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Serena sat at her desk, her fingers tapping restlessly against the smooth surface. The weight of the upcoming press conference settled heavily on her chest, and despite her efforts to remain calm, her nerves were getting the best of her. She had faced many challenges before, but this was different. The scandal was spreading like wildfire, and every moment that passed without her addressing it only fueled the rumors.She grabbed her phone and quickly dialed her assistant’s number.“Emma, come to my office,” she said, keeping her voice firm.A few minutes later, the door swung open, and Emma stepped inside. She was dressed in her usual professional attire—a navy-blue pencil skirt with a crisp white blouse—but Serena could tell by the worried look in her eyes that something was bothering her.“You’re here,” Serena said, straightening up in her seat. “Is everything set for the press conference?”Emma gave a small nod. “Yes, ma’am. The media h
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Emma rushed toward Serena, concern etched all over her face. “Ma’am Serena, breathe! Just take deep breaths,” she urged, carefully helping her up and leading her toward the chair behind her desk.Serena let herself be guided, but her hands trembled as she sank into the chair. Her mind was spinning—how had things escalated so fast? How had everything she worked so hard to build been reduced to rubble in a matter of minutes?Emma quickly turned and grabbed a glass from the small water dispenser in the office. She filled it up and handed it to Serena. “Here, drink this. You need to calm down.”Serena took the glass with shaky fingers and sipped the water. The cool liquid slid down her throat, grounding her a little, but her chest still felt tight. She placed the glass on the desk and covered her face with her hands. “Emma… this is bad. This is really bad,” she whispered.Emma exhaled sharply and crouched beside her. “I know it’s bad, Ma’am Serena. But you can’t let this destroy you.
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Serena’s POVI stormed into my flat and slammed the door behind me. "Damn it!" I yelled, throwing my bag across the room. Tears distorted my vision as I paced the living room, the agony in my chest excruciating. “How could Ryan have done this to me? Why now?" I muttered as tears streamed down my face. It was only meant to be a contract, but finding out Ryan was cheating on me with Kate, his first love from college, hurt more than I could have imagined. I hoped that over time, he would develop feelings for me. But suddenly, those expectations were dashed. We had only been married for six months, as part of a deal to assist him regain control of his firm.Ryan and I attended the same college. I was merely Ryan's friend, despite my desire for more. I adored him, but he was seeing someone else. I felt lucky when Ryan's uncle, who had been managing Ryan's firm on his behalf, asked that he marry so that his company could be passed back to him after college. Ryan had no choice but to
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5 YEARS LATERSerena’s POVI walked into my bright, sunny workplace at Rocky’s Designs. The walls were painted a light yellow, and the shelves were filled with sketches and small flower pots. My large desk was at the centre, with a window behind it showing the city skyline. This was my firm. I developed it from the ground up, using only a few ideas and a lot of hard labour. "Good morning, Miss Serena!" Emma, my assistant, said with a wide smile as she entered behind me. She held a cup of coffee for me. “Good morning, Emma,” I said, taking the cup. “Thank you. Do we have a busy day today?""Oh, yes," she replied, gazing at her tab. “You have a meeting at 10 with the marketing team, a call with a client at 11, and a lunch meeting with Mr. Hayes." “Mr. Hayes?" I enquired, lifting an eyebrow. Emma nodded. "He wants to discuss the new project." I sighed, yet smiled. “Alright, let's get to it." As I sat down, I looked at the photograph on my desk. It was a picture of my four-year
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Ryan's POV I left Rocky's Designs that day with my head racing. It had to be her. The name on the desk; Serena Winthrop. It was not a coincidence. Could the little girl be Serena's daughter? I could not quit thinking about her. We shared a past. How things ended drastically. And now, five years later, she is running a profitable business and maybe raising a child. I shook my head as I considered the child who could be—No, I needed answers and would get them. The following day, I arrived at the company early, determined to see her. I had a meeting with her staff to discuss a potential collaboration, but I wasn't going to finalise anything until I saw Serena.I wanted to know if she was the CEO and, more crucially, if the little girl was her daughter. The meeting started in a huge conference room. Her employees seemed eager to impress me, pitching ideas and tactics for how our companies could collaborate. But my attention was elsewhere. “Mr. Winters," one of them said, nervo
