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The Billionaire's Redemption Chapter Twenty-four
With a surge of adrenaline, Alex swiftly moved to block the door with his hand, his fingers gripping the edge in a desperate attempt to halt its progress. But in his haste, he misjudged the force behind her actions, and the door slammed shut with a resounding thud, catching him off guard."Fuck! Fuck fuck!" His voice echoed loudly in the cramped space as he winced.Still standing behind the door, Emily apologised profusely, her voice tinged with genuine remorse."Oh! I'm sorry," she uttered softly, her tone laced with concern."Just let me in, okay?" He pleaded, his voice muffled slightly by the barrier between them.She hesitated, torn between her desire to keep him at bay and the underlying guilt that gnawed at her conscience. "Just wait for a few moments, please." She finally relented, her hand hovering uncertainly over the door handle.Sensing her hesitation, he knew he could not afford to let her shut him out again. With a determined resolve, he reached out to stop her, his fi
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Alex sat in his car, nerves prickling under his skin as he awaited Emily’s arrival. Fingers restless, he turned to the internet for guidance on how to treat ladies nicely on dates. Amidst the sea of advice, one phrase caught his attention: "Kill her with compliments.""Treat her like a perfect gentleman to make the memory of the date memorable to her." He muttered, repeating the words on his phone's screen as he raised his head, closing his eyes to let them sink into his brain.His heart raced in anxiety because he had never had a date with a lady before, and he wanted to impress her and make the night memorable for her.As she emerged from her house, his attention was torn away from his phone. His breath caught in his throat as his gaze locked on her figure. Shock rippled through him, rendering him momentarily speechless.She was stunning, surpassing the mental image he had. His jaw slackened, his eyes wide with disbelief.In that moment, time seemed to pause as his heart pounded i
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"Hello, mister?" Emily's voice snapped Alex out of his thoughts.The gown complimented her graceful figure. It draped elegantly over her shoulders, falling just above the knees. In an understated yet striking way, she captivated his eye as she walked towards him, her natural beauty and inner light shinning through her smile."Ummm...words can't describe how elegant you look." He complimented her while his hands were shoved in his pockets."Awwn...you are definitely killing me with compliments and teases tonight." Her cheeks reddened."That is because you are worth it." "I knew it was going to look good on her." The attendant, who had suggested the dress to them, chipped in."Thank you." Emily replied."One more thing..." Alex walked back to where he had kept the high-heeled shoes beside the seat he had been sitting on."What is that?" She asked curiously. "With how stunning the gown looks on you, you should complete your elegant look with these..." He unboxed the package where the
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"Welcome home, honey." Isabella said as Alex entered their room. She was lying on the bed, absorbed in her phone, but he ignored her. He did not want to have issues with her. She asked him if he had had dinner while he was putting off his watch in the drawer. "I have already." He bluntly replied. "And I wanted us to have dinner.""Well, I have. I want to sleep in the other room, and I'll appreciate no disturbance." He replied to her, taking off his clothes. "Don't you know you're not meant to be eating out since you will be getting married soon?" He knew she was in for trouble, which he was not ready to deal with at the moment. "Don't tell me because we will be getting married soon, I should not be eating out." He scoffed."A meal that you don't even prepare." "But that doesn't matter. Eating together strengthens the bond and love between husbands and wives, so do you and I. That's the esse
The Billionaire's Redemption Chapter Twenty-eight
As Alex's hand gripped the doorknob, anticipation tingled through his veins. With a slow twist, the door yielded to his touch, revealing a scene that made his jaw drop.There, in the room, Derek straddled Isabella, his hands moving deftly over her skin, glistening with oil. She was clad only in a bumpshot and bra, her buttcheeks exposed.But what struck him even more than the compromising position was the lack of reaction from either of them as the door swung open. They both turned casually, meeting his gaze with surprising calmness."What the fuck are you two doing?" Alex's voice cracked with disbelief and annoyance, his eyes flicking between them.His irritation simmered beneath the surface as he addressed Derek directly. "How dare you remain in that position in my presence?"His words dripped with disdain as he struggled to comprehend the audacity of the situation.I'm sorry, sir," he said, his tone respectful but unapologetic as he finally stood up, lowering his head slightly in
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Although Alex had wanted to sleep in the other room, he later ended up sleeping with Isabella over the night because it seemed his little threat had an effect on her."Good morning, sir." Derek greeted him as he walked down the stairs.He ignored his greeting.He then approached him, seemingly offering to help him with his briefcase. "What would you like for breakfast, sir?"He chuckled, arching his brows as he stiffened his grip to let him know that he did not need his assistance."Okay. Let me get your breakfast then, sir.""Are you that dumb?! If I wanted to eat breakfast, wouldn't I be heading to the dining area instead of outside? Can't your instincts tell you that?!" He spat out."I'm sorry, sir." Derek apologised."This should be the last time you'll be offering me any of your meals. You're not my maid, but hers. She employed you, not me. Isn't that right?"Alex had no issues with him, but what irritated him was what happened the previous night, even though he knew that there w
