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Renting The Billionaire's Heart Chapter Twenty-Four
Miracle I slowly pulled myself up from the floor, wincing in pain as a sharp sting radiated from above my left eyebrow. My body felt heavy and weak, as if the weight of my emotions was crushing me. I struggled to stand upright, but my legs felt like jelly, and I collapsed in on myself, defeated.I gazed up at a concerned stranger, a blonde woman in her early twenties, as she grasped my shoulder. "Oh my god, are you alright?" she asked, her eyes wide with worry. I nodded and moved my hair away from my face."Uh, yeah, thanks," I replied, shaking my head to clear the strands from my eyes. She nodded sympathetically and walked away, leaving me to assess the damage. I turned to the mirror and winced at the sight of a purple bruise on my forehead, a painful reminder of Nadia's ring slamming into my face.The slap she gave me earlier stung like fire on my cheek. I was furious and humiliated, but I bottled my emotions, needing to stay composed. It had all happened so fast. Nadia had attack
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Chapter Twenty-Five
Miracle Leonel cursed under his breath when Leana didn't take her calls. I watched him make another phone call and put it on speaker.The person on the other end picked up the call and sounded like she was smiling. I knew it was Nadia aka spawn of Satan."How dare you, Nadia! You had the guts to raise your hand on my girlfriend?" Nadia responded with a pretentious tone of hurt, "Leonel, come on. Are you just going to accuse me without asking for my side of the story? She came for me first."I felt my blood boil at her audacity and clenched my fists. Leonel wasn't having it either. "Nadia, I'd rather believe a serpent than you because you are a pathological liar. All you do is spread lies and cause havoc.""Come on, Leo. Hear me out," she pleaded with a voice dripping with fake sweetness. "I'm sorry for what I did, but you have to understand that I still love you. I was just jealous and hurt that you moved on so quickly with this... this nobody."I felt insulted but swallowed it. Mayb
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Chapter Twenty-Six
LeonelI wasn't looking forward to my meeting with the family's probate lawyer because I couldn't understand why this case kept dragging on and on.Gary Sanders was a talkative, but intelligent estate planning specialist who had been involved in my family's affairs for over twenty years and worked diligently for us.I heard him chit-chatting with my mom from the elevator and took a deep breath, got out of the elevator, and straightened my tie.The mere thought of sitting in the same room as Lenny was not pleasant at all. My family members were already seated in the conference room, around a large mahogany table. Mom and Lenny were seated on the left, while Leana and the lawyer were on the right.Lenny tensed up the minute I walked in, glaring at me as though I had stolen his candy. His navy blue suit looked too tight on his frame and made him look like an overstuffed chicken.His unhappiness was none of my concern. Ever since my dad publicly praised me on my tenth birthday, Lenny beca
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Chapter Twenty-Seven
"Boys, can you not fight?" Mom spoke in a tired tone. She sighed and cast a weary, dejected glance at us. She didn't want to pick sides because it would worsen the situation. "I refuse to accept any insults from Lenny. I'm in love with Miracle, and we are devoted to one another. She lives with me, and the rule says the seat of the president should be given to the first person in a meaningful relationship, married or not. Marriage is a big deal to me and I can't rush into it to impress anyone.”"Permit me to add something." Gary raised his hand, trying to calm us down. "Given the circumstances, and since both of you have some truth, I think we should take a paternity test to back up your claims." He said, in a neutral and professional toneShoot me.I felt my heart sink. If the truth gets out, it would be problematic for me despite being in love with Miracle for real."Waiting is not an option, Gary. Lenny's only concern is controlling me and feeding his overinflated ego. I work day an
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Chapter Twenty-Eight
MiracleI sat behind the chrome dresser, holding a soft-bristled hairbrush tangled with my curly brown hair, waiting for Leonel's arrival. My smile grew as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I wore my silly neon pink and green nightwear, the one that made me feel like a kid again. Memories of my first day, or was it the second, of living in Leonel's house came flooding back, when I entered the kitchen and his explosive laughter greeted me, triggered by my outrageous outfit. It was magical how things had changed and we'd gone from strangers to lovers. Our love story was a wild ride from 'Who are you?' to 'Can't live without you' in the blink of an eye A beautiful mess. I applied my banana-scented lip balm, feeling the coolness soothe my dry lips, and sat on the edge of my bed, trying to get lost in the pages of my favorite romance novel. My phone lay on the nightstand. Leonel had warned me it would be a busy day. I eagerly awaited our time together, realizing how naturally we'
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Chapter Twenty-Nine
Miracle I awoke feeling utterly exhausted yet thoroughly satisfied from the insanely passionate night. When I slowly opened my eyes the next morning, I was content and felt a hyper-awareness that something had shifted. Warmth spread through my body, and my lips twitched as I hid a smile behind my hand.Leonel was fast asleep, and his face was as peaceful as a baby. I gazed at him, absorbing the soft shape of his lips and the gentle rise and fall of his chest. It was still surreal that what we shared now was real. I couldn't wrap my head around it, no matter how hard I tried.I carefully untangled myself from his sleeping arms, slowly slid out of bed, making sure not to wake him, and quietly made my way to the bathroom to freshen up. After washing up, I headed back to the bedroom window, enticed by the view of the raindrops outside. My nose inhaled deeply, savoring the earthy scent of wet grass.Leonel had confidently promised that his doctor friend would come through for us, and I t
