Chapter 39 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 39 Caspar’s POV: I tried to gently pull away, but her embrace only tightened. “Shit, I muttered under my breath, attempting to take deep breaths to steady myself. The entire car ride was pure torture for me. Every time the car took a
Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Caspar’s POV: I sat in the corner of the restaurant, my gaze involuntarily tracking the figure in the emerald green dress. Audrey Lane was chatting and laughing with a guy. The man leaned close to whisper something in her ear, making her laugh even more freely
Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Audrey’s POV: Finley shook his head, looking thoroughly disapproving. “Audrey, this is like sticking your head in a lion’s mouth p> Noticing I still hadn’t reacted, he fixed his gaze on me once more, his expression turning earnest, I’m telling you, you need to stay the
Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Audrey’s POV: My phone tang. The name ‘Finley‘ flashed across the screen, making me pause in surprise. It had been weeks since we last spoke, and his sudden call was completely unexpected. “Hello?” I answered. “Audrey!” Finley’s voice was filled with obvious excitement. “Guess where I
Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Caspar’s POV: I was in the middle of questioning Audrey when a deliberate cough from behind interrupted me. I turned around to see my grandmother Dorothy standing there, wearing an awkward smile. “Grandmother?” I raised an eyebrow, my tone clearly surprised. “What are you doing here
Chapter 34 Chapter 34 Audrey’s POV: Dorothy Thornton’s gaze lingered on my face for a moment before she elegantly waved her hand. “Perhaps I was mistaken. At my age, sometimes you mix people up p> I smiled and nodded, though inwardly I was curious about who she thought I was.
Chapter 33 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 33 Andrey’s POV: 1 dragged my exhausted body back to the Bailey house. The day spent at the amusement park had drained every ounce of my energy, and all I wanted was to quietly retreat to my room and get some much–needed sleep.
Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Caspar’s POV: I watched Audrey staring at the phone screen, looking like she had a splitting headache. That photo of the three of us at the amusement park had already become front–page news in New York’s social circles. “I’m so sorry,” she said quietly, her eyes
Chapter 31 Caspar sat across from us, occasionally shooting meaningful glances my way, After the meal ended, I got up to leave, and Noah immediately grabbed my hand, panic flooding back into his eyes. Seeing his tight grip and pleading expression, my heart melted. I wanted to spend time with
Chapter 30 Andrey’s POV: 1 gently knocked on the door, lowering my voice. ‘Noah, it’s me, Audrey. Can you let me in p> There was a slight rustling from behind the door, but it remained firmly shut. I moved closer to the door crack, continuing gently. “Noah, I’m really worried
Chapter 29 Audrey’s POV: The next morning, I had arranged to meet Clara at a café. neck. Standing in front of the mirror, my fingers gently traced the damn bite mark on my I’d tried everything–ice packs, concealer–but that deep red mark remained stubbornly visible, as if mocking my helplessness.
Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Audrey’s POV: “ What p> When I heard Caspar suggest I become Noah’s stepmother, I was so shocked that I choked on my water, coughing violently. “You heard my question, Ms. Lane.” His voice was low and suggestive. “Would you be willing to become Noah’s stepmother
Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Caspar’s POV: When I returned to my top floor office at Thornton Tower from the hospital, the New York skyline was already painted gold by the setting sun. James was already waiting there, his expression more serious than usual. The surveillance system issue in London has
Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Audrey’s POV: I sat on the edge of the bed, my palms slick with nervous sweat. My mind kept drifting back to that night in London–the ajar door, the dim lighting in that unfamiliar room, his deep voice and my ridiculous attempt at playing it cool.
Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Caspar’s POV: The next morning, I found Noah already dressed and waiting in the foyer, clutching a drawing clearly meant for Audrey and a handmade greeting card in his small hands. His eyes sparkled with anticipation, obviously eager to get going. I looked down at my
Chapter 24 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 24 Caspar’s POV: The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in my bedroom curtains. I finished getting dressed, ready to head downstairs to my office to handle some paperwork. The moment I opened my bedroom door, I was blocked by a small figure.
Chapter 23 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 23 Audrey’s POV: As Caspar’s footsteps faded down the corridor, the hospital room fell into an uncomfortable silence. His parting words-“They must be worried sick about you–hung in the air with unintended irony. Worried sick? The Baileys? My hand trembled as I reached
Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Caspar’s POV: “Send me the footage, I commanded, my fingers drumming impatiently against the leather armrest James’s voice crackled through the phone’s speaker. ‘Sir, about that… The surveillance only retains footage for seven days. The recordings from your stay have already been automatically deleted p> My
Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Caspar’s POV: I watched Audrey’s pink motorcycle slowly pull away from the estate with Noah on the back, a strange feeling stirring in my chest. “Sir, your meeting starts in ten minutes,” Edward reminded me from behind. I nodded and turned toward the study, but was
Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Audrey’s POV: The door suddenly swung open, and I nearly tumbled off the railing. ‘Good heavens, child, what on earth are you doing p> Margaret stood in the doorway, looking absolutely bewildered at my disheveled appearance as I prepared to climb over the railing. “Grandma p>