Taken By The Arrogant Billionaire

After leaving his office, Valerie released a heavy sigh of relief. She had thought she was getting fired this time.

He had only informed her that he had an event to attend in Mexico in the next two days, and she was coming with him. They were to spend three days there. Though she didn’t know what kind of event, but guessed it was official.

At a restaurant, Sandy met up with Dylan to give him an answer.

He sat before her, waiting for her to speak. Looking at her expression at that moment, one would think she was about to agree to sell herself to the devil.

“I…I have made my decision” she repeated for the third time since she arrived, but he waited patiently.

“Let’s get married next month” she said and swallowed.

“Okay. The date?”

“I don’t know. You can pick that” The month was about to end already.

“Don’t worry, I’ll treat you well” he smiled reassuringly. Sandy knew she had to tell her friends and mum as soon as possible. She couldn’t delay it anymore and decided to inform Valerie and Layla about it the next morning.

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Valerie packed a few things she needed for the trip. She carried her bag downstairs.

“Where are you going?” Sandy asked. She was just on her way to Valerie’s room to inform her about her wedding.

“Oh, sorry. I forgot to tell you last night. I’m going on a trip with my boss today”

“How could you forget to tell us something like that?” Layla said.

“I’m sorry, guys. It escaped my mind”

“I wanted to tell you guys something”

“Then you have to be quick about it. The car will be here in-”

A loud knock sounded.

“He’s here. Maybe when I return” she kissed Sandy’s cheek.

“When are you coming back?”

“Probably, the day after tomorrow, but I will be in touch. And take very good care of my nephew… or niece”

She opened the door, and exchanged pleasantries with Will. She met Jared in the car.

“Good morning boss”

He nodded.

Only when Valerie saw the luxurious interior did she realize that this was a private jet. She had never been on one before.

She did little to hide her awe. Everything about it smelt money. She wowed and touched everything touchable. It was only when she realized Jared was staring at her that she stopped. She tucked her hair behind her hair in embarrassment. Will had returned to the office, and it was only both of them.

They arrived earlier than she expected.

“Wow! So, this is Mexico” she muttered, looking around.

“Mr Smith”, a man in his fifties, came out of the car, and walked up to them and bowed his head.

“Jeffrey”

“Please come in” he opened the car door. As usual, Valerie sat in the front seat, much to Jared’s annoyance.

“To the hotel” he instructed.

Jeffrey looked at the rearview mirror in surprise. Usually, when his boss visits Mexico, he goes straight to his residence there.

Jeffrey wondered why it was different now. Jared gave him a look, and he drove them to a seven-star hotel in the city.

Jeffrey handled everything while he sat in the reception, ignoring the ladies who stole glances and smiled at him.

Valerie stepped into the room and almost screamed in excitement when she saw the interior.

It looked even better than a presidential suite. She ran into the pure white bathroom and breathed in the scent. It had upscale features like a soaking tub, high-end lush towels and bathrobes.

She fell in the bed. It was so soft that she could sleep on it for two months straight.

The doorbell rang, and she went to get it barefooted. It was a male concierge.

“Hello ma’am. Mr Smith wants you to have breakfast with him” At the mention of food, her stomach grumbled loudly.

“Sure” she smiled, embarrassed. She followed the young lady, and met herself on the rooftop. It was still morning and everywhere was bright, but the handsome man seated at the table captured her attention.

“Have a seat” he said. She sat and stared at the assorted dishes before her. Her stomach rumbled loudly again. She gently hit it in annoyance. Jared chuckled, putting enough food in her plate. She was too light.

“Eat” he instructed. She dug in, eating to her satisfaction. Jared watched her. The event here was tomorrow, but he decided to come a day before in other to be with her alone, and make her comfortable around him.

“When are we going to the meeting?” She asked, wiping her mouth.

“Tomorrow night”

Tomorrow night? That meant that she still had more than twenty-four hours to enjoy the view. Too bad, she could not enjoy it too much because this was not a personal trip.

“Do you like it here?” He asked, trying to sound casual.

“I love it!” She exclaimed loudly and immediately regretted it. ” I like it” she said normally, putting a piece of steak in her mouth.

He had decided against the idea of going to his residence in Mexico because he knew she was going to be uncomfortable, and of course, he wasn’t going to tell her he owned this place.

“You’re an only child?” He asked, not knowing what else to ask. He hated the silence, but when Valerie stopped eating, and her face clouded over, he immediately wished he hadn’t asked. He knew her parents were no more and just wanted to start a conversation.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make you unhappy” Valerie sighed.

“I don’t know. I have no idea who they are. Whether they are dead or alive. I wish it was the latter, so I could ask them….” She choked, as her eyes glistened with tears. ” Why they abandoned me”

Into her line of vision came a blurred hand, holding a pure white handkerchief.

“I didn’t mean to bring back sad memories” he said, watching as she touched the inner corners gingerly.All rights © NôvelDrama.Org.

“It’s okay. How silly of me. I shouldn’t be doing this before you”

Jared continued to stare at her, unsmiling.

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It was the most comfortable sleep she had in months. She parted the curtains and smiled.

“Good morning, Mexico”

The doorbell rang. A breakfast was wheeled in, and she secretly prayed this trip won’t make her a glutton.

“Ma’am, Mr Smith said you could have as much fun as you like here”

She felt like swimming, but she had no bikini.

“We have everything” the lady replied when she asked for it. She watched as the wardrobe was opened. Surprisingly, it was stacked with different wears. Pajamas down to lingerie.

After eating, Valerie was on her way to the pool in a two-piece swimsuit, with her breasts threatening to pop out. It wasn’t her size. Hers was D cup. She had spent almost five minutes trying to tie the ends of the strapless bra, but the attendant assured her that it was just her. No one else was allowed in. She sunbathed for a while before jumping in the water. She swam back with eyes closed, enjoying the feeling, until her back hit something hard. Her brows furrowed as she turned back. It was supposed to be only her here. Lo and behold, she locked eyes with her boss.

Water was dripping from his muscular body. The view was stunning that she forgot herself for a moment. Her gaze went to his face and realized he wasn’t looking at the anymore. She followed the direction of his gaze to her chest. Her eyes widened. Her boobs!

“Aaaaarrrrgh!” She screamed, rushing out of the pool to get her towel.

Why the hell was he here?

Unfortunately, just as her feet touched the ground, she slipped and fell back into the pool. Due to Jared’s quick reflexes, he caught her, but at that moment, it happened….

The bra tore and fell into the pool. Time came to a standstill for her. She secretly prayed for the ground to open and swallow her up. In slow motion, she turned to her boss. He was still holding her and staring at her without shame.

“Close your eyes!” She squeaked, disengaging herself and went underwater. But she couldn’t stay there for long. She poked her head out.

Jared came back to the present. Had…had he just seen that?

“I’ll get the towel” he stretched out the material to her. She wrapped it around her body and came out, the towel soaking wet. She didn’t dare to look him in the eyes as she ran to her room.