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Chapter 9

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Madison

I trudged down the dimly lit street toward my apartment, my heels clicking against the concrete. My feet ached, but the physical pain was nothing compared to the emotional exhaustion weighing me down.

I pulled out my phone and dialed Hazel's number.

"Mads, where have you been?" Hazel's voice burst through the speaker. "I've been trying to reach you all day!"

"Yeah, about that..." I dodged a guy walking his chihuahua. "Remember those side gigs you helped me get?"

"Yeah, what about th
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  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 430

    MadisonSilence settled between us like snow. Neither hostile nor comfortable, just there. I finished my tea, setting the empty mug on the counter with a soft clink. Alexander did the same. The clock on the wall ticked. Eight forty. Ethan would sleep for hours yet, his little body exhausted from the amusement park and sugar crash. I moved away from him, needing movement, needing air, needing something other than this kitchen where Alexander's presence filled every available space. "I'm going to check on him," I said. The guest room was dark except for a sliver of light from the hallway. Ethan lay sprawled across the king-sized bed, one arm flung over his head, the other clutching the edge of his blanket. His mouth hung open slightly, his breathing deep and even. He looked so small in that massive bed. So vulnerable. So completely unaware that his world was about to shift in ways I couldn't predict or control. I smoothed his hair back from his forehead. He didn't stir. "Sweet

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 429

    Madison"When are you going back to Connecticut?" Alexander's voice cut through the quiet. I set the mug down carefully on the marble counter. "Maybe tomorrow. Why?" "Nothing." He moved closer, close enough that I caught his scent. Expensive cologne mixed with something else, something that was just him. "I want to have a relationship with you, Madison. Not just be Ethan's father. I want us to try again." My breath caught. The words hung between us, heavy and impossible. "I'm asking you on a date," he continued when I didn't respond. "A real one. Just you and me." I stared at him, searching his face for any sign this was manipulation or strategy. But his eyes held something raw, something that looked dangerously close to hope. "Alexander." I picked up my mug again, needing something to hold. "You're still engaged." "I'll end it tomorrow." Tomorrow. Like breaking a five-year engagement was something you could just schedule between morning coffee and lunch meetings. I set down

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 428

    MadisonI woke up slowly, my neck protesting the angle I'd fallen asleep at on Alexander's couch. Blinking against the dim light filtering through the massive windows, I fumbled for my phone.8:17 PM.I sat up, running my hands through my hair and trying to shake off the grogginess. The throw blanket Alexander had given me pooled around my waist, soft and expensive. Of course, it was expensive. Everything in this place screamed money.Ethan.I stood quickly, my heart jumping. Where was Ethan?The guest room door stood open. I rushed over, peering inside. My son was still asleep, curled on his side with one hand tucked under his cheek. The rise and fall of his small chest settled my panic immediately.I backed out quietly, pulling the door mostly closed.The penthouse stretched around me, silent except for the muted sounds of the city far below. I wandered toward the living area, my feet silent on the plush carpet. No pictures of Katherine anywhere. I'd half expected to see her face s

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 427

    AlexanderWe reached the Bentley. I shifted Ethan carefully, managing to open the back door without waking him. Madison climbed in first, arranging herself on the seat. "Hand him to me." I passed Ethan over, watching as Madison settled him against her lap. His head found her shoulder automatically, that same comfortable position from earlier. I closed the door quietly and slid behind the wheel. The drive to my penthouse took fifteen minutes. Madison stayed silent, one hand stroking Ethan's hair while he slept. I pulled into my private garage, the Bentley purring to a stop. "We're here." Madison looked around the underground space, taking in the security cameras and pristine concrete. "Nice garage." "It's functional." I climbed out, opening her door. "Elevator's this way." She gathered Ethan carefully. I reached for him again. "I can carry him." "I know. But let me help." She studied me for a beat, then nodded. Ethan transferred to my arms without complaint, his small body

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 426

    Alexander"These are perfect!" Ethan reached for the strip. "Can I keep them?" "Let them develop first." Madison waved the strip gently. "They need a minute." "King Alexander, do you want one too?" Ethan looked up at me with those eyes, my eyes, full of innocent hope. "I'd like that very much." "Then we need more!" He tugged Madison's hand. "Come on!" "Ethan, we already took pictures." "But we need more, so everyone gets some!" His logic was flawless, at least from a kid's perspective. "Please?" Madison sighed. "One more round. That's it." Ethan cheered, already climbing back into the booth. We crammed in again, the space feeling smaller now that I was hyperaware of every point where Madison's body touched mine. Her shoulder, her thigh, the warmth radiating through her dress. "Everyone ready?" Madison asked. "READY!" Ethan shouted. The flashes went off in rapid succession. This time, we were more relaxed and smiling genuinely. Two more strips emerged, one after the other.

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 425

    AlexanderThe ride operator, a teenager who looked bored out of his mind, waved us forward. "Three?" "Yes," Madison said quickly. We climbed into one of the rocket ships, Ethan squeezing between us on the bench seat. The space was tight, forcing Madison and me closer than we'd been in years. Her shoulder pressed against mine as she helped Ethan buckle his safety belt. "You ready, prince?" I asked. "So ready!" His hands gripped the safety bar. "This is gonna be awesome!" The ride lurched into motion. Ethan squealed with delight as we started spinning, faster and faster, the park blurring into streaks of color. "Look how fast we're going!" Ethan's laughter was pure and uncomplicated. I glanced at Madison. She was watching Ethan with that expression mothers get when their kids are happy, all soft edges and genuine warmth. The ride spun faster. Ethan's delighted screams mixed with the carnival music and other kids' laughter. Three minutes later, the ride slowed. Ethan was still b

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 136

    MadisonThe Manhattan skyline twinkled behind us, an audience of millions of lights witnessing our private show. "Fuck, you feel amazing," he growled against my neck, his teeth grazing my pulse point. My legs tightened around his waist as he adjusted his grip on my ass, his fingers digging into m

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  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 142

    MadisonHis eyebrows rose slightly when he encountered no barrier. "Well, well. What have we here?" "I don't know what you're talking about," I said primly, staring straight ahead. "No?" His fingers slipped between my thighs, finding the evidence of my arousal. "You're soaked, Madison. Is this fo

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  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 133

    MadisonThe red dress felt even more revealing without the coat's protection, the fabric clinging to every curve of my body. Alexander stepped back, his eyes darkening as he drank me in. His gaze was almost physical, like fingers tracing every inch of exposed skin. The intensity in his eyes made m

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  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 140

    Madison"So, Mr. Knight," Hazel said, leaning forward with a conspiratorial gleam in her eye. "Do you like Madison? As more than an employee, I mean." I wanted to slide under the table. Or maybe just disappear entirely. "Madison is a great personal assistant," he replied smoothly. "And now a pro

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