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The Woman He Loved

Penulis: Winifred K
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-10-06 18:17:59

Meanwhile, Alexander was interrupted from his work by his phone ringing.

Checking the caller ID, he answered gently, "Melissa..."

"Alex, when are you coming to pick me up? You promised to take me to your villa today!" Melissa whined. Alexander had said he would take her to his villa, but it was already late, and he hadn't shown up.

"..." Alexander fell silent.

He was reluctant to have Melissa stay at his place, especially since Phoebe was there. Concerns began to creep in.

"Don't you want me to go?" Melissa's voice trembled, as if she might cry, and Alexander felt a wave of guilt.

"Melissa, how could I not want you? I'm in a meeting right now, but I'll come to get you as soon as I'm done, okay?" he reassured her softly, maintaining his usual tenderness.

"You better not be lying to me..."

"When have I ever lied to you?" Alexander chuckled, chatting with Melissa for a little longer before hanging up.

After ending the call, he pinched the bridge of his nose, then dialed another number.

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  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   Someone Insignificant

    "Alex... who is she?" Melissa's sharp eyes landed on Phoebe sitting at the dining table, her voice soft and curious.Then she turned to Alexander, smiling sweetly, "Is she your wife?""Melissa, don't pay attention to her; she's just someone insignificant.""Should I take you to the bedroom to rest?" Alexander withdrew his gaze and said gently.Phoebe was taken aback, her mind replaying his words—she let out a bitter smile. So she was considered insignificant?"Actually, I am a bit tired..." Melissa glanced at Phoebe before leaning against Alexander, lazily closing her eyes."I'll take you to rest right away..." Alexander affectionately brushed Melissa's nose and wrapped his arm around her slender waist as they headed upstairs.Watching their perfect silhouettes fade away, Phoebe felt tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.Just last night in the hospital, he had been so passionately asking for her, yet today, he spoke such cold and hurtful words.What did he really think of her?

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-06
  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   Damn It, Was She Crying?

    The next morning, Phoebe woke up to find Alexander already gone. Last night, she had dreamt of him... She shook her head and let out a bitter smile.How could he possibly have held her while sleeping? He was probably with that beautiful girl. The thought made her heart ache even more. She sniffed and forced herself to stop overthinking.Today, she had to go to school. If she skipped again, she might get a warning from the administration. She had already missed many classes this semester, and it was a crucial one. She couldn't let her academics fall apart. In ten minutes, she got ready quickly, grabbed her things, and headed downstairs. It was 8 a.m., and she thought she had woken up early enough, but when she reached the dining area, she saw Alexander and that girl having a cozy breakfast together.Watching their intimate interaction made her heart feel heavy. Not wanting them to notice her, Phoebe quietly moved toward the door, her footsteps light and almost soundless. Just

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-07
  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night    She Wants To Leave

    Inside the cramped car, the atmosphere was so tense it felt suffocating. "SHUT UP! STOP CRYING!" Alexander yelled in frustration. Ever since he had dragged her into the car, Phoebe hadn't stopped crying. He had planned to scold her thoroughly, but the moment he saw her tears, his anger dissipated. Her endless sobbing was driving him crazy. He couldn't stand women's tears—except for Melissa and Hermosa. Any other woman's tears were unbearable to him. Phoebe covered her face, crying sorrowfully. She didn't want to cry in front of him, but the more he yelled at her, the more uncontrollable her tears became. "Damn it, how many times do I have to tell you to stop crying?" Alexander's brow furrowed deeply, veins bulging on his hands as he gripped the steering wheel tightly. Phoebe, exhausted from crying, bit her lip and wiped away her tears, her pale fingers trembling. She had been so overwhelmed just now, but after releasing her emotions, she felt a little better. She rarely cr

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-07
  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   *Punishment

