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Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 34; TRUTH IN A FIRE
The cool evening air wrapped around me as Adrian and I left his penthouse, but I could still feel the heat from the kiss we had shared earlier. It lingered on my lips, in my mind, making it hard to focus on anything else. We walked down the streets, side by side, yet the tension between us was palpable. I tried to push thoughts of Lucas and Monica out of my head, but it was impossible. I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of storm was brewing behind the scenes, and how much of it was going to hit Adrian, and inevitably, me.The city buzzed with life as we walked, the sidewalks still alive with people enjoying the late hours. Every now and then, I could feel Adrian’s gaze on me, but he kept his thoughts to himself, as if still lost in his own mind, battling with whatever demons had been unleashed tonight.I wanted to say something to him, to break the silence that was thickening with every step we took. But what could I say? The lines between us were blurring faster than I had anticipa
Last Updated : 2024-10-16Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 35; I tried but couldn’t
I barely had time to settle in after Adrian had left. My apartment, usually a sanctuary of peace, felt too quiet tonight. The echoes of our conversations—both spoken and unspoken—were loud in the stillness. I sank onto the couch, staring at the door, half expecting…no, hoping…he would come back.It was foolish, of course. Adrian had left. He had said goodnight. But something in his eyes, in the way he had touched my face so tenderly, had hinted that he wasn’t ready to let this night end any more than I was.I had barely started to convince myself that I was imagining things when there was a knock on the door.My heart jumped into my throat. I stood up slowly, as if rushing would break the fragile reality that was now in front of me. Could it really be him?When I opened the door, there he was—Adrian Langston, standing in the hallway of my modest apartment building, looking like he had wrestled with every reason to stay away and had lost.His dark eyes met mine, and there was a flicker
Last Updated : 2024-10-16Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 36; The need for control
(Adrian’s POV)I tried to walk away from her. God knows I tried. But as soon as I left Bella’s apartment, something gnawed at me. A tightening in my chest that wouldn’t ease. The thought of her, alone, thinking through everything that had happened with Lucas and Monica, replaying tonight’s disaster in her mind—it didn’t sit right with me. Not after the way her eyes had softened, calming me down when I was ready to tear Lucas apart.I reached my car, hands gripping the steering wheel, but I couldn’t bring myself to drive away. It had been a long time since someone had been able to bring me down from the edge like that. I’m used to having everything under control—emotions locked tight, decisions made with precision. But tonight? I lost it. Lucas had pushed me too far, and I was ready to break bones. If Bella hadn’t been there… No, I don’t even want to think about that.She’s got this way of looking at me—like she sees the parts of me I’m too afraid to show the world. She makes me want
Last Updated : 2024-10-27Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 37; Feelings
(Bella’s POV)It had been hours since Adrian left, but I was still replaying the night over and over in my mind. The warmth of his body next to mine, the way he held me like he never wanted to let go. His kisses, full of both desperation and tenderness, left my heart pounding long after he’d gone.I was falling for him. As much as I tried to resist, to keep my guard up, it was impossible. There was something about him that pulled me in, despite the walls I had carefully built. Adrian wasn’t just the cold, calculated businessman I had initially thought. There was more to him—layers I was only just beginning to peel back.But that didn’t mean everything was perfect.I couldn’t ignore the things I was learning about him. The ruthless business deals, the way he seemed to bulldoze anyone who stood in his way, even Lucas’s warning that Adrian could be unpredictable. It was all starting to pile up, and as much as I wanted to believe in the version of him I saw when we were alone, a part of m
Last Updated : 2024-10-27Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 38; how do I fix it ?!
(Adrian’s POV)I had spent most of the day staring out of the large windows in my penthouse, the city sprawling below me like a maze of lights and shadows. A glass of whiskey sat untouched on the coffee table. It used to help—the burn in my throat, the warmth in my chest. But not today. Not with everything that had happened recently.I couldn’t stop thinking about her.Bella had a way of getting under my skin, of making me question every decision I’d made up until now. It wasn’t just the way she looked at me, her eyes always searching for something deeper beneath the surface, but how she made me feel vulnerable—like I wasn’t just Adrian Langston, CEO, the ruthless businessman who crushed anyone standing in his way. With Bella, I was... different.And that terrified me.I couldn’t help but think about how far I’d gone in my life to build this empire, to prove to everyone, especially my father, that I was worth something. That I could rise above the expectations, the suffocating famil
Last Updated : 2024-10-27Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 39; Brotherly reckoning
(Adrian’s POV)The tension in the air was palpable as I walked out of the foyer and into the study, my mother’s ultimatum ringing in my ears. Reconcile with Oliver? She had to be joking. The resentment between us wasn’t something you could just wipe away with a handshake and a few words. It was years of bitterness, miscommunication, and betrayal that had festered into a wound neither of us was willing to address.And yet, here I was. About to do just that.The study was dimly lit, the warm glow of the lamps casting long shadows on the walls. My father’s presence seemed to linger in every corner, his influence still a weight on my shoulders even after all these years. I ran my hand through my hair, trying to push the anger down, but it was boiling just beneath the surface.Then the door creaked open, and there he was—Oliver. My younger brother. He walked in with that same cocky confidence that had always grated on me. Dressed in a casual suit, dark grey with a black shirt, he looked eve
Last Updated : 2024-10-27Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 40; You’ve got a child?!
