Dylan's POV
She opened the door for me with a look of annoyance or maybe, disgust? on her face, but I was more than ready for any confrontation. I know her better than she knows herself, whether she'd like to admit it or not. "You do know you shouldn't be here right now?" She said as I walked in, "We are business partners, but this isn't in any way part of business." "We were more than just business partners at one time, weren't we?", I smirked. "Oh my gosh! That was ten whole years ago. Can you not bring that up?" She slammed the door behind her in annoyance. "Well, you can't blame me for remembering our beautiful past, Miss Jason." I said as I took a seat by the table. "Can you please just leave already?!" She paced the room muttering stuff to herself, one of the things she did when she was pissed. My eyes watched her full boobs with pointed nipples, bouncing up and down as she marched round the room. When she looked up at me and noticed where my eyes were, she stopped moving and folded her arms angrily over her breasts. "You can't be serious, Mr. Scott. It's bad enough you came here this late, yet, you're harassing me with your eyes." "Harassing? Stop sounding so dramatic. I was just looking, that's all. No bad thoughts or intentions." "No bad thoughts indeed," she rolled her eyes. "Anyway, you should leave before my boyfriend gets here." "Your boyfriend? You're joking," I laughed, "There's no way you have a boyfriend with this bitchy attitude of yours." "Maybe I'm just being a bitch to you though, who knows?" "That would be extremely childish of you, Miss Jason. You're a professional." "I'm the childish one? You stormed over here because I hung up on you, yet I'm the one acting like a kid." "Yes," I smiled, enjoying her annoyance, "By the way, when was the last time you fucked a man, Miss Jason? I think you need a good thrust in that pussy of yours and I could help." "Oh please, stop being such a sick asshole. I could go to a nightclub nearby and get any guy I want if I needed that." "Why go to a nightclub when I'm right in front of you babe? I might be a sick asshole but I'm also the first man to taste that sweet pussy of yours and make you cum. I could do that again now if you let me." "Thank you for your kind offer, sir." she said in a mocking tone, "but I'll have to decline. Now, I'd like to know why you're really here." "Would be nice to fuck again though," I leaned forward, "but I'm here to talk about business. You should sit down too, this might take a while" "I'll sit when I'm ready to." "Suit yourself babe," I sighed, "I'm here to make an interesting offer, Miss Jason." I opened my jacket to bring out our contracts. "What are those?" She asked while having her seat beside me. "Our Contracts." "Our contracts? What for?" "For your plans that will supposedly make me look like a better person to the world." "Not supposedly, they will give you a better image." She scoffed. "Yeah, whatever. I thought about it a lot and I've decided to work with you but I'm going to do that on my terms." "Wow, really? That's great, where do I sign?" she said sarcastically, "I'm the one that's going to change your life, so forgive me for asking almighty Mr. Scott, why should you be in control?" "Stop whining like a kid and read it at least." She reluctantly opened a page, reading out loud, "Miss Mia Jason, agrees to work with the client, Mr Dylan Scott, during and outside work hours." She scoffed and glared at me. "During and outside work hours? You want me to spend my free time with you?" "Those are my simple terms, Miss Jason." She slammed the contract shut. "Simple my foot. I'm not interested and I won't be reading the rest." "Interested or not. You're going to sign it. If you don't, I'll really be an asshole by not doing those interviews you lined up for me and then you can kiss your career promotion dreams goodbye." She went pale after I said that. "I know you need me to boost your career, Mia. I need you to spend your free time with me too, so let's help each other out and get what we both need." She shook her head and sighed. "You're just.....You're so despicable and disgusting." "Yes yes, I know all that already. You won't be the first or last to call me disgusting, can we move on to the signing part?" "I'm not signing that shit, Mr Scott. Please get out of my room, Now!", she pointed towards the door angrily. It was already too late, so I decided to leave. For now. Before I left, I placed the contract on her table, so she'd be bothered, and then made my way to the door. I grinned, knowing she'd sign that contract in the end, but I stopped dead in my tracks when I heard her mutter, "I sincerely hate you, Dylan. I hate you." I turned around and said," I couldn't care less about what you feel for me Miss Jason. I believe I made that clear years ago. You can continue hating me and hate me even more, but go through the contract." "Of course, you couldn't care less. I was just a fresh, tight, sex toy for you to play with then." I ignored her and turned back to leave the room. "I'll be in my office by six and I'll be expecting the signed contract from you. Try to get some rest if you can." I shut the door behind me and smiled as I heard her scream out in frustration. This is going to be fun.Mia's POV I was waiting patiently in his office the next morning with the contract in my handbag."Good Morning, Mr Scott.""I wish we could drop the formalities, Miss Jason. Wouldn't that be more comfortable?" His icy blue eyes locked with mine, challenging me. Unfortunately for him, I came prepared."I'd feel better if we could keep the formalities during and outside work, sir," I said in a mocking tone.He scoffed and was about to say something when he glanced at his assistant Bella, who was there to take notes of our meeting."During and outside work huh?" He smirked, leaning in his chair. "Okay then, Miss Jason. Let's see how long you keep up with that."I suddenly had the urge to punch the smug look off his face."I'd love to have another meaningless argument with you today but I'm tired from the wild night I had last night. Thanks to you invading my hotel room last night and pissing me off, I went to a nightclub and had hot sex with a stranger. Let's get this over with so I ca
