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Raising The Billionaire's Child 23. Give her a chance.
From my room’s window, I could see Nate, Olive and Elisha having breakfast together in the garden. I was also supposed to be there by Eli’s request. In fact, she had come to my room many times but I refused and pretended to be sick so I couldn't join them.Their family was getting complete little by little. But it was happening faster in my heart as I felt I was not needed there anymore. I weakly returned to my bed. Pretending to be sick seemed not a good excuse as I could feel my body weakening for real. I was feeling bad and my eyelids were heavy and hurting from crying. I could even feel my head aching like hell. It was as painful as the invisible wound in my heart that’s becoming deeper by the day.I found myself sleeping again. It seemed that it was the only thing that I wanted to do– sleep the pain away. Forget about eating and everything else. At least, while I’m sleeping, I can rest my overthinking mind.It's like a temporary escape where I needed not to face Olive, hurt Eli
Last Updated : 2023-04-03Raising The Billionaire's Child 24. Below freezing point.
'Good morning folks... I know we have the same question in mind as Nate Sarmiento, Olive and their cute daughter Elisha were spotted together in an adorable family moment in Bali, Indonesia... Are we hearing wedding bells soon? This family has truly touched the lives of many. They struggled to be together, but hey, in the end, evil did not prevail...'The corner of my lips curled up when I heard what the reporter said. Did she really mention evil?"Hey!" Leah hit me."Ouch!" I complained and looked at my friend who had just given birth. “What’s wrong with you? Why did you hit me?”“Why are you watching that?!” She took the remote from me and turned off the TV."It's not like I knew there’d be something about them. I'm just watching the news. Not them," I denied."Who are you kidding? You saw it in the headlines. But instead of turning the TV off, you waited for the news about the Sarmientos!”"Of course not. You're too assuming!" I rolled my eyes.“Hannah, try lying to someone else.
Last Updated : 2023-04-03Raising The Billionaire's Child 25. Especially you.
I wasn't able to sleep that night. So the next day, I looked like a panda with dark circles around my eyes. It was because I didn't only stay up the whole night, I also cried until my eyes hurt. "Hannah, what happened to you?" Of course, my co-worker, Mia, noticed my weird face."I wasn't able to sleep last night," I offered."Okay, as you say so.” Mia gave up the questioning at once. I was secretly thankful that she wasn’t in gossip mode today. “Go to the boss' office. She'd been waiting for you for a while now." Or maybe that was the reason why she couldn’t hold me up for interrogation."She's here already?" I glanced at my wristwatch. I'm thirty minutes earlier than the official working time. "Yup. She arrived early. She asked me to prepare the conference room for a meeting. All of us included.""Really?" It was seldom that Mrs. Everett would gather all of her employees. I'm sure that she was going to say something important. I proceeded to my boss' office. I made three calcula
Last Updated : 2023-04-04Raising The Billionaire's Child 26. For the first time.
"He's at the hotel.""What?!" I exclaimed. "I just came from there, Paul and his assistant told me he was not around."I called Paul to ask Nate’s whereabouts. Of course, I won’t go to his house. For all I know, he banned me from entering the village.“Maybe in another branch.”“Where exactly?” I asked frustratingly. “There’s a lot of NS Hotels. Which one? Please, I only have a couple of hours left and then my landlord will throw away all my belongings if I am not back to get them.""Hannah, I'm sorry. I don't know. I'm going to fetch Elisha now.""Can you help me figure it out please?" I begged. "Please, I've nowhere to go. I need him to tell my landlord to give me more time.""You have his number, Hannah. Why don't you call him?""I- I don't have it." I deleted his number so I wouldn’t be tempted to call him then. "I deleted his number," I admitted."Jeez, Hannah, you're so complicated. I'll forward it to you. Call you later, I’m going to get Elisha.""Okay... Uhmn, wait... Could yo
Last Updated : 2023-04-05Raising The Billionaire's Child 27. Take it or leave it.
