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Loved by the billionaire “Take a weapon”
Catherine caught herself smiling for the rest of the day. The feeling of being powerful must be a nice one to have. She stared at her ceiling, observing the lights she had hung changing colors. To her that was how Donovan was, unstable. “How didn’t I get fired?” she wondered. “Cathy! Cathy!” Catherine had completely drifted. She caught her self doing that sometimes, daydreaming. Ruby’s voice had barged into Catherine’s concentration. “Bro,” Ruby yelled gesturing towards Catherine’s window which was wide open. “Close the freaking window, it’s raining Catherine quickly shuffled to the other part of the room to close the window. “Hi Rubs, when’d you get back?” “A few minutes ago,” Ruby was aggravated. “What’s up?” “Nothing,” she waved her hands, frustrated. “It doesn’t look like nothing” “Well, since you asked,” Ruby sat down and taped the bed, gesturing for Cathy to sit down. “Adam proposed!” she had tears in her eyes revealing the giant stone on her fingers to Catherine. Cather
Last Updated : 2023-08-16Loved by the billionaire “Then charge it”
“He’s dead! If you ever in your life snoop into my family’s business again, you’ll regret it.” Donovan had been pretty edgy lately. Why was she poking her nose where it didn’t need to be? He needed to get rid of her and quick. It was only a matter of time till the Smith’s dirty laundry was aired out in the open. “I can’t let that happen, not now, not ever!” He walked back to his room. The house brought back memories, not the kind he would like to remember. It was their vacation home. The whole family came to Korea every summer. Keila was born there as well. She was born at a small hospital very close to a beach they visited often. A lucky child she was, most children were said to have been born on the beach. Donovan’s name was changed after the age of nine. His grandfather wanted to trace of Davis Smith in his household. He remembered vividly how his grandfather chose him to be groomed for the family business instead of Nigel. It was during the summer, Davis and Rachel had a huge f
Last Updated : 2023-08-16Loved by the billionaire “Where were you?”
She was exasperated. Catherine had been walking for a while. “Did he say two blocks or three?”, she spoke under her breath as she tried to find the store Donovan talked about. “Shit,” she groaned frustrated. “Where’s the damn store?,” Catherine walked around for a bit. “How’d I forget my charger?”. She increased her pace as she heard fast footsteps approaching. “I thought Korea was a safe country”. Catherine was practically running through every street she came across. The footsteps stopped abruptly then someone appeared in front of her. “Why are you running?”, it was Kenny. She sighed with relief. “What are you doing here? I thought you were a thief,” she explained. “How’d you get this far? The convenience store is way back there,” he pointed in the other direction. Catherine narrowed her eyes to see the very bright that shone from the store. “Yeah, must have missed it”. “There’s another one not too far from here,” he held Catherine’s hand leading her down the street. This store w
Last Updated : 2023-08-17Loved by the billionaire “Tomorrow?”
The party was moved to a larger auditorium. They drove for few minutes to another location off campus. It was properly decorated. For the brief moment Catherine was there, it was said that there were speculations that the Smith family sponsored the event. They obviously started the rumor so it spread fast. They always loved to stand out and be recognized. Sponsoring an event got people liking out of their palm and adding non-existent categories to the award ceremony. At this point if there was a hate the Smith’s group chat, Catherine would be the admin. Indistinct chatter came from all angles of this excellently decorated party venue. There was an endless display of exquisite delicacies. You could tell the party had begun when the sound of glasses clinking filled the air. Irish, Scott’s, American, Canadian, Tennessee, name it. All kinds of whiskey were present at this party. There was a mini bar with all kinds of exotic drinks, from spirits to cocktails. “What are we drinking?” Don
Last Updated : 2023-08-17Loved by the billionaire “Is that you Damien?”
The next morning, the movers came in early to get a head start. Catherine stayed with Ruby for the first half of the day, the other half was to be spent at a company party as Donovan’s plus one. At this point she was confused about her responsibilities. Catherine found an outfit fit for the occasion in Ruby’s closet. As usual, her go to transport means was the train. She made her way to the venue. She walked in feeling a little shy seeing as well dressed people lined the entrance. With the amount of money she spent on transportation, she was supposed to be getting weekly benefits. “Hi,” Donovan smiled. Catherine was thrown off for a second, why was he smiling? “Hello Donovan,” she formed a half smile. In one corner, a small group gathered around a grand piano, taking turns playing and singing classic songs that she had never heard. The soiree was a delightful blend of elegance and sophistication, a momentary escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Snooty people with th
Last Updated : 2023-08-17Loved by the billionaire “She must be crazy!”
Donovan was prepared to completely forget the night he spent with Catherine but seeing her face everyday wasn’t going to help the situation. He was completely embarrassed and hoped she didn’t remember anything about the previous night. His pride was hurt, never in his life had a lady rejected him. The look of shock on her face in the morning was his conviction that she didn’t remember anything. She just wanted to go home badly so he called for an Uber. Donovan always went to his condo when there was an event and he couldn’t get home. His apartment and home were the only places he felt comfortable in. And for someone of his status, safety was a major priority. That was also the place he took his lovers which were either celebrities or daughters of wealthy business men. “She should consider herself lucky that a person of my status drove her to a luxury apartment”, he scoffed. He had secretaries in the past who he slept with for fun whenever he wanted, when he was done, he would fire
Last Updated : 2023-08-20Loved by the billionaire “Make me!”
