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The Billionairess's Reckoning 38. A day in Kimberly's life
Emilia quickly moved out of the way before her sister slammed into her."Kim. What is up with you?" Emilia called out, but Kim had already gone inside her room and shut the door."Did her boyfriend breakup with her or something?" Emilia's lips twisted as she shrugged and closed the door, going to the sofa where she laid down and continued to press her phone.Inside her room, Kim threw off her shoes and flopped down on the bed face first, her body sinking into the mattress while she breathed into her pillow.Ten minutes later, Kim turned her body and faced the ceiling. The pillow was wet from her tears anyway."Should I just quit?" Kimberly muttered to herself. "Maybe I should. With my resume, it will be easy to find a better job somewhere else, right?" Kim sniffled, wiping her face with her arm. "But then I wouldn't get a better paying job! What if I don't get another job and I end up a loser?!" Kimberly burst out crying once again.Her crying suddenly came to a halt, when a knock cam
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-20The Billionairess's Reckoning 39. What's his deal?
'Where are you right now? I want to meet you. Can I call?'At that moment, Kimberly's phone started to ring, and she used that as an excuse to escape her family before the drilling on her lacking personal love life got any worse.Kimberly waited to answer the phone until she was out of the room and out of hearing distance."What do you want?" Kimberly said as soon as she answered the call."Come on Kim, no need to get all angry. I just wanted to talk," Declan said on the other side of the phone."What is it about?" Kimberly asked, still suspicious of him."I just wanted to catch up. And you left the party early and didn't get back to work. I guess the boss gave you the rest of the day off.""Hmmm," Kimberly let out, remembering the state at which she left the restaurant. Luckily, none of the others saw her in that state."Can we talk right now? We could go to BLT. They make the best grilled cheese sandwiches," Declan offered. "Where are you right now? I could come pick you up."Kimber
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Kimberly strode through the office doors, her heels clicking on the polished tiles. Her black suit with a oencil skirt and a crisp white blouse along with her confident stride commanded attention.As she made her way to her office, some of her colleagues glanced her way. Kimberly's smile hinted at a sense of pride and accomplishment, and her shoulders squared, ready to take on the day.A few minutes after she had settled at her desk, Noah, walked over to her, a warm smile on his face. "Morning boss," he greeted."Morning Noah. How was your night?" Kimberly greeted back cheerfully."It was fine. How was lunch yesterday?" he asked and Kimberly paused, her face expressing both surprise and confusion.How did he know about the lunch she had yesterday with Declan?"Lunch was fine. The two of us enjoyed ourselves, right?" Declan stated with a smile while looking at Kim and at the same time patted Noah on the shoulder. .Talk of the devil and he shall reveal himself. Kim thought to herself a
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As she walked aimlessly through the corridors of her workplace, Kimberly fanned her face which felt warm all of a sudden.She thought she had everything under control, then why is she suddenly reacting to something like this.Kimberly looked up, and when she saw the bathroom sign, she went in. Standing by the sink, Kimberly splashed cold water on her face."I can do this. I can do this," Kimberly chanted while looking at herself through the mirror. "I worked hard to be here. I deserve to be here. And I am not letting a few simple tricks get the best of me. I am going to stand my ground here even if I have to against everyone!" Kimberly assured herself just like she did this morning before coming to work.After her interaction with Nick, her boss, her mother and sister and then Declan, Kimberly had decided that she wasn't going to give up no matter what it took."I have a lot of work to do. And I can't disappoint. I am going to show them that I am a lot more than they take me for," Kim
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Kimberly strode through the office doors, her heels clicking on the polished tiles. Her black suit with a oencil skirt and a crisp white blouse along with her confident stride commanded attention.As she made her way to her office, some of her colleagues glanced her way. Kimberly's smile hinted at a sense of pride and accomplishment, and her shoulders squared, ready to take on the day.A few minutes after she had settled at her desk, Noah, walked over to her, a warm smile on his face. "Morning boss," he greeted."Morning Noah. How was your night?" Kimberly greeted back cheerfully."It was fine. How was lunch yesterday?" he asked and Kimberly paused, her face expressing both surprise and confusion.How did he know about the lunch she had yesterday with Declan?"Lunch was fine. The two of us enjoyed ourselves, right?" Declan stated with a smile while looking at Kim and at the same time patted Noah on the shoulder. .Talk of the devil and he shall reveal himself. Kim thought to herself a
