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NELSON'S POVFor moments longer, I couldn't overcome the feeling from what I just did. Or should I say what we just did. I stole a glance at Amelia, her face portrayed indifference but from the little moment, I could tell she enjoyed every ounce of what we did. Ever since Amelia got into my house, I haven't felt anything close to what I felt some moments ago. Not even when she was dressed in the most sexy way. I lean farther from her, thoughts ravaging between why I felt so much attracted to her. I felt the urge to say something to Amelia, at least to clear the air but I didn't know what to say. "You know," I started, trying to break the tension, "That moment back there. I let out a warm breath, shaking my head. "We were never supposed to be anything more than a contract..." Amelia cut me short, "What? It's fine," she snapped. Amelia nodded, her gaze still fixed ahead. "I know what you want to say. You never thought you'd see me that way, I didn’t think you’d ever see me that way
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NELSON'S POVI sat at the breakfast table, the aroma of fresh coffee and toast filling the air, but I barely noticed the meal. My fork clinked severally against the plate, pushing the scrambled eggs around in frustration. My mind was elsewhere, consumed by the thought of the property that should have been mine but was not due to my father's weakness. I took a deep breath, trying to shake off the frustration, but it wore on like a dark cloud. I glanced at Amelia, her faint smile a stark contrast to the turmoil inside of me. As I sat there at the table, Amelia's gaze seemed to pierce into my soul. I knew what she felt. It was only last night since we made out and she expected a little bit of calmness than before. "I want to talk to you, Nelson," she said but the words made my ears itch. I fumbled for my phone in my chest pocket and once I found it, I was gone. I had no choice. At least not anymore. The doors of desperation seemed to be closing around me. My father's survival,
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AMELIA'S POVThe sound of approaching footsteps on the stairs jilted me back to the moments. Only then did I realize how much I had wandered into my thoughts. Almost immediately, I heard Nelson's voice. "Where are you going?" his voice thickened with uncertainty as it cuts through the silence of the house. Curiosity settled on me as I heard those words, but not only that, a response that was clouded in a female voice heightened my eagerness."To unpack..." the voice had responded. I was more than ready to dig deep, just enough to know who she was. I mean who could have spoken to Nelson with so much confidence when I could barely look him in the eyes. I pushed the door open, my bare feet clicking against the cold floor. But rather than see a quite younger girl; maybe her niece or cousin. But no! A matured lady was ascending the stairs. She looked fragile and pale, like a glass at the edge of breaking. Her left hand clenched tightly to the bag she was holding, and her shoulders t
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AMELIA'S POVBut as I looked into his eyes, my heart fainted. His gaze moved from me to Rose, he seemed confused. But there was something hidden that he wasn't showing. I turned around quickly, trying to see the expression on Rose's face but I was caught off guard. Rose's eyes had suddenly turned red and her cheeks flooded with tears. Her once courageous expression had suddenly turned sober and pitiful. “What’s going on here?” he demanded again, this time more impatiently, with his voice low and guarded.Before I could say anything, Rose turned to him, her lips curling into a pitiful smile. "Oh Nelson," she began in a soft tone. "Amelia and I were just clearing the air. I mean I was only trying to familiarize myself, but she took it seriously," she said amidst her programmed tears. Clearing the air? My fists clenched at her lies. I opened my mouth to speak, but Nelson’s attention seemed to have drifted entirely to her. His eyes still glued to her empathetically. He stepped close
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ROSE'S POVI hurried my steps up the stairs just as if I needed to be so fast before he changed his mind and sent me out of his house. My steps calculated and my mind reminisced on what had just happened now, I couldn't help but feel vulnerable and used. "But it's worth it," I assured myself, remembering the incident that led me into this act. "After all, everyone deserves a taste of betrayal and heartbreak," I muttered. Gradually, waves of memories came hitting against me like a train on the runway. Bit by bit, cold as ever, the traumatizing pieces came together again and I remembered how I had gotten into this trapping situation. ***FLASHBACK I had never imagined a day like this in my life. Or that my day could ever end like this. One minute, I was dragging myself to the comfort of my home after another exhausting day at work. The next, I couldn't hold back any piece of it as my life came crumbling right before my eyes. Like a bullet hitting its target, the sound hit me first a
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AMELIA'S POV The unrelenting buzz of my phone shook me to reality. I wriggled slowly to the other side of the bed, my eyes were heavy and red from sleeplessness and continuous cry. "Oh my gosh! Another day to face Nelson and Rose," I muttered, forcing myself out of bed. I staggered towards the bathroom, my legs shaky and unstable. Each step reminding me of how much trouble and pains I've endured over the last weeks, especially since Rose's arrival. As I made my way out of the bathroom, my face drenched in water. A loud knock came on the door. My heart skipped a beat, making my breath caught in my throat. "Who is it?" I asked, my voice merely a whisper as I hoped it wasn't Nelson. I wasn't sure I was ready to start dealing with his unpredictability as early as that. It's been two weeks since Rose had mysteriously found her way into Nelson's house, and no doubt, she was gradually finding her way into him. Into his life. Rose's presence has severed whatever I used to think
