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THE PRODIGAL BILLIONAIRE ย ย ย Chapter 67
โWhatโโโNo further questions,โ she said with a smirk. โYouโre kidding,โ I said, eyes still as wide as saucers.Was she really going to drop this bomb on me and carry on like it was nothing?The bad blood between them now made so much sense. That must have been why dad took Tristan out..โItโs important to me that you know those men would never do anything to harm you. I trust them with my life.โI couldnโt help my โArenโt theyโฆโโCriminals?โ She scoffed. โNo more than every other person. Most people do despicable things regularly. You never know whoโs secretly planning something nefarious. Theyโre just discrete with it. These men are open and honest in their misdeeds,โ she finished with a bright smile.โIs that supposed to make me feel better?โShe chuckled. โRelax. I already told you your safety is important to me. But if you donโt want them around anymore, just say the word.โI stayed silent as she stared at me expectantly. To be fair, the man had helped me. Debbie had overpowered
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The ride was silent for most of the way. Celia had been wailing but stopped when we kept ignoring her. Oscar was probably battling his own inner turmoil of defying his dearest mother.The silence was finally broken by Celia.โMy own son canโt stand being in the same room with me, yet here you are. How is that, Remi? How is it that you are able to forgive Oscar so easily?โ she asked, her voice dripping with bitterness.I froze. Of all things, that question wasnโt on the list of things Iโd expected.โMy son who I carried for nine months and fed from my own breast canโt find it in his heart to forgive me. He wants nothing to do with meโโ She tried to stifle a sob. โโbut you, Remi, you found a way, didnโt you? Or maybe you have an ulterior motive.โShe was digging and striking gold every time. My brain was scrambled. How the hell had she hit the mark so quickly? She was going to blow this whole thing up before it even started.The tracker in my pocket suddenly felt like it weighed a milli
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โBright and early and reporting for duty,โ Petra said, giving me a mock salute.โWelcome back Petra.โI rolled my eyes and carried on to my office. It was a new week and a seemingly fresh start. Word had gotten round to Jesse that Oscar and I might be getting back together. Oscar couldnโt seem to keep his mouth shut when it came to one-uping Jesse.Unfortunately, that had the effect of making Jesse further distance himself from me. As if my dadโs warning to stay away from me hadnโt been enough.I called and called but everyone of those calls went unanswered and unreturned. He seemed to have forgotten where he worked and who his boss was.****Later that day, I sat in my office chair, hands steepled in front of me, staring intently at him. He was quietly sitting opposite me, seemingly staring at something right above my head, shoulders squared.โJesseโฆโ I said, my voice inadvertently quivering with hurt. โWhy have you been avoiding me? Is it my dad? Or Oscar? I know Iโve said this bef
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โStage one is going well,โ Deandraโs calculating voice said. โWe have his movements tracked and we know where he lives. Still reeling from my outburst on Jesse, my grip on my phone tightened. A mix of anger and determination made me feel wide awake. โWhat comes next?โ I asked, doing my best to keep my voice steady and free of emotions. โOoh, eager, are we?โ Deandra chuckled. โFor now, just keep him on a leash, throw him a bone once in a while so he doesnโt suspect anything. Donโt worry about your safety. Hugo and Mikel are your guardian angels. I promise no harm is going to come to you from now on. Not on their watch.โ I assumed Hugo and Mikel were the burly men that had separated the fight between me and Debbie, and called the ambulance. It felt odd being told I was going to be constantly followed by them. But shit was getting real. Two muscular guardian angels with a checkered past might have been just what I needed. โAlright, Deandra. Let me know when phase two starts.
