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CHAPTER 7

Penulis: Author Julian
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-28 12:45:03

“Life is a swift tumble through the clouds, too fast to spend time searching for regrets or chasing wrongs.”

~Lucian Patras

“SORRY ABOUT THAT,” Isadora apologized, stepping further into the room.

Sawyer’s focus shifted, a troubled look flashing in his eyes. His jacket now draped over the chair he’d occupied earlier, but he looked as if he were thinking of putting it back on. Maybe he was mentally collecting his belongings before he made another excuse to leave. She didn’t want him to go—mostly because she didn’t want to be alone.

“Toni’s in bed,” she informed, not sure why that information concerned him.

“Did they have a nice time?”

“Yes. Jamie’s wonderful with her. He took her to Patras.”

He nodded, but made no further comment.

Unsure what to make of the shift in energy, she collected her glass from the bar to buy time, but something was definitely different, and she didn’t understand why.

“Is something wrong, Sawyer?”

His gaze followed her as she came to sit on the empty side of the
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    Was he really back for his jacket? Had he left it there on purpose? He watched her, keeping his distance, like she was some sort of black widow. She mentally laughed. She was about as threatening as a baby bunny.Putting her back to the bar, she gave him room to get his belongings and go. Reaching past her, he slid the jacket off the back of the chair and stilled, close enough for her to see the contrast of silver threaded in the dark hair at his temples.Her skin tingled as breath locked in her lungs, his scent crawling into her. A million moments she should have had collided in her mind, borrowed memories from novels and cinematic romances and what she knew most girls experienced years before approaching her actual age.His arm brushed the front of her blouse and his eyes shut on a whispered curse. Every breath she took tightened her clothing. She was winded, yet standing perfectly still.“Tell me to go. Tell me to forget the jacket,” he whispered, voice low as it scratched along he

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  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 9

    A fire singed beneath her skin, sweeping through her with an intensity so strong she found herself clutching and pulling him closer. He subdued her excitement with gentle touches, tamed the burn into something slow and decadent.The delicate silk at her hips pulled away as his fingers stroked between her thighs. Soft, wet heat waited within her folds. The first caress of his fingers over her sex had her gasping, nervous and excited for what might come.“So soft…” He parted her tender folds and gently probed her slick flesh. Deeper and deeper he pressed until she wasn’t sure if she should cry in pleasure or beg for more.His mouth left her breasts and traveled lower. He slowly kissed down her belly. Her hands fumbled over their discarded clothing until her fingers sifted through his silken hair. She arched sharply as his tongue licked a straight line to the sensitive peak of her sex.“Ah…” The pleasure was so acute she feared she might break from the inside out.Her hands tightened, as

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  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 10

    “As sure as time will fly today, Beautiful flowers will fade away.”~Emily PatrasTHE EVENTS of the last hour settled over her like a cool wind creeping in after a hot summer rain. Her fingers shook as she managed to lift the zipper of her skirt. Buttoning her blouse was not as simple.“Allow me,” Sawyer’s gravelly voice spoke softly behind her as the heat of his tall body seeped through the thin material covering her shoulders.With choppy breaths, she lowered her hands and turned to face him. Sliding each little button through its hole, his gaze remained focused on the task. His fingers gathered her long hair and lifted it over one shoulder, as he pressed a kiss to her neck—apparently over his regret.“Your pulse is racing.”Maybe she should have another drink. Her gaze skated to the bottle of scotch on the floor, thousands of dollars seeping into the priceless Oriental carpet. No, she’d definitely had enough to drink.Taking her hand, he guided her to the small settee, righting the

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  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 11