Catherine took her half-day off very seriously. Donovan had been gracious enough to give her a small break from him. A trip to the book store would make all her problems go away. Everyday for the last month, she had been religiously sending out emails to publishing companies. At least seven out of a hundred responded. And one out of the seven would be what an average person would term a positive response but they were often accompanied with negative terms and conditions. She circled through the store for a while and found some really good reads. A few minutes later she got a text from Donovan. It read; “I need you”. Her heart sunk to her feet for a moment, “I need you.” What did that mean and why did it make her smile a little? Catherine slapped herself a little, “Stop being stupid!” she yelled. She took a taxi and headed to the nearest train station. When she had gotten to the mansion, she rang the bell. There was no response. She decided to send Donovan a text which he didn’t res
Last Updated : 2023-08-20Loved by the billionaire “Nothing, for now”
“What does he have on us?,” Stanford asked Donovan. “Nothing, for now,” he answered. “Have you talked to Jerry?,” he inquired. “Yeah,” Donovan said nonchalantly. He was tired of explaining how he had no prior knowledge to Frank Dubel joining the race for Senator. “And he has the DA! Damn bastard,” Stanford was furious. “Well, he is his uncle,” Donovan said, Stanford rolled his eyes, “They’re just well connected, doesn’t mean we’re any less”. He sat quiet for a while. “Fred,” he summoned. “They have too many people in legislature,” Donovan explained. “I know, but we have business connections. The grand judge is my friend, we still have this,” Stanford was concerned but had no intention of showing it. “How’s the campaign team doing?” “They’re doing alright. Trying to come up with manifestos,” Donovan spoke with confidence. He knew the team he hired was more than capable of handling the situation. “We need something persuasive, something they’ve never heard before”. Donovan no
Last Updated : 2023-08-20
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Loved by the billionaire “Is it time?”
Thomas had helped them a great deal. After the words “I have it,” that he spoke to Lily over the phone, no one had heard a peep from her in months.Her baby was found on his doorstep alongside a note that he didn’t bother to read.Donovan was certain it was a confession of her lover for him. He beat himself up for a long time for not being able to recognize that she was obsessed with him. Life had been good, quiet. It didn’t take Catherine very long to get acquainted with his niece. Her father was, indisposed.They became more open with other people, family, friends, business partners, they learnt to forgive right after buying up all Zenith shares with the help of the ghost partner and replacing the entire board. It was a sigh of new beginnings for everyone.Lily was discovered later at a rehabilitation center in a foreign country. Now it was clear where she had gotten her evidence to plant. Kenny was released from prison almost immediately. He and Teresa finally became official. They
Loved by the billionaire “Relax Johnny bravo”
After everything, the meeting ended in a deadlock. There was no amount of money Donovan offered them that picked their interest. Lily’s goal was to get him locked up as revenge for what he did. The dimly lit room didn’t quite help. Shadows danced on the walls as they were cast of a horror movie. There were series of questioning which was the interrogator practically putting words into Kenny’s mouth. It was such a horrible sight. Donovan tried his best to keep his calm but some part of the interrogation became unbearable. He slammed his hand on the steel table when it got to unbearable. He was escorted out afterwards. “We’ll get through this. Stick to the legal advice, and we’ll do our best to protect Kenny.” His legal representative tried to pacify him. He had tried his best but they so resolute. Donovan was clueless as to how to get through his current situation. Donovan nodded in acknowledgment knowing fully well that the only person who could solve this issue was Lily. He had t
Loved by the billionaire “Kenny, please shut up.”
The Donovan woke up with a splitting headache. He had to make Lily pay one way or another. After all the time she had lied to him, it was the least she deserved. Just a little social buzz had made her quiet. Public exposure was the least he could do. This was the worst betrayal he had ever experienced. With all this he couldn’t bring himself to look at the girl he called his daughter differently. She was his niece anyway and he still had a responsibility towards her. Donovan was struggling and in deep thought when he was alerted by Janet that he had a visitor. He wondered whether Lily had come to back the rest of her things. She made an entire soap opera, rolling in the floor and begging him. She claimed it was the first time and she did it because she felt lonely. That was understandable, but Donovan had to confirm for himself. Not surprisingly, the CCTV footage said otherwise. His punishment for Lily came with a bit of backlash anyway as the online attention was quite excessive.
Loved by the billionaire “Cost us!”
