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CHAPTER 054: GABRIEL’S POV
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2026-05-10 03:37:35
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CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 055: MAYA’S POV
Williams had pushed the door open shortly after I walked into my office. It was safe to say he was eager to see me this morning, because why was he unusually early to office today? Now he stood in the doorway clutching his leather bag a little tighter, his eyes bright, and chest thumping lightly like a child that had won candies from a school's dance competition“What?” I drawled, as he had refused to move. Fingers digging up a few files from the drawer open under my desk. His lips lifted just at the corner. “I was almost out of breath yesterday when you were not here… but I know you needed the rest,” “Oh, please,” I sang, hoping the files in my hand were enough to hide how visibly shaky I was just from him being around. “That's the truth, Maya. I'm glad it paid off anyway…. I mean, you're glowing.” He added.“Uhmmm,” I nodded lightly, letting the files rest for a while. “Let's just say I'm back and better for the upcoming project,”He nodded. “That. We're moving over to TerraNova
CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 054: GABRIEL’S POV
I knew this impromptu meeting with Maya wasn’t going to end well for Amila and me. I wouldn’t hear the last of it. The moment Maya walked past us with those luxury shopping bags swinging from her fingers, something inside my chest cracked open. But not only that bothered me, but this Maya was new, different from the soft-spoken Maya I had always known.Where did she get all that boldness from? She had stood in front of me and thrown those sharp words like she had been saving them for years. That was definitely Williams’ touch. He had given her wings to fly, and she was doing really great at it.My throat tightened as I watched her hair sway until she disappeared through the glass doors at the end of the hallway. Different thoughts crashed through my mind all at once. I had no idea how long I stood staring in that direction until a hard slap landed across my cheek. The sound was low, but the sting burned deep into my skin, almost causing my eyes to redden. It was Amila.How dare she
CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 053: MAYA’S POV
I pushed through the crowded mall with my shopping bag swinging lightly against my leg. I had come to pick up a few things for the TerraNova trip.It was safe to say I was beginning to feel like myself again, like the Maya Delaney I knew before Gabriel happened. Me, Maya? In a luxury shopping mall?Gabriel would have screamed into my ears reminding me I was being wasteful… Extravagant! Yes, that's the word. But the money Williams had sent me without me asking, it was enough to pay for even more items. And yes, I got a new pair of shoes too.That awesome pair from Jimmy Choo I had always admired and wanted, the same ones Gabriel termed too pricey, right after squandering even more on hotel and vacation bills for him and his flat-ass personal assistant, right before Amila showed up. Well, I have better things to focus my pretty mind on; my luxury brands’ shopping bags that sat pretty on my fingers.Then I saw him. Gabriel! He stood near the entrance of a high-end store, scrolling thro
CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 052: MAYA’S POV
Williams dropped me off at home the next morning. I stood on the front porch of my mother's house, watching as his car pulled off, his eyes fixed on me the whole time, while his driver steered the wheel. “Take a day off. I need you alive and well”Those were his words. Even though I had given it a fight, I didn't want the staff at Banks Holdings thinking I ran off because of the trending pictures. But Williams was right, I needed rest. Especially as I had woken up yet another morning with a banging head, and a slightly high temperature. This was the third day in a row I was waking up in the morning with my body as heavy as lead. For a moment, I held my forehead in my palm and shut my eyes while my stomach rumbled low, sending nauseous waves up to my throat. The same ugly, metallic taste on my tongue just as last night. “Okay, boss,” I had replied, accepting the kind offer. At least, this would give me enough time to do a little shopping for the upcoming TerraNova-UrbanAxis trip…
CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 051: MAYA’S POV
“Where am I?” I peeled my eyes open, had no idea how long my eyes had been closed for, or what actually made me pass out the way I did.The room felt too big, too familiar. I was lying in Williams’ massive bed, drowning in one of his white dress shirts. The fabric smelled like him, cedarwood and just that familiar signature smell of his. My fingers tugged at the collar as fragmented memories crashed in. My head gave a vicious thump. I pressed my palm hard against my forehead and groaned.Williams turned from the desk where his laptop glowed. He stood up slowly and walked toward the bed. His hand lifted halfway, like he wanted to brush my hair or check my temperature.“Don’t,” I grunted low in my throat.He lowered his hand slowly, his throat moved as he swallowed. I pulled my knees up to my chest and wrapped my arms around them, trying to hold myself together. My tongue tasted like metal and regret, my stomach rumbling in that ugly way, sending nauseous taste to my throat.Williams o
CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 050: MAYA’S POV
I stared at the amber liquid in the fresh glass Damian had just ordered for me, then looked up at his face. His words still hung in the air smooth, confident, and a little too knowing. I was about to respond when the bar door opened with a sharp push. Cool evening air rushed in.Williams walked in.My breath caught. Why on earth was he here? Did he trail me to this mini, safe haven?He scanned the dimly lit room until his eyes landed on me. Then they moved to Damian sitting beside me. I saw his throat tighten visibly, his jaw clenched harder, but he said nothing. He didn’t greet Damian. He didn’t even acknowledge him even when the handsome stranger raised a hand for a handshake. Williams only darted him that look that said too much, like Damian was in a place he wasn’t supposed to be, or maybe me too.Williams walked straight to the counter, pulled out a thick stack of notes from his wallet, and dropped them beside my glass with a quiet slap.“This should cover her bill,” he said to
CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 015: MAYA’S POV
“Oh, my Lord!” I gasped. Eyes moistened at once. The phone in my hand was visibly shaking. I had no idea Evelyn stood by the door, watching.I tilted my head backward. Pain writhing my heart apart. Then footsteps clicked, I looked and it was Helen, she walked into the bedroom.“Don't tell me it's a
CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 014: MAYA
“What do you think you're doing being here?” I blurted. Words had fallen out of clenched teeth. “Are you trying to buy my mother over now?” I made sure to keep my voice low. The last thing I wanted was for my mother to hear Gabriel and me arguing. Of course, she would lecture me on how much I shou
CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 009: MAYA’S POV
Work for him?!” How could he have thought of that? Was he looking for possible ways to kill me faster? I dashed out of the hall before I could change my mind. The air outside flushed my skin instantly. I never knew I was choking in there. Heels clicked steadily as I moved like a whirlwind through
CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND. CHAPTER 013: MAYA’S POV
“Wait, you're saying you spent an entire night with the hottest bachelor in this city,” Evelyn drawled. “I mean, Billionaire Williams Banks… Man who commands a conglomerate of businesses, and you're not over the roof?” I stood by the window, fists clenched around the curtains in my hand; the brigh
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