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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
Last Updated : 2025-01-16The 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
Last Updated : 2025-01-17The 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
Last Updated : 2025-01-17The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 37 Obvious
SOPHIA How will I survive the next five days?That thought kept running through my mind as I walked away from him. Everyone's gaze was on me, thanks to Ryan. They must think something really was going on between us.“You two,” Ariel nudged me slightly once I got my suitcase and met up with them.I frowned. “Not you too,”She smirked. “I'm just saying.““I don't know who is luckier. You or Sir Ryan,” Rose cut in.I glared at her. “Nothing is going on with us. We just happen to know each other,”She nodded. “Since when?““He's my best friend's brother. Would you let me be now?“ She raised her hand in defeat, chuckling, then she added. “For now,” I shook my head, fighting off my smile.After everyone had gotten their bags, we began to head into the hotel. According to what I heard, the hotel belonged to a friend of Ryan's and he was letting us use it for our time here. For free even.If I had the thoughts of Ryan aside, I was actually looking forward to this retreat and I hoped to hav
Last Updated : 2025-01-18The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 38 You are here, that's the thing
SOPHIAThe next morning.“Did you sleep well?“ Rose nudged me as soon as I stepped out with Narin. We were all out in the hallway, waiting for our first activity of the day.I actually liked the design of the hotel. Unlike the usual closed hotel design, this one was quite open. The hallways had railings that faced buildings on the other side with trees in their middle.“Yeah. You?“ She nodded. “Yes I did.“Suddenly, a smirk appeared on her face as she crossed her arms. “I was hoping you'd pair with Sir Ryan,” I glanced at her with a glare.“You'd never give it up, I guess?“She nodded. “How can I when he keeps looking at you like that?“ she asked, taking her eyes away from me. I followed her gaze, and my eyes landed on Ryan. Just like she said, his eyes were on me, watching me closely. All of a sudden, his lips curved into a small smile, and I found myself not breaking our gaze. It felt like he had enchanted me, and I just couldn't look away.“Even you can't look away. It's okay to d
Last Updated : 2025-01-18The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 39 Overwhelmed
SOPHIA No, I can't let his words get to me. They were all lies, all they could ever be.“I know you think, oh what a despicable liar he is,”“Your anger towards me is valid, too, but all I ask is a chance to explain myself. If even after that, you still hate me, I'll respect your decision and leave,”A chance. It was easy for him to ask for it, but I didn't have the luxury to give it whenever I wanted.“We are starting now!“ A yell brought me out of my thoughts. I felt a tear roll out of my eyes, sliding down my cheek, and I quickly wiped it off.I glanced one last time at him, the broken look in his eyes, breaking my heart too, but I didn't let it stop me from walking away.A few hours later.“Everybody smile!“I forced a smile onto my face, and after three seconds, the camera lights flashed, and we all disengaged from our poses. Narin walked over to the camera stand and took a look at it.“It turned out well,” she yelled out to us.“When do we get the pictures?“ I asked Ariel as we
Last Updated : 2025-01-20The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 40 Scared
SOPHIA “Ryan, I can manage to walk myself,” I stuttered.He slowly turned his head to cast me a glance, his eyes narrowed.“How do you plan on doing that?“I took in my lower lip.He was right. I could try walking, but I wouldn't even go far. We were closer to the top of the hill than we were to the ground, and I'd probably fall halfway, but there's no way I'd be getting on his back.One, it was so embarrassing. Two, there's no way I'd let the team see me on Ryan's back, all the speculations they probably ignored would rise and I'd be the main point of attraction, and most importantly, this was Ryan fucking Caddel I was talking about. The same man I was supposed to hate.“I'll try,” He sighed, shaking his head. “Just get on Sophie. I'm not complaining,”But he just didn't understand. It was kind of embarrassing for me.“I'll leave first,” Narin suddenly said. Taking hold of the box, she gave a polite bow to Ryan and walked away. Once she was at a safe distance, Ryan spoke up.“She's
Last Updated : 2025-01-20The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 41 S'more
