MORE NIGHT WITH RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE
ntil I process your release papers," Mr
I won't cry. Both Valdemar and Mr. Riv
your parents," Mr.
when it
t Valdemar who just shrugged at me. I could clearly see
pushed him hard until I was running away. I
it li
to Valdemar! He jus
g and watching the students happily walking around campus, laughing as if they had no problems
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rs before read
h the past few days? I fell short on the electricity bil
nd just work. Education is very important to her; she wasn't able to finish her own because of
our filthy m
Bicol, they were all gu
ll. They're
ing packed lunch so I don't have to buy, and I walk instead of taking the jeep. I often use the extra money that Ganda se
can't get kicked out.
started to think
ime, it's getting late. I realized I haven't eaten yet. I s
Valdemar inside and he even waved at me. I had a blan
mar to come out. He was the last one to leave the classro
ate!" he greeted
damn him! I'll get b
" I untangle
car," h
o. Let's
re..." He walke
d, but he didn't lo
ine, we'll go to your
ds in his pockets. He extended his hand to me, an
s sweating
t I wouldn't dare. It's difficul
gestured for me to sit. He got in too and started the engine. He
" he o
d to get kicke
smi
Rivas, Peyton..." He ran his index fin
listen to me. You hav
uppressed laugh, dam
deserve your scholarship, but... too bad, it was taken
such an idiot!" I retor
on." His eyes gleamed as h
my place. So now, I'm asking you for a
corner of his mouth lifted as
arty. I want you to make sure he's encha
," I replie
keup, and hair accessories. Ganda was already home from her
this, Pey?
, Ganda. Thought I'd experiment
ooked perfect for Valdemar's party. It w
products. Ganda was amused by my sudden interest in beauty routines.
wished me good luck, thinking I was attending as a guest.
luxurious, and everyone treated me with utmost respect. They tr
tares of admiration. Valdemar's eyes widened
g, Peyton," he sa
plied, trying to
, and pretended to be a couple. I played my part, kn
tever it took to secure my education and Ganda's future. And i
's hard to recognize myself when I look in the mirror. The makeup was subtle, but it made a
dorned with crystals and beads. It showcased my legs. I'd never
ed open. Inside were pearl bracelets and dangling ear
ania whispered while pl
Ate Vania, bending over
elmed by all the changes. The black car was waiting
sees me looking like this?
urn to school? Am
ing a hotel where the Valentine's Party was being held. I
dem
in his pockets. His gaze was fixed, and everyon
handsome
ing. It felt like my heart was racing faster than my feet. When I saw him looking straigh
ey, you loo
o Valdemar was interru
with a wide smile, oblivious to
ying to convey my frustration. But he
and saw Leigh approaching as well. I slap
were my classmates in three subjects, and they treated me like one of the guys.
Leigh. I was about to protest, but then I noticed Valdemar's bac
t in automatically. He followed s
ar's eyes were fixed on the roa
felt nervous, anticipating what would happen n
ed the receptionist, who was clearly
s amazed as soon as the door opened. The hotel r
I followed suit. He looked at
er do anything that I don't say," he or
e about our connection." I nodded
call me if you need me," he said w
l need you in the way you
etting you know that
will I get my s
ook out his cellphone.
he said in
owed m
oisy in the background, so I was s
scholarship?"
it to her house tomorrow,"
d. B
d patted the spot be
leave the pa
. You look beautiful tonight, Pey," he whispered,
will be exclusively for my ey