    Alexander's black suit was perfectly tailored, fitting him impeccably."Get away from me, YOU BASTARD! You can't treat me like this!" Phoebe screamed, her face suddenly pale with disbelief. How could he be so cruel to her? Even as his mistress, she still had her dignity.She struggled against him, but his strength was overwhelming."You better learn to obey me, or you'll only be making things worse for yourself!" Alexander growled, ripping her clothes and yanking her hair with brutal force. He had indulged her defiance once or twice, but he wouldn't let her act out every time."You have no right to do this to me!" Phoebe shrieked, fighting to free herself."I have every right—because I bought you!" Without any foreplay, he thrust into her roughly, determined to show her that anyone, man or woman, who opposed him would meet a terrible fate."Ah! I'm not your whore! You can't treat me this way! I hate you—I hate you!"He wasn't human. He was a monster. A beast.Alexander's eyes narrowed.

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-08
  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   Strangely Tender

    After thinking for a moment, Phoebe glanced up at Alexander, but quickly lowered her head again.She tried to reassure herself—after all, they had already been intimate many times, and he had seen her body, even done more than just look.There was no reason to feel shy anymore.With this in mind, she stopped hesitating and picked up her underwear.Turning her back to him, she quickly put on her bra and panties.However, she struggled to fasten the clasp on her bra. After several attempts, she furrowed her brows in frustration. Normally, she didn't have such trouble—why were her fingers slipping today?Suddenly, she felt a wave of warmth near her back, causing her to tremble slightly. He had approached without her noticing.Her focus had been on the bra, and she hadn't heard his footsteps. But then again, she remembered clearly that he had carried her out of the bathroom barefoot.She had even glanced at his bare feet while in his arms. It made sense that she hadn't heard him approachi

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-08
  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   Party

    They had barely taken a few steps when Alva suddenly remembered it was her birthday today. She turned to Phoebe and invited her."Phoebe, it's my birthday today. Remember to come to my party tonight...""Huh? Your birthday? Oh no, I... I completely forgot…""It's alright, but don't be late tonight, okay? And remember, you have to dress up!"After Alva left, Phoebe hurriedly packed her things and headed to the city center.It was all Alexander's fault. If it weren't for him, she would have already bought Alva's gift yesterday. Now it was nearly the afternoon, and she still had to rush to find something for her.She rarely went shopping and wasn't sure what to get Alva. She wandered around the mall for two hours but still hadn't found anything. She even went into a few boutique stores, but nothing seemed good enough. After thinking it over, she decided to buy Alva a long dress.Alva had a great figure and was naturally beautiful—she'd look amazing in a long dress.Phoebe checked out sev

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-09
  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   Be My Girlfriend?

    But as a friend, Phoebe could not just stand by and watch Alva being taken away by a group of men. She was about to go up and stop them, but before she could, the other men took action."Who do you think you are, trying to take the girl we had our eyes on?" one of the men angrily stepped forward to block Noah's way, their fists clenched, ready for a fight.The group had planned to take her to bed and have their way with her, and they weren't about to let Noah simply walk off with her, especially after he kicked one of them.They wouldn't let this go."I'm her boyfriend. HOW DARE YOU even think about touching my girl?" Noah was initially too focused on being angry at Alva for not protecting herself to deal with these men, but since they were now asking for trouble, he had no intention of letting them off.Who would dare touch his woman? Even thinking about it was out of the question!"Noah, why are you wasting time with them? Let's show them what we can do!" Werner, standing behind Noa

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-09
  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   I Can Smell a Man On You

    Meanwhile, Noah took Alva to his private villa.He unceremoniously tossed her onto the soft bed, feeling a surge of anger as he recalled her flirty interactions with other men that night.Despite his playful nature, he genuinely cared for Alva. She was the first girl he truly loved, yet she had been with him for so long and still refused to let him touch her. This frustrated him immensely.In his view, love between a man and a woman must include physical intimacy; without that, what was it really?Her unwillingness to share herself only proved that she didn't truly care about him.That was why he played around with other women, stirring up rumors—he wanted to make her jealous, to make her feel uncomfortable.Yet, she remained unfazed, ready to break up with him at any moment, and now she was flirting with other men.If he hadn't shown up tonight, who knew what those men would have done to her?This thought darkened Noah's expression, and he felt a strong urge to wake her up and scold