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โI am Mikel.โ He extended his hand and lifted me to my feet as if I weighed less than a feather. โAnd my friend here is Hugo.โHugo seemed to have a less friendly disposition than Mikel. Scowling, he glanced at me, gave me a slight nod, and returned his gaze behind me to Jack.I dusted myself off and turned back to face Jack. He too had stopped and was staring warily at us.โJack, are you going to let them scare you? Youโre in a gang for crying out loud! Get her!โJack glanced back at Rachel and then back at us with a pensive gaze.โMy friend, if you know whatโs good for you, you would walk away. That womanโs tongue is like a sharp knife, I know. But donโt let her slicing words push you into a tiger's mouth,โ Mikel said. I had my eyes fixed on Jack but I could hear the smile in Mikelโs voice.โDonโt be a bitch, Jack,โ Rachel spat.Jack looked so conflicted, like a lost puppy not knowing where to look. I almost felt bad for him. He was stuck between Rachel and a hard place. It made
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I wrapped my arms around his neck, completely locking our bodies together.โI thought you were judging me. Thatโs why I lashed out like that. Iโm sorry,โ I whispered, my voice dripping with desire.โWhy the hell would you think that baby?โ he cooed into my ear. โI want you so bad right now, Remi.โHearing him call me baby was like I got electrocuted. My body lost all its rigidity and melted into his embrace, molding us seamlessly together.โHoney, Iโm all yours,โ I purred, brushing my lips against his.Breathing heavily, he lifted me with his hand under my cheeks. I instinctively wrapped my legs around his waist, pulling my heated core against his growing hardness.He carried me to his room, threw me onto the bed, and stood there, staring at me, looking drunk on lust.Even though I giggled, there was nothing funny about the situation. It wasnโt the first time we were getting together but something about this time felt different.Jesse himself was the difference. He was usually control
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-03THE PRODIGAL BILLIONAIRE ย ย ย Chapter 73
Depression and paranoia were a cocktail of emotions I had never thought I would feel. All the way home from Jesseโs place, I had anxiously checked each driver next to me at the stop lights, wondering if they had been sent after me. I had my purse open right in my lap just in case I needed quick access. Right after I got home, I slumped into bed, completely drained from everything. Yet again, Iโd been attacked. At least this time, my guardian angels were there. Even though I knew I was safe in my parentโs home, I would jump at the shadows dancing around my room at night. Sleep was becoming a fading interest because all it brought me was nightmares. If I wasnโt being chased by a biker gang, I was getting battered by Debbie and her metal bat. I hadnโt realized how much I was repressing but someone trying to kill you is a huge deal. Itโs not something you just walk away from. But what choice did I have? I had too much going on with the board and Oscar and life. Life was kicking m
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โWhat the hell were you thinking?โ Deandra barked, eyes boring through my head, her face was a mask of disappointment and frustration.Videos of Renard Dynastyโs CEO pulling a gun on an innocent man quickly made the rounds on all media. It got so bad that I had to deactivate all my social media accounts because of all the death threats I was getting. โAnything could have happened. A cop could have been around the corner and shot you just because. You could have accidentally pulled the trigger. Even now Iโm holding the DA back with all my might. Do you know why?โ She crouched to my eye level. โHe wants to slap you with reckless endangerment and false imprisonment charges.โโIโm sorry,โ I said softly, my eyes on the brink of spilling over.I knew Iโd gone over the top. Iโd completely lost my cool. In the moment, it felt so right letting lose like that. Seeing the man cower and tremble under the threat of a bullet to the head was thrilling. Only after I snapped out of my rage-induced ha
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THE PRODIGAL BILLIONAIRE ย ย ย Chapter 108
