All Chapters of Sixty Days In The Billionaire's Arms: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Serena’s Pov “You’re not Mr. Hargrove.” The words slipped out before I could stop them. The man behind the massive desk wasn’t the balding loan officer I’d spoken to twice before. This guy was younger, sharper, in a black suit that probably cost more than my rent for a year. His eyes, dark, unreadable, locked onto mine the second I stepped through the door like he’d been waiting for me. “Sit down, Serena.” His voice was low, calm, the kind that didn’t need to raise itself to be obeyed. I stayed standing, clutching the strap of my bag like a lifeline. “I had a meeting with Mr. Hargrove about my loan. If this is some kind of mistake….” “It’s not.” He leaned back slightly, still watching me. “I’m Nate Calloway. This is my company.” Calloway. As in Calloway Financial. My stomach dropped. I’d seen his name on the documents, but I never imagined the actual man. He looked like he belonged on the cover of a magazine, not behind a desk deciding whether my family sank or swam. I forced

Serena's Pov The elevator ride down felt like descending into hell. Nate’s hand stayed on my back the whole time, warm, steady, completely fake. I wanted to shrug it off but remembered the contract. Appear in love. Starting now.“How did reporters even know?” I hissed under my breath.“Someone always talks.” His voice was calm, but his jaw was tight. “Just follow my lead.”The doors opened and camera flashes exploded. Voices shouted questions all at once.“Mr. Calloway, is this your new girlfriend?”“Who is she?”“Nate! Over here!”He pulled me closer, tucking me against his side like I belonged there. “Gentlemen, this is Serena Voss. My fiancée.”The word sent a shock through me. Fiancée. God.A reporter shoved a recorder closer. “Fiancée? When did this happen? You’ve never been seen with anyone seriously before.”Nate smiled, that polished, charming smile that probably closed million-dollar deals. “Some things are worth keeping private until they’re certain. We’re certain.”They tu

Serena's Pov "Last month?" The words tasted like ash in my mouth.Nate's face stayed composed, but I felt his hand tense around mine. "Victoria is exaggerating. We haven't spoken in months.""Liar," Victoria said sweetly, flipping her hair. "You called me, remember? Said you needed someone who understood your world. Not some… charity case."People at nearby tables were staring. Phones were coming out. This was going to be all over the internet in minutes.I stood up, pulling my hand free. "I need some air."Nate rose too. "Serena, wait…""No." I looked at him, chest tight. "You said no secrets. You said this was just business. Was any of it true?"Victoria smirked. "Oh honey. With Nate, it's never just business."I turned and walked toward the back exit, ignoring the whispers. My cheap heels clicked against the fancy floor. I pushed through the door into a quiet alley, breathing hard.Nate followed seconds later. "Serena, stop. Let me explain.""Explain what?" I spun around. "That yo