All Chapters of A Billionaire's Chase; wanting her back.: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter Thirty one: Another threat.

ELINA POV I sat in my car, my fingers drumming on the steering wheel as if the rhythm could calm the storm inside me. My chest felt tight, my head buzzing with the argument that just happened. Noah’s words kept replaying over and over, mixing with the memory of the way he had pinned me against that wall — the heat in his eyes, the anger in his voice.I didn’t even notice Amelia until she opened the passenger door and slid in.“You good?” she asked gently, studying me with those sharp, observant eyes of hers.I exhaled slowly and gave a small nod. “Yeah. I’m okay.”“You sure?”“Positive,” I said, forcing a smile. “Let’s just go back in. We have work to do.”She didn’t press further, just nodded and followed me out of the car.Inside the property, I straightened my shoulders and put my professional face back on. The last thing I needed was Judith sniffing out that something was wrong. Thankfully, Noah didn’t say a word about our fight. He glanced at me briefly as we entered the living

Last Updated : 2025-09-24

Chapter Thirty two: Dinner plans.

NOAH POV The drive back to the company was suffocatingly quiet. Judith sat in the passenger seat, scrolling through her phone, glancing at me every now and then like she wanted to say something but thought better of it.Finally, she cleared her throat. “Are you okay?”I kept my eyes on the road, my hands gripping the wheel tighter than necessary. “Yeah. I’m fine,” I said shortly. “Just a lot on my mind right now.”She hesitated, then nodded. “Work stuff?”“Something like that.”It wasn’t work. It was Elina. Her face when Daniel called. The way her voice softened when she said yes to him, like she was purposely twisting a knife in my chest.I took a sharp turn and exhaled through my nose, trying to focus on anything but her smile.“Find out which restaurant has little to no booking for tonight,” I said finally. My voice was calm, but there was an edge to it. “I want somewhere quiet. Somewhere private.”Judith nodded immediately and began typing on her iPad.“There’s a few options,” sh

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

Chapter Thirty three: An unintended double date.

ELINA POV I stood in front of the mirror for a good ten minutes, staring at my reflection. I wasn’t sure why I felt so nervous — this was just dinner. Just dinner with Daniel, who had been nothing but kind to me these past few weeks.I chose a soft champagne-colored dress that hugged my figure just right without being too revealing. My hair I left in loose waves over my shoulders, and I went for a light touch of makeup — enough to look polished but not like I was trying too hard.When I stepped into Matteo’s, the warm lighting and soft music immediately wrapped around me, easing some of my nerves. Daniel was already there, standing when he saw me, his smile warm and genuine.“You look beautiful,” he said, pulling out a chair for me.“Thank you,” I murmured, sitting down.He motioned for the waiter, who immediately poured us each a glass of wine. Daniel raised his, giving me that charming grin of his.“To a peaceful evening,” he said.I clinked my glass with his, smiling despite mysel

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

Chapter Thirty four: What belongs to him.

ELINA POV Daniel’s car smelled faintly of leather and mint as I settled into the passenger seat, pulling the seatbelt across my chest. His playlist was soft at first, smooth jazz that calmed the nervous pounding in my chest.We drove for a while in comfortable silence until he finally said, “Are you sure you’re okay with Noah and Mia tagging along tonight?”I forced a small smile, keeping my eyes on the road ahead. “I’m fine with it. Really. I don’t have anything against them.”He gave me a skeptical glance. “Your face says otherwise.”I chuckled softly and shook my head. “I’m perfectly okay, Daniel. It’s been a while since I had a night like this — I’m enjoying myself.”He grinned, clearly satisfied with my answer. “Good. Then let’s make it a night to remember.”By the time we reached the club, the thumping bass from inside was vibrating through the car windows. Neon lights flickered against the dark night as people streamed in and out of the building, laughter and loud conversation

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

Chapter Thirty five: An unplanned kiss.

ELINA POV His lips pressed harder against mine, stealing every thought, every breath. The world seemed to spin as his hand held the back of my neck, anchoring me to him. My heart pounded wildly, a chaotic mix of anger and something I didn’t want to name.I finally pushed against his chest, breaking free with a gasp.“Noah, stop!” My voice was sharp as I stepped backward, putting a safe distance between us.He reached for me again, his eyes dark with something that looked like hurt. “Elina—”“No,” I said firmly, holding up my hand. “I just want to go home.”For a moment, the only sound between us was both our ragged breathing. Then, suddenly, a voice cut through the tension.“There you are!”I turned quickly to see Mia coming toward us, her heels clicking against the pavement. Her hair was a little mussed from dancing, and she was slightly out of breath.“One minute I was dancing,” she said, glancing between us, “and the next minute I was searching all over for you two. What’s going o

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

Chapter Thirty six: Pondering and excitement.

