Beranda / Billionaire / The Billionaire's One-Night Stand! / Chapter 38: It's Coming Soon.

Share

Chapter 38: It's Coming Soon.

Penulis: HanYay Yay
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2023-04-27 16:53:49
"Have you... you... been looking for Flora lately?"

"Why do you suddenly ask?" Patrick furrowed his brow: "Last time, you were the one who insisted I was mistaken... Layla, are you hiding something from me?"

Layla bowed her head, her facial expression out of Patrick's sight. Swallowing once more with a choked noise, Layla confessed: "Actually... you were not mistaken. I have recently seen her... in this city..."

It felt like a bolt of lightning in a clear sky. Patrick's eyes widened, his incredulous gaze pinned on the woman he had always trusted.

"Why didn't you tell me?" His voice was icy: "I thought you were the one who best understood my feelings for her..."

"It's precisely because I understand that I hid it from you." Layla interrupted him.

Possessing something only makes the fear of losing it grow. If he hadn't clung to that unrequited love, Layla wouldn't have to worry about gaining and losing, nor would she have needed to hide it from him until now.

"Patrick... Flora is s
Bab Terkunci
Membaca bab selanjutnya di APP

Bab terkait

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 39: Agreed.

    A childish voice faintly echoed beside her: "Mom… Daddy Matthew is letting me talk to you…" After a few rustling sounds, the clear, slightly whining voice of Paul chimed in: "Mom, I want to stay in the US for a bit longer. I have called grandma already, and she said it is okay to stay and play for a few more days." Very well, the child even dared to use his grandmother to manipulate her. She intentionally raised her voice: "Who is your guardian? You should listen to your mother, shouldn't you?" "But grandma already agreed." The little girl pouted: "Alright, I will think about it a bit more." Finishing, the child handed the phone back to Matthew. He spoke gently to the person on the other end, hoping she wouldn't worry too much: "Don't worry, I will arrange someone to take care of and protect our child thoroughly. I will return tomorrow. I may not be able to call you tonight. Don't lose sleep over missing me too much." The heat on Flora's face surged again, her cheeks flushed. She

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-04-27
  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 40: Will Soon Find Out

    The phone in Flora's hand suddenly rang, interrupting her conversation with the father and son. She glanced at the screen; it was a call from Layla. Since the night Layla laid out everything to Patrick, they hadn't had the chance to speak again. "Flora, Patrick is looking for you, almost out of his mind... Sooner or later he will find you... We have to resolve this once and for all... I want to be free... I'll wait for you at the coffee shop we used to frequent at two in the afternoon." As she finished, she hung up without waiting for Flora's response. Flora frowned slightly. If she heard correctly, Layla had referred to her as "Flora" instead of using the affectionate nickname she usually would. Flora feared... their friendship might not escape this brewing storm. A sense of unease welled up within her. It felt like something big was about to happen. She stole a glance at the father and son, engrossed in their game a few feet away. She could only hope that the happiness she'd just

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-04-27
  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 41: It's Hard To Swallow.

    It was only at this point that the worry etched on Flora's face started to ease. Accepting the piece of paper from the doctor, she nodded: "I will have it prepared right away." Having said this, she hurriedly exited the sickroom. In the sickroom, now filled with the scent of disinfectant, only the unconscious man remained on the bed, alongside the doctor in his white lab coat, and the silent six-year-old boy. The boy furrowed his brows, gently tucking in his father. Then he turned to look at the doctor, his expression unchanging, asking: "Is my father really alright?" "Of course he is. Don't you trust the doctor?" The doctor forced a smile, feeling a little uncomfortable under the intense gaze of the child. "But a bone marrow transplant is very painful, right? My father lost a lot of blood... That's why he passed out, right? Will he be able to fully recover in the future?" The doctor didn't quite catch the last few questions. He was taken aback by the words "bone marrow transpla

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-04-27
  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 42: Madly Searching For.

