All Chapters of You're Mine: An Unexpected Love : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Emma’s POV“You’re not leaving.”My mother’s voice trembled, but her words were firm.“I’m leaving,” I shot back. “That’s my decision. I’m not a child anymore. I’m twenty-three.”Silence pressed down on the room.I turned to my dad. His disappointed stare hit harder than a slap. My chest tightened. The words slipped out before I could stop them.“Do you even love me at all?”“Emma!” my dad thundered. “How could you say that? You know we love you.”“Then why won’t you let me go?”“We can’t just let you move back to New York after what happened two years ago,” he said, voice rising. “What parent would willingly send their child back to the country that almost destroyed her?”The memory burned sharp andunwelcome.“That won’t happen again,” I said quickly. “I was naïve then. I trusted the wrong people. I’m not that girl anymore.”“You’re not leaving. And that’s final.”Tears stung my eyes.“No,” I whispered, shaking my head. “I’m leaving. That’s final. I make my own decisions now.”I sto

Alexander’s POVThe moment I stepped into the club, my eyes swept across the room..flashing lights, bodies pressed together on the dance floor, the bass vibrating through the floor. I took in everything. The VIP section to my left. The amber glow of the bar to my right. The men pretending not to stare. The women who didn’t even try.A lady approached me, hips swaying confidently. I gave her one look..cold and uninterested. She turned back immediately. Not tonight.Eyes followed me as I made my way toward the VIP. Some stared lustfully. Others watched with envy. It wasn’t my business. I didn’t even know why I was here.When I needed to clear my head, I did that at the private bar in my penthouse. Not here. Not in noise. Not in chaos. Yet here I was.I pushed open the VIP door, expecting to see Ethan and his so-called “client.” Only Ethan was there, typing on his phone. I sat down, a small smile playing on my lips.“Where is she?”“I’m not in for your teasing,” Ethan said without lookin

Emma's POVAs I stood there, completely speechless, my eyes fell on the shiny nameplate casually sitting on his desk. It was so simple, yet it carried a lot of significance.ALEXANDER WALTONChief Executive OfficerMy heart dropped, and I could feel the color rushing out of my face as if someone flipped a switch. This wasn’t just some random dude I had bumped into at the club , this was the CEO of the company I was interviewing for! What were the chances?How did I completely miss something so important? A quick Google search could've told me who the CEO was! My mind was racing. Was Lila mixed up in this? But that doesn't add up; she hardly even saw him that night; just a blur. I had so many questions. What do I do now? Should I say sorry for ruining his clothes? How do I even start that conversation?I forced myself to look at him again, and our eyes locked. He was giving nothing away. Could he be secretly plotting my demise? Was he thinking about kicking me out of this interview? M

Emma's POV My alarm went off at exactly 6:30 a.m.For a moment, I just stared at the ceiling, letting reality sink in.Today was my first day at Walton Apex capital..I glanced at the clock again. Morning routines are back, and I'm definitely not a morning person!I stepped into the bathroom, quickly freshening up before getting dressed. I kept my outfit simple but professional, beige tailored trousers paired with a fitted black top and sleek black heels. I packed my hair into a ponytail; it always helped me focus. After applying a light touch of makeup, I looked at myself in the mirror. Simple. Polished. Ready. I stepped out of my room and into the living room. Lila was already there with her coffee, and when our eyes met, a big smile spread across her face."You look amazing! Totally a 10/10," she said, handing me a cup of coffee."Thanks, babe," I replied, taking a sip of my drink."I'm giving you a ride to work today," Lila said."Aw, that’s really nice of you," I told her."Yo

Alexander's POV Watching Emma laugh did something strange to me. It was the kind of sound I could listen to every day and never get tired of. Everything about her was different, and every moment we spent together only made me want her more.My mind drifted back to earlier this morning when she almost shook Foster’s hand. I didn’t like it. Not one bit. And when Eric called her that stupid pet name, the sudden urge to punch him nearly took over.Was I… jealous?The truth was, whenever Emma was around, I found myself reacting in ways I couldn’t even explain.“Sir, I need to use the restroom,” she said suddenly.“Okay, Emma,” I replied.I watched her walk away, her hair still tied in that stubborn ponytail. A smile tugged at my lips.Stubborn girl.My mind flashed back to what happened in my office earlier. All I had wanted was for her hair to be down. She looked beautiful no matter what, but when her hair was loose… God.When I loosened her ponytail that morning, the urge to push her ag