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Hold on, Mr billionaire.
Last Updated : 2024-12-19
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In Meridian City, life moves fast and ambition drives the elite. At the top of the corporate food chain is Adrian Langston, a charismatic yet ruthless CEO of a multinational tech company. His success and wealth are unrivaled, and he is accustomed to getting what he wants—until he meets Isabella "Bella" Martinez, a fiercely independent freelance graphic designer. Bella is focused on her career and family, with a vibrant personality that is both charming and down-to-earth. She navigates the hectic city life with a sense of humor and a strong moral compass. Despite her attraction to Adrian's charisma, she's determined not to be swept into his world of power plays and high-stakes business. Adrian, on the other hand, is intrigued by Bella's resistance to his usual charm. He's used to closing deals and winning over people with ease, but Bella proves to be a challenge. What starts as a simple business proposition soon turns into a complex game of cat-and-mouse, with Adrian trying to earn Bella's trust and Bella questioning whether she can believe his intentions.
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Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 53; A thin Line
Chapter 53: A Thin Line** *Adrian’s POV* The second the conference room door shut behind Ethan, I wanted to throw something. Anything. I could feel the pulse in my temples, the barely controlled rage threatening to slip its leash. He strutted out of here like he hadn’t just insulted my intelligence with that laughable presentation, like he hadn’t smirked at Bella one too many times. *Breathe, Adrian.* I ran a hand down my face, forcing the tension out of my shoulders. Losing control wasn’t an option, not here, not in front of my team. Lucas and Diana lingered behind, their quiet conversation filling the heavy silence. Bella was still seated near the far end of the table, her arms crossed, deep in thought. She’d been watching Ethan closely during the presentation, and I could tell her instincts were telling her the same thing mine were—he was lying. But then again, Bella always seemed to notice what others missed. It was one of the many things about her that both fascinated a
Last Updated : 2024-12-19Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 52; Unraveled Intentions
Chapter 52: Unraveled Intentions** Bella woke to the faint sounds of the city humming outside her window. The skyline was a wash of pale gray, the sun just beginning to break through. The night’s events felt like a haze—Ethan’s ominous appearance, Adrian’s unspoken tension, and the lingering fear of what lay ahead. Stretching in bed, she glanced at her phone on the nightstand, where an unread text glowed. It was from Adrian. *I’m sorry for last night. I’ll handle Ethan. You don’t need to worry about him.* Her chest tightened at the simplicity of his message. Adrian always seemed to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders, shielding everyone else from the fallout. She wanted to believe he had everything under control, but after last night, she wasn’t so sure. Ethan wasn’t someone to dismiss lightly. Bella swung her legs over the edge of the bed and headed to the kitchen. The smell of coffee filled the air as she flipped through her thoughts, trying to untangle the emot
Last Updated : 2024-12-19Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 51; Not being Naive
Chapter 51: Secrets in the Shadows**As Bella stepped back inside the ballroom, her mind was still buzzing from the kiss she’d just shared with Adrian. The thrill of it lingered on her lips, a sensation she wasn’t quite ready to let go of. But as she moved through the crowd, her thoughts shifted. She wasn’t naive about Adrian’s world—the power plays, the buried secrets. And tonight, something told her that she hadn’t even scratched the surface.She caught sight of Lucas standing by the bar, his gaze drifting warily over the crowd. Normally calm and collected, he looked tense, as if carrying some unseen weight. Bella took a deep breath and approached him, her curiosity mingled with concern. Whatever was going on tonight, Lucas seemed as much a part of it as Adrian.“Lucas,” she said, her voice low. He turned, and a faint smile flickered across his face, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes.“Bella. Enjoying the evening?” he asked, his tone polite but guarded.“It’s... more eventful th
Last Updated : 2024-12-19Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 50; Lines drawn
Bella stood in front of her closet, torn between two dresses for tonight's event—a sleek black dress that whispered elegance, and a deep emerald one that matched her eyes. Her mind lingered on Adrian’s intensity in their last conversation, his eyes dark with resolve as he vowed to protect her from whatever Ethan was scheming. She wanted to match his energy tonight, to show up as someone who was not easily rattled.Settling on the emerald dress, Bella fastened a gold bracelet around her wrist, feeling the weight of everything that had led her here. Tonight was more than just a company gala; it was a gathering of power players, a space where alliances were hinted at and loyalties were questioned. And after Ethan’s recent reappearance, she was more certain than ever that everything she did tonight mattered.---The ballroom was alive with the hum of quiet conversations and the glimmer of chandelier light reflecting off wine glasses. Bella scanned the crowd, catching sight of familiar fac
Last Updated : 2024-12-19Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 49; Shadows and Secrets
