All Chapters of The Reluctant Daddy CEO : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

ASHLEY. I walked out of the organization as my phone rang again. Incessant this time so I couldn't ignore it. 'What do you want this time, mom?' I said the last part with so much venom.Not like the woman deserved any good from me.'That’s no way to greet your mom, daughter. Or should I say step-mom?' She giggled.I continued walking, needing to get to the bus stop. I had another interview for a waitresimg job. It's a plan B in case I don't get this job.I didn't reply to her, just wanting to get over with this conversation. “Money. I want money.” she finally said. “I told you that I got fired.”“Lily would suffer for it,” she said sweetly.I stopped walking and clenched my fist. "Don't you dare do anything to her,” I seethed out.She chuckled. “I want it before the end of today.”With that, she hung up on me. She was my dad's worst mistake. My actual mom died when I was a toddler. It's my dad and I until I turned eight. He met her and decided she was his second chance at love

ASHLEY."Lend me your blue shirt, Maya. It would go well with my black skirt tomorrow," I said after swallowing the food in my mouth."Sure. Still can't believe you're going to be working with my crush up close." She squealed.I rolled my eyes at her. She's one of his fans."It’s nothing special."She glared at me like I ate her favorite candy. "People will kill for the spot."I swallowed the sandwich in my mouth before replying. "I wouldn't."She looked at me like she realized she was wasting her time discussing this with me.We didn't have much foodstuffs, so we made a turkey sandwich for dinner."The pay is good. It would help you a lot," she said after a while."Maybe we can finally move from this neighborhood downtown to somewhere safer."She smiled at me. "You have other problems to worry about."I pushed my hair out of my face and sighed. She knew about Melissa. We have been friends since high school, so we knew everything about each other. Her family helped me a lot. Her mom

NICHOLAS I glanced at Ashley as she managed to get that baby to shut up. I could feel my driver staring at us through the rearview mirror. He knew better than to say anything.I remember nothing of the night that baby's mother was talking about. I would never sleep with a girl without protection. I was definitely not the father, even though she had most of my features. Looks could be deceiving. I wasn’t her father. I couldn't wait to get to the hospital and get the test over with. And to return her back to whoever her mother was.The driver pulled up in the car park of the hospital. Ashley was about to get down, but I held her hand back.She froze, and her eyes looked down where our hands touched. I cleared my throat. I retracted my hand. "He would send someone to come get us."She nodded in understanding. The paparazzi could be lurking in the shadow. The last thing I needed was a baby scandal. One I had no relationship with. Someone knocked on the door."Unlock the door

ASHLEY "An offer?" I repeated. "Yes, Miss Walker," he replied. "It’s simple, and the pay will be better than what you are getting now."My ears perked up at the last part.More money?!That way, I could send money to Melissa and still have enough for myself. And also the money to finally get a good lawyer that could help me with Lily’s custody."What is it?" He leaned back in his seat. "The girl clearly needs a nanny. I don't want to risk too many people knowing about her. You're the perfect one for the job."Luciana's nanny?I could say I was good with kids. I basically raised Lily, and I did some babysitting gigs years ago."You don't even know if I am good with kids," I deadpanned. "Does it matter? Just see to her needs."He didn't even care about her.What a father!"I will have to resign as your personal assistant."He smirked. "You were a good one, but you can be replaced."My chest tightened at his words, and I couldn't explain why.I could be replaced. He leaned forwar

NICHOLAS. I slowly opened my eyes while adjusting to the bright light. The pounding in my head - a reminder of what I was up to last night.I heard soft snores and looked at the other side of the bed. I groaned at the sight.Why was she still here?I sat upright prepared for what comes afterwards.I tapped her a few times before her eyes fluttered open. She smiled and leaned her head on the bedrest.The comforters hiding her naked body dipped a little to show off her beautiful skin.I wouldn't mind taking her again if I didn't have the one-time rule. Having sex with a woman more than once always made them think I felt something for me. That always led to a lot of emotional baggage. One, I wasn't ready to deal with it.I cleared my throat before staring back at her. "Why are you still here?"She looked shocked, but she quickly masked her emotion. "We’re both exhausted from last night's activities.""Leave now. It's morning."Her eyes narrowed at me.Expected. I got out of bed and