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The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 19: A proposal after the night of shame
MEREDITH: The warm hues of the sun caressed my face, prompting me to shield my eyes and turn away. Ah, much better, I thought, finding comfort in the dimmer side of the room. Beneath me, the sheets felt luxuriously soft, like silk, and the air carried a pleasant, relaxing scent. This was a level of peace and serenity I had never experienced in my apartment before. Was I dreaming? I almost wished I was, as waking up to this bliss every morning would be a dream come true. Well, almost. Did I finally give up the ghost? Because, hell yes! I'd give a kidney to wake up to this every morning. Just kidding, though. But, I'd genuinely be grateful to wake up in an environment like this. But my moment of tranquility was abruptly shattered when someone decided to draw up the blinds, flooding the room with blinding sunlight. "It's too bright," I protested, futilely attempting to block out the rays of the sun with a pillow. The damage was already done. Gradually, I stretched. Trying to open my e
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 20: The heart talking instead of the brain
MILES: I had considered sleeping on the sofa. But, hell no! This bed was large enough to accommodate the two of us without our bodies touching. So I thought. In the middle of the night, I somehow ended up cuddling Meredith. It felt possessive, yet oddly familiar, like I had missed doing that for a long while. Surprisingly, it eased my stress and made me feel better. I enjoyed it. Let me tell you one thing about myself. First, I never cuddle anybody because it makes me feel suffocated. Second, I never sleep in the same bed with anyone. Why didn't being in the same room and bed with this woman feel inconvenient? I moved closer to wrap her whole body, inhaling the scent of her hair, and she snuggled into me like a joey would in its mother's pouch. I stayed put, trying to fall back asleep. She began to whimper and let out small cries. “Don't hurt me,” she repeatedly said. She was having a bad dream. I got up and knelt, gently shaking her. “Hey, you're safe,” I ran my hand through her h
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 21: Flight of fear
MEREDITH: As Miles left the room, I collapsed onto the bed, shrieking at the thick mattress. My voice was muffled, and only some of my screams got out. I was anxious, perplexed, and relieved. Whatever angel spoke to him, I was grateful to that angel. The bill for my brothers had been taken care of, I had shelter now where I would get food and a job that could stabilize me while I looked for something permanent. I didn't want to tire myself out by overthinking any of this. I got up and, for the first time, appreciated the room. This man had great taste and knew how to spend his money. No wonder I thought for a second it was heaven. The real puzzle was, I saw only one massive bed, which was the one I had woken up from. Where did he sleep last night? Apart from kissing and mentioning Christian's name, what else did I do? "Fucking Brandon," he cursed when he got out. I couldn't contain my laughter at his outfit. "This isn't usually your style," I chuckled. "What happened?" My question
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 22: What can you do for me?
MILES: Two of my other partners backed out, saying they were joining forces with Howard. I had to wrap up the agricultural project as soon as possible. Then, take my revenge on the hydro-electrical project. It was my father's wish to venture into agriculture, and I am making that wish come true since he didn't live to see this day. He had the foresight and knew that agriculture was something that would never go into extinction. Most of every other stuff, including this soon-to-fail project called that Alan Stalker of a boy was bidding on would also fail. If all my trusted partners were backing out, I needed to make sure they had a good cry later on. Back to Meredith, the flight incident also showed me that she was a soft, vulnerable person whom I needed to pay close attention to in the future. And our outfits didn't help either. I had scolded Brandon for his choice of dressing, but I couldn't blame the guy anyway. I didn't specify what I wanted. Before going to the company, getting
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 23: A lead on Christian's disappearance
