All Chapters of The Billionaire Desires: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

HarperAmelia and my mom have my new number. Amelia, always an amazing friend, calls me daily with work updates. Just as I’m thinking about her, my phone rings. It’s Amelia!"Wow, Amelia's calling just when I was thinking about her," I mutter to myself, surprised."Harper, you should come back home," she says urgently."Amelia, take a deep breath. What happened?""Guess what? Sophia is filling in for you at work!""What?" I exclaim. "Sophia is taking over my position? But why?""I don’t know all the details, Harper, but it seems they needed someone to step in temporarily, and they chose her," Amelia explains.The thought of Sophia handling my role in my absence feels like a punch to the gut. "Since she took over, work has been really tough. You know how she can be—quite challenging to deal with," she adds."I believe you can handle Sophia. She doesn’t stand a chance against you," I reassure her."You can trust me, Harper," she promises.I take a deep breath, trying to steady my thought

After work, I quickly shower and get ready for dinner. Alone, I dance in my underwear, feeling free and happy. The music energizes me, and I move to the beat, eagerly anticipating the evening.After applying a bit of makeup and dressing, the doorbell rings."That’s probably Josh’s driver," I murmur to myself.I open the door to find a sleek black car parked outside. The driver, a well-dressed man, smiles and says, "Good evening, miss. Mr. Stevenson sent me to pick you up for dinner.""Thank you," I reply, returning the smile.As the car starts moving, I gaze out the window, watching the city lights blur by.When we reach the restaurant, I take a deep breath and step out. Josh stands by the door, just as handsome as I remember. He smiles warmly, his eyes reflecting a mix of emotions."Harper, you look stunning," he says, sounding genuine."Thank you," I reply, feeling my cheeks warm.Once seated, Josh looks at me with a gentle expression. "I’m really glad you agreed to meet me tonight."

Thinking about everything, I grab my phone and decide to make a call. The dial tone echoes in my ear as I wait anxiously for the other person to answer."Hello?" a voice says from the other side."Hey, Dad," I say, my voice jittery.A pause hangs in the air before my dad responds, "Harper? Is everything okay?"Taking a deep breath, I try to steady my emotions. "Yeah, everything's alright. I just needed to talk to you about something important."I can feel my dad's curiosity through the phone. "Go ahead, I'm listening.""I apologize for leaving without telling you. I needed time to process everything, and now, I've decided that I'll return home and go along with the marriage plans."I sense a hint of relief from my dad's end. "Thank you, Harper. I'm happy that you're thinking this through. It's a big decision, and we care about your happiness."His words touch me deeply, and I have to swallow the lump in my throat before responding. "Thanks, Dad. I know this isn't easy for any of us."H

"Thank you for your help," my mom says, her eyes sparkling with a knowing glint. I furrow my brow, puzzled. "For what, Mom?" She smiles warmly, "You know exactly what I'm talking about." I tilt my head, still unsure, but she chuckles and continues, "Your dad has been so different lately, but when you called and said you were coming back, it was like a ray of light. It lifted my spirits and gave me hope."I smile back at her, feeling grateful to be home, surrounded by the warmth of my family, especially Ava's constant banter. My mom's expression softens, and she reaches out to hold me closer. "I missed you, Mom," I admit, feeling a lump form in my throat.She holds me a bit tighter for a moment, then gently pulls away, her eyes locking onto mine with tenderness. "And we missed you too, Harper. More than you know."I wish to hear from Amelia, my friend who has been a constant source of support. I grab my phone and dial her number, eager to reconnect and share my journey with her."Hey,

“Harper and I are seeing each other," Josh said, making a claim on me.” The room is electric with tension as Josh's bombshell announcement hangs in the air. I try to play it cool, my heart racing. "Yes! He asked me out, and I said yes. End of story."Amelia's eyes sparkle with amusement, while Ava's raised eyebrow hints at her intrigue.Nick, never one to miss a beat, chimes in with a provocative remark. "Oh, nice. I wish I was friends with my boss; she was hot.""I didn't know you had this tendency to use bold words," Ava playfully responds. "Look at him, talking about hotness."Nick continues, "I like hot girls like any other man." His eyes locked on mine.Josh's displeasure is evident, his facial expressions giving him away. Nick continues to push his buttons, "You see, there's a lot you don't know about me. We haven't seen each other in a long while.""Is it me, or is it getting hot in here?" Amelia says, her voice laced with humor,"Please take off your clothes." Ava playfully res