    The doorbell rang timidly. Outside was the person she had long waited for. "Sit down. You're later than I expected." The newcomer walked straight into the house, sat down on the sofa, and declined the tea that Selena offered, asking directly: "Director White, do you have any business with me?" "Of course." If there wasn't, she wouldn't have bothered calling this person over: "I heard your fiancé is searching high and low for another woman. How does that feel?" Her words hit the other's sore spot. No longer calmly waiting, the other woman frowned: "Director White, I don't believe my personal affairs concern you." "Why wouldn't they? Layla Gary, being robbed of your fiancé by your best friend, can you swallow that anger? Don't you want to get rid of Flora?" Deep within Layla Gary's eyes, she saw a madness, much like her own. And she trusted that someone like Layla would choose love over friendship. "Whether I can swallow it or not is my business..." "Don't act tough!" Selena inte

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-04-27
  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 43: Already Knew Beforehand.

    "Hello, Layla. I think it's time to confront this head-on. Could you arrange a meeting with Patrick? I'll speak to both of you... to convince him to let go." The most appropriate resolution, it seemed, was not to evade, but to face it. If Layla could admit to Patrick that she was in the city, she could face her past emotions for the sake of her dear friend. Layla's voice, transmitted through the phone, sounded somewhat harsh: "Are you serious?" "Absolutely." Flora asserted: "I've found the joy of my life. Matthew treats me wonderfully, as well as our children..." "Do you truly want to be with the CEO?" Layla abruptly asked a seemingly unrelated question. Flora sensed a strange attitude in her friend today, but she didn't overthink it. When thinking of Matthew, she couldn't suppress a smile. "I won't leave him for the rest of my life." Whether it was due to careful consideration or touched by her words, Layla fell silent for a moment, then agreed: "Alright. We should put an end t

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-04-27
  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 44: Already Knew Beforehand (2)

    The adults held their breath, awaiting the children's reaction, yet to their surprise, the little ones displayed no overt response. The boy remained silent for a moment, then exhaled, his expression unchanged: "Do you have anything else to share, Mom and Dad?" Flora locked eyes with Matthew, detecting the same bewilderment in his gaze that mirrored her own. The children's reactions were entirely outside of their expectations. She furrowed her brow: "You… aren’t reacting to the news?" At this, the two children couldn't contain themselves any longer, dissolving into laughter and rolling on the floor. Regaining her composure, the girl turned to her parents: "We've known for a while." "What do you mean?" The adults had not shared the information; how could the children possibly know? The boy stood up, pattered to his room, and returned minutes later with a sheet of paper. "Take a look." In his hand was a DNA test result, stating clearly: they shared a father-child relationship. Til

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-04-27
  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 45: Not In The Mood To Joke.

    "No, let me explain." Layla pleaded, her voice choked with tears: "Believe me... I had no idea she wouldn’t show up. I tried calling her, but she wouldn’t answer. I'll call her right now..." Her hand trembled as she fumbled for her phone, but Patrick’s words stopped her cold. "Stop, don't play this charade in front of me... You claim not to deceive me, then tell me where she is." "Patrick." Layla halted her search for her phone, lifting her eyes to meet his: "I am your fiancée. Be honest with me, why do you want to see Flora so much?" Patrick didn't hesitate to lay bare his heart: "To me, 'fiancée' is just a title. I appreciate you and am willing to care for you. But Flora is my life, she is my breath. Without her by my side, I might as well be a walking corpse." From Layla’s eyes, transparent tears trickled down. Swallowing hard, she nodded. "Alright then, I'll tell you the truth. If you want to find Flora, ask Matthew. He was her secretary before." As the two argued about Flor

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-04-27
  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 46: Separate But Fondly Remember

    Meanwhile, Flora was plagued with worry, tossing and turning well past midnight before succumbing to a troubled sleep. Unbeknownst to her, the storm was only just beginning to gather force outside. Once Flora had drifted off to sleep, in the engulfing silence of the darkness, the man lying next to her abruptly opened his eyes. He looked at her in the dim light, his fingers delicately tracing the beautiful contours of her face, before heaving a heavy sigh. He had desperately hoped for a genuine response from her, yearned for a love untainted by falsehood. However, perhaps such desires were too extravagant in this deceitful world. Leaving the bed, he picked up his phone, its screen flickering sporadically, and made his way downstairs. In stark contrast to the darkness of the upper floor, the mansion's first floor was ablaze with light. Someone had been waiting there, and upon seeing Matthew, promptly stood to greet him: "Boss, you've come down." "Have you been waiting long?" Matthew

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-04-27

Bab terbaru

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 115: Wedding And Grand Finale!

