All Chapters of I PAID A BILLIONAIRE FOR A NIGHT : Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

Chapter 142Arya’s POVI sat in the backseat of the car, one leg crossed over the other, my fingers resting lightly against the armrest as I stared out through the tinted window at the towering glass structure ahead of me.The Donovan Group building, even after everything, it still looked the same.A faint smile tugged at my lips.“Arya.” Milo’s voice broke through my thoughts, sounding calm as always in a way that grounded the chaos that was my mind.“They’ve been waiting for over half an hour already. It seems like you're too important for them to accept you keeping them waiting.” he said with a smile.That made my smile deepen.“Are they angry?”I caught the flicker of amusement in his eyes as he nodded.“They weren’t expecting this, calling a board meeting out of the blue and then not showing up… it’s caused quite a stir.”“Let them stir,” I said softly. “It’ll make this more memorable.”“They’re already questioning your authority,” he continued. “Especially Danielle.”Of course s

Chapter 144Arya’s POVThe moment I turned and walked away from Blake, it felt like I could finally breathe. I let out the breath I didn't realise I was holding, my thoughts going around in a whirlwind.What was it about that man that made it nearly impossible for me to think? I wondered to myself. One second I was close to cursing him out and the next I was letting him hold me in his arms while I was on the verge of a panic attack….“Are you okay?” Milo's question brought me out of my thoughts, and I looked up at him, wondering what was going on behind those calm eyes of his.“I am, but… you didn't need to do that.” I said after a few seconds of both of us walking silently.“Yes, I did,” he replied simply without saying anything else, but I knew that he was worried about my ability to stick to my plans and not let my previous feelings for Blake get in the way. And that worry annoyed me a bit because I could take care of myself and I didn't need him coming to save me all the time.My

Chapter 146Arya’s POVI sat in my office in silence, drumming my fingers against the top of my table as my mind wandered away. The silence was oppressive, pressing against my thoughts, amplifying them, and forcing me to pay attention to them despite how much I tried to ignore it, and nothing was working to distract me.Because no matter how much I tried to focus on the stack of reports laid out before me, my mind refused to stay here and it kept drifting back to my talk with Blake in the elevator.“You walked out on me….” Why would he say that? I sighed, leaning back in my chair and closing my eyes. I could remember that night very well, and if anyone had done the walking out, it definitely wasn't me. My mind drifted back to the hospital five years ago. I remembered the cruel, cold gazes of his family frowning down at me while I sobbed on that hallway floor. They were the ones who rejected me and kicked me out, they were the ones who said he wanted nothing to do with me. And now I'

Chapter 148Arya’s POVThe car moved steadily through the city, the hum of the engine soft and quiet, the perfect background sound for the thoughts going through my head.I didn’t realize I was smiling at first, but then I became aware of the way my face was hurting from the force of it. Perhaps it was the image of Caroline on her knees, her voice breaking and her pride and composure shattered beyond repair. It was still fresh in my mind, and just picturing it made me smile wider.“You look pleased.” Derek’s voice cut through my thoughts, pulling me back to reality.I blinked, the city lights coming back into focus as I stared out the window.“Do I?” I asked lightly, turning my head to face him.His eyes flickered over my face, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.“Yes, you do,” he said.“I am,” I admitted. There was no point pretending otherwise anyway.“I’m glad,” he smiled. “That’s all I wanted.”I didn’t say anything in response, my mind already a million miles away.

Chapter 150Arya’s POVIt was Saturday, and I was no longer Arya Anderson, the world renowned engineer. I was now Arya, Gabriel and Gabriella's mother.My heart felt warm as I watched them scream and run around, playing with other children in the garden of the family hosting the birthday. Children’s laughter rang through the air while colorful balloons swayed lazily on neatly arranged tables, and there was a large trampoline at the center of the garden with children jumping up and down.I stood in a corner, taking it all in and relishing the fact that my children could have a normal childhood, free from worries unlike me.“Arya!” The voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to see Mrs. Leonard walking towards me with a smile.“You made it,” she said warmly, reaching for my hands in greeting.“Of course,” I replied, offering a soft smile. “I wouldn’t miss it, and the children are having so much fun as well.”Her gaze swept over me briefly, and her smile widened even more.“You lo