A Baby for the Billionaire

THE RULES OF THE BLACKWOOD MANSION

The first rays of sunlight slipped through

the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a

golden glow across Amelia’s room.She

hadn’t slept.Every time she closed her

eyes, she saw Ethan lying in the hospital

bed, Damien’s unreadable expression, and

the cold stare of his grandmother.This

place was beautiful but it didn’t feel like

home.A soft knock sounded on the door.

“Miss Carter?”

Mrs. Hughes entered with a polite smile.

“Mr. Blackwood has requested your

presence in the dining room. Breakfast is

served.”Amelia glanced at the clock.

Seven o’clock.

She quickly freshened up and slipped into

one of the elegant dresses that had been

left in her wardrobe. It fit perfectly, making

her wonder if someone had secretly taken

her measurements.When she stepped into

the grand dining hall, the room fell silent.

Every member of the Blackwood family

turned to look at her.At the head of the

long table sat Damien’s grandmother, her

posture straight and commanding. Beside

her was Sophia, who wore a smug smile as

she sipped her coffee. Several other

relatives exchanged curious

glances.Damien entered moments later,

dressed in a charcoal-gray suit that made

him look every bit the powerful billionaire

everyone feared.Without a word, he took

his seat.

“Sit,” his grandmother ordered.Amelia

quietly obeyed.Breakfast had barely begun

when the older woman placed her teacup

on its saucer.

“Miss Carter,” she said, her voice calm but

firm, “do you know why the Blackwood

family has survived for generations?”

Amelia shook her head.

“Because we value discipline, loyalty, and

reputation above everything else.”Her

sharp gaze settled on Amelia.And from

today onward, our reputation rests partly

in your hands.”The room became

unnervingly quiet.

“You will follow the rules of this house.”No

interviews,no unnecessary outings,no

scandals

And above all…She paused.

You will never forget that the child you

carry is the future of the Blackwood family.

Amelia swallowed hard.

“I understand.”

“Do you?”

Before Amelia could answer, Sophia let

out a soft laugh.Grandmother, don’t expect

too much. She’s still adjusting to a life she

could only dream about.Amelia lowered

her eyes, refusing to react.

Damien finally spoke.

That’s enough, Sophia.Sophia shrugged.

“I’m only telling the truth.”Damien’s gaze

hardened.“The truth doesn’t require

humiliation.For a brief moment, Amelia

looked at him in surprise.He had defended

her again.

Just then, a butler hurried into the dining

room.

“Mr. Blackwood…”

Damien looked up.

“The media is outside the gates.”

Everyone at the table stiffened.

“What do they want?” his grandmother

asked.They’ve learned that a young woman

moved into the mansion last night.”Sophia

smirked.Well… that didn’t take

long.Damelia’s heart sank.“If the reporters

find out about the contract…” she

whispered.They won’t,Damien replied

calmly.He stood from his chair.But

someone leaked this information.His icy

gaze swept across every face at the table.

And when I find out who did it…His voice

dropped into a chilling whisper.

“They’ll regret it.”

The dining room fell silent.Everyone looked

at one another.Someone inside Blackwood

Mansion had betrayed them.

But who?

Outside the gates, hidden behind a pair of

oversized sunglasses, Vanessa Blackwood

lowered the window of her car and smiled.

“This is only the beginning.”

She picked up her phone and dialed a

familiar number.

“Keep the reporters busy,” she said.

I want Amelia’s first day in that mansion to

become her worst nightmare.