Semua Bab Billionaire's Firecracker : Bab 21 - Bab 30

“ANNA!” Liam screamed, watching Anna’s body make contact with the car. A shock ran through his system, and for a moment, everything seemed to be happening in slow motion. He dashed towards her, taking wide steps, but he was still late. He only managed to touch the fringe of her dress before her head touched the floor. The culprit swerved, screeching tires filling the tense silence, before driving off. He didn’t even bother to check out the conditions of his victim. A classic case of hit and run. It almost seemed like a premeditated murder, not a pure accident. Either that, or it was a case of drunk driving.“Anna,” he called, kneeling beside her, his knees hitting hard on the asphalt, but he didn’t care. She was his priority. He shook her shoulders, his hands trembling, and his heart slamming against his rib cage. His chest tightened, panic taking over her entire being, and his breath became ragged and heavy.&ldqu

An hour later, Liam pulled over at the old Parker mansion, surprising the residents. It was unlikely for him to show up at this mansion. His grandmother wasn’t asleep yet, and she sat by the fireplace, enjoying the gentle warmth of the fake fire. A pot of chamomile tea sat on the wooden coffee table beside her. She held a flowery teacup in her left hand and a book in the other. A subtle smile spread on her face as Liam walked into the room.“To what do I owe the pleasure of seeing my favorite grandson in the middle of the night?” she started, sarcasm dripping from her voice. “In case you were hoping to find me dead, I’m sorry to disappoint you.”“I’m fine, thank you, grandma,” Liam answered, taking a seat beside her, but making sure there was enough distance between them. He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “Thanks for asking.”“Oh, yes, I know you are doing fine, silly boy,” Grandma continued, unbothered. “Fine enough for you to defy me,” she refilled her cup with more

Anna lay on the bed, unable to move a muscle; her eyes were heavy and wouldn’t open. There was darkness all around her, and everything was quiet… except the occasional beeping sounds particular to a hospital. A sharp pain radiated from the back of her head, and her head hurt like hell. Something was definitely wrong. But at least she knew she wasn’t dead yet. Dead people don’t feel pain… at least that’s what people say.The door creaked open and closed with a soft click. The tapping of heels against the floor followed, and the tapping was aggressive, as if whoever walked in had a grudge with her.“Hello there, sleepy head,” Melisa announced, placing a bouquet of flowers on the small glass table beside the bed. Yeah, right. Of all the people, it had to be the one person Anna didn’t want to see. “I hope you never wake up from that sleep.”Anna struggled to say something, but nothing moved. It was

“Excuse me?” Liam strode in, still clenching the broken door handle.  “I was away for a while, and my friend is busy stealing my wife!” Jake shrugged, standing up to face him.“Liam, leave!” Anna’s cold voice cut through the tension in the room. What the hell was he doing here? What right did he have to be angry, jealous, or whatever he was feeling? Anger rose to her chest, suffocating her. For once in her life, she didn’t want to see his sorry face.“I won’t leave.” Liam took a step closer, brushing Jake’s shoulder. “We have to get this clear.”“Isn’t it enough that your mistress sent in those paparazzi to annoy the hell out of me? Now you are here to annoy the remaining life out of me, too?” Anna exhaled, pinching the tension forming on her nose bridge. “Please, I’m tired.”“What reporters?” Liam’s face scrunched

Anna waited on a bench in the garden, admiring the gorgeous landscaping. She leaned back on the backrest and let her loose hair fall back, exposing her neck. The warm sun rays caressed her lovely skin, and she closed her eyes, a low, satisfied moan escaping her parted lips. She had almost forgotten how good it felt to sunbathe.Ethan arrived in less than an hour, looking perfectly okay, well, if you ignore the dark circles under his eyes. He must have pulled an all-nighter again. That man was so loyal to his work. Thank God he wasn’t being mugged or anything. Thinking again, who dares to mug him?Anna looked at him with a smile. “Thanks for coming,” she said, getting up from the bench.“No need to thank me, Mrs... Anna,” Ethan hurriedly replied, a smile tugging at his lips despite a slight nervousness. “It’s no trouble at all. You just gave me a break from the mountain of work.”“Okay, then,” Ann