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Beneath The Surface: The Billionaire's Redemption

Beneath The Surface: The Billionaire's Redemption

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Chapter 1 The Dilemma

Word Count: 1448    |    Released on: 15/12/2024

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honk of a car signaling the beginning of a new day in London. The sheets felt cool against my skin as I rose, and a sense

e. I hurriedly poured myself a cup then turned my back to leave but was startl

owned and tried to wipe the warm li

led you. What would you like for br

l grab breakfast on my

I could ask a follow-up question. I s

minutes late for work, so I hur

round. I am late for work" I sh

with earphones in his ears dozing off. I got close and tapped him on

nger, "Samuel, I

his mouth and ended up spl

ions not to take you out today", he dropped his

I inq

say Madam,

uch time I've wasted already. Fuming,

shed to go in and was met with a locked gate. This day could not get any worse th

door", I spoke t

yes. "Madam, the gate is locked, and the bos

nutes late", I screamed in frustration. As we were arguing ba

e noise outside a

Madam

open and my sup

a little delay on my way t

her eyes, then asked me to follow her. We got to

seat. My guts told me all was not wel

o your husband, Mr Williams, called me this morning to inform me that

"How come he never m

his company, and we are sorry to see you go. Good luck in your future endeavors. If you n

as your replacement will

s hard to process such a sudden change because my job was like my only safe space. I did not need to open

ce agent with Bluetrace, a cybersecurity company. The pay was average since it was an entry-level job,

eward glances and looks of pity from my colleagues who were already neck deep in their jobs.

nfirm if he was free to let me in. As the secretary cleared me, I breathed in and opened the door, but when I looked at him seated with a scowl on his perfect face, my steps faltered and my mouth went dry. I imm

His features were sharp, each edge chiseled to perfection with kind but stern eyes, as if he was hiding a secret.

at spoke volumes. His pupils dilated with what I could imagine as desire or were my eyes playing tricks on me? T

eak, but no w

ke to have a

that I... I went to my office today an

be working there anymore...do

take such a decision without consulting me

Hazel, you don't own me...

part of the agreem

will do as I instruct un

to order me around, Willi

with you as long as you are

rty, and you will not force me to stay at home...you had no right to take my job away from me...I'll not take..." as I was r

s, a hint of a predator lurking in the corners of his mouth, and I knew at that moment that I had gone too far, and I also wondered how he

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