MEREDITH:Miles's request for me to become his assistant was more than I bargained for. The past three days had been a whirlwind since our trip to the office.First, Miles had me sign our contract, which I promptly stored a copy of. Then, I found myself moving into Miles's mansion. It still felt surreal that he had agreed to my extreme demands.To my surprise, he didn't assign me to the maid or guard's quarters as I had expected. Instead, he gave me a spare room in the main house. It was a decision that puzzled everyone.You see, no one typically stays in the main building. A beautiful, smaller structure housed the guards and maids. Isabel explained that everyone retreats to their quarters once they get their job done because Miles disliked running into people. Exceptions were made for the guards on duty, Brandon, Grenada, Isabel, and now, me.Whatever Miles's eccentricities were, they didn't bother me. I found myself in a room that would easily cost around two grand if I were to pay f
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 24: Bad news
MEREDITH: "One of our investigations points to human traffickers. He was lured by powerful individuals who promised him wealth if he left his agency. The night he went missing, he had actually gone for a job presentation. And the culprits are well-connected, using all their resources to cover up the case. Your brother is not their only victim, but he is the only known one," he explained solemnly. That night remains etched vividly in my mind, the memories as fresh as if they had occurred yesterday instead of months ago. A scene replayed in my thoughts, one that would never be erased, for it was also the same night Alan ended our relationship. I could still picture Christian's happy face as he grabbed his backpack filled with his computer gear. He had been working tirelessly on a project for over six months, and he had excitedly told me about securing a presentation at another agency that would pay him handsomely, improving our lives. All I wanted was for him to be happy and live a l
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 25: An audience with Richard
MILES: After the intense workout that left Meredith glaring at me, we parted ways, with her going to handle a meeting with Steele while I went to see Dr. Grenada at the hospital. I needed to voice my concerns about the changes I'd been noticing in myself since the surgery. The things I once enjoyed – food, lifestyle, emotions – had shifted. Furthermore, I had to relay the recurring vision that had been plaguing me. We carried out a brief examination, and she assured me it was just a side effect of the heart transplant, and I was fine. It was a relief as I couldn't afford any complications of needing a new heart. Finding this one was difficult enough. But why that dream? Why that specific scenario? What didn't make sense was that I felt it. It looked and felt so real, and that face seemed oddly familiar. Another unsettling aspect was the guilt that arose whenever I had that vision. Perhaps I was losing my grip on reality. What else was I supposed to make of everything happening? I ha
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 26: An unfavorable way out
MILES: Richard was being truthful. Steele had been refusing to finalize the contract because he was skeptical about the kind of man I was. If I were some family man with three kids, an incompetent protruding belly, and no vision for his club, he would be more than happy to sign it over. I didn't care much one way or another. I knew I must get it. I could work within those boundaries. Another advantage of getting into this club was that it would fuel my chances of incorporating new partners into my main goal. I couldn't wait to see Howard's face when he heard the news, as the greatest of those who withdrew their partnership. "I can adjust, Richard. Just make an arrangement and leave the rest to me. We've been having business meetings and finalizing stuff, but I haven't met him once. Plus, he wants to withdraw at the last minute. That's a bit unfair." "It's not only that." I waited until the waiter withdrew after delivering our fresh drinks. I studied Richard briefly. His full silve
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The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 93: Epilogue
Nine months later… MILES:Given another chance, I'd choose Meredith. It's just unfair no one shared the pregnancy manuscript or advised waiting. Our incredible honeymoon across seven countries resulted in Meredith unexpectedly getting pregnant. I'd planned to enjoy ourselves a bit longer before diving into parenthood, but life had other plans. The journey became a whirlwind and a battleground. I actively participated in our pregnancy, cherishing the moments. Yet, Meredith's emotions were a rollercoaster. She craved only the company of Brandon, Zara, and Sarah. Unless she sought intimacy, I was on the sidelines. Sex became frequent, anywhere she desired. She ate and cried excessively. I urged her to rest, avoiding work to focus on herself. Bored, she picked up new hobbies like painting and knitting. Habits changed; she turned into a neat freak and often scolded me, but I didn't mind. Overall, she blossomed, with fuller breasts and curvier hips. Mrs. Pierce became my constant fantasy.
