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The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 18 Random
SOPHIA“So what do you think of your first meeting in RSC?“ Rose asked as she fell into steps with me.I reduced my pace. “It definitely feels challenging, but…” I trailed off.“I really love the idea of the game. I love the concept, too,”“Right? I feel that too,” She exclaimed, and I smiled.“That's right, I'd love to see some of your artwork. Do you have them with you?“I hesitated for a while and then nodded. Like I told Ryan, I hadn't drawn in years except sketches of new outfits. Right now, I wasn't even sure if I hadn't lost my touch or if I even still had my art designs. But was I supposed to tell Rose that? She'd probably be wondering how I got the job, and if anyone found out I somehow knew Ryan, I'd be tagged as a nepo baby who could get whatever she wanted without being qualified.“All good,” she replied.“Do you want to get lunch now?“I glanced at the time on my phone and then nodded. “Yeah, but first I need to get something in the office. I'll join you,”She nodded.
Last Updated : 2024-12-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 19 Illusion
RYAN“Sophie?“ I called in surprise as my eyes met hers. She stood still. Her pretty gray eyes wide open in shock, her lips parted slightly. I fought myself to keep my eyes away from them.I've never wanted to hold her tightly to me as much as I wanted to now.The elevator door began to close, and I was quick to push the button to keep it open.She snapped out of her shock and stepped in. I pushed the button, and the door slowly shut behind her.“What are you doing here?“ I asked.She drew her head back, a frown on her face.Call me crazy. I was. For her. But that frown made her look even cuter.“I should be asking you that. I moved here. Are you stalking me?“A smile formed on my face as realization set in.'I don't think she knows that I lived in the penthouse of this same building, or she wouldn't have moved here, given how much she hates me.I hate that she does, and I'm trying to end that.'Maybe this was fate. Was this a way of the universe telling me that I still had a chance
Last Updated : 2024-12-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 20 Open up
SOPHIA“Girl, what the heck?“ Zara exclaimed as I pulled open the door for her to come in.I made sure no one was in the hallway and quickly slammed the door shut.What even was the use? He already knew I lived here, it wouldn't be long before he found out my exact apartment. “How did you not realize? You didn't see him any of the time you came to check it out or move your things?“ Zara asked as she took off her shoes beside mine.“How would I know?“ I cried out in frustration.“Oh, that's right, he moved here two years ago,” she replied.She walked into the living room and her reaction was totally expected.“Wait, this is prettier than I imagined,” she exclaimed and I giggled. I moved to the kitchen to prepare a drink for her while she checked out everywhere. When she was done, she joined me in the kitchen.“And it was half the usual price?“ She asked as she leaned on the wall beside me.“Right? I find it suspicious but I mean, I signed the papers and nothing weird was in the contr
Last Updated : 2024-12-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 21 A date
SOPHIAI felt my knees weaken at his words.Even up till now, he still knew what exactly to say to get to me. I hated that too.Had I almost gotten into marriage with Jake when my ex could talk to me this way and I would still feel this way?Maybe everything that happened was for a reason. Jake and I were not meant to be together, but it still doesn't give the benefit of him cheating with someone who called me her best friend.'So you want to give Ryan a second chance,' What the heck? No. “Sophie,” his voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I cleared my throat as I tucked my phone into the back pocket of my pants, and took a step back from him.“I'd get going now,” I muttered and walked away before he could stop me.Before I took the turn to the hallway that led to the office, I decided to satisfy my curiosity and turn to see if he had gone.When I did, I saw that he was still where I left him, a small smile on his face.I turned away immediately in embarrassment.I shouldn't have tur
Last Updated : 2024-12-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 22 until they become a bouquet
SOPHIA As soon as I picked up the fruit juice that I made, to take a sip from it, I heard the doorbell ring.It couldn't be anyone other than Ryan. I was sure of that. He did find my house, and he was here like he said he'd be. This was not the time I needed him to keep his promise.I gulped down half the glass and set it on the table. Pushing my chair backward, I got on my feet and headed towards the door.I unlocked the door and opened it only slightly so he wouldn't have to come in, but I didn't expect him to be holding a bouquet of red tulips and a package. “Why do you-” I began to say when I noticed the frown on his face. If they were from him, he'd be smirking or grinning from ear to ear.“I think someone brought this for you,” he said for the first time as he met my eyes. I took the flowers and package immediately. I knew it.My eyes fell on the little card peeking from the bouquet. 'L-A' Lucas?Why would he go through this trouble?I looked at Ryan, he was already looking
Last Updated : 2024-12-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 23 a go sign
SOPHIAWhat I had been trying my best to avoid had now been out in the open. What did I think? That they wouldn't find out somehow?What now? Would everyone judge me for a crime I didn't commit? Well, they already were.Saying I used my parent connection to work here.How did they even find out? Everything was all good yesterday.“Guys look, it's Sophia,” a voice brought me out of my thoughts. My eyes fell back on the group in front of me. I hadn't seen them since I began working here.“Is it true you tried to steal your best friend's idea? And you bullied her?“ One of the women began as she stepped forward. I took a step back, my confidence disappearing into thin air.“What? You can't speak now? Did you think we wouldn't find out somehow?“ She snickered.I shut my eyes.This embarrassing situation I found myself in. Never in my life did I think I'd be in situations like this. I opened my mouth to speak but shut it back.No one would believe me anyway, what was the need to try? Ever
