The Billionaire Desires

Harper“Watch where you’re going!” I yelled at him as he bumped into me. Dressed in form-fitting black training pants that suited his muscular frame, he exuded confidence and focus as he spoke on the phone. Ignoring my presence, he arrogantly raised a finger to silence me, as if I were an interruption. “You ran into me, raised your finger to hush me, and now you don’t even have the decency to apologize?” I said angrily. “But you were standing in my way,” he replied, dripping with arrogance and contempt. His tone was hostile as if I had done something wrong. “I understand that everyone needs rest during their workout, but placing yourself between the equipment is inconvenient for others who are trying to use it. It's best to find a designated area for resting instead of telling me to apologize for what is your fault,” he ranted before walking away to continue his conversation.I was livid at this point. Without thinking, I swiftly pulled him back by his clothing, forcing him to face m

After Josh apologized, we managed to find common ground and maintained a polite relationship.As Amelia and I walked into the office building, Sophia unexpectedly approached us, directing her attention toward me. Her expression turned sour as she scrutinized my attire. "Is it because you’re meeting with our boss that you’re dressed like this?" she asked with a sneer.Amelia immediately came to my defense. "Does Harper intimidate you?"Not letting Sophia's comment get to me, I gave them both a determined look and parted ways, heading toward Josh’s office.Upon entering, I greeted him, "Good morning, sir."With a smile on his face, he responded, "Good morning, Ms. Cole."His friendly gesture made me feel more comfortable, easing any anxiety I might have had. "Sit down," he offered."Thank you, sir," I replied, taking a seat.Josh looked at me and said, "I want you to interview some interns.""I believe Human Resources can handle that," I replied. "They are good at interviewing and have e

JoshTo unwind from the week's stress, I head to a bar, relaxing with a bottle of wine and swaying my head to the song blasting from the speaker. Looking around the room, I notice a familiar figure with her back turned toward me. I move closer and realize it's Chloe.My heart races, leaving me breathless and unsure of how to react. "Hi, Josh. Good to see you. It's been a while," she says, pulling me into a hug. I am surprised to see her in town; she has been away for a long time. "When did you come to town?" I ask."Last week," she replies, smiling from ear to ear. It's obvious she is happy to see me, but I don't think the feeling is mutual. Chloe is like a leech; she doesn't take no for an answer, despite my telling her time and time again that I feel nothing for her. Lost in thought, I suddenly feel her lips smash against mine.The touch of her lips ignites a mix of familiarity and undeniable chemistry between us. I can't resist; I kiss her back, moaning as the world around us fades

HarperThe scene I walked into kept playing in my head. I noticed Josh quickly pulling away from the lady he was sharing a passionate kiss with. The lady, stunningly beautiful with a model-like appearance, snaps at me for barging in without knocking. I stand completely still, averting my gaze, and stutter an apology to both of them. Josh's eyebrows furrow, and his expression hardens. His voice turns sharp as he asks why I didn't send mail as usual. I apologize and hurriedly exit the office. How was I to know he was having a private moment? Is this the jerk my father expects me to spend the rest of my life with?I meet Amelia afterward. "Are you okay?" she asks, concerned. "I'm fine," I say, feeling overwhelmed. I return home with a heavy heart. I can't explain the reason. Thoughts swirl in my mind as I start packing my belongings to leave for my aunt's place. I've been avoiding Josh since the incident in his office.Unexpectedly, Amelia comes to my house and sees my packed bag. "Where

HarperAn incoming call displays Nolan's name on the screen, and my heart races. Kate notices my reaction and urges me to answer, insisting we put it on speaker. "Go on, Harper. Let's hear what he has to say."I take a deep breath, my mind racing with thoughts of the previous night. Part of me wants to hear Nolan's voice again, while another part is nervous about where this conversation might lead. With trembling fingers, I answer the phone and press the speaker button. Nolan's voice fills the room."Harper, how are you?""Not bad.""Guess you're home?""Yes, I'm home. Thanks for checking up on me," I respond, my voice a bit shaky."I can't stop thinking about you all morning," Nolan admits, sending a flush to my cheeks. I exchange a nervous glance with Kate, trying to process his words."Um, hi Nolan," I manage to say. "Last night was... unexpected.""I know, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did."I hesitate, unsure of how much to reveal or what I even want from this conversatio