Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Billionaire Desires: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

As I step into their lavish home, Josh's mom envelops me in a warm hug. "I'm so glad to finally meet you," she says, her voice dripping with kindness.I feel my nerves melt away as I reply, "Thank you, ma'am, for having me." Her eyes sparkle with interest as she adds, "We've heard a lot about you from Josh." I shoot him a surprised glance, and he gives me a sly grin.As we settle on the plush couch, our shoulders touch, sending a flutter through my chest. It's a subtle gesture, but it speaks volumes about the connection we are trying to create.Josh and I exchange a knowing glance, our eyes locking in a silent understanding. We both know that convincing his parents we are a loving couple will take more than just being ourselves; we need to be convincing.Josh's hand wraps around mine, his gaze filled with adoration. His mom beams with approval, her smile blessing our little charade. As she excuses herself, leaving us alone, I feel a thrill of excitement and a pinch of guilt. His prese

I smile inwardly, knowing what Amelia has in store. Sophia moves closer, her eyes wide with curiosity. "Did you have fun?" she asks, her voice eager.I nod, "Yeah, it was fun. There was some drama, but we had a moment alone on his patio, and we talked."Sophia’s eyes widened further. "On his patio, like, at his house?" she clarifies.Amelia chimes in with a hint of sarcasm, "No, in your house, of course."Sophia continues, "So, are you two officially dating now?" Amelia raises an eyebrow. "Why do you care?"Sophia feigns innocence. "I'm just making conversation." Amelia isn’t buying it. "You could've fooled me." Amelia then asks, "So, you don’t have him wrapped around your finger anymore, right?"Sophia adds, "He's not even cute. Anyway, are you two dating?"I question, "What do you want me to say, Sophia?" She replies, "I'm just watching out for you. There have been rumors, you know. I hope he's not leading you on."Amelia snaps at her, "If you have something to say, just say it. Stop

I am left speechless, my mind reeling in disbelief. Ava raises an eyebrow at my surprised expression. "Well, what's going on?" she asks.I hesitate before uttering, "Can you believe who just called?" Ava's curiosity is piqued. "Who?" she asks. "Chloe, the one who's been showing up around Josh's office," I explain. Ava's eyes widen. "The one you mentioned before?" I nod. "Yes, the same one.""A few days ago, I saw Josh and Chloe getting close and intimate. And now she's calling me, telling me to stay away from her man." My emotions are in turmoil. Ava's eyes widen in disbelief. "Whoa, that's quite a twist." I sigh, feeling a range of emotions. "Tell me about it."Ava leans forward, her eyes fixed on me. "Did she say why she thinks you should stay away from Josh?" she asks."Not really. She was vague, just telling me to back off. I knew they had a history, but I never expected her to confront me like this." Ava leans back, crossing her arms. "So, what are you going to do?""Honestly, I d

Amelia gives me a teasing look. "You and your new bestie. If I didn’t know you any better, I’d think you two are crushing on each other." She adds, "You know, I’ve seen Chloe. If you were to crush on Josh, she’d crush you to pieces." She bursts into laughter, mimicking crushing motions with her hands.I let out a nervous laugh. "I don’t want drama. But speaking of drama, did I tell you Chloe called me? She told me to stay away from Josh. Can you believe that?" I recount my conversation with Chloe.Amelia’s laughter fades, and her eyes widen in disbelief. "What? She said that to you?" "Yep, she did. The nerve, right?" I am waiting for her response.She sighs. "I can’t believe she’s doing this. It’s like she’s trying to control everything." Amelia shrugs. "Well, she can try, but you’ve got to do what’s best for you.""You’re right. I won’t let her antics get to me." Amelia grins. "That’s the spirit. And hey, if you need backup, just let me know. I’ve got your back."I chuckle. "Thanks,

Pausing for a moment, I choose to answer Chloe's call. When she speaks, her voice carries warmth, and I make an effort to sound composed as our conversation flows.Chloe gets straight to the point. "Harper, I want you to know how much Josh means to me. Our friendship has a deep history, and there's a unique bond between us." She continues, "I sensed that things changed the day you saw us kissing."I nod, forgetting she can't see me. I listen further as Chloe continues, "I've noticed the awkwardness between us, and I want to clear things up. I know things have been weird because of Josh, and I want to make sure there are no misunderstandings because Josh and I are going to get married." She adds, "I know that Josh cares about you as well, and I want to make sure that everyone's feelings are respected."Chloe's honesty takes me by surprise. Her words are a curveball, and I don't know how to react. I manage to reply, "Thank you for being straightforward. I don't want any trouble. Josh is