Semua Bab Played by the Billionaire (English): Bab 21 - Bab 30

Joy stared at the child who ran away. What the child said would not leave her mind. She did not know if she should feel thrilled or not. But anyway, she shook her head, why would she feel that way?"Are you big brother Alex's girlfriend?"Those words seemed so easy to say. But for her, it only meant three months. Just a contract or an agreement where she needed to pretend. And after that, nothing more. It was like an instant ending to their love story.She took a deep breath before looking again at the clothes hanging in front of her."Focus, Joy, this is just a job."She went near a rack filled with simple blouses. This was what she liked more, the clothes that did not have too many designs and could be worn anywhere. She touched a blue blouse."This looks beautiful." She nodded while looking at the clothes. "Maybe this is okay, I will just take this."When she looked at the price tag, she almost closed her eyes."Eighteen..." she whispered softly. "Eighteen thousand?" She felt like

After a few hours of shopping, Joy and Alexander finally left the mall.The store workers put many shopping bags one by one into the back of the car. She could not count how many there were. All she knew was that she was bringing home more new things now than all the things she saved up for during college.She sighed while looking at the paper bags."Alexander, are you sure we really need all of that?""Yes."She shook her head. "There are just so many.""You chose most of them.""But I did not know you would actually buy them!"Joy smiled a little when she remembered what happened inside the clothing store.She returned the clothes many times because of the price, but in the end, she still agreed to pick a few pieces. She did not know if it was because of the contract or because she did not want to argue with Alexander anymore. Maybe both.They got inside the car. Joy sat beside Alexander while the car moved quietly out of the parking area.In the first few minutes, she said nothing.

Joy stayed staring at the paper. It was like she needed to read what was written many times before every word she read completely entered her mind. Because of it, she felt like the whole world was spinning.CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLIC APPEARANCE CLAUSEShe slowly frowned."Wait." She raised the folder. "Is this the problem you are talking about?""Yes.""But why did I only see this now?"Her look went down to the pages. She could not remember if she read this at first. All she knew was, when she signed the contract, she was too busy thinking about how she would get a job and a place to live.She read some lines there and she frowned even more."Public appearances?"Alexander nodded. "You'll need to accompany me to certain events."She looked at him. "Events?""Business dinners, charity functions, and you know some private gatherings."Her mouth opened. "Wait." She raised one finger. "Does this mean, I need to go with you to the parties you will go to, is that it?""Some.""Business din

Two days passed very fast in Joy's life. Every hour made her feel nervous because why does time run so fast here in Alexander's big house?And before she knew it, the day of the charity party arrived. She was busy preparing all afternoon. She did not know why she felt more nervous now than on her first day entering the big house.At first, she only thought about work. Now, there is an event and there are business people. She felt more stressed when she found out that there are politicians joining and there is media too. What is that? Is she a movie star now because there is media?And most of all, she needs to stand beside Alexander and pretend that this kind of life is just normal for her. Which is not really true. It just makes her feel annoyed.She looked at herself in the mirror. She was already wearing the dark blue dress she chose two days ago.Its design was simple, but it looked beautiful. The cloth followed her body without being too tight, while it shined a little with her e

It was very quiet inside the nice car while they were going home. Only the soft sound of the engine and the cold of the air conditioner could be heard.Joy leaned on the soft and cold leather seat. She just looked out the window, watching the city lights slide fast on the glass.She really felt the heaviness of her whole body.Her legs were hurting, and she felt like her feet were becoming numb in the shoes she was wearing.She really wanted to close her eyes and sleep.But no matter how hard she tried, sleep did not visit her.Because what happened at the party was playing again and again in her mind. So many people, so many cameras, but most of all... there was only one word she could not remove from her brain.Very.She took a deep breath, breaking the quietness."Alexander.""Yes?" He answered, not even taking his look off the road."Can I ask you a question?""Go ahead."She fixed how she sat a little. She played with her fingers while looking for the right thing to say."When yo