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The Billionaire’s Temptation 23. Unveiled desires
Logan"No.""What do you mean no? Isn't that what you came here to tell me?" She replied, shrugging her shoulders. If you ask me why I came to her clinic, I wouldn't be able to answer because I don't know either. I don't even know how we'll tackle the problem."This is not the right time to tell them. I'm currently working on a big project, and I don't want it to affect my work. If not-""Your reputation will be tarnished," she cut me off. Something flashed in her eyes—disappointment. And that somehow didn't sit well with me. I don't know why seeing her sad clenched my heart. I know it's my responsibility to take care of her as the father of the unborn baby, but at the same time, I felt the need to put a smile on her face.Don't get me wrong, I don't like her—or harbor any feelings towards her. Maybe I'd call it pity. She has to go through the stages of pregnancy with a total stranger whom she knows nothing about. I didn't say anything and turned my focus back to the road, driving awa
The Billionaire’s Temptation 24. In his form
OliviaI don't know what came over me in that moment of our close proximity. My hand instinctively moved towards his bare chest, and I placed my palms against his skin. An electric shock surged through my body, sending tingles down my legs. The desire to have his lips on mine intensified, growing more powerful by the second. Logan's grip around my waist remained firm as his intense gaze locked with mine. I closed my eyes, anticipating the touch of his lips to satisfy the unexpected craving that consumed me."Why don't you go back to your room now?" His words brushed against my earlobe, snapping me out of my reverie. A smug smile danced upon his lips. I hadn't seen that coming. He was well aware of the effect he had on me, evident from the expression on my face. He noticed how I closed my eyes. I opened my mouth to speak, but the words got caught in my throat. Logan spoke again, his voice dripping with mischief. "But I can give you the privilege of undressing me with your eyes if you w
The Billionaire’s Temptation 25. Barrier
LoganI had made up my mind. I needed to stay away from Olivia. Being close to her could lead us both into trouble. Just yesterday, I struggled not to kiss her. Her tempting lips had stirred a strong desire within me, and I had to exert self-control to resist. If not, I would have kissed her right then and there. But despite my intentions, I couldn't stop thinking about her. My mind was supposed to be focused on work, but Olivia occupied half of my thoughts. Why was she occupying so much space in my mind? She was here solely for the sake of the baby, nothing more."Nothing more" I muttered aloud, reassuring myself. I redirected my attention to the task at hand. Liam had sent over the missing report, and I delved into it. As I was engrossed in the documents, my mobile phone interrupted with a ringing tone. My heart skipped a beat upon seeing Olivia's name on the screen. I contemplated ignoring the call, but a part of me longed to hear her voice. After a brief internal struggle, I pres
The Billionaire’s Temptation 26. Jealousy incarnate
Olivia After what happened between Logan and I last night during our conversation, I decided to just go with the flow. Yeah, I know I’m still struggling with my insecurities, but I'll try not to push him to do something he doesn’t want to. He already said it himself that he feels like I'm forcing him. So, I’ll focus on myself instead of trying to create something between us. As usual, I woke up, took a shower, got dressed, and got ready to start a new day.The reason I called Logan was to ask if he could come with me to the hospital. The doctor wants to see my husband or fiancé, as she put it. I don’t know what she wants to talk to him about, but I’ll come up with something. The dining table was filled with the family members as always. I quietly took my seat, stealing a brief glance at Logan. The look we exchanged held unspoken words. I tried my best to concentrate on the breakfast in front of me. At least, the silence at the dining area was somewhat helpful. It felt like a funeral
The Billionaire’s Temptation 27. Denial
Logan My heart was still reeling from the aftermath of the almost-shared kiss with Olivia. If my phone hadn't interrupted us, I would have messed up. I didn't even know why I followed her in the first place. I didn't expect to see her at the restaurant. Yes, I know the place is near her clinic, but the chances of meeting her were slim. Why was I so worried about what she thought when she saw me with Julia? Julia is just a business partner that I had to meet on behalf of my client. There was nothing more to it. Why was I overthinking Olivia's perspective then? My fingers ran through my hair, ruffling them. "Logan, pull yourself together.""How can a businessman own a phone and not pick up his calls!" Brian's loud voice resonated through the office as he kicked the door open.I glanced at my phone. I hadn't even noticed the incoming call. "Sorry, I didn't hear it ringing," I said, withdrawing my hand from my hair and letting out a light sigh."Looks like your brain is currently in chao
The Billionaire’s Temptation 28. Family obligation
OliviaLogan's question did take me by surprise. I hadn't expected him to ask me about Liam. I mean, it's not like Liam and I are all friends or something. I was checking the library for a new collection to read when he came in and shared his sentiments about the genre of book he preferred to read. Liam and I have never spoken more than two sentences. But surprisingly, he was all in the mood and wanted to demonstrate how a character in a book he was currently reading handled a plant in his garden. I didn't want to brush him off and tell him he didn't have to go to that extra mile.I didn't know that small conversation with Liam would strike Logan a bit—or should I say, stress him out? That somehow settled well with me. The reflection from the curtain blinders reminded me of the day I was going to look forward to. An appointment with my doctor, taking care of the clinic alone. Larisa had called in last night that she had an emergency trip from her college. So she won't be able to show
The Billionaire’s Temptation 29. Quinn speech
Olivia "Are you Mr. Wilfred?" I asked, rushing towards an elderly man at the entrance of the school gate. The man's features excluded he was an athlete. The outfit he was wearing indicated that he had one or two skills."You are Olivia, right?" He asked, glancing at his phone. I nodded my head, trying to steady my breathing. We had managed to arrive at the school within the said minutes. However, we were yet to accomplish our task. We needed to find Quinn before her speech started."Please follow me," the man said, sparing Logan and me a quick glance. We followed suit. I would've taken my time to check around the school premises, but we were currently on a mission. A school tour or any other activities could wait."Take a deep breath, at least," Logan muffled out behind me. His tall frame was overshadowing mine. Hands stuffed inside his pockets, he didn't seem distressed at all, unlike me. One would think I was Quinn's aunt, not him."I'm breathing, you know. The one who needs to sho
The Billionaire’s Temptation 30. She loves cake
Logan I took a sip of the almost cold coffee as I stole glances at Olivia through my eyelashes. I failed to understand why she was so invested in Quinn's speech. She made me stand on stage and take a picture with other kids' parents. Like I didn't see that coming. I thought we'd just sit and watch everything unfold within a short hour or so, but the way Olivia went the extra mile really touched me somewhere that wasn't supposed to.It is rare for the Nero family to get entangled with such things. I can't recall the time my father attended any of our school events. We always do things alone, unless it involves something that will benefit him, then he would assign someone to tag along—his secretary, for that matter. Seeing Quinn standing on stage ignited a past memory inside me, but that will be a discussion or rather a distraction for another day. I don't want my anxiety to start kicking in."Why don't you hang the photo frame in your clinic then?" I said, dropping the cup and intertw
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