CEO's SECOND CHANCE

CEO's SECOND CHANCE

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Anika Downs, a 25-year-old billionaire heiress, has faced betrayal from those she trusted most, making her wary of love. After discovering her boyfriend’s affair with her best friend and losing her father, she returns to take over her family’s business. As she navigates the challenges of a male-dominated industry, she must also deal with internal corruption, family issues, and the weight of her past. Then Kelvin Anderson, a 27-year-old with a link to Anika’s past, enters the picture. After accidentally wrecking her car, he walks into her office for a job interview, sparking immediate tension. Neither realizes that they share a deeper connection—Kelvin is the man from a one-night stand Anika had a year ago, who vanished without a word. Forced to work together to uncover corporate theft and betrayal, buried feelings between Anika and Kelvin begin to surface. Just as Anika starts to trust again, her ex-boyfriend, Richard, reappears with plans to take over her company, revealing shocking secrets about her father’s death and his own devious plans. Anika now faces a choice: can she let go of her past pain and trust Kelvin, or will betrayal take everything from her once more? CEO’s Second Chance is a billionaire romance full of enemies-to-lovers tension, corporate drama, and a journey of healing and forgiveness. Will Anika regain control of her heart and her company, or will betrayal be her downfall?

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PROLOGUE

Anika let out a sigh as she exited the office room after a recent meeting. The board members of her late father's company had informed her that she was to take over the company shortly, leaving her unsure of what steps to take next.

Reflecting on the words of a highly-ranked member of the company, she felt trapped. Throughout her life, Anika had always felt like a solitary figure, lost in a daunting world and her father's passing had intensified that feeling. 

She struggled to find a sense of purpose, a reason to keep moving forward. However, she found solace and support in her boyfriend, Richard.

From the moment they met, Richard had a way of comforting and uplifting her. His words were like a warm embrace, providing a welcome respite from the cold and indifferent world around her.

Feeling uncertain about herself and her abilities, Anika decided to turn to Richard for guidance, hoping that he would offer some direction. She picked up her phone and called him, but after a long silence, the line went dead; he wasn't answering.

Unable to reach him, she decided to go to his house, knowing that he didn't appreciate unexpected visits but she was going to apologize later. 

Fidgeting along the way, she drove to Richard's house and rang the doorbell repeatedly. Despite her attempts, he wasn't answering which led her to enter his house using his passcode and as she did, voices from his bedroom caught her attention. 

Intrigued and puzzled, she cautiously walked towards the sound as the voices grew louder and clearer, revealing a conversation that seemed far from innocent. 

Her heart pounded in her chest as she strained to listen. "I enjoyed spending time with you. You're the best partner I've ever had," she heard Richard's voice, filled with affection.

She was confused as she as she absorbed his words but before she could process it, she heard a response that made her blood turn cold.

"Shut up. You only say that because you need me for sex," a voice, familiar to Anika's ears, spat out with bitter resentment.

Recognition struck her like a bolt of lightning. She knew that voice all too well. It was her best friend, Victoria.

"That's not the only reason, sweetheart. You know I love you and your irresistible body," Richard's voice carried a hint of mischief.

Disgust washed over Anika as their words pierced her heart, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable. How could they do this to her?

"Then why don't you break up with that bitch if you love me? What's stopping you?" Victoria's voice trembled with urgency and desperation.

"You know I can't love. She is my cash cow. Leaving her would mean no more luxury for you," Richard said.

Anika's mind spun in a whirlwind of emotions - 

betrayal and disbelief. At that moment, she could no longer contain her rage. With a burst of strength, she barged into the bedroom, flinging open the door with a resounding bang.

Both Richard and Victoria froze, their eyes widening in shock and horror at her sudden appearance. Anika's heart sank as she took in the scene before her. 

It was true. Her suspicions had been confirmed. The two people she trusted most had betrayed her in the cruelest way imaginable.

The weight of their betrayal settled heavily upon her shoulder. She looked at Victoria, her best friend- now ex-best friend, who couldn't meet her gaze, her guilt and remorse evident in her trembling form.

"F*ck!" Richard cursed, moving to cover himself with a nearby blanket as he stumbled off the bed.

Anika's chest rose and fell with each ragged breath, her voice trembling with a mix of hurt and anger. "How could you do this to me? After everything I've done for you?"

Richard attempted to approach her, his voice pleading, "Babe, I can explain. It's not what you think. She-"

Before he could finish his sentence, Anika's hand swung through the air, connecting with a resounding slap against his cheek. Richard staggered backward, shock etched across his face. He couldn't believe she was capable of such a display of strength.

"How could you do this to me after all that I've done for you?" she whispered, her voice laced with restrained fury, tears glistening in her eyes. She refused to let him see her pain. He wasn't worth it.

