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HIRED AS A BILLIONAIRE'S WIFE Chapter 49
DAMONDeafening silence filled the car as we drove off the road, going to somewhere I don't know with Thalia's father, Mr. Carter.I actually plan to ask for their daughter's hand but that's not today. I wanted to end these things before asking Thalia's parents formally.However, it turned out like this.He noticed and saw us. He's indeed smarter than his only son, Leander.“This person you cherished the most…” My ears perked up and gazed at him. “... was this my daughter?”I looked away when he met my eyes, gazing at the dark road from the back seat.I slowly nodded as he was still waiting for my response, which he already knew the answer but still needed confirmation from me.He grabbed my coat and harshly pulled me towards him. His raging eyes were evident that he wanted to kill me right now as he heard what he expected to hear.“Why?!” His jaw tightened as he clenched his fist on my clothes. “Why of all people, Mr. Kane? She's too young for you!”He pushed me harshly, causing me t
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THALIAI woke up when I heard the door finally open after fifteen hours of being locked up. And to think that it's already morning makes my rage increase at a boiling point.A man who has the same facial features as me came in with a smug face. “Leander,” I growled in fury.“What are you glaring at? Let's head down. It's time for breakfast.” He casually said and exited the room as if he hadn't done something yesterday that made me boil in rage. That jerk! If he hadn't been my brother, I would have strangled him the moment I first saw him today.I followed him with big strides as I couldn't match his pace. As we entered the dining hall, my eyes wandered to every corner of the room, looking for someone I'd been thinking about since last night.Then, I found my target.I swallowed the lump in my throat when I caught him staring at me intently, with a newspaper in front of him.All of the fury inside was swallowed by the nervousness as soon as I laid my eyes on my father.Did he already
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THALIAThe atmosphere inside the cafeteria became intense silence. Eyes were lowered down the floor or avoiding Damon's glare, frozen on their seats, and mute their babbling mouths. The effect of Damon syndrome was indeed scary. Especially now, in front of us, Damon Kane the Great was wearing a frown.I scratch the back of my neck as I'm also uncomfortable having Damon's presence with us.He suddenly pulled the plate of salad from Ralph.“I'll order you some–”“This is what I only need.” He cut my words as he stared at me intently. “I love salad too.”I cleared my throat and avoided his intense glare.Why does he look and sound mad? Did I do something wrong again?He finished the salad in a second. He then turned to me with a blank emotion.“Are you done?”“Yes.”“Get back to work and follow me.” He firmly spoke out.Why does it feel like he's going to punish me?My co-workers comforted me with their worried eyes but still pushed me to follow their demon dragon boss. Everyone seems t
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THALIAI gaze at the person who blocked the doorway of the lady's room, bewildered at his sudden appearance, especially outside the lady's room.However, I'm surprised to see a familiar face.“Oh, the eyeglasses guy!” His smile widened. “Hi, Ms. Carter! Mr. Kane ordered me to drive you to the restaurant.”My brows furrowed as I glanced at my smartwatch. “Really? He didn't tell me.” I mumbled.Is it a surprise date?I bit my bottom lip, hiding my smile inside me. I didn't know he had this kind of sweet side. “Come on, Ms. Carter. It's getting dark.”He leads me to the exit of the building. A black sedan greeted us. But why only us?I glanced around, looking for Damon's bodyguards but not even one of them was here.“Where are the bodyguards?”I remember two of them followed me behind as I ran to the lady's room but they were now gone.“Bodyguards? Ummm… they will follow us.”He opened the back seat door. I sighed as I didn't have any choice but to get inside. I'm starving and thirsty,
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THALIAThat woman again… It's the same woman who visited Damon the other day.She looks the same, wearing a simple pale white below-the-knee dress, and flat sandals, and her black wavy silky hair looks stunning on her. Her simple yet pure appearance makes me feel small. Though she doesn't look sly, she still looks like a campus crush, liked by everyone who sees her gorgeous face, including Damon.I was stunned on the ground, gazing at Damon and the woman. What's her relationship with Damon?My heart pinged in pain when Damon's eyes met mine as soon as he opened the passenger door of his car, helping the woman to get inside.Am I jealous?I felt dragged to the side of the street and noticed my bare feet, with some bruises.I don't know why I couldn't cry in my situation. First, Ryan almost abducted me. Second, I was almost hit by a car. Third… Damon was with another woman.“Thalia?” I didn't notice Damon's presence in front of me before he asked me in concern. “What happened to you? W
