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The Billionaire’s Pet 88.
Lily's POV(Five years ago)I sat at the worn-out kitchen table, staring down at the sorry excuse for dinner in front of me. The rice cereal, soggy and swimming in the last dregs of spoiled milk, made my stomach turn with disgust. "Ugh!" I sighed, poking at the bowl morosely. "I could puke anytime soon."On the other side of the table, Lucas, twelve years old and always hungry, was digging into his bowl without a care in the world. His appetite seemed insatiable, despite the poor quality of our meal.I pushed the cereal around in my bowl, trying to summon up an appetite that just wasn't there. The hunger gnawed at my insides, but the thought of choking down another spoonful of this soggy mess was enough to make me gag.Lucas glanced up from his cereal, his mouth still half full. "What's wrong, Lily?" He asked thickly. "You're not eating."I forced a smile, trying to hide my revulsion. "Just not hungry, I guess," I muttered, pushing the cereal away from me."But you gotta eat, Lily,"
The Billionaire’s Pet 89.
Lily's POVI paced back and forth in the stark, sterile lobby of Beth Israel Hospital, my heart hammering in my chest like a jackhammer. Each step echoed in the empty space, filling my ears and increasing my anxiety and fear.Lucas was in surgery, his life was hanging in the balance, and I couldn't bear the thought of losing him. What if the surgery didn't work? What if something went wrong?Tears stung at the corners of my eyes as I wrapped my arms around my waist and hugged myself tightly, trying to ward off the chill of fear that gripped me like a vice. I couldn't lose Lucas. He was my rock, the only thing I still had from a time in my life that I tried desperately to forget. He was the only good thing that came out of my era of Mitch.As I paced the lobby, my mind raced with a million different scenarios, each one more terrifying than the last. What if I never got to hear his laughter again? What if I never got to see his mischievous smile? What if I lost him forever?A sob caugh
The Billionaire’s Pet 90.
Lily's POVWalking beside Aiden, joy bubbled within me as we entered the house. He reached for my hand and held it tight, giving me a vibrant smile."I've never seen you smile this wide in a long while....maybe ever." He whispered to me. "It's a beautiful sight."My blush deepened as he spoke, and I gripped his hand even tighter. "Aiden, you have no idea the kind of happiness running through my veins right now.""It's Lucas, right?" Aiden's smile turned into a grin. "You can't wait to see your brother."I opened my mouth to reply to him, but then a voice interrupted me."Look at these two lovebirds!" Cook emerged from the kitchen, a proud smile on her face. "You both look so good together!"Cook came to meet us by the door. I could sense a slight surprise in her expression, curious about the source of our shared excitement."Good evening, Cook," I grinned, the happiness evident in my voice.Cook arched an eyebrow, a knowing glint in her eyes. "What's got you two all smiles today? Care
The Billionaire’s Pet 91.
Ricardo's POVI sat in my sleek black car, my patience wearing thin as I checked my wristwatch for what felt like the hundredth time. Where the hell was Mitch? Anger simmered beneath the surface as I glanced around the deserted street, frustration mounting with each passing second. Did the man think he could keep me waiting like this? Who did he My grip tightened on the chair beside me as I replayed the events of the past hour in my mind. Mitch had promised to meet me here and assured me that he had information that would be worth my while. But so far, all I had to show for my time was an empty street and a growing sense of irritation.I drummed my fingers impatiently against the leather upholstery, my thoughts swirling with possibilities. What could be keeping Mitch? Had he double-crossed me? Or was he simply incompetent?I shook my head in disbelief, unable to fathom why Mitch would risk angering me in such a way. Did he forget who he was dealing with?So, I continued to sit there
The Billionaire’s Pet 92.
Ricardo's POVAs Mitch hesitated by the car door, I leaned in closer, my voice dropping to a low, menacing whisper. "Oh, and Mitch?" I said, my tone cold and calculated. "My boys will be taking care of your son Lucas, so do not even try to help him hide or escape."A flicker of alarm flashed in Mitch's eyes, his bad left eye flickering as he blinked rapidly. His look of horror was quickly masked by a look of determination. He nodded slowly, swallowing hard before speaking. "Y-yeah, sure," he muttered, his voice barely audible over the hum of the engine. "Do what you have to do."I studied Mitch for a moment, taking in the fear and uncertainty etched on his face. Satisfied that he understood the gravity of the situation, I gave him a curt nod. "Good," I replied, my voice dripping with malice. "Now get out of my sight."With that, Mitch hastily stepped out of the car, disappearing into the darkness of the night. I watched him go, a smirk playing at the corners of my lips. Everything was
The Billionaire’s Pet 93.
Aiden's POVA startled "What?!" escaped my lips.Lily's hands trembled as she stared wide-eyed at the picture. "Aiden, Mitch is my stepfather!"As Lily made the shocking revelation, a heavy silence settled over the room, broken only by the sound of our collective breaths. My mind raced with questions, trying to make sense of the sudden connection between the Mitch I knew and Lily's stepfather."That's your stepfather?" I asked, my voice filled with disbelief.Lily nodded, her hands trembling slightly as she clutched the photograph tightly. "Yes," she replied, her tone firm and resolute. "I'd recognize that face anywhere. I would recognize that bad left eye, the sneer....that's him.""But why would your stepfather be working with us?" I wondered aloud, my thoughts racing as I tried to unravel the mystery.Lily shook her head, her expression clouded with uncertainty. "I don't know," she admitted, her voice tinged with frustration. "But something is going on here, something we're not see
The Billionaire’s Pet 94.
Lily's POVI took a shuddering breath, my tears subsiding as I slowly pulled away from Aiden's comforting embrace. His presence alone felt like a balm that soothed me, and I found all the trauma I had carried around for years slowly ebbed away.I wiped my tear-stained cheeks with the back of my hand, managing a weak smile as I looked up at him. "Well, looks like I've managed to wet your shirt again," I noted, a snort of laughter coming out of my lips. "I should start carrying tissues around or something."Aiden chuckled softly, his eyes filled with warmth. "You know what, Lily? I'd gladly let you wet any of my clothes any day," he replied, his voice holding a hint of playfulness. "As long as I get to hold you tight like this, I am perfectly fine."His words caused a surge of emotion within me, and my heart skipped a beat. Despite the pain and darkness that had haunted my past, that I had just dug up from my memory, this man still loved me like no other.It made me feel extremely grate
The Billionaire’s Pet 95.
Lily's POVSlowly, obeying his command, I began to strip, silently releasing the tiny buttons of my cotton dress from their constraints.I let the dress fall from my shoulders, exposing my lacy blue bra, the same colour of his eyes and the pool around us. Aiden stepped between my legs and made as if to hug me."Hold still." He whispered, then unhooked my bra as well. The cold rush of air made my nipples pull up in taut, almost painful buds. Instinctively, my fingers moved upwards to caress them.But he was already lifting me into his arms, holding me so that we were huddled together against the pool, my breasts crushed against his chest as he pulled me tightly against him.His lips found mine with such alacrity that I was left short of words. He kissed me with such all-consuming passion that I moaned, my own tenuous control shattering. Aiden's hands were all over me, molding me, arousing me. For the first time, I realized exactly why this man could make me respond as no one before.
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