BILLIONAIRE FAMILY SERIES In the bustling city of Evercrest, where scandal and secrets intertwine, Cade finds himself faced with a surprising twist of fate. A medical accident shattered his life in LA, leading him to a fresh start in a new town. However, on his very first day, an unexpected marriage proposal from a 5-year-old sets off a chain of events that will challenge everything he thought he knew. As he comes face to face with the mother of his child, Hazel, memories of a passionate night five years ago come rushing back. Their chance encounter during a school world tour sparked a fiery connection that neither could forget. But as fate reunites them, will they finally confront the feelings they buried long ago? Ivy, a pint-sized matchmaker, weaves a tale of love and possibility, urging her parents to give their relationship a second chance. Yet, as buried emotions resurface and old wounds reopen, Hazel must grapple with her fears and insecurities. Will she open her heart to the possibility of a future with Cade, or will the ghosts of their past keep them apart? Book 2 of Billionaire Family Series - Cade Westham's Story ***** Book 1 - Billionaire's Bet; My Brother's Teacher - Cruz Westham's Story.
View MoreCade smirked, ready to play pretend just as he’d promised Hazel.“Dear, what’s wrong? Did he bully you?” He asked, ignoring them as he focused his attention on Hazel. Hazel wiped the tears that were threatening her angry eyes, “Let’s talk at the office.” She said and started to walk away.“Don’t you think you’re too big to be a bully?” Cade asked, provoked. “You– you are Cade West….?”Cade intentionally interrupted him as he turned towards Gabriel, saying, “Let’s talk business with them when they are mature.” He sharply turned away, hurrying after Hazel before any of them could say another word.He caught up with Hazel just as she was stepping out of the building. He followed her footsteps, hastily walking beside her as he engaged her in a conversation. “How did you get here? A cab, right? Don’t worry I will drop you at the office. My car is just…”“Open up.” Hazel interrupted, standing right beside the front passenger seat of Cade’s car which was amid his entourage. Cade swallow
Hunter nodded in agreement, “With my poster everywhere, you’re one of the few people who doesn’t recognize me.” He said. Known widely as the Young Gun, Hunter Clinton is the youngest member of the Eldoria House of Commons — the democratically elected house of the Eldoria Parliament, responsible for making laws and checking the work of Government. “I'm so sorry, I’m terrible with faces but good with names.” She offered an apology as she explained. Realizing his hand was still hanging in the air, she quickly wiped the sweat off her hand on her shirt before accepting his handshake, “Don’t mind my manners, I’m Hazel. Hazel Sinclair.” “Your parents must have named you after your beautiful eyes.” he complimented, making Hazel blush. Hazel gave her the location and even though it was just their first meeting, the ride was fun.“Just out of curiosity, I don’t see your entourage. Are you that carefree or just very fearless?” Hazel asked curiously.Hunter smirked, “Well, I don’t go with th
Hazel wasn’t sure whether to share it or not but she eventually replied after taking a deep sigh, “It’s nothing you should concern yourself with.” Hazel removed her apron and tried to walk out but Cade held her back, inquiring, “Hazel, please tell me.” She turned around and dropped her apron on the counter, finally revealing, “On her third birthday, she threw a tantrum because I wouldn’t let her eat her favorite sweetened strawberry cake. To convince her, I promised her that she only had to endure this for two more years.” “I promised her by the time she was five, she’d be able to eat and do whatever she wanted as long as she took her drugs diligently. From then on she never complained and I thought she’d totally forgotten about it, after all, she was a kid…but it turned out she didn’t forget. She just endured and waited patiently for this year. I only realized it when I saw her marking the calendar in her room.” She explained. Cade was heartbroken in her stead. There was no
Gabriel quickly stepped out of the car and ran towards him, “Your brother ordered it. I tried to reach you but you weren’t picking up.” He explained.“Has it been ascertained that the attack was directed at the company?” Cade asked thoughtfully. “Yes, sir.” Gabriel replied, “Some comments were left on the company website which suggested that it was targeting the company.” Gabriel explained. Cade moved his gaze from Ivy to Hazel before replying, “Fine then, let them do their job,” he ordered. Hazel quickly pulled Cade away and whispered, “Cade, what are you saying? You need to hurry and make them leave. Everyone is already staring.” “I can’t because I have to protect you two and knowing someone is targeting the company means we could also be targeted. I don’t want anything happening to you two because of me.” He explained. “But this is too…”“No buts, please.” He pleaded, finally shutting her up. The crowd slowly averted their attention when they realized nothing out of the ord
