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The 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
Last Updated : 2025-01-02The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 26 You came
RYANEarlier that afternoon…I watched Sophia walk away quickly. The image of her as she froze while those guys talked down on her replayed in my head. And it hurt to think that she must have gone through worse of that back there, and she had no one by her side to help her or hold her up.I felt useless.“You are doing it again. Even after she's gone,” I heard Adriana's voice. I glanced at her. She had her arms crossed and her eyes on the path Sophie just walked past.“You are too straightforward with your feelings. It's annoying,” she shook her head.Without sparing me a glance, she started heading for my office. I sighed and followed after her.A few hours later…“I'll be on my way now,” Adriana said as she carefully tucked the documents into her handbag.“Alright. Text me when you get home,”She paused and glanced up at me. “If you know you're going to leave me before we even get married, can you stop being unnecessarily sweet? You'll only make it harder for yourself,”I raised a b
Last Updated : 2025-01-02The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 1 The fallout
SOPHIA “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking." A voice broke through my deep train of thoughts. “We are currently descending and will be landing shortly. Please ensure your seatbelt is securely fastened and your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position." I pulled up the window blind and looked outside the plane. Under the clouds, the tall buildings in the city were now visible. This was it. I was back in California. I never thought I'd come back for anything. I left with that intention, but, I guess life has a way of humbling you. In my case, I was insanely—no, I was brutally humbled. I'd never wish what life did to me on anyone else, anyone except Jake and Naomi. I had been living the life people would die for. After graduating fashion school, I started my very own clothing line, and I had worked really hard and brought it to the top with blood, sweat, and tears. Well, my life had been going pretty fantastic until it all hit me like a
Last Updated : 2024-09-14The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 2 The first chapter
RYAN “That's all for today. It's a free day again." Narin, my personal assistant said as she pushed the chair backward and got on her feet. “Thank you, Narin. Inform the team working on the new game to get ready for the briefing tomorrow before lunch,” I said and closed the document, then stretched it out to her. She reached for it with a polite smile. “Yes sir. Should I get the car ready?“ I nodded. “Please do” She was out in a few seconds, and I pushed back my chair and got on my feet. I exhaled as I stood in front of the glass wall, staring at the beautiful view my office was opened to. After a few moments of silently basking in the beauty of the city, I grabbed my suit and phone and headed out of my office. An hour later... "Oh, look who's here again." My mom exclaimed as soon as I walked into my parent's living room. I smiled and walked up to her to give her a hug. “Where's dad?“ “He's having lunch with Mr. Adams,” she replied as she picked up the TV remote control. At
Last Updated : 2024-09-14The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 3 Ambivalence
SOPHIA Ryan Caddel was equally as surprised to see me as I was. Was this Zara's role play? Wait, but wasn't it normal that her brother came to visit her? Maybe I should have just stayed at a hotel. The thought crossed my mind again as I stared at the man standing before me. Nothing changed. Or maybe it did. I would not deny that I hadn't looked at his pictures a few times after I moved away. His rich black hair fell carelessly over his face, framing them so beautifully. After what happened 8 years ago, it should be a crime that he still makes my stomach twist in weird ways and that I still find him attractive. “Sophia?“ He called, his voice sounding a bit rough and unsure. “When did you come back?“ He asked. And then it all came pouring in. Why was I feeling suddenly nervous? I hate him, right? Right. I called things off. I'm supposed to hate him. My expression hardened, and I turned to walk back in, leaving his question hanging. “Zara, you have a guest,” I called out loudly.
Last Updated : 2024-09-14
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The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 26 You came
RYANEarlier that afternoon…I watched Sophia walk away quickly. The image of her as she froze while those guys talked down on her replayed in my head. And it hurt to think that she must have gone through worse of that back there, and she had no one by her side to help her or hold her up.I felt useless.“You are doing it again. Even after she's gone,” I heard Adriana's voice. I glanced at her. She had her arms crossed and her eyes on the path Sophie just walked past.“You are too straightforward with your feelings. It's annoying,” she shook her head.Without sparing me a glance, she started heading for my office. I sighed and followed after her.A few hours later…“I'll be on my way now,” Adriana said as she carefully tucked the documents into her handbag.“Alright. Text me when you get home,”She paused and glanced up at me. “If you know you're going to leave me before we even get married, can you stop being unnecessarily sweet? You'll only make it harder for yourself,”I raised a b
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
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.
