Retirement Game Novels & Stories

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And yet… she couldn’t forget the way his lips had felt, the way her body had betrayed he and--Damn it! Her phone buzzed again. ‘Keep going, honey. Remember all he’s done to you and never forget that your revenge is a must.’ Amira swallowed hard, her pulse hammering in her ears. Three months left. That was all the time she had to play this dangerous game. She turned the phone face down in her lap, forcing her expression into something neutral. The men were still talking about alliances, threats, and all things money-related but their voices blurred in her ears. All she could hear was the echo of Alessandro’s words.

This time, she didn't chase after me. When I reached the corner, Isabelle sent me a message. "Mr. Rayner, tomorrow's team building activity is a mystery box game. Are you joining? I heard everyone is guaranteed to get something!" After reading the message, I suddenly smiled and replied. "Sure." The next day, during the company's team building event, I drew a small card. The words on it were not "Thanks for participating." They said, "Today's Lucky Winner." My coworkers laughed and cheered.

I was sent back into the room with the goal of getting names and locations from Brad or I could flip him into an informant. It took me four long days, but finally Brad flipped. He would not wear a wire but agreed to gather information. He was injected with a tracking device should he change his mind and run. He was told if he continued to cooperate he might see me around. I even gave him a hug and told him to be careful before I left and headed home. I really did like Brad and did not want things to go badly. He could get hurt or end up dead. I quickly packed and headed home. It was time to move on to the next phase of the game I was playing with Drake.

"No. We've laid the past to rest, remember, so let's do as you suggest and talk about the future." "Okay. Here's what I've decided. Although I'll continue to support the causes I hold dear, I'm retiring as a pilot and sharing management of the company with Danny. I intend to take an active role in overseeing my father's investments as he always wished me to do. Ruben and Aida have been very loyal to my family, so if you and I get married and you're agreeable, I'd like to live here and keep them and the rest of staff on. How am I doing so far?"

Calling me. The game is on.

“What games?” “Don’t tell me you don’t know about the couple games happening over the next month,” I say, crossing my arms. He rubs his jaw. “We’re here for three weeks, remember? For clarity sake, the retreat runs a month. Games last three weeks, but the results are announced in the last week. So… yes, technically, three weeks to one month.” “Okay, then. If you know all that, why aren’t we playing?” “Because,” he says flatly, “I’m not joining.”

It was late when I got home from work. After showering, I sat on the bed, scrolling through my phone, feeling exhausted. Suddenly, a notification popped up, and my heart skipped a beat. "Top Actress Regina Brooks Celebrates Birthday With a Four-Million-Dollar Diamond Necklace Gifted by a Mysterious Tycoon."

"Hey, you're with my cards. You should use first bank, I got enough money there. You know my pin right?" She just stared at him. She now knows the game he has been playing and there she was thinking he wanted to... He was only trying to frustrate her till she returns his cards and money. Oh wow, nice game plan but hey, it ain't gonna work on her. "Take the clothes to Miriam" laura ordered the sales clerk attending to him " yes ma"she left to the for the cashier "But I wasn't done picking. Anyways its fine"Phil grinned at her. They went over to the cashier where she coated everything and Laura played. Phil took his new clothew and they headed for the car. "Where is your car?" Laura asked as t

"Got it. I'll be back within a week." I pretended to still be asleep, listening as he hung up and walked closer. His footsteps stopped by the bedside. A burning gaze fell on me, and his inner thoughts came through crystal clear. "The family's urging me to go back and take over the business. It's time to wrap up this little game. Mable's gotten boring, but this fool… Maybe I'll pretend to be ill and have my fun with her. Let's see how stupid she really can be." My eyelashes fluttered slightly, but I kept my eyes closed. Inside, I was scoffing coldly.