I sat in my office, staring at my CEO certificate.โCongratulations. Youโre ready to run a company!โ The golden words said.sI couldnโt believe how far Iโd come since I last read those words. The last few months were loud and rough; the betrayals, the struggles, all the pain โ it was all finally over.I stared at a picture on my phone โ one of Jesse and I at a company event. We were mid-conversation, laughing our asses off at something. For a second, I wanted to be back then. I was care-free then, with no worries on my mind.My phone buzzed, startling me. Jesse texted that he was coming to my office.After a few minutes, the door opened and Jesse walked in carrying two cups of coffee. โFigured youโd need some fuel.โโYou know me too well.โ I accepted the warm cup from him.โI do.โ He sat down and took his own cup. โWhich is how I know thereโs something on your mind.โI sighed, taking a quick sip and setting down my cup. โI canโt help it. I keep wondering โwhat next?โ, you know what I
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โDo you think heโs going to kill her?โMy head had been on Jesseโs chest all morning. We talked and talked until I finally decided to bring up a burning question I had.โWho, Deandra?โ Jesse asked.โYeah. Those cops seemed like they would probably leak the details to Don Simeon, and apparently, heโs some big shot in the criminal underworld. So?โโI donโt know. ProbaโโA loud knocking โ no, banging on his front door jarred up alert. WHo the hell thought now was a good time.I reluctantly got off of him so he could go and check it out. I quickly put on some clothes just in case.โAshley?โ I heard him say.It had been ages since I saw his cousin so I went out to see her. Who I saw next stopped me in my tracks.โMom?โ Jesse said, standing stiffly at the door.Celia was standing on his doorstep looking like sheโd been sentenced to death.โIโm sorry, Jesse. She wouldnโt take no for an answer,โ Ashley said before turning to me. โHey, Remi. Iโm so sorry about this.โ And just like that, she wa
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โI knew youโd come around.โ Deandra poured herself a glass of scotch.As some sort of power move, she made us wait half an hour before we met with her. Sitting in her office, for hopefully the last time, my heart was pounding a thousand beats a second. My mind was reeling. There is no way she was going to suspect us right? I mean, someone whoโs had to deal with so many crooked people would be able to spot crooked behavior. Maybe this was a bad idea.Jesse squeezing my hand soothed me a little but the anxiety remained. Only this time, it was a shadow in the corner of my eye as opposed to a looming figure blacking out my vision.โAnd you even brought little Miss Perfect with you.โ She smiled and took a sip from her cup.โIโm only here because you threatened Jesse,โ I spat. โI canโt stand being near you.โI crossed my fingers, hoping she would take the bait.โOh, so sheโs the knight in shining armor and youโre the princess?โ She asked, cackling. โEither way, I didnโt threaten him. I gav
THE PRODIGAL BILLIONAIRE ย ย ย Chapter 105
I couldn't believe how much my life had changed. Things were going so much smoother without the drama from all the enemies I inadvertently made along the way.Better yet, Jesse and I had been making up for lost time. That part was amazing. Zero complaints there. I was firing on all cylinders, almost like all the stress was dulling my senses and now that theyโd all been cleared up, I could finally see things. My judgment was impeccable.Which is why I noticed the uneasiness in Jesse. We were in a doughnut shop, satisfying my sugar cravings. He had been trying to hide it the whole time, checking his phone when he thought I wasnโt looking, fielding calls, until he eventually turned off his phone.โJesse,โ I placed my hand on his, โwhatโs going on?โHe dropped his doughnut and sighed. โI thought I was hiding it well. Itโs Deandra.โHearing her name was like a shock. I knew she wasnโt done with us but why was she back so soon? โWhat does she want?โ My voice showed more worry than Iโd int
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โWhat? Youโll try and kill me again?โโStop saying that!โ She stomped her feet and crossed her arms like a child throwing a tantrum. โI did that once! Canโt you let it go? Damn, why do you always have to bring that up and ruin the vibe?โMission accomplished. I hoped Jesse heard everything.โI didnโt want to have to do this, Remi, but youโve left me no choice.โ She snapped her fingers, and like something out of a movie, two hefty men walked out of the shadows, flanking Debbie on both sides. โThese men will teach you a lesson now,โ Debbie said as casually as if she was ordering a burger. My stomach dropped when the men started to approach me. Run! The voice in my head screamed, but my feet were rooted to the spot. Everything went into slow motion. I couldn't run away from her again. But if I didn't, her men would do unspeakable things to me. Jesse would want to help but I couldn't put him in danger for my fight. Visions of Oscar from the previous day flashed in my mind. I cringed
