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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
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 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 : 2024-09-14The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 4 How much longer?
SOPHIA His eyes circled my face, lingering on the tears sliding down my cheeks. The look in his eyes softened as he searched my eyes for answers. “Sophia, is someone after you?“ He asked slowly, his voice a deep, rich baritone that made my insides twist in a way I hated but couldn't help. I watched his eyes dart from my face to behind me as if looking for who I was running from. I came back to my senses immediately and pulled away from him, almost slipping, if not for his quick reflex to hold my hands. I slipped my hands out of his grip before I'd do anything stupid. I didn't want Mom to see him with him. She's never been an actual fan of him, even when we dated. 'Wait, was I trying to protect him from her now? I don't care if they meet again. Ryan and I are nothing more than strangers right now.' I subtly- not so subtly, wiped the tears away from my cheeks and looked up at Ryan with a wide fake smile. His eyes narrowed in confusion for a split second before realization set in
Last Updated : 2024-10-28The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 5 No matter how long
SOPHIA Mother was right. Ryan didn't deny it anyway.I sighed. It was good I didn't give him any attention, or I'd be further hurt.I dropped the card on the table just as Zara walked into the living room. Her eyes darted from me to the card I just placed on the table before she looked back at me.“When did you get back?“ she asked as she sat on the couch opposite me and grabbed her laptop.“A few minutes ago,” I gestured to the card. “Your brother is getting married?“I didn't know if that came out as a question or an affirmation. “That's what I hear too. How'd you figure it out?“I shrugged. “I met him today when I was with my mother, she mentioned it,” She raised a brow in surprise. “She did?““I'm wondering. How did they get on good terms?“She sighed and looked away from me. “Your parents partnered with ours,” I saw the way she avoided my eyes. She was hiding something, but I decided to turn a blind eye to it. I know she had questions about Ryan and my past relationship,
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The 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
The 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
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