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AMELIA'S POVThe moment my eyes locked with Rose's, my heart skipped a beat. I slid my phone back into my pocket, but it was too late. She already saw what I was about to do. She smiled dryly, weaving her palms into each other, "I used to think you are smart, Amelia." Her words pierced through the lingering silence, her voice barely audible over my racing heart. "But with this, you proved me wrong." she said scanning the room with a quick glance. Rose's lips curved into a smile, one that didn't reach her eyes. I could see through the mask of deceit on her face even as she pretended. "It's actually not what it looks like but whatever you like, you can choose to believe," she said, closing the folder she was flipping through. She stepped forward, out from behind the desk she had been standing all along, moving towards me in a predatory style. She stepped closer, her eyes wide and glaring with determination. Everything about her was different from the Rose I used to know. And for reas
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I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Rose's grip lessened against my neck until it gradually slipped away. I opened my mouth wide, panting heavily, memories of what had just happened flashed in my mind. Could Rose be so mean?Was she really going to kill me? But then, Rose's voice cut through the air again, jolting me back to reality. Maybe it wasn't over after all. "What are you doing here?" Rose barked again, putting the knife away, but her voice was as firm as it could. Stephanie, kept quiet, her head bowed slightly. The surprise on her face was beyond obvious. "I'm sorry, ma'am," she said, voice cracking. Rose's eyes turned red, she seemed to be losing grip on her emotions. Her voice echoed throughout the house as she yelled. "I'm going to ask you for the last time. What are you doing here?"Stephanie turned suddenly facing me directly, her hands pointed towards my direction. Her lips quivered and her hands trembled as she tried to speak, " The alarm... The emergency alarm s
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The Billionaire's Bargain CHAPTER 80
AMELIA'S POVI should have never come, gathering and crowded places weren’t my thing. The laughter, the endless chatter, the forced social interactions, I never felt comfortable in these spaces. But when my secretary had slipped the invitation onto my desk weeks ago with an expectant smile, I couldn’t refuse. She had worked for me for over three years. She was loyal, dedicated. The least I could do was show up for her big day.Here I was, seated at the far end of a round table, sipping on a drink I barely touched. People danced, chattered, laughed and moved all around, losing themselves in the activities. I checked my watch. 2:30 PM. Still too early to leave.I scanned the room, looking for the right moment to disappear. She was still busy entertaining guests, the couple was glowing with happiness, and no one would notice if I slipped out quietly. But leaving abruptly felt rude, and despite my discomfort, I had given my word that I would be here.‘I was already here,’ I thought, ‘
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ALEX'S POVThe whiskey burned down my throat with speed, but I barely felt it, not even as I swallowed hard. It's been over a week since the doctor broke the devastating news to me. His face was a mask of professionalism as he told me I had two years to live.At first, it didn't register, or maybe it did but I didn't want to believe it. I had shrugged it off, got myself drowned in other stuff, while convincing myself it wasn't real. It wouldn't be.Amelia's soothing words were also comforting. “Medical analyses are not always accurate," she had told me after we left the doctor's office that day.But since then, with each passing day, the weight of those words pressed down on my shoulders, dragging deeper than I had expected.Now, here I was, in a dimly lit bar on the outskirts of town, trying to act as if alcohol could erase the reality clawing at me or the pain which burned in my chest. I gulped another shot, surrendering my body to the effect that accompanied it down my throat. I
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AMELIA'S POV“How do you feel now, Mr Alex?" The doctor immediately asked us to take our seats. His face was masked in professionalism and empathy. Alex's voice was strained as he answered, lacking the usual rigor and liviness it used to possess.“I think I'm better now, doctor." I stole a glance at Alex, making a vivid comparison with his present look and how he looked while he spoke to me earlier in my office. He was now a shadow of himself. I had thought it was going to be something fatal when we had rushed him into the hospital earlier. His eyes were totally shut, his hands pale and his breath had started to decline. All thanks to the quick intervention from the doctor, it might have been a different case.“You should take your drugs as prescribed and regularly." He slid his hands into his drawer and brought out an envelope.He stared at Alex, then he shifted it to meet my gaze. I've been to hospitals enough times to decipher that doctors only wear such looks when they are ab
