The Return of Billion Boulevard

Chapter 45

Billions eyes widened, "What did you say?" He asked.

Joy's words spilled out, carrying a weight of emotions. "I like you, Sir. More than just as your PA."

A moment hung in the air, pregnant with the unspoken tension that had been building between them. Billion's guarded composure wavered, revealing a vulnerability he seldom allowed others to witness.

Joy's hopeful expression faltered as Billion's gaze held hers in silence. The weight of anticipation now transformed into a palpable sense of disappointment. She had bared her feelings, laying them out in the open, but Billion's muted response left her feeling exposed and uncertain.

The seconds stretched, and an uneasy tension settled between them. The city lights outside seemed to lose their luster, mirroring the dimming hope in Joy's eyes. She had expected a response, perhaps affirmation or reciprocation, but Billion's continued silence left her vulnerable to a growing sense of rejection.

"Mr Boulevard," she whispered, her voice carryin