All Chapters of My Annoying Roommate: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

After breakfast, I took a cab straight to Katy’s apartment.I owed her this. A real conversation. Not one fueled by alcohol, frustration, and half-truths.Standing outside her door, I took a breath before knocking.Seconds passed. Then the door opened.Katy stood there in one of my shirts, her blonde hair still messy from sleep. Her blue eyes were clearer than last night, though traces of exhaustion lingered beneath them.She didn’t say anything at first. Just looked at me.Then she sighed. "You came back."I stepped inside, closing the door behind me. "We need to talk."She crossed her arms, leaning against the counter. "Now you want to talk?"I exhaled, rubbing the back of my neck. "I shouldn’t have left like that. I’m sorry."Katy studied me, her expression unreadable. "You always leave, Richard."I swallowed. "That’s not—""Yes, it is," she interrupted. "Every time we get too close, every time I ask for more, you pull away. Tell me, Richard, why is that?"I looked away. "Katy…""D

I woke with an almost palpable excitement, the kind that only came before a carefully calculated strike. Today was the day I’d plant the seed of doubt. Weeks of preparation had led me here—every document in order, every detail meticulously arranged. This meeting would be the one that weakened Cain's position, the one where I’d show everyone that the puppet master behind him wasn’t the right person either. This was the moment I’d strike, the final blow that would leave no room for recovery.I dressed with purpose, every inch of my suit tailored just enough to remind everyone that I wasn’t some rival to be dismissed. I didn’t just want power—I wanted to crush Cain’s confidence. I wanted him questioning every step he’d taken, wondering if his time at the helm was about to end.The drive to Tyto Corp was filled with excitement, a thrill that simmered beneath the surface. I could almost taste the tension in the air. The shareholders were watching, the board members nervous. They knew somet

I pressed my fingers against my temple, staring at the reports on my desk. The numbers swam in front of me—project delays, shareholder disputes, Maximillian’s latest maneuver. No matter how many angles I considered, I kept running into the same question.How do I approach Maximillian without making it obvious?Ren’s voice echoed in my head. "Make him think you’re interested. Give him a reason to come to you."I scowled at the thought. The idea of playing games like that felt… beneath me. And yet, a man like Maximillian Duval thrived in power struggles. If I went to him directly, I’d be at a disadvantage. I needed a different approach—one where I stayed in control.But how?Sighing, I pushed away from my desk, heading to the living room in search of coffee. That’s when I noticed a stack of papers left on the desk near the window. Richard’s writing.He must have been working on it last night and forgotten to put it away.I hesitated for a moment before picking it up. Richard rarely let

I tossed my keys onto the counter and sank onto the couch, my mind still turning over what had just happened. Fairbook. Of all places, Haze was heading to my hometown—and she hadn’t even known I was from there.I should’ve expected that. She was sharp when it came to her job, but details about people? Sometimes, those slipped right past her. Still, the thought of her in Fairbook, in my home, was… strange. And, if I was being honest, a little amusing.I pulled out my phone and dialed home. It barely rang once before an excited voice picked up.“RICHARD!”I winced, pulling the phone away from my ear. “Jesus, Emily, volume.”“**You finally decided to call, huh? What’s the occasion? You miss me? Of course, you do—”“Emily.” I cut her off before she could launch into one of her usual monologues. “I’m coming home tomorrow.”Silence. Then—“WHAT?”I sighed, already regretting making this call. “I have a work thing. Tyto Group is hosting an agricultural event, and we’ll be there for a month.

The morning had been a whirlwind of finalizing reports, answering emails, and ensuring that everything at Tyto was running smoothly in my absence. As much as I trusted Howard to handle things, a part of me always felt uneasy stepping away—even if just for a month.By the time I was ready to leave for the airport, my mind was buzzing with numbers, schedules, and business strategies. But the moment I stepped out of the building and saw Richard leaning against the car, something shifted.He looked… different. A little tense. A little lost in thought.“You good?” I asked, tossing my bag into the backseat as I slid into the car.Richard blinked, then scoffed. “What? Yeah, of course. Why wouldn’t I be?”I narrowed my eyes. That was not his usual, easygoing response. But before I could dig into it, he turned up the music and started driving, shutting down further questioning.Fine. I had other things to think about.~ At the Airport ~After checking in our luggage, Richard excused himself to