    As sure as time will fly today, Beautiful flowers will fade away.”~Emily PatrasTHE EVENTS of the last hour settled over her like a cool wind creeping in after a hot summer rain. Her fingers shook as she managed to lift the zipper of her skirt. Buttoning her blouse was not as simple.“Allow me,” Sawyer’s gravelly voice spoke softly behind her as the heat of his tall body seeped through the thin material covering her shoulders.With choppy breaths, she lowered her hands and turned to face him. Sliding each little button through its hole, his gaze remained focused on the task. His fingers gathered her long hair and lifted it over one shoulder, as he pressed a kiss to her neck—apparently over his regret.“Your pulse is racing.”Maybe she should have another drink. Her gaze skated to the bottle of scotch on the floor, thousands of dollars seeping into the priceless Oriental carpet. No, she’d definitely had enough to drink.Taking her hand, he guided her to the small settee, righting the

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  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 12

    Her temples pounded with pressure. This was not the night to make big decisions. Her sex-addled brain was diluted in scotch and now she felt like kicking something.The truth was, it didn’t matter whether she wanted children someday or not. All the wanting in the world wouldn’t make that happen for her without a man—or some decent sperm donors at least. Always an option…Once again, she felt trapped, cornered by the bigger players of the world. This was always the way of things. She was living her life here in this house, doing everything a good sister would do, but it was never her turn to choose the next move. Everything seemed out of reach and she wasn’t sure how or if that might change.Toni wouldn’t be an adult for eight more years. By then she’d be thirty- one. Women of her social status typically married in their early twenties. She couldn’t imagine falling in love that late in life, taking the time to get married, and then the additional time it would take to start a family. S

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  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 13

    “Heart, we will forget him, You and I, tonight!You must forget the warmth he gave, And I will forget the light.When you have done pray tell me, Then I, my thoughts, will dim.”Emily DickensonHeart, We Will Forget HimAS THE DAYS passed there was little word from Lucian and even less from Sawyer. The more time that went by the harder it became not to pick up the phone and ask what was going on, but she’d made it clear to Sawyer she wouldn’t treat this like a traditional relationship and she needed to keep her actions as low maintenance as possible. That meant she couldn’t appear needy in any way.Unsure how affairs worked, Isadora adapted her expectations on a regular basis. It was easy to get upset when he didn’t call, but no amount of longing made her phone ring or gave her the courage to contact him. So she did her best to occupy her free time with other things.Toni had started sixth grade and they spent a lot of time shopping for the school year. If anything, her sister’s tempe

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  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 14

    As Isadora peeled the sweet potatoes for tomorrow, Toni disappeared with the phone. Lucian turned to her and grinned. “She’s growing up too fast.”“The same could be said for you.”He didn’t acknowledge her indisputable observation. “Soon she’ll be able to stay home by herself.”“I don’t see why that’s important. There’s always someone here.” “Exactly.”She frowned at him. “What are you trying to say, Lucian?”He shrugged. “Just pointing out that you aren’t chained to the house.You could make time for yourself.”She rolled her eyes. “I have all the time I need.”“Really? When’s the last time you went on a date?” She laughed at the idea. “I don’t date.”“I know. I’m suggesting you start.”Holding the peeler in her fist, she lowered her hand to the counter and twisted her lips. “And how am I supposed to do that? Go sit at a bar and wait for some stranger to approach? Or perhaps I could just introduce myself then have the luxury of swatting away all the gold digging letches who care not

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  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 15

    Leaving him with a confused expression she retreated to her bedroom, shutting the door firmly behind her. Her eyes closed as she fought for equilibrium. What the heck was wrong with her? She was waspish and emotional, and behaving nothing like herself.Sitting on her bed, she stared at the carpet, waiting for the tension in her shoulders to ease. It seemed even the deepest breath couldn’t penetrate the barrier between her common sense and her anxiety.It aggravated her that a man could make her so unbalanced. She’d been fine, accepting that he wasn’t going to call until she saw Slade and found out Sawyer was doing nothing more than sitting home every night watching reruns. Now her little crush—or whatever this was—had bubbled up and erupted out of control. She had to do something about it, but she couldn’t do anything until she was able to look him in the eye and demand an explanation.She deserved something. Her aggravation only multiplied when she admitted Sawyer wasn’t just any man

