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14. Caught in the Act
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The Billionaire's Regret 15. Cheating Husband is Jealous
Leena's POVOn his phone was Damon and I sitting pretty.I didn't know how he got the picture but now, it was only obvious that he had been spying on me.“That's me and that is also my team leader, Damon.” I said confidently.“Really?” He nodded his head, looking annoyed.“What business do you have with your dear team leader that he would take you out on a date?” He questioned in sarcasm.“Date?” I scoffed.“That wasn't a date.” I rattled out.“Then, what is it? If it were some celebratory occasion, there would have been other staff.” He curled his lips, giving me a mocking stare.“They… they were all invited but they rejected his offer. I had to go together with my team leader and everything we discussed was business related.” I lied, looking so serious while explaining.“And you want me to believe that? Do I look like a kid?” He questioned in annoyance.“Do I feel anything or question you when you hang out with women? I would appreciate it if you cool off and stop poke nosing in my
The Billionaire's Regret 16. Crashing on Rock
James POVWhy was I doing this?I didn't want any attachment with her yet I was reluctant to let her live her own life. I couldn't ignore her life nor stay without her.Right from when she showed up in the picture, I hadn't been able to calculate properly or plan.I claimed to be as hard as a rock but I was falling for this woman.From afar, I saw her coming with a man beside her.That same man in the picture.Why was he always beside her? What does he want from her?He made an illustration, pointing at his car and I instantly concluded that he wanted to drive her home.“Absurd!” I cursed inwardly as I started pressing the horn.I pressed it constantly until their attention drifted to me. Then, I rolled down the window so she would see who it was and also know that what she was doing wasn't right for a married woman.Wait, why was I jealous?“James.” It's been a while since she called me by my real name.I was surprised and it only pickled my interest to find out what she had with that
The Billionaire's Regret 17. My Husband is My Boss
Leena's POV“Ready to meet with the head director?” Damon passed the coffee as he entered the cool break room.“Well, I will have to face him one way or the other.” I shrugged.“Did you finish the proposal?” He asked, raising a brow.“Yeah, I dedicated last night to making this proposal. I hope he doesn't take it for granted.” I frowned, slowly drinking the coffee.“How about I take a look?” He suggested, staring at me anxiously.I haven a sigh.“Does it change anything? I mean, the last one that everyone approved, you know what happened later, right?” I asked him, sounding a little bit annoyed.“I know you mean good but don't bother stressing yourself.” I flashed him a smile and he nodded.“Sure! I wish you luck then.” He said happily.“Alright. I have to go now.” I informed him.I felt his gaze on me as I completely stepped out of the room.I sighed heavily before knocking on the head director’s office.“Come in.” His voice came up almost immediately.I strolled into his office and
The Billionaire's Regret 18. Love in Contract
Leena's POV“Is there something you want to explain to me?” I heard Damon's voice from behind as I patiently waited for the designated driver I had called.“Mr. Damon.” I acted as if I didn't hear his statement.“Single, got married and now a wife to the CEO. Can you explain to me what is happening?” He asked, staring at me anxiously.“I'm really sorry, Damon. I wanted to explain everything to you later but honestly, I had no idea that my husband is the boss here.” I explained to him sadly.“Really? Now you agree you are married.” He paused, roughly scratching his hair.“Leena, you told me that you were single. You of all people know that I wanted to court you, don't you think you have hurt my pride and embarrassed me?” His eyes became weak, looking red and annoyed.I swallowed hard, feeling guilty.“I'm sorry. I didn't want anyone here to know that I'm married so we won't feel uncomfortable while working.” I began.“And secondly, I was also attracted to you, that was why I lied. Mr.
The Billionaire's Regret 19. Family Dinner
Denver's POV“Leena, where are you? We are running late.” I said the umpteenth time after checking my wrist watch.I had already dressed in my regular black suit, waiting for her beside the car we would be using.It was my father's wish to see my wife before my stepmother moved out with her children. I reluctantly agreed to it since it wasn't a big deal.I tucked my hand in my trouser pocket while waiting for the princess of the night.I knew women for one thing.They always want to turn out beautiful in their husband's family affair.To them, it would be a slap on their face if they embarrassed their husband but I cared less about that since there was more significant thing than her appearance.While I thought deeply, my eyes swayed to the entrance and I saw her approaching me with elegant strides.“Leena?” Unconsciously I called out to her.She was wearing a long bodycon dress, a silver necklace resting on her chest, a pair of black heels and a shiny small purse in her hand.She loo
The Billionaire's Regret 20. Broad Daylight Kidnapping
Leena's POVI didn't have to read the bogus file he sent across to me just because I had to attend a family dinner.I had overbearing parents like his stepmother and I knew the kind of person they were.Time like this, even the questions in the file might not be asked and you would be left in the loop.Nothing was original than to rigmarole with him when questions were being asked.His father concluded the meeting and we strolled out of the mansion.Till we were done with the dinner, I couldn't believe that his family owned such a mighty building.Why did he marry me when he was an established man?He would have traveled to a country and married someone richer.Inwardly, I felt I wasn't his class or type but I held them all in.Just one year, we had about seven to eight months left before we would round up this contract.“Are you okay?” He tugged at me when we got closer to the car.“Yeah, I'm good.” I exhaled a deep sigh of relief.“Hey, Jame's contracted wife.” His stepbrother, Max
The Billionaire's Regret 21. Another Proposal
Leena's POV“Take me to my family house.” I instructed him seriously.“What? All of a sudden?” He gave me a quick look.“Yes. There is an emergency.” I rashly explained to him.“But you vowed never to go back to that mansion, I really don't know what's going on.” He looked disturbed and I sighed, closing my eyes briefly.“Please, can you just listen to me and take me there? If I don't go, something might happen to me.” I cried out bitterly.“Sure.” He reversed, still looking worried.“From workplace to family mansion, one can't really understand you.” He commented while he drove but I ignored him and took out my phone.What gave the hospital the right to release my brother to my adoptive parents?Since Kelvin was sent to the hospital, none of them have visited or care about his health. They also didn't know how I raised funds for his treatment yet before I was told, they were the first to know his discharge date and even took him home.The thought of this made me hit the window in ann
The Billionaire's Regret 22. Officially an Orphan
Leena's POV“Mr. James, this is a family affair. Please stay away from it.” My adoptive father cautioned him.“If I remember correctly, I'm also part of this family… as my in-law.” He curled his lips, staring at him.“Then, don't try to stop us from taming our child.” My adoptive mother said in provocation.“Leena might be your child but she is no longer a baby and this boy, he is her real brother which gives you no right to take hostage of him.” He began.It felt great to have someone by yourself. I mean, all through my life I didn't have anyone who would fight for me or protect me but James was doing those things I had always wanted.He took a step closer, approaching my adoptive father.“And you know what happens if you try to do it by force, I won't relent to sue you to court.” He threatened them curtly.“James! You can't do this!” Jane cried out.“I'm supposed to be your wife, Leena stole my place. We only want her to do the right thing and that's all.” Jane rashly explained to h
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