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Chapter Thirty
Leonel My employees were driving me crazy. I had just received a call from the government representative overseeing the building contract—an insufferable old man who wouldn't stop yapping about how dissatisfied he was with the progress of the buildings. "You need to relax," I told him over the phone. "Completing one thousand two hundred buildings by the end of the month is nearly impossible." "That's not what we agreed on, Mr. Hamilton, and you're not meeting your obligations. Get to the site and talk to your workers, or we'll have to hand over the construction to another company." I was livid that the fool only cared about his political agenda and public image. Because the buildings were low-income, they wanted us to rush the project. But when I arrived at the construction site, I was hoping to see efficiency and excellence; instead, I found chaos and incompetence. Workers in steel-toed boots were wandering around aimlessly, chatting and smoking, without even wearing their safety
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Chapter Thirty-One
MiracleI was hesitant about my cousin Ariel's visit to Beverly Hills since I still hadn't told my family the truth about my activities here, despite being in town for nearly two months. But knowing how persistent Ariel was, I knew she wouldn't give up until she uncovered the truth, so it was better to have her visit and explain everything in person rather than over the phone. Plus, she had always dreamed of becoming a celebrity stylist, and this could be her chance. I'd host her, and if she behaved, she could stay. Leonel was recovering well and, at my insistence, was taking the time to fully recover before returning to the construction site. He drove us to the airport, showing his support for my decision to bring a family member to town. We arrived thirty minutes before Ariel's flight landed and made our way through the bustling terminal, filled with people eagerly waiting to greet their loved ones.The flight monitor showed Ariel's Delta flight arriving at five p.m., so we heade
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MiracleI got out of the Uber and stood outside Leonel's house. Hot tears streamed down my face. They were tears of frustration, and I had to clamp my lips to imprison a sob. This was too much for me to handle and I had drawn the line. Aunt Suzanne's words and actions deeply hurt me.She was the only family member I had left in the world, yet she kept blaming me unjustly, refusing to see that I didn't mean any harm to her and her family. It was painful, like a stab in the wound, that the person I looked up to as a mother had turned against me.Leonel's car was parked outside. It was surprising that he was home. And annoying because I didn't want him to see me in such a vulnerable state. Leaning against the wall, I bit my lips, wondering how my life would have been if my mom hadn't died. I didn't even know who my father was.Was he alive?Although I had Leonel now, and I had Danny, Linda, Leana, and even Travis, who, by the way, had not bothered to call me ever since his dramatic accu
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MiracleI raced through the stark white ICU unit in search of my cousin. It was surreal that I was doing this, and it made me realize that, truly, forgiveness was painful.Ariel was by herself, and I was her only family member nearby, so I set aside any animosity I felt towards her and made sure to be there. I found her room, which was sectioned off with privacy curtains surrounding each bed.The sight of her severely bruised face made me feel nauseous. She was encircled by various medical machines, including heart monitors, ventilators, IV poles, and more. The steady beep of the heart rate monitor reassured me that she was still alive. My legs felt weak, and I grabbed the bed's edge for stability. Nurses moved quietly, tending to the patients, while in the adjacent intensive care unit, Lenny and his family were present. The antiseptic scent of cleaning solution and hand sanitizer made my stomach churn with disgust. I had to swallow hard and increase the coolness of the air condition
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Sixty-Five
LeonelMiracle and I climaxed together, perfectly giving, and taking. My body shuddered, blasted by bombs of pleasure. After cleaning my cock with her tongue and leaving me semi-hard and panting beside her, I fell back and smiled when she got up to clean herself in the bathroom.It was crazy the amount of peace I found with her. My problems were far from over, especially as my brother was smearing the name of the company and making us lose our reputation, yet I couldn't stop the surge of satisfaction that coursed through my veins now that I was going to be a dad. Following her shower, Miracle slipped into one of my comfortable T-shirts and snuggled back under the blankets, nestling her head against my shoulder in a cozy embrace."Is everything okay?" she mumbled sleepily. Her eyes were clouded in a sexual haze, and she batted her eyelashes while staring at me. "Yes, everything is perfect. We will figure this out together," I reassured her.I smiled down at her, brushing a lock of ha
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Sixty-Four
