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The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 67 Or if it's both
SOPHIA An ear-splitting scream instinctively came out from me immediately I saw what was in the box. I quickly set the box on the table, staring in horror at the horrifying object in front of me.I squeezed my eyes shut and shook my head. Maybe I was seeing something wrong.When I opened my eyes again and lowered them to the box, it was the same.A white teddy bear with a small knife thrust in its middle, and red liquid splattered over it, ruining the white. I'd hope that wasn't blood.This was definitely not from Ryan. What even did this mean?Did it mean something bad? Of course, it looked like it did, but was it meant for me? Did it mean someone was trying to kill me?My mind did a playback of this morning with that attacker. I reached out to touch below the spot on my arm, I withdrew my fingers when I felt a sharp pain. I almost lost my life, but for some reason, he let me off. Was this from him?I recalled the text that said I was lucky I wasn't home that night.If the person te
Last Updated : 2025-01-25The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 68 Big mistake
SOPHIALater that night…I changed positions in my bed for the tenth time. I just couldn't sleep, a lot of thoughts were rushing through my mind, and even worse I was scared. When I tried to close my eyes, I saw the image of that psychopath cutting me with his knife and I remembered what was in the box, and any little noise I heard, made me scared.If he knew my house, what if he suddenly barged in, in the middle of the night?It was the weekend again, would there be another text?All those thoughts, thoughts of Ryan, and my marriage with Lucas, took turns to fill my head and keep me awake.I exhaled loudly and sat upright, pulling the duvet with me as I did.“Ugh I'm so tired but I can't sleep,” I groaned quietly.Is this my cue to move out of this neighborhood? Maybe if I was gone, I'd be free from that psychopath and even from running into Ryan on my free days.My phone's screen lit up with a notification in the darkness and I reached for it, laying down on my back when I picked it
Last Updated : 2025-01-25The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 69 A scam
SOPHIANot when I still felt like this about Ryan. “Have I said something wrong?“ Lucas asked softly.Oh gosh, I feel so guilty right now.“I'm sorry, Lucas,” I muttered. He had a smile on his face but he seemed clueless as to why I was apologizing. I wasn't even sure why.For one, I had thought he was suspicious when he was just being nice to me, and now I had agreed to this marriage and brought his hopes up for nothing.“Why are you apologizing?““For everything. And that you love me a lot, but I can't return that,”His smile dimmed. “You don't have to feel guilty or be sorry for not feeling the same way,”I nodded but didn't say anything.The rest of the ride was in silence, soft music from the radio filled the car. I wasn't expecting it when we arrived at the mall instead, because I thought we were just going to eat.“Aren't we just going to eat?“ I asked as soon as we stepped out of the car.“No, we are shopping. To make up for not being there for the dress testing,” I sighed.
Last Updated : 2025-01-25The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 70 Ryan's
SOPHIA “What do you mean by Ms Caddel?“She sighed. “She volunteered to pay half the price and told me to tell you that it was being listed for half the price,”I exhaled as I leaned back in my seat.“So what would have happened if I didn't decide to take it?“ She sighed. “She wanted me to convince you and she knew it was just your aesthetics,”I scoffed.Aesthetics indeed.“Thank you for telling me this Reya,”I grabbed my bag and was about to leave when she added. “Are you mad that she paid half without your knowledge, “To be honest,“Yes I am,” I faked a smile.Turning around, I stood up and headed out of the cafe. Just before I started to head to the apartment building, I sent a text to Zara.Thirty minutes later…Just remembering Reya's words was making my anger double. I appreciate that she cared, but sometimes you need to take a step back when someone tells you to. Why would she go behind my back and then lie to me?I heard the doorbell ring and I got on my feet, heading to
Last Updated : 2025-01-25The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 71 What i want
SOPHIA“When do you think she'll be awake? It's been more than twenty-four hours,” “I think you should give her more time. But she shouldn't be out for more than two days,”“Two days? You said it wasn't serious,”“Mr Alden I'm not in control of things like this,”I could make out voices that seemed to fade at every word.There were suddenly soft footsteps and then the opening and closing of a door. I tried to raise my hand, but it felt too heavy for me.Where was I? What happened to me and why couldn't I move?There was a sudden bright light directed to my face and I groaned in discomfort at the brightness but I couldn't even feel my lips moving. Was this- the afterlife? Was I dead or what?I tried to move my fingers this time and surprisingly, it did. The light on my face became brighter and as I turned my face to evade it, I regained consciousness into the real world.Pain. That was the first thing I felt as soon as I woke up. My head, my arm, my leg, technically every part of my
Last Updated : 2025-01-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 72 movie
SOPHIA A week later…“So will you tell me about this movie we are going to watch?“ I asked Ryan a few minutes into the ride. He cast me a glance, a smile on his face.“It's the sequel to one of your favorite movies. The Past Redemption“I faked a smile just so he wouldn't see that it didn't really make me feel better.“Really? That's great,” I replied.“You certainly do not sound as excited as I imagined,” he muttered. “I am. I'm just still feeling it a bit from the accident, “ I lied.That was totally not it. I wasn't excited and it wasn't because of the accident, but rather what happened after that with Ryan.The look on his face before he left with his blood-stained lips has haunted me every night for the past seven days.I should move on now because he hurt me and I might have made it even, but I just couldn't find it in myself to do so.“Do you want to go back home?““Of course not. I'm looking forward to the movie,”He nodded and I forced a smile then turned away from him.Luc
Last Updated : 2025-01-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 73 lies
SOPHIAThe next day…“Oh my gosh Sophia!“ Rose exclaimed as soon as she saw me. She rushed to me and hugged me, and so did Ariel. I smiled.“It feels good to have you back,” she added. I exchanged greetings with the other staff in the office and thanked them for reaching out to me.“Are you sure you feel much better now?“ Ariel asked as we headed to our desk.“Yeah, so much better,” I nodded.“I'm happy to have you here again,” Ariel smiled as we took our seats.I returned her smile and then got to work.All through the morning, I kept glancing out to see if Ryan would walk out of his office, but he never did. Even when we had our briefing meeting, he wasn't there. Did he not come to work? Or was he really avoiding me like I told him to?That thought hurt me a little more than I needed it to.This was the end, wasn't it?Immediately it was lunchtime, I took my phone and headed out. I didn't go with Rose and Ariel to the lunch room, instead I headed to the rooftop.Just as I passed by
Last Updated : 2025-01-27The Billionaire's Redemption: Chasing Her Back 74 A way out
SOPHIAI pulled away from him and wiped my tears.“You came. You were worried about me,” he said softly. I met his gaze again, tears streamed down my face. “When have I never been?“ I whispered. He carefully dropped the clothes on the table and held my hands, looking down at me in desperation and hope.“Is there a way to unuse my favor card? Don't get married to him, please. I won't be able to survive if you do,”I shook my head. “I know it took me too long to admit and tell you this, but…”“I love you so much, Ryan.““And it's such a beautiful thing that I can love you this much for this long,” “If it's not with you, I don't want it,”“I don't want to get married to Lucas or anyone that's not you,”He had a smile on his face as he raised his right hand to wipe my tears. I touched his hand.“What do you want?“I sniffed in my tears.I didn't care that I probably looked horrible with tears running down my cheeks, what mattered was I was with Ryan now and neither of us was fighting it
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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
