All Chapters of Bound to my Billionaire CEO: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The aroma of gourmet food filled the air as Ryder and Lily walked into the restaurant.As they approached the table at the far end of the grand room, Ryder noticed how the directors sat impatiently, glancing at their watches a number of times. They all had stern looks on their faces.Ryder took a deep breath as he got to where they sat . They barely acknowledged any of their greetings and only told them to sit.“I didn’t know we were going to have company “, the fat man at Ryder’s right said loudly, his eyes on Lily.Ryder cleared his throat nervously,” This is my new secretary, Lily.”“Good Evening gentlemen, I’m Lily Waters. It is an honor to be in your midst.” Lily said confidently.Her greeting was acknowledged with silent nods which indeed was the most reaction both she and Ryder had gotten from the rather impatient directors.Ryder’s heart pounded in his chest as he and Lily awaited the next person to speak from the directors. The directors exchanged looks before the man at the

“What do you mean you haven’t told him yet?”, Ash repeated her question to Lily.Lily rounded the table and made way to the boiling kettle, she avoided Ash’s eyes,” I mean, there hasn’t really been time for that. Besides, I haven’t gotten any threatening texts since then.” She shrugged.“All the same Lily”, Ash’s voice was calmer,” he ought to know.”Lily retook her seat beside Ash and slid a mug of coffee to her,” How am I meant to tell him when he still pretends like he doesn’t know me. It’s as if what we had never even happened.”Ash stirred her coffee gently, “ Well if he wouldn’t bring it up, then you should.” She said firmly.“What? That’s my boss Ash. What if he gets offended?”“If he’s a real gentleman Lily, your safety to him will be of utmost importance.”Lily was about to speak when she was interrupted by the doorbell.“I’ll get that”, Ash said, hurriedly making way for the door.“Who was that?” Lily asked , listening as the door shut quietly behind Ash.“Um-just Ricky “Li

Lily already knew what was going on when she got home and saw Ash arguing with Ricky in front of their house.Ash immediately stopped when she saw Lily in Ryder’s arms,” Lily? What happened??” She rushed over to them.“I’ll tell you inside”, Lily managed to muster.Ash went ahead of them to open the front door. Ryder went in first with Lily and placed her on the couch gently.Ash turned to Ryder,” You look familiar”, then her eyes lit up immediately like she had just remembered who he was” you are-““-my boss”, Lily cut in.“Of course” Ash said and stretched out her hand “Nice to meet you sir.”Ryder shook her hand briefly,” Nice to meet you too” He turned towards Lily “ you have time off until you get better. I’m so sorry about all these.”Lily nodded gratefully and watched as Ash escorted him out.It was a long ten minutes before Ash came back in.“What did Ricky want?”Lily asked, her eyes closed.Ash paused,she was obviously thinking on what to say.“And don’t lie to me Ash”,Lily a

The clouds darkened as Ryder began to drive with Lily by his side. Low thunder rumbles could be heard from a distance. Rain.Ryder glanced at Lily who was busy reviewing some documents,” I think it’s about to rain “Lily looked up at the clouds ,”Yes. Do you want us to go back?”“No, I think we should keep going. Although, there are no umbrellas here.”“Hm.”The rain started, first with little droplets on the roof then it started pouring heavily.The rain was so loud that it was all they could hear, the environment was very dark too.The windshield wipers were working overtime and Ryder’s vision of the road decreased as he drove on.“I think we should park for a while”, Lily shouted so he could hear her.“Okay! Maybe somewhere in front!” he shouted back.Suddenly, a loud crack echoed through the air as a massive branch broke off a tree. Lily screamed as the branch fell rapidly, crashing onto the road right in front of them.Ryder swerved sharply to the left to avoid the branch but wi

Racheal’s room was a picture of opulence. The walls were adorned with intricate gold leaf patterns, and the ceiling boasted a grand chandelier that cast a warm, luxurious glow over the space. Plush velvet drapes in deep burgundy framed the tall windows, and a massive four-poster bed with silk sheets and an abundance of pillows dominated the room. Expensive artwork hung on the walls, and a large, ornate mirror reflected the grandeur of the room.Racheal paced back and forth, her designer heels clicking on the polished marble floor. She stopped in front of her friend, Emily, who was lounging on a chaise longue, sipping a glass of champagne."I just don't get it, Emily," Racheal said, her voice tinged with frustration. "Ryder used to be so devoted to me. Now he barely even looks my way."Emily raised an eyebrow, taking another sip of her drink. "Maybe he's just busy, or tired like he said Racheal. You know how things must be now at the company ."Racheal shook her head, her perfectly s