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    Parker had appeared her that adore may be liberating and fun, an unashamed strategy in looking for joy that didn’t depend on other people’s suppositions. He appeared her what genuine cherish truly was and presently that she knew, she’d never acknowledge anything less.She would never tell Parker she knew he composed the letter. She would studied it frequently, and in spite of the fact that he’d marked it with another man’s title, it was his cherish that filled the page.Sawyer would have called her bella, but that wasn’t what gave it absent. It was Parker’s heart behind those words, which she recognized way better than her own.He appeared her that the heart seem develop and cherish once more, more profound, longer, epically so. That was how he cherished her and that was how she cherished him. Fair the way adore was implied to be. Open, in living color, not a single gray region to be found.The minute she chose her way, time moved quickly. Days were filled with chuckling and nights we

  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 115

    She grinned. “I know.”He moaned and tapped a hand on the countertop. “I’ll work on it. Attempt to get a few rest. If you’re not feeling way better tomorrow I’m sending Vivian over to check on you.”“Of course you will.” She strolled him to the door.She held up until he cleared out to take her coffee to the cave. Pulling the envelope from her stash she tore open the seal.My Dearest Isadora,If you’re perusing this, at that point I accept I’m gone. I’m so too bad to put you through this, as it has been something I’ve continuously dreaded taking off you to confront alone. I never needed to cause you pain.You wear your heart on your sleeve and cherish without reservation—this I know. No one has ever adored me with the unguarded ease that you have. My as it were lament was cherishing you as well much and not sufficient at the same time.Yes, I adored you. A few days I cherished you so much I couldn’t bear the escalated. Other days I adored you sufficient to thrust you absent, knowing yo

  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 114

    “My secret’s long, cloud and grungy, Love’s calm whispers between the lines.You put down your pride to hold me in your hands, Swearing tears wouldn’t discolor cherishes genuine plans. Your sharp edges, they’re not so rough,Endless digs, and I found love.”Lydia MichaelsMy Edgely BoyISADORA OPENED THE Entryway, startled to see her brother. “Lucian.”She rapidly attempted to camouflage her disheveled appearance, but it was as well late. His keen look missed nothing.“What the hell happened to you? Are you sick?”Tucking her tangled hair behind her ear and closing her cardigan over her wrinkled T-shirt, she welcomed him interior. “I haven’t been feeling my best.”“Have you been to a doctor?”She didn’t require a specialist. “Do you need coffee?”“It’s four o’clock in the evening, Isa. You’re not indeed dressed.”She hadn’t had the vitality to dress in days. “I’m taking a day of rest.” Or five. “Coffee?”He taken after her into the kitchen where a few dishes were stacked in the sink a

  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 113

    My sentiments will not be quelled. You must permit me to tell you how vigorously I appreciate and adore you.”Jane AustenPride And PrejudiceTHE Following MORNING he was showered and out the entryway some time recently nine. He’d returned to Isadora’s house late final night, but she was as responsive as the day some time recently. It was his day to volunteer at The Women’s House, so Isadora anticipated him not to linger.As he got on the street, he pointed his car toward the city. Uncertain where he’d discover the one individual he required, he dialed Scout.“Hello?”“Scout?”“Parker? Is everything all right?” “Yes. I require to talk to Lucian.”There was a long delay taken after by a doubtful, “Why?”“I…” God, a few things were never simple. “I require his offer assistance with something.”“Okay,” she said gradually. “He’s in the shower. Do you need me to have him call you?”“I require to see him. Are you in the city or at the estate?” “We’re at the inn right now.”Not a put he savo

  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 112

    A back entrance driven to the side of the house and he kept his arm around her as he gradually escorted her to his car. He buckled her securely interior and centered on getting her absent from that put as calmly and rapidly as conceivable. The minute they were off the property there appeared a move in the climate, like she seem breathe again.Once they were a few miles absent her phone rang. She drowsily pulled it out and put it against her ear, her voice moo. “Lucian.”She held up as her brother talked. “I had to take off. No, nothing’s wrong.” Her voice seized. “I’ll call you later.”She slipped the phone back into her handbag and rested her head on the window, her look on the world hurrying by as tears streamed down her cheeks.Once they come to her house, she took a shower and he made lunch, but once more she wouldn’t eat. She was calm, but he didn’t require her words. He as it were required her closeness, be that as it may she had to be.He sat on the love seat, as she rested aga

