All Chapters of DEBT OF DESIRE : Chapter 21 - Chapter 29

I woke to the soft hum of Blackwood Tower settling into morning. Sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, painting streaks of gold across the polished marble. The apartment felt quieter than usual. No city sirens, like I was used to when living with my momNoah was already awake, standing by the window, his gray eyes fixed on the skyline. He hadn’t noticed me yet. I wondered if it had to do with yesterday’s confrontation and the moment we had. Not that it was really a moment tho, the Evelyn issue. “Morning,” I said cautiously, crossing the room in my slippers.He turned, giving me a small nod, no smile. That alone was enough to make my stomach flutter. I poured myself a coffee, fumbling with the mug, and tried to ignore the lingering heat in my cheeks.“You’re quiet,” he observed, his voice low, controlled, familiar yet unreadable.“I’m thinking,” I muttered, though I didn’t elaborate.I was thinking about how stuuupid I was to open up to Noah. I'm not even supposed to l

Noah requested I sit and watch TV instead of watching him cook and I agreed of course. I can't refuse a good spoiling. I was watching TV when the aroma wafted into the living room and gosh, it made me hungry. Its not much to ask for, a husband that prepares dinner for his wife at night. If only this happened every night I would actually enjoy this whole arrangement. I was supposed to avoid so that I won't get tempted to think naughty thoughts with him but here is, making dinner and charming me more than I could hope to control. And I waited about 30 minutes groaning in hunger before he arrived and set the plates on the dining table. He had removed the apron already and he even pulled my chair back for me to sit. I had to pinch myself so I could believe everything was really happening before my eyes. “Here you go” he said shoving a plate full of stuffed pepper casserole “Thanks Noah but I didn't imagine you could cook like this or even do something like this.” I commended

SCARLETT'S POV After leaving the hospital, the drive home was quiet except for mom saying how happy she was that I was safe now. When we arrived at the penthouse, or blackwood tower as Noah preferred calling it, my parents were wowed by it's beauty. I was happy they were happy but unhappy that I had come back here. “I just want to escape and leave everything behind” I thought to myself. Mom cooked for me and even attempted to feed me. The next hour she pushed dad on his wheelchair and the left blackwood tower. I was left alone with the man that almost killed me because of something petty. Not sure I could ever forgive him for it, thank heavens we were not really married. And he wasn't even at the hospital when I woke up. He doesn't have to love me but he doesn't also need to be wicked to me. He walked in saying how late he's going to the office today. Now I would tell him my rules, make it clear I wouldn't be here now if it wasn't for my dad's hospital bills. “Look Noah, you can

Not surprising, Noah cooked a hearty meal and I enjoyed it. After eating, I took the drugs like the doctor prescribed and soon Noah called me to his office.I went promptly and I was blown away by what he said:“I've acquired the building. What you need is an assistant, someone to put out ads, handle interviews and hire the best minds for your project”“Thanks Noah, that wasn't hard after all. How much did everything cost” I asked wanting to know more.“I'm not sure I should tell you but it's worth $10 million dollars. Everything has been paid for, we'll go check it out tomorrow morning” he said smugly “I guess being a maltreated billionaire's wife has it's perks too”“I already apologised Scarlett, no need to rub it in deep”“Why are you flaring up. That's your guilty conscience speaking there. Anyways, I'll just go tell my parents the news, we'll have a party to celebrate this big win in my life and it'll be the best thing ever”“No way I don't have any money to support that, parti

I couldn't sleep well. I tossed and rolled on the bed with nervousness.Plus my phone won’t stop buzzing because of Emails, notifications, messages and mentions.Apparently, mandatory means panic at LinCorp.I sit up in bed with my hair a mess, brain still half asleep, and scroll hrough the chaos. The ladies asking about dress codes while the techies asked about Event logistics or whatever it means. Security confirmations and PR teams asking for photos. Assistants booking fittings. I obviously walked into a new world I had to struggle to navigate. It would be a cute story if Noah could help but I don't even want it, we may be close but it doesn't erase everything. All this for a party I asked for.Noah is already dressed when I step into the kitchen. Crisp shirt and calm expression Like any other morning“You could’ve warned me,” I say, pouring coffee aggressively.“I did,” he replies. “Last night.”“i said party, not corporate circus.”He takes a sip of his own coffee. “Same thi