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Alex fumed all through the day, passing the aggression on to his employees.He was not only furious because he lost the contract, but also because Santiago cunningly hijacked it from him.He was still stuck in his seat, thinking about how to deal with him, when he received a call from Emily."What's up?" He asked, his tone still laced with fury."What's up? You sound pissed." She understood something was wrong with him from his response."Nothing. Something is just bothering me."She wanted to ask him what it was, but she resisted.She didn't see the need to because of the way he was acting."Okay, whatever. I only wanted to thank you for yesterday and ask if we'd be seeing—you know what? Forget about it. Thank you."She hung up before he could say anything.He sighed. "I've messed up again."He realised that his dark side had gotten the best of him again.At that moment, he reflected on the moments the two of them had shared together."Why am I even concerned about her opinion or rea
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Alex was about to head home when he remembered what Henry said.Although he still could not admit to himself that he was in love with Emily, he decided to see her."It is because of our time together that is making me think I am." He concluded as he dialled her number."Yeah?" It was obvious that she was disinterested and annoyed with him."Will you be at the bar tonight?" He asked her."Yes, what happened?" "I'll be there soon." He hung up immediately.He knew that speaking with her on the phone would be a big waste of time, but he needed to make things up with her again.He scoffed at the thought because they are always having issues, but still, he was drawn to her like a magnet."Why am I drawn to her exactly?" He questioned himself.As a voice in his head told him that it was because he had fallen in love with her, he shunned it."It's because I find peace in her company; being with her erases Isabella's troubles from my mind.""But why do you enjoy and find her company peaceful
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Weeks had flown by, each day adding another vibrant brushstroke to the masterpiece of Alex and Emily's relationship. The storm that had once threatened to tear them apart seemed like a distant memory now, their bond stronger than ever. Their love had blossomed into something even more beautiful: an engagement. He had popped the question in a cosy little restaurant, the kind of place where fairy lights twinkled like stars and the aroma of exquisite dishes filled the air.***Flashback***"Em..." His voice cut through the comfortable silence, with a hint of nervousness in his tone.She looked up from her plate, a forkful of pasta halfway to her mouth. "Hmm?" she mumbled, her eyebrows raised in curiosity.He took a deep breath, his fingers fidgeting with the edge of the tablecloth. "So, there's actually a main reason I set up this date. I mean, besides just hanging out and enjoying this sick view of the city lights."Her interest was instantly piqued. She set down her utensils with a so
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Alex froze just a few a few steps away from Emily's hospital room. He had just returned from home with the doctor-prescribed meal and some clothes, but what he overheard stopped him cold."Those few days... I've never been so terrified in my entire life." Emily's voice trembled from behind the door.He knew she would probably never open up to him about the horrors she had endured in captivity, no matter how much he begged her to share. Torn between respecting her privacy and his desperate need to understand what she had been through, he hesitated, deciding to listen."They starved me," she continued, her voice barely above a whisper. "Even though I was in agony, even knowing my condition, they only allowed me one meal a day. Like an idiot, I asked who was behind all this torture. They said it was Isabella's order." She let out a bitter laugh that barely masked her anguish. "Asking that question... God, they made me regret it."Her voice dropped to a whisper. "But the worst part, th
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Alex pushed open the door to Emily's hospital room, his heart sinking as he saw her still form on the bed. The steady beep of the heart monitor was the only sound breaking the silence. For a moment, he just stood there, frozen, as the weight of everything crashed down on him.He approached slowly, his eyes fixed on her pale face, willing her to open her eyes. She looked so fragile, surrounded by tubes and wires.He sank into the chair beside her bed, taking her hand gently in his. It felt so small and fragile. A lump formed in his throat as he struggled to find words."Hey, Em," he whispered, his voice cracking.He took her hand gently, his thumb tracing circles on her skin. "I'm back. I... I need you to wake up, okay? Please."He then squeezed her hand, searching for any sign of response. Nothing.His voice broke as he continued, tears welling up."I'm so sorry. God, I'm so sorry for everything. I know I've messed up big time. But I swear, if you just open your eyes, I'll make it r