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*knock. Knock. Knock*Zack winced as he opened his eyes and groggily sat up on the bed. He looked to his bedside table where his alarm clock laid.At that moment it, was 06:25am, just 5 minutes before his alarm clock would usually ring.The knock on the door came again and Zack wondered who would be on his door that early in the morning.Getting out of bed in his sweatpants, Zack went an opened the door to find an unfamiliar face looking at him.The woman who seemed to be in her mid twenties was dressed in the house's official maid uniform which consisted of a straight black skirt and white dress shirt with a ponytail as the hairstyle."You are shirtless?" the woman blurted out."And who are you?" Zack raised an eyebrow as he asked her."Sweet morning sir. I am Kate and I will be your personal maid from today on," Katie introduced with a bright smile, resisting the urge to let her eyes wander down to his chest."Personal what?" Zack asked confused and taken aback at the same time."My
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His tailored suit black, crisp white shirt, a striped neck tie, a fine leather wristwatch and polished shoes while he held his black briefcase with one hand. It made him look like a million bucks. His hair, perfectly gelled and styled, added to his air of confidence and the horn rimmed eyeglasses added to his charm.As he went past the security who looked at him closely, Nick could feel his confidence rising.Entering the establishment and walking past the multiple workers on their way to their various stations, Nick could feel some of their eyes on him."Who is that? He looks kinda familiar," one woman who couldn't help but express her curiosity out kid said to her male colleague."Isn't that Nicolas from the administration office that got promoted recently?" the male colleague replied and the others turned to look at Nick."Wow. Then he must have made it big already," Someone stated."You mean it's no longer a speculation of hit and miss and they've already hit it?""It does seem li
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Kimberly sat at her desk, mouse in hand, as she moved the cursor across the screen, meticulously going through the presentation on her computer when Declan came over, standing beside her."The meeting's starting in about thirty from now," Declan said, looking at his wristwatch. "And if the other party is punctual, they would arrive five or ten minutes before the time," Declan added only to lookat Kimberly and realize that her attention wasn't on him.Did she even notice his presence at all? Declan wondered."Hmmm, let's see," Declan cleared his voice and leaned over so that he was right beside her and at her level while his eyes focus on the screen."Declan, what are you doing?!" Kimberly whisper yelled, and when she turned her head, he was too close that in one or two inches, her face would be buried in his neck."I'm looking for whatever you are looking for," Declan said nonchalantly. "Everything looks perfect to me though," Declan turned his face, and Kimberly quickly pulled back t
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Rose was discussing with Mr. Durant when she raised her head and spotted Zack coming towards her. A smile spread across her lips effortlessly. Zack joined her, standing by her side and Rose immediately linked her arms with his as they continued to talk to Mr. Durant. The night went on, and after a lot of music, food and socializing, it was finally time to go back home and call it a night. "You should come to my place with me. "We should have a few things to discuss between us," Rose suggested to Zack as they got out of the ballroom. "Sure," Zack agreed. "Where should we head to now? Should I drop him off first?" Cade said as Zack and Rose entered the back of the limo. "No. Drop us off at my place," Rose answered. "Yes ma'am," Cade replied, throwing a glance at Zack just as the screen rolled up, making a screen for them. "I could have sworn he glared at me," Zack joked in amusement. "Cade doesn't like the idea of me going home with other guys," Rose laughed. T
The Billionairess's Reckoning 55. His ex
Rose closed her lipstick and put it back in her purse before turning to face Madeline who had walked up to her. "Long time no see Rose. Who knew we would meet again after so long? You are happy to see me, right?" Madeline smiled brightly. "Depends on your intentions entirely," Rose titled her head to the side. "It's certainly been a long time Madeline. Eleven years if I am correct?" "Eleven years sound like such a long time, but it feels just like yesterday when we clung to each other's arms as we dominated the hallways of our high school," Madeline laughed. "You still think of those times, right? I hear your grandparents passed away not long after we graduated. Are you okay? Must have been devastating. Not having any one of us be there for you. And especially not long after Damian broke your heart," Madeline chuckled. "It was a rough time to go by. But I am more than glad I didn't have any of your fake asses with me. But as you can see, I am doing just fine now. Thank you for
The Billionairess's Reckoning 54. A couple or just partners?
