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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-15 23:53:29

Isla sat behind her desk, her eyes skimming through Jaxon’s schedule. She kept reviewing his meetings from the previous day, searching for anything that might explain last night’s unexpected business dealings. But there was nothing.

‘It was the same the other day. Why is he attending meetings that aren’t on his schedule?’ she wondered, glancing toward his office.

Inside, a man—dressed in an air of mystery—sat across from Jaxon, engaged in a hushed conversation. Isla recognized him. A known client of the company. A familiar face.

‘This is the right time.’

Pushing back from her desk, she rose to her feet and strode toward the elevator. She pressed the button, stepped inside, and just as the doors were about to shut, a foot wedged between them, halting their closure.

It was Austin.

A wide grin stretched across his face as he stepped in, his gaze locking onto hers. Isla returned the smile, polite but restrained.

"You again," he murmured, settling beside her as the doors slid shut.

"I know
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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   Do I know you?

    Jaxon remained seated in the car after the company had closed for the day. Ray occupied the driver’s seat, and the two of them waited in silence for Alex to arrive.Clenching his jaw, Jaxon fixed his gaze on Ray for a moment before speaking. “Did you mention Teresa to Isla?” he asked suddenly. Ray furrowed his brows.“Excuse me?” Ray turned to face him, but before he could say more, the door opened, and Alex slid into the car.Jaxon exhaled sharply. “Isla confronted me about having a first love before she left for her mother’s. I never told her about that. So how did she find out?”Ray and Alex exchanged glances before shaking their heads.“We have no idea,” they said in unison.“Are you sure she didn’t figure it out on her own?” Alex asked.Jaxon sighed, running a hand down his face. “That doesn’t make sense. I stopped searching for Teresa and even locked her photo away before Isla and I got together. She wasn’t supposed to know—there was no reason for her to. I’d even forgotten all

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   What the hell...

    Isla stood in her mother’s kitchen, preparing dinner. She had arrived that afternoon to find her mother lying in bed, barely responsive.Despite Isla’s concern, her mother refused to go to the hospital, insisting instead that a doctor could attend to her at home. Reluctantly, Isla agreed and called Doctor Charles, their longtime family physician.As she set the soup on the stove, she poured a glass of water and made her way back to the bedroom. Doctor Charles was already there, standing beside her mother’s bed.“Why didn’t you come to see me when I asked you to?” he asked.Pausing in the doorway, Isla overheard his words and frowned. “You asked her to see you?” she repeated, turning to her mother.Dr. Charles swallowed hard but remained silent. Isla’s gaze shifted between them, suspicion growing. “Mom, why didn’t you go? And since when did you start having appointments at the hospital?”Mrs. Bennett gave a small, dismissive smile. “It was just a routine checkup—nothing serious.”But I

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-17
  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   I am so sorry

    Michael stepped into the room cautiously, his gaze fixated on the walls covered in pictures and posters. Everywhere he looked, he saw Jaxon’s face.‘Why does he have Jaxon’s face plastered all over the walls?’ he wondered, his brows knitting together. As he examined the images more closely, he realized they weren’t just ordinary pictures. There were candid shots of Jaxon—sleeping in his car, working in his office, swimming. Some were older, showing a younger version of him.‘This is creepy… Is he in love with him?’Near the window, a table displayed several small picture frames—some of Jaxon alone, others of the two of them together. Michael’s jaw remained slack as he took in the sheer volume of images scattered around the room.Then, something else caught his eye—gift bags. Some were Cartier, others were small, elegant packages meant for presents.Without thinking, he grabbed one and peeked inside. A glasses case sat neatly inside. He flipped it open—a Cartier pair. At the bottom of

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   I am him?

    Michael stepped into the bar and made a beeline for the counter. His eyes were red and swollen from all the crying. He just needed a drink—something to help him forget what he had seen.Sliding onto a stool, he rested his hand on the counter and met the bartender’s gaze.“Bellini,” he said, his voice low.The bartender gave a nod and got to work. As he waited, Michael lowered his head, battling the fresh wave of tears threatening to spill.“There you go,” the bartender said, setting the drink down. But before Michael could lift his head, a deep voice spoke beside him.“I’ll have the same.”Michael glanced up, curiosity piqued. The voice belonged to an older man with a mix of black and grey in his hair and beard. His deep chocolate skin was smooth, and his features were striking—far more attractive than Michael expected for a man his age.“Hey,” the stranger greeted him with a broad smile, flashing perfect white teeth.Michael managed a faint smile in return. “Hey.”He reached for his

