The Billionaire's Bargain and Me

f emotions. The room was stunning, but the circumstan

at the memory of his cold tone. But as I gazed around the room, I realized that this could be an opportunity. A chance to start anew, to l

I noticed the few items Rachel has packed too, like My favorite coffee mug, a framed photo of Sarah, and a bouquet of fresh flowers all

s to the room when a soft knock on the

," I cal

about 19, walk

t you know that dinner is ready.

er, I'll com

ad any other day to explore, I told myself, hurrying out of the shower. Dressed in my most comfortable nightwear, I made my way downstairs, following the sound of

just sat at the table, starin

th." Emma said, following my though

's nice,"

y. Dinner was a lively affair, with conversation flowing easily. But I couldn't

r was in the hospital, barely breathing. I made a mental note to speak to Ryder tomorrow s

d myself to retire to my room. As I reac

roaching me with a concerned expression. "Ryder wa

eart

s he wan

tudy was a sprawling space with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a massive m

es nodded and left, closing the door behind him. Ry

ll?" he asked, his tone neutral. I no

ou. The room

received some concerns from my business partners," he said, h

at do you want me to do?" I

ng onto mine."I want you to convince

wed hard

ow my lead tomorrow, and try not t

ally think I didn't get the

inder," he said, h

way he looked at me

around me tighter "I need to go to bed

ned t

ping me in my tracks.

me Ryder, not Mr. Black

d and turned back

He call

e tonight. I rolled my eyes

ear the necklace I

e room that was beco

ing the door behind me, and my

as tha

ater over my face until I cooled down.

st as my eyes we

ing?" Rachel's voice

o head to bed. Did you g

d of you. Told her you w

come by next week, we have to sche

d of the phone."'Em.. are y

. "I'm good, I just need to get used to the who

I'll call you i

ur

d ni

before the phone left my ea