Grantâs gaze fell upon Sebastian, a shadow crossed his features, his expression turning stormy. âAnd who might this be?â he inquired with a chill in his tone.
Sebastian stood his ground, his demeanor unwavering despite Grantâs cold reception. âIâm Sebastian,â he replied evenly. âAnd I believe you have some explaining to do.â
Grant frowned, and anger was evident on his face. âI have nothing to explain to you. Letâs go, Dylan,â he said before grabbing my arm.
But before he could even pull me, I quickly snatched my arm away from his grasp. He turned in my direction and looked at me with disbelief.
âThatâs exactly what I wanted to talk to you about,â I said.
Grant grabbed my arm once again, and his grip tightened on my arm. His frustration was palpable. âWe 1/5 donât have time for this,â he growled, his tone terse.
I stood my ground, refusing to be led away without answers. âI need to know the truth, Grant,â I insisted, my voice trembling with uncertainty. âWho is Sebastian, and why does he claim to know me?â
Grantâs jaw clenched, his gaze flickering between me and Sebastian. âHeâs nobody,â he spat. âJust someone trying to cause trouble.â
Sebastian stepped forward, his expression unwavering. âI assure you, Grant, I am anything but nobody. And if you have nothing to hide, then why are you so to let Blaire hear the truth?â
âDylan! Thatâs her name,â Grant corrected with an intense voice.
Grantâs correction sent a chill down my spine. It was the first time Iâd heard him address me by that name, and the weight of it hung heavy in the air.
Sebastianâs gaze flicked to me, a hint of satisfaction gleaming in his eyes. âBlaire,â he repeated, as if testing the sound of it on his lips.
I watched the exchange between the two men, the tension thickening with each passing moment. It was clear that there was more to this situation than met the eye, and I was determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.
âEnough,â I interjected, my voice trembling with a mixture of fear and determination. âI want answers, and I wonât leave until I get them. Grant, Sebastian, itâs time to tell me the truth.â
Grantâs jaw tightened, his expression a mask of frustration and apprehension. âThereâs nothing to tell,â he insisted, his voice strained. âThis man is a stranger, Blaire. You canât trust him.â
Sebastian raised an eyebrow, his gaze unwavering. âAnd what about you, Grant? What are you hiding?â He countered, his tone laced with accusation, I felt a surge of panic rising within me as the tension in the room escalated. Each passing moment only served to deepen the mystery surrounding my identity and the conflicting claims of the two men before 1. me.
âI donât know what youâre talking about. Iâm not hiding anything. Dylan, I said, Letâs go!â he repeated.
2/5 Chapter 91 +5 He was about to grab my hand once again when Sebastian stopped him. âYouâre not taking her anywhere.â Sebastianâs voice was resolute, his stance unwavering as he stepped in between Grant and me. âYou donât get to decide what she does, Grant.
Not anymore.â
Grantâs jaw clenched, his frustration palpable as he glared at Sebastian. âAnd who are you to tell me what to do? You think you can just waltz in here and play hero, donât you?â
Sebastian didnât flinch. âIâm not playing anything, Grant. Iâm just trying to help her remember who she is.â
Grantâs scoff echoed in the tense silence that enveloped us, his bitter laughter slicing through the charged atmosphere like a jagged blade. âAnd what makes you think you know her better than I do? Youâre nothing but a stranger,â he spat, his words dripping with contempt.
Sebastian squared his shoulders, his resolve unwavering. âIâm not a stranger. Iâm her husband,â he insisted, his voice steady despite the brewing storm of emotions.
âNo, Iâm her husband!â Grant retorted, his voice rising with each word. âSqueeze this into your tiny little head; sheâs not Blaire.
Sheâs Dylan, and sheâs my wife. Your wife is dead!â His words landed like a heavy blow, leaving a bitter taste lingering in the air.
Sebastianâs jaw clenched, his gaze narrowing with suspicion. âHow did you know sheâs dead?â he demanded, his tone laced with challenge, as if daring Grant to reveal the secrets he held tightly guarded.
Grantâs expression hardened, his eyes flashing with a mix of defiance and frustration. âThatâs none of your business,â he snapped, his voice tinged with anger.
*Sebastianâs gaze remained unwavering, his resolve unyielding. âIt is my business if youâre lying to her,â âhe shot back, his tone firm and resolute. âShe deserves to know the truth.â
Grantâs jaw tightened, his fists clenching at his sides. âIâm not lying,â he insisted, though his voice faltered slightly, betraying a hint of uncertainty.
I stood between them, feeling the weight of their words pressing in on me from all sides. âI said thatâs enough, okay? We canât resolve anything if we keep on fighting!â
3/5 Chapter 91 Grantâs frustration was palpable as he glared at Sebastian, his patience wearing thin. âWeâre leaving, Dylan. Stop this nonsense and come with me,â he demanded, his tone sharp and commanding.
But I couldnât ignore the gnawing doubt that lingered in the back of my mind. What if Grant wasnât telling me the whole truth?
What if there was more to my past than he was letting on? I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what I knew I had to do.
Shaking my head, I declined Grantâs outstretched hand. âNo,â I said firmly, my voice tinged with determination. âIâm not going anywhere until you can prove to me that youâre telling the truth. Sebastian has shown me evidence of our past; now itâs your turn.â
+5 As the tension in the room reached its peak, Grantâs expression twisted into a mixture of frustration and disbelief. âYouâre making a mistake, Dylan,â he warned, his voice laced with urgency.
Sebastian, on the other hand, remained steadfast, his gaze unwavering as he stood his ground. âShe has a right to know the truth, Grant. And until you can provide evidence to support your claims, I wonât let her go with you.â
I could feel the weight of their stares bearing down on me, each one urging me to make a choice. But deep down, I knew that I couldnât simply ignore the nagging doubts that had plagued me since the moment Sebastian appeared.
Grant stared at me intently. His jaw tightened as his breathing became heavier. After a few minutes, he took a loud breath before he finally spoke.
âYou want proof? Fine, Iâll give you proof. Come with me, and Iâll show you,â Grant offered.
I frowned in surprise. I have been asking him to show me a picture of us since the moment I woke up * from the accident, yet he hasnât even shown me anything when he could easily have given it to me the âfirst time I asked him to. Was he threatened by Sebastianâs presence? And his willingness to show some proof right now makes me more confused.
I furrowed my brow in astonishment, taken aback by Grantâs sudden willingness to produce evidence of our supposed relationship. It struck me as peculiar; after all, I had repeatedly requested that he show me a photo of us since the moment 1 regained consciousness after the accident. Why had he hesitated. then, only to offer it up now, in the presence of Sebastian?
4/5 Chapter 91 +5 The inconsistency in his actions left me feeling perplexed and suspicious. Was he feeling threatened by Sebastianâs presence, prompting him to reveal evidence he had previously withheld? Or was there some other motive behind his sudden change of heart?
The more I pondered the situation, the more confused I became. Grantâs behavior seemed erratic, his actions shrouded in mystery. It was as if I were peelin the layers of an enigmatic puzzle, each revelation leading to more questions than answers t âIâm coming with you,â Sebastian interjected, prompting me to come out of my reverie. âUntil you prove to me that sheâs not Blaire, I will stay by her side.â