Ethan’s proposal lingered over the boardroom like a dark cloud. Adrian’s team had scattered to investigate, each taking their cues from his stormy expression. He was a man on a mission now, determined to unearth whatever secrets Ethan had buried within his sleek, polished presentation. Bella returned to her office, trying to shake off the feeling that her past and present were blurring together in ways she hadn’t anticipated.As she settled back into her chair, Adrian appeared in her doorway, leaning against the frame with a look that was unreadable yet intense. “Busy?” he asked, with a casual tone that belied the tension in his jaw.Bella glanced up, surprised by his sudden appearance. “Just going over some notes. What’s up?”He stepped inside, shutting the door behind him, crossing the room with a quiet determination that made Bella’s pulse quicken. “I thought it might be helpful if we compared notes,” he said, his voice low, his eyes on hers. “There’s something about Ethan’s offer
Last Updated : 2024-12-19Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 48; The Deal
The boardroom was filled with a heavy silence as Ethan set up his presentation. The air felt thick with tension, as if everyone was waiting for the moment when his polished facade would slip. Adrian sat at the head of the table, his eyes sharp and unreadable, while Lucas and Diana took their seats beside him. I settled into my chair, steeling myself for whatever Ethan had planned. The lights dimmed, and Ethan began, clicking to the first slide of a crisp, visually sleek presentation titled *A New Future: Synergy Between Innovation and Tradition.* “Thank you all for taking the time,” Ethan said, casting a wide smile across the room, his gaze landing on me just a moment too long. “Today, I’ll outline the ways our companies can benefit from a partnership.” His voice was smooth, rehearsed; each word polished to convey a blend of opportunity and respect. But something about his tone felt off—a bit too insistent, a bit too eager to convince.He shifted to the next slide, filled with a dia
Last Updated : 2024-11-09Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 47; one step at a time
The next morning, I arrived at the office early, feeling a strange mixture of excitement and caution. The memory of last night lingered—Adrian’s kiss, the way he held me, the feeling that maybe, just maybe, he saw me as more than just a business partner. But I had no time to savor the memory; I was here early for a reason. Something wasn’t adding up with Ethan’s sudden reappearance, and I wanted to get a step ahead before Adrian found out I was looking into it.I made my way to the archives, where files from the early days of Langston Enterprises were kept. A dim light illuminated the room, casting long shadows across the shelves. I pulled up some of the older files on Adrian’s father’s partnerships and contracts, searching for any record of Ethan’s involvement—or, more significantly, his family’s ties to Langston Enterprises. As I scrolled through digital records and skimmed pages of dusty folders, a name kept coming up that made my stomach twist: *Harold Langston.*Harold Langston,
Last Updated : 2024-11-09Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 46: An unwelcome return
I was reviewing final edits on a presentation when my phone buzzed with a message from Grace: *"Guess who I ran into? Ethan!"* I blinked at the name. It had been years since we’d last spoken, and honestly, I’d thought he was well out of my life. But that familiar unease crept in; I remembered all too well the way things had ended, and the reminder was enough to unsettle me. Then came the knock at my door. My pulse quickened as I turned, expecting Diana or maybe even Adrian with an unexpected update. Instead, standing there in a sharply tailored suit, dark hair styled in that effortlessly arrogant way, was Ethan, smiling as if the past didn’t matter.“Bella,” he said, voice smooth as ever, like we were just picking up where we’d left off. “Ethan.” I felt my spine straighten, every professional instinct kicking in. “What are you doing here?”“I’m here on business, believe it or not,” he replied, his gaze drifting around the room before landing back on me with that same cocky glint. “L
Last Updated : 2024-11-09Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 45: The truth we bury
The unexpected knock sliced through the tension between us, snapping us both out of the intimate, fragile moment we’d been sharing. Adrian’s expression shifted from vulnerability to guardedness, his brows knitting as he pulled away. “Excuse me,” he muttered, getting up and heading toward the door with an air of wariness. I watched him go, a thousand thoughts tangled in my mind, a hundred emotions lingering in the space between us.As he opened the door, the sound of a familiar voice drifted in. “Hey, I just wanted to drop off these files for tomorrow's meeting—”Lucas stood there, papers in hand, his gaze shifting from Adrian to me in a flash. A beat of silence stretched uncomfortably. I couldn’t read Lucas’s expression, but there was something in his eyes—a flicker of something I couldn’t quite place, like he was hiding a secret of his own.“Lucas,” Adrian greeted him with a forced calm. “Thanks. Leave them on the desk, I’ll look them over later.”“Of course,” Lucas replied, his gaz
Last Updated : 2024-11-09
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Chapter 1: The Arrival
Meridian City was electric at night. The skyscrapers loomed against the dusky sky, their facades shimmering with countless lights. Streets bustled with people, the hum of traffic a constant backdrop. It was the kind of place where dreams were made and shattered in a single night, where ambition drove everything, and the stakes were always high.I was at the annual Meridian Tech Conference, one of the biggest events of the year, a showcase for all the latest innovations in technology and design. My ticket in was a freelance gig with one of the tech companies showcasing their products. As a freelance graphic designer, it was a chance to network, to connect with new clients, and, hopefully, to land more gigs.I’d dressed for the occasion, choosing a sleek black dress that hugged my curves in all the right places. It was sophisticated but not flashy—just enough to make a good impression. My hair was down in loose waves, and I wore my favorite red lipstick, the one that made me feel confid...
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