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Ryan's POV The drive to the hospital was tense. Serena sat stiffly in the passenger seat, clutching her phone like a lifeline. She kept looking at it, her lips pulled together. I wanted to reassure her, but I wasn't sure how. “What hospital?" I enquired, breaking the stillness. “Private Children's Hospital," she answered, her voice clipped. I nodded and sped up. We got to the hospital in record time. Serena got out of the car before I could turn off the engine, her heels clicking rapidly against the sidewalk as she rushed inside. I followed closely, unable to stop the sinking feeling in my chest.At the front desk, she enquired about her daughter with a mix of worry and authority. “Amy Winthrop. "Where is she?" “Room 208," the receptionist replied.Serena did not wait for any additional information. She turned and ran down the corridor, her urgency drawing me along. When we arrived at the front of the room, she came to a sudden halt and turned to me. Her eyes were full of c
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Ryan sat in his car a few houses down from where Serena had parked, his hands firmly grasping the steering wheel.The small home, with its well manicured plants and comforting lights lighting inside, told him one thing; Serena had made her life here without him.He wasn't sure what to expect, but seeing the house triggered a peculiar combination of emotions; shame and longing. He watched Serena gently carry a sleeping Amy into the house. The sight of his daughter caused his chest to hurt. He had missed so much, years of her life that he couldn't reclaim. But right now, he wasn't there for Amy. He needed to see Serena.Ryan waited until the lights in the house darkened, then calculated how long it would take Serena to tuck Amy into bed. His mind raced, and memories of their time together came flooding back. When they were only pals, her laughter would lighten even his worst days. After they married, she gazed at him as if he were her entire universe. But then, he had thrown every
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Ryan returned to his apartment in the early morning hours, the sun just beginning to rise. His head felt heavy, and his body ached from the intensity of the emotions that had surged through him last night. As he entered his apartment, he froze. Kate was sitting on the couch, her legs crossed, her arms folded tightly against her chest, glaring at him.“How did you get in?” Ryan asked, his voice strained, still reeling from the night he had spent with Serena.Kate’s gaze flickered with annoyance as she stood up, her heels clicking against the hardwood floor.“Your mother gave me the spare key. I’ve been waiting for you. Where the hell have you been, Ryan? You were supposed to be at my place last night!” She leaned forward, her tone demanding. Ryan closed the door behind him and let out a long sigh. He didn’t want to deal with this right now. He just wanted to go to bed. “I was at the office. You know how it is. Long night. Lots of work.”Kate’s eyes narrowed, but she didn’t imm
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Emma rushed toward Serena, concern etched all over her face. “Ma’am Serena, breathe! Just take deep breaths,” she urged, carefully helping her up and leading her toward the chair behind her desk.Serena let herself be guided, but her hands trembled as she sank into the chair. Her mind was spinning—how had things escalated so fast? How had everything she worked so hard to build been reduced to rubble in a matter of minutes?Emma quickly turned and grabbed a glass from the small water dispenser in the office. She filled it up and handed it to Serena. “Here, drink this. You need to calm down.”Serena took the glass with shaky fingers and sipped the water. The cool liquid slid down her throat, grounding her a little, but her chest still felt tight. She placed the glass on the desk and covered her face with her hands. “Emma… this is bad. This is really bad,” she whispered.Emma exhaled sharply and crouched beside her. “I know it’s bad, Ma’am Serena. But you can’t let this destroy you.
The Billionaire’s Christmas Surprise Chapter 85
Serena sat at her desk, her fingers tapping restlessly against the smooth surface. The weight of the upcoming press conference settled heavily on her chest, and despite her efforts to remain calm, her nerves were getting the best of her. She had faced many challenges before, but this was different. The scandal was spreading like wildfire, and every moment that passed without her addressing it only fueled the rumors.She grabbed her phone and quickly dialed her assistant’s number.“Emma, come to my office,” she said, keeping her voice firm.A few minutes later, the door swung open, and Emma stepped inside. She was dressed in her usual professional attire—a navy-blue pencil skirt with a crisp white blouse—but Serena could tell by the worried look in her eyes that something was bothering her.“You’re here,” Serena said, straightening up in her seat. “Is everything set for the press conference?”Emma gave a small nod. “Yes, ma’am. The media h
The Billionaire’s Christmas Surprise Chapter 84
Kate stepped into her car, her fingers gripping the steering wheel tightly as she navigated through the bustling streets. A sly smile played on her lips as she replayed the events of her meeting with Steve Jacob in her mind. The plan had gone perfectly, just as she had expected.She reached for her phone, tapping the screen to glance at the recording she had captured. Every word, every tone, every pause—it was all there, crystal clear. Steve had no idea that his voice would soon be all over the media, twisted into something he never actually said.By the time she pulled up in front of Rolly’s apartment complex, the excitement bubbling inside her was nearly impossible to contain. She stepped out of the car with confidence, striding towards the entrance.As soon as she rang the doorbell, the door swung open almost instantly.“There she is,” Rolly greeted, a grin spreading across her face. “Right on time. I was almost going crazy by merely waiting for your arrival.”“Sorry darling.
