I PAID A BILLIONAIRE FOR A NIGHT のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 131 - チャプター 140

Chapter 131Arya’s POVThe door shut behind me, and it finally felt like I could breathe. Seeing Blake today was…unexpected. I always knew that I was going to run into him after coming back. Hell, it was part of the plan anyway. But the shock on his face as he stared at me, the way his voice had sounded when he said my name. I dragged in a slow breath, but it didn’t help.“This wasn’t how it was supposed to happen,” I said finally, my voice quieter than I intended. “How did you not know he’d be there? Of all the roads in the city, that’s where we run into him?”Milo exhaled softly, then glanced at me.“I didn’t plan that,” he said simply.I let out a short, disbelieving laugh.“Look at me,” he said gently.I hesitated for a second before turning to stare at him. “Take a deep breath,” he said.I almost rolled my eyes at his attempts to calm me down, but I decided to humour him. “Your plan is not ruined,” Milo continued. “If anything, this works in your favor. After all, you're the la

Chapter 133Blake’s POVI pulled out of the driveway and drove down to the Coopers house. They were a family with children that Casey had grown close to and they often had playdates so I wasn't too worried about his safety, I was more worried about his mental health.What would he think when it was already this late and nobody had come for him? How would he feel?The drive felt longer than it should have, but after the accident five years ago, I knew better than to drive in a state of anxiety, so I watched the road, driving carefully while still going as fast as I could.Every slow-moving car ahead of me felt like an obstacle deliberately placed in my path. My fingers tapped restlessly against the steering wheel, my jaw clenched so tightly it began to ache.What kind of mother forgets her own child? How could she sit there having dinner and gossiping about someone else while neglecting her child without a care in the world?Shaking my head from those thoughts, I pressed harder on the

Chapter 135Blake’s POVCasey was already asleep by the time I got home, and I carried him carefully up the stairs, his small body warm and relaxed in my arms, his head resting against my shoulder. He stirred slightly when I adjusted my hold, his fingers curling weakly into my shirt before going still again. Even after everything today — after being lost and scared — he had still fallen asleep peacefully in my arms.The house was dark and quiet as we walked through, and I didn't mind it. I was not in the mood to talk to anyone right now.I stepped into his room quietly and walked over to the bed, lowering him gently onto the mattress. He shifted and turned onto his side, his breathing soft and even as he clutched his teddy.For a few seconds, I just stood there watching him and convincing myself that he was really okay. Slowly, I reached out and brushed his hair back from his face, my fingers lingering there longer than necessary. Then I pulled the blanket up over him, tucking it ligh

Chapter 137Blake’s POVI buried my face in my hands, trying to stop the headache I could feel coming. It had been days already, and after a lot of failed attempts, we still had not been able to reach AA, and the Japanese investors were already getting impatient.Tucker walked into the office without knocking, which told me that what he was about to say is something I wouldn't likeHe rarely skipped formalities unless something was important .“Blake,” he said, holding his tablet like it carried bad news.I didn’t look up immediately, instead I finished signing the document in front of me, capped my pen, and then leaned back in my chair.“Is it her?” I asked.“Yes. AA’s management just responded.”Finally! It had taken days of calls being ignored, meetings declined, and messages left unanswered. For someone who wanted to work with a racing team, she had made herself nearly impossible to reach.“Read it,” I said.Tucker hesitated, and I knew that what was coming was bad news.He clear

Chapter 139Blake’s POVI was late, and I knew it as I stepped out of the car and walked towards the entrance, ignoring Ivy as she expected me to walk hand in hand with her. These events were always the same, the same faces, the same rehearsed smiles and small talk that circled around money and gossip. I only ever attended them because I needed to, but I didn't plan on staying long enough to be dragged into conversation with anyone.I adjusted my cufflinks as I walked toward the entrance, my expression composed, but my mind elsewhere, until I stepped inside and my gaze landed on her and everything stopped. The air was filled with soft music and quiet applause, but none of that registered the moment my eyes landed on the stage and on Arya.She stood there looking like she belonged in this room more than anyone else. She looked regal in her dress and the tiara sitting daintily on her head.My jaw tightened slightly as I watched her turn, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, completely un