Last Updated : 2024-12-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 24 friendship badge
SOPHIA“Let's talk before you leave this evening,” Ryan's voice repeated in my head.I was getting ready for my date with Lucas already. After this morning, I didn't see him even for one minute at work. He didn't call or text either.His last text message was left unanswered by me.Should I tell him I was leaving or not?I shook my head and picked up the silver ear rings. That was unnecessary. After passing the hooks of the earring through the piercing in my ear, I got on my feet and walked to the full-length mirror to take a look at myself. I was putting on a black gown with my hair let down around my shoulders in curls. I went for a simple makeup look, too, and jewelry that complimented my dress.My eyes fell on the shoe box on my bed, and I walked up to it.The flowers were indeed from Lucas. I confirmed from the card and his text message later that day.Honestly, I hadn't been expecting to receive those from him. Lucas seemed like a cool guy, and if it weren't for my parents fo
Last Updated : 2024-12-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 25 Helpless
SOPHIA I crossed my arms as she closed the distance between us.“This is scary, mom,”She ignored my statement. A small smile touched her lips. “I see you and Lucas are getting along. You were laughing all night,”My jaw dropped as my eyes went wide open. Was she watching us from right when the date started?“So are you going to get married to him?““What?!" She rolled her eyes. “This is the right thing to do. You should take advantage of the situation and show that your ex, Jeremiah or whatever, that you are well over him and that he lost a good thing,”I shook my head, disappointed at her words. “His name is Jake, and this doesn't have anything to do with him,”“Why should I marry someone I don't love to prove a point to that jerk?““Is that the only solid reason you can give to me?“She snickered. “You are so naive and dumb,”I scoffed, turning sideways as I ran my hands through my hair.This woman.“Character designer? That's the work you are doing? You've always had bad judg
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The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 36 Worried
RYANHer lips parted as she continued to stare at me. Those beautiful eyes. My absolute favorite thing to look at.I saw the small smile on her face that she was trying to hold in and it made me smile too.All of a sudden, as if realizing that she had stared at me for too long, she turned away.“Is that Ryan I hear?“ Zara asked.I grinned and held her hand, turning the phone to me. I felt her stiffen for a moment before she relaxed under my hold but she didn't pull away.Was this a sign? Was this a sign that she was finally thinking of giving me a chance? A chance to mend the past? The first time I saw her at Zara's house, she absolutely seemed like she hated my guts, but now, she was letting me hold her.“It's me indeed,”Zara grinned knowingly. “I'm surprised Sophia let you sit with her,”I smirked. “I'm the boss, so,”She snickered. “Sophia, hit his head for me, thank you,”Sophie laughed and I gave her a playful smirk. “You know I'll let you do anything to me,”She tried to concea
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 35 The trip
SOPHIAThe next day, evening.I held the handle of my suitcase in one hand, my handbag resting on the suitcase. Ariel said something causing the team members to laugh. I wasn't listening as my mind was surprisingly on Ryan.Would he come? If he had given me those flowers for the number of days I wouldn't be home, then that must mean he wouldn't be there right? But overnight those thoughts had run repeatedly through my mind. I wanted him to be there, and at the same time, I didn't want him to.Narin wasn't here yet so could that mean he was going to come?My phone began to ring and I took it out of my pocket to see Lucas calling. I asked Rose to watch my bag while I walked away from the group to answer the call.“Hello, Lucas,”“Sophie, are you free now?“It was weird having someone else call me that.“I'm not. Why?““How about we meet tomorrow? I have something to tell you,”“Why can't you say it now?““It's not something that can be said over the phone,”“Oh, my workplace is having
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 34 - Guilty
SOPHIA“I usually predicted that the both of you would marry each other,” I heard a voice behind me as I took out my bag from the locker.I turned around in surprise to see Mrs Julius standing behind me. She gave me a warm smile which I returned. “He loves you a lot, “ “What?“ I asked in surprise as I shut the locker.She stepped closer to me and held my left shoulder.“I can see it in his eyes how he looks at you, and all that he does for you,” How he looks at me? What he does for me? Everybody says they see it, but why don't I?"Or maybe you do, but you are insecure so you try to ignore it," the voice in my head inputted. I shook it off.“Earlier the tension between you both was so intense. Everyone in the room felt it. If it's not you both for each other, it's not right,”I forced a smile. “I appreciate your concern, but Ryan and I don't love each other. In fact, we are no longer-”“Mrs Julius!“ A familiar voice cut my statement off. We both turned sideways to see Ryan walking t
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 33 Pottery classes
