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Chapter 49: THE PRICE OF SILENCE
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2025-03-14 03:22:01
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IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE Chapter 50: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ISLA’S POVI was running late to the office this morning, but for a good reason. My mother had finally been discharged from the hospital, and she was now living with me. She was doing great—getting stronger each day—but I still wanted to make sure she was comfortable before I left for work.I prepared breakfast, set everything she might need within reach, and even made sure the TV remote was right beside her so she wouldn’t have to search for it. She teased me about acting like a full-time nurse, but I knew she appreciated it.By the time I finally got out the door, I was already behind schedule. I hurried into the company building, mentally preparing for whatever awaited me today.That was when I saw him.Damian.He was walking out of the building alongside another man, who was dressed sharply in a suit. At first, I thought I was imagining things, but then our eyes met.For a brief moment, surprise flickered across his face—mirroring my own. But then his lips curved into a familiar,
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VICTOR’S POVI sat in my office, gripping the edge of my desk. My mind wasn’t on the paperwork in front of me—it was on the conversation I’d just had with Damian Lannister.Titan Holdings had made their intentions clear. They weren’t just trying to buy my company—they were trying to silence me. “Speaking of your grandfather’s legacy, the only way your company will remain standing is if you stop digging into how he ended up in prison. Let the case sleep, and we will leave you, your company, and your loved ones alone.”The moment those words left Damian’s mouth, I knew this wasn’t just business. This was a warning.A threat.And I didn’t take threats lightly.Instead of heading home, I drove straight back to my office. The streets of New York were alive as usual, but I barely noticed. My mind was racing, piecing things together.Inside the office, most of the staff had left for the day. The silence was almost suffocating, but I welcomed it. I needed space to think.I sat at my desk, fl
최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-15IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE Chapter 51: WHISPERS OF THE PAST
ISLA’S POVThe night was calm, the kind of peaceful silence that felt rare these days. I sat on the couch, curled up with a blanket, watching a romantic comedy with my mom. She had been getting better every day, and seeing her smile again made all the stress worth it. She turned to me suddenly, her eyes soft but filled with emotions."Isla, I don’t say this enough, but I appreciate everything you’ve done for me since your father passed."I smiled, squeezing her hand. "Mom, you don’t have to—""No, let me finish," she said gently. "Losing your father was the hardest thing for both of us, but you stepped up in ways I never expected. You took care of me when I was sick, worked hard to keep things running, and never once complained. I know I haven’t made it easy for you, but you stayed. And I just want you to know how proud I am of you."A lump formed in my throat. I tried to brush it off with a small laugh. "Well, you’re stuck with me, so you don’t really have a choice."She chuckled, wi
최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-16IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 52: A DEADLY WARNING
VICTOR'S POVEver since Damian walked into my office and threatened me, I had been extra careful. I could sense the danger in the air, lingering like a shadow. Strange vehicles had been tailing me. Sometimes it was a black SUV parked across the street from my company, other times, headlights followed me for too long before disappearing. I told Daniel about it, and he took my concerns seriously. He assigned two undercover cops to follow me discreetly, ensuring my safety. I considered hiring private security, but I didn’t want to draw unnecessary attention. I had to play smart.That evening, I was driving back from a meeting with a high-profile investor at one of the city’s luxury hotels. The meeting had gone well, but my mind was elsewhere. Damian’s threats had been echoing in my head, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was about to happen. As I drove through the quiet road leading back to my penthouse, I noticed a black SUV in my rearview mirror. It had been behind me for
최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-16IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE Chapter 53: NO MORE PLAYING BY THE RULES
VICTOR'S POVPain. That was the first thing I felt. A deep, throbbing ache radiated through my body, making every breath a struggle. My face was swollen, my ribs felt like they had been cracked, and my arms were too weak to push myself up from the cold concrete floor.Damian had let me go after the brutal beating, but not before making sure I understood the message. He had ordered his men to clean up the mess—the two dead cops who had been assigned to protect me. “No body, no case,” he had said casually, as if disposing of two lives was just another part of his daily routine.I had underestimated him. I thought he was just another power-hungry businessman, someone who played within the boundaries of the law when necessary. But I had been wrong. Damian was ruthless, precise, and terrifyingly efficient. He didn’t just send messages—he erased obstacles.I tried to move, but my limbs refused to cooperate. The warehouse was eerily silent now, the only sound was my own ragged breathing. Eve
최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-17IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE Chapter 54: A GAME OF SECRETS