Dylan's POV I wanted to apologise for hurting her and her family, especially her. I also wanted to explain myself and give answers to all her questions from ten years ago. But this wasn't the time for that yet.With this contract, though, I would make sure I have the right space and chance to talk to her about it.I picked up the contract, flipping through each page to see the so-called changes she's made.Miss Mia Jason agrees to spend personal time outside work hours with client Mr Dylan Scott, on all days of the week including weekends. She added under it, For three to four hours a day, weekends excluded.Four hours is more than enough for me. I could work with that.I smiled a bit as I read the next clause. During travel, Miss Mia Jason must sleep in the same room as the client, Mr Dylan Scott. She wrote under it in capital letters... DREAM ON. THAT'S NOT HAPPENING.I looked up at her, amused. "Don't tell me you don't trust yourself enough to stay away from me, Miss Jason?"She g
Mia's POV We walked through the building where Dylan's first official interview was being held. He walked with so much pride and confidence that no one would guess that he had not done a live interview before. I wanted to slap his head to bring him down to earth but that would be unnecessary trouble for me right now. He still had the same annoying poker face and closed-off attitude. I used to think I would be able to see through him, know how he feels and what he thinks about. But I could never understand Dylan and anytime I finally felt like he'd let me in, he'd quickly shut me out again. It hurt then because I was open and vulnerable with him. I showed him parts of me my brother is unaware of. I worked hard to strengthen our bond but he worked hard to push me away all the time. I think deep down I knew he didn't love me, but I had hope...I was desperate but that's all in the past now. I walked a few feet behind him, going through the interview questions and our other schedule
Mia's POV I couldn't tell what he was thinking or feeling exactly but I know it wasn't good. Even when we were together ten years ago, it was hard to tell how he felt seeing me with other guys. I tried everything to make him notice me with them so he'd be jealous or something but he didn't. I regret it all. Wearing skimpy clothes and push-up bras, burying my dignity and respect just to get him to notice me. We'd get together, and I'd think it's for good until he pushes me away again, claiming he feels guilty for fucking his best friend's sister. "It's nice to meet you, Mr Scott," Nico said to Dylan cautiously, bringing me back to the present. "Can I give you my business card?" "I won't be doing any business with someone like you." He rolled his eyes. Nico chuckled. "Okay then, can I at least buy you a drink?" "I can buy my drinks, little man. Why the fuck are you trying to act like we're pals?" "Dylan!!" I gasped. Why was he being more rude than usual? Was he annoyed?
Mia's POV "Where are we going anyway?" I asked as my brother fastened my seatbelt for me in the backseat of his car.I had only agreed to follow my brother when I found out Dylan was coming with us. Even though he's way older than me, I couldn't help but want to be around him all the time.He's a part of our family now– because he mostly sleeps and eats here but I'm not complaining anymore. I used to be annoyed with him for getting so much attention and care from my family, but now I don't mind seeing him every day. He was being bullied by school and street kids till my brother saved him one time and decided to be his friend while teaching him self-defence. He didn't know who his parents were because he was put in foster care at a young age, but I overheard him telling Michael that he doesn't care about his biological parents, so he doesn't have a reason to find them.One time, my parents asked if they could adopt him but he said no. Michael told me it's because he feels like a burd
About 11 Years ago...Mia's POV Liam and I had been together for two months, we started dating a week after I turned seventeen. My parents liked him but Michael didn't approve of our relationship. Not like I needed his approval anyway. We walked into a house party hosted by some guy I don't know. I looked around slowly for my brother and asked Liam to help."Your brother's over there." He pointed to the left side, holding my hand to lead the way.I smiled when I spotted Dylan close to my brother; I was wearing a short pleated skirt and an off-shoulder crop top just for him.My smile faded when we got closer and I saw a girl rush over to him. I wasn't surprised, though; girls are drawn to him like moths to a flame, and he never misses the opportunity to mess around with every one of them. I wished he'd mess around with me too.At a point, I thought my crush on Dylan would fade as I grew older, but that didn't happen. Instead, it became stronger...something more. I wasn't sure it was