"Nate." I didn't know where I got my courage, so I was standing in front of Nate now. His cold gaze was seeping in through my skin. It was barely twenty minutes after that mind-boggling kiss and yet it was as if I was with a totally different version of Nate Sarmiento. Making me wonder if the kiss really happened or not.I wasn’t in a hotel room a while ago. But in the very penthouse where the GM holds office. All I did was get out of the room and went to his office without permission."I- I don't know what you're up to, but I just want to beg you– spare my colleagues. I- I'll leave the company if that's what you want... I’m also no longer in my apartment. I'm sure your men already reported it to you-–" I paused when his eyes narrowed at me. "It's alright. I understand. I have already found a place to stay— uhm, so you can have your apartment.""What are you talking about?" he asked."The apartment? The one you bought five times the price just so I will lose a home?" I reminded him,
Last Updated : 2023-04-05Raising The Billionaire's Child 28. Chocolate chip cookies.
"Ms. Rodriguez, in my office now. Bring my coffee," Nate said via intercom.Sarah nodded at me and I did as told. I went to the pantry and made Nate his coffee.Since our workstation was one floor down from the GM's, we couldn’t see his arrival as he was using the elevator directly to his floor. Nate would usually announce his arrival by asking for his coffee.I went to the penthouse using the stairs that connected the two floors. Sliding the keycard, I realized that my hands were shaking and keeping the coffee still became a struggle. I felt nervous having to face Nate again. It took me a lot of effort to make myself appear relaxed when I knocked on the smoked glass door of his office."Come in," he said, and I wanted to slap my face for shaking even more at the mere sound of his voice."G-good morning, Sir," I greeted him when he came into view. And I almost gasped. He was so handsome even if he hadn’t lifted up his head yet to look at me. "Your coffee.""Put it right there," he g
Last Updated : 2023-04-07Raising The Billionaire's Child 29. Don't care too much.
"The GM is too early today. He's looking for you. He was wondering why you aren’t still here when you're just living downstairs?" Sarah told me when I got to work the next day. "He's here already?" I can't believe it. I'm one hour earlier than the official time. "Yup. And he seems to be in a bad mood. What did you do to him yesterday, huh? You both didn't go back.""We went to your sister's house," I answered."I know about that, Miriam told me. What I mean is, what did you do after that?""He drove me here and he went home.""Jeez, that boy. I don't know why he's not declaring his love to you yet. Tsk!""Sarah, maybe there's really nothing to confess," I proceeded to make Nate's coffee while Sarah followed me to the pantry. "Besides, I'm not his type.""And what do you know about his type?""Come on, the likes of Olive of course. Tall, fair, sexy, beautiful and—""A cheater?" She cut me off, rolling her eyes."They love each other.""You are the only one who keeps insisting that."
Last Updated : 2023-04-18Raising The Billionaire's Child 30. It wasn't easy.
Body Heat.I couldn't believe I was considering it. Nate had eaten, he had taken his medicine and was back to his sleep. But he was really chilling despite the aircon being off. I already added his blanket, and even wore his socks. But none of them seemed to work.Lying beside him and hugging him was the last thing I was considering. I would often do that with Elisha before. But that was Elisha. She was my baby. Not the grown-up-super duper attractive man I am in love with.I drew a deep breath. First, I lied beside him but I didn’t slide inside his blanket. For a while it worked, then he got chills again. So okay, I decided to give him body heat. I slowly slid myself into his blanket and hugged him. I thought of the time when he hugged me to sleep when I was mourning the loss of my dad. Nate didn't leave me then and even made a way to bring back the smile on my face by taking me to the beach.Now was the time to repay his goodness. And maybe while I’m hugging him this way, I could l
Last Updated : 2023-04-18
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Raising The Billionaire's Child Finale
"Eli," I gently approached my daughter who was sitting in a daze on her bed. "Time to see your doctor, Eli." I felt a pain in my heart when Eli didn't even look at me. My little girl was drowned in her thoughts again. "Elisha, Dr. Railey is already waiting for you." I sat beside her and kissed her head. "I don't need a doctor, daddy," she said in a weak voice. "I'm not sick." "He will just talk to you, Eli." Dr. Railey was Eli's therapist. For a week now, they have been doing sessions in an attempt to make Eli the way she used to. "Hey, do you like to visit mommy Hannah?" Upon hearing the word mommy, Elisha nodded almost eagerly. It’s always been like that. Whenever she was unresponsive, mentioning Hannah’s name always did the trick. Elisha would start responding like her normal self. "Yes daddy! I miss mommy so much!" "We're going to visit her. But, first you have to talk to Dr. Railey, okay?" "Okay," she voluntarily stood up. I bent and carried her in my arms. "I love you,
Raising The Billionaire's Child 40. Evil plan.
