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12. Unraveling Secrets
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The Billionaire's Regret 13. New Attraction
Leena's POV“Why isn't he back?” I groaned as I checked the time and grumpily stepped down from the bed.It was 2:35am.I have been drowsily waiting for him but I hadn't heard the bell ring or car engine from the garage.I wrapped myself in my sleeping wear and went downstairs.“Should I call him? He left in a hurry though.” I didn't know why I was anxious and worried about him.I stepped out of the living room and stood at the entrance, scanning the yard with my eyes.I spotted the car he had left with, it was in the garage.“Is he back?” I muttered to myself as I returned to the living room.I checked the guest rooms downstairs but was welcomed by its silence.“Where is he?” I grew worried, my hands trembling as I tried to dial his number.“Still awake, princess?” His voice gave me sharp shivers and my phone fell from my hand.He turned on the light in the dining room, he was wearing his sleeping wear too.He grabbed the glass cup and approached me.“I… I didn't know you were here…”
The Billionaire's Regret 14. Caught in the Act
Leena's POVWe arrived at a restaurant close to our working place.“Welcome!” The lady at the counter greeted us and went back to what she was calculating.We took our seat at a corner and exhaled almost together.“You must have been exhausted.” He commented and I nodded my head.“How was your first day?” He asked, raising a brow.“Not bad.” I shyly curled my lips.“That's good.” He continuously nodded his head.“Our workplace and team work like family, it's rare to witness bullying or overwork.” He paused.“But our head director can be quite annoying. I hope you avoid him if you see him in future.” He warned me seriously and I smirked.“Compared to my working line, I doubt if I would have anything to do with the director.” I informed him and he laughed.Soon, the waitress walked over to us holding the menu. We narrowed our gaze to her direction.“Hello, please what can I get for you?” She flashed us a warm smile, handing the menu to us.“What do you want?” He raised his brow, staring
The Billionaire's Regret 15. Cheating Husband is Jealous
Leena's POVOn his phone was Damon and I sitting pretty.I didn't know how he got the picture but now, it was only obvious that he had been spying on me.“That's me and that is also my team leader, Damon.” I said confidently.“Really?” He nodded his head, looking annoyed.“What business do you have with your dear team leader that he would take you out on a date?” He questioned in sarcasm.“Date?” I scoffed.“That wasn't a date.” I rattled out.“Then, what is it? If it were some celebratory occasion, there would have been other staff.” He curled his lips, giving me a mocking stare.“They… they were all invited but they rejected his offer. I had to go together with my team leader and everything we discussed was business related.” I lied, looking so serious while explaining.“And you want me to believe that? Do I look like a kid?” He questioned in annoyance.“Do I feel anything or question you when you hang out with women? I would appreciate it if you cool off and stop poke nosing in my
The Billionaire's Regret 16. Crashing on Rock
James POVWhy was I doing this?I didn't want any attachment with her yet I was reluctant to let her live her own life. I couldn't ignore her life nor stay without her.Right from when she showed up in the picture, I hadn't been able to calculate properly or plan.I claimed to be as hard as a rock but I was falling for this woman.From afar, I saw her coming with a man beside her.That same man in the picture.Why was he always beside her? What does he want from her?He made an illustration, pointing at his car and I instantly concluded that he wanted to drive her home.“Absurd!” I cursed inwardly as I started pressing the horn.I pressed it constantly until their attention drifted to me. Then, I rolled down the window so she would see who it was and also know that what she was doing wasn't right for a married woman.Wait, why was I jealous?“James.” It's been a while since she called me by my real name.I was surprised and it only pickled my interest to find out what she had with that
The Billionaire's Regret 17. My Husband is My Boss
Leena's POV“Ready to meet with the head director?” Damon passed the coffee as he entered the cool break room.“Well, I will have to face him one way or the other.” I shrugged.“Did you finish the proposal?” He asked, raising a brow.“Yeah, I dedicated last night to making this proposal. I hope he doesn't take it for granted.” I frowned, slowly drinking the coffee.“How about I take a look?” He suggested, staring at me anxiously.I haven a sigh.“Does it change anything? I mean, the last one that everyone approved, you know what happened later, right?” I asked him, sounding a little bit annoyed.“I know you mean good but don't bother stressing yourself.” I flashed him a smile and he nodded.“Sure! I wish you luck then.” He said happily.“Alright. I have to go now.” I informed him.I felt his gaze on me as I completely stepped out of the room.I sighed heavily before knocking on the head director’s office.“Come in.” His voice came up almost immediately.I strolled into his office and
The Billionaire's Regret 18. Love in Contract
Leena's POV“Is there something you want to explain to me?” I heard Damon's voice from behind as I patiently waited for the designated driver I had called.“Mr. Damon.” I acted as if I didn't hear his statement.“Single, got married and now a wife to the CEO. Can you explain to me what is happening?” He asked, staring at me anxiously.“I'm really sorry, Damon. I wanted to explain everything to you later but honestly, I had no idea that my husband is the boss here.” I explained to him sadly.“Really? Now you agree you are married.” He paused, roughly scratching his hair.“Leena, you told me that you were single. You of all people know that I wanted to court you, don't you think you have hurt my pride and embarrassed me?” His eyes became weak, looking red and annoyed.I swallowed hard, feeling guilty.“I'm sorry. I didn't want anyone here to know that I'm married so we won't feel uncomfortable while working.” I began.“And secondly, I was also attracted to you, that was why I lied. Mr.
The Billionaire's Regret 19. Family Dinner
Denver's POV“Leena, where are you? We are running late.” I said the umpteenth time after checking my wrist watch.I had already dressed in my regular black suit, waiting for her beside the car we would be using.It was my father's wish to see my wife before my stepmother moved out with her children. I reluctantly agreed to it since it wasn't a big deal.I tucked my hand in my trouser pocket while waiting for the princess of the night.I knew women for one thing.They always want to turn out beautiful in their husband's family affair.To them, it would be a slap on their face if they embarrassed their husband but I cared less about that since there was more significant thing than her appearance.While I thought deeply, my eyes swayed to the entrance and I saw her approaching me with elegant strides.“Leena?” Unconsciously I called out to her.She was wearing a long bodycon dress, a silver necklace resting on her chest, a pair of black heels and a shiny small purse in her hand.She loo
The Billionaire's Regret 20. Broad Daylight Kidnapping
Leena's POVI didn't have to read the bogus file he sent across to me just because I had to attend a family dinner.I had overbearing parents like his stepmother and I knew the kind of person they were.Time like this, even the questions in the file might not be asked and you would be left in the loop.Nothing was original than to rigmarole with him when questions were being asked.His father concluded the meeting and we strolled out of the mansion.Till we were done with the dinner, I couldn't believe that his family owned such a mighty building.Why did he marry me when he was an established man?He would have traveled to a country and married someone richer.Inwardly, I felt I wasn't his class or type but I held them all in.Just one year, we had about seven to eight months left before we would round up this contract.“Are you okay?” He tugged at me when we got closer to the car.“Yeah, I'm good.” I exhaled a deep sigh of relief.“Hey, Jame's contracted wife.” His stepbrother, Max
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