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The Distance Between Us
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2024-11-15 20:54:37
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Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย A Night to Remember
The Grant mansion was abuzz with activity as Daisy's birthday drew near. Louis had taken it upon himself to plan a celebration that would leave her breathless. His staff worked tirelessly, transforming one of the city's most luxurious hotels into a wonderland of opulence and charm. From cascading floral arrangements to glittering chandeliers, every detail screamed perfection, just as Daisy deserved.โSheโll love it,โ Louis murmured to himself, standing in the ballroom and surveying the nearly finished setup.Liam appeared at his side, clapping him on the back. โYouโre going all out, huh? If I didnโt know better, Iโd think you were proposing.โLouis shot him a glare but said nothing. The truth was, heโd been toying with the idea. Yet, every time he thought of asking Daisy to marry him, her hesitant smile and guarded eyes would hold him back.The evening of Daisyโs birthday arrived with a flourish. Guests filled the grand ballroom, the elite of the entertainment and business worlds ming
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-16Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Submerged Truths
The bathroom lights cast a soft glow over the room as steam rose from the bathtub. Louis knelt by the tub, his hands trembling as he gently lowered Daisy into the warm water. She was barely coherent, her head lolling against his chest as he whispered soothing words she likely couldnโt hear.โDaisy, Iโm here. Stay with me,โ Louis murmured, his voice laced with desperation.Her body was limp, her skin pale and damp with sweat. The drug was still in her system, and he felt utterly helpless. Every instinct screamed at him to fix this, to take away her pain, but all he could do was hold her in the water and hope it would help her flush out the poison.โYouโre going to be okay,โ he repeated, brushing wet strands of hair from her face. โI wonโt let anything happen to you.โFor the first time in years, Louis felt powerless. His world had always been under his control, yet here he was, unable to protect the woman he loved from the cruelty of others.Daisy stirred faintly, her lips parting to f
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-17Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Echoes of the Past
Louis stood by the massive windows of his office, the skyline of the city sprawling before him. His hands were shoved into his pockets, his mind far away from the towering buildings and the hum of city life. The events of the past weeks had shaken him more than he cared to admit. Daisyโs close calls had driven him to a point of no return.He couldnโt rely on the system aloneโnot when the enemies were cunning, elusive, and ruthless.The sound of the door opening snapped him out of his thoughts. Liam walked in, his posture tense but composed. โYou wanted to see me?โLouis turned, his expression serious. โYes. We need to talk.โLiam arched an eyebrow. โThis sounds ominous.โโItโs about Daisy,โ Louis said, cutting straight to the point. โHer safety isnโt negotiable. And Iโm done playing by the rules.โLiam leaned against the desk, crossing his arms. โWhat are you saying?โLouis exhaled deeply, his gaze steady. โIโm saying Iโm going back to the Mafia.โFor a moment, silence hung between th
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-17Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Threads Of Betrayal
The morning sunlight streamed into Louisโs office as he reviewed the latest updates from his contacts in the underworld. The new developments had confirmed what he feared: the threats against Daisy were far from over. Her career success had painted a target on her back, and Natalieโs name was starting to surface more frequently, albeit in whispers.The quiet knock on his door pulled him from his thoughts. โCome in,โ he called, setting the file aside.Liam entered, his expression serious. โYou called?โLouis gestured for him to sit, pouring a glass of scotch for each of them. โWe need to talk about Daisy,โ he began.Liam frowned, taking the offered glass but not drinking. โWhatโs wrong now?โโEverything,โ Louis said bluntly. โThe threats are escalating. I have people looking into it, but I canโt do this alone. I need your help to keep her safe.โLiam leaned back in his chair, studying Louis. โWhatโs your plan?โโIโve been reestablishing old connections,โ Louis admitted, his tone grave.