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AMELIA'S POV“Have you forgotten that I'm your personal assistant? You should inform me about things like that?" Alex declared, raising his voice.Annoying was an understatement in qualifying how he looked right now. What did he think of himself? Not even the fact that staff and workers were probably hearing him made him drop his voice a bit.I kept quiet, my eyes fixed on the document on my desk, but my mind was not focused on it. My mind was distorted, disorganized, weaving back to the past, considering how I could have done it better.I shouldn't have included Alex in the affairs of my life? I should have avoided him at all costs. But it was difficult, I didn't have any choice at that time.“Look, Amelia. You would have to fire that lady, I do not consent to you employing her. She looks suspicious, don't you see?" He said again, the tempo of his voice increasing. His right hand in his pocket and his left hand demonstrated as he spoke.I was trying so hard, giving it my best, fighti
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AMELIA'S POVIt's been a crazy day full of several activities. First it started with waking up late, then the applicant with the accent.A fast replay of everything flashed in my mind. The way she looked both amazing and subtly mischievous continued to amaze me.Then the meeting with the board members. The meeting was a stark contrast to my expectation. The board members showed their displeasure in my partnership with another company. At first I thought it was because they were not involved, but with time, I realized they were more concerned about the economic situation of the company.“I think it's not such a good idea to have partnered with another company at this moment,” one of them had objected.While I was trying to address the opinion, someone's voice broke out again."With due respect, Ms. CEO, it's not so pleasant to think that the company is offering to take charge of 65% of another company's financial costs.”For minutes, the hall was an abode for arguments, everyone thro
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ISABELLA'S POVI slid my hand into my pocket, fumbling for my phone. I couldn't believe I could get so mad the way I did some moments ago. I wished I saw through the trick in Carmella's words and didn't say so much to her.“I'm sorry, Carmmy," I said, reaching for her hand and giving her a friendly pat. She was my kid sister after all, she deserved baby treatment.“It's okay. We owe this to mom, right? We should give it our best."I nodded, putting a call to Grey."Come right away,” I snapped."I think we should talk to Sandro now,” I turned to Carmella after I had ended the call with Grey. She tilted her head slightly, gazing upwards as if she was considering what I said.“That's a good one. I'm just skeptical about Sandro for some odd reasons," she answered. "We should be careful with every action we take, no gambling should be done. Sandro could be bought over easily,” she concluded.“You have a point." The room was filled with silence afterwards. The weight of what she said res
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CARMELLA'S POV“Tell me, baby, how did it go?" Isabella wouldn't let me sit before bombarding me with questions. I ignored her, slumping into the most available space on the sofa. My arms grabbed my heels, and with alarming swiftness, I threw them off my feet.A choking discomfort at the sides of my stomach reminded me that my shirt was still tucked in. I let out a soft whisper, rested my head on the sofa, mouth opened wide in exhaustion as I pulled out the shirt." Not even a welcome. You don't want to go back to high school to learn etiquettes, right?” I glared at Isabella, who stood over me. She looked obviously not concerned about the discomfort I was battling, she just wanted answers.“Well, well. I apologize. I was just… I was overwhelmed by the eagerness to know the outcome," she said, looking sober now.She disappeared for a few minutes, then she returned with a bottle of half consumed wine and a glass.“Here, have this," she said. “This should calm your nerves."It didn't
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AMELIA'S POV The door pushed open before I could even ask whoever it was to come in. I straightened my body as much as I could. A silent painful moan escaped my lips as I struggled to balance my breath and my fluctuating chest. My eyeballs rolled from one end to the other when I saw Mitchelle come in.“Yeah?...” I said as my secretary came in, looking calm as always, exuding a smile that contrasted with my raging heart. I nearly forced a smile to hide my emotions.“I'm sorry ma,” she said noticing my unstable condition, her fingers knitted into one another, “wanted to remind you of the meeting scheduled with the board members.”Yeah. The meeting.I wasn't surprised that I had totally forgotten about the meeting which was supposed to hold a few hours away, a lot had been on my mind lately. Ever since Nelson officially agreed and signed the partnership proposal, I hadn't informed any of my board members.Although I was the CEO and I could carry out certain actions without their invol
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AMELIA'S POVThe following morning, my alarm rang three consecutive times before I finally woke up. The previous day had undoubtedly being a toxic one with a touch of amazing experiences, but Daisy's intelligent act had made the difference.I sprang to my feet after the third ring of the alarm. Daisy was already being dressed for school. It was going to be a long day and I needed to prepare well for it. I hurried through my bath, my body seemed to smoothen as the cold water cascaded down my skin, washing away my worries in a temporary manner.Soon I was done, I hurried through my coffee- a daily routine I never dared to miss no matter how hasty I was.“Thank you for taking care of me last night,” I said to Daisy as I wrapped her in a warm embrace, squatting to match her height. “Remember to be a good girl at school. Mommy loves you.”“I love you too…Miss CEO,” she shouted after me.Such a naughty baby girl, I thought.The ride to the office was smooth as I pictured the events of the
