All Chapters of The CEO My Accidental Lover : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

65 Chapters

Chapter 11: A Stranger's Shelter

Elodie Relief washes me as we get into the sitting room. It is entirely a peaceful environment, not like the chaos outside. “That's enough now.” I complain, pulling my head off. I quickly yank his hand off my back, not caring about his protective intention for doing it in the first place. He blinks, then stares at me beneath slightly, his lowered brows hitting me with a feeling that I am not even worth it. His eyes say it all. “Think whatever you want. You're still full of yourself.” My jaw tightens slightly. My mind flashes back to a few hours ago. [Flashback] He is there, sitting at the right end of his car, eyes glued to his iPad. We haven't say a word to each other since we left the hospital. He glances at me as I yawn. Seeing that I shiver hard, he just looks away. I stare back like I could burn him down with my eyes alone. But he just huffs and remains silent. “Turn off the AC.” His voice is a sudden echo approaching his driver. In just a minute, the man on the wheel

Chapter 12: Love In The Wrong Place

Elodie "But I didn't do anything,” she tilts her head, raising a palm. “I was only trying to lighten things up. It is too quiet.” “Lighten where?” I arch a brow. “For someone who just welcomed you into his house the first time?” I whisper. She doesn't respond. Just breathe out air and continue eating. "What happens to observing table manners?" I ask. She frowns a little and hiss. “I–I still didn't mean to wear him out,” she stammer, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her back gently. “And you did anyways.” I lift one shoulder slightly. “Elodie stop it,” she hisses, pushing a spoonful of rice into her mouth with irritation. “I only wanted to be friendly, that's all.” I give another subtle lift of my shoulder, but in a silence–not my business anyways. “You're making matters worse,” She snaps. “And I don't like it.” “Like I already told you before,” I say after a pause, “he's rich, yes. But a proud one.” Vivian takes water and drinks from it, washing down the food in her

Chapter 13: Hearts In Hiding

Travis Rushing down to Liam's room to check how he's doing, I walk past Talia, his nanny just exiting his room. And without knocking, I slide the glass door open. My eyes, hoping to meet Liam and the nurse attending to him but surprisingly, it falls on Elodie. My pace instantly slows. I don't expect to see her here. She leans forward near the bedstand, watching nurse Jamelia as she dresses her son with a gauze bandage. While her friend, Vivian, sits on the bed, patting Liam's head. Why is she still here? She is supposed to have gone after dinner. The one she ruined for me an hour ago. A hiss of displeasure escapes my mouth as I recall what she did. She ruined my dinner. “Good evening sir.” Nurse Jamelia's soft voice interrupts my thought as she turns towards me and greets with a respectful nod. I respond with a curt nod, but my eyes are still locked on the Lady's at the bed. “Hi Travis.” Vivian calls, throwing a wave at me. Coating my face like she didn't piss me off ear

Chapter 14: Headlines

Travis I groan, blindly reaching under my pillow until my fingers find my phone, then I silence the call.But the insistent ringing comes again.I pick the phone up and swipe to answer, still groggy without checking the caller ID.“Hello.” I mutter, in a sleepy voice.“Travis, what is the whole news about?” A sharp feminine voice drifts, immediately yanking off the sleep from my eyes.My heart skips. I sit up straight . “Mom?" Then I bring the phone to my face and look closely.“Don't mom me,” she snaps. “What is going on? What nonsense is this headline this morning?”“What headline?” I frown, rubbing my temples.“The one flooding every damn platform,” she barks. “Turn on your TV right now!”At once, I turn quickly and snatch the remote from the nightstand and switch on the television.A sound crack erupts from my stomach instantly at what I see.My face is plastered across the screen, and the headlines, neatly written in bold letters. “THE CEO OF NEBULUS-XR AND HIS SECRET FAMILY SP

Chapter 15: Anything For Her

Travis “You were lucky. Next time, it'll be messy.” I read the message loud, heart pounding. My pulse climbs. As I turn and look around, there is no sign of anyone except the guards. They're standing their distance. I hasten up and enter the car, then slam the door shut with a heavy thud. “Drive.” I snap. The engine hums low as we pull off, vanishing into the major road. My pulse won't calm. “He dares to threaten me?” I hiss, staring at the city blurring past the tinted glass. “After what he did?” I grip my phone tightly, thumb twitching, then I press a number. “Do you have any updates about the tailing yet?" My voice is low. “Not sir. But we're still working on it.” A husky voice replies. I bring the phone down from my ear and end the call. My eyelids are squeezing out, as a memory flashes back. The trauma from my childhood. It begins to replay, making me hiccup. [Flashback] I sit on the waiting bench, just little above Liam's age, waiting for Mr. Collins, the driver.

