Semua Bab Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire : Bab 1 - Bab 10

Elena's alarm blared through the silence, slicing through her sleep like a blade. With a groggy groan, she reached out blindly, smacking the stop button with more force than necessary. Her body felt like it had been run over by a truck—every muscle heavy, every limb aching from exhaustion. She blinked against the harsh light streaming in through her window, wincing as a dull throb pulsed in her temples. If she could just have five more minutes… maybe even ten… but reality came crashing down when her gaze darted to the clock.Her heart lurched. She was late.Cursing under her breath, she yawned so hard her jaw cracked, then hurriedly tossed her blanket aside. The bed was still warm and inviting, and a traitorous part of her wanted to crawl right back in, but there was no time for that. As she hastily smoothed out the sheets—more out of habit than effort—her mind replayed last night’s events. She vividly remembered how her mother had shivered the day before, leaving the store earlier th

The sky was dipped in hues of deep orange and dusky purple, the last remnants of daylight stretching across the horizon. Elena glanced at the old clock on the wall—6:30 PM. She usually kept the store open until seven, but tonight, an inexplicable urgency gnawed at her. Her mother and Maya were waiting at home, and something told her she needed to be there sooner rather than later.She quickly tallied the day’s earnings, locked up the register, and grabbed her bag. The streets were already shifting into the quiet lull of early evening—shopkeepers and stores putting up the close sign up their glasses, Casino light slowly popping up as the city started having its night vibes.She flagged down a cab, sliding into the backseat as the driver pulled into traffic.As the city blurred past, her fingers absently traced the pages of her small notebook. Nestled among scribbled grocery lists and inventory notes was a single number—Mrs. Kensington’s. Elena had written it down, yet every time she co

"You don't tell me to wait," he said softly, but the weight of authority in his voice was unmistakable. "I could have you out of this job in seconds. Learn how to call for me." His words thickened the air, tension tightening every breath as he turned and strode away without hesitation.Elena stood frozen, words trapped in her throat as the lingering echo of his command seemed to rattle the nearby staff. Even they looked shaken—for her. "Let's go" one of the security guards called, his tone brisk but not unkind.She was led back to her office.Inside the department's small office, Elena rested her head against the cool surface of the desk. Her mother's face flashed in her mind, then Maya’s laughter, but the knock at the door cut through her thoughts. "Fourth complex. Waste disposal. Now," someone instructed, pointing the direction with fingers.Elena walked , pushing aside every thought that threatened to slow her down. As she crossed the marble-floored corridor leading to the service

The faint click of the door locking echoed softly against the walls. The air shifted, thick with a tension that seemed to hum beneath her skin. Elena’s breath hitched as Adrian stepped forward, his polished shoes soundless against the floor. His gaze never wavered—dark, intense, and unreadable—as though the space between them had vanished with the turn of a key.Her pulse pounded beneath her ribs, her mind urging her to move, to speak—to do anything—but her body refused to obey. Heat prickled along her skin as he closed the distance, each step slow and deliberate. The faint scent of his cologne drifted toward her—Without a word, Adrian lifted his hand, the brush of his fingertips feather-light as he tilted her chin upward. The warmth of his skin against hers was electric, igniting a rush of heat that swept through her chest. His thumb grazed the curve of her jaw, tracing a path that seemed to burn beneath his touch as his eyes locked onto hers.His gaze was a storm—dark, consuming, a

Elena froze at the deep, commanding voice."My office, Elena. Now!"She gripped her phone tighter, immediately recognizing it.Adrian.Her heart pounded. Why was he calling her? What did he want this time?She turned to Piper. "Let me have your number. I have to rush—Black Tower’s boss is calling me.""You mean Mr. Adrian? The heir of the late Mr. Blackwood?" Piper’s eyes widened."Yes.""Wow. I’ve never met him, but I’ve heard a lot from my boss. I usually meet his P.A. or some of his executives, but I see him from a distance when he talks to my boss.""Oh," Elena muttered, her mind distracted."I hear he’s very handsome. Honestly, I admire him a little. My friends would do anything to meet him."Elena found herself more interested in the conversation but shook it off."We’ll talk later. I need to go now."She reached the 98th floor. The highest in Black Tower.The air felt heavy. She had sent her team earlier, hoping to avoid Adrian, but now, there was no escape.She approached a gu