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-18Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Sixteen
The atmosphere in Louisโs penthouse was unusually heavy. Daisy had spent the night there after the ambush, resting under Louis's vigilant watch. He hadnโt left her side since they returned, his expression unreadable yet simmering with barely contained rage.Daisy, sitting on the couch with a cup of tea in her hands, glanced up at him. โLouis, youโve been pacing for hours,โ she said gently. โYou need to rest too.โโI canโt rest,โ he snapped, then immediately softened his tone. โI canโt rest knowing youโre not safe. Knowing someone out there wants to hurt you.โShe placed the cup down and walked over to him. โWeโll figure this out together,โ she said, placing a hand on his arm.His gaze softened, but the tension in his body didnโt ease. โDaisy, I need to ask you something,โ he said, turning to face her fully.She nodded, sensing the seriousness in his tone.โMove in with me,โ he said, his voice low but firm.Her heart skipped a beat, not because of the suggestion itself but because of t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-19Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Colliding Worlds
The air was heavy with tension, though the lavish surroundings of the charity gala gave no hint of the danger lurking beneath. Louis stood by the grand window of the ballroom, his sharp eyes scanning the room as a sea of well-dressed guests mingled and laughed, oblivious to the storm brewing in his world.This event wasnโt just for show. Louis had orchestrated it to bring together some of the cityโs most influential figuresโbusinessmen, politicians, and those with ties to the underworld. It was a trap, meticulously set to flush out those targeting Daisy.Daisy arrived late, her radiant presence turning heads as she walked in wearing a sleek black gown that hugged her figure. Her confidence was magnetic, though Louis caught the flicker of unease in her eyes as she met his gaze. She felt out of place among the glittering crowd, but sheโd come for Louis. He had asked her to be here, and she couldnโt refuse him.โDaisy,โ Louis greeted her, his voice low and warm. โYou look stunning.โโAnd
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-19Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Eighteen
The hum of the private jet was the only sound in the dim cabin. Daisy sat by the window, her arms wrapped around herself as she stared out into the night sky. Across from her, Louis leaned forward, elbows resting on his knees, his fingers steepled in thought. Liam sat a few seats away, speaking in hushed tones on the phone, gathering intel on Natalieโs abduction.Daisy's mind was a storm of emotions. She had narrowly escaped danger, but the knowledge that Natalie was in Ricci's clutches unsettled her deeply. The memory of Natalie screaming for her to run played on a loop in her mind. It didn't add up. If Natalie had been helping her, why was she at the gala in the first place?"You're too quiet," Louis's voice broke through her thoughts. She turned to find him watching her, his piercing eyes softening slightly as they met hers."I'm just... trying to make sense of everything," Daisy admitted.Louis reached out, covering her hand with his. "You don't have to. Let me handle it.""But Na
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-20Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Strings Behind The Curtain
The calm after the storm was short-lived. Daisyโs days at the villa were marked by a tense silence. Natalie kept to herself, her smiles brittle, her laughter hollow. Daisy noticed the subtle ways Natalie avoided eye contact with Louis and Liam, her voice unusually careful. But more pressing were the moments when Daisy caught Natalie watching her, a flicker of something unspoken in her gaze.They had managed to save Natalie from Ricci but the entire operation went too easy. Easy but suspicious.Louis, meanwhile, was consumed with work. Or so he claimed. Daisy often found him in his study, the door closed and his voice low as he held endless phone calls. She knew better than to believe it was all business. The lines between his corporate empire and his shadowy Mafia dealings were blurring more with each passing day.For Liam, the change in Louis was palpable. His soon to be brother-in-law was colder, more ruthless in his decisions. Over shared drinks late one night, Liam voiced his conc
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-21
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Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Sixty Seven