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   Rooftop

    Isla stood on the hospital rooftop, gazing out at the breathtaking night view of Naples. The cool breeze whipped strands of her hair across her face, but she barely noticed. Her mind was too preoccupied, replaying the doctor's words over and over.Her mother needed to be admitted. Someone had to stay with her. And with $8,000, they could begin chemotherapy immediately."Where am I supposed to get that kind of money?" she thought, exhaling heavily. She let out a dry chuckle. “If this were a movie, this would be the perfect moment for a cigarette,” she mumbled, lowering her head as she sighed.As she stood there, lost in thought, footsteps echoed behind her. Jeremy had made his way to the rooftop, spotting her instantly. A faint smile tugged at his lips as he approached.“Hey,” he greeted, stopping beside her, his gaze drifting over the illuminated city below.“Hey,” she replied, tucking loose strands of hair behind her ear.“How are you feeling?” he asked.She scoffed, shrugging. “What

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   Princess

    Michael sat in the passenger seat of Idris’ car, his eyes widening as he took in the grand mansion before him. The place was massive, nestled in one of the richest estates in Rome—just like Alex’s.‘Since when did I start attracting wealthy men?’ he mused before turning to Idris. “What did you say you do again?”Idris chuckled. “I never told you,” he replied, switching off the engine. “Because you never asked.” He stretched slightly, letting out a satisfied sigh. “Home sweet home.”Michael shook his head slowly. “I can’t believe I just followed a stranger home,” he muttered, more to himself. “I don’t even know what you do.”Idris sighed, his lips curling into an easy smile. “Michael, you don’t have to be so dramatic. You can just ask me anything, and I’ll tell you.”Michael tilted his head. “Alright then… what do you do?”Idris smirked. “I own a few businesses across Italy—most of them in Milan, Florence, and Turin. I only have a couple in Rome. Two bars, actually. One of them is wher

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   Hospital Hallway

    Michael's eyes fluttered open as the early morning sunlight streamed across his face. His heart jolted the moment he remembered—he should’ve been getting ready for work.Turning his head, he spotted Idris still fast asleep, undisturbed.Reaching for his phone on the bedside table, his stomach dropped when he saw the time—almost 8 AM. He shot up from the bed.“Shit,” he muttered under his breath, scrambling to pick up his clothes strewn across the floor. He hurriedly threw them on, all while Idris remained peacefully asleep.With his phone in hand, Michael cast a fleeting glance at Idris before heading for the door. But just as he reached it, he hesitated. His gaze shifted back to the bedside table.A jotter and a pen rested beside Idris. Without thinking, he rushed over, snatched the pen, and scribbled his phone number onto the nearest blank page."Call me. If you want to."Leaving the page open, ensuring Idris would see it, Michael dashed out of the room.*Jaxon pulled up in front o

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   So not gay

    Sophie heard a knock at her door and instantly jumped to her feet, excitement surging through her. She rushed over, her face lighting up with a wide smile as she swung the door open.The moment she saw Ray, she threw her arms around him, laughing joyfully.“Seeing you in the daytime feels almost unreal,” she giggled, finally pulling away but keeping hold of his hand as she tugged him inside.“I know! I didn’t expect to be here this early either,” Ray chuckled, shutting the door behind him.“I was stunned when I got your text,” Sophie said, leading him to the couch, where they both flopped down. “Please don’t tell me you got fired,” she teased, her eyes twinkling.Ray burst into laughter. “Why would you even think that?” he asked between chuckles, making Sophie laugh even harder.“I don’t know—it just slipped out,” she admitted, leaning in slightly as her laughter softened.Their amusement faded into a lingering silence, their smiles holding. Then, Ray leaned in, pressing his lips to h

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   His shrine

    Isla woke up with a deep yawn, stretching her arm toward the empty space beside her. She expected to feel Jaxon lying next to her, but he was nowhere to be found.Her brows furrowed as she blinked her eyes open, glancing at his side of the bed. Letting out a quiet sigh, she sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes with the back of her hand."Jaxon?" she mumbled drowsily, stifling another yawn.Sliding out from beneath the sheets, she swung her legs over the edge of the bed and reached for her phone. Unlocking it, she found everything exactly as she had left it the night before.Slipping on her flip-flops, she padded toward the door and stepped into the hallway."Jaxon?" she called again, her voice echoing slightly as she made her way toward the stairs.The night before, after her conversation with Austin, she had made up her mind—she was going to tell Jaxon about it. Something about Austin wanting to meet up before explaining himself felt off to her. It almost seemed like he had nothin

  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   Adorable Alex

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   Too dangerous

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   So weird

    Alex’s ears throbbed with the pulse of hip-hop music as he stepped into the club, still clad in his work attire after heading straight from the company.For the first time since Jaxon had uncovered the truth about him, he felt a slight sense of relief. But another weight still pressed on his mind. Michael.Weaving through the bodies moving on the dance floor, he made his way to the bar. The counter was crowded, but luck was on his side—an empty seat awaited him.He sank onto it with a heavy sigh, sweeping his gaze across the room. ‘Why’s this place so packed today?’ The thought crossed his mind before realization hit. ‘it’s Friday night, of course it is packed.’Turning to the bartender, he forced a strained smile. “Whiskey,” he ordered. She returned his smile with ease and nodded, reaching for a glass.As she worked, Alex dug into his bag for his phone, tapping open his DMs with Michael. Nothing had changed. Every apology he’d sent sat there, read but ignored. His jaw clenched. The s

  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   More Secrets?

