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Chapter 29 – The Art of Anticipation
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The billionaire who couldn't steal my heart Chapter 29 – The Art of Anticipation
Sofia’s POVLeaving Annabelle with Ronan doesn’t sit well with me, but she insisted she’d be fine and I’ve learned to respect my friend’s choices, even when my gut disagrees.Still, I can’t dwell on that now. Marcus is coming over tonight.And I intend to make sure he remembers this night for a very long time at least to get his mind off Victoria’s issues. I flag a taxi down and glance at my reflection in its window as it slows to a stop beside me lips glossed, cheeks warm, heart racing. “Rack Shack,” I tell the driver, unable to hide my grin.He nods and drives, while I sit back, imagining Marcus’s reaction when he sees me. My stomach flips with excitement, a giddy warmth crawling up my neck.By the time the cab stops, my pulse is hammering. I pay quickly and rush inside, the bell above the door chiming my arrival.“Welcome, ma’am,” the store assistant greets, her smile polite but sharp-eyed, like she already knows why I’m here.“Hi,” I say, returning her smile. “Please show me the
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Ronan’s POVThe cold air hits my face the moment I step out of the boardroom.It feels like the whole world just stopped spinning. Every employee I pass looks away quickly, pretending to be busy, whispering behind their hands. Traitors. Suspended.That word echoes through my skull like a gunshot.Marcus follows me down the hall, his voice low. “Ronan, wait !”I don’t. I keep walking until we reach my office, he slams the door shut behind us, and I lean against it, breathing hard. My hands are shaking, my chest tight with rage and disbelief.“I told you,” Marcus says, pacing the room. “I’m sure Victoria has been planning this for weeks. I tried warning you but you wouldn’t listen!”I run my hand through my hair, frustrated. “She forged my signature, Marcus! How the hell did she even get access to my biometrics? Those files were locked with my fingerprints!”Marcus stops pacing and looks at me grimly. “You underestimate and trust your mother too much. She’s been in this company long be
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Ronan’s POVThe door swings open before I knock again. Standing there is Sofia, Annabelle’s ever-feisty friend. Her expression twisted in disgust like she’s staring at something she wants to throw out. Her arms are folded tightly across her chest, her foot tapping impatiently.Perfect. Exactly the kind of welcome I expected.“What are you doing here, you annoying pest?” she spits before I can even open my mouth.“Good morning to you too, Sofie,” I reply with a forced smile, trying to keep my temper in check.Her nostrils flare. “It’s Sofia, you imbecile!”God, she’s insufferable. But I can’t blame her entirely — not after the chaos my mother unleashed. I run a hand through my hair, trying to appear calm even though inside I’m boiling. Between the press releases, the inheritance scandal, and Annabelle refusing to see me or take my calls, I’ve barely slept in days.“Sofia, please,” I say through gritted teeth, “I’m not here for problems neither am I here to fight. I just need to talk t
The billionaire who couldn't steal my heart CHAPTER 26: UNEXPECTED VISITOR
SOFIA’S POVI’ve been giddy all morning, which is ridiculous considering how much chaos I am in right now. I should’ve been angry. I should’ve been terrified. But I’m not and I can’t get Marcus’s promise off my head. His words have been replaying non stop. his voice low, certain, sinful and my chest has been fluttering. I floated down the street, smiling at nothing, ignoring the way people stared.Oh, I knew exactly why they were staring. The trending photo of Marcus and me is still spreading. The handwriting of that vicious snake Victoria, very visible. That woman’s hobby was ruining lives and she’d picked the wrong day to try mine.“Let them talk,” I muttered to myself, clutching my purse tighter. “At least I look good in that photo.”Still, I know I need to see Annabelle. If anyone deserved an explanation, it was her. She’d been through hell thanks to Victoria’s venom, and I wasn’t about to add betrayal to it. Maybe flowers and chocolate would help soften the blow. Who could s
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Marcus PovMy head has been pounding since last night a sharp, steady beat behind my temples that refuses to let up. I’ve taken two painkillers already, but even they can’t dull the ache that last night’s madness left behind.My visit to Sofia’s place was supposed to be relaxing. Romantic, even. I had plans wine, laughter, her curls tangled in my hands while I ran into her from behind but instead, I spent the whole night trying to pacify her rage ball of emotions because of that damn feud between Annabelle and Victoria.Victoria… that woman never knows when to stop.She keeps going lower, dragging everyone through her twisted need for control. I should have expected it. Still, it doesn’t make the bitterness in my throat any easier to swallow.This past week has been hell.Four punctured tires. A drained fuel tank. Subtle threats in the mail. And all of it screams Walsh.I know his kind of games. Quiet destruction, always hiding behind “accidents” and “coincidences.” But I’ve been too
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Annabelle PovI’m losing it…”Since I lost my job, everything has been spiraling. The few bills on my counter have multiplied like weeds. My fridge hums softly, its contents dwindling. Three bottles of water, an apple, and a jar of peanut butter that’s long past its prime. Survival is now a daily calculation.“I need to get another job,” I tell myself, forcing the words out as if saying them will make it happen.Dragging myself into the shower, I let the lukewarm water run over me until the heaviness in my chest eases just a little. Then I pull on a pair of faded jeans and an oversized sweater. It’s not much, but it’s enough to make me look like I’m still trying.As I grab my bag and step out of the apartment, determination flickers faintly inside me until the second I push open the main door of the building.Flash.Flash.Flash.Cameras. Microphones. Voices overlapping in a storm of questions that slice through the morning air.“Oh, for God’s sake,” I groan, shielding my face with m
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