2 weeks laterThird person POVThe ballroom was a majestic space with a high, ornate ceiling and crystal chandeliers that seemed to be made out of jewels. The walls, adorned by tall windows that were draped by opulent curtains, and the floor, a sea of polished marble, reflected the extravagance of the evening.The air was alive with the sweet scent of perfumes, wine and flowers, the soft strains of music coming from the piano, and the hum of conversation, as influential businessmen and business women, wealthy entrepreneurs, and high-society individuals mingled and laughed, their designer gowns, jewels, suits and tuxes spoke volumes of the importance of that night.The atmosphere was electric, filled with the excitement of deals being made, connections being forged, and the thrill of being among the elite.Outside, the evening atmosphere was alive with the flash of cameras from the paparazzi and influencers, all trying their best to take the perfect shot of the rich and famous as they
The Billionairess's Reckoning 53. Regrets
Emilia's POVI flipped through the never ending pages, my chest feeling heavy and my frustration increasing with each passing second.I looked up and around the almost empty library.It was almost midnight, so it made sense that that there will be less people right now. Or that was the lie I kept telling myself, when in reality, the reason why the library is more empty than it should be, is because most of my mates have graduated.Only six months ago, I had so much hope I felt like I could shit rainbows. But now I am stuck in this stupid dingy place.Knowing that flipping the page won't get the words into my head, I stood from the chair as I decided to call it quits for the night.The next bar exams in in two weeks luckily, and I plan to pass this time.Trudging my way out, I came out of the library and stood still by the road, looking at the night sky, I realized how late it was.I brought out my phone and scrolled through the contacts before stopping at his name.I pressed dial and
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Alice looked around the entrance of the amusement park and immediately spotted Chris' back and blonde hair.She snuck up on him and right when she was about to poke him, Chris turned around and she poked his chest instead.Chris looked at her hand poking his chest and then looked at her with his eyebrows raised. Realizing what had just happened, Alice pulled her finger away and closed her mouth with her hands, her eyes widened."Just how much cuter can you get," Chris wrapped his arms around her as he chuckled."I wanted to surprise you," Alice let out disappointedly."I promise you did," Chris told her. "Good thing you dressed warmly," Chris adjusted the scarf around her neck. "The night air might get chilly on those rides. That is if you don't get spooked out first.""Oh please!" Alice rolled her eyes."I've gotten our tickets. Let's go in now.""The first to scream on the wheel buy all the snacks!" Alice said and the two walked in hand in hand through the gates of the amusement par
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Third person POV6 months laterIn their vast mansion, the dinner room, might as well be the only time this rich family have a good reason to have to have to meet and face each other.It was silent, save for the clinking of cutlery against ceramic plates, the occasional order to the maids to bring or take a way a thing or the other or the sound of food being eaten.The usual sitting was in order, but the silent animosity between them was unparalleled."Grandma," Marissa spoke up. "Although it's only been six months since Zack started working with you at the company, don't you think he is doing really well?""Uhmmm," Grandma nodded as she continued to eat.Marissa looked at Irene with a taunting face, a smirk on her face but was surprised to find that the latter also had a similar expression on."Grandma, you must have heard about the famous Craig Wallstreet, right?" Irene continued without waiting for Grandma to respond. "Chris, through his persistence and flexibility was able to secu
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Alice's POVWho knew that after what felt like a long time I would be meeting him again? And here of all places?Chris was dressed in his white tennis attire, his right wrist had a red band and his left hand held his racket.On the side, the umpire introduced us the players and went ahead to announce the rules of the final match where the winner will take the trophy.I on the other hand, stared at Chris. Did he even recognize me at all? Would he be glad to see me again?As if he knew what was going on inside my head, Chris raised his racket and pointed it towards the trophy which was seated on a table near the umpire, patiently waiting to be taken by the winner.When my eyes followed his direction and saw the trophy, Chris used his racket once again and pointed to himself.I snorted at the action.This is going to be challenging.The umpire announced Chris as the person who won the coin toss, but instead of serving first as usual, Chris picked me to serve first instead."So you want t
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Alice's POVFinally, it was the weekend and get to enjoy myself, but first I will have to do some chores.Looking at my messy room, I started by picking up the clothes on the floor. After loading them into washing machine, I put my shoes and bags back into their places, after which I changed my sheets and rearranged my stuff on the vanity and my room was back to looking good.I went to kitchen and had breakfast before starting to plan my day.First of all, I will visit the cemetery, go to the tennis court after which I will eat out and probably do some shopping then come back home.I showered and put on a pink shirt with blue denim skirt then a pair of white converse and black sling purse before carrying my duffle bag and going out in my car.I stopped at the nearest flower shop first and bouquet of white lillies before traveling to the cemetery which was an hour's trip.As I walked through the entrance of the cemetery, the scent of tall green grass and blooming flowers filled the air
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Third person POVKimberly walked out of her room tying her hair up with a ribbon.She was dressed in a simple flow dressed topped with a jeans jacket with a brown purse slung across her shoulder that matched her brown sandals."Kim, where are you going at this time of night?" Emilia who was watching TV asked as she picked up her phone and checked the time. "It's 7:30pm. Last I checked work closed way before.""Shut up," Kimberly hissed before walking over to the fridge. She opened it took out a bottle of water. She gulped down some before turning to Emilia who was looking at her with mischief."Don't tell me you are going on a date?""And so what if I am?""So it's true then? Must be a good guy if you suddenly stopped being a nerd.""Whatever. Just don't forget to clean up," Kimberly said as she to the door and opened it. "And don't forget to turn off the TV before falling asleep like last time.""Yeah yeah. Enjoy your date," Emilia turned her attention back to the TV as Kimberly went