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The towering glass windows of The Grand Luxe Hotel gleamed under the soft morning sun, reflecting the city skyline in crisp, golden clarity.Kate stepped out of her sleek black Mercedes, adjusting the lapels of her tailored coat as she took in the grandeur of the hotel’s entrance. The place exuded wealth and exclusivity, from the line of luxury cars parked outside to the uniformed doorman standing at attention, meticulously dressed in a navy suit with white gloves.As she approached, the doorman offered a polite nod, holding the door open with a slight bow. Kate barely acknowledged him, her black sunglasses shielding her sharp gaze as she stepped into the lobby.Golden chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, casting an elegant glow over the polished marble floors. The scent of fresh roses and expensive cologne lingered in the air, mixing with the faint aroma of roasted coffee from the café to the left. Soft instrumental music played in the background, a classical piece she vaguely
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Kate stirred awake as the soft rustling of clothes reached her ears. She blinked, adjusting to the dim light filtering through the curtains, and turned her head to see Ryan standing by the mirror, buttoning up his crisp white shirt. His dark hair was slightly damp from his morning shower, and he looked sharp in his tailored suit.For a moment, she simply watched him, taking in the way his fingers moved expertly over the buttons, the way his brows furrowed slightly as he focused on his tie. This was the man she had fallen in love with. Strong, handsome, powerful. The man who used to adore her way back from high school, shower her with gifts from the time she returned back into his life after leaving, kiss her awake in the mornings to make up for the time they’ve lost.But ever since she came back—his Ex wife, Serena—everything had changed in a blink of an eye. Ryan had become distant, his affection fading into cold indifference. Always claiming to be busy and barely had time for h
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Serena stirred awake as the morning sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow over her bedroom. She blinked a few times, adjusting to the brightness before sitting up and stretching her arms above her head. Today was the day she was returning to her company and finally going to put an end to the rumors.They’ve done too much trying to drag her name down the muds. For what reason exactly? This, she doesn’t know.It’s not as though she’s in their way, yet they won’t let her have some breathing space.“I already have this good feeling this morning and I just can’t wait to get everything back on track, leaving my enemies behind and speechless!” Serena uttered, smirking widely into space.She got out of bed and made her way to the bathroom, splashing cold water on her face to wake herself up properly. After brushing her teeth and tidying up, she walked to the kitchen and started preparing breakfast. The smell of toast and scrambled eggs filled the air as she set the t
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The evening air was cool, but Ryan’s blood was boiling with frustration. The image of Steve Jacob flashed in his mind, but what made his chest tighten was the little girl he saw in those features—Amy. Her resemblance to Steve was undeniable, and it gnawed at him, making his head spin.Slumping back in his office chair, Ryan let out a rough sigh. His tie hung loosely around his neck, and his suit jacket was tossed aside. He needed to clear his head. Finishing the last of his work, he reached for his phone.“Mr. Ryan,” Jefferson, his assistant, peeked in through the half-opened door. “Anything else you need before I leave?”Ryan shook his head, his voice curt. “No, Jefferson. Go home. I’m done here.”Jefferson nodded and left, leaving Ryan alone with his restless thoughts. Without hesitation, Ryan scrolled to his contacts and dialed. The line barely rang twice before a familiar voice answered.“Yo, Ryan!” Ethan’s voice was warm and lively. “Knew you’d call. I’ve been seeing the mes
The Billionaire’s Christmas Surprise Chapter 79
The grand, luxurious interior of Ryan’s mansion stood in perfect silence—a sharp contrast to the chaos brewing outside. Kate lounged on the plush cream-colored couch in the living room, her bare feet tucked beneath her, a half-eaten tub of ice cream balancing on her lap. She had been indulging herself freely since Ryan left for the office earlier that morning. With no one watching, there was no need to keep up her usual act—no sweet smiles, no fake tears, no calculated pouts. Just her, the food, and the empty house.“Finally,” she muttered, scooping another bite of the cold, creamy dessert into her mouth. “Some peace and quiet.”She had wandered through every corner of the house, opening cupboards, sampling expensive wines from the cellar, and even trying on some of Ryan’s clothes—just because she could. This was her space now, or at least it would be soon enough once she becomes Ryan’s wife.Bored, Kate tossed the empty ice cream tub onto the coffee table and grabbed her phone.
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That afternoon, the large conference hall buzzed with anticipation, a low hum of murmurs filled the air as journalists adjusted their microphones and tested their cameras. Bright flashes from photographers sparked across the room, casting quick bursts of light on the polished podium set for the day’s speaker.Rows of reporters, some from the most prestigious media houses and others from hungry online tabloids, filled every available seat. Notepads flipped open, and fingers hovered over recording devices. The air felt charged—thick with curiosity.The subject of their speculation was a man few had seen in public. Steve Jacob. The reclusive tycoon who rarely appeared in the spotlight had summoned them. The internet was already flooded with theories—some claimed it was a business announcement, others speculated a scandal. After all, Steve Jacob was a name synonymous with power and mystery.The side doors opened. Conversations halted as heads turned. A tall, striking figure entere