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-10

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  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   Too Close for Comfort

    Hotel Lobby.Phoebe gestured frantically, but the receptionist still looked utterly confused. The frustration of the language barrier made her clench her fists, her knuckles turning pale."Miss, please change her room."A familiar voice spoke up behind her—in flawless Japanese. She whipped around.Alexander stood just a couple steps away, his suit jacket draped over one arm, tie slightly loosened.The receptionist swiftly handed over a new key card.Phoebe took it mechanically, throat tightening.Since when does he speak Japanese? And why does he always show up when I'm at my worst?"Check me out," she said suddenly, slapping the key card back onto the counter. "Take me back to my original hotel."Alexander raised an eyebrow. "You sure?""Now. Immediately."She made it sound like an order, her nails digging into her palm. The night breeze tugged at her thin blouse, sending a shiver down her spine.A weight settled over her shoulders—a warm suit jacket, carrying his faint aftershave. S

  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   A Stranger in the Night

    On the fourth day of her business trip, Phoebe finally stepped out of the hotel to clear her mind. Tokyo's neon lights blinked rhythmically along the streets, but she couldn't bring herself to appreciate the view. Her fingers kept brushing over the phone screen—no missed calls, no texts.A bitter smile tugged at her lips. She had been the one to run away—so why was she expecting anything at all?The bright white lights of a convenience store snapped her back to reality. Checking the time, she realized she'd been wandering the streets for over two hours. She turned to head back to the hotel, only to find herself lost in a maze of unfamiliar alleys. The Japanese signs may as well have been written in code, and when she tried calling her colleague, she was met with a dead line.A chill wind swept past, carrying with it a flurry of foreign words. Phoebe pulled her coat tighter and quickened her steps. As she passed a bustling izakaya, a group of drunk men leered at her. Heart racing, she

  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   A Shadow at the Door

    Phoebe lay still, listening to the fading sound of footsteps outside her door. It felt like someone had ripped open her chest. He actually left just like that?Tears soaked half her pillow. She stared into the darkness until dawn. In the mirror, her face was pale, with dark shadows under her eyes. Just as her fingers brushed the doorknob, she felt it—his presence on the other side.Alexander was still wearing yesterday's wrinkled dress shirt. His bloodshot eyes said everything: he hadn't slept a minute. He'd been sitting outside her door all night."Phoebe..." His voice was barely more than a rasp.She recoiled as if burned, brushing past him with her head down—but he grabbed her wrist. His palm was so warm it made her tremble."Let go," she said, her voice like ice.Instead, he pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on her head. "What will it take for you to forgive me?"Phoebe fought to break free, her nails leaving red streaks on his arm. "Don't pretend," she choked out, tears

  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   The Night They Waited

    After hanging up, Phoebe immediately turned off her phone. She sniffled, her nose sore from holding back tears. As she looked at her two sleepy children nestled in her arms, her eyes turned red again. Biting her lower lip, she forced down the wave of emotions and held them a little tighter."We're going home." Her voice was hoarse.Jeremy and Amy lifted their heads sleepily and shook them in unison."Mommy, aren't we waiting for Uncle?""No." Phoebe avoided their hopeful eyes.The children's shoulders slumped as they looked down."But Uncle promised to take us out for ice cream..." Jeremy mumbled.A cold wind swept across the empty office building entrance. Phoebe looked at their disappointed little faces, her chest tightening."What do you want to eat? Mommy will make it when we get home.""I'm not hungry," Amy said, burying her face in Phoebe's neck."Me neither," Jeremy echoed, though he kept glancing around. "Maybe Uncle's on his way. Can we wait just five more minutes?"Phoebe's