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Alex could not tell if the chaos in his life lately was karma for what he had done, especially to Emily and their child. He wished he could take the punishment instead of them. Seeing Emily suffer was unbearable.Even without knowing the full extent of her ordeal during the abduction, watching her struggle on the hospital bed for the past two days was gut-wrenching."Mr. Thornton..." The doctor began."She experienced severe cardiac arrhythmia due to the extreme stress of recent events. We have managed to stabilise her condition, but she remains unconscious. The trauma appears to have been overwhelming for her system. At this point, we are monitoring her closely and hoping she regains consciousness soon. Her recovery is largely dependent on her body's ability to heal itself now."The doctor's words hit Alex like a sucker punch, leaving him winded and hollow. His mind reeled, trying to process the gravity of Emily's condition."God knows what happened to her in there." He muttered afte
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Alex was relieved when the doctor smiled before he spoke. The doctor then told him that the operation was successful."Thank you so much, doctor." He thanked the doctor, beaming with a smile."When can we visit her in a room?" he asked, his voice tight with worry."We will be moving her to the post-op floor in about 20 minutes. However, I'm afraid you won't be able to until tomorrow morning, Mr. Thornton," the doctor replied.Alex's face fell, his shoulders slumping. "Seriously? Why can't I see her tonight? Is it because of the visiting hours?" He pressed, frustration creeping into his tone because visiting hours were not meant to be a restraint for a person like him. "Or is something still wrong that you are not telling me?" He added."No, Mr. Thornton, it is not because of the visiting hours." The doctor smiled."It's just for precautions to avoid some implications because she would be examined closely in the room throughout today. But rest assured, they are both fine." He added,
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"Could she...could she..." Alex shook his head, not bringing himself to believe the thought that had overwhelmed his mind upon hearing the doctor's utterance. "Mr. Thornton, it would be better if we discussed it in my office." The doctor added. That confirmed his worst suspicions, and he felt his world crash down, believing Emily had died because of him—or so he thought."What do you mean by that?" Henry interrupted, while Alex stood in shock, convinced of the worst."I'm his best friend and confidant," Henry continued. "There is no need for him to follow you to your office to hear the news. I will be there too. Please tell us right now."The doctor glanced at Alex, as if seeking permission to break the news. Alex nodded sluggishly, convinced he already knew what the news was about.The doctor began, "Whatever she witnessed caused her severe shock, resulting in a panic attack and loss of consciousness. Given what she endured while being held captive, including physical and emotiona
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Alex's heart raced as he clung to Emily's hand, his voice breaking with desperation. "Em...please stay with me. Don't die on me, please. Wake up; I'm now here." His words echoed down the hospital's hallway, his tears falling on her lifeless body as three nurses wheeled the stretcher rapidly towards the emergency ward, their faces masked with determination.As the stretcher approached the heavy doors of the emergency room, he tried to follow, his grip tightening on her hand and his heart pounding in his chest. But a nurse, her eyes kind but firm, gently blocked his path."Please, Mr. Thornton..." she said softly, placing a comforting hand on his arm. "You can't enter inside with us. Stay here while we attend to her in the ward," she said, her tone firm but understanding."What do you mean?" He scrunched his face in annoyance."Look, that may be your protocol, but I'm going inside there. Nothing can stop me from that." He added sternly.The nurse sighed, her expression serious. "Mr.
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Upon arriving at the location, Alex was disappointed to find that the police officers had not arrived."I don't see the point of these useless officers," he muttered under his breath as he got out of the car.Henry called for him to return to the car, but he ignored him and walked determinedly towards the house at the address the private investigator had given him."Mr. Thornton," a voice from behind made him halt his track as he turned to see who it belonged to. It was the private investigator."What do you think you are doing? Where are the police officers? What's taking them so long?" He inquisitively asked Alex."Those useless officers are not here, which is why I have to go in myself." His face was creased. Henry had moved to stand behind them."Do you know what you are saying? You don't know what is in there, and you still want to go in regardless.""I don't care what awaits me in there or who the hell is there... All I know is that I'm going in." Alex insisted. "What is happ
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As promised, Henry returned to the city the next morning and headed straight to Alex's mansion.Alex could not believe his eyes when he saw Henry at his doorstep. In fact, it was Henry's arrival that woke him from his slumber, the remnants of last night's drinking still weighing him down.He chuckled in disbelief and threw his arm around Henry's shoulder, pulling him into a brotherly hug."Thanks, man. I really appreciate this. Thanks for always being there for me," he said, his breath reeking of alcohol as he patted Henry's back. "Man, you drank a lot last night," Henry chuckled as they disentangled from the hug.Alex's eyes, which had been bright upon seeing Henry, suddenly transformed into gloom. "You can't blame me, man. I just didn't know what to do.""It's okay. It will be fine." Henry assured him as they walked inside.Once inside and seated, Alex explained to Henry how his conversation with the investigator had gone."I'm very sure we are going to save her. I trust the invest
