The Girl He Wasn’t Supposed to Want
They say sentiment is a liability.
So why did the coldest billionaire in New York risk everything for the shyest girl in Columbia ?
Alex Maradona was raised by a father who believed weakness deserved punishment. In his world, people existed to dominate or be destroyed.
But Alex refused to become the monster his family wanted.
With his best friend Joseph, he escaped that ruthless life and built SoundWave from nothing a sanctuary for hidden talent, broken dreamers, and people too afraid to be seen.
Then Joseph died.
One terrible night shattered everything Alex loved, leaving him with guilt, grief, and secrets stained with blood.
he was forced to embrace the dangerous lifestyle he once rejected , Alex is no longer the abandoned son nobody believed in. He’s now a billionaire whose empire stretches from New York to Seoul. Cold. Powerful. Untouchable.but
What happened when he meet Emma?
A shy Columbia freshman hiding behind oversized hoodies and crippling self doubt. Emma has a voice powerful enough to move crowds, yet she’s terrified of being heard.
Alex pushes her harder than anyone ever has.
At first, he finds her weakness frustrating.
But somewhere between protecting her, challenging her, and uncovering the pain behind her silence…
He falls for her.
And that’s dangerous.
He knew ..but he tried anyways
Yet love was not enough. Alex’s secrets, deeply tied to Emma’s past and to Joseph’s death, began to surface. The same incident that built SoundWave was connected to Emma’s grief.
How can love survive when the foundation is built on buried blood? , Can they choose each other, when choosing love means confronting the day that destroyed them both ?
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Chapter: Did you kiss him?Are you coming in or not, Alex asked, or do you want them to eat you alive? Emma looked over her shoulder and saw that people were already looking around again, waiting. She was tired. She was scared. She needed to get in. If not, she would be in great soup. So she had no choice but to get into Alex's car. The car shut behind her. The car was too big, too expensive for someone like her. Leather, clean, something cold she couldn’t name. Emma sat at the back seat. Alex was still in the front seat. He didn’t say anything to her. He didn’t even look at her. He just ignored her like he was not the one who told her to get in the car just now. Thomas was in the front seat. She knew him to be the driver, but she’d never really spoken to him before. So she sat there feeling lost. Then Alex got out of the front seat suddenly and slid into the back seat with her. The moment he sat down, something closed. A panel slid up between the back seat and the front seat. She was surprised. So ca
Last Updated: 2026-07-05
Chapter: Again she was savedThe premiere was supposed to be over but the camera was still rolling. Dancers were still dancing like nothing happened, although it was obviously a false smile. But every girl had their phone up, replaying the video of Emma and Benji kissing. They couldn't believe that Benji could still somehow kiss a girl like Emma. Maya on the other hand was panicking in her seat. She knew it was her fault. She knew it was the live she did in the car earlier when they were coming in. That panic was evident. And Jonathan was already tired of calming her down . Come on G, calm down. It's not your fault. You didn't know. No, Maya said, panicking. It's my fault. If I hadn't been so clumsy, if I hadn't gone in with my phone live, none of this would have happened. Emma wouldn't be in this state right now. She gripped his hand tightly. Jonathan put his hand over hers and rubbed his thumb over her knuckles, Calm down. It's okay. Remember, the camera is still on us. We need this. We need to make thi
Last Updated: 2026-07-05
Chapter: The Slut of a girlEmma was pressed against the wall behind the green room door. Both hands over her face. Shoulders shaking from crying so hard. “I never kissed Benji… I never… it’s all fake…” She whispered it over and over. Like a prayer. Like if she said it enough, it would become true. She hadn’t even watched the video yet. But she knew. It wasn’t her. It could never be her. Then heard footsteps. Coming her way She flinched. At first she thought it was fans. She’d watched enough k- drama and Hollywood to know. Some fans would chase an actor’s co star just to tear them apart. yes they’re that obsessed Every step made her shrink harder into the wall. as if it could shied her But the closer the person got… the more she recognized it. that perfume. She’d know that perfume anywhere. It belongs to benji the door flew open. revealing him He came in fast, like he’d run all the way here just to find her. His shirt was damp, hair wild. He pulled her into his arms wit
Last Updated: 2026-07-04
Chapter: She slept her way inEmma stepped forward to the podium. For the first two seconds, no one said anything. Not even the reporters. All you heard was cameras clicking. Then the questions started. Miss Emma Stanford. Just from the sound of your voice… you sound happy to be here. So tell us how happy are you to be a member of Sunwave?” Emma swallowed. “I’m happy to be a member of Sunwave. I wasn’t expecting this. Anyone who knows me knows how little I think of myself. I don’t really see myself as someone who could do things like this. But I was pushed by my best friends. I’m hoping to grow into this place.” “Good,” another reporter cut in. “Speaking of background… we found out you’re not exactly from a privileged family. You live in Cebu. I heard you’re poor. And yet you got into Columbia. How did you do that?” Emma’s jaw tightened. “It was on scholarship. I don’t mean to make it a big deal, but yes. I’m a scholarship student. And I’m proud to say it here.” She said with annoyance clear
Last Updated: 2026-07-04
Chapter: Her mistakeHe used his mouth to catch the piece of noodle stuck near the corner of her lip. Emma froze. Because she remembered. He used to do this in high school. Anytime something was on her mouth, he’d lean in just to embarrass her in public. So she’d stop being clumsy. “Oh,” she breathed. “You still remember this? I thought, now that you’re a celebrity, you’d forget it.” Benji laughed, pulling back into his seat like it was nothing. “Come on. Of course I remember. I used to do that in high school. Being a celebrity doesn’t mean I have memory loss.” But his hands on the steering wheel said otherwise. They were tighter on the steering wheel. He hated this feeling. His chest felt it. A pull. A taste he didn’t want to name. He wanted to linger on her lip, stay a bit longer. But it was Emma. His little girl from high school. In high school, the kiss meant nothing. Right now? It.. it just .. It did. “You know what,” Emma suddenly said . Almost a whisper. “If anyone saw us jus
Last Updated: 2026-07-03
Chapter: PreparationThat will not happen. I’m not showing much of myself. It’s just my voice. That’s all,” Emma cut in again. “That’s where you’re wrong, Emma. One day you’ll have to face the press. How will you do that? You’re still working on your self-esteem.” “I’m working on it, Clara. I can’t believe you’re saying this to me. I’m just a singer. I’m not an actress. I’m not some celebrity living on social media. All they need is my voice.” “Emma, a day will come when you’ll have to show your face. You will. People will be dying to meet you. You can’t hide behind audio forever.” Emma blinked at the dark ceiling. That wasn’t what she expected from Clara. If it was Maya, Maya would be screaming, hyping her up, pushing her onstage right now. But Clara… Clara was just quiet. “Forget I said that,” Clara said quickly. “You’re okay. You’re fine. I’m just worried about you. That’s all.” Emma’s throat was tight. “I have to go. I need to start arranging things for the premiere tom
Last Updated: 2026-07-02
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