HIRED AS A BILLIONAIRE'S WIFE Chapter 54
THALIAI opened my eyes when the door behind me suddenly opened. Footsteps echoed inside the room, approaching the bed slowly.Based on the scent, it's Damon and breakfast.He placed the plates on the center table without a word. I didn't move an inch, waiting for him to be gone. But I heard him sighing as the couch created a sound.I firmly shut my eyes.I was too stunned when Damon said that the woman was his ex-wife. After he noticed my silence, he carried me inside his house all the way to his room. It was as if he didn't want to talk about it and left me in his room without a word. Since then, I don't want to talk or see him at the very least on this day or even in the following days.“Thalia, why did you follow that guy?”I was awakened by Ronan's firm and cold voice.“Because I'm so dumb that I believed his words.”How did he even find out? “I just found out last night that he's not my employee.” My brows furrowed. “What if you didn't escape?” Wait– what?Ryan was not his e
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THALIAI slowly opened my eyes when I felt something move beside me. The first thing I saw was a hand clutching onto mine. Damon holds me firmly but it also gives me strength to be with him.He's sitting, leaning at the headboard but I couldn't meet his eyes.I remained still, eyes open and naked under the sheets. I stared at our hands intertwined at each other and couldn't help but feel insecure again.Things from this morning were recollected in my head.“I'm sorry if I'm not ready to share it with you.”He suddenly said, causing me to hold my breath for a second. He keeps apologizing… which gives me pain in my chest.I don't know why he needs to apologize for something that he can naturally say to me. What's stopping him from being himself with me?Is it that woman?“Our separation was too painful to reminisce about.” I can feel the pain through his words.Why? Why are you in pain, Damon? What's with her that you cannot forget about her?“I wish to break off my ties to the past… fo
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THALIA ‘I need to go. My mom is at my place.’‘Okay. Just be careful on your way.’ Damon replied to my message.I glanced at the villa gate of Damon's mansion as we made our way out of his villa. My heart felt heavy and empty as I looked back at the gate, holding my tears not to run down my face.“Why am I so down? Discouraged? Disappointed?” I spoke under my breath.Is he having a hard time telling me the truth because he has children without anyone knowing?I couldn't grasp the fact that Damon has children. What if he's still married to that woman? But he chose to hide that from me as well.I can accept that he has an ex-wife, but he has children with her. I'm afraid I was ruining a family without a clue.Is Damon really serious about me? Or he just misses the presence of his ex-lover.I let out an exasperated sigh and turned off my phone. It's making me mad. But I don't have the right to be one.When we arrived at my place, it was quiet and empty. I lay down on the couch as the b
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THALIAI flinched as I was startled when my phone suddenly rang. I got up in bed, sighing as soon as I saw the time. It's almost three, but my eyes won't even close just a bit.My attention was switched to my phone, which still kept ringing. Who would call at this hour?I answered it without looking at the caller.“Wha–”“Thalia.”My brows furrowed at the familiar voice in the end. I checked the number, but it's unregistered.“Ca-Cassie?”“I'm sorry for barking at the wrong tree.” My jaw fell as soon as I confirmed it was her. I jump off the bed and gaze outside the window.“Where are you? Who's with you?” I desperately asked.However, I heard her chuckle and sighed deeply.“I intentionally took the chance that my mother used to work with Laverde and got in as their so-called illegitimate family member.”Her words left me baffled. So… she's not a real Laverde?“What's your reason?”“I have found evidence and took a chance to get closer to the enemy.”“Evidence of what?”“I only want