"It's not what it looks like, I swear. I was seduced," he pleaded, attempting to come closer, but she stepped back, sternly warning him.

"Don't," she warned, her eyes filled with hatred. At that moment, Richard knew better than to challenge her.

"Anika, I'm sorry. I never meant it like that. I love you, you know that. I didn't mean any of what I said, I..." Richard tried to reason, but Anika interrupted him.

"You don't know the first thing about love, Richard. You were just using me for your gain. Now I see you for who you truly are. We are over, and I never want to see your face again. If you do, you'll pay for what you've done." she seethed.

"Have a nice life" She gave Victoria a stern look before she turned on her heel and drove straight to the bar where she contemplated her next move.

~*~

Anika walked into the bar and made herself comfortable on a stool then she told the bartender to make her a strong drink. She wasn’t a fan of alcohol but tonight, she wanted to get drunk and forget everything that she had seen or heard earlier.

She took a huge gulp of the alcohol handed to her and her face twisted immediately but she didn't care, she kept drinking.

Anika couldn’t help but reminisce about her and Richard’s relationship. She didn't know why he would do that to her, she had been nothing but nice and faithful to him for the past two years of their relationship. 

She didn’t discriminate against him when he wasn’t able to get a job after they graduated from college. Instead, she helped him and tried to provide for his needs as much as she could.

She should have seen the darker side to him when he became more possessive, more controlling towards her, insisting on knowing every detail of her life. He would criticize her for the things she wore and the people she talked to. He would often get angry or manipulative when she tried to assert her independence. He would also ask her for money openly and she gave him it without complaint.

Despite all of this, she remained submissive to Richard, feeling like she needed him to survive and would always want his opinion on every little thing in her life. 

Like a fool, she would take his advice and do as he pleased, not knowing that he had been cheating on her all along with her best friend and using her for her money.

That wasn't going to happen. She was done with love.

“You should stop drinking; it's getting too much” she heard a voice beside her. 

It was a tall young man; a good-looking man at that and it didn’t help that he had hazel eyes that contrasted with his skin.

“And what if I don’t” she asked but her tone came out flirtatious. The man smirked and sat beside her.

“Then I’ll do this” He collected the drink from her and gulped it at once while staring deep into her eyes.

“Hey, that's mine!” she protested but the handsome man just chuckled in response.

“You should be careful, pretty girls like you shouldn’t get drunk alone, especially in a place like this,” the fine man said and she looked around. She cringed as some men stared hungrily at her body without bothering to hide it.

“I am not drunk” She faced the godly angel beside her. The man arched his brows. 

She rolled her eyes. “Fine I am drunk but slightly, that doesn't mean I don't know how to defend myself though, I'm a tough girl,” she said making the man chuckle again, his dimples visible as he did so. She didn’t know he had one but she wasn’t complaining. 

"Just be careful princess," A smile was still plastered on the man's face and at that moment, she forgot about everything and stared at the man.

“So mind telling me why you are here in the first place?” he asked and just like that, she remembered her sorrows. Her smile vanished, this didn’t go unnoticed by the handsome stranger.

“I am just here to clear my head,” she lied, motioning for the bartender to pour her a drink but the man waved him back. She frowned at him and he gave her a wink in return.

“It doesn’t look like it,” he said, making her sigh.

“I don’t want to talk about it.” Even though she was drunk, she knew better than to spill out all her secrets to a mere stranger.

“Let me guess, you got cheated on,” Her mouth was agape.

“How did you-”

“It’s a common thing.” he chuckled while she just stared at him with an unknown feeling in her heart.

Before she knew it, they locked lips and began kissing.

***

The hotel door was slammed shut as both the stranger and Anika kissed. 

They were in a hotel room, he suggested it when the kiss at the bar was getting intense and immediately carried her and her belongings to his car then drove to a nearby hotel.

She tried unbuttoning his shirt but she couldn’t, not with her shaky hands. She groaned at this and the man chuckled before taking his lips off her and stripped out of his shirt.

Her lips parted as her gaze swept through his perfectly chiseled chest; tattoos mostly covering his hard muscular torso down to his defined arbs, going down and tracing the V-shaped line leading beneath his white underwear just above his pants.

He looked perfect.

“My face is over here,” the man said with a knowing smirk on his face. She rolled her eyes and shut him up with a kiss.

His fingers wrapped around the hem of her dress and pulled it off. Within seconds they were both naked on the hotel bed, skin to skin as their tongues frantically moved against one another. His lips lay light torturous kisses down her neck, chest, and every other part of her body.

“Are you sure you want this?” the man asked, his eyes holding eye contact with hers, asking for permission. 

She nodded her head in consent and only then did he enter her, causing a series of moans to leave her mouth. She gave herself fully to him that night as they both reached ecstasy.