"Olive," Hannah tried to calm Olive down. "Let's talk. Not like this. Please, don’t scare Eli…""No... We will talk like this. Eli has to know what a slut you are, Hannah!" Olive pulled back Eli’s hair and pointed the knife to her side. "How you ruined our family!"Eli wasn't complaining even though her tears were already brimming her eyes. She was a brave child! I was not sure if I’d be happy or not. She shouldn’t even be seeing Olive and I like this in the first place!"Don't hurt her, I beg you." I was the first to cry. I just can’t bear seeing Eli hurt. "She's your daughter, Liv! Your own flesh and blood!" I couldn't do anything. One wrong move and Olive could hurt Eli."I know... " She drew the knife away a little. "I'm not going to hurt Eli. I needed her so Nate would come back to me. But– " she paused and held the weapon close to Eli’s neck. "If you're not going to cooperate with me, I will slash this kid's throat in front of your very eyes." Then she smiled like real crazy and
Raising The Billionaire's Child 39. Patch things up.
Nate held a meeting with his whole security team at his house when we arrived. Why? I had no idea.After an hour, he told me he was going to do a conference call with his hotel staff...I told him okay and decided to just bake chocolate chip cookies for my husband and Elisha. They were like crazy with cookies. They really were father and daughter.I smiled to myself. The problem that arose couldn’t stop me from being happy with my status. Nate loves me and even though we can’t be on our honeymoon now, it’s still okay with me. I knew Nate, he'd made up for it. That's for sure.I was preparing the ingredients when my phone rang. It was Olive."Hannah," she said when I answered the call."Hello, Liv," I greeted, a little bit hesitant."Eli's with me. I'm wondering if you can come and get her? I have an appointment in two hours. I cannot drive her back. I still need to prepare myself.""Sure. Uhmn wait, I'll just ask Paul to drive for me," I agreed.It was the first time that Olive talked
Raising The Billionaire's Child 38. With this ring.
I woke up to the feeling of a hand stroking my hair.What??? Who??? How???I was alone in the townhouse! Who could possibly be with me?"Hannah," it was Nate's voice. I froze. Just last night, I dreamed of him. In fact, it's still so vivid, I could actually remember every detail of my dream. So hearing Nate's voice when I was already fully awake, though not still opening my eyes, made my heart skip a beat. "Hannah." I heard him chuckling. "I know you're already awake. Come on, open your eyes or I'll kiss you."With that warning, I immediately opened my eyes. Only to find Nate's face directly above my face. His amused gaze stared back at my surprised wide eyes."N-nate?!" I stammered and hastily got up, totally forgetting that he was above me. So I ended up head-butting Nate Sarmiento."Ouch!" He exaggeratedly held a hand over his forehead ."I-I'm sorry!" I worriedly apologized. "Nate? Does it hurt so badly?" I inspected his forehead. Nate nodded as if he was in deep pain with his e
Raising The Billionaire's Child 37. The best dream.
