All Chapters of The Billionaire's Distraction : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Sarah sat on her bed, arms crossed, foot tapping impatiently against the floor. She had barely slept after realizing that Mia and Lucia had snuck out. At first, she considered calling them, but knowing those two, they’d probably silence their phones before pulling whatever stupid stunt they had in mind.So she waited.And at 3:14 AM, the door finally creaked open.Lucia and Mia tiptoed inside, whispering and giggling like kids who had just pulled off the ultimate prank.Sarah switched on the bedside lamp.Both girls froze.Mia groaned. “Ugh, busted.”Sarah shot them a pointed glare. “Where have you two been?”Lucia rubbed the back of her neck, feigning innocence. “Would you believe us if we said we went for a late-night walk?”Sarah deadpanned. “Not a chance.”Mia flopped onto her bed with a smug grin. “Fine, fine. We may have gone to pay Jake a little visit.”Sarah’s mouth fell open. “You what?”Lucia sat down beside her, grinning. “We got creative.”Mia smirked. “Very creative.”Sar

Lucia had seen Adrian Sinclair in many different versions.There was the billionaire businessman, always perfectly composed, commanding boardrooms with effortless authority.There was the annoying yet oddly charming guy who occasionally infiltrated her college life, trying (and mostly failing) to blend in with normal students.And then… there was this Adrian.Dressed in a sharply tailored dark blue suit, his usual casual arrogance replaced with a serious, no-nonsense demeanor, he looked every bit the powerful heir of Sinclair Enterprises.He wasn’t trying to blend in.He wasn’t trying to be casual.He was in full CEO mode.And for some reason, that made Lucia just a little uneasy.“Stop staring,” Adrian said without looking up from his tablet.Lucia scoffed. “I wasn’t staring.”“You were.”“Whatever.”Adrian finally looked at her, his dark eyes sharp. “Speaking of whatever, why did you have so much time to pull a prank last night instead of going to your job at the bar?”Lucia stiffen

Lucia followed Adrian through the grand double doors, her sneakers barely making a sound against the gleaming marble floors.She wasn’t sure what she was expecting, but this?This was obscene.The massive crystal chandelier overhead sparkled like something out of a royal palace. A grand staircase curved elegantly to the upper floors, and the high ceilings made the entire space feel even larger than life.“This is a house?” Mia whispered beside her. “I’ve seen luxury hotels smaller than this.”Lucia muttered, “This isn’t a house. This is a bond villain’s lair.”Ethan grinned. “Right? All he’s missing is a fluffy white cat and a secret underground bunker.”Mia peeked around.“No staff? You live alone in this huge estate?"Adrian casually adjusted his silver cufflinks,his reflection bright on the polished floors.“After work hours they're dismissed,I rather enjoy peace and quiet, that's why I live alone"Mia gasped,hands over her mouth.“Wow! That's so cool. To think you have an entire esta

Lucia let out a slow breath, gripping the cool metal railing of the balcony as the city stretched out before her. From up here, the skyline gleamed like scattered diamonds, the city houses tiny and distant from the Adrian's mansion . A soft breeze brushed against her face, carrying the faint scent of rain and city smoke.For the first time in hours, the chaos of the night faded.She hadn’t meant to wander. One moment, she was laughing at Ethan and Mia’s flour-covered disaster, the next, she was slipping away, drawn by the glass doors leading to the balcony. Maybe it was the quiet. Or maybe it was the way the view reminded her of how small she was compared to the world—something she had always known but never quite accepted.Lost in thought, she barely noticed the presence behind her until a familiar voice broke the silence.“You didn’t strike me as the type to enjoy quiet moments.”Lucia startled slightly, turning to see Adrian leaning against the doorway, hands tucked into his pocket

Lucia was exhausted.After a long day of classes, she just wanted to go back to her dorm, crawl into bed, and pretend the past 24 hours hadn’t happened. The fundraiser, the overnight stay at Adrian’s place, the awkward morning after—it was too much.But the moment she stepped out of her class, she knew something was off.People were staring. Whispering. Some even had their phones out, texting, recording, snapping pictures.Lucia frowned, nudging Mia. “Do I have something on my face?”Mia, just as confused, looked around. “No, but people are looking at you like you just became a celebrity overnight.”That’s when Lucia’s phone vibrated. A text from Sarah.Sarah: “Where the hell are you? Did you see the news about you and Adrian ?!”Lucia’s stomach dropped.Before she could respond, her phone buzzed again—this time, a call. She picked up instantly. “Sarah, what are you talking about?”Sarah’s voice was frantic. “It’s all over the internet, Lucia! People are saying you’re Adrian’s mystery