ISLA’S POVI had been receiving a lot of text messages from Damian lately. If he wasn’t texting, he was calling, and when we talked, the conversations lasted longer than I expected. At first, I thought it was just friendly interest, but the more we spoke, the more I realized how fascinated he was with me. It wasn’t just casual curiosity—he seemed determined to know everything about me, from my childhood to my job, my habits, my dreams, and even the intricate details of the company I worked for.Sometimes, I brushed it off as harmless. Maybe he was just intrigued because of his love for haute couture and luxury goods—after all, fashion and jewelry were part of his business world. But at other times, something about his curiosity felt… off. It was flattering, yes, but also unsettling. There were moments when his interest in my job and the inner workings of the company felt too intense, almost calculated. Still, I convinced myself it was just my paranoia.We started meeting more frequent
최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-17IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE Chapter 55: Unspoken Truths
VICTOR’S POV It had been days since I last showed up at work, and I hated it. Lying in a hospital bed, feeling helpless, was never something I could tolerate. The moment I opened my eyes that morning, I knew I had to leave. The longer I stayed, the more questions people would ask. I didn’t want to create unnecessary attention, and I definitely didn’t want anyone—especially my employees—to know what had actually happened to me. The last thing I needed was to cause panic or make myself look vulnerable. I tried to sit up, ignoring the sharp pain shooting through my ribs. With a deep breath, I started removing the IV from my arm and peeling off the monitors the nurse had placed on my body. My fingers trembled slightly, but I pushed through the discomfort. I needed to get out of here. Just as I swung my legs over the side of the bed, the door burst open. “Going somewhere?” I looked up to see Dr. Harrison, our family doctor, standing in the doorway with his arms crossed. He didn’t
최신 업데이트 : 2025-03-18IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 56: SECRETS AND SUSPICIONS
VICTOR'S POVIsla had suspected my "accident" was a lie. She hadn't said it outright, but I could see it in her eyes, in the way she looked at me—too searching, too knowing. She was smart, and I had no doubt she would eventually piece things together. But I couldn’t confirm her suspicions, nor could I tell her the truth.Because if I did, she would learn that I was in this situation because of my grandfather. That I was fighting to get him out of prison because he had been wrongfully accused of a crime that turned her world upside down. Isla’s father’s murder had shattered her life, and even though my grandfather was framed, she wouldn’t care about that—not at first. Justice was justice. And if she knew there was a break in the case, she would want the truth to come out, no matter what.That was the problem.I had hired Isla for a reason—to keep her close, to watch her reactions, to keep control over how much she knew. If she found out the truth, things could spiral out of control, an
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IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 132: A FUTURE TOGETHER
VICTOR'S POVI leaned back in the chair, staring out the window as the city stretched endlessly before me. My mind was cluttered, not with the chaos of the world outside but with thoughts of Sienna. The woman who had unexpectedly come into my life and made me see things from a perspective I never thought possible. She was beautiful, strong, and confident, and I couldn’t have been more grateful for her presence. But lately, I couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of unease—a feeling that things were shifting, and I needed to make sure we were both on the same page.Our relationship had been growing steadily, and we’d reached a point where we were living together. It felt like the natural next step for us. But as much as I loved her, there was something about the future that I hadn’t yet confronted. I had spent so much time building my career in the fashion industry, creating a name for myself, and handling the endless demands of clients, but I was starting to see that I couldn’t do it
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NATHAN'S POVThe morning light broke through the glass windows of my restaurant, casting long shadows across the polished floors. The atmosphere was different now—calmer, more refined. I couldn’t help but stare at the space with a sense of pride. This was it—the culmination of everything I’d worked for, everything I’d fought to rebuild after the fire that nearly destroyed me. The grand opening had been a success beyond my expectations, and the momentum was building.New customers were coming in, the buzz around the restaurant was palpable, and I had a growing list of people eager to invest in the business. It was a far cry from the old days, when I could barely keep the place running. Now, I had international clients showing interest, and local influencers were raving about the food. It was almost surreal. If you had told me a year ago that I’d be in this position, I wouldn’t have believed it. But here I was, standing at the helm of a thriving restaurant, ready to take it to the next
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 130: "FLAMES OF VICTORY"
NATHAN'S POVThere are few moments in life when everything feels exactly right—when every ounce of pain, sweat, and late nights comes together into something that makes you believe in yourself all over again. That was what my grand opening felt like.My new restaurant wasn’t just bigger. It wasn’t just more luxurious. It was me, reborn.The space gleamed with copper accents, ambient lights, and marble counters that caught the reflection of every glass raised in celebration. The open kitchen concept allowed guests to watch us in action, the aroma of seared herbs, sizzling garlic, and glazed duck drifting across the room. There were private dining rooms now, soundproofed for VIP guests, with curated wine lists and personal chefs. We even had a rooftop lounge with a skyline view that made you forget you were still in the city.I had poured my heart into every detail—from the hand-carved wooden sign that bore my name to the recipe cards we handed out like pieces of art. I hired a stronger
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 129: "SHADOWS AT THE TOP"