The next morning came and Anika woke up to an empty bed naked, she remembered everything that occurred between her and the man.

“What have I done?” she asked herself in disbelief and began to change back into her clothes quickly. Luckily the man was in the shower so he couldn’t hear her scuffling around.

Once she was done dressing, she grabbed a check that contained a large amount from her bag and placed it on the bed before walking out of the hotel room quietly.

She entered her car and placed her head on the steering wheels, still grasping what she had just done. She wasn’t like that; she was never a one-night stand person so she couldn’t understand why she slept with a stranger.

She wanted to get away from everything, from Richard and Victoria, her sister, and the recent occurrence. The only choice she had was to take the offer given to her by the board members so she picked up her phone and punched in a contact.

“Hello Miss Downs.” the voice said with a formal tone.

“I accept,” she said to him, taking a deep breath before continuing.

“I accept the position of CEO,” she said.

“That’s great ma’am, I'll inform the board members of your decision and we will begin to make preparations for your departure.” the man said.

T.B.C

Noeline.

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PROLOGUE
Anika let out a sigh as she exited the office room after a recent meeting. The board members of her late father's company had informed her that she was to take over the company shortly, leaving her unsure of what steps to take next. Reflecting on the words of a highly-ranked member of the company, she felt trapped. Throughout her life, Anika had always felt like a solitary figure, lost in a daunting world and her father's passing had intensified that feeling. She struggled to find a sense of purpose, a reason to keep moving forward. However, she found solace and support in her boyfriend, Richard. From the moment they met, Richard had a way of comforting and uplifting her. His words were like a warm embrace, providing a welcome respite from the cold and indifferent world around her. Feeling uncertain about herself and her abilities, Anika decided to turn to Richard for guidance, hoping that he would offer some direction. She picked up her phone and called him, but after a long sile
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CHAPTER ONE
Anika’s P.O.V I was awakened by the jarring sound of my phone, which woke me up from my sleep. Groaning, I reached out to switch it off, but then realization hit me like a ton of bricks—it was my first day at my father’s company and I was already running late. Hastily, I got up, clutching the sheet to cover my naked body as I gathered my scattered clothes from the floor. The stranger lying in bed, whose name I still didn't know, stirred awake and sat upright, completely exposed, as I hurriedly dressed. "Hey," he muttered in his unappealing morning voice. It wasn't as alluring as I had initially thought. Ignoring him, I continued to dress but he was unfazed by my disinterest in conversation and kept talking. "Where are you going?" He asked. "I'm getting ready for work," I snapped. A chuckle broke the silence, causing me to turn around. He stood up and approached me then he wrapped his arms around my waist. "Come on, don't leave just yet. Let's stay here a while longer," he
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CHAPTER TWO
Kelvin’s P.O.V I let out a groan as the blaring sound of my alarm pulled me out of my peaceful sleep. Rubbing my eyes, I fumbled to find my phone and stop the endless noise. But as soon as my eyes landed on the time, they widened with panic. Shit. I was running late for my interview. Adrenaline coursed through my veins as I sprung out of bed, racing to the bathroom. I quickly showered, dressed, and gathered all the necessary items in my office bag. With one last glance at the mirror to make sure my appearance was presentable I rushed out of my bedroom and into the living room. "What the fuck!" The exclamation burst from my lips as I clutched my chest in shock. Someone stood in my living room, catching me completely off guard. "Well, good morning to you too, son. You're finally awake," my mom greeted cheerfully, going about stocking up my fridge with fresh groceries while disposing of the old ones. "Mom, you scared the crap out of me. How did you get in here?" I asked once I
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CHAPTER THREE
Kelvin's P.O.V. Exhausted from the events of the day, I slumped lazily onto my couch, carelessly tossing my bag onto the floor. Sleep was all I yearned for at that moment. Closing my eyes, my mind drifted back to the interview earlier. I had done my best to answer the questions professionally, but deep down, I knew I wouldn't get the job. The CEO had thrown non-related questions at me, seemingly trying to corner me and get back at me for what I had said to her. I blamed myself for babbling about someone I hadn't even seen to a stranger, not realizing they could be the one. Sighing, I stood up from the couch and headed towards my bedroom to change. On my way, I noticed a note on the kitchen island. It was from my mom, informing me that she had left some food for me in the freezer. A smile crept onto my face as I finished reading the letter. I loved my mom, especially her cooking. After showering and changing, I made myself comfortable in my room, taking out my laptop to browse
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CHAPTER FOUR