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THALIAI inhale sharply as soon as I exit the building. My chest feels heavy and tightened, and I don't know how to cope with the pain deep inside of me.My fingers firmly curled around the handle of my handbag.It's just my hunch. It's just my guts. It's just my suspicion that it was Damon. But why don't I feel this suspicion is real?I hate it.My phone rang, and Damon's secretary was plastered on my screen.“How was it? Is it Damon?”“No.”Then why did that jerk get Damon's phone?I scratched my temple as I walked to my car. I entered my car with a frown.“Where did that robber find it?”“He said a woman came and sold the phone.”I paused and confusedly thought about who that woman could be.“Woman? Who?”“He couldn't recognize her because she covered almost her face.”Why do people love covering their faces? Scared of the sunburn or hiding from the authorities?Since it's a woman, there's no way Damon is in trouble. So, I don't give a fuck with that woman who stole Damon's phone a
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THALIAOne week.It's been one week since Damon went missing. I even helped in looking for him but to no avail. Not even the authorities could find Damon Kane. There's no body or anything that can lead to his whereabouts. It was as if he vanished into thin air.I was depressed and cried every night while I had this hope every day of finding him together with the authorities.My parents and Leander didn't complain about how I poured everything into this search and rescue. They can see through me how desperate I am just to find him and I was hoping he's alive and in a safe place.Uncle Michael, who caused all of this, was on the run and hiding somewhere. Where's his courage to kill off my father's happiness now? Maybe he was also the reason why Leander's secretary was abducted and injured. Leander poured his soul into finding her but was also abducted by Uncle Michael. As of now, I don't know why Leander's secretary was abducted.I refused to talk to Frederick. Not because I hate his
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THALIAI mustered my courage to point my gun at the person who was about to invade the car, but I stopped to see someone as my reflection, sticking his head through the window.“Leander!”“Thalia? What the hell are you doing here?!”I immediately jerked off from the car but was greeted by a woman leaning at the car. She was wearing corporate attire without a coat, and a red stain was visible on her dirty, white sleeve. “Who is she?”“My secretary. She's injured.” Leander opened the door, and I helped him place the girl in the back seat.Why is his secretary here? Did he come to get her?A rustling sound inside the forest, followed by repeated shouts from men, made us freeze.“They followed us.” My brother growled.He pushed me inside the backseat and entered the driver's seat. He was about to start the engine hastily, but I immediately stopped him.“Wait, Damon is still not here!”“We don't have much time.”He shoved off my hand, but I stopped him again.“No! We need to wait for Dam
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THALIAI immediately wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer to me and kissing him harder than before. He lifted me and placed me on his lap, wrapping my legs around his waist. Our lips remained sealed. It was like we couldn’t get enough of each other, devouring one another. His hands were moving down, under my shirt, his fingers skimming over my skin, sending a rush of blood to every part of my body. His touch gave me the feeling of longing, and I relished every second he pushed his tongue and lips against mine. I lowered my hands and yanked his shirt up. He broke apart long enough to pull it over his head and toss it aside. His hands slid around my head, pulling me back to his mouth. I ran my hands down his abdomen. It was firm, with the perfect amounts of dips and ripples. His lips traveled down my neck and shoulders as he whispered sweet words in my ear. I gasped when he suddenly reclined the seat and softly moaned as I grabbed his face to meet my lips to communica
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THALIAThe whole ride was filled with silence. He is driving his Ferrari while I'm here, sitting in the passenger seat with a lump in my throat. I don't know why I suddenly felt anxious being alone with Damon. The last time we saw each other, we were both fuming in our situation. But still, here I am, wanting to be with him while ignoring the supposed protocols.I gazed at him and saw his furrowed brows and solemn eyes focused on the road. Did he feel the same? Did he feel the awkwardness between us?"H-How did you find us?" I killed the silence."Actually... Leander and I talked before the abduction."I immediately gaze at him. "A-Are Are you the one who caused his wounds?" "Of course not. Do you think I'll harm your brother in that way?"I looked away while reprimanding myself for thinking he would do such a thing."N-No... you would not.""When I was going home after meeting him, Leander's secretary called me and tracked his phone." He explained, which left me with no choice but
