All Chapters of A Billionaire's Chase; wanting her back.: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

(Noah POV)The morning sun cast a golden hue over the city as I stepped out after the breakfast, golf clubs slung over my shoulder.Mia, my cousin, greeted me with her usual enthusiasm, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for our game. We decided to grab some chocolates from the grocery store before heading to the golf course.As Mia disappeared into the store, I leaned against the car, enjoying the warmth of the sun. Suddenly, a sleek, unfamiliar car sped past, catching my attention. Behind the tinted windows, I caught a glimpse of Elina. My heart skipped a beat. Isn't that Elina? Why was she in that car? Where was she going?I quickly texted Mia, "Emergency came up. Have to leave immediately. Sorry!" Without waiting for a reply, I jumped into my car and followed the vehicle.The car led me to the outskirts of the city, to a desolate area with a rundown old garage. I parked at a safe distance and observed. Elina and Cassie stepped out, looking around nervously before entering the bu

Elina’s POVI pull the soft sweater over my head and try not to notice how my hands tremble. My legs feel heavy as I slip into my jeans, almost as if they know what happened a few minutes ago has changed something between us forever. The room still smells faintly of Noah,his cologne, his skin, the faint sweat from what we just did. I don’t want to think about it, but my body betrays me, still warm, still tingling from his touch.I walk toward the bathroom to fix my hair when Noah’s voice stops me.“Elina.”I pause, hand on the doorknob.He is sitting on the edge of the bed now, fully dressed, shirt buttoned up, hair still slightly damp from the rushed shower. His blue eyes look softer than usual, almost guilty.“I shouldn’t have done that,” he says quietly, his voice almost strained. “I shouldn’t have just walked in and… tried to ignite something we’re not ready for.”My chest tightens.“It’s fine,” I say, keeping my voice even as I push the door open. “I need to dress up and go to th

Elina’s POVThe moment we stepped out of Jerry’s room, the hallway felt too quiet. I wrapped my arms around myself and started walking, but Noah’s voice stopped me.“You seem pretty close to Jerry,” he said casually, but there was an edge underneath, sharp and probing.I froze for half a second before pretending I hadn’t heard him. I kept walking, my heels clicking softly against the floor, as if his words hadn’t sliced straight into me.At the end of the hallway, I spotted a bench and thought about sitting down, but just then a nurse passed by, adjusting a clipboard. Something inside me shifted. Sitting there with Noah watching me would feel suffocating.“Excuse me,” I called to the nurse. She stopped and turned toward me with a polite smile.“Where’s the cafeteria?” I asked, my voice steadier than I felt.“Down the hall, first left, then right. You’ll see the sign,” she said.“Thank you.”I turned and started in that direction.Of course, Noah followed. His long strides easily caugh

Noah’s POVI drove off without looking back, the image of Elina’s stiff back and her words still ringing in my ears.Then you shouldn’t be here.I gripped the steering wheel until my knuckles whitened, forcing myself to breathe. She had no idea what those years did to me. No idea how much it had taken for me to even look at her without exploding.I didn’t want to go home yet. I didn’t want to sit in the silence of my apartment with nothing but my thoughts eating me alive.My phone rang, pulling me out of my head.Judith.I groaned under my breath and answered. “Yeah?”“Hey, Noah,” her voice was light, almost teasing. “Are you free?”I hesitated. Part of me wanted to tell her no, that I wasn’t in the mood for company. But anything was better than being alone with my thoughts tonight.“Yeah,” I said finally, my tone flat.“Good,” she said. “I’m coming to meet you. Text me the address.”I looked to the other side of the road and saw an open bar, its warm lights spilling onto the pavement

ELINA POVBy the time I arrived at my office, the weight of the morning was already pressing down on me. The visit to Jerry had gone well, he was recovering faster than anyone expected, and seeing him smiling had eased some of the tension in my chest. Cassie had stayed behind to keep him company, leaving me to face the rest of my day alone.I dropped my bag on my desk and was just settling into my chair when Amelia walked in, her heels clicking softly against the polished floor. She had a folder tucked under her arm, her face bright with the excitement of someone who thrived on new projects.“Elina, this just came in,” she said, placing the file on my desk. “The client approved a new property for inspection. They want you to see it as soon as possible.”I frowned and opened the file, flipping through the documents quickly. My heart stopped for a moment when my eyes landed on the name of the property.I knew that name.It was the exact same name as the house I had been working on with