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Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 14: Before the Party
The rest of the day dragged on, suffocating Avery of space. To say she was pissed was putting it mildly. Thinking straight was out of the book, when Nicki made it clear that her arrival was far from being a social call. She'd come to dash all her hopes of having Michael against a rock. One time, she was on his lap, smoothing the lapel of his suit. Another time, they were laughing at some inside joke Avery was sure had everything to do with her. Releasing a sharp sigh, she tore her gaze from them and brought it to her desk. Her lunch- the same lunch Michael hijacked from her- stared back at her, cold and abandoned. Her appetite withered below the surface, buried beneath the weight of their mocking laughter and hushed remarks. "I know, right?!" She sealed the thermos tight and wrapped the half-eaten bread in the brown paper bag that had Adam's Delight boldly printed on it. "They're a pain in the ass. Jerks. Good riddance to bad nonsense." Dragging the lunch box from the corner o
Last Updated : 2024-11-04Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 15: Humiliated
In this little world of cutting edge glimmer and glamour, the villain and the heroes were really not difficult to tell apart. People like Nicki pitched their tent with the former; the vile antagonist that must be snuffed out of the hero's way. She lost her appetite and mentally face palmed. The day was almost over and she was yet to have a decent meal, but she had to force-fed herself, to keep alive to last the night. She half expected Michael to fight for her. Maybe not in the real sense of defending her hero style. A little reprimand from him would have put Nicki in her place. Instead, he kept mute and focused on his plate. Despite the cold, Avery's forehead gathered beads of perspiration. Her palms were clammy and her nervous system felt like it'd breakdown the next minute. "Hi,'' a lively high-pitched voice broke the awkward moment. Avery didn't have to look up to know she was one of Nicki's friends. The raven-haired lady was model quality- tall, slender, high cheek bones
Last Updated : 2024-11-04Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 16: Shawn the Fox
Michael had been quiet for a reason- from the drive to the hall, through Nicki's verbal and emotional assaults on Avery. Whatever he said in Avery's favor would compound her problems, and he did not want her derided in a place she was scared to be in the first place. Initially, his master plan entailed making Avery jealous of Nicki, thereby, breaking her for his smooth entry. Everything was going on fine, until Nicki made an open show of embarrassing her. All hell finally broke loose when his past came knocking. Shawn Foxx is back! Shawn, Michael, and Pedro belonged to the same clique. They were friends-used to be- until tragedy struck. After the chaotic prom night that got tongues wagging and the headlines ringing, Shawn left Empire City without a scent. Together with Pedro, he went to Shawn's duplex after the incident to find out what happened. They ransacked every nook to get a trace of where he could have gone, but nothing gave him away, save a small note they found on the
Last Updated : 2024-11-05Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 17: The Makeover
Avery's heart was beating in her ears. She didn't understand why her hands were shaking or why she wanted that ground to open up and swallow her when Michael kissed Nicki. Michael and her were nothing; their relationship was undefined. But she could not help feeling affected- offended- by the sight. He lied to her about the status of their relationship. He even made up a convincing back story, and she'd swallowed it hook, line and sinker. He played her. He fucking played her! She was pained for falling head deep into his bullshit. Had Nicki not interrupted them, back in the office, she was about doing what she promised herself she wouldn't do- giving up her virginity on his desk. More than that, she hated herself for believing him. She let her guard down, which would never happen again. "Can I have your attention, ladies and gents?" The Master of Ceremony tapped the microphone, catching everyone's attention. "The program is about to begin and I want us to settle down in our
Last Updated : 2024-11-12Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 18: The Confrontation
It was not the loss of the award that pissed Michael off; he had enough to stuff a warehouse full to the brim. Nicki could harp about some foul play for all he cared. He was angry at Shawn for dragging Avery into his shit. Avery spat out the content in her mouth, as her eyes widened to the point of saucers. Michael's eyes locked with hers. From all indications, he caught her unawares. He pulled out his phone from his suit pocket and sent a short message to Pedro on iMessenger. "Shawn is back." It was a warning. Pedro would understand. He's smart, that's one trait he liked about Pedro. He always knew what to do. "What? Are you sure he's the one?" Pedro replied almost immediately. "Could be his clone or something." Michael felt Pedro's unease. He'd be pacing the length of his office by now. "I've gotta go now. I'll meet you and the boys later." "Sure. Shawn coming back to Empire City is bad news. I'll assemble the boys." Jaws clenched, Michael returned the phone into his
Last Updated : 2024-11-16Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 19: Knight in Tux
Avery's body trembled like a leaf sailing in a storm. When Michael and Shawn disappeared into the restroom for only God knew what, she ran out of the hall with her belongings, gathering the flairs of her dress to her front. Inhaling the cool spring air, she took in a sufficient drag, and descended the flight of stairs to hail a cab. The last thing she wanted was to be the centre of attention in a place that nearly suffocated her. Thankfully, a cab pulled to her front in no time. She jumped into the back seat and released a breath she didn't know she was holding. The windows were wined down, allowing the chilly evening breeze seep into the car. Although, it was cold against her skin, it was the best option against the sea of spectators itching to strangle her in the party. Hugging her purse to her midsection, she lowered her head and wished a fairy godmother would materialize from nowhere and undo the last two hours of her life. "Where to, ma'am?" The lively voice of the cabby
