All Chapters of Billionaire Bonds: Arranged in Love: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21

“How did you think of the algorithm you used for the last problem?”“I had seen a similar problem in a YouTube video, so I just twerked it.”A few people clapped and praised the student in approval.Ethan barely noticed. Conversation was buzzing all around him, but his attention was on his phone.Ethan stared at the avatar for Lily’s chat profile— a picture of Ivy, her dog. His hand hovered over the keypad. Should he ask her to meet up when he gets home?She might have already fallen asleep. They were on their way back from a competition. They won, so the bus ride was filled with joyful energy.“Ethan,” their teacher called from the front of the bus. “Here’s your prize money.” A brown envelope filled with cash was passed from hand to hand before it reached him.“Thank you, sir,” he replied, taking it and putting it in his bag.“It is what you deserve.”The money was a substantial addition to his savings for his expenses in England. Though his scholarship included a monthly stipend,
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Chapter 22

“Five more minutes.” Only the rustling of papers and scribbling of pens could be heard. It was the last day of their finals.Ethan was already done with his exam. He leaned back and turned to Lily. Her head was bent over as she wrote, brows furrowed in concentration. A stray lock fell into her eyes, the strands looking golden in the sunlight. She quickly tucked it behind her ear.She was so beautiful.The bell rang, jolting him out of his thoughts and signaling the end of the exam. “Please pass your papers to the front.”Cheers scraped against the floor as students moved. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement, different from the seriousness a few minutes agoAfter all the scripts were collected and counted, their homeroom teacher looked up. His gaze scanned the class– as if memorizing their faces. His eyes shone with moisture.Then, he gave a small bow. “Thank you for an amazing four years,” he said, his tone softening. “I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. This is jus
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Chapter 23

Ethan walked through the estate gate in the setting sun. The clouds were dark and heavy, signaling the impending rain. The weather perfectly mirrored his mood.Just as the first droplets started to fall, a cab slowed down near him.The driver, an elderly man in his sixties, rolled down the window. His face was weathered with time but kind. “Young man, do you need a ride?”Ethan nodded and slid into the backseat. “Can you take me to the hotel near the airport?”“Sure, son.” As they drove, the rain fell heavier, they passed Hillcrest Hotel— one of his family’s hotels. His gaze lingered on the grand entrance. His father had once brought him to those very doors.“Ethan, one day you will help Daddy take care of the hotel, okay?”“Yes daddy,” a young Ethan had replied. “We will make lots of money to buy mummy and Lily pretty dresses.”His father chuckled, stroking his head gently. Ethan shook his head to clear the memories.For a second, he almost told the cab driver to stop. But he didn
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Chapter 24

As she walked around the garden, the guests greeted her warmly, wishing her a happy birthday and offering their gifts. The warm sparkle of the fairy lights reflected off her dress, adding to her beauty.“Oh my God, Lily!” Chloe squealed excitedly. She made her way through the white tables and chairs to stand in the centre. “You look so good.”“Thanks,” Lily smiled and twirled, letting her skirt float around her. “My mom’s arrangement.”“Aunty is such a fashion Icon. Unlike my mom.”Chloe huffed. “She’s always buying me flower prints. So not my style.”“Come on, the dresses aren’t that bad.”“I’d rather die.” Chloe made a face and handed Lily a small box. “Here, your birthday gift.”Inside the box was a pair of intricate silver butterfly earrings. The details on the wing were so detailed that they almost looked alive.“I love it,” Lily breathed. Help me put it on. “Chloe, thank you.”Chloe helped her remove the pair she was wearing.“Of course you do. It matches your dress,” Chloe grinn
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Chapter 25

A week passed.Still no word from Ethan.Every day, Lily went to Ethan’s house but only got the same treatment.A stiff ‘He’s not back’ at the entrance.They— Lily, Chloe, and Miles— called his phone every day. And every time it went straight to voicemail. They had wanted to file a missing person’s report, but her father had discouraged them.“He’s an adult now,” he’d said gently. “And it is not our place. His legal guardian would have to make the call. Let’s wait till she returns. The house staff aren’t acting concerned, are they? It means they know where he is.”Lily understood what her father was saying, but she was still worried. Ethan had never hidden anything from her. Or been out of contact ever, not to mention this long. He could have said something before leaving, even a simple goodbye. She was going to give him a piece of her mind when he got back.*************************************************************************************************************“Lily, sweetie,”
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Chapter 26

