A Billion Reasons for Revenge のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 61 - チャプター 70

Scarlet's POVAfter leaving his room, I made my way to the couch and sat down, releasing a heavy sigh.I should have known, but why didn't he want to tell me? I deserved to know the truth. I deserved to know who he truly was, but he insisted on keeping me in the dark.Even though I sought answers to all my questions, his attitude only fueled my anger.I was a victim of his secretive life, unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows. And yet, he hadn't even apologized for putting me in a life-threatening situation.Instead, he questioned my whereabouts this morning. Gosh! I hated his attitude, his arrogance, all of it.As I sat there, lost in thought, my phone buzzed, capturing my attention. It was a message from Alexander."The company will resume operations tomorrow. All staff members are assigned to return to work for the commencement and proceedings of the project," the message read.It appeared to be a forwarded message sent to all workers.So, I had to resume work tomorrow. It s

"Scarlet...?" Aiden uttered, walking closer. As he approached, I gave a halt, raising my hands, my eyes leaving a frown at his mere sight."It's good to have you back here with us, Mr. Aiden," I said, maintaining a cool demeanor."Oh... yeah," he said, retreating a few inches."I hope we can continue the process of the project and ensure its success. I also hope no problems will arise from your side, Mr. Aiden," I stated firmly."Yes, Scarlet..." he said."I won't be repeating myself again, Mr. Aiden. It would be good if you learned to address your superior properly," I reminded him."Oh... alright, Scarl— I mean, Mrs. Scarlet," he corrected himself."Good, Mr. Aiden. Now, I advise you to get on with your duty. The company just resumed, and there's a lot to do now," I instructed."I know. I will also do my—" he started to stammer."That's enough, Mr. Aiden. As it is, you're just wasting my time," I said, hoping to leave."Wait!" he interjected, causing my legs to stop."What is it, Mr

"Boss?" Darius's voice came through."What, Darius?" I questioned, only for me to gaze at him, pointing in a direction. I turned, witnessing Nikolai standing to one side.So he was here. Leaving Gregor's side, I made my way toward Nikolai, my gaze fixed on him."What are you doing here, Nikolai?""I am sorry, Mr. Hawthorne. I understand now that my actions went overboard back then, and I shouldn't have killed Gregor's son. But I had my reasons," he tried to explain."Still on about that damn reason, Nikolai?" I uttered, cutting him off. "You dare show up here after all you've done? I don't care a shit if you helped out in my rescue—I ended up there because of your betrayal in the first place! And you are here, spouting the same thing about having your reasons. Why don't you repeat that in the afterlife?" I said, drawing out a gun from one of my men beside me and pointing it at Nikolai, my fingertip close to pulling the trigger.I watched his men lift up their guns, pointing them at me

Exhausted and tired, the evening hours found me still in the office. I let out a sigh, standing up as my rumbling stomach was the only sound echoing through the room.I had missed lunch, busy with all the files and research regarding the project. The company was soon to close for the day, but for the time being, I had to step out for some air, and maybe get something to eat.I walked out of my office, making my way to the elevator and tapping the down-floor button. Just before the elevator door shut, Kaiden rushed in, catching my eye."Going somewhere, ma'am?" he questioned."I don't need you following me everywhere I go. I just want to get some food to eat. You don't need to escort me.""It's not up to me to decide, ma'am. My duty is to ensure your safety in every way possible. Anything can take place in a matter of some seconds, ma'am."As always, I was left with a rejection of my direct order to him.I had no more time to waste on him. As the elevator door opened, I stepped outside

Checking his contact details, I booked a meeting with him timed for the evening hours at a nearby restaurant, placing down my phone and retracting my gaze from it. I returned my focus to the workload that awaited my early morning, checking through each research made and signing some documents. As the afternoon hours met me in my exhausted state, I gently stood up from the desk, hoping to receive some fresh air.I should be ready for such busy days since the project was now back on track and the project deadline to launch was getting nearer, so things had to be done in a hastened act while ensuring no errors occurred in the process."Mam, we are going to get lunch. You wanna come?" Emily uttered, walking with some of the other work colleagues.I guessed such socializing wouldn't be bad, even just for some moments. I couldn't deny one fact that stood glaring at me all this while—the truth that stood still of how long it had been since I had such company with people. I hadn't been in con