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Chapter 22: Fragile peace
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2026-08-07 21:35:58
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The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 54: Safe place
Aiden was halfway toward the stairs when Lucas caught up with him. "You're avoiding me."Aiden glanced over his shoulder. "I'm tired.""That's not an answer."Aiden sighed. "Lucas…I'm serious."Lucas followed him into the study and closed the door behind them.Aiden turned. "What?"Lucas leaned against the desk, studying him for a moment. "I've been meaning to ask you something.""That usually means trouble.""It might."Aiden folded his arms.Lucas smiled. "You know Isabella isn't the woman you're always texting during meetings, right?"Aiden's expression changed. "What are you talking about?"Lucas laughed. "Please. I've sat beside you in enough meetings to know when you're pretending to listen."Aiden frowned. "I'm always listening.""Really?"Lucas raised an eyebrow. "Then explain why you once spent an entire presentation staring at your phone under the table.""I had something important to handle.""Of course." Lucas grinned. "And somehow, that 'important matter' always seems to
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 53: Gentle lies
By early evening, after everyone had returned from their various pursuits, Scott Mansion buzzed with a warm, inviting energy. The tantalising scent of rosemary, roasted vegetables, baked bread, and fragrant herbs wafted invitingly from the busy kitchen through the hallways. Maria and the other housemaids had spent most of the afternoon meticulously preparing a sumptuous, elaborate dinner at Richard's eager request, turning the evening into a celebration of home and hospitality.Richard had insisted that everyone eat together."No phones. No work discussions. Just dinner," he had declared earlier.Lucas had laughed when he'd heard the rule.“Then what exactly am I supposed to talk about?"Richard had looked at him over his shoulder."You've known this family long enough to know how to entertain us without discussing work."Lucas grinned. "I'll do my best."It was a familiar dynamic.Lucas decided to stay at the Scott mansion today, because he had an early engagement in the morning. Luc
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 52: Borrowed time
The morning at Scott Corporation passed with unusual efficiency. By noon, Aiden had concluded two board meetings, approved several pending contracts, and delegated the remaining tasks to his senior executives. For once, his schedule was lighter than usual.His assistant looked up in surprise when she saw him slip his laptop into its case and reach for his suit jacket."Sir... are you leaving?""For the afternoon."She blinked. "The afternoon?""Yes."There was genuine disbelief on her face. "You've never cancelled an afternoon schedule before."Aiden buttoned his jacket and offered a faint smile."There's a first time for everything."Without another explanation, he left the office.Less than thirty minutes later, his black Porsche rolled through the gates of Scott Mansion.Outside, the afternoon sun bathed the gardens in warm golden light. Beneath the gazebo, Evie sat surrounded by open textbooks and neatly arranged notebooks. A pen rested between her fingers as she frowned thoughtf
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 51: Learning the road
Another day arrived beneath clear blue skies and a gentle breeze, making it the perfect afternoon for another driving lesson.Unlike the previous week, Evie walked toward the SUV with confidence instead of uncertainty. She slid into the driver's seat, adjusted the mirrors without being reminded, fastened her seatbelt, checked the gear, and rested both hands on the steering wheel before looking proudly at Aiden."I remembered everything."Settling into the passenger seat, Aiden smiled approvingly. "I noticed. Looks like someone has been studying."Evie tried to hide her grin. "I may have watched a few driving videos.""A few?""...More than a few."Aiden chuckled, shaking his head. "I should've guessed."Evie started the engine, and the SUV rolled forward with surprising ease. There was no nervous stalling, no sudden jerks, and no panicked expression on her face. The difference from her first lesson was impossible to miss.She guided the vehicle steadily along the quiet practice road,
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 50: Living in the moment
The silver SUV rolled steadily along the practice road, its speed barely faster than a bicycle.Evie sat a little straighter than before, both hands firmly gripping the steering wheel. The nervousness that had shadowed her earlier was slowly giving way to confidence."I think I'm finally getting the hang of this," she said, unable to hide the excitement in her voice."You are," Aiden replied, watching both the road and her technique. "You're holding the wheel much more naturally now."She smiled proudly. "Maybe I'm a fast learner after all.""I've never doubted it."His words filled her with just enough confidence to relax her shoulders.The SUV glided around a gentle bend."Good," Aiden said. "Now keep your eyes farther ahead instead of directly in front of the bonnet.""Like this?""Exactly."She adjusted her gaze."There you go."A comfortable silence settled between them.Only the soft hum of the engine and the rustling trees accompanied the lesson.Then...A bird suddenly swooped
The billionaire I wasn't supposed to love Chapter 49: Behind the wheel
Saturday afternoons had quietly become something Aiden looked forward to.No board meetings. No shareholders demanding updates. No endless stream of emails waiting for his attention. N9 assistant blowing up his phone with calls and messages.Just a few precious hours he could spend with Evie.The morning had passed quickly. After finishing a video conference earlier than expected, Aiden glanced at the reminder he had set on his phone weeks ago: Teach Evie how to drive.A small smile crossed his face.He had promised her months ago.Life, however, had kept getting in the way. Business. Secrets. Heartbreak. Reconciliation.Every time they tried to make plans, something happened. Not today.He picked up his car keys and headed downstairs.Outside, Evie was sitting beneath the large old tree near the garden, a novel resting on her lap. Every so often she turned a page, though the gentle breeze seemed more successful at distracting her than the story itself.She looked up when she heard fo
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