บททั้งหมดของ Claimed by the Obsessive Billionaires: บทที่ 131 - บทที่ 140

Nikolai Vetrov~•~“My grandfather called me today,” I said to Rafael after Serena had gone up for a nap.He paused, then turned to me slowly, looking away from the TV. “What’d he say?”“Asked me if my vacation wasn’t over.”Rafael arched an eyebrow.“He wants me to return to work.”“Do you want to return?”I nodded without hesitation. “But I have something to tell him that he might not like to hear.” Rafael stared at me. “I want to get rid of the divide in VM global holdings.”He blinked in surprise. “You want to suggest making us run as one company again? Will your grandfather ever allow that?”I shrugged. I didn’t know what his reaction would be, but I knew he wouldn’t want to hear it. The feud between our families had been going on for decades. I doubted just one word from me would change things, but the fact that my grandfather still wanted me back after everything that had happened proved that I was indeed irreplaceable. As for Rafael, his father also wanted him back. If we work

Serena Vale~•~The past week had been crazy busy. When I started working at Moretti International, I never thought they and Vetrov Industries would reunite while I was still alive, but it seemed like Nikolai and Rafael were determined to make it happen.Surprisingly, their families agreed. The ones that mattered anyway. Some of the shareholders also agreed but there were still some people holding on to the feud. The people that benefited from the rivalry. They leaked things about both families, wanting the bond to break before it even started, but Rafael and Nikolai didn’t let it get to them. Instead, they worked harder to suppress malicious rumors about both sides and visited the shareholders individually to convince them.That meant I didn’t see them very often.It wasn’t just on them though. I was also busy, working on my startup. I was searching for companies that needed marketing, creating proposals and sending it to them. Since Rafael and Nikolai weren’t home often, I moved ba

Nikolai Vetrov~•~As soon as Serena texted me that she was ready to leave, I was out of the house instantly. I got in my car and drove straight to the venue of her mixer. I stayed there for about five minutes before they came out. Serena looked magnificent in her red dress. The picture she sent hadn’t done justice to it. The slit flashed her thigh with every step she took. Lila followed behind her with a gold dress that matched Serena’s shoes, but my eyes lasted a second on her before they went back to Serena.I watched as Serena’s eyes searched around the curb before her eyes finally landed on my car. I got out then, rounded the hood, and opened the back door for them wordlessly.Serena grinned and tugged her friend so they would walk faster. Lila got in first, saying a quick thanks. But Serena’s eyes raked over me. “You clean up nice for a chauffeur.”“I’m multitalented.” I shrugged, offering her my hand. As I helped her in, I let my thumb brush the inside of her wrist long enough

Nikolai Vetrov~•~My words hung in the air for a few seconds and Serena’s hand tightened around her fork. Her wide eyes were stuck on mine as she asked, “What?”I exhaled slowly. I didn’t like talking about my parents’ deaths. I didn’t like talking about a suspicion I never got to confirm because the accident happened eighteen years ago. Eight years before I became legal. Twelve years before I had access to important files.I took a seat on the couch opposite hers. “I’m not saying he killed my parents. I don’t know what he was capable of at twenty, but my father spent months working on a piece of software. He poured everything into it. He was weeks away from launch until my birthday night.”A muscle in my jaw ticked at the reminder but I forced myself to keep calm. Serena dropped her plate on the coffee table, giving me all her attention.“My father had been working for days nonstop. I didn’t care then because I was a child so I threw a tantrum when he wasn’t home for my birthday. Th

Serena Vale~•~Lila was much more excited than I was to go office hunting. I wasn’t sure if she slept on the plane or not but she woke me up as soon as she came in with a large cup of coffee and a bag of donuts that were way too sweet to be healthy.I didn’t complain.I needed the distraction. I needed her presence. Tessa always wanted to come with me but she was stuck at some event.“You’re not doing this alone,” she announced like I had any plans on doing it alone in the first place. “I have strong opinions. I won’t let you start your empire in a depressing box.”“Get out, Lila,” I laughed. “Let me shower at least.”She reluctantly left the room, taking the coffee and doughnuts with her. I got in the bathroom, took the quickest shower known to man, and called the agent to let him know we were on our way. When we went downstairs, Lila took my keys and slid into the driver’s seat. I took the passenger's seat, taking a sip of my coffee.“Rule number one,” she said as she started the