All Chapters of One Night Stand With The Ruthless Billionaire : Chapter 21 - Chapter 28

Isabella's POV How did he even get my number? The thought clawed at me as panic crept in. Then it hit me. I had written it in my application letter.I was skeptical of his sudden urgency. I hadn’t even accepted the job offer;the one with the mouth-watering salary and yet he was already pushing it down my throat. The question lingered uncomfortably in my mind: was there something else behind this?Still, the thought of that salary refused to let me rest. I couldn’t afford to lie there and watch such an opportunity slip away. With that money, I could pay for my mother’s surgery and still support my brother’s schooling.I checked the time—almost 4:00 a.m. We hadn’t returned early from the party, all thanks to Sabrina.I figured I still had a little time, so I set my alarm and allowed myself to rest just for a while.The next morning, the alarm dragged me out of sleep. Half-conscious, I stretched out my arm and shut it off before sitting up to check the time. Six-thirty.“I still have ti

Isabella's POV “Come on, Auntie. You promised something delicious, and I’m starving,” Mia tugged gently, wriggling free from my hug with impatient excitement.“Of course, Princess. Let’s make something delicious,” I said, brushing my fingers over her cheeks with a soft smile.“This way, Auntie!” she squealed, bouncing on her toes as she dashed ahead, pulling me toward the kitchen.Inside, a young woman about my age, maybe a bit older, stood by the counter. Her posture was polite but wary.“Hi, miss,” she said, her smile warm but careful. “How can I help you today?”“Um…” I faltered, unsure how to phrase it. “I’d like to make something for Mia myself, if that’s okay.”Her eyes flickered with doubt. “I don’t think my boss would approve, but… you can tell me what you want, and I’ll make it for you. Just name it.”“I really appreciate that,” I said quickly, “but I’d prefer to do it myself. You might not know me yet, but I’m Mia’s new nanny.”“Nice to meet you, but I can’t allow that. My

“Ummm…. that's so nice but no thank you,” I said but seeing the reaction on their faces I pressed on.“I actually have something I need to finish in the kitchen. I’ll just get back to it,” I added, spinning around before they could protest.I didn't even see that coming. I know rich arrogant billionaire like Damien wouldn't stoop so low to dine with any of his workers. So what's happening now? As much as I hate telling Mia no, I couldn't just afford to cross the boundary. Damien saw through my excuse and didn't press further. He just nodded. Just as I took a few steps forward, I heard a loud clink of a cutlery set against the plates. I turned around quickly and it was Mia.“Please auntie,” she pleaded, making her cute face I can hardly ignore. “Princess, I…….” “Consider it her little thank-you for agreeing to be her nanny,” Damien cut in, snatching the words from my lips before I could finish.Looking at Mia’s cute little face, I knew I couldn’t back down anymore.With a quiet sig

Isabella's POV Without thinking, I dug into my bag, my fingers brushing against my phone and the card Damien had given me. I wiped my tears with the back of my hand and started dialing his number, then froze halfway through like my body had finally caught up with my mind.Won’t Damien use this as a chance to step all over me? I wondered, my thoughts spiraling. Isn’t this exactly the kind of weakness he waits for?But then my mom’s condition crashed back into my mind, heavy and unforgiving, and I realized I didn’t have the luxury of pride, only the burden of survival.My thumb moved again, slow and reluctant, completing the numbers.“Look at you, pretending to be strong when you’re really just poor and helpless,” a voice sneered.I spun around, scanning faces, searching for whoever had said it, but no one was looking at me. Everyone else was busy living, laughing, moving forward like nothing in the world was falling apart.“Baby girl, wake up,” the voice whispered again. “You’re nothi