All Chapters of THE VALENTINE PROPOSAL : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

44 Chapters

Chapter 21 Dinner date 2

LIORAA smile quickly spread across my face. I checked myself in the mirror one last time before leaving the room, taking the elevator straight up to the rooftop.The moment the doors opened, I gasped as my eyes landed on a breathtaking sight.Candles were lit across the rooftop, forming a glowing path that led straight to Everett, who stood at the end holding a bouquet of flowers, waiting patiently for me.A soft laugh escaped my lips as I stepped out, my heels clicking gently against the floor while I followed the trail of flickering lights toward him.My smile only widened the closer I got, a warm, fluttering feeling spreading across my chest."Did you do all this?" I asked, my gaze sweeping across the neatly arranged table for two, the candles on it flickering softly in the slightly cool night air.He scratched the back of his neck, a nervous smile tugging at his lips."Yeah, the internet helped. Hope it isn't a complete mess?"I shook my head, letting out a small chuckle as my ey

Chapter 22 Dinner date 3

Liora"It's the way you've been staring at me all night.""How do you mean?" he asked almost innocently, like he wasn't aware of the things he was doing to me with his gaze.I turned my face to the side without replying. A sudden cold breeze swept over the rooftop, causing me to shiver slightly as I rubbed my arms for warmth."We should go inside." I heard Everett, then his seat scraping against the ground as he stood up.I tried standing up too, but the world suddenly spun around my eyes and I had to catch the table to stop myself from falling.Everett rushed over to my side, concern etched on his face."Easy now," he said as he helped me sit back down.He went on one knee, helping me take off my shoes. When his fingers brushed against my feet, I shivered, drawing his gaze up to me."I'm not letting you drink next time," he said almost playfully.My face instantly heated up in embarrassment as he stood up, holding my shoes before hoisting me up into his arms in bridal style like I we

Chapter 23 I'm sorry

"Sorry for keeping you waiting. I was on a call with an important investor."I scoffed at his apology."Can we just get this over with? What did you want to talk to me about?" I asked, leaving no room for greetings or any nonsense."Sit, son," he said, walking over to his seat behind the desk.I took my seat back, wanting to get this over with as quickly as I could."I know by now you're already working out a solution to end this current crisis of yours," he said, interlocking his fingers in front of him as he spoke."Correct, though I wouldn't call this current situation a crisis," I replied."Good, then I assume you're planning to end things with that woman within the week?"It was a question. A very stupid question."That woman has a name, and it's Liora. I think you may have missed it the last time we were here.""I don't care about her name. What matters to me is that you'll be ending things with her."So this was the reason why he called me here. I sighed. My time wasted on this

Chapter 24: Set Terms

~EVERETT~She picked up instantly."I've called you like three times. Why didn't you take my calls?""Why are you calling me?" I snapped, but still managed to keep my voice low. "I told you to text. Just text, Diella.""I thought you’d want to hear this news directly.""What news?" I asked, impatience creeping into my voice."We should meet in person. You never know who might be listening."I pinched the bridge of my nose, exhaling slowly."Fine. Where?""De Venta Hotel. Room 507. Be there in thirty minutes."The line went dead before I could respond.Unbelievable. Of all places, she had to set up a meeting at a hotel.I stared at my phone for a second before heading back to the living room. Liora was exactly where I left her, though the mood had completely changed."I have to leave again," I said, grabbing my jacket and slipping it back on. "Another urgent meeting. I’m sorry.""It’s okay," she replied softly, but the disappointment in her eyes didn’t match her words.I felt like an a

Chapter 25 Old Reunion

~LIORA~I left the penthouse the moment Everett left, needing some fresh air, and time to think about what Everett was up to.There was no doubt he was hiding something from me, but I couldn't figure out what it was exactly. Something at the back of my mind kept gnawing at me that it had something to do with the recent scandal.Diella was also involved in whatever he was hiding from me which even made things all the more harder to comprehend.I went to a small cafe along the road, and ordered coffee. I was wearing shades so no one recognized me.While sipping my coffee and letting my mind wander around, I suddenly heard someone call my name from behind.At first I ignored it, pretending like I didn't hear, until I felt a tap on my shoulder. When I looked back at the person, I gasped recognizing the familiar face."Emily!" I half gasped, half whispered at the same time. "Oh my god.""Is that really you, Liora Jovan?" Emily smiled brightly, as she sat down across from me.It was then I