SOPHIA“I was expecting Narin to be helping you down, but suddenly out of nowhere, Sir Ryan comes down, with you on his back, holding you tightly like he's scared you'd fall off,” Ariel said, in the most dramatic ass voice as we set up our tent.This was the fourth time she was saying it and to be honest, it made my heart race just thinking of the moment again but of course I couldn't smile and let them know that I liked it, or I wouldn't hear the end of it.“Take note that if it were somebody else, he wouldn't do all that. Sir Ryan is definitely in love with you, Sophia,” I turned around, pretending to adjust the mattress, so she wouldn't see the big ass smile that had formed on my face.I might be crazy. Smiling at the thoughts of Ryan Caddel, that might just be the perfect explanation for my situation, but who cares? Sometimes we get a little crazy.“Wow, you are not arguing this time around. So you admit he loves you. Did he tell you?“ Ariel said.'You have no idea how much I lov
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The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 100 Daniellle Caddel
SOPHIA Five years later “Oh, Aimee, it better not be something that you can handle yourself,” I said as I walked into my office, with her rushing in behind me.“I'm here when I'm supposed to be getting gifts for Ryan since he's returning today. This better be good,”“It is,” I paused as soon as she said those words.I recalled the day the news came out about me.Those were the similar lines of words that I spoke. But now things are different. How much everything has changed from then, never fails to amaze me.I had reached and even exceeded what I never thought I would in my business. Though we've had some setbacks, I still didn't let it stop me. I had also given birth to the cutest little girl and she just turned four years old a week ago.I was the luckiest to have such a happy family.“What is it?““Jerls has agreed to partner with us,”I turned to her immediately. “Don't play with me,”She turned the iPad so I could read the words on the screen. “I'm serious,”“Wow,” I burst
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 99 the happy place
Two weeks laterSOPHIAI was writing down all I needed to do for the day, on my iPad. My wedding with Ryan was already just a day away. We didn't want something extra, after everything that happened so our only guests were family members and close friends. I also invited the team from the office and Aimee.Apart from making preparations for the wedding, I was also preparing for the opening of my company here and I almost forgot how much it takes to put everything into place, especially since we didn't have a building yet.Ryan had offered to help with that but I refused. I wanted to do it on my own, and if I eventually found it hard, I promised to tell him.Also, after the wedding, I'd be moving in with Ryan. And we were leaving this building, to the house that he bought. It was just about twenty minutes ride from here. Since Aimee was staying with me for the next time, Ryan offered his apartment for me to use once we finally moved into the new house. And I was grateful for that.I h
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 98 relieved
TWO DAYS LATERSOPHIAI felt someone hold my hand and suddenly it felt like I was being pulled out of a deep hole. And then all of a sudden, I forced my eyes open and I was immediately welcomed with a bright light. I groaned as I tried to adjust to the sudden light I was exposed to.After a few seconds, I opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was the white ceilings. I groaned a bit as I looked around, taking note of my surroundings and then everything came rushing back.I survived. I was alive and I didn't die. I looked down at who was holding me and a small smile formed on my face when I saw Ryan. His hands held mine tightly but he was fast asleep. I wonder if he slept at all. I didn't know for how long I was out.I slowly raised the hand he wasn't holding and gently brushed through his hair.At that moment, he raised his head a bit and immediately he saw that my eyes were opened, and his eyes widened.“Sophie!“ He exclaimed as he sat up properly. I smiled.“I survived,”Tears well
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 97 make it out alive
SOPHIA Two days later…Two days had passed since the release of the game and I wasn't even expecting the amount of success that it had but it was just perfect.Everything was working out well.We were currently having a team dinner. Even though I had quit, Ryan thought it only made sense that I was there, since I was a part of the project.Ryan got on his feet.“Everyone has worked hard and given their best despite the pressure and challenges that they faced,”“RSC won't be standing without our hardworking staff members,”“So I want us to pat ourselves on the back for working hard,”I smiled.“Cheers to the success of our project!“ Ryan said as he raised his glass. We all got on our feet too, raising our glasses.“Cheers!“We took turns to clink glasses and I clinked my glass last with Ryan, he smiled warmly at me and I returned the smile.We spent the rest of the night talking and we left almost at midnight.“See you tomorrow, “ Ryan said as he hugged me.“Are you scared?“ I was g
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 96 A new chapter