Last Updated : 2024-11-17Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 20: Agent Avery
By the time Avery regained consciousness, her back was flat against a soft bouncy bed, a woolen quilt drawn to her chin. Lavender and citrus wafted into her nose, the air, cool against her skin. Eyes closed, she relished the strange environment with a growing smile on her face, drawing as much of the celestial scent into her lungs as she could. She was not home, that much was certain. Her bed at home was hard as rock. She'd wake up on with stiff neck and a string of expletives, potent enough to burn the poor bed to ashes. But this right here, sure feels like heaven. She splayed her hands and legs beneath the quilt, sinking deeper into the bed. While she was making herself comfortable on the strange bed, a clatter from somewhere downstairs broke into her fantasy. Her brows creased into a frown. When did her father's bungalow become a story building? The house doesn't have a basement either. Then it hit her like a freight train. She was dragged into a dark alley by some men...s
Last Updated : 2024-11-18Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 21: Renewing the Deal
Peeling his eyes open, Michael groaned awake on the sofa in the living room. He blinked the haze out of his eyes, as a splitting pain wracked through his skull. Gradually, the 62 inches Samsung LED TV zoomed into focus, as well as the pretty lady wearing his black pajamas sitting on the centre table across from him- the same hot-headed lady he saved her from lowlifes, who thought it was okay to pay him back with a bat to his skull. His head hurts really badly. Wincing, he made to touch his head, but he couldn't. What the hell? Did she just... He jerked fully awake, grounding his teeth, "Why am I tied up like a fucking criminal in my own house?" As if the bashing was not enough, Avery had him tied on the sofa with cords he didn't know he had. His hands and legs were tied behind him in the most uncomfortable position as possible. His shoulders ached and his lungs protested terribly. He'd be needing his pills, or else, he's fucked. The bat beside her, propped against the glass
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Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 37: Amber Alert
Shawn opened the mini refrigerator and took out a bottle for Aubrey, a new product, home to Cleveland. Avery decided she'd not accept the wine if he offered her a glass. She could not trust someone who threatened to harm a pregnant woman and her unborn child. He pressed his thumb on the glove compartment and it slid inward, revealing four sets of wine glasses. Taking out two glasses, he filled them halfway and presented a glass to Avery. Avery shook her head, withdrawing farther from him. She'd be damned to take the cup.When he saw Avery would not accept the drink, he took a sip from both cups and swallowed. "If I wanted to hurt you, I'd do it to your face," he shrugged. "So, are you gonna take the drink or not?""No, thanks." Avery remained adamant. "I'm good.""Suit yourself." Shawn mumbled. He emptied her glass in one full swig, gulping noisily. "Hmmm. An exquisite taste from the vines of Empires own winery. I misjudged the drink by the bottle," he raised the wine bottle to his
Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 36: An Unwelcomed Visit
"I'm not sure he's coming," Avery sighed, her hopes sinking to the bottom of the ocean. "He's still mad at me."Avery was worried now. Three hours had passed, yet, Michael's number was unreachable. She dialed his phone the umpteenth time, tapping her foot against the floor. Switched off...again.'Ahhh!' she screamed internally. At a point, she thought of going to the office. Most people occupy themselves with work to manage stress and trauma. She caused him both; she was to blame for everything."He'll come around," Beatrice assured. They finished cooking two hours ago. After packing up her mother's ration in a stainless food flask, she stuffed a bigger flask with Michael's portion portion. Avery refused to taste the meal until she saw or heard from Michael. She finally managed to take a bite as Beatrice would not let her step out of the house on an empty stomach. "He's probably caught up in a meeting. Relax and keep a positive mind." Avery and Beatrice sat in the living room, wait
Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 35: The Basement
Michael summoned the rest of the team to the basement. The meeting was impromptu, but a potential threat had invaded his space, and he couldn't sit back and watch his city burn to the ground. After what the thug told him and Zephyr, standing by would be disastrous. "I sincerely hope you didn't pull me out of work to plan a surprise party. I had to bribe Craig with my lunch to cover up for me again." Pedro feigned annoyance, taking the chair behind the line of computers. He never jokes with his lunch, especially the ones made by Beatrice. Michael learned that the hard way. "Who am I tracking?" "You're not tracking anybody," Michael sighed, peeling an apple with a switch knife. Belinda stood beside the monitors, imitating a no nonsense shield agent. Michael gave her a curt nod to acknowledge her presence. "At least not yet." "Where's Zephyr," Belinda asked. "Is he on an official assignment?" Michael sliced through the apple and popped a quarter into his mouth. "Kinda. Remember t
Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 34: Heartstrings II
