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CHAPTER 87

Penulis: Sam Write
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CHAPTER 87

AMELIA'S POV

“So what's about the investment and why did you have to barge into my office?" I asked after eternity had passed and long silence stretched between us.

Even as I stood there, staring at Nelson, I couldn't stop thinking about Alex either. I couldn't put myself away from thinking about how he had felt, what he must have gone through, and the pain of not listening to him when it mattered.

I wished he stayed a moment longer and we would say a better goodbye. But what would have happened? We might have ended up in a compromising position by now if Nelson hadn't entered.

“Nothing is wrong with the investment. But I need to see you, don't you think it's high time we talked, Amelia?"

There we go again?

"We shouldn't have anything to talk about if it's not business,” I retorted, folding my arms across my chest. "Don't you understand?”

"It's impossible! That's impossible, Amelia? You're having my child with you and you expect that we won't talk about it?” The tempo of h
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  • The Billionaire's Bargain    CHAPTER 87

    CHAPTER 87AMELIA'S POV“So what's about the investment and why did you have to barge into my office?" I asked after eternity had passed and long silence stretched between us.Even as I stood there, staring at Nelson, I couldn't stop thinking about Alex either. I couldn't put myself away from thinking about how he had felt, what he must have gone through, and the pain of not listening to him when it mattered.I wished he stayed a moment longer and we would say a better goodbye. But what would have happened? We might have ended up in a compromising position by now if Nelson hadn't entered.“Nothing is wrong with the investment. But I need to see you, don't you think it's high time we talked, Amelia?"There we go again?"We shouldn't have anything to talk about if it's not business,” I retorted, folding my arms across my chest. "Don't you understand?”"It's impossible! That's impossible, Amelia? You're having my child with you and you expect that we won't talk about it?” The tempo of h

  • The Billionaire's Bargain    CHAPTER 86

    AMELIA'S POV Alex, wait!" I said again as I approached him.The words were out before I could stop them. My pulse hammered in my throat as I pushed away from my desk, my heels clicking against the floor to announce that I was approaching him. I had no idea what I was doing, it was almost impossible to wrap my head around whatever I was doing at the moment, yet, I couldn’t let him leave.He hesitated, his back still turned to me, his shoulders tense, and his hand still gripped the door knob. For a moment, I thought he would go away and ignore me, but he didn't. Instead, he turned slowly.His eyes met mine, but they were filled with urgency and anticipation. My stomach churned as my eyes got entrapped in his gaze.“What is it, Amelia?” His voice was quiet, but there was something beneath the calmness. Or maybe because it was unusual of him to be so quiet?I swallowed hard, answers refusing to form in my mouth.I stood just a breath away now, close enough to see the faint lines on his

  • The Billionaire's Bargain    CHAPTER 85

    AMELIA'S POVI stared at the man standing before me, my mind charged with mixed emotions. My fingers tightened around the edge of my desk. The air felt suffocating, thick with unspoken words. Alex looked pitiful, yet the sting of his previous act was fresh in my mind. The pain from his recent action cut deep into my soul.“Thanks for… the other day, Amelia,” he began, heaving a sigh.“It's okay," I answered.There was an uncomfortable silence after that, as if one person was waiting for the other to speak first."We need to talk,” his voice was laced in calmness, a sober tone quite different from the ones I've heard from him in recent times."Can't it wait?” I wasn't convinced that Alex wasn't into his usual way of starting something annoying."It's important, Amelia. It has to do with everything that has happened in the past.” He stayed glued to the spot, his eyes pleading for the audience. “Just give me this little time to explain everything that you've never allowed me to explain.