Chapter 16: In Love With The Unseen

Elodie “I've missed this room,” Vivian breathes, jogging inside and closing her eyes as the door clicks shut. “The trace of his cologne hangs in every corner.” she says, collapsing into the bed, and rolling from one edge to the other I tilt my head backwards gazing at her, I can't hide the grimace. “Uhhh… now everybody thinks you're his hidden wife.” Vivian’s face shifts, and she squeezes. “I wish I were you.” she mumbles. I stare at her for a moment. “Can you at least stop acting like it's an achievement? Please.” “Ohh…” she burst into laughter. “But it is, for me anyway.” She sits upright, curling her lips. “You're living in my dream,” she says quietly. “While I'm just there. In the illusion.” I know you want all these, Vivian. But I won't deny how good it feels. The peace I drive from seeing my son beam happily around him. “You hate him so much, yet he doesn't have a problem with it.” I tilt my head back. “Vivian, stop.” My voice drops low. “Are you mocking me?” Her e

Chapter 17: Irresistible Pull

Travis I arrive at the D’Luxury Hotel building and match my break. It's one of the best places for relaxation in the city, Nathan owns it. Walking inside the reception, I smile at a staff member at the desk, then ignore other stares landing on me. I head straight for the elevator to the second floor, and when it gets to the VIP lounge, it stops me. As I get in, I spot Nathan at the far end towards my right, already waiting. He waves with a sharp welcoming grin the moment he sees me. “Travis,” he says as I walk towards him. “To what do I owe this urgent pleasure? you look like you've seen a ghost." I force a faint smile, and we hug lightly. “It's worse than that, Nathan." I whisper “Please sit down. I'm all ears.” He says and gestures for me to sit. He then pours two glasses of whiskey, before I say anything, he slides one towards me. I take the glass but I don't sip. Instead, I lean back, exhale deeply before sharing the weight pressing on my shoulders. “T

Chapter 18: The Truth She Doesn't Know

Travis. Pulling to a halt at the slot with a rough stop, I scramble out the car key and I speed inside, dismissing every pause that brings a greeting. My heart pants heavily, sweat dripping down from my forehead. Even the AC in the car I stepped out of could not dry them up. I jog straight up the stairs in haste, as urgency pulses through my veins. Bursts into Elodie’s room without knocking but I find it empty. Just a red handbag lying on her bed, a wrist watch beside it. Then an empty glass with a stain of lipstick sitting on the bistro chair near the bedstand. My eyes shift to her bathroom door. It's slightly open, but as I listen carefully, there's no sound showing any sign of her. “She's not there either.” I mutter under my breath. Without bothering to check further, I shut the door as I figured she'd be with Liam. But when I reach Liam's room, it's empty too. My fear deepens, growing heavier. My hand grip is tight on the knob with tremble. Many thoughts run through my min

Chapter 19: Craving Her

Travis Has she come to say it properly? to fix what I ruined. But when I look closely, the frame holds only a servant. My disappointment is visible enough as I turn and lower back my face pressing on the soft duvet. Eyes stinging sharp. “What do you want?” My voice is low, but sharp and firm. “Sir,” she offers, voice careful enough not to cause any more trouble. “To call you for dinner.” My stomach churn. Food is the least thing that crosses my mind. I'd rather prefer that concern to my hurting heart. “I'm not hungry.” I wave her away, sounding hollow. The flash of the earlier drama still sits raw in my face, biting my chest. There's no way I can go out there to face her. Not after what just happened. “Sir, would you want me to bring it up here?” the maid presses further. “You haven't eaten well for a couple of days now.” I give a dismissive shake, not buying her suggestion. “No. Shut the door when you leave.” “Okay sir.” She says quietly, and shuts the door, slipping out.

Chapter 20: Burning Slowly

Elodie His sharp hazel eyes colour still flickers behind my eyelids, holding something deeper than mere protection. I press my fingers against my temples as guilt rolls through me slowly. I owe him nothing yet I can't seem to escape from him. There's something about him that is beginning to cost me my night sleep. And that kiss, the one I don't like because it sparkles something I thought was long buried, I still carry it carefully. Protecting it like it could mistakenly wash off. Pacing the room as the weight of my action hangs actively on my shoulder. I regret my actions. I should've waited to hear him out first. Travis doesn't deserve that slap. I overstepped. But even if I do, it doesn't look like it, so why won't my mind erase the memory? I press a gentle touch to my lips, feeling the warm moment I had with him. Despite all the rumours about him, he's still gentle and kind inside. And my Liam has become very fond of him. And yes, just like from the hospital when he a

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