All Chapters of Sweet Submission: Love Me, Mr. Billionaire : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

ColeI was seated at my desk, deep in work, my laptop open in front of me as my fingers moved quickly over the keyboard. Numbers, schedules, project updates — everything needed my attention, and I had no time to waste. A knock at the door pulled my focus away for a second. I didn’t even look up.“Come in,” I said, continuing to type.The door opened, and I heard footsteps approach.“Cole,” Xavier’s voice came, slightly rushed. “There’s something you need to see.”I didn’t stop typing. “I’m busy. Later.”Xavier didn’t move. His tone sharpened. “It’s about Skylar.”My hand froze midair, just above the keyboard. Slowly, I looked up at him, my expression tight. Xavier stood there, serious, holding a file in his hands.I narrowed my eyes at him, skeptical. “What about her?”Without answering immediately, Xavier stepped closer and placed the file on my desk.I closed the laptop softly, all my attention now on him.“This is a report I made about Skylar’s performance since she started workin

SkylarThe office was a whirlwind of activities. Phones kept ringing, people rushed past each other, and the clacking of keyboards filled the air. Everyone looked so busy, focused, determined.The presentation of the biannual new jewelry design collections of the company was coming up, and all hands were needed on deck to make sure all the designs and tasks needed to be done for that day were flawless. No one could afford to slack off — not even for a second.I sat at my desk, head bent low over my sketchpad. My pencil scratched quickly over the paper as I tried to bring my ideas to life. I was completely lost in my work, eyes locked onto the page, mind racing ahead with different shapes, lines, and textures.I didn’t even hear footsteps until a soft voice broke into my bubble."That's really good design, Sky."I jumped a little, blinking up. Ivana was standing by my side, arms crossed, a small smile on her face. I hadn’t even realized she was there."Thanks," I muttered.Ivana tilted

SkylarI still couldn't believe it.Even as I sat at my desk, staring at the blinking cursor on my computer screen, I still felt like everything was a dream…a dream come true.I had actually been promoted!Me. Skylar McLair.Of course I was really excited, but then my head couldn't just wrap around the fact that out of everyone, it was Ethan who had given me the promotion.The thought sent a shiver through my chest. My mind whirled, unable to land on a solid reason. How did this happen? Or was he probably forced to do so? If he was, by who? The only person I could think of that could pull something like this was Cole…but I find it difficult to believe that he would get involved.I couldn't fool myself. I knew better than to think Ethan had turned a new leaf overnight. Trusting him was like walking blindfolded over a tightrope — risky, foolish even. Something had to be up. There had to be a hidden agenda…right?Yet... three days had passed since the announcement, and Ethan hadn't m

ColeI sat at the head of the conference table, staring blankly at a slideshow presentation while some junior associate droned on about projected figures and campaign metrics.I should've been paying attention. This was my company project, after all.But my mind wasn't here.No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't stop myself from replaying the ridiculous little drama Skylar had pulled last night. That voice. That exaggerated pout. The way her lashes fluttered like some overly enthusiastic cartoon character trying to win a prize.God, what had gotten into her? And why the hell had I enjoyed it so much?I crossed my arms over my chest and shifted in my chair, trying to maintain the stern expression I was known for. But the edges of my mouth betrayed me—tugging slightly, almost involuntarily.Skylar had looked so...ridiculous. So adorably ridiculous. I had tried, really tried, to hold it together. To act like the cold, unaffected man I always was. Just to see how long she'd keep up the a

SkylarTelling Cole that my mother wanted to see him felt like dropping a live wire into still water.I held onto that piece of information for two whole days before I finally let it out. Not because I wanted to test his patience or cause some dramatic reveal, but because I genuinely didn’t know how he’d take it.I mean, my mother isn’t exactly the kind of woman who offers warm hugs and kind words to strangers. Especially not to someone she believes has taken ‘advantage’ of her daughter.And Cole... well, he had married me under circumstances no mother would ever describe as “romantic.” I couldn’t even imagine the look she’d have on her face when she finally laid eyes on him.So, when I finally told him, it was late in the evening. We were both in the living room. I was curled up on the armchair, reviewing a few documents on my tablet while he sat on the opposite couch, sipping coffee. It was a calm moment, almost too calm, which made me even more nervous.I didn’t even look at him wh