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Chapter 56 Act Like You Belong
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2026-09-29 10:56:13
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After I Left the Billionaire Chapter 67 The Right Words
(Nash)Hannah is already at my desk when I get into the office.She’s got her laptop open, two coffees waiting, and a stack of files arranged in a way that makes it look as though the company might actually survive the week.“Morning, Mr. Hawke.”“Morning, Hannah.”She slides one coffee toward me. “Black, no sugar.”“You’re learning.”“You’re a very good teacher. I’m looking forward to you teaching me a lot more.”She says it with a little smile. Her eyes glint and I know what she means.But I let it go. Hannah has stepped in and been an amazing PA.She is good at her job. Better than good.I sit down and open the first file. “What’s first?”“Your review meeting with the board at eleven. Dr. Ward at two. Then the communications team wants you to approve the statement about your engagement.”“Fine. What else?”“Isaac Varga’s people have requested a meeting with the board tomorrow.”My hand stops over the page. “Denied.”“They didn’t ask you.”“Then tell the board not to entertain him.”
After I Left the Billionaire Chapter 66 He’ll Haunt You
(Ivy)I leave Dad’s office with his words circling in my head.A clean break.I wish I could tell him that I don’t have one.I wish I could tell him I’m carrying Nash Hawke’s baby and that every decision I make now has to include a man I’m trying desperately to leave behind.But I can’t.Not yet.I sit in my car for a minute without starting it.Dad’s right about one thing. We’ve all got work to do.He needs to see Owen. He needs to work out whether Alexa is still the woman he wants beside him.And I need to talk to Robert properly before I destroy one of the most important friendships in my life.The one thing I never wanted to do is hurt him. But after we came home last night, I can’t help but think that I did exactly that.I pick up my phone and text Joan.Is Robert home?Her reply comes straight away.He’s upstairs. He’s been quiet all day.I stare at the screen for a second.I think it’s time we talked. About Mom.Three dots appear, disappear, then come back.Come home when you’r
After I Left the Billionaire Chapter 65 Get Talking. Sort It Out
(Ivy)Dad is still in his office when I find him.“Hey,” I say.He looks up and gives me a tired smile. “Hey, sweetheart. How’s the new job?”He gets up and gives me the longest hug. It’s been too long.I must get back to my regular routine of checking in with him. I miss him so much.“Big. Busy. A little terrifying.”“You’re perfect for that job and you’ve already smashed the donation ceiling. Sorry I couldn’t make it. I’m not comfortable with public appearances yet.”I sit in the chair opposite him. “Piper was brought into the hospital yesterday.”Dad’s expression changes immediately. “Why are you treating her after what she did to you?”“Because it’s my job and that baby never did anything.”“I don’t know how you do it, Ivy. What they both did to you is disgusting. I’ll never forgive either of them.”“Has Alexa checked in with Piper lately?” I ask.Dad’s mouth tightens. “Alexa says she will stand by me and my decisions.”“So you deny her time with Piper and her baby? Like it or not
After I Left the Billionaire Chapter 64 Results
(Ivy)The results are ready before lunch.Piper Redfern. Nash Hawke.Probability of paternity: greater than 99.99 percent.Nash is the father of Piper’s baby. Definite undeniable proof. And he’s the father of my baby too.I’ll have to tell him eventually. I’m dreading it.I move to the next section.Female fetus.I think of Eleanor hoping for a boy to carry on some ridiculous Hawke tradition.I doubt she will be thrilled, but a healthy baby girl is still a Hawke heir. Still a healthy baby, more importantly.And I’m relieved for a reason nobody else knows.Piper’s baby is older than mine.My child will not be born first and have that family legacy dropped onto their tiny shoulders before they can even take a breath.I pick up my phone and call Piper.“Ivy... “ she answers. “Hello.”“Piper, the test results are back. Can you and Nash come into the hospital this afternoon? I have slot at one.”There is a pause. “Are they bad?”“Not bad, it’s just sensitive information I’d rather discuss
After I Left the Billionaire Chapter 63 Making It Mine
(Piper)I wake up at Hawke Mansion wearing a diamond ring that could probably fund a small country.For a few seconds, I just look at it.Nash Hawke asked me to marry him.Not Ivy. Me.I know he didn’t say all the words I wanted to hear. Not exactly. But he got down on one knee in front of everyone. He gave me his grandmother’s ring.He made a promise. That matters.By the time I come downstairs to collect my coffee, Eleanor has already left for the hospital to see Owen.Nash is at the office, trying to convince the board he still has control of Hawke Industries.Which means I have the whole day here alone.I walk through the mansion with my coffee made perfectly for me, looking at it properly.The polished floors. The original art. The staff who know exactly how to make what you want and have it appear without anyone asking.This isn’t just Nash’s parents’ home.It’s my future home.My baby’s home. The heir of Hawke Industries home.Nash had better save this company. If I have to ge
After I Left the Billionaire Chapter 62 Ice Cream and Accents
(Ivy)Robert barely says a word on the drive back to Joan’s.When we get inside, he looks at me. “Goodnight, Ivy.”“Goodnight? Okay...”Then he heads upstairs before I can say anything else.That’s strange. He seems upset about something. I thought tonight went well. Maybe he’s just tired, it’s been a very long day for us both.He’s probably glad to see the back of me today.The back of me… that brings a shiver as I remember his breath on my neck. His finger trailing down my back.His lips. That mouth.I’m too wired to sleep right now.I go to the guest suite, take off the dress and accessories, rebox the jewelry and put it back into the portable safe it arrived in and lock it up.I pull on my pajamas.I fall onto the bed and close my eyes. At last I feel like me again.Well, not quite. What I felt tonight was nothing like me.I’m sure Isaac Varga would run a mile if he saw me right now.Sleep isn’t happening.I text Kate.Are you awake?Her reply comes straight away.Are you kidding?
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