  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   The Weight of Waiting

    The office clock struck five. For the third time, Phoebe glanced down the empty hallway.She clutched her phone, scrolling through her contacts again and again. Five missed calls, no one in the office, and his phone still lying quietly in the drawer—where on earth had he gone?Her reflection in the glass window revealed a furrowed brow. They had clearly agreed to leave at four. Even if something urgent came up, he should've at least found a way to let her know.When the six o'clock dismissal bell rang, Phoebe finally grabbed her bag. In the rearview mirror, the neon sign of the kindergarten glowed vividly against the twilight.The car phone suddenly rang. The unfamiliar number made her hand tremble slightly."Phoebe."That familiar voice made her heart settle—only to twist a moment later. "You're at the hospital? Are you hurt?""It's Hermosa. Acute appendicitis,"he said, hospital announcements echoing faintly in the

  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   Torn Between Two Worlds

    The morning passed in a slow, steady rhythm, the hours slipping by almost unnoticed.By the time Phoebe returned to the office after lunch, the clock on the wall pointed to half past two.Alexander's lingering kiss still burned on her lips, leaving her ears warm and flushed. She instinctively smoothed her slightly tousled hair, and when her fingers brushed against her heated earlobe, a soft smile tugged at her lips.In the break room, the moment the hot water hit the tea leaves, a delicate fragrance wafted through the air.Phoebe cupped the warm mug in her hands, and through the rising steam, she could almost see him again—his fingers laced tightly with hers, confidently leading her through the office in full view of everyone.He never hid their relationship. That unabashed affection of his… it made even her tea taste sweet.When only a few unfurled leaves remained at the bottom of her cup, Phoebe rubbed her slightly sore eyes.

  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   Winning Over the Family

    The next morning."Mom, are we going to Grandma and Grandpa's tonight?" Amy clung to the edge of the table, her eyes sparkling with excitement.Phoebe nearly dropped the plate in her hand. "Hmm?" She was sure she hadn't said anything about that to the kids."Uncle said so," Amy replied confidently, swinging her legs under the chair.Phoebe glanced out the window at the man polishing the car in the driveway. Her fingers tightened unconsciously around the plate. She'd thought he was just talking offhandedly—but he actually meant it? A wave of warmth rose in her chest, only to be washed over by a ripple of unease. Would her parents even be friendly to him? Her mother hadn't said much during their last phone call, but the sigh she'd heard through the receiver still echoed in her ears."Mom?" Amy tugged at her sleeve.Phoebe crouched down and gently smoothed her daughter's crooked collar. "Of course we're going.""Yay!" Jeremy jumped up from his chair with a loud clatter of utensils. "I ha

  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   Only You

    Alexander's deep voice rumbled against her ear, and Phoebe could no longer hold back the tears welling in her eyes. Warm drops slid down her cheeks as she stood on tiptoe and clung tightly to his neck, burying her tear-streaked face into the crook of his shoulder. Her slender shoulders trembled uncontrollably.Those three words were far too heavy—so heavy, they made her chest ache.He immediately wrapped his arms around her, gently stroking her back with the flat of his palm. Suddenly, Phoebe clenched her fists and began pounding his chest, each hit harder than the last."You bastard..." she sobbed into his shoulder. "You've made me cry so many times..."Yet even so, hearing his confession now, all those scars seemed to vanish into insignificance. Love was ridiculous like that—no matter how deeply wounded, the heart still surrendered without hesitation."Say it again," she whispered, lifting her tear-soaked face, her nose bright red.Alexander chuckled lowly and brushed her damp cheek

  • Chased By Billionaire After One Night   The Only One in My Heart

    "Mom, you don't have a boyfriend, and Uncle is such a good guy. Can't he be your boyfriend? Can't he be our dad?""Yeah, Mom, just think about it!"Phoebe kept her expression neutral. This wasn't something that could be decided so easily.She wasn't about to let him off that easily. Especially after what Hermosa said earlier… What exactly did she mean by those words? And that look of surprise on her face—what was that about?Every time she thought about it, a heavy pressure settled on her chest. It felt like they were hiding something from her.She told herself not to overthink it. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't stop the wild guesses running through her mind.Maybe... maybe it was time to ask.And he owed her a real explanation."Mom?"Her thoughts snapped back to the present. The kids were looking up at her with hopeful eyes. They really cared about her love life, it seemed. And clearly, they liked Alexander a lot.Of course she knew what they were trying to do. But a

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