Thomas sat down glancing at his watch from time to time. He held his iced latte sipping on it slowly. If Lily didn’t show up he was going to leave. The ambiance of the place was nice, and the coffee, even if it was expensive still hit the spot.He spotted her from afar. There was no way to miss her. Even with her elaborate disguise, you could sense her elitist spirit from afar. The Gucci scarf and Versace glasses gave her away. Social media has been buzzing with the news of her infidelity.The backlash on Nigel wasn’t easy either, he was now the official black sheep. Failed career, no steady relationship. The pair did a number on themselves. Cause of injury- self-inflicted. She walked in sweating and panting like she had run a marathon, and failed.“Are you okay?” he asked examining her demeanor, “Should I get you something to drink?”“No, I’m fine. I just need your help, it’s not going to be a long one.”“What do you need?” he furrowed his brows.“You know what I need,” she was getti
Loved by the billionaire “The blood isn’t a match.”
Donovan was burdened by guilt and wrestling with his thoughts. He just had to go home. He was in a daze. Multiple scenarios and reflections play out in his mind, amplifying the weight of his past assumptions and the impact on Catherine.“I messed up. I can’t believe I thought she betrayed me,” he said muttering to himself. Lost in his thoughts, he barely registered his surroundings. “Mr. Donovan! Are you alright? You’ve been standing there for ages.” Donovan was pulled out of his reverie, looks around, realizing the passage of time.“I… I’m fine. Just lost in my thoughts.”Janet was concerned. She observed Donovan’s troubled demeanor , “Is everything okay, sir? You seem really upset.”Donovan managed to force a smile, “I’ll be alright. Just a lot on my mind.”Janet was unconvinced but just had to respect his privacy. She left Donovan to his thoughts. There was a strange atmosphere that followed. He was burdened by Catherine’s revelations, it took an emotional toll on him. He handed
Loved by the billionaire “I… I never knew. I thought you…”
Thomas battled a fever throughout the night, Catherine couldn’t bring herself to leave him in his state. Conflicting emotions added another layer of discomfort. She wanted to be compassionate and supportive, but everything that had happened so far made it challenging to offer solace without judgment. “I’m sorry Catherine.” Thomas tossed and turned. “I know you are, but you’re not well. Let me take care of you.” Underneath her caring gestures, is an unconscious judgment that she had already passed on him. There was a struggle to reconcile the person she thought Thomas was with the actions. Catherine tried her possible best to navigate between empathy and her own feelings of hurt. It was morning, Catherine faced Thomas who was lying on the bed. There was definitely a need for a conversation about what happened. Even though he was unwell, the situation called for immediate concern. The atmosphere was fragile. She just couldn’t trust him again, not after all the lies and secrets. Who
Loved by the billionaire “I'm out”
The way Thomas had been on the phone recently was unnerving. He obviously was discussing things related to work but the intensity of the conversation caused even Damien to be unsettled. The baby would turn in his sleep, causing Catherine to worry. It was morning. Thomas was on his regular routine. Catherine, feigned interest in a magazine, subtly adjusting herself in the soft cushion. She needed a compostable position if she was really ready to eavesdrop on Thomas’s increasingly intense work conversation. These days, he was too immersed in work and put in extra hours. She wondered whether he was doing it to stay away from her. The distance was good, at least he wasn’t breathing down her neck anymore, it helped her think but now, the house started to feel a bit empty even with all the helps around. The hushed tones and cryptic discussions fueled her curiousity, leaving her unable to shake the nagging feeling that he might be involved in something off. She was very interested in whate
Loved by the billionaire “What was it?”
Why did he do that? The overwhelming jealousy and need to control had caused him to blurt out something so stupid, ‘I’ll call you?’ really. Donovan brushed his hand across his face as he best himself up. That was on of the most foolish things he had done in a long time. All because of Catherine. He wondered what people might think of him and how many people heard him. The car ride seemed to have become longer than he recalled it was when they departed. The car took an abrupt turn barging into his concentration. He faced the driver sternly, “I thought you do this for a living, how do you make money when you cannot do your job properly?” The driver stared back at him with pursed lips and an apologetic look on his face. “Hey, what’s gotten into you?” Lily asked. Immediately, he collected himself, “I’m sorry,” he apologized. The driver gave an assertive look and continued his journey. He couldn’t wait to go and wash all the shame off his body. He was upset, why did Catherine run off l
Loved by the billionaire “Huh?”
“Shit!” he punched into the sofa. Anger and sadness took a hold of him in that moment. Even though his meeting Catherine outside was extremely coincidental, Thomas emerging from his hotel room in that exact moment wasn’t something he expected.The only thing his presence did was create unnecessary tension and angst.“Donovan,” Lily said rubbing eyes with both hands. “What’s wrong?” she whispered. He didn’t put his sleeping child into consideration before his tantrum.“I’m fine, I’m fine,” he said slumping into the sofa.“You’re upsetting Lily,” she protested.He sighed, “I’m sorry, I’m-” Donovan shot out of his chair and walked into the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.He walked to the sink and opened the faucet, throwing water aggressively across his face. He wasn’t still satisfied with the result. Donovan let the later run in his palm till it flowed over. He vigorously washed his face again. Why did Thomas have to come?In that moment, Donovan thought about a number of ways t