Chapter 26 The Envelope

~LioraThey left with Julian’s arm around her shoulders.I cleared my tab and also left the cafe to hail a cab. The street was loud and the air smelled like rain. I knew it might start raining at any moment.I got in the back and gave the driver the address to the penthouse."Everett," I called, the moment I entered the penthouse, searching around for him.I was going to follow Emily's advice. I would talk to him. I went straight to his bedroom knocking once on the door, before turning the doorknob and peeking inside.The sound of the showers running reached me.Steam fogged the glass door of the bathroom. The soft glow from the bedside lamp made the room feel warmer than it should. I should leave. He was clearly in the shower and I didn’t want to barge in. But then I saw it. A manila envelope lying right on top of his black silk sheets. It wasn’t sealed properly, the flap slightly open.My curiosity won before my logic could. I stepped closer, picked it up, and my thumb was already s

Chapter 27~A Sensual Night Before The Storm

LioraThe kiss was rough and urgent and it erased every thought in my head. His hand came up to cup my face while my fingers gripped the front of his shirt. Our clothes came off very quickly. His first, then mine. There was no talking. No more silly questions. Just the feeling of skin against skin and the way his mouth moved against mine like he was trying to memorize every inch of me.When the last piece of fabric, my underwear, dropped to the floor, I pulled back slightly, breathless. His forehead rested against mine for a moment as we both tried to catch our breath. His eyes were darker now, pupils blown wide. Mine probably looked the same."Don’t stop this time," I whispered before I could think better of it, and he didn’t.The rest of the night blurred into heat and moans and touches that left marks against my skin I knew I’d see in the morning. Nothing else mattered that night, not the questions I had to ask him or anything else.*****The next morning, I woke up to the sound

Chapter 28 Late Night Calls

~Liora The moment our car stopped in front of Montague building the press swarmed us like bees. Flashes went off before I car could properly even park, and voices were already shouting my name and Everett’s over each other.“Remember Everett will be doing all the talking. Don’t answer more than two questions. Just stick to the notes, Liora,” Margaret said as she pushed the door open.Everett stepped out first and then reached back to help me out. Security formed a tight circle around us but it didn’t stop the microphones from being shoved in our faces. The cold morning air hit me and I pulled the turtleneck higher around my neck without thinking.A small podium had been set up on the building steps with the Montague logo behind it. Reporters were packed behind the barricades three or four rows deep and cameras lined the sidewalk all the way down the street.Everett stepped up to the podium first and pulled me to stand beside him. His hand brushed mine for just a second under the ed

Chapter 29 You Don't Trust Me

~LioraThe next second, his expression quickly returned to how it was, like the guilt I thought I saw was just my own imagination."What late-night call?"I scoffed. Was he seriously being for real right now?"Unbelievable. Are you going to keep lying straight to my face? I know you went to see her, so just admit it already!" My voice rose higher than I intended, but I didn't care."It's complicated and you wouldn't understand," he said, his tone too calm for the fire burning in my chest."Complicated? That's your excuse? You think I can't handle complicated?" I stepped forward, my heels clicking sharply against the marble floor of his office. Everett sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "Liora, please. This isn't the time or place.""Oh, so there's a time and place for cheating?" The word tasted bitter the moment it left my mouth.His jaw tightened. "I don't know what you think I was meeting her for, but I didn't cheat on you.""Then explain it!" I said, waiting for him to speak

Chapter 30 Flynn

LioraThe man's lips stretched into a predatory smile through his reflection in the mirror.I spun around quickly, keeping my face blank even though my heart was slamming against my chest."What the hell are you doing in here," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "This is a female bathroom in case you forgot to read the sign at the door.""You walked away before I could finish talking." He took a step closer, ignoring what I'd just said. "That was very rude.""Get out." He laughed, low and lazy, like I had said something he found funny. His eyes moved over my body in that same slow, disgusting way they had at the bar."Relax. I just want to talk.""I don't want to talk to you, so get out before I scream," I warned, trying to still sound calm, but I was pissing myself on the inside.No one would hear me even if I screamed.His face darkened, displeased by my words, and the next instant, he reached out and grabbed my wrist.I opened my mouth and the scream that came out was sharp a

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