The Billionaire's Desire novel Chapter 30

Ever since I was in college I was always good at distracting myself with work. It generally wasn't that difficult since I enjoyed the work.

I had my new collection out already and now I'm finalising the next restock due to the high sales and demand for this particular collection.

No surprise that there is a brand new audience of sport fans interested now.

Which meant that I was getting interviews for going in a different market that I am used to.

MEEK which was a popular sports business podcast asked me to be in their latest episode which is where i am coming back from now, I told Ben to take me to my favourite bar.

I have generally stayed out of the media due to the interest being on my relationship with Nick, or rather lack of. Nick hasn't shied away from it but he also has the knack for answering the questions without giving anything away.

I had hoped that they were genuinely interest in my business but after a few starter questions they went straight into the juicy stuff.

Speaking of Nick, he actually did give me the time I needed but only this week has he tried to get in contact with me. Most of the time I have legitimate reasons to not answer but most of the time im just trying to avoid him.

" rough day" the bartender said pouring me my cocktail.

I pushed my card towards him. I didn't even have the energy to have a proper conversation with him.

Once he gave me my drink I was surprised that he slid over a small dairy milk chocolate bar before serving some of the other people waiting.

" I'll have another" I said when he came back over. He glanced at my now empty glass but this was his job so he made me another. I watched him carefully, I realised that he put less alcohol in it this time.

"hey, I'm paying for the good stuff" I said clicking my fingers at the bottle of vodka.

He stared at me" you really shouldn't drink this much when youre alone" he said reluctantly pouring more vodka into the shaker.

" And you should really do your job" I said glaring at him.

It's not like I'm drinking a whole bottle by myself, im literally on my second drink.

I watched his jaw clench. He seemed pissed at my statement and I really don't blame him if I was in his shoes I would've thrown my drink already.

" OOH KAAAY, hardin chill bro, I'll handle this one" Someone called from behind me. I watched the bartender who I now know as hardin disappear in the back shouting randomly.

I turned and spotted the familiar face.

Great.

" ah so you recognise me" Josh says sliding into the stool next to me.

I do remember him from Nick's office. I really do hope Nick isn't here with him.

" Don't worry its just me, Unlike you Nick hasn't come out all week" he says leaning over and grabbing the cold beer.

I didn't say anything.

" I don't care" I muttered leaning down and sipping on my drink. I saw the glass slowly leave my lips and in the hands of Josh.

I'm not even drunk for goodness sake.

" Is this fun for you" he said suddenly. I turned to him, wondering what he meant by that.

When he aw the look on my face he took that as a chance to carry on with whatever he was implying.

"I mean, you had Nick after you sought out for him, and now he is basically pushing away every woman just to be with you."

" I never saw him as a price to win Josh, I learnt to love the man behind all the rumours and how he presents himself to everyone" I snapped at him, I couldn't believe he would even assume that.

" But isn't it fun having him beg for your attention, the great selene" he whispered into my ear.

I hated feeling his breath on my skin.

" is this what he told you, un fucking believable" I mumbled.

Finally he leant back over to his side.

" No, but you wont believe me will you because you trust rumours than the honesty of your boyfriend" I could hear the venom in his voice.

I pushed back the chair.

" I've had enough" I aid turning to the bartender, I left him a fiver. " sorry for earlier" he simply nodded at me.

I gave Josh one last glare before leaving.

" He should've fucked that red head" I heard him call after me.

I shook my head as I made my way out, he probably should have.

I finally made it out. I pulled out my phone from my chanel bag and dialled ben to pick me up.

5minutes he replied.

I walked over to the benches when I felt my body collide with someone else. I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder.

" Give me that bag and i will l3ave quietly" A woman's voice whispered in my ear. I felt a hard object jamming into my back.

She tugged on the strap of my bag.

I slowly handed her my bag. She opened it up searching through it. She pulled out my small wallet and searched through it.

Whatever was pressed into my back was now being supported by not her but someone else.

" that necklace looks expensive too" this other women said tracing the chain around my neck.

Tonight was just not my night.

" Are you going to give that to me or do I have to leave you with something to remember me by" she pressed it deeper. I was more than confident that it was a gun.

" look the bag and wallet is £2000" instantly I felt a hand come across my cheek.

I really didn't want to give that necklace. I haven't taken this off since I was 10. Its very special to me and isn't even that expensive.

" this isn't some deal, bitch" the woman said gripping the chain on my neck.

Her words were like a punch to the face, this is exactly what Nick said.

Was I ever living in real life or did I always deal with everything like a business deal.

I closed my eyes ready for her to either shoot me or rip the chain from my neck. But I guess some luck was on my side when ben's car stopped suddenly on the path, forcing us apart. The girls jumped back dropping everything.

Ben jumped out of the car. The girls looked scared when they saw Bens tall frame, today he wore a suit so it made him look more dangerous.

The stronger girl shoved me to the side and ran with my bag in her hand. I could tell ben was debating on either running after them or helping me.

He was always told to care for me so he let them go.

He pulled me up bringing me to his chest.

" I'm so sorry selly" he said noticing the red mark on my face. He pressed down on my lip with a tissue. I guess I was bleeding too.

" Please tell me my necklace is still there" I whispered as he held me.

I couldn't bare to find out for myself. Ben slowly lifted his hand to my neck and pulled the chain from my neck. It wasn't gone but it was broken.

Ben stared at the chain and carefully put it in his pocket.

By the time we made it into his car, both of our phones were blowing up from Kate. The one night i tell her to take the night off this shit happens. There is no way shes every taking a break now.

Dad might just kill me .

Kate pulled up a few minutes later. She launched out and came to my side.