MiracleThis was a situation for me. How could I not know that I had been pregnant for over a month? Everything came as a shock. I was so uncertain and confused, and I didn't even know what to think or how to react.How would Leonel react? Would he want it? I couldn’t see past his doubt for me.Dani watched me stare at the pregnancy strip. Her arms were folded while I bit the inside of my cheek, so lost in thought. I felt so trapped, and my mind began racing through possibilities. The thought of Leonel rejecting this pregnancy caused my breath to catch in my throat."Girl, don't tell me you're worried," Dani said, giving me the stink eye. “You should be happy. This is great news.”I ignored her and began pacing around the room—a habit of mine whenever I was upset or afraid of something. "He's not going to believe me," I kept repeating. "I swear to you, Dani, Leonel will not believe me.""Give me one reason why he won't," she sassed out, irritated by my actions. She knew I was being p
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Sixty-Three
MiracleThe cool night air brushed against my skin as Leonel kissed me. Our tongues were alive with wet heat, and it felt like the world had gone dark around us. I was a mess of hotness, adrenaline, and desire when he pushed his tongue inside my mouth with a hunger that only I seemed able to inspire. He sucked on mine in slow, long strokes, and his hands caressed my body with possessive touches. It was like he was saying, “This is what you are to me, no matter how long we have been apart.”I wrapped myself tightly around him as his mouth trailed along my collarbone to the hollow of my throat.“My love," he whispered, his voice low and husky, "I've missed you so much."His words sent a shiver down my spine, not of cold but of desire. I turned to face him, and our eyes locked in the semi-darkness. "I've missed you too," I confessed, meaning every word.His lips crashed into mine again, this time more urgently than before. My breath came out short in my pants as I tasted the intoxicatin
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Sixty-Two
MiracleI tossed and turned in bed, feeling a restlessness I hadn't experienced in a long time. My mind was flooded with thoughts, recalling the way Leonel frowned with icy anger and the strange way he treated me. His face was etched in my memory, sparking emotions that fired off my veins like thunder.Exhausted from my thoughts, I grabbed my phone and called Dani's number. She was on set, but I sought a diversion or perhaps some comfort."Hey girl!" Dani's voice came through. "How are you? How's it going with the Hamiltons? Any drama?""It depends on how you look at it, but Leonel lost his case." "Oh no!" Dani exclaimed. "That's tough. How did he react?" A gloomy frown spread across my face as I lay back. “Ironically, he didn't blame himself, but instead, he made me the scapegoat. He spoke to me like I was the source of all his problems.”"Fuck. Maybe he still blames you for not keeping your own part of the bargain; you know how it is.""And is that my fault?" I replied, pacing ba
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Sixty-One
LeonelMy chest caved in, and I stood frozen after the judge had made his pronouncement. I wasn't expecting anything different, but the reality of losing this case to Lenny was a slap in the face. My hand slid loosely onto my hair, which was badly in need of a haircut. I could feel my heartbeat in my throat, and my bleak thoughts kept recycling. Lenny was going to destroy the company. He was going to pull down everything my father had worked for. That was his real intention, and I had to stop him.All eyes were on me, so I had to remain composed. I couldn't wait to get out of the courtroom. I couldn't wait to pour out my anger on someone.My mom hurried towards me with sympathy in her emerald eyes. She widened her hands to hug me, but I held up mine to stop her and recoiled, wondering about the reason for the embrace. Of course, she had good intentions, but I didn't want comfort, not when this defeat stung like a bee. She dropped her outstretched arms with a sigh. "Leonel, sweetie."
Renting The Billionaire's Heart Sixty
MiracleLily and I spent some time together and even went out for lunch. After handing over the necessary documents and enough cash to keep the business afloat, I flew to Los Angeles that weekend. It was a morning flight, and Linda had already booked a first-class ticket for me. I sat near the window, staring at the clear skies with a few fluffy clouds. It was late spring, my favorite season of the year. The other passengers that flew first class were couples in their honeymoon phase. They were too mushy, and no, I wasn't jealous. Acting like I was the sole passenger, I became fully absorbed in my personal entertainment system.We arrived in the afternoon, and it was crazy how hot it was in LA. I got picked up by Linda's driver, a kind, middle-aged man. He tried to make conversation in the car, but my mind was elsewhere. I nodded politely in response to his questions about the weather and other small talk.Finally, we arrived at Linda's house, and I felt a restlessness in my body a
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MiracleMemories of my cousin's betrayal blazed in my mind as I flipped the sign on my store to "closed". She had the audacity to show up at my store, asking for trouble. I didn't want to start feeling resentment towards anyone, especially family, but I couldn't help it - her presence ignited a fire of hatred within me.Shaking my head to clear my mind, I was putting my keys in my bag when my phone rang. I dug it out from the bottom of my bag, and the unknown number confused me. When I answered, the voice on the other end left me surprised."Miracle, it's Linda.”I took several gulps of air to compose myself before speaking. "Hi Linda," I said with a very light tone. "How did you get my number?”"Sorry, it took me a while to reach out. With everything that's happened, I wasn't sure what to believe at first. I hope you understand," Linda admitted. And although I had no hard feelings about her, she was free to think whatever she liked."Please tell me, Miracle, where are you?"I stepped