Mia's POV I shook my head slowly. I must be really drunk. There's no way it's Dylan, when did he get here? How did he even know where we were? He was clearly interested in that other girl when we left, so how is he here with his arm around my waist holding me tightly against himBefore I could get myself together, Liam got angry. "Yo, what the fuck do you think you're doing?" He stepped closer to us fuming.Dylan scoffed, then said, "Pipe down you little shit! Do you really think you stood a chance with Mia? Do you think she likes you or what? Well,, let me tell you now. I'm the reason she started going out with you, I'm the reason she's drunk out of her mind and here with you now!." He pulled me in closer, adding in a low tone, "She has my attention now."Liam opened his mouth to say something but Dylan interrupted him, "Don't you dare try to talk back at me! You're really lucky her brother didn't see you running your hands all over her body. I'm going to give you a chance to get th
Present...Mia's POV I left Dylan without responding to his sudden confession. It didn't seem genuine as far as I'm concerned, but I ended up feeling bothered. The night seemed colder and longer than usual and it was hard for me to fall asleep, so I was annoyed when my phone kept buzzing. Who the hell is texting me so early in the morning anyway?I was about to switch off my phone when my phone rang. I groaned inwardly and answered the phone. "Hello, who is it?""Oh my gosh, Mia! You're a genius, using your personal history to make headlines!" Dominique squealed."Headlines? Personal history? What are you talking about D?" I rubbed my eyes slowly."No wonder you were so confident about the whole thing. You should've just told me you already knew Mr Scott personally.""Knowing him personally isn't important but what I want to know now is why you called and how you found out I knew him before now.""Girl! It's all over the news and social media. Your sweet childhood romance with Mr Sc
Going PublicDylan’s POVThe day had finally come. Scott Incorporated was going public. The main event that brought us together again.Strange enough, I didn’t feel the usual nerves. Maybe it was because for the first time in a long time, something more important than money had taken root in my life. My daughter.CNN Business, Channel 34, Arise News…they were all here, their crews setting up lights and cameras in my office. Mia said if the world was going to know the man behind the suits, this was the moment. I guess she was right.She’d kept her distance over the past few days. Understandably. After everything I shared, I knew she needed space. Still, it didn’t stop the ache I felt whenever she wasn’t around.Luckily, Truth had filled in those empty spaces.She was sunlight on a rainy day. So, so bright, unexpected, and impossible to ignore. We talked for hours now every day. She told me stories about her childhood, her dreams, her obsession with sneakers and dance. I had no idea she
Mia's POV About thirty-five minutes later, we pulled through the towering massive gates of Dylan’s home, and my breath caught in my throat.Calling it a house or even a mansion, would’ve been an insult.This was a world of its own, tucked behind thick layers of privacy, elegance, and quiet power. The winding driveway alone looked like it belonged in a movie: flanked by sculpted hedges, manicured flower beds bursting with colour, and trees so perfectly placed they had to be part of the blueprint. Everything whispered wealth, but it didn’t scream. It didn’t need to.The car glided to a stop in front of a sprawling courtyard paved with smooth stone and lined with garden lanterns. To the left, an open garage port stretched wide, and sleek luxury vehicles parked like prized ornaments. But it was the house that stole the moment.Modern and majestic, it rose in soft cream stone, kissed with black steel and sparkling glass. Massive columns framed the front, with ivy crawling up the side like
Dylan’s POV“This is just...wow,” Truth muttered, squinting at the sleek interior of the jet like it personally offended her. “Do you really have your own plane or did you rent it to impress me or something?.”I chuckled. “Nope. I didn’t rent it because it's mine and I actually have four more planes.”She arched a brow, unimpressed. “Good for you, I guess, but do you really need to brag much?”“Truth,” Mia warned gently, her voice low.Truth threw her hands up, plopping into one of the leather seats. “What? He said it like I was supposed to gasp and clap.”I bit back a grin, studying her. She had a sharp mouth. Just like me.“My dad has five private jets. I'm the luckiest girl in the world,” she said mockingly under her breath.Mia sighed and sank into a seat near the window—deliberately the furthest one from me. She didn’t say much after that. That worried me more than if she’d started yelling.“Uh, excuse me, sir...I mean...D-Dad,” Truth said suddenly, stuttering out the last word l