"You said that to him?!" Beatrice exclaimed, holding a rolling pin. "Oh girl, that's not a way to talk to someone who has been so kind to you." Avery leaned against the kitchen island. She and Beatrice were in aprons, making brown bread and oyster soup. Her mother had requested she brought her favorite to her when next she came visiting. As fate would have it, she found a bag of oysters in the deep freezer, Beatrice had bought out of necessity. Coincidentally, she knew someone who loved the same food. She recalled their days in his office when they enjoyed relative peace. He fought her over ownership of her food, and gobbled them, smacking his lips...and her ass. Her countenance fell as she chopped the rosemary leaves. Her eyes were heavy from lack of sleep. She couldn't sleep a wink all night. It was cold and empty within empty- the same Michael she almost went rogue for. Funny how, ironically, she pushed him out of her room like he meant nothing to her. While thinking of how
Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 33: Black Bone
"Fuck!" The thugs screamed. "You broke my good wrist! What kind of a monster are you?"Avery's hatred for him had set an untamed monster loose. When pushed against a hard surface, holding back would be a miracle."A monster on the prowl, thirsty for blood."Michael sent another knuckle-duster punch across his face, tearing both flesh and bone. His hands and singlet were stained in blood. Sprinkles of blood dotted his face. Two, out of the thugs, were dead, ready for cremation.They burn the bodies of their dead prisoners to erase evidences that might give them away. For five years, they have been able to run a clean operation, devoid of mistakes. Zephyr took care of the burning process, turning all evidence to ash.However, a new police detective just arrived in town. Rumours had it that he was diligent in his job, leaving no stone unturned. The astute rookie posed a great threat to the team. A minor mistake could expose their clandestine operations and permanently shut them down.For
Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 32: Heartstrings
Michael and patience cannot be put in the same sentence. As the rain torrented, firing bullets of water against the windows, he grew restive. Dr Tancredi left him and Dianne in the ward to attend to another patient. He paced the floor, praying fervently for the rain to stop. He didn't remember when he prayed last. Sister Martha told them in the orphanage that no matter how far a person is from God, God is never far from them. All it takes is a genuine call to Him, and he'd answer. Facing the window, he strung few words he recalled from Sister Martha's prayers during devotion. He didn't ask for much. He asked that Avery be safe, and that the rain hold its peace, because it was stopping him from getting to Avery. Ever since he confirmed Dianne's health status, he had been itching to leave the hospital. Frustrated, he brought out his phone from his pocket. If he expected God to overlook his imperfections, he had it coming. He gave up waiting for a miracle and chose to dial Avery's
Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 31: Undetected
Eight hours ago...Michael stepped out of the Italian restaurant. Above him was a bed of heavy grey clouds, floating with a promise of a heavy downpour. Taking in a long pull of the fresh air, he sauntered to his bobber. The air was cooler, compared to the compressed one inside the restaurant. The restaurant would get a one star review from him. They were misinformed that they were coming to a brothel. Though, Michael would never pass off a good opportunity to release some fluid, Clara rubbed off on him the wrong way. Bad customer service. Repulsive attendant behavior. Dirty party tricks... It officially marked the end of his visit to the restaurant.Dismissing his anger, he returned to the distress at hand."How do I get in undetected?" The mission may appear simple to an ignorant spectator- confirm Dianne is safe. What skipped their mind was that there was neither a simple or difficult mission. Anything could go wrong at any fucking time, which meant roughly fifteen year minimum
Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 30: The Nightmare
"Nooo!" Avery jerked with a start, covered in a reservoir of sweat. The top of her plain tee was soaking wet, despite the cool weather. It was raining cats and dogs, the stone drops pelting down in torrents. It took her a while to recall where she was. Lighthouse Hospital... the Italian restaurant... Pedro... Nicki and Shawn... Pedro's house. She was sleeping in the guest room, until a bloody nightmare ruined her sleep, scaring the shit out of her."Michael!" Her chest heaved, rising and falling at a fast pace. It was pitch black outside. Thunder clapped, ripping through the rain drops followed by a sheet of lighting highlighting the naked street. Taking her mind away from the rain, she spotted the bedside clock on the nightstand, ticking rhythmically. 2. a. m.The first thing that came to her mind was to call Michael. Her hands and lips trembled, like a junkie needing a fix. She rolled the quilt aside and moved to the edge of the bed, turning on the lampshade to find her bearing
Taming Her Billionaire Boss Chapter 29: More like Sisters
Pedro's house is what you would describe as simple and cozy. Surrounded by a white picket fence and a garden on both sides of the walkway, the bungalow resembled a humble abode curled out from the countryside. Light poured from the porch, illuminating the step and the door. Being a gentleman, Pedro opened the door and ushered her into his house."Babe, are you home?" Pedro called from the foyer, as he pulled his shoes, dragging his suitcase with him. Avery got rid of her sneakers and followed Pedro into a warm living room filled the aroma of curry and fried chicken. A glass center table stood in the middle of the main area, surrounded by a collection of black leather cushions. The TV was on; but not too loud. The host was talking about some natural disaster happening in the Middle East. "I'm in the kitchen!" That would be Pedro's wife."Babe, meet Avery, Michael's..." Pedro zoned out, unsure of the right term to describe her and Michael's relationship."Secretary," she waved at the
