Lahat ng Kabanata ng Resisting My Ex-Bully: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Was I doing the right thing? Probably not. Did the perspective of dealing with Killian Blair almost every day scare the holy crap out of me? Definitely yes. So why did I agree to all this? Well, I told myself that it was because I needed a job—and not just any job but a decent, well-paid one.I still had over fifty grand to pay to my father's creditors, and they were the people I certainly didn't want to mess with. I needed to keep my payments steady much more than I needed to eat three meals a day. In my situation, the director's salary was like a dream come true. Wouldn't I be an absolute fool to reject such an opportunity?The thoughts kept swirling in my head as I waited for Killian to finish talking with his lawyer over the phone. It was about the contract I was going to sign. Surely, it sounded more like I was about to sell my soul to the devil.“Patrick, my lawyer, will be here within an hour,” Killian informed me as he walked over to the sofa. He sat next to me, and I instantl

KILLIAN“We've prepared the funds and all contracts just like you wanted, Mr. Blair,” Patrick informed me, and I could feel my muscles relax. It was the crucial part of the plan, and it was even more important for my father never to find out about it.“Excellent. Thank you for completing everything on such short notice.”“That's what you pay me for, Mr. Blair.” Patrick chuckled.I ended the call and leaned back in my chair. Tony watched me from a sofa, a cup of espresso in hand. I could never understand that guy's work schedule and how he could afford to sit in my office for hours while running a multi-billion-dollar company. He took a sip from his cup and narrowed his eyes at me. “Are you sure about this?”My brows knitted. “You have to be more specific.”“I don't mean the fake-girlfriend part; it was my idea anyway. I mean… Making her a director in a company on the verge of bankruptcy is a little…”“Dangerous? Ridiculous? Reckless as fuck?” I offered. “That's why I've taken precautio

Killian's words rang in my head long after our lunch had ended. He was right, though. I had crossed an invisible line. Signing that deal was something I would have never even considered doing just a month ago. I had been raised in the belief that breaking the rules was strictly forbidden and that those who broke them were to be punished. But that was not how the world was built.Over the years, I had seen it time and time again; some rules simply didn't apply to everyone. Those who were rich or knew the right people had privileges, while those like me… didn't. Also, the privileged ones were rarely punished for their deeds, even if those deeds were uniquely despicable. I painfully experienced it myself.Truthfully, I wasn't powerless either. As a teenager, I used to crack the codes and break into various systems for fun. I had the skills to bend some of the rules to my will, but since using my skills often required doing something illegal, I had thoroughly used them only once.I had br

I got a text message from Killian saying he had to go on a three-day business trip. I should have felt relieved. Not seeing him for the next three days would surely give me peace of mind and allow me to focus on my current task. Yet, for some unexplainable reason, I felt something akin to disappointment, which only grew when I returned to the penthouse, finding it quiet and empty.“It's a good thing he's gone,” I told myself. “You don't need distractions, and he IS one hell of a distraction in your life.”Unfortunately, even with him away from New York, my thoughts stubbornly drifted to his words—absolutely shameless words. I couldn't stop replaying them in my head, and I knew that I needed to strengthen my defenses. I had to keep my guard up at all times, even during stupid phone calls.He was a deadly predator, playing with his prey. He was giving me a false sense of security, but I would be a fool if I didn't realize I was already inside his cage. Let's face it, I was losing this g

The doorbell rang and a wide smile rose on my face. I rushed through the corridor and opened the door. “Come in, Ashley.”“Are you sure it's OK for me to be here?” she asked, nervously nibbling on her lip.I nodded. “Killian won't be back until tomorrow, and I'm seriously tired of being in this huge apartment alone.”“All right then.” She giggled and stepped inside. Her mouth opened as she scanned the spacious hall, illuminated by the fiery glow of the setting sun. “This is amazing,” she breathed out before shifting her gaze to me. “Can I live here? I can cook,” she offered.I snorted. “You can't cook.”She frowned. “I can learn.”“Better not,” I murmured, leading her upstairs to my bedroom.Her eyes traced every inch of the penthouse as we climbed the stairs and passed the long corridor. “This place is amazing... I knew that Killian had to live in luxury, but this… Wow…”I chuckled and winked at her. “Yep. I had a similar reaction.”Her awe only increased as she entered my bedroom. I