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Bad Boy Billionaires Book I - 55
SCARLETI texted Katherine and Nate that I would be late tonight and told them I would be joining the band for a celebration. I knew that she wouldn’t buy it. She knew me too much. But I had to lie because she was with Nate. Nate wouldn’t like it, of course. I didn’t care much about his opinion, but it’s good to be peaceful. I didn’t want to trigger something again.In Luke’s car, it was very quiet, so I turned the stereo on. I thought he was going to react, but he didn’t.“Can I ask you something?” I said.“I’m honestly wondering why you still haven’t.”“Hmm, how shall I say this?” I cleared my throat. “You don’t have any relationship with her?”“Excuse me?”“I mean, you still have to see your ex because of your child? I just want to make sure that it’s the only reason.”“I thought we had sorted this out in that—room.”“Yes, but I’m curious. You can’t leave the whole story like that.”“Scarlet, I told you I don’t talk about my past. I’m not a person who talks about feelings. I’m sur
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SCARLETYou’re coming home to us soon… to me…That was Luke’s last message to me last night. I pressed my phone on my chest. He still thought that I’d come home after I graduated. The time was getting close. The tension in my chest continues to grow.“Hey.” A pat on my back interrupted my thoughts. It was Sean.“Hi.”Sean put a glass of red wine in front of me. “Here. Have a drink.”“Thanks.” I smiled a little.“We’re about to start. You okay?”I nodded. “I’m just thinking about my graduation.”“I heard from my brother. He’s graduating too. Congratulations.” He flashed a grin.I grinned back. “Are you coming to graduation?”“Yes. I’m Joseph’s guardian.”“How about your parents?”“They’re not around here anymore. It’s just me and Joseph.”“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know.”“It’s okay. Is there something wrong? You seemed in too deep. Boyfriend problems?” he grinned.I chuckled. “It’s not like that.”“So, you do have a boyfriend?”I shrugged. “I wouldn’t call it like that either.”“Ah, so
Bad Boy Billionaires Book I - 57
LUKEI’d known Rebecca for years, and our relationship was always professional. She was my father’s lawyer for more than five years, and she was one of the people I trusted. I couldn’t believe I was having a conversation like this with her.“But you know you cannot go back right now, right? If what you’re doing is for her sake.”I rested my elbows on my knees and shifted my head to her side. “I trust that you can do it with Ryan.”“Ryan and I decided to end this job in two weeks.”“I can’t stay here for another two weeks, Rebecca.” If I stay, I won’t make it to Scarlet’s graduation.“It’s because we think you can meet him. We are aiming to bring his club down in Cambridge as well.”“Explain.”“We didn’t want to tell you sooner because we need more time. As we all know, the club in London is for sale. But Velazquez does not solely own the club. Sixty percent is owned by someone else.”He only owned forty percent, yet he managed to live like he was the top shit.“How did you know all of
Bad Boy Billionaires Book I - 58
SCARLET“What are we making today?” I asked as I walked towards the meat shop at the supermarket. Luke was pushing the cart while we chose ingredients. The supermarket wasn’t that far from his apartment.It’s amazing to see this side of him. I imagined him going to the groceries alone. A billionaire himself was supposed to have someone who shops for him.“Do you come here often? Don’t you have an assistant or butler to do this for you?”“Simple matters like this don’t always require an assistant, Scar. I used to live alone in an apartment during college.”“Oh,” I nodded. “Then, what are you making?”“Chicken marsala.”Luke stopped in front of the fresh meat section. He picked up a whole chicken and asked the salesperson for assistance. I was really amazed at how he lived his normal life.Luke Alejandro could shop alone at a meat shop. That was new to me. I couldn’t imagine his father would do these things for Mom.When the butcher gave the chicken packed in a wrapper, he put it on th
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SCARLETNothing. Everything I’d planned for myself these past weeks turned into nothing.I’d planned on getting away, leaving everything behind, and moving to Scotland for another peaceful year. I was ready to accept the opportunity waiting for me in another part of the world. But that was a few minutes ago until Luke expressed an unexpected confession.Right. I’m completely moved.I shut my eyes; my head was consumed with too many thoughts.The one-sided relationship I thought existed was just from my point of view. He felt the same for me. I slowly opened my eyes to peek at him. Luke traced his thumbs under my eyes to wipe my tears tenderly.“Trust me. I don’t want this to end in just a snap. I don’t think that’s fair.”I swallowed dryly. “Luke…”“Yes?”“God. Do you know how long I’ve wanted to hear those words?” I uttered huskily. “Say it again.”Luke smiled, pressing a kiss to my forehead. “I love you.”“You have no idea how much—”He groaned, pulling me against his body and kissi
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SCARLETLuke and I stayed at his apartment all weekend. But the time had gone by so fast; it was already Monday. I still wanted to stay in bed for another day with the sweetest man I knew. He’d treated me like a queen for the past two days. I still didn’t want it to end. But the reality struck when I didn’t find him in bed the next morning.When I woke up, I realized Luke’s side of the bed was empty. I went downstairs, welcomed by the smell of coffee and the sound of the frying pan. The breakfast was ready, and when we finished breakfast, I went back upstairs for a fresh bath. To my surprise, he had already prepared clean clothes for me.I came downstairs, ready to go. Luke was waiting for me by the door. He was already dressed in a three-piece gray suit. His hair was brushed up, and he smelled of aftershave. I remembered he was going back to the office today as well. I’d already seen Luke in different outfits, and they all suited him well. Even if he was only on a shirt or in an apro
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SCARLETI cringed, almost squealing. I then immediately turned off my phone with my shaking fingers. My heartbeat raced. It couldn’t be him. It was too long ago. He would never come here. He had already left.“Hey, what’s wrong?” Katherine elbowed me on the side.“Huh?” I glanced at her. “Nothing.”“Nothing?” Katherine grabbed my hand. “Your hands are shaking. What’s wrong?”“I said I’m fine, Katherine Collins!” I snapped.“Scarlet,” she said softly. “Calm down.”“Miss Carter, is there a problem?” Our professor’s voice echoed through the whole room. Dozens of eyes shifted to me. Damn. I forgot I was still in the classroom.“Nothing. I’m sorry, Mr. Donald. I’m sorry.”The professor cleared his throat. “Eyes back at the screen. All of you.”“We will talk later,” Katherine hissed, and she set her eyes back on her laptop’s screen.After the class, we came out of the classroom and headed to the next lesson. Katherine was watching me as if waiting for me to speak. But I remained quiet. I st
Bad Boy Billionaires Book I - 62
LUKE“We don’t have time to waste!” We stopped in the middle of the hallway. I turned around and faced Rebecca’s worried expression. “It’s only four days, Rebecca. Four fucking days since I left this place, and here I am again because you told me that the club owner came here earlier than expected. Now, you are telling me that I fucking need to wait for another three days? Come on!” I turned away and continued to walk.“But Luke, you have to calm down. She’s not the type of person to be treated lightly.”“I talked to you two days ago on the phone. I told you that I hate waiting.”“Luke, she just came here and—”“Then you shouldn’t have told me that she came.”“This is Miss Waltz’s office.” The man in the two-piece black suit led the way for us. I don’t think his boss didn’t know we were coming. He would not welcome us like this if she didn’t know.He tapped a keycard on the door. He pulled out the handle and told us to get inside. “Miss Waltz is inside, sir. You may come in.”“Thank y
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