All Chapters of Losing Ryker: The Billionaire's Second Chance : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

ZerahAfter what felt like an eternity later, I had returned to home base. Geronimo cooperation. In this place, with the small number of people working there, it was easier.They were equally tense from the news, but knew nothing of what had transpired at headquarters. Unlike the scathing words I'd received, here was more familiar, more welcoming.And with all things aside I was willing to take any sliver of peace I could find.I sat behind my desk, the blue light from my computer casted a sharp glow on my face. My eyes were glued to the screen, trying to write up the layers of reports missed over the past few days. At least, doing this would give me a sliver of an achievement, proving that I wasn't crumbling.And yet that woman's words still flooded my mind. My jaw clenched as it echoed again, halting my typing. I shouldn't care. I doubted she could even survive half of the things I've had to endure. The fact that it lingered on and replayed in my head bothered me. I shifted uncomf

ZerahThree hours passed in the blink of an eye. Three hours since I'd sent the message to Elena. I had been waiting patiently.There was still no response.The rest of the work I did went by in a blur, completely detached from my consciousness. With every single minute, I always traced back to my phone. Every single time, no new response had popped up and it made my chest heavier.Had she seen it? Was she refusing to answer, did she not want to talk to me anymore?The office's continuous buzzing swarmed in my ears nonstop. Amidst the sea of typing and chatting, I still felt lost.“Ma'am?” I looked up at the call to find one of my co-workers looking at me, slightly nervous. “It's lunch time. Do you by any chance want to come with us?” she asked tentatively. I was completely dumbfounded.“Oh,” I said. Turning to the cubicles where most of my co-workers were packing up, practically scrambling out of the building. That explained the sudden noises. I hadn’t even realized it was noon alr

Zerah My heart was beating hard in my chest as I sorted through the last set of files. Looking at the time on my phone, I finally relaxed. Only twenty minutes left to meet up with Elena. After seeing the message, we'd agreed on a place and a time in the evening. Even through her sparse texts, I could tell that she was skittish. I didn't want to waste any time. If I came late, there was a chance that she would be gone. I had one opportunity. I couldn't waste it. The evening glow shone from the office windows. It was nearing sundown. Very few people remained in the office since it was closing relatively early, partly due to the Falloway crisis since nobody wanted to be harassed by any press. I, unfortunately, wasn't one of said people. As Nathan's secretary, taking charge in his absence, there were still things that I needed to do, hence why after going there I would need to return. Passing by and giving other people who were retiring earlier farewells, I slipped out of the

Ryker“Mr. Davidson!” Jason snapped, quickly pulling me out of my trance. I blinked back to reality to meet the glow of sundown.It was already evening, I noted listlessly.Hours had passed, nearing the full day, yet nothing had been solved.Turning back to the two people in my office, Jason paced frantically."Alright. Luckily, we've managed to contain it here at the office. Barely,” he glanced at me before continuing, “Since Mr Davidson has already talked to the employees, assuring them that all will be taken care of. It's only right that we do so.”“And how do you suggest we do that?" Evelyn, sitting on the other chair, raised an eyebrow. Despite flagellating me in the meeting before, she had arrived here unannounced, no doubt for her own interests. “Do we lock ourselves up? Sounds like a plan." She smiled, her voice dripping with skepticism.Jason's jaw ticked as he turned to her.“Mrs Rodriguez, this is neither the time nor the place for scorn. We're both directors here and y

Zerah My gut tightened at her words. Before I could reassure her, she raised her hand with a bitter smile. “I know it won't, this is just a precaution. I'm grateful for this and for you…but I'm still selfish, and I have my fears and doubts. If it comes crashing down, not just me but my family will be hurt. I have no doubt that he's capable of that,” she said, “So please, on the probability that this doesn't pan out and he wins, I need you to promise me that nobody will know that I'm involved. We never spoke of this and I never gave you that drive. Even when this goes public, promise me that I'll remain anonymous. Can you do that?” I stood there, frozen, as Elena's words hung in the air. As I looked into her eyes, I saw the depth of her anxiety. The decision solidified. I had promised to help her and protect her. I also had to ensure that she wasn't caught in the crossfire. I nodded. “I promise. You'll remain anonymous,” I promised sincerely. There was the question of what e