All Chapters of CEO's SECOND CHANCE: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Anika’s P.O.V I had trouble sleeping; Richard's presence made everything uncomfortable. I attempted to count sheep and visualize soothing scenarios to no avail. It was strange because normally, I would quickly fall asleep until my alarm woke me off. "Nika, just forget that this man is in the room with you and sleep," I told myself, but it didn't work. I remained wide awake, despising every moment of it. I shouldn't have helped him. Maybe then, I could have been peacefully dreaming in my cozy bed. "Anika?" I heard Richard's voice call out to me. Baffled, my brows furrowed in confusion. Why was he calling me at this hour? What could he possibly need? "Yes?" I replied, wondering why he was still awake when most people would be asleep by now. Then again, I wasn't sleeping either. Maybe he was also uncomfortable and unable to sleep; after all, they say 'there is no peace for the wicked.' "Are you about to sleep?" he inquired. 'If I was about to sleep, your voice just woke me up,'

Anika’s P.O.V It was a typical day in my office, and my schedule was packed. I signed papers, reviewed them, attended meetings with department heads, and so on. I was swamped that day. My assistant Greg was also occupied with the tasks I had assigned to him. He supported me with my current tasks, making my workload more manageable. Having an assistant is truly helpful; I couldn't imagine what I'd do without one. "What's up next on my agenda?" I inquired as I leaned back in my chair. "You need to finalize the deal with OXFORD Limited today at three-thirty," he informed me. I sighed, realizing I had forgotten about the deal. I needed to complete it before my tasks piled up, which wasn't ideal. Hopefully, I wouldn't run into Richard, especially considering we spent the night together not too long ago. "Alright, contact the lawyer so that we can go there together," I instructed him. "Yes, ma'am," he replied, heading off to complete the task as I readied myself for the meeting. I r

Kelvin’s P.O.V I averted my gaze and proceeded to enter the party, disposing of my drink in a nearby trash bag. The desire for drinking and partying had dissipated within me. I couldn't fathom the cause of my irritation. I had no right to feel this way, but the truth was evident. She deserved to be with someone capable of loving her, and that someone happened to be the guy I had left the hotel with earlier. I recognized him, and it was abundantly clear that she was enamored with him, as she had brought him to the party. After a conversation with my newfound friend, Laura, during which I shared my contact information as she had requested, we concluded our chat and went our separate ways. As I wandered about, I found myself in the backyard of Mr. Jason's party. Just as I was about to leave, a familiar voice caught my attention. I followed the sound and came face to face with Anika and the guy. They were engaged in conversation, laughter, and flirtation, leaving me helpless to inter

Anika’s P.O.V I pulled away from the kiss as soon as I realized what was happening. Oh no, this couldn't be. I must be freaking out of my mind for kissing him. This was bad. Why did I do that? What was wrong with me? Why did I kiss my ex, who used me for money and cheated on me? I must be out of my mind. "Anika," Richard tried to reach out to me when he saw the expression I had, but I removed my hand from him before he could, and I stood up. "I should be going now, and please, let's never meet again." With that, I grabbed my things and ran off to my car. Thankfully, Richard didn't follow me, so I was in my car with the door locked. My head was on the steering wheel as I closed my eyes in embarrassment. I couldn't believe I acted this way; why did I feel the need to kiss Richard, of all people? I sighed deeply and promptly left the area to avoid any reminders of what just happened. Instead of going home, I drove straight to the company and headed to my office after informing

Yvenne’s P.O.V We were awkward. The drive was silent as Richard continued driving towards our destination, a place he kept a secret, determined to "surprise" me, as he put it. The car's radio was our only companion, filling the silence with music that added a touch of life to our surroundings. Yet, despite the tunes, our connection felt distant, making me question my decision. Perhaps we were not meant for each other, after all. "Ahem," I was startled from my thoughts when Richard cleared his throat. I looked in his direction and sensed his effort to initiate a conversation, but it seemed like he was struggling. Throughout our drive, I noticed that he had been trying to break the silence, but neither of us could think of a suitable topic. It had been so long since we'd been together like this, and I didn't know his new persona well enough to know what to say. "So, how have you been?" Richard finally spoke, attempting to sound casual, but his voice quivered slightly. I glanced o