Anika’s P.O.V “You’re home already?” my mom asked as I stepped into the house. “Yeah,” I replied and ran into her arms. I missed her so much. “How was your day at the office?” she asked. “Stressful,” I groaned, letting out a yawn. “I figured. Your father also always complained about work every single day but he never skipped a day from the office except when I forced him to take a break,” my mom said, her eyes twinkling at the mention of my dad. “I know right,” I said and we both chuckled. “I miss him so much,” I admitted. “Same here, I wish he was here with us right now,” my mom sighed. “Me too but I know he is looking after us,” I said to her and she nodded. A voice whispered in my head, 'He would still be alive if you hadn’t made that one decision, you killed him.' I muttered the words of my former therapist in my head and tried to calm myself down. 'I didn’t kill him, it was an accident. Accidents happen.' I didn't want Mom to see me in this state. Thankfully, my mom'
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CHAPTER FIVE
Anika’s P.O.V Three months had passed since my introduction ceremony, and everything in my life had been going well except for my relationship with my sister. I reflected on the conversation we had on Saturday, the day after my congregation when we visited her at her boarding school. *** Andrea reluctantly entered the car and slammed the door. She plopped onto the backseat, her eyes glued to her phone. It was surprising she agreed to come with us in the first place, as she normally wouldn’t. I considered it an improvement and hoped it would last. I drove us to the best restaurant in the area, not far from her school. No one said a word during the drive, which made it awkward. It was strange to see how we were acting like strangers even though we were family, but there was nothing I could do about it. Once inside the restaurant, we were led to the table I had reserved earlier. We sat down, and almost immediately, a waiter came to take our order. I asked for a simple meal, and
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CHAPTER SIX
Kelvin’s P.O.V I couldn't believe it when the CEO accused me of being a stalker simply because I accidentally entered her office. I had stayed overnight to finish my work and needed something to keep me awake. I mistakenly pressed the wrong button on the elevator while trying to get snacks from another floor, and didn't realize my mistake until I arrived. I should have trusted my instincts and stayed away from unfamiliar areas, but I foolishly did the opposite and it led me to be labeled as a creep. It was clear that I couldn't win her over; she disliked me and wouldn't believe anything I said. "I'm sorry," I reluctantly admitted. I probably should have stood up for myself, but I was exhausted at that point. Even if I decided to defend myself, it wouldn't change her opinion of me. I thought I had done a good job of avoiding her these past few months, but fate managed to bring us together and put me in a terrible situation whenever I was around her. “You’re sorry? Do you thin
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CHAPTER SEVEN
Anika’s P.O.V "Are you certain this is accurate?" I questioned the head of finance, studying the company's account statement form. "Yes, ma'am. The company's funds are missing a total of five hundred million dollars, and we have yet to track it down but I assure you that we will do everything within our power to locate where it went to and bring the money back," the man replied. However, his statement failed to alleviate my concerns; instead, it stoked the flames of frustration within me which turned into anger. "You better find it. I expect results by tomorrow. If not, you and your team will be terminated. I can't believe hackers were able to breach our account. What's the point of having you oversee the company's finances if anyone can easily steal from me? I don't still understand how the fuck they were able to access the account easily without alerting our security measures," I demanded. "They were professionals, ma'am," he admitted. "And are you not a professional? I hired y
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CHAPTER EIGHT
Anika’s P.O.V "The finance manager is innocent. He had nothing to do with the missing money; his only mistake was being careless with the company's account," I was informed. "Alright, tell them to release him. You can go," I dismissed them, releasing a sigh as I watched them leave. It had been three weeks, and there was still no progress on the fraud case. The theft had taken a toll on the company, and we were all working tirelessly to recover the stolen funds without raising any suspicions. But so far, our efforts have been in vain. I was doing my best, but it wasn't enough. We needed to brainstorm and find a way to recoup the money before the news got out to the public. That was why I was currently in a meeting with all the department managers, trying to come up with strategies to boost our company's sales and recover the missing funds as quickly as possible. "We could extend employees' working hours to catch up," one of the higher-ups suggested. "But that would mean overwork
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CHAPTER NINE
Kelvin’s P.O.V As soon as I finished getting dressed following my shower, my landline phone rang. I answered it. “Hello?” I greeted the person on the other end of the line. "Hi, Mr. Anderson, this is Rebecca from the front desk. You have a guest named Anika Downs. She claims to be your boss and wants to see you. Should I allow her in?" the receptionist inquired. I was taken back by the unexpected visit. ‘What is she doing here?’ I pondered. It didn't make sense for the CEO of a highly esteemed company to show up at my apartment hours after publicly humiliating me. "Are you still there, Mr. Anderson?" I snapped out of my thoughts. "Yes, please let her in," I permitted. "Alright, I'll send her up," she confirmed. "Thank you, and have a good day," I hung up the phone. I rubbed my forehead and let out a sigh. That woman was perplexed. I wouldn't allow her actions or words to affect me. I intended to handle the situation perfectly and not tolerate any further insults from her.
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