The Billionaire Who Saved Me

When Elice heard Garrett's words, she was stunned. Her eyes widened and her mouth opened slightly, as if she wanted to speak, but not a single word came out.“I am curious. How big a man can make a woman cry like you are now?”Garrett said, waiting for Elice to answer his words. But in the end she just let out a long sigh. Her eyes blinked once, then she turned her body to the front and watched the bartender, who was busy with his agile hands.“Aren't you going to answer?”Garrett seemed to show no signs of retreating from the curiosity that had taken root in his mind. He was curious. So, without hesitation, he put one elbow on the bar table. In this position, he could observe the sharp line of Elice's nose from the side. It looked so perfect, not exaggerated, and gave the impression that one look was not enough to satisfy the eyes.At that moment, Elice took a deep breath. She briefly thought about raising her hand again to order another drink. But for some reason she refrained. As i

Elice knew that what she was doing was an action that made no sense. Immature and childish. But when she felt his lips devouring hers, for some reason Elice felt as if her brain could no longer think. The man kissed her in a way that instantly paralyzed her mind.Maybe it was ego. Maybe it was about self-worth. Maybe it had to do with a crisis of confidence that demanded that Elice prove herself. That she still had value as a woman and as a human being. Because regardless of her past, there was still a man who would touch her with deep emotion. Touch her so gently. Touch her with such care. Because yes! She was no different than precious porcelain.That was how Elice saw it. That her subconscious demanded proof right now. To dispel the negative conclusions about herself. Conclusions that often said she was no longer valuable as a woman. Ironically, this was happening with the help of a stranger she only knew by name.“Garrett...”Garrett growled softly and let the bedroom door close o

The day had not yet fully dawned when Elice opened the door to her home. The atmosphere inside was quiet, but far from peaceful. Elice could feel it clearly.Since that day, for some reason, Elice knew that the atmosphere at home had changed. The peace that had once existed was gone, replaced by a lingering sadness that persisted even as the days passed.Elice walked in and closed the door behind her, making her way through the dark living room. She could still see the picture on the wall. A photograph that captured Elice's happiness with her parents, Wilda Russell and Peter McLean.Not immediately continuing her steps, Elice found her feet stopped right under the happy portrait. Her hand lifted to touch the photo, but had to settle for feeling the frame.Elice bit her lower lip, realizing that after Peter's departure, she had almost failed to keep Wilda's smile from fading. Her mother no longer experienced happiness, but rather feelings of shame and sadn

Talking about Pacific Energy, of course, meant talking about a value of more than a hundred million dollars. That's quite a number, isn't it? And you would think that just looking at all those zeros would make Garrett's eyes turn green with envy. But what? Nelson found the opposite to be true. He saw Garrett seem completely indifferent to the enormity of the company that could fall into his hands. It was truly unfathomable.Pacific Energy, as its name suggested, was a company focused on large-scale energy procurement. It was a coal mining company headquartered in Ashford City. It already had three subsidiaries and was solidifying its position as a mining company with a household name. So it was no surprise that the company caused some serious controversy among family members.Nelson knew for a fact that a life of turmoil was the main reason why, four years after Allan's death, Garrett still refused to accept his inheritance. He did not want the fortune to drag him back

As usual, when Garrett and Norah entered the party, several pairs of eyes immediately turned to them. Some admired Garrett's good looks, that was obvious. But there were also those who looked down on his mother, which could not be denied. Neither Garrett nor Norah really cared, but it still had an effect, especially on Garrett.Norah gave several reassuring pats on Garrett's hand, a firm place for her hand to land, allowing her son to lead them where they were going."What a lively party," Norah complimented. "Don't you think so?"Garrett did not pay much attention to the party itself. But he nodded and gave his brief comment."Yes, it is a lively party. Especially considering the number of invited guests."Norah smiled faintly. At least she felt that her son still had a sense of humor that night, which was a good sign."You know, if I'm not mistaken... my boyfriend is also invited to this party."As they walked, Garrett glanced brief