NOAH’S POV The next morning felt strangely heavy. I got to the office early, hoping burying myself in work would keep my mind off last night. Judith, ever-efficient, was already standing by my desk with her tablet in hand, her usual professional smile firmly in place.“Good morning, sir,” she greeted, falling in step behind me as I entered my office.“Morning,” I muttered, setting my phone on the desk and shrugging out of my jacket.She began running through my schedule, her voice calm and steady. “You have two meetings this morning, one with the board and the other with the new investors. After lunch, there’s a conference call with the international partners. And…” She hesitated slightly, glancing at me to see if I was listening.“And?” I prompted.“And there’s a small trip we need to arrange for you to check on the Maldives properties. Four days. The local team has been asking for your approval on the renovations before they proceed.”I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my jaw. Mald

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

Chapter Thirty seven: More than feelings.

ELINA’S POVThe first thing I wanted to do when I walked into my office was collapse into my chair and breathe. But Amelia was already waiting for me, tapping her pen nervously against the edge of her notepad.She didn’t waste time. “Elina,” she said quickly, “Judith just called.”I looked up at her, instantly wary. “What does she want now?”Amelia glanced at her notes. “She said Noah Woods has scheduled a trip to the Maldives to inspect one of his properties. It’ll last four days. She said you’ll need to be there.”I almost laughed. Four days away with Noah? He must have lost his mind. I shook my head, pushing back against the sudden tightness in my chest. “Tell Judith I won’t be available.”Amelia winced like she had been expecting that response. “I knew you’d say that, but Elina… you can’t refuse. It’s in the contract we signed just last week. The one that binds us to oversee all of Noah’s projects. Maldives included.”Her words stung. She was right. I had skimmed through that clau

Last Updated : 2025-09-30

Chapter Thirty eight: More than a plan.

JUDITH’S POVThe cursor blinked back at me as I scrolled through the travel site, the screen filled with flight details, hotel reservations, and the itinerary for Noah’s upcoming trip to the Maldives. Everything was sleek, exclusive—exactly the kind of environment Noah Woods thrives in. I adjusted my glasses slightly and smirked to myself. A four-day escape, secluded and exotic. Perfect.Just then, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed across the marble floor. Noah had returned from his lunch. The office door creaked open, and there he was—broad shoulders, perfectly tailored suit, that quiet intensity in his eyes. He looked like a man who carried the world, yet wore it effortlessly.I clicked my laptop shut halfway, pretending to be caught off guard. “You’re back,” I said, my voice smooth. “I was just going over some reservations for the Maldives trip. Will I be coming along?”He didn’t hesitate. “Yes. You’ll be taking notes of everything. Document the property, the expenses, coordinate

Last Updated : 2025-10-06

Chapter Thirty nine: Tulips amd trauma.

Elina’s POVThe hospital corridors smelled of disinfectant and something faintly metallic, the kind of smell that clung to the back of your throat and made you want to escape as quickly as possible. Cassie walked beside me, quiet but present, her hand brushing mine as though ready to hold on if I stumbled. Jerry was resting in his room—finally stable, finally strong enough to be discharged tomorrow. That thought should have lifted my spirits, but instead my chest felt heavy, as if carrying a secret that was determined to choke me from the inside out.Cassie nudged me softly. “I’ll come stay with you tonight. You shouldn’t be alone.”I smiled faintly, touched but shaking my head. “No, Cass. I’ll come with you instead. I don’t want to be in that big empty house. Not tonight.”Her eyes softened. “You mean that?”“Yes. I need… company. And you’re the only one who makes me feel like I can breathe.”Cassie didn’t argue further. She wrapped her arms around me tightly, and I sank into her war

Last Updated : 2025-10-06

Chapter 40: Lies, hesitation and loyalty.

Noah’s POVThe room was heavy with silence, the kind that presses down on your chest and makes it hard to breathe. Cassie, after whispering something about checking on the maid, slipped out first. Amelia lingered for a moment by the door, her eyes darting between Elina and me like she wanted to say something but thought better of it. Finally, she murmured, “Rest well, Elina,” and followed Cassie.The soft click of the door shutting left just the two of us.Her gaze avoided mine, fixed instead on the blanket she clutched tightly around herself. Her face, though marred with faint red blotches, still looked painfully beautiful. My hands itched to reach for her, but I stayed rooted.“I don’t want to be alone with you,” she said flatly, her voice low, almost brittle.The words cut deep, sharper than I’d expected. My jaw tightened, but I forced my tone calm. “Elina, I sent those flowers as an apology. I—” My throat bobbed. “I forgot you were allergic to tulips.”Her eyes finally snapped up

Last Updated : 2025-10-08

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