    Austin paced in a secluded corner, his movements tense as he waited. Glancing at his wristwatch with growing impatience, he exhaled sharply—just as a car came speeding recklessly into the alley. The tires screeched as it halted abruptly beside him.The driver’s door swung open, and out he stepped, a strange grin plastered on his face. “Did I keep you waiting too long?” His tone was almost teasing, but there was something unsettling about it.Austin shifted uncomfortably. “Lunch break ends in fifteen minutes. I don’t have much time.”The man simply nodded, leaning against his car, eyes fixed on Austin.Austin exhaled. “I know I’m behind on my repayment, but I swear, I’ll get you the money as soon as I can. Maybe even before the month ends.”The man let out a scoff, and then laughter.“You think I called you out here just for the money?” His smirk deepened. “I know which hospital your father is in, Austin. If this was only about the debt, his room would already be filled with flowers.”

  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   Forgiveness

    "They’re back in town," he said, lifting his binoculars to Jaxon’s window, eyes locked on his target."Listen, I’m tired of sitting around. Why don’t we just fucking strike already?" The voice on the other end was laced with impatience."You know why we can’t," he replied, voice steady. "If we move recklessly, Jaxon will catch wind of it, and we’ll be screwed. We need patience.""The waiting is unbearable. I can’t wait to watch him crumble—see that pathetic, miserable look on his face.""Well, you already got a preview in those photos I sent. They had a fight before she left.""I need to know what they were arguing about. Didn’t you say you have someone inside? It’s time we put him to use."He nodded, exhaling slowly. "Yeah... but I doubt he heard anything. He wasn’t close enough. Still, he might be able to get us something. I’ll talk to him.""Good. I’ll be expecting an update. And next time we talk, I want a date. No more waiting."The line went dead.He sighed, lifting his binocula

  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   Badass girlfriend

    Jeremy lounged in the living room, stretching his legs onto the coffee table and crossing them as he pressed his phone to his ear.“You got the picture?” he asked the moment the call connected.“There was no need. The guy’s pretty famous,” the voice on the other end replied.“I don’t care. I want everything you can dig up on him—every little detail, right down to the time he brushes his damn teeth,” Jeremy said, his voice dripping with hatred.“I get it, boss. But keeping tabs on Jaxon Waverly? That’s insane. The man’s a ghost. You don’t just follow him—he’s always guarded.”“Well, that’s where you’re wrong, ’cause he wasn’t when I saw him this morning,” Jeremy shot back, irritation creeping into his tone. “You know what? If you can’t handle this, just say the word, and I’ll find someone who can.”“I’ll do it, okay?—” The man’s voice cut off as Ivy stormed into the living room, her anger instantly pulling Jeremy’s attention from the call.“Great,” Jeremy muttered, ending the call.Ivy

  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   When will this end?

    Isla and Jaxon stepped into the private chemotherapy infusion room, the very place Jaxon had requested for her. Mrs. Bennett sat comfortably in her reclining chair, and the moment she spotted them approaching, a radiant smile spread across her face. Beside her, an IV pole and monitoring equipment stood silently.“Hey, Mom,” Isla greeted, offering a soft, bittersweet smile as they pulled their chairs closer and took their seats.“Hi, Mrs. Bennett,” Jaxon added warmly, positioning his chair on her left while Isla settled on her right.Mrs. Bennett slowly turned to him. “Jaxon.” She mustered a smile, though exhaustion made it fleeting. Shifting her gaze to Isla, who was already smiling at her, she sighed. “You didn’t have to drag him into this too.”“This isn’t a bother at all, Mrs. Bennett,” Jaxon reassured her with a gentle smile. “I want to be here.”She studied him for a moment before asking, “What about your job?”Jaxon merely shrugged. “I’m the CEO—I don’t need to be there all the

  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   I hate you

    "Michael." Alex's voice rang out as he pounded on the door, his knocks sharp and agitated. "Michael, open up, or I swear I'll break this damn door down!"Inside, Michael tensed at the sound of Alex’s voice, his jaw tightening as he stripped off his office clothes."Michael!" Alex shouted again, his frustration spilling into the hallway.A neighbor peeked out from her apartment, curious about the commotion, but Alex barely noticed. His patience was running thin. Just as he raised his fist to knock again, the door swung open, revealing Michael in a singlet.Michael's brows knitted together as he took in Alex’s disheveled state—sweaty, breathless, like he’d just run a marathon."What the hell do you think you're doing?" Michael demanded, stepping forward, intending to slip out and shut the door behind him. But before he could, Alex grabbed his arm and shoved him back inside, slamming the door shut behind them.The stench of alcohol hit Michael instantly. He wrenched his arm free. "Let me

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