Semua Bab After I Left the Billionaire: Bab 61 - Bab 67

(Nash)I see the spark in her eyes when she looks at him.It’s too quick. I know Ivy. She’s a slow burn, she always has been.She’s just trying to make me jealous by pretending she is into Isaac Vargo.She came here with Robert. She wore that dress.She made sure everyone saw her looking perfect without me.And now Isaac Varga is holding her hand on a stage in front of the entire room.Fine.I can handle jealousy.What I can’t handle is Varga standing beside my ex-wife pretending, when I know exactly why he is here.He isn’t in this city because he suddenly cares about a hospital fundraiser.He’s here for Hawke Industries.The board thinks I don’t know what they’re doing.They think they can circle my company, talk about stability, push me into therapy, and invite a company like Varga into this city as though I’ll just let them replace me.They’re wrong.Isaac takes the microphone from the host. His Hungarian accent is obvious.“Thank you for inviting me tonight,” he says. “I’m proud

(Piper)I wake up at Hawke Mansion wearing a diamond ring that could probably fund a small country.For a few seconds, I just look at it.Nash Hawke asked me to marry him.Not Ivy. Me.I know he didn’t say all the words I wanted to hear. Not exactly. But he got down on one knee in front of everyone. He gave me his grandmother’s ring.He made a promise. That matters.By the time I come downstairs to collect my coffee, Eleanor has already left for the hospital to see Owen.Nash is at the office, trying to convince the board he still has control of Hawke Industries.Which means I have the whole day here alone.I walk through the mansion with my coffee made perfectly for me, looking at it properly.The polished floors. The original art. The staff who know exactly how to make what you want and have it appear without anyone asking.This isn’t just Nash’s parents’ home.It’s my future home.My baby’s home. The heir of Hawke Industries home.Nash had better save this company. If I have to ge

(Ivy)Dad is still in his office when I find him.“Hey,” I say.He looks up and gives me a tired smile. “Hey, sweetheart. How’s the new job?”He gets up and gives me the longest hug. It’s been too long.I must get back to my regular routine of checking in with him. I miss him so much.“Big. Busy. A little terrifying.”“You’re perfect for that job and you’ve already smashed the donation ceiling. Sorry I couldn’t make it. I’m not comfortable with public appearances yet.”I sit in the chair opposite him. “Piper was brought into the hospital yesterday.”Dad’s expression changes immediately. “Why are you treating her after what she did to you?”“Because it’s my job and that baby never did anything.”“I don’t know how you do it, Ivy. What they both did to you is disgusting. I’ll never forgive either of them.”“Has Alexa checked in with Piper lately?” I ask.Dad’s mouth tightens. “Alexa says she will stand by me and my decisions.”“So you deny her time with Piper and her baby? Like it or not

(Nash)Hannah is already at my desk when I get into the office.She’s got her laptop open, two coffees waiting, and a stack of files arranged in a way that makes it look as though the company might actually survive the week.“Morning, Mr. Hawke.”“Morning, Hannah.”She slides one coffee toward me. “Black, no sugar.”“You’re learning.”“You’re a very good teacher. I’m looking forward to you teaching me a lot more.”She says it with a little smile. Her eyes glint and I know what she means.But I let it go. Hannah has stepped in and been an amazing PA.She is good at her job. Better than good.I sit down and open the first file. “What’s first?”“Your review meeting with the board at eleven. Dr. Ward at two. Then the communications team wants you to approve the statement about your engagement.”“Fine. What else?”“Isaac Varga’s people have requested a meeting with the board tomorrow.”My hand stops over the page. “Denied.”“They didn’t ask you.”“Then tell the board not to entertain him.”