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Taming the Billionaire Playboy

Chapter 8 The Rejection

Word Count: 899    |    Released on: 04/01/2025

r. Whatever had happened, she wanted to forget it immediately. Ashton had seemed different before she left. Whatever had happened to him, she didn't want to think about

from behind, but Ashton didn't seem to notice. He was heading towards his door. He arrived sooner and the figure stopped him. Annika, who had been busy on

cognizing the man who wa

n trying to catch up with you since you

lasses. He pushed the glasses to the

ers my father requeste

rahim said, handing ove

ers thoroughly. She never thought that he would be this serious. Perhaps she judged him too soon from yesterday

shton closed the file

far," Ashton praised. "I'll go thr

miled at

u, sir,"

ka was still watching him. He turned to her stiffly, and Annika's heart almost skipped a bea

sir," she gree

he said coldly

sat back on her desk. She knew why he was asking of her. It had to be the schedule. And she was alm

tanding before the door of his office.

ton's muffled

t hung on the chair while the sleeves of his white undershirt were folded. His black hair fell on his forehead and

o see me, si

ow at her and she imme

Ashton?" She cor

s blank face and she h

said. "What do I h

d in before you arrived to adjust it," she said. "You are free till you

shton. He seemed to be staring a

he party last ni

forehead, holding the

did," she

dressed in a gray suit and her skirt highlighted her curves perfectly. She was tempting,

lunch togeth

sed by this, and

mean...Ashton?"

nch with me,"

a hard pass. She just couldn't. She k

but I can't,

terested him. Something that he couldn't quite fathom yet. He stroked his chin gently. Annika could feel her h

d. "I respect

surprised

now?" She ask

nd nodded. Annika spun and h

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1 Chapter 1 First Sight2 Chapter 2 Jitters3 Chapter 3 The invitation4 Chapter 4 The party5 Chapter 5 A Queasy Feeling6 Chapter 6 Party for Two7 Chapter 7 Lust8 Chapter 8 The Rejection9 Chapter 9 Phone Conversations10 Chapter 10 A Bad Call11 Chapter 11 Brawl at the Bar12 Chapter 12 Annika's Dilemma13 Chapter 13 A Gruesome Clash14 Chapter 14 Brunch15 Chapter 15 Appetite for Lust16 Chapter 16 Irksome17 Chapter 17 Mixed Emotions18 Chapter 18 Annika's Fear19 Chapter 19 Before the Storm20 Chapter 20 Trust Repaid21 Chapter 21 Past Meets Present22 Chapter 22 Her Guardian23 Chapter 23 Annika's Truth24 Chapter 24 A Different Ashton25 Chapter 25 Annika's Apology26 Chapter 26 Dinner at The Mavericks27 Chapter 27 Bottled Contempt28 Chapter 28 Ashton's Visitor29 Chapter 29 The Stalker30 Chapter 30 The Enemy of my Enemy31 Chapter 31 A Party for Her32 Chapter 32 Party Jitters33 Chapter 33 The Enemy of my Enemy34 Chapter 34 The Mystery Man, Ashton35 Chapter 35 The Bitter Truth36 Chapter 36 A Dangerous Game37 Chapter 37 Tensions Rising38 Chapter 38 Seeking Answers39 Chapter 39 A Bizarre Coincidence40 Chapter 40 One Big Family41 Chapter 41 Puzzled Pieces42 Chapter 42 Masked Regrets43 Chapter 43 DEATH44 Chapter 44 Family Secrets45 Chapter 45 Departure46 Chapter 46 New Bonds47 Chapter 47 AWAY48 Chapter 48 Redemption49 Chapter 49 The Interrogation50 Chapter 50 Awkward51 Chapter 51 Revelation52 Chapter 52 Desperation53 Chapter 53 Hell in Switzerland54 Chapter 54 Drunk in Lust55 Chapter 55 Ambush56 Chapter 56 Captured57 Chapter 57 I Spy58 Chapter 58 Blood and Love59 Chapter 59 Remorse60 Chapter 60 Terrace's Guilt61 Chapter 61 Hope62 Chapter 62 Grief63 Chapter 63 Epilogue