  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 111

    “The to begin with thing to know around trade, Hughes, is that a write can be as deadly as a weapon when you sign your title to something. Continuously keep in mind that.”Slade BishopHE CALLED Isadora a few times as it were to have calm discussions over the phone. The passing hours made things more awful. She couldn’t barge in on the Clerics and inquire around courses of action and had to continue the position of a noiseless mystery in the foundation of somebody else’s life.“Maybe you ought to confess the truth to your family so they get it your grief,” Parker proposed amid one of their calm calls.“No. They’ll never understand.”He suspected she was lumping him in with those who might never get a handle on her torment. “You don’t have to go through this alone, Isa. I’m here. Anything you need.”“I don’t know what I require right now.” It was aggravating how small her voice sounded compared to the ordinary certainty it carried. “I have to go.”The call finished and he wrangled abou

  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 110

    She shaken and misplaced the fight against her cries. Squeezing her confront into her palms she inclined into his lap and groaned. The warm of her tears burnt through the denim of his jeans.He ran his cleared out hand over her back and dialed her brother. “Shh. I’m calling Lucian. We’ll discover out what happened.”The phone rang for a part moment. “Isa?” “Lucian, it’s Parker.”There was a long delay. “What are you doing with my sister’s phone?” “Look, your sister’s disturbed. She inquired me to call. Tell me what happenedto Sawyer Bishop.”His long murmur reverberated over the dead discuss. “I figured she’d be disturbed. She continuously preferred Slade’s dad.”It was unusual hearing Lucian allude to Religious administrator as as it were Slade’s father. He truly was clueless approximately his sister’s private life.“Apparently, he’d been wiped out for a whereas. We’re still attempting to figure out what’s genuine and what’s noise, but Sawyer’s continuously been an amazingly private

  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 109

    “Sometimes Pearl is disturbed almost things I can’t feel. But I cherish her and so I offer assistance her. Indeed when it harms. That’s all I know almost love.”ScoutTHEY Slept in the taking after morning and Parker wasn’t beyond any doubt what time it was when Isa’s phone begun ringing. At to begin with, she disregarded it and they’d fallen back snoozing, but afterward it rang once more and once more, resounding from her satchel downstairs.“I ought to get that,” she moaned, apathetically running a finger over his chest. “Or you might disregard it.”She laughed, sliding her leg over his, as it were to snarl as the phone rang once more. “No one ever calls me.”That wasn’t genuine. Cleric called her, fair not as of late. Parker trusted this wasn’t the return of a awful habit.She slid from the bed and he snickered as she skipped exposed to his closet and came out in an ancient cable sew sweater that come to her knees.Folding his arms behind his head, he appreciated her long legs, con

  • Billionaire secret sweep   CHAPTER 108

    His fingers prodded the sew of her skirt as she inclined her weight into him. Lifting the fabric, he measured her hot small pussy, the warm of her excitement warming his palm. She murmured and drooped into him, her body inclining in between him and the wall.“I need to fuck you, Isadora. Difficult and deep.”Her breath cleared out in a sensitive shudder. He moved his hands to her pullover and lifted it over her head, hurling it aside. Her breasts were so idealize, not as well huge, not as well little. He cherished seeing them in all that costly white lace.He squeezed her areolas through the fabric and she groaned. He thought around their supper discussions. Not the bullshit with her brother, but the critical small insights he learned almost her.“Are you attempting to tell me something with all these books you’ve been making me read?”Her head quieted to his bear, her breath coming quicker as he prodded her areolas. She didn’t reply, so he squeezed harder and she moaned.“Do you need

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