"Welcome back, GM!" Paul, my best friend slash Eli's bodyguard, greeted me with a huge grin on his face. He was the only one who knew I was arriving."How's everyone?" I asked once inside the car."You mean, Hannah?" he teased and an involuntary smile lit up my face. But it faded when I saw Paul’s sudden serious face. "Not good.""What do you mean not good?" I frowned at him."The news isn't true, right, Nate?" ."What news?" "That you and Olive are getting married.""What?!" I was surprised. "Of course not!" Where did that even come from? "Well, that's what Olive's been telling everyone. That you're getting married. There were pictures of you and Olive circulating online. That you're together in Macau and you're having your sweet time together." He pulled over and took his phone out. "Look at this."I took his phone and saw the pictures he was talking about. Anger crept within me."You even cut off communication. What happened to you, Nate? That was a very stupid move. We're all tr
Raising The Billionaire's Child 36. Just this one time.
It was just supposed to be three days. But I was not able to leave due to a lot of problems that arose along the way.I hated every freaking time I needed to spend in Macau. Each second away from Elisha and Hannah was almost driving my thoughts into nuts.I missed Hannah so much that I needed to disconnect myself from my phone during my stay in Macau so that I wouldn't be tempted to call her every hour. Worst, fly back just so I would have her in my arms again. Because, admittedly, I was so in love with Hannah that I would move mountains to be with her. Unfortunately, I couldn't do that at the given time.I never thought I was capable of loving a woman this way.I had Olive for five years. But I was not that crazy for her. Although I believed I used to love her, separation had never been a problem for me. But with Hannah, it's a whole lot different story.Hannah Rodriguez.The first person to fight against me. She was not scared and did everything in her power to take Elisha back from
Raising The Billionaire's Child 35. Together.
It's the weekend.I decided to pay Leah a visit. I brought Elisha with me so she could play with Seth and meet her friend’s baby sister.As expected, Eli's reaction was adorable. Seeing Bethany for the first time, Eli repeatedly told me to give her a sibling. "Eli, mommy and daddy need to get married first," Leah told her."When are you getting married, mom?" Eli asked me, refusing to let go of Bethany’s tiny hand."At the right time, baby.""When is the right time?""You'll just know it, Eli." How will I explain to her that my relationship with her father had no label yet? Eli won't understand."Okay," she pouted and went with Seth to the playroom."So, how’s everything going? It’s been four days since Nate left for Macau.” Leah asked me.I shook my head sadly. Four days in Macau and he had only called me once. After his call when he got there, I haven't heard from Nate again. I’m also asking Sarah but she told me that Nate wasn’t calling her either, and he only gives instructions t
Raising The Billionaire's Child 34. Say that again.
"Coffee, Sir?"I am still working for Nate. But I live in his house and we go to work together after dropping Elisha off at her school. I wanted to watch her at school again but Eli told me she could manage with her nanny and Paul."Yes, please." Nate answered, but not lifting his gaze as he was fixated on his laptop. I carefully placed the cup of coffee on its usual spot on his table. I had already prepared it before I asked him."Express?" He looked at me and smiled."Yep..." I answered. "For the ever busy GM.""Come here.""Hmn?" I frowned, moving a little closer to him but with his table between us."A good employee deserves a reward." He pushed his laptop to his side, then leaned over his table, almost closing our distance while looking at my lips teasingly."I am not aware of such a reward." I didn’t back down. "I must have missed reading that in the employee handbook.""Come closer," he whispered. "I'll let you know what's not written in the handbook.""Yeah?" I knew what he w
Raising The Billionaire's Child 33. Come back home.
"What was that, Nate?" I asked Nate, who closed the room's door behind him.Elisha was now out of earshot as Adam took her with him after much convincing that her mommy wasn't going anywhere."Can't you stay for Eli?" he asked back. He walked towards me, and pulled himself a chair to sit in front of me. Then he started to gently press a cold compress on my swollen cheek."You know that I'd do anything for Elisha," I answered, heartbeat fast at Nate’s proximity to me. I was more aware of his hand touching my skin than the cold compress pressed against it. “But how about you? Is it okay with you?""What do you think, Hannah?" He stopped what he was doing and just locked gazes with me."I- I can't really tell," I admitted.He sighed before pulling away."Please do this for Elisha. I want her to be happy," Nate pleaded."It's not like I can say no, right? I'm still working for you. So, I'm obliged to obey you." I smiled faintly. "But I really need to know if it's okay with you. I don't wa
