The Billionaire son

Chapte5:A mother’sresolve

Bella stood frozen in the master bedroom, her hands trembling as she processed the implications of Nathan’s words. His words, laced with manipulation, echoed in her ears. He had just made it clear that he intended to take everything from her—her son, her independence, and perhaps even her spirit. But Bella knew deep down that she couldn’t let that happen. She was Nathaniel’s mother, and there was nothing she wouldn’t do to protect him. This wasn’t the time for hesitation. It was time to act.

The mansion was vast and intimidating, each hallway lined with luxurious finishes that made Bella feel small in comparison. But none of this mattered. It was just a house. It wasn’t home. Nathaniel was her home, and she would fight tooth and nail to get back to the life she had built with him, even if it meant standing up to Nathan and everything he represented.

She walked out of the room, her resolve hardening with every step. She couldn’t let Nathaniel grow up thinking this was normal. She couldn’t let him think that his father’s wealth and influence gave him the right to control their lives. Bella had worked too hard to be free of that kind of power, and she wasn’t about to let it entangle her son. She knew that Nathan’s influence wasn’t something to be taken lightly. But as a mother, she understood one thing above all: the love she had for her son was stronger than any fear Nathan could instill.

As she entered the hallway, she saw Nathan in the distance, laughing with John and Nathaniel. The sight of Nathaniel’s happy face caused a pang in her heart, but she knew she had to push past her emotions. She couldn’t afford to show any weakness. Not now. Not when everything she held dear was at risk.

“Momma, look! Daddy’s here!” Nathaniel’s voice rang out as he ran toward her, his face lit with excitement. He was still too young to understand the complexity of the situation, but Bella saw the danger in Nathan’s presence. Nathan’s charm, his calculated kindness—it was all a facade. Beneath it all was a man who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.

Bella forced a smile, bending down to hug her son. She held him tightly, closing her eyes for a brief moment. She felt the warmth of his little body in her arms, and it filled her with a sense of purpose. This was her son. He was everything to her. And no matter what Nathan did, she would not let him tear them apart.

“Nathaniel, we need to talk,” Bella said softly, pulling away from the embrace and looking into her son’s eyes. “You stay here with Daddy. I’ll be right back.”

Nathaniel looked up at her with wide, trusting eyes, not understanding the weight of her words. Bella kissed his forehead and walked away, her mind set on what needed to be done. She knew she couldn’t confront Nathan directly—not yet. Not until she had a solid plan. The mansion was his domain, and he had more resources than she could ever imagine. But that didn’t matter. Bella was resourceful, too. She had been on her own for so long that she knew how to survive. And now, she was ready to fight for her son.

As she moved through the house, she spotted a phone on a side table. Without hesitation, she picked it up and began dialing the number of her trusted lawyer. He was the one person who might be able to help her get Nathaniel out of this mess. The phone rang twice before a familiar voice answered.

“Bella?” The lawyer’s voice was calm, but Bella could hear the concern behind it. “What’s going on?”

“I need your help,” Bella said, her voice steady despite the panic bubbling beneath the surface. “Nathan has me trapped here. He’s trying to take Nathaniel from me, and I don’t know what to do.”

Her lawyer didn’t hesitate. “Stay calm. I’ll work on getting an injunction. We’ll stop him. Just don’t let him see you making calls, and stay strong. This isn’t over.”

Bella hung up the phone, a sense of relief washing over her. It wasn’t much, but it was a start. She had a plan in motion. She wasn’t alone. And she wouldn’t back down. She would fight for Nathaniel with everything she had.

As Bella made her way back to the dining room, she saw Nathan again, this time his eyes locking with hers. He raised an eyebrow, a sly grin spreading across his face. “You’re looking at me like you want to say something, Bella,” he said, his voice smooth and self-assured. “What is it?”

Bella stood tall, refusing to let him intimidate her. “I don’t want anything from you, Nathan. You can’t control me or my son. I’ll do whatever it takes to get us out of here.”

Nathan’s grin faltered for just a moment, but he quickly recovered. “You think you can run away from me?” he asked, his tone turning cold. “You’re playing a dangerous game.”

Bella’s heart pounded in her chest, but she stood her ground. “You may have money and power, Nathan. But you’ll never have the one thing that matters most—my love for my son. You’ll never take him from me.”

For a moment, there was silence. Then Nathan’s expression softened, almost as if he were amused by her defiance. “You’ll see, Bella. You’ll see that you have no choice.”

With those words, he turned and walked away, leaving Bella standing in the dining room, her chest tight with a mixture of fear and determination. She had just made an enemy of one of the most powerful men she had ever known, but she wasn’t afraid. Not anymore.

As the day stretched on, Bella’s resolve grew stronger. She knew this was only the beginning. She had no idea what Nathan would do next, but she wasn’t going to let him break her. She was a mother, and she would protect her son at any cost.

As the night drew near, Bella found herself lying awake, her mind racing with thoughts of what lay ahead. She couldn’t sleep, knowing that Nathan would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. But no matter how hard he tried, she wouldn’t let him win. She wouldn’t let him take her son.

In the quiet of the mansion, Bella whispered a promise to herself: I will not lose my son. Not now. Not ever.