Cade was appalled by the news, “What? How is she?” “I’m just getting to the hospital, I can't ascertain her condition just yet,” Gabriel replied. “What hospital are you?” he asked curiously, “I will join you there.” He replied after Gabriel responded and afterwards, ended the call. Confused, Hazel asked curiously, “What happened? Is something wrong?” “Elise was caught in a fire while costume fitting. I have to go now.” He said, hastily running out of her apartment. Hazel turned her TV on and could see the news of the fire all over the media.“I hope she’s alright. I hope everyone is alright.” She mumbled before retiring to her room. *****By the time Cade met with the Doctor in charge of taking care of Elise, she was said to have sustained no burns since she was on her way out of the building wh. “However, she sprained her arm and she needs a lot of rest and care for the time being.” The doctor concluded. Cade let out a sigh of relief upon hearing that even though he had sever
“H–how are you here?” Hazel’s voice trembled as she tried to speak. Cade slammed his other hand on the wall, startling Hazel even more, “Just answer me, damn it!” he scolded even more harshly. Hazel shut her eyes tightly, memories of her father scolding her came flooding back. Cade could see her tremble as his words washed over her like ice-cold water. Her hands clenched into fists at her sides, her heart racing as she struggled to keep her composure. Cade was confused by her reaction and his tone softened, a hint of concern coloring his words. “Hazel, what’s wrong? Are you alright?” He gently grabbed her fist and tried to soothe it but Hazel angrily shoved him off with full force, forcing him to stagger backwards. “You ask why I am not letting you see her right?” Hazel asked curiously, “It’s because you called my precious baby desperate. All she wanted was her father but you couldn’t even be that yet you threatened to sue you.” She scolded angrily. “Even when Dad asked me to ab
Hazel let out a sigh of relief, “Thanks, Cade but I will decline. I already booked a cab!” When she finally succeeded in jamming the door, she relaxed her back on it and let out another sigh, “That was close.”“Mommy, who is there? Is it Daddy?” Ivy asked as she walked up to her mother. “No, sweetheart, it’s the security. They just came to inform me my cab has arrived.”Hazel lied again. “Give mommy a goodbye kiss.” she urged and Ivy hastily jumped into her mom’s arms and kissed her.*****Hazel swallowed hard as her cab pulled up in front of Savor Voyage, the five-star restaurant Charles had invited her to. She wasn’t easily intimidated but somehow, she felt inferior seeing how everyone seemed to be achieving their dreams aside from her.“Hazel,” Charles called out to her, waving at her as he stood in front of the restaurant door.Hazel smiled and waved back while slowly walking towards him. “I’m glad you could make it,” Charles said as she slowly pulled her in for a hug. Hazel sm
Without opening the first page, Hazel closed the file and placed it in front of Cade, stating, "It's good—I guess." She continued, "Gabriel already said so," "Plus, I'm not qualified to judge them," she remarked, turning to go to her desk.Sensing something was off, Cade casually skimmed over the front page again."What say you? Do I need to put them on the list of potential clients? Gabriel enquired with curiosity. “Sure, I guess. You’re the expert here.” Cade gave his permission before dismissing Gabriel.When they were alone, Cade turned to face Hazel and saw the rage in her eyes. Her clenched fists and stiff stance betrayed the wrath she had been holding inside. Her eyes were blazing with passion. "Those were some familiar names." He struck up a discussion. However, Hazel continued to stare at her desk, pretending to be ignorant and unwilling to show her fury, which already screamed volumes. "Oh really?" “The one that caused my fall, his name was Alexander Frost, right? You
Cade was confused by her question, “Where is that coming from?” He asked clueless. “Why are you giving me a car? Because I look so desperate walking around your estate on foot?” She asked angrily.“No! Hazel, what are you saying?” He wondered, surprised by Hazel’s reasoning, “Because it’s written on the contract, remember?” he reminded her. Hazel smiled, realizing how stupid she was. She freed her hand from Cade’s grip and smiled, ‘How are you already catching feelings for this clueless guy?’ She mocked herself.Cade became even more confused by her sudden mood swings, “What's wrong?” He asked.Hazel found herself laughing harder for the next minute until she could eventually control herself. “Nothing, actually.” She replied, her laughter finally settling. “It’s just that I never learned to drive a car, I don’t even have a license. Remember I was disowned at 18 and Dad didn’t let me touch cars before then.” She reminded him. Cade felt a tinge of guilt but he quickly masked it with
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