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CHAPTER SIX: SILENT WARNINGS
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2026-02-07 07:31:47
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Scandal with the ruthless billionaire CHAPTER SEVEN: DANGEROUS PROXIMITY
RAELYNN I woke up with Lucio’s voice still in my head.Personal distractions stay outside.The words replayed like both a warning and a challenge.I lay on my back, staring at the ceiling, trying to make sense of the tight knot in my chest. It made no logical sense. He was my boss. He was difficult, cold, arrogant, and controlling. And yet, a single sentence from him had managed to follow me into my dreams and refuse to let go.I rolled onto my side, groaning softly.This was ridiculous.Evan was kind, easy, and normal. Everything Lucio wasn’t.And yet…I pushed myself out of bed before my thoughts could spiral any further.By the time I got to the office, I was already running on caffeine and determination.I hadn’t even settled into my seat when a familiar cup landed gently beside my keyboard.“Peace offering.”I looked up to find Evan smiling down at me, a cup of coffee and a box of donuts in hand.“You didn’t have to,” I said, though my fingers were already curling around the war
Scandal with the ruthless billionaire CHAPTER SIX: SILENT WARNINGS
RAELYNN By the time I walked into the office the next morning, I could already feel it.Something was… off.The usual hum of keyboards and muted conversations felt heavier, like the air itself had decided to mind its business a little too seriously. Ava shot me a look from across her desk, eyebrows lifting in a way that made my stomach tighten.“What?” I mouthed.She rolled her chair over. “Your fan club is in a mood today.”I frowned. “My what?”She tilted her head subtly toward the glass walls of Lucio’s office. “Him. He’s been asking for you. Like… repeatedly.”My chest tightened. “I just got here.”“Exactly.” She grimaced. “Good luck.”That didn’t sound comforting.I barely had time to drop my bag before my phone buzzed.Lucio: In my office. Now.I closed my eyes for a second, inhaled slowly, then squared my shoulders and stood.So much for easing into the day.Lucio didn’t look up when I entered.“Good morning, sir,” I said, stopping just inside the doorway.“Resend the projecti
Scandal with the ruthless billionaire CHAPTER FIVE: THE FIRST DISTRACTION
RAELYNNIt had only been three days since I started working for Lucio, but I was already convinced he was out to get me.“Rae! You’re going to be late for work if you keep snuggling your sheets!” Claire’s voice floated in my dream.“Oh my god!” I shrieked, flinging back the covers and scrambling to check the time.7:30 a.m. Less than thirty minutes to get dressed, grab my things, and somehow catch a bus.I rushed to the bathroom, took the fastest shower of my life and brushed my teeth like my life depended on it. Stepping out, I slipped into a cream-colored, tailor fitted gown. It was cinched at the waist and smooth over my hips, the hem resting just above my knees. I ran a comb through my hair, letting the soft waves fall freely around my face. A quick swipe of makeup, heels on, bag in hand, I dashed toward the door.“No breakfast this morning?” Claire’s voice made me freeze. She was plating a sandwich at the counter.“Nope. I have less than five minutes to get to work.” I said, peck
Scandal with the ruthless billionaire CHAPTER FOUR: FIRST DAY COLLISION
RAELYNN I woke earlier than I wanted, my stomach twisting the second my eyes fluttered open. Today was the day I’d step into Lucio Ashford’s world, fully aware that every step might make me a headline or worse, a punchline. I stared at the ceiling for a long moment, wishing I could vanish back under the warm cocoon of my blankets. But I couldn’t. Bills waited. Mom’s prescriptions waited. And somehow, I was stuck between fear and determination. I dressed slowly, choosing a crisp white blouse tucked into a navy pencil skirt. Not flashy. I didn’t want to look like I was begging for attention. I wanted to look professional, invisible, but capable. I pulled my hair into a neat ponytail and lingered a second too long in the mirror. You can do this, Rae. It’s just a job. But the thought of seeing him again, the man who had turned my life into a headline, made my chest tighten. The city was alive with its usual chaos, but I felt invisible. People hurried past me, coffee in hand, earbuds
Scandal with the ruthless billionaire CHAPTER THREE: COLLISION COURSE
RAELYNN I didn’t stop walking until my legs burned. I didn’t bother looking back. Not once. Not even when the elevator doors closed, not when I passed through the marble lobby of Ashford Companies, not even when I stepped outside and felt the chilly breeze hit my face. I kept walking because I knew if I wasted any more minutes I would break down on the busy road of Downtown LA. By the time I reached the bus station, my hands were trembling so badly I had to shove them deep into the pockets of my jacket just to keep them steady. Around me, people moved with purpose, students waiting to catch their rides, office workers drinking their coffees while scrolling through their phones. The noise of chattering voices and distant announcements filled my ears, but I barely noticed. All I could feel was the emptiness in my stomach, the way my heart hammered like I had so much to say but had forced myself to keep it buried deep within my heart, and the strange, sinking weight that my wo
Scandal with the ruthless billionaire CHAPTER TWO : DAMAGE CONTROL
LUCIO ASHFORD “I need you to stop this news from spreading any further,” I said, keeping my voice steady as I stared at the trending headlines on my tablet. “My team’s tried everything, sir, but the rumors aren’t slowing down,” my PA Cal replied, fingers flying across his tablet. “Any calls from Sophie yet?” I asked, my chest tightening at the thought. “None, sir. But Mr Elliot has been trying to reach you.” “I know,” I said, waving him off. “That’s all for now.” He left quietly, leaving me alone with my thoughts. My phone rang again, probably for the twentieth time today. I swiped to answer. “Come on, bro, you can’t ignore me forever,” Eli’s voice said from the other end. “I can, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing,” I replied, exhaustion weighing on every word. “I can’t blame myself for pushing you that night,” Eli continued, almost too casually. “I mean, you liked her first, I just nudged you along and It’s not like what you and Sophie have is serious,” “
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