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โTo-together?โ I stuttered. He probably thought I looked silly with the massive grin on my face but I didnโt care. I was right where I wanted to be, staring into the eyes of the man I loved.My phone buzzed, ruining the moment we were having.It was a text from an unknown number so I didnโt bother.โYouโre not going to get that?โ Jesse asked.I shrugged. โI donโt know who it is.โHe nodded thoughtfully and sat down. I began to feel awkward standing aimlessly in his office. I was hoping heโd say something to ease my tension but he didnโt. He didnโt even look bothered.โIโll justโฆ go.โThe walk to his door seemed a mile long and my legs moved haphazardly like I forgot how to walk but I eventually got to the door. โUm, Remi? Do you want to get dinner laโโโYes!โ I turned around before he could even finish his sentence. I mentally smacked my forehead.โCool.โ He flashed me a smile. โI guess Iโll pick you up after work. When do you get off?โI burst into laughter โ a bit exaggerated I wa
THE PRODIGAL BILLIONAIRE ย ย ย Chapter 102
Things between Jesse and I werenโt quite back to normal but they were good. Better than I could have imagined in such a short time. We were talking and laughing together again. I was on my way to his office with coffee. I felt silly; I was his boss, why was I getting him coffee? I guess it didnโt matter because when I got outside his office, I froze. Through his slightly-open door, I could hear his voice, sharp and determined.โThat was your plan all along?โ He sounded shocked, like he couldn't believe his ears. โSomething is very wrong with you, Deandra. You need help.โโI see that little miss perfect has gotten to you.โ Deandraโs voice was smooth and deceptively soothing. โI had so much hope for you, Jesse. Oscar is a cancer that needs to be cut out, canโt you see that?โMy breath caught in my throat. History had shown me Deandra wasnโt to be trusted, but to bear witness to this level of manipulation? It made my skin crawl. โSo you want to frame him? What did he ever do to you th
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โThe day just keeps getting better and better.โ Deandra chuckled and sat back down. โCome on in, Jesse. I have some news for you too.โWe hadnโt talked much after he kicked me out but I was still his boss. โDid you need something, Jesse?โ I asked.โNo. Just wanted to say congrats. I heard about the confession,โ he said.โOh.โ I puffed my chest out and sat up straight. โThanks.โโI made it happen by the way so you should be thanking me,โ Deandra said.I rolled my eyes.โBy the way, Jesse, Remi wasnโt playing ball so I had to find a work around for your Oscar-sized problem.โ Deandraโs smile was sinister. โOscar will be picking up a package later today โ Iโll give you the address. Letโs just say some friends will be paying him a not so friendly visit in a nearby alley. Now, you could join them or just watch; up to you.โโWhat did you do?โ I asked, suddenly alarmed. I didnโt care for Oscar but to go to these lengths was just unnecessary. Surely even Jesse could see that.โWhat I had to,โ
THE PRODIGAL BILLIONAIRE ย ย ย Chapter 100
I couldnโt shake the queasiness in my stomach. Despite the media frenzy around the bribery scandal dying down, questions still lingered, and Renard's reputation teetered on the edge. To make matters worse, the person I had to depend on for results was none other than Deandra.Just as I picked up my phone to call her, someone barged into my office.A snotty-looking man in an expensive suit, shortly followed by an angry-looking Jesse. โWhatโs going on?โ I asked Jesse.โThis person isnโt supposed to be here,โ he answered, glaring at the man.โIโm here on behalf of Mr. OโHearn,โ the man said, turning his nose up at me.โIn what capacity?โ I asked.He rolled his eyes. โAs his lawyer.โI already hated this man. He was a lawyer, an occupation that Deandra had shown me was untrustworthy. Strike two was the fact that he was Mikeโs lawyer.I needed to make him feel as unwelcome as possible. โJesse, itโs alright. He wonโt be long anyway.โHe looked amused. โI assure you, Iโm not here to cause y