Daisy sat cross-legged on the floor of the abandoned workshop Ezekiel had claimed as their occasional meeting spot. The scent of sawdust and faint traces of oil hung in the air, and the cracked windows let in just enough light to give the space an otherworldly glow.Across from her, Ezekiel was crouched over a blueprint spread out on a makeshift table, his brows furrowed in concentration. A faint smudge of ink streaked across his cheek, and Daisy couldnโt help but let her gaze linger.โYouโre staring,โ Ezekiel said without looking up, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.Daisyโs cheeks flushed. โNo, Iโm not.โHe glanced at her then, his hazel eyes dancing with amusement. โYouโre a terrible liar.โShe rolled her eyes, but there was no bite in her response. โFocus on your work.โโI would if someone wasnโt distracting me,โ he teased, sitting back on his heels.Daisy huffed, but the warmth spreading in her chest betrayed her irritation. Moments like thisโquiet, unguardedโthey were b
Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Sixty Six
The room was quiet except for the rhythmic flicker of the lantern hanging from the low ceiling. Its dim light cast warm, dancing shadows over the walls, illuminating the worn furniture and the faint outlines of two figures. Daisy sat in her usual corner, her knees pulled to her chest, her face half-hidden beneath the curtain of her hair. Ezekiel was nearby, his posture relaxed as he leaned against the wall, his gaze fixed on the small cloth bag sitting between them.โYou didnโt eat much last time,โ Ezekiel said, breaking the silence. His voice was calm, unassuming, but there was a trace of concern in his tone. โI figured Iโd bring these along.โDaisy glanced at the bag, her expression neutral. But the faintest flicker of curiosity crossed her face when she caught the familiar scent of freshly baked pastries.โYour favorite,โ Ezekiel added, nudging the bag closer to her.Her lips twitched into a fleeting smile she quickly suppressed. She hadnโt mentioned her preferences in yearsโhadnโt
Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Sixty Five
Natalie watched Louis from across the room, her eyes narrowed as he sat slouched in his chair, nursing a glass of whiskey. His injuries had mostly healed, but the emotional wounds he carried were far from mended. He barely acknowledged her presence, his thoughts clearly elsewhere.She smiled faintly, masking the bitterness that twisted in her chest. Tonight would be the night she secured her future.โLouis,โ she called softly, stepping closer. Her voice was soothing, almost maternal. โYouโve been drinking too much again.โโIโm fine,โ he muttered, swirling the amber liquid in his glass.โNo, youโre not,โ she said firmly, taking the glass from his hand. โCome sit with me.โHe didnโt resist as she guided him to the couch. She handed him another drink, this one carefully prepared.As he drank, Natalie sat beside him, her hand resting lightly on his arm. โIโve been worried about you,โ she said, her tone sweet and laced with concern.Louis blinked slowly, his vision beginning to blur. โIโm
Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Sixty Four
Natalie stared out the window of her lavishly decorated parlor, her fingers curled tightly around the stem of her wine glass. The late afternoon sun cast a golden glow across the room, but it did little to brighten the storm brewing inside her.The whispers had reached her earsโwhispers that shouldnโt exist, whispers that sent her carefully constructed world teetering on the edge of chaos. Daisy. Alive.The name burned in her mind like a brand, fueling a mixture of fear, anger, and something dangerously close to envy. Louis hadnโt been the same since his return from the Sovereignโs clutches. He was distant, restless, his eyes constantly clouded with thought. Natalie knew where his mind wandered, even if he didnโt dare speak it aloud. It wasnโt hard to guess.Daisy.She swirled her wine absently, her mind working through the implications. If Daisy truly was alive, everything Natalie had worked for could come crumbling down. Louis had been hers for years now, tethered by duty and conven
Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Sixty Three
Louis stumbled through the shadowed streets, clutching his bruised ribs as he gasped for air. The Sovereignโs men had made it clear that his escape wouldnโt come easy. Blood seeped through his torn shirt, each step sending sharp jolts of pain through his battered body. But he didnโt care. There was only one place he could go, only one person who might help him make sense of what had just happened: Ezekiel.When he finally arrived at Ezekielโs residence, he nearly collapsed at the gate. Summoning the last shred of his strength, Louis banged on the door, his bloodied knuckles leaving red smears on the polished wood.The door swung open, and Louis looked up, expecting Ezekielโs stern gaze. Instead, he was met with the wide-eyed stares of Liam and Dandelion.โLouis?โ Dandelionโs voice was sharp with disbelief.โWhat the hell are you doing here?โ Liam demanded, his expression a mixture of anger and concern.Louis staggered inside without waiting for an invitation, collapsing onto a nearby
Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Sixty Two
The room was oppressive, suffused with a damp chill that clung to Daisyโs skin. Her wrists were shackled above her head, the iron cuffs biting into her flesh. She stood in the center of the punishment chamber, her cloak discarded, her back bare to the cold air. The Sovereignโs heavy footsteps echoed ominously, each step a grim promise of what was to come.โYou failed me, Phantom.โ His voice was devoid of warmth, each word cutting like a blade. โYou, my most trusted. My most loyal.โDaisy remained silent, her chin lifted defiantly despite the weight of the accusations. She had made her choice, and she would endure the consequences.The Sovereign circled her slowly, his presence looming. โDid you think I wouldnโt notice? That I wouldnโt see the hesitation, the weakness? You let him escape.โ His voice dropped, chillingly calm. โYou, of all people, betrayed me.โShe stiffened but didnโt speak. What could she say? He was right. She had faltered when she saw Louis, the memories of their pas
Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Sixty One
The room reeked of damp cement and rusted metal, its oppressive silence broken only by the faint drip of water from a leaking pipe. Shadows flickered against the walls, cast by a single bulb hanging precariously from the ceiling. Louis sat hunched in a steel chair, his wrists bound tightly by chains that dug into his skin. Dried blood crusted on his cheek from a deep gash, a testament to the rough treatment heโd endured, yet his eyes still burned with defiance.He wasnโt afraid of them. At least, thatโs what he told himself. But deep down, beneath his stoic facade, there was a small, gnawing fearโnot for himself, but for those he had failed.The heavy door groaned open, its sound reverberating through the room like a warning. Louis lifted his head, squinting through the haze of pain and dim light. The rhythmic clink of boots filled the silence, deliberate and unhurried.She entered the room with a calculated grace, her black cloak billowing slightly as she moved. A sleek mask covered
Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Sixty
Daisy sat at the edge of a deserted rooftop, her legs dangling over the ledge as the neon-lit city sprawled below her. The air was thick with the hum of distant traffic, broken only by the occasional siren. She exhaled, her breath forming a mist in the cool night air. The trail she had left behind was deliberateโa breadcrumb she knew he couldnโt resist.He would come. He always did.But why? Why was she doing this? Each time, she told herself it would be the last. Yet here she was, waiting, her heart warring between anticipation and dread. She hated this pull he had over her, hated how his presence stirred something deep within her that she thought sheโd buried forever.The faint sound of footsteps reached her ears, steady and purposeful. She didnโt need to turn around to know who it was. She closed her eyes briefly, steeling herself.โYouโre getting sloppy,โ Ezekiel said, his voice low and tinged with worry.She smirked, though it didnโt reach her eyes. โOr maybe Iโm just testing you
Reborn: I want my billionaire back ย ย ย Fifty Nine
The tension between them had always been an undercurrent, simmering beneath the surface, threatening to boil over. But lately, it had become impossible to ignore. Daisy sat at the edge of the Sovereign's grand meeting hall, her eyes scanning the room as the powerful figures debated alliances and power plays. She could feel his gaze on herโintense, unwavering, and maddeningly familiar.Ezekiel was there, standing among the few who had been granted access as external advisors. His focus was razor-sharp, but Daisy could tell it wasnโt on the room's politics or the Sovereignโs plans. It was on her. Always her.After the meeting concluded, Daisy made her way through the winding halls of the Sovereignโs estate. Her steps were deliberate, echoing against the cold marble floor. She didnโt want to acknowledge his presence trailing her, but she knew he was there. He always found a way to close the distance, and today was no different.โDo you think you can avoid me forever?โ Ezekielโs voice cut
