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CHAPTER 23: A lead on Christian's disappearance
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The 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
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 27: The coconut snacks
MEREDITH: By the time I finished, it was late at night. I wasn't able to achieve much, and having skipped lunch, I was so hungry. There was also no need to drop by the company since I gave Miles the update over the phone. I just wished I had been more fruitful today. I was prone to prove him wrong, but it wasn't my fault. Immediately I told them that Pierce Empire, sent me, they put me on hold and declined my request for a meeting later on. The whole world must hate that guy. I couldn't blame them because, let's be honest, his portfolio of existence wasn't friendly at all. I took a cab back to the house since he made sure my car didn't come along with me to his house. He hated that car so much. Arriving, I flung my bag across a sofa in the sitting room and headed straight for the kitchen. Isabel was making one of her tasteless weight-loss meals. "Please, Isabel, let me deal with Mr. Pierce later. I want something tasty. Rice, stew, fried ripe plantain, and crispy chicken. A col
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 28: Cut to the chase
MILES: The next morning, an idea struck me, but I wasn't confident to execute it. I needed to figure out how to go about it. I could accomplish it—it was my field of expertise, after all—I was a business person. My main problem was the guilt I felt thinking about my plan. Meredith knocked timidly, waiting until I shouted for her to enter. She came in, carefully carrying a coffee, and set it on my desk. "This is a peace offering for the unproductive meeting yesterday." "Do you think we are friends?" I asked. "I don't understand." "Miss Tate, do you think we are friends?" "I thought you would appreciate a cup of coffee, and I needed to apologize for yesterday, since I was unable to meet you in your office last night as you requested. I fell asleep after I showered." I glowered at her. "Stop thinking, Miss Tate. We are not friends. You're my employee. A subordinate. If I summon you, you come running. Thank you for the coffee. I will take it. But next time, instead of coffee, bring
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MILES: The early morning hours were still peacefully quiet when the steady hum of the treadmill resonated under my feet as I raced along. Today, I wanted to train alone, so I made use of the in-house gym while Brandon and Meredith trained outside. I had requested not to be disturbed until I was done. I hardly slept last night, and my mood was dark. Sweat dripped down my back and face. I picked up my towel and wiped it away roughly, tossing it aside. My iPod connected to JBL speakers blared with heavy music, but it still wasn't loud enough, so I turned it up, grateful the gym was soundproofed. Even if it weren't, I didn't care who heard my playlist. I kept going at an almost frantic pace. I had gone over all my options and plans in the dark of the night, arriving at two solutions. My first thought had been that if Richard got me in, I could try to bluff my way through the meeting, telling Steele only vague details of the woman who supposedly changed my life and, therefore, me. If I
Last Updated : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 30: Meeting Steele Aarhus
MILES: The building housing the STEELE club towered over every other one around it. It was bold, stood out, and was a vast skyscraper of steel and glass, surrounded by trees. This was the Headquarters, while the stadium itself was located a bit away. No wonder Steele was refusing to give it up to just anyone. Who would carelessly relinquish such a beauty? The outside had an equivalent structure to my company. At Steele, it was more like a family business, as Richard had said, maintaining the name Steele even though it had been passed down and handled by over five generations. The only things that changed were their jersey, the management of the club, and the technology brought to the company. The name remained the same, and I learned from my research that every firstborn of the family was named Steele. What a weird but unique tradition. The one in charge this time around was named Steele Aarhus. I intended to honor what gave them the knowledge of cherishing such a thing. Changing it
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MILES: "I'm sorry." I glanced at the screen, hoping I didn't appear too dramatic. "I need to take this. I apologize." "No problem, Miles." He smiled. "I need a coffee refill." I turned away as I answered. "Meredith," I murmured, pitching my voice low. For a moment, there was silence, then she spoke. "Mr. Pierce?" "Yes." I chuckled, knowing I had confused the hell out of her. She must think she was in some kind of trouble because I only called her by her first name if she was in trouble. But it was mixed signals because if she were in trouble, my voice wouldn't be this patient. "Um, you asked me to call you before lunch for further directions on what to do." "Are you done with Neymar?" I questioned. "Yes?" "Okay, brief me when I return. Still hold on to the project. We have a far more important one now. Every other one can wait. Is everything all right there?" She sounded shocked when she replied, "Mr. Pierce, are you all right?" "Of course, I am." I couldn't resist teasi
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The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 85: Shot
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