    “The pearls on the dress are so beautiful!” Matthew brimmed with delight, his smile twinkling as he turned to the person beside him: "The pearls are locally harvested by the islanders, they're all natural... As for this wedding dress, it's a heartfelt gift from them to us." Despite being not the creation of skilled artisans or renowned designers, the dress bore the love and blessings of the island's inhabitants. He believed that once Flora donned this gown, she would be the happiest bride on their big day. Standing aside, Grace rolled her eyes: "I never imagined you could be this sentimental, big brother!" Turning to Flora, she teased: "Sister-in-law, remember to keep him on a tight leash, don't let his sentimentalism make others feel queasy." Grace had long forgotten her once earnest desire to marry Matthew. Now, she genuinely wished him and Flora a life of shared happiness. Matthew chuckled: "My dear sister, no need to feel jealous of your sister-in-law. Perhaps you should seiz

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 114: As You Wish!

    Matthew, spotting his son, asked: "Don't you want to bid Anna farewell? You two had such fun together, I bet you can't bear to see her go, right?" To his surprise, Charlie shook his head: "No, Dad, I don't want to say goodbye to that liar." The boy lowered his head, his voice steady: "She said she would stay here with Paul and me, but then she just left without a word. She really is a liar!" The boy slowly walked back to his room. Flora watched her son's retreating figure, unable to hold back a sigh: "He must be really upset." "We can't do anything about it. She's their child after all, we can't force her to stay. I know you worry about our son being upset, but don't worry, our boy is strong." And, if the children truly cherish this hard-earned relationship, they can always reconnect when they grow up. "You don't seem worried about him at all." "What else can we do? If it were Paul or our boy staying at someone else's home, I'd certainly rush to bring them back too, I wouldn'

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 113: Early Wedding

    Flora waited until they were away from their daughter's room to give Matthew a playful tug on the ear: "What's this about the wedding? You told me it was in two weeks, how did it suddenly become three days?” It was now that she finally began to question him. Earlier, when Matthew didn't see her react, he thought he had managed to escape unscathed. Little did he expect that she had noted down his wrongdoings, only to bring it up when they were away from their daughter's room. "I was wrong! I was wrong! Oh, my dear wife, please forgive me!" He cried out: "But it's really for you!" "What? How is it for me?" Flora's voice was filled with shock. Why would he move the wedding closer because of her, without her even knowing anything? Matthew rubbed his ear that was still tingling, explaining: "When I was massaging you, you said that two weeks was too long, that you wanted to get married sooner. I thought that since we were almost prepared anyway, it wouldn’t matter if we did it a bit so

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 112: All For You!

    Flora, with drowsy eyes, suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, I spoke with Grace yesterday, and she told me a lot about you. She said most of the houses on the island were built with your money, even the public facilities. I wasn't aware of this before. Seems like I've landed an immensely rich husband, a man of vast wealth?" The cost of construction, let alone the transportation of materials from the mainland, was astronomical. "I knew S.E.I Corporation was huge, but I had no idea you'd also invested in this..." "That's not true." Matthew chuckled: "S.E.I's profit is indeed enormous, but the money used for the island's development didn't come from the corporation. It's a personal endeavor of mine, not part of the corporation's philanthropy." So, the funds for this island's construction, are they Matthew's private money? Such a thought might not be entirely appropriate, yet upon hearing his words, Flora immediately wondered, could he have used money earned from the underworld to

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 111: Hurts So Much

    Once they had settled in, they brought up serious matters. "I heard from him that there is a spy in the organization, but we don't know who." Flora had only heard about this from Matthew. The person opposite her nodded: "I asked our brother about it last time, but he didn't say anything. His demeanor seemed... rather upset." He sighed after speaking, then quickly changed his tone: "But don't worry sister-in-law, once your and brother's happy event is over, we'll investigate the organization. Sooner or later, that spy will expose himself." This matter nagged at Flora's heart. She couldn't understand how Selena had the capacity to manipulate Matthew's subordinates. According to Matthew, she was merely a pawn in Daniel's game. Who was Selena leveraging? Or rather... who was secretly assisting her against Matthew? "Ah... It hurts so much!" A sudden scream from outside in the flower garden startled Flora. She hastily ran out to see Matthew's two brothers, whom she knew, fighting.

