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Chapter 9: The Proposal
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He's Not a Billionaire Chapter 10: Whatever it takes
[KRISTEN]"Are you serious?" My eyes widened as I sought clarity from him. This request was beyond wild—why would he even ask? It felt like he was playing a dangerous game, one I wasn't sure I wanted to be a part of. Memories flooded back, reminding me of the suspicious ease with which I was hired. How did I miss the signs?"Yes, Ms. Kristen. It's non-negotiable. Once settled, we can discuss the rest," he replied, his tone leaving no room for argument. As he drew closer, his presence felt suffocating, like a predator closing in. I wanted to move, to escape, but my body betrayed me, rooted in place as if by invisible chains."So, are you in, or not?" His question hung in the air, demanding an answer.Think, Kristen. Isn't this what you've been waiting for? The chance to reclaim your peace, to rewrite the narrative they imposed on you? You've faced worse.I took a deep breath, steeling myself against the fear. It sounded insane, but if it meant reclaiming what they stole from me, I was
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MARCUS"Marcus, what is she doing here? I want her out of our sight. Fire her now!" The scene was chaotic, with Rihanna's anger boiling over at the sight of Kristen. But amidst the turmoil, one word stood out to me: crazy. Rihanna's reaction seemed over-the-top, especially considering what had transpired between her and Kristen."Why should I?" I asked, maintaining a façade of concern, though Rihanna's presence meant little to me.I observed Rihanna take a deep breath before shooting a quick glare at Kristen, who sat calmly in her office chair, unruffled by the confrontation.Damn, she looked effortlessly attractive."She's the reason my 'baby' got hurt," Rihanna spat, referring to her car. "And, I've been away for days. We were supposed to get married a day ago, remember?"Originally, Rihanna had been my pawn in a game to unsettle Ashton. But plans had shifted, and I found myself relieved by the change."Well, I think we should call it off now. I'm not going to marry you," I declared
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KRISTEN"Wait, is this for real?" Mira's disbelief mirrored my own thoughts as she tried to wrap her head around Marcus's bombshell revelation. I nodded, confirming what she'd heard. She let out a deep sigh, her expression a mix of concern and uncertainty. "I see.""Hey, it's okay. We've discussed this, and it's a decision we both made. I've thought it through, too, and...""Kristen, I know you've been through a lot, but are you sure about this?" Mira's words were laced with concern, her eyes reflecting the worry of a true friend. Yes, I'd confided in Mira about my past, trusting her with the pain I'd carried for so long. And strangely, I felt like she understood. "I just hope this won't bring you more hurt. Marcus's anger towards Ashton is intense, to say the least."Intense? What did she mean by that?Ashton and I had been together for years before tragedy tore us apart, but I knew little about his family. He lived with his mother, and that was about it. No siblings, no fortune – at
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KRISTEN The air in the car was heavy, like the pause between thunder and lightning. Marcus’s words lingered in the space between us, pressing against my chest with an unbearable weight. "Move in with me." It wasn’t a suggestion. The contract I’d signed a month ago flashed through my mind like a warning bell. Bound to him for a year—his terms, his rules. This was just the next step, wasn’t it? I stared out the window, the city lights streaking past in a blur. Giving up my fragile grasp on independence felt like admitting defeat, but after everything that had happened, what choice did I have? The logical part of me knew this was the safest path forward, but the knot tightening in my stomach whispered of something much more dangerous—something I couldn’t name. "Alright," I said, my voice low and flat, betraying none of the storm brewing inside me. Marcus’s gaze softened at my reluctant surrender, and for a moment, I thought I saw relief flicker in his eyes. "Good choice," he murmure
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KRISTEN "Kristen," Marcus murmured, his lips brushing against my ear. "Let me have you." He added. The way he said it wasn’t demanding—it sounded like he was asking for something he couldn’t live without. "I already signed the papers," I whispered, trying to sound steady. "Why are you asking?" My breath hitched as his fingers moved with agonizing precision between my thighs, a soft whimper escaping before I could stop it. His touch was deliberate, teasing, and maddeningly slow, leaving me on the edge, craving more. He pulled back slightly, his voice low and almost tender. "Look at you," he said, his fingers continuing their rhythmic movement. "You’re so responsive. So perfect." Heat rushed to my cheeks at his words, but I couldn’t find it in me to feel embarrassed. My body was on fire, and Marcus had complete control over it. He seemed to know exactly where to touch, exactly how to coax reactions from me that I didn’t even know I was capable of. Then, without warning, he stoppe
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KRISTENAs I stepped into the familiar hustle and bustle of the office, I braced myself for another day of navigating through some tasks. However, today seemed to have an extra layer of tension lingering in the air, and it didn't take long for me to realize the source of it.Rihanna, with her sharp tongue and relentless knack for finding fault in everything I did, wasted no time in making her presence known. Her cutting remarks and condescending tone grated on my nerves, leaving me feeling small and insignificant.But just when I thought I couldn't bear another minute of her relentless bullying, a familiar face appeared like a beacon of hope in the chaos. Mira, with her unwavering support, allowing me to vent my frustrations and gather my thoughts before diving back into the fray.As the day wore on, I found myself counting down the minutes until I could escape the suffocating atmosphere of the office and seek solace in the comfort of Marcus's arms. Little did I know that my evening w