(Third person pov)The weight of betrayal lingered in the air like a suffocating fog. Oliver stood in his apartment, staring at his phone. The unexpected message from Lucas had been gnawing at him for hours now, but he couldn’t shake the need to know what was truly going on. After all the years of bitterness and distance between him and Adrian, was this just another layer of deception? Another crack in the foundation of their relationship?Lucas had reached out to *him*—not Adrian. And that in itself was unusual.He replayed the message over in his head: “I need to explain everything. Meet me at our old spot. It’s not what you think.”It was vague, cryptic, and reeked of desperation. Oliver couldn’t help but wonder what was driving Lucas to reach out now. What had he been hiding all this time? The Lucas Oliver had known growing up had been loyal to Adrian—a confidante, his right-hand man. That was until Monica Tate had come into the picture.Oliver had never liked Monica. She was manip
Last Updated : 2024-10-27Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 41; The price of secrets
Oliver waited until the hallways of the building were quiet, shadows stretching long across the floor as most of the team filtered out for the evening. He’d decided to find Adrian in his office, knowing this was a conversation that couldn’t wait any longer. After learning the truth from Lucas, Oliver felt a simmering mix of anger, urgency, and an unexpected protective instinct toward both his brother and Lucas.He found Adrian standing near his floor-to-ceiling window, looking out over the city, his usual strong stance softened by the dim light filtering in from the buildings beyond. Adrian looked like a man who carried the weight of the world, and in a way, he did.Adrian didn’t turn when Oliver entered, but his voice was steady. “You’ve been quiet lately,” he said, as if sensing Oliver’s presence. “Everything all right?”Oliver clenched his jaw, trying to figure out the best way to start. He knew that pushing Adrian too hard could backfire, but there was no easy way to explain this.
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Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 61; Fractured Loyalties
Third-Person POV* The Langston Group office hummed with an underlying tension that felt almost tangible. After the morning's whirlwind of press management and corporate maneuvering, things had calmed slightly. But the calm was deceptive—it was the eye of the storm. Bella sat in her office, staring at the blinking cursor on her laptop. The draft for the next public statement was coming along, but her thoughts were everywhere except the screen in front of her. Every time she tried to focus, fragments of her earlier conversation with Adrian crept in. _"I just wanted to protect you."_ His words had lingered in her mind, threading through every thought and emotion. She’d seen the sincerity in his eyes, the cracks in his usually impenetrable demeanor. But there were still too many unanswered questions, too much uncertainty in the air. Her phone buzzed, breaking her reverie. She glanced at the screen: **Oliver**. “Hello?” she answered. “Hey, Bella,” Oliver’s voice came through,
Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 60; Pieces of puzzle
Third-Person POV* The mood in Adrian’s office shifted as Oliver laid the folder on the desk. The contents weren’t just proof—they were ammunition. “This,” Oliver said, tapping the top page, “is the original financial report from one of Monica’s shell companies. And this,” he pulled out another sheet, “is the version submitted to the press. See the difference?” Adrian leaned forward, scanning the documents. “The numbers don’t match. She inflated the figures to make it look like Langston Group made massive payoffs.” “Exactly,” Oliver replied. “Not only that, but I cross-checked the supposed emails between you and Monica. The timestamps don’t align with when those emails were sent on the server. They’ve been altered.” Diana appeared in the doorway, a mug of coffee in one hand and her tablet in the other. “Good news?” she asked, noting the faint tension easing from Adrian’s face. “Potentially,” Adrian replied, holding up the evidence. “But we’re not out of the woods yet.” Di
Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 59; Corporate Sabotage
Third-Person POV* The Langston Group’s sleek glass building glinted in the early morning sunlight, a symbol of power and prestige—or at least it had been until today. Inside, the usual buzz of productivity had been replaced by chaos. Phones rang incessantly, conversations were hushed but frantic, and the atmosphere was charged with tension that no one could ignore. On every major news channel and across social media, a single headline dominated: *Langston Group Caught in Corporate Sabotage Scandal.* The story was damning, laced with alleged evidence of Adrian Langston and Monica Tate’s collusion years ago to bring down a rising competitor in the tech industry. Financial records, private emails, and a supposed whistleblower’s testimony painted a picture of ruthless tactics and unethical decisions. Adrian sat at the head of the executive conference room, his hands steepled as his piercing eyes scanned the room. Beside him, Oliver was scrolling through his tablet, his jaw tighten
Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 58; The Crack
Bella’s POV* Adrian’s words hung between us, heavy and unyielding. The city buzzed faintly in the background, a distant hum compared to the thunder of my heartbeat. “I love you.” It should have felt comforting, but instead, it sent a jolt through my system—a mix of anger, confusion, and something else I wasn’t ready to name. I searched his face for a hint of insincerity, something that would validate my need to pull away, but all I found was raw honesty. “That doesn’t fix this, Adrian,” I said finally, my voice quieter now but no less firm. “I know it doesn’t,” he admitted, stepping closer. The warm scent of him—spicy cologne, faintly mingled with the cool night air—washed over me, stirring memories I wasn’t ready to confront. “But it’s the truth. And it’s all I have to offer you right now.” I took a step back, needing space to think, to breathe. His closeness felt like a magnet pulling me in when I was fighting to hold my ground. “Adrian, love isn’t enough if I can’t tr
Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 57; Fractured Silence
Chapter 57: Fractured Silence *Bella’s POV* The ringing of my phone jolted me awake, cutting through the haze of restless sleep. I didn’t need to check the screen to know who it was. Adrian. Again. It had been three days since our fight, and he’d been relentless—calls, texts, even showing up outside my apartment once. I hadn’t answered, hadn’t given him a shred of acknowledgment. Every message he left only added to the whirlwind of emotions I was trying to suppress. I groaned, throwing the covers off and padding to the kitchen. The early morning light streamed through the windows, the city already humming with life. It was a stark contrast to the storm brewing inside me. My coffee maker sputtered as it brewed, the sound oddly comforting in the silence of my apartment. Silence I had purposely maintained. I needed time to think, to process what Adrian had told me. But every time I tried, my thoughts spiraled back to him—his desperate eyes, his voice cracking as he begged me
Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 56; The hidden silence
Adrian’s POV* The day had started with promise. Bella and I had finally settled into a rhythm—one that felt almost... normal. A word I never thought I’d associate with my life, but somehow, with her, I could breathe easier. This morning, I’d caught her laughing with Diana in the break room. Her smile lit up the drab office like a rare ray of sunlight piercing through gray clouds. For a moment, I had stood there watching her, captivated. She had glanced my way, her laughter trailing off, and that familiar flush crept up her cheeks. “See something you like?” she’d teased, her voice light but carrying a hint of challenge. “Always,” I’d replied, unable to resist. The way her gaze softened in response had stayed with me all day, a warm ember I carried through hours of meetings and decision-making. But that ember had long since died out. Now, the air between us was charged and electric, heavy with tension. Bella stood across the room, her arms folded tightly, her expression a m
Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 55; Unspoken confessions
3rd Person POV* The Langston offices were unusually quiet for a Thursday afternoon. The tension from Ethan's botched proposal had eased, but a subtle undercurrent of anticipation hummed through the halls. The team was already preparing for their next steps, and as usual, Adrian was in control, orchestrating every move like a maestro. Meanwhile, Oliver leaned against Diana’s desk in the executive wing, flipping through a folder. He had that careless charm of his, the kind that made him seem effortlessly capable, even when he wasn’t trying. “You know,” he said, his eyes flicking to Diana, “I still don’t understand how you keep this place running so smoothly. I can barely keep my inbox under control, and here you are managing Adrian, Bella, and Lucas like it’s nothing.” Diana, who had been typing furiously on her laptop, glanced up, her expression a mix of amusement and exasperation. “Unlike you, Oliver, I don’t treat my responsibilities like a joke.” “Ouch.” He pressed a hand
Hold on, Mr billionaire. Chapter 54; More than meets the eye
Adrian's POV* The next morning, I was already pacing my office when Oliver strolled in like he didn’t have a care in the world. He was holding a cup of coffee in one hand and a stack of folders in the other, his usual lopsided grin plastered across his face. “Morning, brother,” he said, his tone annoyingly chipper. “You look like you didn’t sleep.” “I didn’t,” I shot back, stopping mid-stride. “Ethan’s proposal has more red flags than a dictatorship, and I need answers.” Oliver chuckled as he sank into the chair across from my desk. “You always did take things so seriously.” “Someone has to.” I leaned forward, my hands gripping the edge of my desk. “You said you had a hunch about him. Care to elaborate?” The grin faded from Oliver’s face, replaced by something sharper, more calculating. It was a side of him most people didn’t get to see, the side that reminded me he wasn’t just the family screw-up he liked to pretend to be. “I’ve been digging into Ethan’s company,” he sa
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