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 110: Bridge Builder

    Grace asked anxiously: "Sister-in-law, still no word from my brother?" Flora shook her head in despair. The rescue team had commenced operations, initiating a wide-scale search at sea. There were no updates so far, and Flora was forced to believe that no news sometimes can be good news. "Is there no way to contact him?" Grace furrowed her brows: "Isn't he a tech whiz? Isn't there another way..." Grace's words caused a light to shine in Flora's eyes: "Yes! There is a way!" After a few long dial tones, the call connected successfully and a lazy voice dripped with familiar sarcasm: "Ah, beautiful lady, you finally called me. Didn't you know how much I've missed you..." "Hubert, cut the crap." Flora interrupted Hubert's grandiloquent remarks: "I need you to locate Matthew, can you do that?" "I can track him down, yes..." On the other end, keyboard clattering sounded: "But for what purpose? Are you trying to catch him cheating?" Hubert clicked his tongue, completely exaggerating.

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 109: Vast Fortune

    After waiting about five minutes, the door opened and Grace walked straight in. "Matthew, you wanted to see me?" "Did your sister-in-law tell you to talk to me?" Grace's words took Matthew aback, not because he didn't expect her to know the ins and outs of the matter, but because she referred to Flora as her sister-in-law. It suddenly occurred to him, could the girl he saw as a sister have figured things out on her own? He let out a sigh and said softly: "She's quite worried about you." "In the past, we used to head to the beach at this time, swimming and discussing everything under the sun. In the blink of an eye, several years have passed, and you have brought your wife and children here, even proposed on this island..." Grace looked up at the sky: "I used to think that I would marry you someday, become your wife. Only now do I realize it was all a fantasy of mine. You have already found your happiness, and perhaps I will too, with someone truly suitable." Matthew had been

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 108: In a Place Where Only Us

    After dinner, Matthew took the children stargazing. Flora, feeling upset, decided to sit back and rest in a corner. A man in his early forties, presumably the owner of the house, seized the opportunity when Matthew was not around to bring a plate of fruits over, setting it on the table: “Try some island specialties. These are all fruits you can't find on the mainland.” Seeing her pick up a piece of fruit, he continued: “Grace was a bit impolite today, please don't take it to heart. We've spoiled her too much.” “She… seems to have a liking for my husband.” The affection in her eyes when she looked at Matthew and the hostility when she looked at Flora were easily discernible, even to a blind person. The man nodded, recounting: “The girl's a good swimmer. A few years ago, she saved two men out at sea. One of them was Matthew. He stayed here for nearly a year, learning to swim with her. During that time, he became quite close with everyone on the island. The girl… has wanted to

  • The Billionaire's One-Night Stand!   Chapter 107: Wishing To Die But Unable

    His cold eyes bore into Winky, he barked: "You want to die after your lady, then die! There's no one stopping you anymore! Go ahead and die! If you don't want to die, then get out of my sight!" "No... I didn't intend to..." Winky clutched his head, his voice trembling: "I had no idea she would just stand there and not evade..." His move wasn't swift, Mimi could've easily dodged if she had been alert.. The medical team arrived swiftly, and Mimi was immediately taken into surgery. Her wound was deep. Not only did Mimi not evade Winky's blade, but she also leaned forward, allowing the blade to pierce deeper into her chest. "Fortunately, the wound isn't in a critical location. Her life isn't in danger, don't worry." Andrey remarked, although he suspected Winky had intentionally missed vital organs. Otherwise, a renowned assassin like him surely would've known where to strike to take a life. The surgery lasted nearly two hours. Flora sat outside the operation room until the doctors c

DMCA.com Protection Status