Sweet Submission: Love Me, Mr. Billionaire 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 91 - 챕터 100

EthanThe ticking of the wall clock in my office had never sounded this loud before. Every second dragged like a chain scraping the floor. I sat at the edge of my seat, tapping my pen against the desk, eyes flicking to the door every few seconds. They were taking too long. Far too long.What the hell was going on in that room? Xavier had been there for an hour to interrogate Ivana, and yet there was still no update.I stood abruptly. I couldn’t sit still any longer. This wasn’t just about Skylar and some stupid design theft—it was about keeping myself far away from the mess Ivana had stirred up. I had played my part from the shadows. That was the deal. That was the plan.Unable to take it anymore, I left the office and made my way down the corridor toward the presentation room. Coincidentally, I saw Ivana, sandwiched between two of Xavier’s men, being led out of the presentation room. Her eyes locked with mine for the briefest second. Fury. Disgust. Betrayal. It was all there, flas

ColeAfter everything that happened today, all I wanted was to go home and rest.Xavier had just finished giving me a full report—everything went according to plan. On the surface, it looked like a miracle. A massive plagiarism scandal buried within twenty-four hours? To the world, it would seem effortless. Clean. Efficient. Just another one of those privileged power plays. But I knew better.No one saw the number of phone calls I had to make. The favors I had to pull. From top-level media executives to legal consultants who owed me for cases they’d long forgotten. The resources I had to mobilize— surveillance analysts, and digital forensic teams that were included in Xavier's special team. Even a few old intelligence contacts I had sworn I’d never call again unless the world was burning. Well, for Skylar, it almost did.But it was done now. The article was taken down, retracted. The "sources" vanished like smoke. And Skylar’s name was cleared.With work wrapped up, I grabbed my coat

SkylarThe day I’d been working toward for weeks now—maybe even up to months—was finally here.The Biannual Jewelry Collection Event.It sounded like a dream. Just saying the name out loud gave me a rush. I was actually going to present my jewelry design—my own design—at one of the most respected industry showcases. And not just that… I was the lead designer and the last to present.The finale.They always said the best was saved for last, right?But right now, I was pacing back and forth behind the stage like a wind-up toy about to burst. I’d rehearsed everything, and still, my heart raced like a jackhammer.As I tried to collect myself, Tara came from behind.“You alright?” she asked, her tone low and calm.I nodded quickly, then shook my head just as fast. “I don’t know. Maybe. I mean… I’m excited. But terrified.”She chuckled gently and stepped closer. “That’s natural. If you weren’t nervous, it would mean you don’t care. You’ve worked hard. You deserve to be here, Skylar.”Her wo

SkylarThe elevator dinged softly as it reached the top floor, and I stepped out in a hurry.The hallway of the presidential suite was quiet, almost too quiet.I moved forward, checking from one end of the corridor to the other. But there was no one in sight.No sign of Cole.No footsteps.No sound of movement.Just silence.My heart beat a little faster, and I couldn’t explain why. It was strange. I didn’t usually panic this quickly. But right now, I felt unsettled. Uneasy.My palms were slightly damp as I rubbed them along the side of my skirt. My head kept turning, trying to decide which direction to go.Why was I even this anxious?I reminded myself it was because I didn’t want Cole to get the wrong idea. That’s all.He had done so much for me… and even my family. I owed him respect, honesty, at the very least. I didn’t want anything to upset him.But even as I told myself this, another voice whispered in my heart—“Is it really just that? Are you only worried because you don’t wa

ColeIt was getting harder to ignore the thoughts in my head—thoughts about Skylar.She had become more than just someone I needed to protect. But no matter how often I thought about her smile, or how her voice softened when she was nervous or wanted to apologize, I knew I couldn’t act on what I felt.Not now.I couldn’t confess my feelings. There was too much at stake. Too many eyes watching. Not yet.Not while she was still under scrutiny. And if I confessed anything, it might not just ruin what we had—it might put her in danger too.So, it wasn’t just a matter of timing. It was her safety. It was her peace of mind. And for now, the only way to protect her was to keep my feelings buried—hidden beneath layers of emotions.But even I had my limits.Especially when it came to Ethan.That brat had a way of testing boundaries, and lately, it felt like he had made it his personal mission to provoke me—like he could smell something I didn’t want anyone to see.I leaned against the wall of