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Eighteen: The Toddler Decides
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A Contract with the Billionaire Nineteen: Unwanted Visitor
Ryan and Selena, turned back at the same time to see Dora behind him. Dora’s eyes darted to her father, then to Selena, and lastly, to the child whose arms were wrapped tightly around her daddy’s legs.“Come on, baby,” Ryan beckoned to her and she walked to him. He scooped her into his arms, despite Julia’s arms that were still wrapped around his legs.Dora’s gaze drifted to Julia and Ryan did too, seeing the sad's expression etched on the child’s face. Feelings of guilt barrelled into him, knowing that the child did nothing to deserve the treatment he was giving her. It wasn’t her fault that she had a deceitful mother. Ignoring these thoughts, he leaned down with Dora still in his arms and carried Julia with his free arm.A cheerful smile lit up the kid’s face. At first, Dora had been watching the girl with curiosity but when she saw her smile, it triggered her own smile. Before long, the two children were playing in Ryan’s arms while he returned his attention to the unwanted visitor
A Contract with the Billionaire Twenty: Change of Plans
It was on Sunday evening and the end of the weekend, yet Ryan hasn’t returned Dora from New York. Amelia was beginning to get worried, her fear gradually slipping into her thoughts. But she’d spoken to Ryan all through the weekend and even that morning and all of the time, he assured her he’ll bring Dora home. What was the issue? Did he suddenly become busy?She wondered out loud as she paced her living room while calling Ryan. It was a video call so she could see her child and be assured that all was well. James had just left her apartment after they both returned from the lovely picnic he’d planned for them at the beach. Amelia had quickly returned home, hoping to see Ryan and Dora waiting for her but her curb was empty without his car. Her happiness died the moment she met their absence but she played it off in James’ presence so he wouldn't be worried as she knew how much James adored her little girl.After two tries, Ryan finally answered the call, his face filling her phone sc
A Contract with the Billionaire Twenty-One: Just One Night
Amelia’s anger doubled from Ryan’s greeting, and the cheerful grin on his face like he wasn’t playing his silly games.“Where’s my daughter, Ryan?” she spat out.“Relax, baby. She’s fine and we’ve been expecting you,” his grin widened, only infuriating her more.“I’m not here for your games, Ryan. Get my child for me so I’ll leave peacefully,”“And if I don’t?” he cocked his perfectly shaped brow, leaning against the door. Amelia glared daggers at him, but he remained there, looking so relaxed like she wasn’t planning his death. Ignoring him, she pushed past him into his home, intending to find the child herself, and Ryan let her, happy to entertain her as long as she was in his home. He moved away from the door and closed it, following behind her.“Dora…” Amelia called at the top of her voice, expecting her child to come running into her arms but silence greeted her. “Dora, it’s mummy, please come out honey,” she tried again but got no response.She whipped towards Ryan who was behi
A Contract with the Billionaire Twenty-two: Roommate
The more time that passed, the more Amelia realized that Ryan was actually serious and had meant every word he said when he’d made her promise to stay for a week. Also, he meant it when he said they’d be staying in for a week, because she didn’t see him for the rest of the day, as he was in his home office immersed in work, and the door remained locked.For the first few minutes after their aggravating exchange, she’d thought of different ways to escape and had also considered how easy it’d be for Ryan to stop her. After a while, she finally gave up on the thoughts because it dawned on her that there was truly no escape route. He was going to do everything within his powers to keep her under his roof until the end of the week. The reality of the situation was enough to make her depressed but the good part was that she was with her daughter and as long as she stuck to her part of thier agreement, she’d be leaving with her child and never in her life will she let him have her again.Ame
A Contract with the Billionaire Twenty-three: In His Arms
It was her first time in Ryan’s home and they’d just finished having dinner. She stood up to clear the dishes but his housekeeper, an older woman who seemed to be in her mid-forties, stepped out of the kitchen, smiling at her.“Don’t worry about it, I’ll handle it,” the woman spoke, touching her arm and Amelia took her seat again, unsure of what to do. She’d blindly accepted the man’s proposed contract marriage, but now that she was in his home, she couldn’t help wondering if she’d made a mistake. It was only her first time being in his personal space since she signed the contract two days ago. On his instructions, he’d made an advance payment to her for her to get anything she’ll need while in his home, and thereafter she was to move in. The first thing Amelia did was to pay up her impending house rent at her old place. Thankfully, the money had been enough to cover up the rent. Thereafter, she’d packed her few belongings, mainly her clothes and as promised, Ryan had sent his driver
A Contract with the Billionaire Twenty-four: More Lies
“I’m sorry, It’s just…” Amelia paused, biting down on her bottom lip while trying to find a way to explain things to James. Telling him the truth was out of the equation. She was aware of how strained their relationship was because of Ryan’s constant appearance in their lives. Telling him that she was currently staying at her ex-husband’s place would be an entirely different issue that she wasn’t ready to handle.“It’s just what, Amelia? It’s been two fucking days. The last time I heard from you was on Sunday after I dropped you off at home and you had to wait for Dora and her dad to return. Do you know how worried I’ve been? You haven’t shown up at work and this is the first time you’ve called.”His words made her heart squeeze, and she bit her lip harder to avoid telling him all that has been happening. Honestly, James deserved to know the truth but she couldn’t sacrifice what they had for whatever games Ryan was up to. She was going to settle everything without issues and get back
A Contract with the Billionaire Twenty-five: Caught
It was Amelia’s third day in Ryan’s home. She couldn’t help counting the days as she was patiently waiting for the weekend to arrive so she could take her daughter and return to their normal lives. As promised, Ryan had made good on his words of keeping her indoors, while working from home. As infuriating as it was, it only made her realize how unwavering the man was. Luckily for her, her boss had granted her the one-week sick leave she’d requested and James had also continuously bought her lies, not questioning her. As uncomfortable as it made her, she was also thankful that he wasn’t noticing how closed off she’d been whenever he requested to speak with Dora. She couldn’t let him speak with the toddler because she knew Dora would innocently spill everything to him.These thoughts took over her mind as they sat for breakfast, with Gretchen dishing their meal. After she was done, she excused herself, and Dora and her dad immediately dug in, both making funny noises all in a bid to pra
A Contract with the Billionaire Twenty-six: First fight
“What are you doing here, Selena?” Ryan asked, his expression turning cold.The smile that had been on Selena’s face dropped.“Do I have to get a restraining order against you so it’ll be clear that I no longer want to set eyes on you?” The more he stared at her, the angrier he became. He detested the fact that she showed up with Julia_her new ploy to fight her way into his life. She was toying with the soft spot he had for the toddler.He should never have mixed up with this woman. The last thing he needed was for Amelia to see Selena and her daughter. It’d destroy all of the progress he was still struggling to make and he wasn’t ready for that.He expected Selena to respond with a sassy comeback but instead, her voice softened, a sad expression taking over her demeanor. Ryan’s brows knitted together, wondering what she was up to.“I have no intentions of disrupting your peace but I need a huge favor from you and I’ve looked around but you’re the only one that can help,”“I won’t he
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