All Chapters of Traded For His First Love : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Spencer POVThe sun blazed mercilessly over the sprawling golf course, its golden rays glinting off the pristine emerald grass and the shimmering artificial lakes that dotted the landscape like polished jewels. I stood in the parking lot of the exclusive Chicago Country Club, my tailored dress shirt already clinging to my back with sweat, as I spotted Alfred Carter leaning against his custom golf cart, his mirrored sunglasses concealing the sharp, calculating eyes I’d come to know so well. The cart, a gleaming black machine adorned with gold accents, screamed wealth and arrogance—much like the man himself.I forced a confident smile as I approached, swallowing the faint discomfort his presence always stirred in me. “Mr. Carter, thank you for letting me meet you today. I’ve always wanted to understand golf better, and there’s no one I’d rather learn from than you.”Alfred raised an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips, clearly pleased by the flattery. His laughter was s

Reese POVI strode into Josh Carter’s office without knocking, as I often did—our familiarity granting me that liberty. He was sprawled behind his massive oak desk, his polished loafers propped casually on the edge, a lopsided, carefree grin plastered across his face as if nothing in the world could truly trouble him. The office was expansive, its dark mahogany furniture exuding an air of effortless elegance tinged with Josh’s characteristic disheveled charm. Soft, golden light from the late afternoon filtered through the half-open wooden blinds, casting long, dramatic shadows across the cream-colored walls, where framed vintage wine labels hung in perfect alignment.“Bethany’s out there,” I said, crossing my arms and leaning against the doorframe, my voice laced with a mix of impatience and exasperation. “You shouldn’t leave her waiting like that—or lie about being too busy.”Josh let out a deep, exaggerated sigh, as if my presence were already an inconvenience. He tilted his head b

Reese POVI slid into my car and slammed the door with more force than necessary, my fingers gripping the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles turned white. My mind was a whirlwind, thoughts tumbling over one another in a chaotic loop.I didn’t want to do this. I didn’t want to have this conversation. But something deep inside me insisted that if I didn’t go now, I might never muster the courage to face it.I let out a heavy sigh and turned the key in the ignition. The low rumble of the engine filled the silence, grounding me just enough to focus. I shifted into gear and pulled out of the parking lot, barely registering the route as I drove.My thoughts were consumed by Sammy’s words, the sadness and confusion etched into his face when he’d rejected me at the ice cream parlor. “You’re not my mom, lady Venus.” The memory twisted like a knife in my chest, the pain sharp and unrelenting, gnawing at the edges of my resolve.“This can’t be happening,” I murmured to myself, trying to push

Reese POVI watched Sammy, seated beside me on the plush, cream-colored sofa in Elliot’s immaculate living room, as he shared snippets of his life over the past three years. Each word he spoke tightened my heart, a painful reminder of the moments I’d missed—the laughter, the tears, the growth I hadn’t witnessed.“So you like dinosaurs?” I asked, offering a smile as I tried to match the spark of excitement in his eyes.“Yeah! I have tons of dinosaur toys. And I watch cartoons about them too!”“That’s incredible! And which one’s your favorite?”“The T-Rex! He’s huge and super strong!”I chuckled softly, marveling at the way his eyes lit up, the innocence in his joy stirring a warmth in my chest that I hadn’t felt in years. I wanted to reclaim every lost moment, to stitch back together the time that had slipped through my fingers like sand.“Sammy…” I swallowed hard, feeling a knot form in my throat, the weight of my absence pressing down on me. “I’m so sorry I wasn’t here sooner. I wish

Bethany POV“Who were you talking to?” Josh asked as he settled back into his seat, his tone casual, as if nothing had happened during his absence.I turned slightly, struggling to maintain my composure, the smile I tried to force feeling more distant than ever. “I was talking to Alice,” I replied, my voice lacking enthusiasm, the weight of the evening pressing down on me. “She called, that’s all.”Josh arched an eyebrow, a flicker of curiosity crossing his face, though it was clear he wasn’t genuinely interested. “About what?” he pressed, his voice masking a lack of enthusiasm with a thin veneer of politeness.I hesitated, not wanting to seem paranoid but unwilling to lie. “About you and Venus,” I said reluctantly, discomfort creeping through my body, tightening my chest. “I told her she was at the company today.”Josh let out a derisive laugh, a sound that sent a chill down my spine. It wasn’t playful—it carried a sharp edge, as if he were treating the situation like a game he could