SOPHIAFOUR DAYS LATERI pulled up my hair into a ponytail and then began to climb the stairs to the top of the yacht I put on my slippers as I sat on one of the benches.The wind was blowing a lot but I liked it even more. There was just something beautiful about it that made me happy.I tucked the stray strand of her that was blown to my face, behind my ear.A few days had passed since Jake went on the news. There had been various posts talking about me and finally, I wasn't being insulted or ridiculed. I had also received countless texts and calls from colleagues and so-called friends who were quick to leave after everything came down, not wanting us to go out for lunch or talk, but I had politely turned all of them down.Now everyone was waiting for what I wanted to do next. I was even waiting to see what I would do.After sitting on the upper deck for a while, I decided to go to the back of the yacht to dip my foot in the water.It was the night before the start of a new year, a
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 95 it
SOPHIA“How were you able to find me?“ I asked Ryan as we got into his car, he drove closely behind the police.“Well, he was smart but not smart enough. We tracked the location on your phone,”I nodded. “Thank you for coming to find me,”He interlocked my hand in his.“It's the least I can do after you risked your life trying to get evidence,”“I'm proud of you, my little ninja,”I chuckled. Well, I was proud of myself too. I never thought I'd make it out alive. I didn't even spend one night in his house. “So, does this mean it's over now?“ I asked.He nodded. “He would get his lawyer and want to defend himself but we have the best lawyer in the state and enough evidence so yes, we can say it's over now,”“If he's in jail, the contract is no longer valid,”I exhaled in relief, and a small smile formed on my face.Finally, the peace I hoped for was here.'Not entirely, remember?' The little voice spoke in my head but I shoved them aside.It wasn't the time to think of that.I dozed
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 94 What kind of love
SOPHIA'My head hurts,' was the first thing I thought of when I felt myself regaining consciousness. I opened my eyes and had to squint them back at the sudden brightness.How did I get here? I tried to recall what had happened.I went into the kitchen to get a drink, and Lucas offered me a drink, I settled for orange juice instead, feeling myself getting dizzy, the smirk on Lucas face and then I passed out.I was in a huge mess. How long had I even been out?I looked around. I was in an almost empty room. The only thing in the room was an old TV, a worn-out couch, a rocking chair, and wooden table that had begun to wear out, and then the chair I was tied onto.Lucas was going far.How did he even find out? I was silent all through the time he walked in. Or was it my scent? Or was there a CCTV camera in the room?It had to be that. Shit, how did I not think of that?I looked around me again.This didn't look like I was in his house. Where had he taken me?The door opened and I looke
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 93 what next
SOPHIA I put it in and surprisingly it unlocked and the door slid open. My eyes widened.Okay, this was crazy.I placed the picture back in its place and walked into the study room. The doors closed on its own.I found the light switch and flipped it on.There was a long wooden table with chairs, at the center of the room, like the ones in the meeting room, taking up almost all the space there.By the side there were two wooden chests, staying side by side, and then a shelf with glass doors. The shelf had antique objects like vases and cups in it so I didn't bother wasting my time checking it.I turned to the wooden chest instead. They looked like something that would have what I needed.I went on my knees and pulled it open.My eyes widened and my hands flew to cover my mouth immediately I saw what was in them.Freaking guns! How did he get this? Did he sell them? I opened the second one and I frowned when the first thing I saw were teddy bears and fluffy toys, but this wasn't th
The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 92 the odds
SOPHIATwo days later…“You made the right decision,” Lucas said as I walked towards his car while pulling my luggage and holding one bag in my hand.I rolled my eyes.If only he knew what I had in stock for him. He'd regret ever liking me.He took my bag from me and placed it in the back seat and before he could hold out the door for me, I had already pulled it open and got in.I don't need his stupid act of service. He got in the car, started it, and drove off.“I'm surprised you agreed so fast. I was thinking I'd have to do one or two things to get you back on track,”Just one minute into the fake marriage I was already losing my mind and feeling like strangling him. I hope I won't blow my cover.“Don't worry I'm going to treat you better than any of your exes have,”Any of my exes? But he sent the second one as a spy and he's nowhere on the level of Ryan.“Oh, I see you don't want to talk to me,”It was better he caught on fast.“You'll come along soon,” he added and then turned