SOPHIAThe next day…I sat at the far end of the room in the pottery class. Mrs Julius was yet to arrive. We were about 6 in today's class. There was no sign of Ryan. Had he given up so fast?I shrugged. Good for me though. I whipped out my phone from my bag and opened my text message app.I clicked on Ryan's name.I still hadn't thanked him for giving me every Tuesday morning off. I knew it had to be him because no one else knew that I needed to be at the pottery class on Tuesday mornings.Also, I should ask him why he was not here today, right? It means I'm just being considerate of my co-student and boss right?'But if it were someone here would you send a text?' The voice in my head asked.I shrugged. 'But it's different, right? I do know Alex beyond the four walls of this workshop,''Didn't you say he was a stranger to you?' But…Someone tapping me brought me out of my thoughts. I looked sideways to see a lady about my age.“You look kind of disturbed. Are you good?“Wow. I di
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 32 Promises
SOPHIAA week later“Workers retreat?“ I repeated Rose's words as we walked into the office. “Do we have time for that? The deadline is getting nearer,”“Exactly,” she snapped her fingers.“As the pressure gets higher, that's exactly when the team needs to take a quick break to get their shit together,”I nodded. All good though. I was desperately looking for a way to get out of my parents and Ryan's sight, so this retreat idea would be perfect.Wait, except it's Ryan's company so he'd probably be there too.“Does Ryan- I mean, Sir Ryan go on this retreat too?“ I asked.She swiped her card on the card reader and the glass doors gave way. I stepped in after her.“We've had 4 retreats since I got a job here, but he's only been with us once. He has a pretty busy schedule every day and can't afford to clear it,”“At least that's what Narin says,” she added.I exhaled in relief. I hope his schedule will be over-packed this time around. I really needed to spend some days away from him an
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 31 Should never be
SOPHIA Or had he been standing outside all the while he was texting me? What if I hadn't answered his text? Then he would have rang the bell anyway?I got on my feet and was about to head to the door when I caught my reflection in the mirror.I stopped and walked closer to it.I pulled down the hair band that tied my hair up, combing my fingers through it. I exhaled in satisfaction when the waves bounced down over my shoulders.As I heard the doorbell ring again, just before I moved away from the mirror, it hit me again that the person standing outside was Ryan. The man I was supposed to fiercely detest. So why was I trying to look good because I was going to see him?What was going on? The way I felt when I heard Jake's voice again was not the same way I felt when I heard Ryan's voice. I heard the doorbell again, followed by my ringtone. I glanced down at my phone's screen, seeing Ryan's name flashing on it.I exhaled repeatedly as I paced around the room slowly.“Ryan is no diffe
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 30 Does it hurt?
SOPHIA“This is Jake. We need to talk, “ I reread the text in my head again.The audacity of that jerk? This is Jake? Who the fuck give a damn? We needed to talk? No he and Naomi needed to sit down and have a conversation on why they are such horrible humans.“Did I say something wrong? You look like you are thinking of ways to kill me,” I sighed. “No, you didn't. Can I speak to you later?““All of a sudden?“ She asked.“I just need to deal with something,”She nodded. “Alright then,”As I ended the call, another text came in from Jake.( Are you ignoring my texts? I'm going to call now )And then, his call came in immediately. I intentionally watched it ring till the call ended, and when he called again, I counted to five in my head before answering the call.“I see what you did there,”I smirked.“I'm going to end this call in sixty seconds. Say whatever trash you have to say, Mr Harrison,”“Mr Harrison? Trash? You dated me,”“And I tell you, that was the biggest mistake I've eve
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 29 An inconvenience
SOPHIA “Why haven't you asked me yet?“ The words that I had been debating to ask finally spluttered out of my mouth.But really, I wanted to know. Since the first day I came back here, he had never talked about what brought me back here. I needed to know, did he think I did that? I knew that what he thought of the situation shouldn't be my concern, but it still bugged me to know.“Do you believe what they say, or you just don't care?“ I added as I stared at him.He carefully set the glass cup down.“Did you do it?“ He asked simply. I shook my head.He nodded. “There you have your answer,”“If you say you didn't, then I know that's the truth, ““And I don't need any explanation from you to believe you,”I took in my lower lip, my way to keep my tears from attacking my eyes. Even Jake had said I deserved everything that happened to me and had dumped me for that bitch as soon as everything came down.Why wasn't Ryan like him? Why did he keep being so nice and feeding my delusions?“Wh
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 28 Sweetheart
SOPHIAI turned in the bed, dragging the blankets with me. I forced my eyes open, and I immediately regretted doing that as the rays of the sun filtered through the blinds, hitting my eyes. I squinted my eyes, turning around immediately, and a string of curses followed my action.After a few seconds, I sat upright, yawning loudly. I forced my legs off the bed and slowly began heading for the bathroom.My head felt foggy, and my eyes were yet to be properly opened. The only thing I knew was that a cold splash of water on my face would get me back on track. Suddenly my head hit the wall, it came so suddenly and so hard that it was just enough to get my eyes wide open. And that was when I realized. This wasn't my room.I took a step back and accessed the room.Whose house was this? How did I get here?!I turned towards the glass sliding doors. The curtains were slid apart, which meant whoever house this was had come here. I was always a light sleeper. How did I let myself off, just eno
