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Chapter Twenty Two
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2026-08-06 01:20:23
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From Rejected to Rafael's Chapter Twenty Five
Chapter 25RAFAEL'S POVConnor took another step.Then another.The room seemed to grow smaller with every stride he made. His eyes never left Meris. Not once."Meris..." Her name left his lips in a voice rough with disbelief. She stiffened beside me. Without thinking, she shifted closer until our shoulders brushed.It was a small movement. Barely noticeable, but I felt it. So did Connor. His gaze dropped to the space between us, then rose to my face. Something dark flickered behind his eyes."I need to speak to her." His voice was calm, but there was strain beneath it. I didn't move."You can speak." Connor's jaw tightened."I didn't ask you." Silence settled over the room. The fire crackled softly behind Father. No one else spoke.Connor's attention returned to Meris."Can we talk?" Meris swallowed."I’ve told you, there isn't anything left for us to talk about." Her words were quiet, but they landed like stones.Connor stared at her, as if hoping she'd smile and tell him this was a
From Rejected to Rafael's Chapter Twenty Four
Chapter 24RAFAEL'S POV"I think this might be close." I smiled."My father isn't nearly as frightening as people believe.""Easy for you to say.""You've known him your whole life." She wasn't wrong."I promise he'll treat you with respect. I know." Her voice softened."I'm just afraid I'll disappoint him.""You won't." She held my gaze for another moment. Something in her shoulders finally relaxed.She nodded once."I'll believe you." I released her hand slowly. For reasons I couldn't explain… I almost missed the warmth of it.I climbed out of the vehicle and walked around to her side. The cool evening air carried the faint scent of roses from the gardens.Before she could reach for the handle, I opened the passenger door.She looked up at me with that same surprised expression she'd worn outside the hospital."You keep doing that.""What?""Opening doors for me." I shrugged lightly."It's a habit." Her lips curved into a teasing smile."I thought powerful CEOs were too busy for thi
From Rejected to Rafael's Chapter Twenty Three
Chapter 23RAFAEL'S POVInside the SUV, silence settled between us once again. Not the uncomfortable kind. The peaceful kind.The kind that didn't demand to be filled with meaningless conversation.I glanced at Meris from the corner of my eye.She was looking out of the window, watching the city pass by. The corners of her lips still carried the faintest trace of the smile she'd worn after thanking me.It suited her. She smiled too rarely. She deserved more reasons to. My hands tightened slightly around the steering wheel.Unfortunately...Tonight wasn't going to give her one. She deserved to hear it from me before we arrived. I drew in a quiet breath."We're not going home just yet."She turned to look at me. Her expression was calm, curious."Okay, but where are we going?" She asked calmly."My father asked to see us.""Us?""Yes." A flicker of surprise crossed her face."He specifically asked that you come with me." She blinked."Oh." The single word was almost too soft to hear. A
From Rejected to Rafael's Chapter Twenty Two
Chapter 22MERIS POV"Oh, sweetheart..." My mom opened her arms. I leaned forward without another word.She held me just as she had when I was a little girl frightened by thunderstorms. For a few precious moments...I allowed myself to simply be her daughter. Nothing else.The soft knock at the door broke the silence. I straightened quickly and wiped at my eyes."Come in," my mother called gently. The door opened. Rafael stepped inside. He wasn't wearing his suit jacket anymore.His white shirt was neatly rolled to his forearms, giving him a less intimidating appearance than usual.His gaze found me first and he frowned slightly. Only for a second. Then he looked towards my mother."Mrs. Volkov."He inclined his head respectfully."I hope I'm not interrupting." My mother smiled warmly."Not at all." He stepped a little closer to the bed."I came to pick Meris up." His voice remained calm."But you should finish your conversation.""I'll wait outside." He didn't rush us. He didn't ling
From Rejected to Rafael's Chapter Twenty One
Chapter 21MERIS POVAs my mind keeps running back to the contract and what exactly my answer should be. Then I thought, If they find out about my contract with Rafael, I will definitely lose my respect. I decided that I won't say anything concerning the contract and the initial plan to be his assistant.I looked through the glass windows behind them. The city stretched endlessly into the distance. Then I returned my attention to them."Because reputation isn't built overnight.” I spoke slowly."This company, for years has spent their time earning people's trust. I want to work somewhere that values excellence, not shortcuts." I paused."And because I want to grow, I'm not looking for a place that simply pays my salary. I'm looking for a place that challenges me to become better."My voice remained steady despite the nervous flutter deep inside my chest."If you choose me today… I won't promise perfection, but I can promise that no one here will ever question my commitment."The room
From Rejected to Rafael's Chapter Twenty
CHAPTER 20: Belmont CompaniesMERIS POVThe sleek glass doors of Belmont Companies slid open the moment I stepped closer.A rush of cool air brushed against my face, carrying the faint scent of polished wood and freshly brewed coffee. I paused for the briefest second, taking in the towering lobby before forcing my feet to move again.The place was beautiful.Morning sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, washing the white marble floor in a warm golden glow. Employees crossed the lobby with purpose, some holding laptops, others balancing coffee cups while discussing schedules and meetings. The silver Belmont logo stretched across the wall behind the reception desk, elegant and impossible to miss. Everything about the building whispered power.For a moment, I wondered if I truly belonged here. Then I remembered why I had come.Not because I was Rafael Belmont's fiancée. Not because of our contract.Even when Rafael wanted to help me, I had declined his help because I wan
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