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KRISTENThe weight of Marcus's words settled over the room, and I felt a mixture of anxiety and anticipation swirling within me. All eyes were on us, waiting for our announcement to sink in.Marcus's mother, her expression a mask of astonishment, was the first to recover from the initial shock. "Married?" she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper. "But... when? And why?"Marcus squeezed my hand reassuringly, his eyes never leaving mine as he prepared to answer his mother's questions."We got married recently, Mom," Marcus explained, his tone steady despite the tension in the air. "It was a decision we made together, and one that we both believe is right for us."His mother's brows furrowed in confusion, her gaze flickering between us as she processed the news. "But why now? And without even informing us?" she pressed, her tone tinged with disappointment.I noticed Ashton, shooting a surprised glance in our direction, though he remained silent. His expression betrayed a hint of cu
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MARCUSI felt someone's hand over mine, a fleeting touch that vanished as quickly as it came. Blinking open my eyes, I beheld the silhouette of a woman cradling a baby, a speeding car hurtling towards them. My instincts screamed to intervene, to swap places with them, yet my limbs weighed heavy, impeding any heroic dash.My heart thundered as the car drew closer, closer..."Marcus," a voice pierced through the chaos.Gasping for air, I found Kristen's worried gaze, her brow furrowed in concern."Kristen," I managed amidst ragged breaths."Are you okay? What's wrong--" Her words trailed off as I pulled her into a tight embrace, haunted by the specter of my dream."Don't leave me," I pleaded.I could feel her hands tapping my back as she say, "Are you having nightmares? Do you want to go home now?"What she said made me realize that we were still here in my parents' mansion, here inside my old room."It's nothing, just a bad dream," I uttered before moving slightly away from her. "We ne
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KRISTEN'S POV“I’ll give you what you want.” That was the last message he sent before I closed the laptop.At that moment, I didn’t even think about how he might feel when he saw I read his message without replying. To be honest, I was caught off guard.Is it weird that I’m feeling something strange? I expected this message—I knew it was coming. But why does it feel like this?I glanced at Nathan, still sleeping soundly, hugging his pillow tightly.It was still early, so I lay back down beside him, my gaze fixed on his peaceful face. As I watched him, I couldn’t help but admit it—so much of him resembled Marcus. Even his stubbornness, that difficult-to-understand personality, he clearly inherited from his father.I hugged my son tightly, and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep again.When I woke up, it was almost 4 PM. A few minutes later, Nathan stirred awake as well. I planned to get ready and leave after leaving him with Mom, but when I went downstairs, the house was empty. It was
He's Not a Billionaire Chapter 50: Buried Truths and Shifting Tides
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"Is he your son?"That was the last thing Marcus said before stepping closer to them. Daniel, on the other hand, was immediately on alert, noticing how Kristen froze in place, her gaze glued to Marcus as he approached. But Marcus didn't come too close.He chose to keep a distance, not wanting to cause a scene, even though every fiber of his being was screaming to let loose. Why? Because, for reasons he couldn't quite understand, anger flared up in him once more. His mind replayed the visit from Dylan, his detective friend, over and over again.When Kristen had left, Marcus received a message from an unknown sender. The message claimed that Kristen had been involved with another man during the time they were apart. It accused her of aborting their child long ago because she didn’t love him and leaving him to be with someone else.At first, Marcus didn’t believe it. But for reasons he couldn’t explain, his friend Dylan had come up with the same information before suddenly disappearing.
He's Not a Billionaire Chapter 47: A Day at the Park
"I like you." Kristen froze. The words hung in the air between them, unexpected and heavy. She let out a nervous laugh, trying to brush it off. “What? Are you serious? Daniel, stop joking around,” she said, her voice light, but her hands fidgeting nervously.Daniel didn’t budge. His face stayed serious, his eyes focused on her like he wasn’t going to let this moment slip away.“Daniel,” she tried again, her tone quieter now. “Are you… are you serious?”He nodded, slow and certain. “Do I look like I’m joking?”Her heart skipped. She didn’t know how to respond. It wasn’t the kind of thing you could just laugh away.“I…” she started but faltered. She glanced at him, searching his face for any sign that he was teasing her. There was none. Her breath hitched as the truth of his confession started to sink in.Daniel stepped closer, his voice steady and calm. “Kristen, I know things are complicated right now, and I don’t want to add more pressure to your life. But I need you to know that yo
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The ride home was quiet, with Daniel still behind the wheel. Kristen's father sat in the front seat while her mother sat beside her, holding Nathan, who had fallen asleep between them.Kristen's gaze shifted between two things: the road outside and her son's angelic face. Every time her eyes landed on Nathan, a pang of guilt tugged at her heart.Guilt for keeping him away from his father.Nathan was still too young to ask questions or express curiosity about his dad, but Kristen knew that day would inevitably come. And when it did, she would have no choice but to be honest with him.For now, though, she wanted to savor the moments when he was all hers. She wasn’t used to being away from him for long periods, and didn’t want to start now.When they arrived home, Daniel carefully carried the sleeping Nathan to Kristen’s room. Meanwhile, Kristen stayed in the living room with her parents. Her father, exhausted, excused himself to retire upstairs. Her mother, however, remained seated, her
He's Not a Billionaire Chapter 45: Where's Nathan?
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