ISLA'S POVI had always known Lucas wouldn't go down without a fight. But I never expected him to fight this dirty. Every morning I walked into the office now, I braced myself for the newest headline, whisper, or suspicious glance. My name had been dragged through boardroom gossip, backchannel emails, and anonymous memos. All fingers pointed at one person: Lucas.Ever since I helped Nathan, Lucas had made it his mission to tear me down. He couldn’t touch me directly—at least not in a way that would be obvious—but his games were relentless. Strategic leaks to the media. Internal rumors that I forged financial reports. Claims that I was emotionally compromised and prioritizing personal relationships over the company’s future. It was all carefully designed to paint me as a liability.But I wasn’t about to back down.At work, I held my head high, keeping my focus razor-sharp. If Lucas wanted a war, he’d get one. Only, I wouldn’t fight him the way he expected. He’d try to rattle me, make m
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER128: "UNFINISHED PAGES"
NATHAN'S POV hadn’t planned on stopping by Isla’s apartment, but after another late night of overseeing the renovation of my new restaurant, something in me craved the familiarity of her presence. It had been a long few months since the fire. A long few months since everything blew up—literally and emotionally.She opened the door with a blanket over her shoulders, her eyes slightly puffy, like she hadn’t been sleeping well either. We didn’t say much at first. Sometimes silence was our safe space.The new restaurant was finally coming together.I stood in the middle of the main floor, tools still scattered, the scent of fresh paint still clinging to the air. It wasn't just a rebuild. This was something better—a new version of everything I wanted to be. A statement. A fresh start.But even as I stood there, admiring the polished countertops and the ambient lighting we tested last night, my mind wandered.Victor.Sienna.I didn’t hate him. I couldn’t. Victor was a good man, even if his
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 127: WHEN LOVE FINDS A HOME
SIENNA'S POVI don’t know when exactly it happened—when Victor stopped being just the man Isla used to love and started becoming the man I couldn't stop thinking about.Maybe it was in the little moments—like our late-night phone calls, or how he’d drive across town just to bring me food when I had a long day. Maybe it was in the way he looked at me, as though I was the only thing in his world that made sense. Love didn’t hit me like a train. It came slowly, gently, until suddenly I couldn’t imagine my life without Victor in it.I still remember the way he asked me to move in with him. We were sitting on his couch, legs tangled together under a throw blanket, watching an old rom-com. I had just made a snarky comment about how unrealistic the couple in the movie was, when he turned to me, his voice calm but deliberate."What if we tried it?"I looked at him, confused. "Tried what?""Living together. You and me."My heart skipped a beat.He smiled when he saw the look on my face. "I kn
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 126 TITLE: "SMOKE AND SECRETS"
SIENNA'S POVWhen Nathan told me about the fire in his restaurant, my heart dropped. The words came out casually—like it was just another rough day—but I could feel the weight behind them. I stared at him, waiting for him to say it was a joke or maybe an exaggeration. He didn’t.“Wait—what?” I asked, almost breathless. “Your restaurant… it burned down?”He gave me a quiet nod, eyes slightly distant, as if replaying the moment in his head. “Last night. Caught me off guard.”I stood frozen in his living room, my fingers tightening around the edge of my phone. “Oh my God, Nathan. Are you okay?”“I’m fine. Just… pissed.” He rubbed his hand through his hair. “Everything was gone. Tables. Kitchen. Décor. Even the cash register melted.”I moved to sit beside him on the couch. “Do you know what caused it?”Nathan’s jaw clenched. “I’m sure it was Lucas.”The name sent a wave of anger through meeven though I don't even know who he hisNathan then told me how he had been making him and Isla liv
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 125: FEELINGS, FLAMES, AND FRIENDS
SIENNA’S POVI’ve always liked having things figured out. Plans. Boundaries. No room for surprises.But lately, Victor has been nothing but a surprise.He asked me out yesterday.And the strange part? I wasn’t shocked.Not because I saw it coming, but because deep down—if I’m being completely honest with myself—I’d been waiting for it. Hoping for it, maybe. Even if I didn’t want to admit it.There’s been this… spark between us. A silent pull. We dance around it every time we talk. We laugh too much, our conversations last too long, and we look at each other just a second too slowly.There were never any secret feelings. No big, buried truth. Just a growing, electric sort of chemistry I kept ignoring.Until I couldn’t.Until he asked me out.And I should’ve told him before he did. I should’ve said, Hey, this thing between us? It’s not just you. I feel it too.But I didn’t.And now he’s launched the idea of us, and I’m floating somewhere between giddy and terrified.Because I like him.
IT'S A JOB, NOT A RELATIONSHIP, MR. BILLIONAIRE CHAPTER 124: A PROPER KIND OF TROUBLE
VICTOR’S POVThere were exactly three things I was good at: solving problems, handling pressure, and pretending like I wasn’t slowly falling for Sienna Collins.The last one? Not going so well lately.She had this habit of showing up in my head at random times—during meetings, workouts, even while I brushed my teeth. I’d hear something funny and instantly think, Sienna would laugh at this, or smell something that reminded me of the cinnamon scent she always carried, like she rolled in fresh bakery air every morning.It was annoying.And addictive.We hadn’t called it anything—whatever this was between us. We hadn’t kissed. We hadn’t confessed anything. But the tension? It was there. Palpable. Thick enough to stir with a spoon.So I did the only reasonable thing a grown man with mildly obsessive thoughts could do.I planned a date.A real one. With no interruptions, Just her. And me.And possibly a small romantic ambush.---I picked the spot carefully. A rooftop garden restaurant in