Graduation day arrived, bright and clear. It was a beautiful ceremony— long speeches, falshing cameras, a slideshow of pictures of their time at school— but Lily wasn’t paying attention. She sat quietly with Chloe and Miles, half listening, her thoughts everywhere but the stage.
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Chapter 27

Years had passed since she last saw Ethan. The seasons had changed, and so had she. The old Lily was bubbly and outgoing but now she was more subdued and hid her feelings behind a mask.College had come and gone in a blur of lectures, workshops, projects, deadlines, and exhibitions. She had thrown herself into her studies, already working with small jewelry brands and later the big names, even as an undergraduate—making a name for herself. She had even worked with several renowned designers, including Madame de Clare— her idol— not once but twice, and eventually taken her as a mentor.Chloe and Miles had been the only constants in her college life. Though they also had their own pursuits, they were always there for her. Before every school break, Chloe would take out a globe of the earth and spin it, paintbrush in hand. She went wherever the paintbrush pointed— Greece, Egypt, Iceland. Hopping from country to country, the stories from her travels were enough to write a book. She claime
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Chapter 28

Lily stood on the stage, putting finishing touches to the vases by the couple’s chair. Around her, staff were setting up rows of chairs and rolling out the carpet. She had been working with the floral designers and event planners for months— choosing the flowers, the arrangement styles, ordering, and the logistics of the deliveries. Lily hardly worked on weddings, but each time she did, she found it was her favorite type of event. Helping couples bring to life the wedding of their dreams gave her pride.The bride had chosen roses as the central flower for the event. Together, they had looked through a variety of old-world roses, garden roses, and modern roses, trying to pick the perfect flower before finally settling on Quicksand roses. They symbolize the admiration a couple has for one another. A rose-covered arch stood at the entrance of the venue, brimming with romantic charm. It had taken the floral designers 3 hours to make. Lily couldn’t do much but hand flowers to them as they
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Chapter 29

That night, Lily had a group call with Chloe and Miles. It was their tradition since college to have a call at least once a month, as long as all three of them were free.They caught up on what everyone had been doing in the past month.Miles was the one to bring it up. “Ethan is back. Did you guys see the group chat?”Chloe’s expression darkened as she slammed her beer can on the table. “Saw. Everyone was tagging us, asking for his location. If I see another @Chloe, I’ll hit someone. Ethan is still the same,” she scoffed, rolling her eyes. “He came back after 5 years and didn’t tell anyone. We found out about his grand return home from someone else, the same way we found out he had left.”Lily didn’t respond. She continued sketching the new floral arrangement, her hands slightly trembling.Chloe noticed her silence. “Lily, you good?”“I’m fine,” she said quickly. “It’s just surprising. I thought he left for good.”She didn’t tell them she had gone to look for him at the restaurant. O
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Chapter 30

Chloe was waiting for her at her apartment.Lily walked in and saw her lounging on the couch. Dressed in a skintight, gold colored, designer dress and her hair tied in a sleek ponytail.“What took you so long?” Chloe asked, looking up from her phone. “I thought you didn’t work on Sundays.”“I went home.” Lily walked into the living area, dropping her bag and key on the coffee table.“Oh, how are uncle and aunty?”Lily poured herself a glass of water from the jug and took her seat on the floor and rested her back on the couch before answering. “They’re fine.”“I should visit sometime. I miss Aunty’s soup.” Lily hesitated. “I saw him too.”Chloe sat up, her voice taking a curious tone. “Him? Him who?”Lily didn’t answer right away. She slowly placed her glass on the table.The realization dawned on Chloe. “Ethan? Ethan was at your house?”Lily nodded. “Yes. He was talking with my parents when I got there.”Chloe flopped back on the couch. “How dare he? He actually had the nerve to go t
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