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MEREDITH: Miles, true to his word, made sure I didn't do anything at all at the wedding. My greatest contributions were "yes" or "no." He had everything and everyone over. He also "fired" me, saying that he wanted me to glow at my wedding and that working would stress me. Zara, Grenada, Sarah, Lucinda, and even Brandon were actively involved. I received so much love and gifts that I had to convert one of the vacant rooms into a gift room. Miles began renovating the house to suit my taste, even though I protested that I was okay with the old layout of the house. He disagreed, changing colors, bringing new furniture, and adding feminine touches to certain parts of the house. The long-awaited day finally came. In all honesty, the days went by quickly. We decided on a private wedding close to a beach in Fiji. It was our best decision. We had the day decorated in gold and black. There were chairs for just a hundred guests, arranged in rows of fifty on each side, overlooking the altar, wh
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 91: Getting engaged. Again
MILES: "Come." I took her hand through the back door to our balcony. As soon as we were outside, I was on my knee again. "Marry me. Again. Meredith Tate, soon to be Meredith Pierce." This time, I had the ring with me. "Yes. Yes. Yes!" I slipped it on her finger, and we kissed. "Oh, my. It is beautiful. Everything is." I had roses all over the balcony, a bottle of champagne and two glasses in an ice bucket waiting, and a gigantic picture of Christian. "Sorry, I sent you to the kitchen. I was asking him for permission," I pointed at Christian's picture. "He said he wouldn't have allowed you to be with anyone else but me," I boasted. I wish he were here. I would have loved to have had a younger brother too. Meredith was already sobbing. I could tell she was grateful for my thoughtfulness. She hugged and kissed the picture of her brother. I held her close to me as we stared out from the balcony, sipping our champagne. Once more, she glanced at her ring. "Thank you, Miles. Thank you. I
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 90: Engagement date
MEREDITH: After disappearing from Miles's life months ago, I felt empty. To occupy myself, I worked as a volunteer on various projects in the place I relocated to, with the most prominent and peaceful one being animal rescue. During that time, I regained myself and rediscovered that he was my happiness, and I wanted to be with him for as long as we lasted. Two days ago, at the last minute, my lovely boss gathered me and the team to inform us that we had received a VIP invitation to a children's charity program in California. After hearing all the details, I couldn't resist attending. Believe me, the idea was to slip in and out without encountering him. I wasn't ready for that interaction, or truthfully, I feared facing him. I should have known something was up when my boss handed over clothes, shoes, and jewelry, claiming that every member of the team got the same package. I should have known a hot billionaire had a hand in it. Upon our arrival, as I listened to his speech and heard
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 89: Project X
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The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 88: Painful to let her know
MILES: Her words melted my heart. I leaned in and kissed her passionately, savoring every moment as our tongues danced together. Going back to my seat, I told her everything that had happened in her absence and how Neymar and Britney were involved. "We can never truly know anyone, I guess." She also told me everything that had happened when Alan took her and how she was able to escape. We spent an hour talking, interspersed by moments of light laughter and occasional sobs from her. I was surprised that we both had the energy to converse after our lovemaking. Though I had her, though she had forgiven me, though everything was over, I still felt guilt. I felt a heavy burden of guilt because I believed I could have saved Christian. "Meredith, I have something to tell you." She moved onto her side to face me. "Go ahead," she said, beaming with a smile. "I think I might be responsible for Christian's death," I confessed. She shot upright. "How so?" I sat up too and narrated the whol
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 87: Roadside steam
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The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 86: Save my man. Please
MEREDITH: This selfish-murderous clown hurled me to an abandoned warehouse where he chained me to a septic tank, only feeding me once a day. Other than crates, there was nothing useful in the warehouse. He said it was going to be one of his production sites once the manufacturing started. On the second day, he made me do an interview where I admitted his innocence and announced that we were back together. He neither gave me extra clothing to cover myself during cold nights or allow me to freshen up. I wore the same clothes for three days, only getting thirty minutes to take care of business whenever he found it convenient. At night, he disappeared, probably for his own comfort, leaving me with just a dimly lit lantern. It was scary, lonely, and overwhelming. I was left with just my thoughts, thinking about numerous things. Would Christian have been happy with the breakthrough of what he believed so much in? Would I still have met Miles? Would Christian have loved and approved of Mil
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 85: Shot
MILES: “I swear to God, if you move, I will order them to shoot you,” Louis warned me, signaling the hefty guys who drew their guns and closed in on me. “Drop your phone!” She ordered. There was no way in hell I was going to take an order from her. Not happening. Squinting and maintaining eye contact, I tried to punch my emergency trigger button on the lock screen, so Brandon could get the alert. But, Louis snatched a gun from one of her goons and shot it into the air, showing me that she meant business. Instantly, I tossed the phone to the floor. “Good boy. You do not have nine lives, so don't test my patience.” She shot the phone numerous times until nothing was left of it. “I must say that I am excited. Here, I was, wondering how to get to you. But, you fell right into our hands. How did you know of this place?” Seconds passed without an answer. She shook her head and said, “It doesn't make sense. You only made things easier for us.” The guys were now at my side; two to the left
