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CHAPTER 28: Cut to the chase
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The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 29: A sly fox trying to backstab my project
MILES: The early morning hours were still peacefully quiet when the steady hum of the treadmill resonated under my feet as I raced along. Today, I wanted to train alone, so I made use of the in-house gym while Brandon and Meredith trained outside. I had requested not to be disturbed until I was done. I hardly slept last night, and my mood was dark. Sweat dripped down my back and face. I picked up my towel and wiped it away roughly, tossing it aside. My iPod connected to JBL speakers blared with heavy music, but it still wasn't loud enough, so I turned it up, grateful the gym was soundproofed. Even if it weren't, I didn't care who heard my playlist. I kept going at an almost frantic pace. I had gone over all my options and plans in the dark of the night, arriving at two solutions. My first thought had been that if Richard got me in, I could try to bluff my way through the meeting, telling Steele only vague details of the woman who supposedly changed my life and, therefore, me. If I
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 30: Meeting Steele Aarhus
MILES: The building housing the STEELE club towered over every other one around it. It was bold, stood out, and was a vast skyscraper of steel and glass, surrounded by trees. This was the Headquarters, while the stadium itself was located a bit away. No wonder Steele was refusing to give it up to just anyone. Who would carelessly relinquish such a beauty? The outside had an equivalent structure to my company. At Steele, it was more like a family business, as Richard had said, maintaining the name Steele even though it had been passed down and handled by over five generations. The only things that changed were their jersey, the management of the club, and the technology brought to the company. The name remained the same, and I learned from my research that every firstborn of the family was named Steele. What a weird but unique tradition. The one in charge this time around was named Steele Aarhus. I intended to honor what gave them the knowledge of cherishing such a thing. Changing it
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 31: What if it isn't a lie?
MILES: "I'm sorry." I glanced at the screen, hoping I didn't appear too dramatic. "I need to take this. I apologize." "No problem, Miles." He smiled. "I need a coffee refill." I turned away as I answered. "Meredith," I murmured, pitching my voice low. For a moment, there was silence, then she spoke. "Mr. Pierce?" "Yes." I chuckled, knowing I had confused the hell out of her. She must think she was in some kind of trouble because I only called her by her first name if she was in trouble. But it was mixed signals because if she were in trouble, my voice wouldn't be this patient. "Um, you asked me to call you before lunch for further directions on what to do." "Are you done with Neymar?" I questioned. "Yes?" "Okay, brief me when I return. Still hold on to the project. We have a far more important one now. Every other one can wait. Is everything all right there?" She sounded shocked when she replied, "Mr. Pierce, are you all right?" "Of course, I am." I couldn't resist teasi
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 32: Winning his heart at the expense of the mess I created
MILES: "Interesting," Steele leaned on the table. His facial expression had changed from analytical to genuinely interested. Truly, the way to this man's heart was through family. What was the way to my heart? Hmm. I was yet to find out. "Her eyes are always reprimanding me. Everyone loves her in and outside the office." I wavered, trying to think of more. "She hates to be woken any earlier than necessary. Her voice gets all hoarse, which makes me laugh. We are still fighting over her gym time." He smiled encouragingly. "She keeps me in line—she's an amazing assistant too, and I'd be lost without her." I sighed, unsure what else I could add. "She's undoubtedly too good for me," I admitted, knowing deep down it was true. I was certain I was the bad person in this scenario, especially given what I was currently doing. "You sent her to meet with me. I had declined, not knowing this. I don't believe bloggers these days because they tend to run with anything that gives them money. And
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 33: All-nighter
MEREDITH: "I don't understand," I murmured to Neymar, who was finalizing the report we had been compiling after we returned from our little afternoon of fun. Whatever came over Miles to give us free time, again, I was grateful. "You see, if we do it this way, food production growth would go up by 250%. From here, if the club acquisition is successful, we can hire chefs who would cultivate raw materials from the farms and use them in cooking for both the staff and players. We'll be cutting back on feeding expenditures for everyone. It might even be extended to the entire Pierce Empire. All our cafeterias will utilize the same products," he explained, a hint of excitement in his voice. "Would he buy this idea?" I asked, trying to remain calm, though my heart raced with hope. "It is a good one, but who knows what he's thinking." "I know." Neymar sighed. "Do you think his meeting with Steele went well?" I swallowed the lump in my throat. It was best to be optimistic and not think abou
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 34: What are you doing on Saturday?
MEREDITH: Carrying his snacks, I approached his office with trepidation, my heart pounding in my chest. I knocked softly, entering only when he bade me to come in. I would never make the mistake of storming into his office without confirmation; Neymar had made that error once and had nearly paid with his life. My hand trembled slightly as I placed his snacks before him and readied my notebook, waiting anxiously for his instructions. "Sit down, Miss Tate," he commanded, his voice unnaturally calm. Alarm bells rang in my mind. This man was a walking tornado that could erupt at any moment. His calmness was unsettling, making it difficult to gauge the appropriate response. I preferred the blunt and chaotic Miles – at least then I knew what to expect. I fought to keep my breathing even as I lowered myself into the chair, my legs trembling. "Is there a problem, Mr. Pierce?" I asked, clearing my throat. He waved a finger in the space between us. "Whatever we are going to discuss in this
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 35: Didn't go well as I thought
MILES: The conference lasted three hours, leaving me utterly drained. By the time it concluded, the entire place was pitch-black, only the illumination blaring from my floor, indicated my presence. Brandon had stationed guards around the area when I emerged. As I passed each one, they offered a curt nod, battling to keep their eyes open against the weight of exhaustion. At the entrance to my office door, Brandon awaited me, appearing the most alert, with no sign of fatigue marring his composure. Precisely why I like and have kept him in my employ all these years. Approaching him, he gave a small bow. "Brandon, have a late-night snack delivered to the men and to my office. Prepare it for two; Miss Tate will be pulling an all-nighter with me. A steak with salad would be preferable, along with a white wine." As the words left my mouth, he looked at me as though I had grown two heads. Exactly! These days, everything about me has changed. Look at me, caring about my men when I wouldn't
The Billionaire's Second Chance At Love CHAPTER 36: A king doesn't bow
MILES: Her words echoed painfully in my mind. "I would like this to stop." I shifted a little in my chair, acknowledging that her wariness was warranted. I cleared my throat. "As I said, I will only maintain this facade until the project is complete. I need to secure this deal quickly. I'm sorry if it's to your detriment, but we have to move forward – after all, we've already started down this path." Her brow furrowed, but she remained silent. "Unfortunately, Steele is a family man, and I need to portray that image to win him over completely. I've convinced him that I've changed." "And he believed that?" she asked, her tone laced with skepticism. "I was persuasive with my words and actions." I took a deep breath. "If you don't falter, this will be over soon." She tilted her head, her voice quiet but firm. "Pardon my bluntness, Mr. Pierce, but you aren't exactly the easiest person to work with. Acting in love around you is like asking a baby to look after a house. What do you thi
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