Dylan's POV I got my driver to quickly buy me some clothes for me to change in and Truth brought them up for me quietly.Then I went down to have dinner with them, feeling relieved to see Mia didn’t look so angry. I guess she always tries her best to be happy around our daughter, which, I must admit, is a really strong thing for her to do. Mia cooked a really delicious meal and we ate together. Like we were a real family. It felt so unreal being here. One minute I'm just a billionaire CEO working his ass; the next thing I know, I'm someone's Father. I enjoyed watching my beautiful girls, grateful I was able to have dinner with them. She was so patient and amazing with our daughter, and I could tell that she and Truth were very close. They were so close; they had conversations with their eyes sometimes. Seeing their special relationship made my head and heart hurt. I had definitely missed a lot.After Mia introduced their nanny to me, she told her it was late so she could stay and
Mia’s POVGetting ready to move was taking longer than it was supposed to, so we had to agree to leave tomorrow. Truth wasn’t exactly thrilled, and I couldn’t blame her. The energy around us had shifted, heavier somehow since Dylan showed up. She barely looked at him, barely responded when he tried to start conversations. She gave him one-word answers, avoided eye contact, and stayed close to me.It made things...awkward. And as much as I hated to admit it, a small part of me was grateful she didn’t take to him so easily. I wasn’t ready for that. I wasn’t sure if I ever would be.Dylan invited himself to spend the night in my house, claiming it was too late to head back. I knew he could go back but there was no point arguing with him in front of our daughter.He was supposed to sleep in the guest bedroom. Supposed to.We'd been awkward around each other since that time in the plane, but that's clearly his fault. I wish we didn't have to do any of this but it wouldn't be fair to him a
Dylan's POV I was getting really anxious and impatient waiting for Mia to come out, so I considered letting myself in. I was still thinking about it when the front door opened, and I saw my daughter running out.I was stunned at how she looked exactly like her mother when she was that age. No wonder no one could guess I was her father; it's like my genes went on a vacation because she looks nothing like me. Mia really pulled a copy and paste on this one. She rushed to where I stood and stopped in front of me. She cocked her head to the side and looked at me from head to toe like she was assessing me. We looked at each other for a while, saying nothing, but then she smiled a bit and said, “Hi, I'm Truth Lynn Jason.”I smiled back at her widely, “I know who you are, Princess. And it’s so nice to finally meet you.” She doesn't know it yet but soon she'd bear my name instead.She glanced back, probably to check if her mom was coming but she wasn’t there yet. Then she gestured at me to
Mia's POV When he came back to sit down in the cabin, he tried to talk to me again, but I shut him out completely, so we didn’t talk for the rest of the flight. Which was absolutely fine with me. I needed to prepare myself to face my daughter.Soon after landing, we were sitting in the backseat of his car, Dylan was on the phone yelling at someone while I stared at my hands, trying to calm my nerves. I couldn’t believe I was able to resist him earlier. I didn’t think I would be able to. Unfortunately, my body was betraying me, and my feelings are all messed up now, too.I can't let him get to me this time. I'm only moving in with him for our daughter’s sake. This shouldn't be a chance for us to get back together. I know I'm not all that but still….Dylan doesn't deserve me. I took slow, deep breaths which seemed to help pretty well. I should have never let him get to me again even in the slightest bit. Why didn’t I try to fight him in court first? I could've won somehow.“Kira, I do
Mia’s POVOnce again, we were on Dylan’s private jet. Just the two of us. Except this time, we weren’t heading out for anything work related.We were going to see my…our daughter.The air was too quiet, as if the plane itself knew we weren’t just dragging luggage, we were also dragging years of painful things better left unsaid.It wasn’t just the thought of Truth waiting for me when I got home that made my stomach twist. It was knowing Dylan would be there too when I saw her. That he’d be meeting her for the first time ever in his life.I called her but I didn’t even tell Truth he was coming. I just couldn't bring myself to tell her over the phone.What was I supposed to say? “Hey baby, guess what?! That man you’ve asked me about a few times…yes, I mean your father ….Oh, he's coming home with me today, so look your best for him.”I glanced at him from across the cabin. He looked too calm for a man about to meet his child. His eyes were shut, his hands folded behind his head like he w
Dylan's POV She scoffed, “Can you just try to be reasonable right now?”“I'm always reasonable, Mia. I'm being patient with you right now too. So, why are you being like this? Why can't you just trust me or something?”She muttered, “I'd rather chew wet grass than let myself trust you again so easily.”“For fucks sake, move on from the past! Holding on to it is only going to draw us back.”She stood up like she got pinched on the ass, glaring at me like she wanted to strangle me, “You don’t get to tell me to move on, you arrogant insensitive piece of shit.” “Look, you can choose to keep ranting all you want but that isn't going to help us in any way right now. Just trust me, Mia. I swear I'm a changed man”She scoffed, “You're definitely a changed man. You changed in the worst way possible and I'd be a fool to just trust you again. Now you’re back talking about love and marriage? I craved these things from you years ago, but what did you do? You disappeared!”“You're making it seem