  • The Billionaire's Bargain    CHAPTER 85

    AMELIA'S POVI stared at the man standing before me, my mind charged with mixed emotions. My fingers tightened around the edge of my desk. The air felt suffocating, thick with unspoken words. Alex looked pitiful, yet the sting of his previous act was fresh in my mind. The pain from his recent action cut deep into my soul.“Thanks for… the other day, Amelia,” he began, heaving a sigh.“It's okay," I answered.There was an uncomfortable silence after that, as if one person was waiting for the other to speak first."We need to talk,” his voice was laced in calmness, a sober tone quite different from the ones I've heard from him in recent times."Can't it wait?” I wasn't convinced that Alex wasn't into his usual way of starting something annoying."It's important, Amelia. It has to do with everything that has happened in the past.” He stayed glued to the spot, his eyes pleading for the audience. “Just give me this little time to explain everything that you've never allowed me to explain.

  • The Billionaire's Bargain    CHAPTER 84

    CARMELLA'S POVMy heart raced with trepidation as she came closer to me, but I remained firm, telling every part of my body to cooperate with me.“I don't understand what you're driving at, Ms Amelia," I said, my voice barely above a whisper, but I made it as firm as I could.“Nothing to arouse concern," she answered, “I mean I know what you're up to."My heart raced faster, breath caught in my throat, but I remained quiet.“I mean I've known since the very first time you came that you are an intelligent lady.”Her eyes rested on me as the words escaped her lips, and that heightened my confusion. The look of indifference and suspicion which etched on her face earlier had suddenly vanished, giving way to something similar to admiration and praise.“Ever since you came the first time,” she continued, "I've seen and admired your level of intelligence and all I was trying to say is that I knew your plan and I believe it would be a good one.”My raging heart seemed to pacify a bit, reli

  • The Billionaire's Bargain    CHAPTER 83

    ISABELLA'S POV“What's the development? Anything positive?” I shot at Damien. His one hand gripped the edge of the wine glass while the other fumbled across his phone.He didn't look up, he just answered in a strained calculated voice. “I think we're getting somewhere. It's a matter of time.”“Yeah sure. Are you able to know anything about her? Grey has gotten her address and a few details, but no Intel information yet,” Carmella, who sat just some inches away from me shot in.Damien was not interested. Or to say, he was not fully interested, if not because I technically brought in mother's death, he certainly wouldn't agree to help. He was so mad at me and I understood his emotions. I would play guilty and sober until he had done what I wanted.“Like I said, it's a matter of time. This is a process that can not be rushed, else the whole thing would get messed up,” he paused, taking a long sil from the drink in his hand. “We risk being on the losing end of everything if we do not car

  • The Billionaire's Bargain    CHAPTER 82

    AMELIA'S POV “If you're truly a man, come back here and tell me the name of the child you have with me.” I said to Nelson, emotions swirling within me. My body shook with a mix of anger and embarrassment.He had felt helpless earlier. I had seen the look of defeat and frustration on his face. For minutes, a long silence had stretched between us and I knew what it meant, he was searching his mind for the right word to say.And I felt excited, at least, I made him feel bad. He saw with another man, and I made him feel what he made feel when he chose Rose over me.This was the beginning for you. I muttered in my mind. The man, the stranger coughed and that brought me back to the moment.How dare he say he had a child with me? A child he clearly told me to get rid of? A child he had told me meant nothing to him as well as me?“You should better watch your tongue now Nelson before I lose my temper and say things that could put you in trouble,” I barked, but he had backed off, his steps

  • The Billionaire's Bargain    CHAPTER 81

    NELSON'S POVI wasn’t in the mood for this wedding. I wasn't in the mood for anything lately. From the moment I arrived, something felt off. The music, the chatter, the forced smiles. I went through the motions, but none of it reached me. I was the best man, standing next to Jason, the very man who had once told me that women weren’t priorities. That they were extra luggage in life.But now? Here he was, pledging his life to one.I smiled, given my speech, even toasted to their love. But deep down, I had felt nothing but emptiness. A dull, lingering void that refused to go away.Until my eyes landed on her.Amelia.And instantly, that emptiness turned into a raging storm.She had been sitting alone earlier, distant, detached, just as I remembered her. She had always liked keeping a part of herself hidden from the world. But then, from nowhere, a man appeared. At first, I convinced myself it was nothing. Just a conversation, since she was polite to everyone. But then she smiled. N

  • 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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